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Post by DocSpeed on Sept 5, 2005 7:22:33 GMT -5
I have been trying to figure out how to do a sig for a while with this program without any luck. Its adobe photoshop cs. Anyone familar with this program or photoshop and could give me some pointers to get me going in the right direction?  |
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Post by '68SuperchargedLT1Camaro on Sept 5, 2005 11:58:25 GMT -5
I have been trying to figure out how to do a sig for a while with this program without any luck. Its adobe photoshop cs. Anyone familar with this program or photoshop and could give me some pointers to get me going in the right direction? Isn't CS the newest version (9.0)? How much did you pay for it? |
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Post by Alex94TAGT on Sept 5, 2005 12:27:59 GMT -5
What exactly are you trying to do? What photos are you using?
I'm semi-familiar with the program, but as I told Ray, I'm nowhere near a whiz at it. It depends on what you're wanting to do...
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Post by metalbeast on Sept 5, 2005 12:48:52 GMT -5
What exactly are you trying to do? What photos are you using? I'm semi-familiar with the program, but as I told Ray, I'm nowhere near a whiz at it. It depends on what you're wanting to do... Docspeed was talking to me about this the other day. I think what he is looking to do is to create collages, add text, etc. to pictures that he can put in his signature or in videos for example. |
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Post by DocSpeed on Sept 5, 2005 22:12:23 GMT -5
Just do your typical car sig. for a forum. Nothing fancy. I haven't had much time to really sit down and play with it. I can't seem to grasp how to work with layers.
Its adobe photoshop cs version 8.0 if this may help.
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Post by Alex94TAGT on Sept 6, 2005 0:30:46 GMT -5
Well, the layers are just an organizational tool, and it helps with editing. The layers are automatically arranged from front-to-back. Think 3-D, like staring down at the layers of a cake.  You start with the background, and then work your way to the foreground. Whenever you add anything new to the photo -- whether it be a photo/text/paint -- just add a new separate layer to put it on. This way, after you have your finished product, you can still go back and: - delete layers you dont want anymore (like text) - shuffle the layers front-to-back if you decide you want something in the foreground instead of the background. - add changes/effects/filters to one specific layer, without disturbing anything else in the photo. It just makes it easier for editing, instead of putting everything on one individual layer like MS Paint. This gives you more options/freedom around the photo. And that, Sir, is the most useless explanation you'll find on the internet. |
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Post by DocSpeed on Sept 6, 2005 0:38:57 GMT -5
Thanks Alex94TAGT! I will see if I can't come up with something and post so you guys can give me some constructive critism.
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Post by DocSpeed on Sept 6, 2005 16:11:58 GMT -5
Messed around and came up with a little something. I think I am finally grasping how to work with layers and some minor special effects. It took me forever to figure out the DocSpeed at the bottom of the pic along with moving it to the pic with the truck. I know it is simple but I worked hard at doing this little bit.  |
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Post by DocSpeed on Sept 7, 2005 0:58:12 GMT -5
So what do you guys think? Pretty lame huh?
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Post by Alex94TAGT on Sept 7, 2005 4:13:53 GMT -5
So what do you guys think? Pretty lame huh? Considering you're just now starting to use the program, I think you did great. Photoshop is a big program, and it is pretty confusing. I've had it for a long time, yet I still have a very basic understanding of how it works. I goofed around with your photo a little. (click to enlarge):  |
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Post by Alex94TAGT on Sept 7, 2005 4:33:00 GMT -5
By the way, if you search Google for photoshop tutorials, you'll find a bunch. It might help give you some ideas...
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Post by DocSpeed on Sept 7, 2005 7:10:48 GMT -5
Wow! That looks good alex. I am going to use your pic in my sig if that is ok till I can get a little better with photoshop and get some better pics of my own truck.
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Post by metalbeast on Sept 7, 2005 9:15:32 GMT -5
That looks awesome Alex! I love your sig Tommy. Next time I am over at your house, lets see if we can't mess around with that so that we can do one with mine.
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Post by DocSpeed on Sept 7, 2005 20:45:16 GMT -5
Will do Jeff. I am trying to work with photoshop every morning when I get home for about 30 mins to an hour. I love using this program!
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You start with the background, and then work your way to the foreground.