Latios' PS Signature Class Homeroom.

[Krymzon]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb191/LunaGallade/title1.png


Status:

READY, waiting for more students until we begin.

Students:

- Gummy - ABSENT
- ぱにぽに
- AK Legend
- Perfectionist

Assignments:

- #1 ~ Make a basic signature, to the best of your ability, and I will give tips and advice.
- #2 ~ Answer the questions that I have posted.
- #3 ~ Make a little piece of text, with as many effects in it, without overdoing it.

News:

Welcome to my PS beginner signature making class.

NEW STUDENT: Perfectionist.

[Gummy]

*enter teacher's pet*

Here is the best I can do:

http://i31.tinypic.com/34g60dz.jpg

[Krymzon]

*enter teacher's pet*

Here is the best I can do:

http://i31.tinypic.com/34g60dz.jpg

XD

To improve that, you need to blend your render more. You can do this by:

Selecting your Lasso Tool on the toolbar, and selecting around the render (picture).
Going: Select > feather > Around 10 - 15 px.
The selection will be smaller now.
While still selected, right click the selected area. Go Select Inverse.
Then go Edit > Clear.



You can also blend your text more, too. Text is hard, so I don't expect you to get it perfect in your first couple of tries.

You used an outer glow. The colour wasn't a very good choice; it didn't suit the render and background. Try going to Outer Glow and clicking the colour box to change it to something that suits the render.

Once you've dont that, you can lower the opacity a bit. Look at your layers window, click the text layer, and drop the Opacity. This makes it more transperant.

Your choice of font was good, too. And the placing of the text and render.

I like how you know about Pattern Overlays; the scanlines.

You have passed your first assignment. Well done.

[Uryū Ishida]

Wow, you seem to be doing good here, Nice and tidy, also try guiding them more at first in your assignment, instead of correcting them AFTER they make the signature.

[Krymzon]

Thanks bro, will do that. XD

[Krymzon]

ASSIGNMENT 2

What program do you use?

What does C4D stand for?

Do you know what a C4D is?

Do you know how to smudge?

What is a brush?

What is a gradient overlay?

What is a pattern overlay?

What is an adjustment layer?


Please post your answers to these questions.

[Gummy]

Unfortunately, I'm having problems with my Photoshop now and I don't know when I can get back on track. Until then, I guess you can consider me absent at your school.

[It was funny when I typed it.]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/munna170488/gallery/mesousacat.png
That was my last sig that I made… using ps… and this (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/munna170488/gallery/facecopycopy.png) was in illustrator…

What program do you use?
Illustrator CS2 and occasionally ps cs2
What does C4D stand for?
Cinema 4D or 4 dimensions…
Do you know what a C4D is?
Yes.
Do you know how to smudge?
A little.
What is a brush?
One of the tools in ps Oo
I don't have any downloaded ones any more.
What is a gradient overlay?
Do you mean using the gradient tool or the layer mask? Either is a yes xD
What is a pattern overlay?
Stuff like scan lines.
What is an adjustment layer?
I click the circle that's half black half transparent…

[Krymzon]

I like it! Very cool!++A question: How did you get those clouds as a background?

What program do you use?
Illustrator CS2 and occasionally ps cs2
What does C4D stand for?
Cinema 4D or 4 dimensions…
Do you know what a C4D is?
Yes.
Do you know how to smudge?
A little.
What is a brush?
One of the tools in ps Oo
I don't have any downloaded ones any more.
What is a gradient overlay?
Do you mean using the gradient tool or the layer mask? Either is a yes xD
What is a pattern overlay?
Stuff like scan lines.
What is an adjustment layer?
I click the circle that's half black half transparent…

Veeeeery close bro, just two small mistakes.

Gradient Overlay = Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Overlay.

