maggerz
03-14-2008, 11:04 AM
––––•(-•General FAQ•-)•––––
Q: What's a "sig"?
A: A sig is a picture about 375x110 in pixels.
Q: How do i make a "sig"?
A: You can use lots of programs to make sigs, like Photoshop, Gimp, Paint.NET etc. (I will be putting up links soon.)
Q: What's a C4D?
A: A C4D is an abstract render which is used to enhance a sig, giving it a "smooth" look.
Q: How do you make the main focal in the sig transparent?
A: Well, there are two ways,
1. Make you own using the Eraser Tool.
2. Get it a pre-cut from Planet Renders (planetrenders.net) by registering on it (Not on the forum!) and go to the render page, and click it to open it as a pop-up.
Q: What's a stock?
A: A stock is a picture of nature, Objects, or scenes. They usually have a focal point to be used in sigs
Q: What's Depth?
A: Depth is the concentration on the focal in a sig, examples of these can be like a dark sig with dark parts around it except for the focal.
Q: Whats "flow"?
A: Flow is the direction of the sig . (thanks dominus for the corection.)
Q: How do i save a sig?
A: Go to File --> Save As.---> Choose .PNG
Q: How do i post a sig?
A: Save it, then go to Photobucket (photobucket.com), register, and go to upload file. Then when it is uploaded, copy the IMG code and paste it in your post.
––––•(-•Types Of Sigs.•-)•––––
Abstract Sigs:
They are sigs with a main focal point, they usually consist of filtered stocks, or just some pentooling, dodged C4Ds and other effects(fx).(Thanks dominus for the correction.)
Tech Sigs:
They are sigs in which the main theme is futuristic and techy.
Sprite Sigs:
They are sigs in which the focal point is a character from an old-time video game( GameBoy, Sega, etc.)
C4D Sigs:
They are sigs which mainly consist of C4Ds with multiple effects and filters.
Photo-Manip Sigs:
They are sigs in which the focal or stock is manipulated (eg. Ipod Wallpapers are photo-manips)
Smudge Sigs:
They are sigs in which the background is highly smudged.
Examples:
Abstract Sigs:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/magnester/SpriteSmudgeSig2.png
C4D Sigs:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/magnester/C4DAquatic.png
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/magnester/DigitalSig.png
Sprite Sigs:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/magnester/PowerKickSig.png
Photo-Manip and Tech are N/A
Pivot Info.
Q: What's a Pivot?
A: A pivot is a stickman animation made using the Pivot Stickman Animator.
Q: How do i make a Pivot?
A: First, Get the program and go to droidz.org. Download your wanted files.
Q: What's a .stk?
A: Its a stickman that usually comes with the program itself. Its the format for a stickman file. Usually found in zips.
Q: How do I get a custom .stk?
A: You can get custom ".stk"s at DroidZ for free. Or you can make your own.
Q:How do i save a pivot?
A: Go to file> Save Animation, and under the title bar, choose .GIF
Q: How do i post a pivot?
A: Save it, then go to Photobucket (photobucket.com), register, and go to upload file. Then when it is uploaded, copy the IMG code and paste it in your post.
Terragen
Q:What's Terragen?
A: Terragen is a program that allows a person to create realistic landscapes and scenery.
Q: What's a "World"?
A: A world is your current piece you are working on.
Q: What's a .Srf?
A: Its a file that enhances your landscapes. Eg. A .srf that gives it a snowy look.
Resources
Photoshop Official Website: Adobe (Adobe.com)
Gimp Official Website: Gimp (gimp.org)
Paint.NET: Paint.NET Download (www.getpaint.net/download)
Terragen: Terragen Download (planetside.co.uk/terragen)
Pivot: Pivot Download (files.filefront.com/Pivot+3+Beta/;5290453;/fileinfo.html)
UPDATED MARCH 15th 2008
Brushes for The Gimp, Adobe Photoshop etc.: DevART (deviantart.com)
Q: What's a "sig"?
