Ｄｉｇｉｔａｌｌｙ Ｄｉｓｔｉｎｃｔ: Signature Tutorial Thread

[Enuri]

Greetings human beings.
I made up a cool image, which is open for anyone to use!
I hope you guys like it, and credit is not needed, but
would be appreciated C:
Tell me if you want more ;o;
Even though you coding masters can make this easily *-*

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[img]http://i.imgur.com/wSvzlOP.png[/img]

[Kitani]

Thank you so much for doing this! This makes everything much more easier and I can finally make an interesting sig. Thank you once again!

[Rising]

Wow, the edited front pages look great! The previews of the image editing programs are really useful!

[Falls]

Thank you, racat! The previews seemed good in theory but I wasn't sure if they'd actually work out, so it's good to get a second opinion.

I've decided that I need to make some more adjustments, so don't pay me any mind when I start posting random things here.
Just this once, I might end up doubleposting if no one else posts in time. I need a separate post to do what I'm gonna do. I'm sorry!

[watermelon.]

Uggh I want to make so many things but haven't even finished my current one.
Meanwhile, having a heart attack because this thing e been working really hard on FROZE and I'm just aggg

[Falls]

All detailed instructions for the Text Manipulation post

Image Fonts

These can be added to your signature in image form, which allows for much more font variety and creativity.

1001 Fonts: http://www.1001fonts.com/
1. Type your text into the bar on the top of the page and use the tools to the right of your text to change font size and color.
2. Right click the image you like best and select "copy image location".
3. Save image to an image hosting website.
** If you really like a particular font, there is an option download it to your computer for free so that you can use it while typing up those labels for that project you've been procrastinating on. (Oh yeah. I know how it is!)
(Special thanks to contibutor ~ Ghastly Chaos ~ for showing me this resource.)

FontSpace: http://www.fontspace.com/search/?q=url
1. Type in a search query at the top right or click "browse" on the top left to find the font you want.
2. When you've chosen a font, type in your text next to where it says "customize" and adjust font size and color.
3. Right click the resulting image and select "copy image location".
4. Save image to an image hosting website.
** Fonts on this website can also be downloaded for free.
(Special thanks to contributor Splint for showing me this resource.)

Veer Fonts: http://www.veer.com/products/fonts/finder/
1. Select the category that best suits your tastes.
2. Select your preferred font. A pop up window will appear in which you can type your text into a box and manipulate text size, color and bold/italics options.
3. Save image to an image hosting website.
** You can download these fonts to your computer as well, but they cost money and can get quite expensive.
(Special thanks to Queen Of The Kings for showing me this resource.)

[Falls]

All detailed instructions for the Image Manipulation post

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Resizing Images:

NOTE: To find out what kind of image you're working with, look at the very end of its URL.

Maximum signature width and height should be 700 x 400 pixels.
Yes, it varies from browser to browser, but this measurement is most common.

Resizing PNGs:
This method works great for PNGs with (or without) transparent backgrounds.

1. Make sure the desired image is saved to your computer (right click + "Save Image As")
2. Go to PNG Resizer and follow the easy steps to resize and download your picture.
3. Re-upload the resulting image to the internet.
3. Scroll down for my list of free image hosters that I've used over the years.

Resizing GIFs:
1. Save your image to the computer OR just copy the URL.
2. Drop your image upload/URL onto http://ezgif.com/resize
3. Use this website to resize, crop, change the GIF speed and more.
3. Look at the top of the page to see all the tools this website offers.
4. When you're done, save your image on a permanent image hoster so that it doesn't disappear.
4. Scroll down for my list of free image hosters that I've used over the years.

Image Hosting:

You'll need an image host if you want to get an edited image online. Don't worry, it's easy.

Imgur http://imgur.com
1. Look up at the top right where it says "Upload Images"
2. Use "Computer" if you had to save your finished image to the computer
3. Use "Web" if you have a URL

TinyPic http://tinypic.com
1. Select "Image" if you had to save your finished image to the computer
2. Select "URL" if you have a URL
3. Add any tags that apply so you can find your image later if you lose the URL.

Postimage.org http://postimage.org
1. Select "Computer" if you had to save your finished image to the computer
2. Select "Web" if you have a URL

Image Shack https://imageshack.com/signup
Sign up for free and upload your images so that you can always go back to them if you lose the link.
(Special thanks to contributor Splint for showing me this resource.)

Gfycat (for GIFs only) http://www.gfycat.com
1. Select "Upload" if you had to save your finished image to the computer
2. Select "Fetch a URL" if you have a URL
** You can also use the "Fetch a URL" option to turn YouTube videos into GIFs!
(Special thanks to contributor AJEarthSquared for showing me this resource.)

[kae.]

just finished my new signature! im quote happy with it this time :3 I got out of my comfort zone a bit and tried out some new stuff~ you guys have any comments or critiques? I want to be able to tweak the design a bit ovo

[Erwin Smith]

just finished my new signature! im quote happy with it this time :3 I got out of my comfort zone a bit and tried out some new stuff~ you guys have any comments or critiques? I want to be able to tweak the design a bit ovo

I don't see any flaws that need to be weeded out or any tweaking that is needed in any way, so my critique is all positive.
The colours are harmonious and work very well as a theme of enjoyment in a way, The typography is great and I love the style which the text is used and how it is directed on the images it is in, the little symbols are cute and help cover up some space and the coding in the middle is neat and tidy.
Great job.

[life overseas]

Hhh. I just switched back to my average signature. I had it all Christmas-y and I had to change it. ;;v;; Comments? Suggests? Critiques?