Need a sig?

NeonGenesis · Post by **NeonGenesis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 2:59 am

Here's a revision, cless.

pkScary · Post by **pkScary** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 4:25 pm

Hey Neon......great work.

What programs do you use? And techniques? Any specific tutorials? I'd like to know your style, it's cool

NeonGenesis · Post by **NeonGenesis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 4:46 pm

I appreciate the comments, pkScary.

The only program I've used so far in any of these is Paint Shop Pro 7 (demo at http://www.jasc.com). I've not used any specific techniques and no tutorials for any of these effects, though. If there is a specific sig you would like a walkthrough of, however, I would be glad to provide it. Just let me know which one(s).

I guess the primary advice I could give is to not be afraid to use filters, just never use them as a finishing effect. Lots of people on the Arts forum speak badly of filters, but I don't agree. I just believe they should be used when they provide an effect that helps you reach the image you want, and should never be the most obvious thing in the image. Many of my images have filters of some kind in them, however they are never the last thing I use. Filters can provide great effects, but basing the image on them, or just plopping something like an emboss or texture filter as a last resort on top isn't cool, and is very obvious. Second, crispness is important. Don't go overboard with softening or blurring. If the image doesn't blend the way you have it, find another way. Third, if you are not familiar with multi-layer design, then you're not going to get very far. ALL of my images have at least five separate layers to them, which allows me to alter each separately, and keep the crispness of all other layers intact. Last, keep an eye on your color scheme and the way things blend together. High contrasts right next to each other don't tend to look too good, and if you can elegantly blend to new colors, do so. Make sure the colors you use agree with each other. Having things like rainbow-color backgrounds tend to look incredibly unprofessional.

Wow, I guess I do have some techniques, lol. Again, let me know if there is a sig or an effect in one of the sigs you would like a walkthrough of.

clessoulis · Post by **clessoulis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 4:53 pm

I like that one much better.

Its different than I invisioned but great. I was thinking in game graphics forest.

SonOfMog · Post by **SonOfMog** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 4:53 pm

Nice work neon

NeonGenesis · Post by **NeonGenesis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 5:07 pm

Thanks, Son of Mog. If you intend to stick around the DCEmu boards and want a Mog sig, I've got a couple ideas, so just let me know.

I'm glad you like that one better, Cless. As far as in-game forests, I have not played Tales, before, so I don't know specifically what kind of forest you are referring to. High resolution screenshots suitable for use in a sig are hard to come by for that game. The largest screens I came by were still way too small to use in the image. If you can find a screenshot with in-game forests that has at least 500x125 of pure forest, I'll use it, but I don't think you'll have any more luck than I did.

clessoulis · Post by **clessoulis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 5:14 pm

Just go dl the rom and play it like everyone else. Yo, another thing about it I own there cart so I can legally play the rom.

NeonGenesis · Post by **NeonGenesis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 5:22 pm

I'm not really that motivated to play it, and screenshots from emulators will still be low resolution (320x240, probably). Again, if you want in-game forests, and you can get me a shot of just forest at the res of 500x125, I'll add it.

clessoulis · Post by **clessoulis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 5:35 pm

ZSNES lets you take screenshots at whatever resolution your playing the game at now. I'm content with the sig for now.

Wagh (Original) · Post by **Wagh (Original)** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 6:31 pm

y0 neon I'm impressed

any chance you could create one usin the avatar I got now ?

SonOfMog · Post by **SonOfMog** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 6:33 pm

A mog sig would be cool, thanks neon

NeonGenesis · Post by **NeonGenesis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 6:44 pm

Sure thing, Wagh. Just out of curiosity, do you happen to have a higher resolution copy of that image?

SonOfMog, check back in a bit, I will get to work on it now and have it up soon.

Wagh (Original) · Post by **Wagh (Original)** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 6:49 pm

NeonGenesis wrote:Sure thing, Wagh. Just out of curiosity, do you happen to have a higher resolution copy of that image?

er no :/

NeonGenesis · Post by **NeonGenesis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 6:55 pm

Alright, I'll see what I can do with the current one. Give me a while, and check back later.

Wagh (Original) · Post by **Wagh (Original)** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 6:56 pm

NeonGenesis · Post by **NeonGenesis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 8:06 pm

Wagh, here you are. Couldn't do much with that image, so I went with something similar. Let me know if you want any modifications

SonOfMog, I'm about to get started on yours. Check back soon.

Wagh (Original) · Post by **Wagh (Original)** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 8:17 pm

sweet thanks man

clessoulis · Post by **clessoulis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 8:18 pm

Your like the jacub the jeweler of dcemu picture sig's.

NeonGenesis · Post by **NeonGenesis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 8:40 pm

SonOFMog, here you go.

clessoulis · Post by **clessoulis** » Sun Aug 11, 2002 8:49 pm

Damn your good. You got lots of skill.