Sig tutorial #1

[Force_Flow]

A different POV on Sig-Making
by
Force_Flow

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To make a sig like the above, I experimented with different filters and colors. This is my first REALLY good sig, so now I’m showing you how to do it.

Open your document. File -> New I used a size of 400x100, but you can use whatever size you want to. I was just minding the KFM sig regulations. ^^

Take your image and put it in the new document. I put Eragon and Arya in the middle and erased the sides with a soft eraser. Create a ney layer and put it below Eragon and Arya. Fill it with black.
( 000000 )



Next, duplicate the picture layer and hide the first one.



Now, with that picture, go to Filter->Sharpen->Unsharp Mask

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Amount: 29%
Radius: 6.9 pixels
Threshold: 0 pixels

You’ll see a better quality there in the picture. It really helps.

Now, make a new layer and fill it with a light blue. I chose #60968E. Next, put that layer on Vivid Light.



I downloaded the star brushes from The MagicBox and just went around a bit with them. You can do whatever you want, here.

Create a new layer and mess around with your new brushes. Now, with the stars in place, go ahead and Unsharp Mask with the same settings as we did before.



Now go back down to the picture of Eragon and Arya. Select the right-half of the picture and copy it. Go to Filter->Disort->Ripple[/b] and set it to -306. Use an eraser set on a low opacity and erase around her face. This helps make it look more… ocean-like.

Now all you have to do is add your text. I used the font ‘Adler’, which can be found at www.dafont.com

And there’s your sig! If you have any questions, please let me know.

You may not re-post this tutorial without my permission. TY.



(I've submitted this tutorial to www.pixel2life.com and it's still in the approval line)
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[hk47fan]

Thank you! I have photoshop installed, but am not sure how to make stuff. This clears everything up a bit.....

[frosty]

I love this! Thanks FF