Adgustment Layers= Layer > New Adjustment Layer

[It was funny when I typed it.]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/munna170488/anime/bscap0860.jpg
Yea its the stock… and a bit of clone stamp.
And uh… they take me to the same menu Oo
Your way (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/munna170488/help/Picture1.png)
My way (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/munna170488/help/Picture2-1.png)

[Krymzon]

LOL, sorry, I am very adamant when it comes to Photoshop. XD

Sorry 'bout that...

Both assignments passed. Assignment 3 coming soon.

[Perfectionist]

Hey Latios I would love to join your class!
ASSIGNMENT 1
http://i27.tinypic.com/2nk16v6.png
Not sure if it is my best, but I'm trying something new and I like how it turned out.

ASSIGNMENT 2

What program do you use? - Photoshop CS3 Extended

What does C4D stand for? - Cinema 4D

Do you know what a C4D is? - 'Tis like an abstract picture/stock thing.

Do you know how to smudge? - Yes, but I am terrible at it and avoid it at all costs..

What is a brush? - Something used to add effects to a banner and is usually used in the background.

What is a gradient overlay? - Is it like a gradient map?

What is a pattern overlay? - Uhm it is a sort of pattern for example 'checks' which make the background or render look different.

What is an adjustment layer? - Changes how the layer looks i.e screen/hard light/soft light/color dodge etc.

[Krymzon]

Hey Latios I would love to join your class!
ASSIGNMENT 1
http://i27.tinypic.com/2nk16v6.png
Not sure if it is my best, but I'm trying something new and I like how it turned out.

ASSIGNMENT 2

What program do you use? - Photoshop CS3 Extended

What does C4D stand for? - Cinema 4D

Do you know what a C4D is? - 'Tis like an abstract picture/stock thing.

Do you know how to smudge? - Yes, but I am terrible at it and avoid it at all costs..

What is a brush? - Something used to add effects to a banner and is usually used in the background.

What is a gradient overlay? - Is it like a gradient map?

What is a pattern overlay? - Uhm it is a sort of pattern for example 'checks' which make the background or render look different.

What is an adjustment layer? - Changes how the layer looks i.e screen/hard light/soft light/color dodge etc.



Ey Perfectionist!

I'm sure you can, you might have to ask Uryu to add you to the roster on the official thread.

First assignment: The Sig

I like it a lot! A small amount of vector brushing, scanlines, a well placed render... can't complain! All I would add would be a 1 px border, and you have a very nice banner.

All questions correct.

Both assignments passed.

[Perfectionist]

Okie doke, here is the edited version:
http://i28.tinypic.com/r2t6cz.png
Kinda hard to see the 1px white border, but other colours kinda clashed.

[Krymzon]

I can see it, and it makes the sig perfect!

[Perfectionist]

Hmm Latios I don;t really understand Assignment #3..
Could you give an example of text with effects in it?

[Krymzon]

XD, No problems.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb191/LunaGallade/aden_smexy_text1.png

[Perfectionist]

Not really sure if this is what you were wanting from us.
Were we suppose to make the font ourselves or use a downloaded font?
Cause I kinda made the font myself if that is a problem...
http://i31.tinypic.com/28kmsz4.png

[It was funny when I typed it.]

Creating it yourself is even better than downloaded ones…. imo… anyway will get right on it!

[マザー]

here is the firsdt assignment. Yes! That means i want to be a student!

[Krymzon]

Perfectionist, extra points for making your own font! XD

You can join, Shadow.

[It was funny when I typed it.]

Pb is on maintenance D:

Anyway… I attached them…
Edited a font… in illustrator… not much to it xD

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/munna170488/gallery/thirty-six.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/munna170488/gallery/thirty-six-1.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/munna170488/gallery/thirty-six-2.png

[Krymzon]

I like it! The 3rd is slightly overdone, though.

[Perfectionist]

Hey Latios when we getting a new assignment?

[Krymzon]

Dunno... I'm a bit lazy. :x I'll organise one soooooon.

