Help with New Sig?

[TheSilentAssassin]

Hey guys its been awhile since Ive been on, mostly because ive been without a computer without gaming capabilities until now. Thinking about changing my name thus needing a new signature. I dont have to the software or expertise to do this which is why Im asking for help.

Here is the picture I want to use and I want my new name "TheSilentAssassin" to be in the middle in some type of red and on the top middle of the sig I want it to say "We work in the dark to serve the light. We are assassins.And on the bottom middle of the sig I want it to say "Nothing is true. Everything is permitted" Maybe the outer borders of the picture faded black while the main picture is brighter or something.

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/112/1128497/assassins-creed-brotherhood-20101017102243981.jpg

Thanks for the help!

[juneau]

I'd do it but i'm a little busy at the moment. Maybe somebody else can give it a go? Do we have any up and coming talent? :D

[TheSilentAssassin]

There really isnt any rush on this. Whoever wants to help take your time. Thanks!

[juneau]

That's one hell of a long forum name you're rocking now. :D

[TheSilentAssassin]

That's one hell of a long forum name you're rocking now. :D

Hahaha just want to make sure people know who I am lol :twisted:

[JohnyRico]

We'll shorten it to TSA. That way we will enjoy the crap out of killing you in BF3 or BFBC2.

[TheSilentAssassin]

we'll Shorten It To Tsa. That Way We Will Enjoy The Crap Out Of Killing You In Bf3 Or Bfbc2.

Hahahahaha Never!

[TheSilentAssassin]

UPDATE: Anyone up to the task? lol Just checkin.

[juneau]

UPDATE: Anyone up to the task? lol Just checkin.

Still busy. :(

Just to throw my opinion in there too. I think you're asking for too much text to be on it.

[TheSilentAssassin]

Still busy. :(

Just to throw my opinion in there too. I think you're asking for too much text to be on it.

No worries just keepin the thread alive lol

[TheSilentAssassin]

Anyone got any free time they would want to waste? :D

[juneau]

I'll try and get something done. However while you wait download this and have a dabble yourself. :D

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program (http://www.gimp.org/)

There's also a bunch of signature tutorial websites out there. :2thumbs:

[TheSilentAssassin]

I'll try and get something done. However while you wait download this and have a dabble yourself. :D

GIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program (http://www.gimp.org/)

There's also a bunch of signature tutorial websites out there. :2thumbs:

I tried making my own sig but its not turning out the way I want. Have you had any luck yet? Thanks for the help btw I appreciate it. I feel naked without a sig lol.

[juneau]

I tried making my own sig but its not turning out the way I want. Have you had any luck yet? Thanks for the help btw I appreciate it. I feel naked without a sig lol.

Post it up and let me have a look. :2thumbs:

[TheSilentAssassin]

Post it up and let me have a look. :2thumbs:

Its on my desktop right now and im on vacation. Currently battling seperation anxiety from my rig lol. Ill post it up when I get back home on the 3rd of July.

[juneau]

I'll be waiting.

Have you been looking at many tuts? There is some good stuff around.

25 GIMP Video Tutorials to Help Get You Started (http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/gimp_video_tutorials/)
1000 FREE High Resolution GIMP Brushes - Noupe Design Blog (http://www.noupe.com/how-tos/1000-free-high-resolution-gimp-brushes.html)
10 Amazing GIMP Sig Tutorials For Advanced Users | Tweeaks Design (http://tweeaks.com/design/10-amazing-gimp-sig-tutorials-for-advanced-users/)

[TheSilentAssassin]

A little. Ive just kinda been messing around with the stuff myself and seeing what I can get. But thanks for the links. Im gonna use those once I get back home and see what I can get.

EDIT: I actually have some new ideas for my sig.

Use this for the background
http://www.highwallpapers.com/wallpapers/battlefield-3-HD_wallpapers.jpg

Replace the guy in the front with either this guy
http://images.wikia.com/assassinscreed/images/d/de/47552_AssassinsCreed2-Ezio.png

Or this one
http://images.wikia.com/assassinscreed/images/4/46/Assassins-creed-brotherhood-20100614064141263.jpg

Put this in the background
http://www.epicinfo.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Battlefield-3-590x331.jpg

And at the bottom right hand corner put
CLR} TheSlientAssassin

And maybe if there is some room somewhere in there put "Nothing is true. Everything is permitted".

What do you think?

[juneau]

I still think you're trying to put waaaay too many things into this. Most good signatures are based around a single render that is blended into a background. Then usually a single line of text.

I see what your'e trying to do with your link but i just don't get the visual in my head of a ye olde assassin with a modern day cityscape/tank background.

assassins creed renders - Google Search (http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&source=hp&biw=1680&bih=946&q=assassins+creed+renders&aq=1&aqi=g-s1g1g-s2g1g-s1g-sv3g-v1&aql=&oq=assassins+creed+ren)

Renders always work better than full images.

[TheSilentAssassin]

Well I thought it would be kinda cool with battlefield 3 coming up and my forum name being TheSilentAssassin. Just an idea. Im playing with a couple different ideas.

Dumb question, what is a render and what exactly do they work better for? :D

[juneau]

A render is a photoshop term given to images where the main subject has been removed from its original background, allowing you to apply the main subject to any kind of precomposed or self designed images for the sake of flexibilty.

They're usually created at a higher resolution too.

Many good websites available for sources. Or if you have the time, you can create your own.

Planet Renders v4.1 (http://planetrenders.net/)

[TheSilentAssassin]

Well ill look into that. Im havin trouble taking the image of the assassin and putting it into a different background but making it look good. When im done with it im gonn post it here an maybe you can help me clean it up a but and help me make it look good :D

[juneau]

Well ill look into that. Im havin trouble taking the image of the assassin and putting it into a different background but making it look good. When im done with it im gonn post it here an maybe you can help me clean it up a but and help me make it look good :D

Blend blend blend is the name of the game.

Basic Filter and Blending tutorial | Photoshop Signature Tutorials - Sigtutorials.com (http://www.sigtutorials.com/tutorials/basics/halo-signature.html)

[TheSilentAssassin]

Thats what ive been looking for! Thanks! How did you get so good at this? :D

EDIT: What is the best format for a pciture to be in? EX: JPEG, GIMP, etc.

Im not a graphic artist and I just cant seem to get this to work. Could you maybe give me some ideas or help me along here. Obviously not as talented as you lol.

[juneau]

If you can save as PNG use that. I haven't actually used GIMP before as i use PS, but i hear it's quite similar.

The best advice i can give is to follow some tutorials, even if it's not to create a siggy that you would use/keep and then practice practice practice. That what i did. I had no actual lessons or anything. Just did a bit of reading and applied it the best i could.

Also make sure you download and install a few new brushes. The standard brushes usually aren't that useful. I tend to use deviantart for PS brushes and i presume they'll have some GIMP brishes too.

One last link for you.

dafont.com (http://www.dafont.com/)

Poor text can destroy a siggy. :D

[TheSilentAssassin]

I cant see my layers tab. How do I get it back. I accidentally closed it.

[TheSilentAssassin]

Never mind. Figured it out :D

[TheSilentAssassin]

Here is what I got. Sig below.

[72Toryu]

Hey Silent that looks nice your signature! :D