Image Umbrella: Signatures, Avatars, Logos & Text

[TopHATslash]

CC?

[jake2k]

CC?

The orb is rough around the edges and a little 1D, wire is kinda bent and lop-sided, every things really dark and hazy. Sorry if that was a little too rough :oops: . On the other hand I can def. see where you were going with it and for (I'm guessing) your first try at a tech sig it's pretty darn good. Try adding something around the orb so that it doesn't look like it's just floating there and add some details to the blank areas on the side. Keep at it, we need more tech sigs on this forum haha.

[Blooper]

There's not enough going on in there. It's a good start though.

[TopHATslash]

It was a start, yes. I made a tech sig awhile back but it was just a mess around. The problem I have with them is that I can't get a good rounded-shaped object without A. it being to blurry or B. it being too unrealistic. I need help on how to get a good dirt texture without making the whole thing too dark. Oh and also, I need help on the "creases" in the metal. Where there are cracks, I don't understand how to do this. Should I use outline object? I think I might start over so that I can use your advice in a different piece.

Can someone help me with getting a good metal texture which is 3d'ish but not being A. blurry.. or B. unrealistic.

Thanks both of you for the feedback. I love tech stuff so I thought I'd have a go at it. I hope sometime to get up to Jake's level, but for now I'm a beginner. Oh and Jake, I don't take criticism roughly ever.. it just helps me improve.

[Down]

Yeah, I'd say its a bit too hazy also. Tech is all about the details, so obscuring too much ruins the effect.

I really like the orb colors, though. If you could preserve them (like the inner glow around the edge) while making it more 3d, it would look pretty sweet.

I'm pretty much a n00b at this, so I'll have to give it a try. If I come up with anything cool tips, I'll gladly share.

Gl&hf.

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Omgz, Xor style. Purple and xorchrome flow great. x_x

(failed experiment(1/2 way .pdn(s)ftw))

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Some type of metal texture+seam/weld+screw...Thing....>_>

Duz it wurk?

I need to find a way to add scratches to the metal without them looking cheap. -_-

[Lachlan]

As the previous comments said, depth of field is a cool concept, but removes a lot of detail.

I've found some quality high-res textures at http://www.darknews.com/high-res-textures/.

An easy way to make a simple seam in metal is to make a light grey 1px line with another dark grey 1px line fitting snug beside it. The order of the light and dark depends on where the light is supposed to be coming from (If the light is coming from the top then put the darker line at the top).

Have a look at jake2k's sig to see how he did the seams.

This might be some inspiration:

[2_tone27]

this is my first sig new to paintnet but i seen what can be done, plus i hope i posted it right the picture is theright size because i saved it that small but when i looked at it it was bigger tell me if its not added on right to be my sig

[TopHATslash]

As the previous comments said, depth of field is a cool concept, but removes a lot of detail.

I've found some quality high-res textures at http://www.darknews.com/high-res-textures/.

An easy way to make a simple seam in metal is to make a light grey 1px line with another dark grey 1px line fitting snug beside it. The order of the light and dark depends on where the light is supposed to be coming from (If the light is coming from the top then put the darker line at the top).

Have a look at jake2k's sig to see how he did the seams.

This might be some inspiration:

I don't want to use already made textures....

The main thing I need to work on is to keep it clean. Last night I was working on this one sig but then a blackout happened and I lost it. It was really good though, imo.

[Down]

Quality post. That site is great.

:thumbsup:

[[flip]]

I'm just a beginner, but it's one of my best-ish.

It's my current sig.

[jake2k]

@flip: I really like that sig, it's minimal and thats cool 8)

[eraser18]

flip: I like it, too. It has a mysterious air. Very smooth and quiet. Keep it up!

[[flip]]

You guys really like it? Thanks!

I didn't think many people would like it. My only complaint is that there's kinda just an empty space...

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[heri]

flip: I reckon the empty space is pretty good, simplicity can be the best sometimes.

Plus I like how you have added a little pixelated feel to it .

[Down]

Not bad. Would be cooler if the tubes had a better connection to the mid part.

[jake2k]

Your really coming along THS, just need to get some other colors and textures in there to kinda "break it up" a bit.

[TopHATslash]

I need to work on being neat and clean, like you jake. I don't understand how to get my objects 3d.. when I ran alpha mask on the blurred edge to cut it off.. it filled in the transparent parts with white/black. :?

[jake2k]

ah yes I had to find a work around for that, i'll make a little tut for you:

Ok the object is to give this red circle some shading:

Start by making your mask(I assume you know how to do that already, if not let me know):

Then on a new layer add your shading:

Make a plain white layer under the shading layer and merge them together:

Now run the alpha mask effect and select the mask you made earlier:

Under that place another plain white layer and merge them together:

And run the alpha mask effect but dont select a mask file so you get something like this:

Now you just need to make the shading black again so use the Hue/Saturation effect with these settings:

And your done!

Hope that helps man

*Mods* Sorry if this is too much for this thread, Ill make the pics links if need be.

[TopHATslash]

Okie dokie.

[jake2k]

Ok it's done, look up haha. I know it's not perfect buts it's the best way I know how

[ShK_828]

my new techish sig

[pipp92]

maybe a bit too green and messy, but keep it up !

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just a little idea (i think not finished):

[TopHATslash]

Jake, thanks man. I think the thing I've been doing wrong for shading is making a black line where I want it, then blurring.But the thing about this, is that it will make the shape look less 3d and more flat.

Thanks again. I'm going to start on a new one and use your wire tut+this new one.

PS: Yeah, I know how to work alpha mask (make mask, run it, etc.)

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^Click for dA. 100% PdN.

[jacobdude]

how's this? i made it in about 20 minuets cause i was rushing

i am a huge fan of blackjack so thats why i made it