[Perfectionist]

That's what I wanna hear!
Plus shouldn't it be the students slacking off not the teacher? =P

[Perfectionist]

Well if you're not gonna give an assignment can you at least help me with this banner?
I made it for the SOTW Music theme.
http://i25.tinypic.com/2j2cb9s.png
What do you think?

[Krymzon]

The render is placed well, but it doesn't suit the theme. All of it is good, except the background, which I would change to some smudging instead.

[Gummy]

Okay guys, I'm back. Sorry about the long absence.

What program do you use? Photoshop CS3 Extended

What does C4D stand for? 4 Dimensions or something like that

Do you know what a C4D is? Yes but I've never used one in a banner

Do you know how to smudge? Yes

What is a brush? A Photoshop tool XD. You can download additional ones online.

What is a gradient overlay? No idea what it actually is but I have tried to use it before.

What is a pattern overlay? Is that like scanlines and grids?

What is an adjustment layer? Dunno

[The Silent Pidgeot]

Heres My Best Banner I've Made...

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7035/mybannerglitter808278fbpu5.gif

(Note That All I Did Was Go On MyBannerMaker.com To Get The Code)

What program do you use? - MS Paint

What does C4D stand for? - Cinema 4D

Do you know what a C4D is? - A Picture That Goes On The Banner,Known As A Stock I Think

Do you know how to smudge? - No,I Dont Know If I Can On Paint

What is a brush? - A Brush Is Something That Effects The Banner,Usually The Background

What is a gradient overlay? - Not Sure...

What is a pattern overlay? - A Pattern Overlay Is When You Overlap One Background With Another To Make It Look Different I Think

What is an adjustment layer? - An Adjustment Layer Is When You Add An Effect Such As The One I Added On The One In My Sig With The Glitter

[Krymzon]

Heres My Best Banner I've Made...

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7035/mybannerglitter808278fbpu5.gif

(Note That All I Did Was Go On MyBannerMaker.com To Get The Code)

What program do you use? - MS Paint

What does C4D stand for? - Cinema 4D

Do you know what a C4D is? - A Picture That Goes On The Banner,Known As A Stock I Think

Do you know how to smudge? - No,I Dont Know If I Can On Paint

What is a brush? - A Brush Is Something That Effects The Banner,Usually The Background

What is a gradient overlay? - Not Sure...

What is a pattern overlay? - A Pattern Overlay Is When You Overlap One Background With Another To Make It Look Different I Think

What is an adjustment layer? - An Adjustment Layer Is When You Add An Effect Such As The One I Added On The One In My Sig With The Glitter

The three things highlighted in red are the main things you need to know about for maximum complexity. (Complexity = BEAUTY!)

We all use Adobe Photoshop, CS2 or CS3, so I doubt I will be able to help you. o.O

[Pinocchio]

Hey Latios,
I have permission by Kaiyori to enter this class.
Assignment #1:
http://i30.tinypic.com/ve3pzl.png
Well it is my first banner ever which I edited using advice in the Graphics Rating Thread.
I will get to the other assignments ASAP.

[Krymzon]

For a first banner, it's pretty good! The text is placed nicely. The only thing that I would change would be the colours.

[Pinocchio]

Assignment #1. v2
http://i29.tinypic.com/kcghmw.png

Assignment #2.
What program do you use? - Photoshop CS3 Extended

What does C4D stand for? - Cinema 4D

Do you know what a C4D is? - It is an abstract shape or picture.

Do you know how to smudge? - Yes as shown in Assignment #1. v2

What is a brush? - A tool used to decorate backgrounds or add effects in a banner. They are downloadable online i.e: Deviantart.

What is a gradient overlay? - A gradient Map which uses colours to change the look of a picture/banner.

What is a pattern overlay? - A patter such as crinkled paper / checks used to make the background or picture look different.

What is an adjustment layer? - Changes the way a layer looks i.e: Overlay, Dissolve, Multiply or Screen.