DRAGON WEEK #68

[XGC Dragon Skin]

Just started working and listening to my current favorite band Hollywood Undead. I'll post something soon and on a post thought; I enjoyed the color spectrum guide. I have never seen an explanation laid out like that before, so it was very educational.

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Tell me what you guys think. Did some things that I don't normally do in this one.​

 

[KoG KiLo69]

Good runnin into u too. Bein a section leader was great but I've had to go inactive for a bit no time to game cause of da baby. But lookin forward to see what u come up with for this week's training. Maybe u can give me some pointers on how to do certain stuff sometime. I'm more of a visual learner, I have to see it done otherwise its a pain

 

[XGC Dragon Skin]

I understand that Kilo I also had a baby girl in December. With my son getting close to three they are a lot to handle. I also work and am a full time student, so I definitely hear where you are coming from. I am just soaking up some of the free time from this great summer break. Good news is that I only have one more year of school. At least that is the plan for now =) Good luck with the photo this week. It looks like you are at least trying new things and that is what will get you places. Let me know if you ever want to skype if you use Gimp.

 

[IXssl]

I feel you on that kilo I know what it was like with a newborn and not really having that time hell even now with my babygirl being one I still have trouble gaming I got to sneak it in when shes asleep lol but I'm the same on how I learn kilo I'm indefinitely a visual learner, dragon has been helping me on my sigs training. And by the way dragon I have gimp now so now I can be able to try and do what you do lol

 

[XGC Dragon Skin]

Alright Shredda as soon as I get my new computer I will let you know. We can commence the training, lol.

 

[XGC Dragon Skin]

I have looked at this sig about a thousand times now. I tried shrinking it down and cropping it into a sig, and the problem is that I don't like the looks of it cropped down at all. If anyone has any suggestions I am open for them.

 

[KoG KiLo69]

Cut it out. There's a tool that does that I know lol it let's u cut out what u wanna keep without any zoom or shrinking.

 

[KoG KiLo69]

How do u get ur background like that bro

 

[XGC Dragon Skin]

I actually get my new computer today Kilo, so after I get set up I can skype with you to show you the method. The other artists have much more time and experience with putting the sig's together.

 

[KoG KiLo69]

Well I never know when ill beble to Skype or if my computer will even let me its been real slow. But if u can tell me on here ill figure it out thanks though

 

[XGC Dragon Skin]

I cut the main image out from the background. I add a new layer and find a different preferred background on the internet. I place new background in and then search for overlapping layers to give image detail. The new layers are added as additions or overlapping. Everything is blended and saved.

 

[KoG KiLo69]

Now can u help figure out how yall make the names blend so well and it looks like yall have some fonts I don't?

 

[XGC Dragon Skin]

Yeah you can download fonts on deviantart as well. Use the same method that I gave you for downloading brushes. Again if you need help just give me a ring.

 

[KoG KiLo69]

I used some of the stuff to make my new Sig let me know how it looks be honest

 

[XGC TOMMYGUN XC]

You can pretty much find any font you would ever want here http://www.dafont.com/ for free!!! Just remember with font on Sigs you want to go fairly simple!!

 

[KoG KiLo69]

Will do tommy n thanks for the help

 

[XGC Dragon Skin]

it really isn't bad at all kilo. Practice makes perfect and speaking of that I am going to take a swing at another signature. Keep up the good work kilo , if you hit a wall where you can't think of anything just say something and we can work on a new method to practice.

 

[XGC Dragon Skin]

Let me know what you guys think?​

 

[KoG KiLo69]

Any other tips ya can offer me?

 

[XGC Dragon Skin]

I would probably stick with doing anime or animated signatures at first. They give you the most options and they are pretty forgiving if you make an error. Just keep practicing blending, cutting, and small font away from the corners. Keep the font close to your character and very simple.