Ｄｉｇｉｔａｌｌｙ Ｄｉｓｔｉｎｃｔ: Signature Tutorial Thread

[Erwin Smith]

So i'm making a new signature I was wondering if I could get some critique/advice??

Interesting use of the basic arrow shape going on in the background. It directs the eye towards the other pics. I think you should use a blur tool on the pixelated edges of the girl in the big pic though.

I like the colour palette and how it is somewhat opposite to the main character that is on it's own, so she stands up from the blackground. The diagonal line drawing is also an interesting touch, and one I do like.
I am not sure if it is the overall image or that the image has been enlarged, but I feel as if the image is blurry, and I agree with Of The Falls with the rest of what I have to make mention of.

[jésus]

So i'm making a new signature I was wondering if I could get some critique/advice??

Interesting use of the basic arrow shape going on in the background. It directs the eye towards the other pics. I think you should use a blur tool on the pixelated edges of the girl in the big pic though.

I like the colour palette and how it is somewhat opposite to the main character that is on it's own, so she stands up from the blackground. The diagonal line drawing is also an interesting touch, and one I do like.
I am not sure if it is the overall image or that the image has been enlarged, but I feel as if the image is blurry, and I agree with Of The Falls with the rest of what I have to make mention of.

mentioning the blurr, I tried my best to clear it up a little and resize it.

[Falls]

Oh that is way better!

[Erwin Smith]

mentioning the blurr, I tried my best to clear it up a little and resize it.

Blur happens when you make an image bigger 99% of the time.
This is because if it becomes blurry, that means the image has a low internal resolution, aka it only has 72 or less dpi (Dots per inch/ Pixels per inch [Note: This isn't an accurate ratio that corresponds to your image size, this just allows an image to look like it has more in it. I guess it is a term used metaphorically?] ) which means when it does become enlarged, it will blur.
I always work with 300 DPI (The same dpi used with images that are put into magazines.) to make sure I get the crisp feel of an image once I am finished, and it gives me some room to work when I have to resize an image.
Most programs don't allow you to change the DPI ratio of an image however.
I just thought to let you know that is why it is blurry.
If you keep stretching it and resizing it, the image looses it's former look. Like stretching a rubber band for so many times, it grows bigger and looses some elasticity.

With that said, it is looking a lot more clearer now, good job :)

Key Words
DPI
Image manipulation

[jésus]

mentioning the blurr, I tried my best to clear it up a little and resize it.

Blur happens when you make an image bigger 99% of the time.
This is because if it becomes blurry, that means the image has a low internal resolution, aka it only has 72 or less dpi (Dots per inch/ Pixels per inch [Note: This isn't an accurate ratio that corresponds to your image size, this just allows an image to look like it has more in it. I guess it is a term used metaphorically?] ) which means when it does become enlarged, it will blur.
I always work with 300 DPI (The same dpi used with images that are put into magazines.) to make sure I get the crisp feel of an image once I am finished, and it gives me some room to work when I have to resize an image.
Most programs don't allow you to change the DPI ratio of an image however.
I just thought to let you know that is why it is blurry.
If you keep stretching it and resizing it, the image looses it's former look. Like stretching a rubber band for so many times, it grows bigger and looses some elasticity.

With that said, it is looking a lot more clearer now, good job

I learned something new today! Though thank you!

[Dreamie]

I'm considering on making myself a more complicated siggy, and this will be like my first try using Pixlr to create a siggy. I'm not completely sure on what I should make it on.. and any tips when I'm making my signature?

[watermelon.]

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Hi, I'm watermelon :3
I am in love with dogs,
they're just so cute!!
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I need a little help..? I want my signature to all be in the center, and not freak out on me XD Can someone help me with it? I've been trying for a good 45 minutes. THanks!

Like this?

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Hi, I'm watermelon :3
I am in love with dogs,
they're just so cute!!
◣[color=transparent]xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx[/color]◢
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Yeah! THanks so much for the help :3

[wotb123]

this is very helpful am i allowed to mark this? sorry if its spam

[Falls]

Nope, it's not spam =)

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Tadashiii, y u no allow private messaging! I have things to show youuu...

[myth is trash.]

Finished a siggy for an example for the shop I'm making.
Do you like it?

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