A: A sig is a picture about 375x110 in pixels.
Q: How do i make a "sig"?
A: You can use lots of programs to make sigs, like Photoshop, Gimp, Paint.NET etc. (I will be putting up links soon.)
Q: What's a C4D?
A: A C4D is an abstract render which is used to enhance a sig, giving it a "smooth" look.
Q: How do you make the main focal in the sig transparent?
A: Well, there are two ways,
1. Make you own using the Eraser Tool.
2. Get it a pre-cut from Planet Renders (planetrenders.net) by registering on it (Not on the forum!) and go to the render page, and click it to open it as a pop-up.
Q: What's a stock?
A: A stock is a picture of nature, Objects, or scenes. They usually have a focal point to be used in sigs
Q: What's Depth?
A: Depth is the concentration on the focal in a sig, examples of these can be like a dark sig with dark parts around it except for the focal.
Q: Whats "flow"?
A: Flow is the direction of the sig . (thanks dominus for the corection.)
Q: How do i save a sig?
A: Go to File --> Save As.---> Choose .PNG
Q: How do i post a sig?
A: Save it, then go to Photobucket (photobucket.com), register, and go to upload file. Then when it is uploaded, copy the IMG code and paste it in your post.
––––•(-•Types Of Sigs.•-)•––––
Abstract Sigs:
They are sigs with a main focal point, they usually consist of filtered stocks, or just some pentooling, dodged C4Ds and other effects(fx).(Thanks dominus for the correction.)
Tech Sigs:
They are sigs in which the main theme is futuristic and techy.
Sprite Sigs:
They are sigs in which the focal point is a character from an old-time video game( GameBoy, Sega, etc.)
C4D Sigs:
They are sigs which mainly consist of C4Ds with multiple effects and filters.
Photo-Manip Sigs:
They are sigs in which the focal or stock is manipulated (eg. Ipod Wallpapers are photo-manips)
Smudge Sigs:
They are sigs in which the background is highly smudged.
Examples:
Abstract Sigs:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/magnester/SpriteSmudgeSig2.png
C4D Sigs:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/magnester/C4DAquatic.png
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/magnester/DigitalSig.png
Sprite Sigs:
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n164/magnester/PowerKickSig.png
Photo-Manip and Tech are N/A
Pivot Info.
Q: What's a Pivot?
A: A pivot is a stickman animation made using the Pivot Stickman Animator.
Q: How do i make a Pivot?
A: First, Get the program and go to droidz.org. Download your wanted files.
Q: What's a .stk?
A: Its a stickman that usually comes with the program itself. Its the format for a stickman file. Usually found in zips.
Q: How do I get a custom .stk?
A: You can get custom ".stk"s at DroidZ for free. Or you can make your own.
Q:How do i save a pivot?
A: Go to file> Save Animation, and under the title bar, choose .GIF
Q: How do i post a pivot?
A: Save it, then go to Photobucket (photobucket.com), register, and go to upload file. Then when it is uploaded, copy the IMG code and paste it in your post.
Terragen
Q:What's Terragen?
A: Terragen is a program that allows a person to create realistic landscapes and scenery.
Q: What's a "World"?
A: A world is your current piece you are working on.
Q: What's a .Srf?
A: Its a file that enhances your landscapes. Eg. A .srf that gives it a snowy look.
Resources
Photoshop Official Website: Adobe (Adobe.com)
Gimp Official Website: Gimp (gimp.org)
Paint.NET: Paint.NET Download (www.getpaint.net/download)
Terragen: Terragen Download (planetside.co.uk/terragen)
Pivot: Pivot Download (files.filefront.com/Pivot+3+Beta/;5290453;/fileinfo.html)
UPDATED MARCH 15th 2008
Brushes for The Gimp, Adobe Photoshop etc.: DevART (deviantart.com)