Dan

Wait, so you've downloaded the C4D? I save it in My Documents and then copy the pics out of the archive. I paste them in a subfolder titled C4D (I have many renders) which is in a Renders subfolder in My Pictures. You can just open them up in Photoshop and use them. -BBHD

Search for "c4d render packs" on deviant art. -BBHD

Too plain. I know you're just starting out though. Try making backgrounds with filters and some C4D (my post a page or two ago) and brushes. Hookieboy, try using the C4D from the links I provided and packs on www.deviantart.com. Smudge them, blur them...I used a big C4D on fred's sig, notice all the lighting and stuff. -BBHD

Not bad...text is nice but sticks out too much. The background is a tad plain too. Try making some noticeable lighting effects. -BBHD

Yes, but not now. This evening. -BBHD

Fred, I can change the player if you want. No biggie. -BBHD

Oh crap! Mucho sorry. I'll fix it soon. -BBHD

Sorry for the delay...I'm getting something done for themewin, but I'll definately have it to you by tomorrow evening. -BBHD

Fred, use the Polygonal lasso tool or the pen tool when rendering images. The magnetic lasso tool isn't very good. I'll also get your sig later today when I'm home from school. -BBHD

Not bad...really. Nice bg. I would do something different with the yankee logo in the background, but I like the opacity. The rings kill it...I think you could take them out. Also the outer glow on jeter isn't so hot. Duplicate the layer he's on and give it a horizontal motion blur of around 2.5, then set that layer on overlay/linear dodge/color dodge - whatever looks best. The 2 is fine but make cap'n all lowecase and like 75% opacity. If you want to get rid of the yankees logo and make like YANKEES in Arial Black and put it on 25& opacity over that box thing across the middle of the sig. That's what I think you could do to improve it...try them out and see how they look. Post up what you come up with. -BBHD

By the way, C4D, which is what most graphic designers call stuff from Cinema 4D, is 3D, usually abstract pieces that work excellently in signatures and many other art. Here are some examples: http://server2.ihostphotos.com/pic.php?id=69910 http://server2.ihostphotos.com/pic.php?id=69912 And also some render packs from Deviant Art (usually very good) http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/24663588/ http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/24037361/ **Please note that when using renders/C4D packs from Deviant Art, they must be found under "Resources". Otherwise, that is called ripping because you are taking something that somebody made without their permission. Here are my latest sigs where I used C4D. You have to blend it or it doesn't usually look good. And Dom2662's. I hope this helps a few people out there. -BBHD

I like that Filthy. The text stands out too much though. Nice style though. The only thing I would work on is lighting and background depth. Get some dark and light spots in there. Look at my current...see how the C4D in the background stands out from the black? -BBHD

Today's Lesson Learned Don't do sigs in Paint. :smile: Anyway, here's your matching avatar... I didn't put your name on because it looked too crowded. -BBHD

I think he said that he wanted an avatar. Since I made his sig, I'll do the matching avatar if he wants. -BBHD

[img=http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y72/baseballheaddan/dagger147.jpg] If you want anything changed I'd be glad to do it. -BBHD

Dagger147, if you can wait until tomorrow afternoon, I can get that sig for you. Somebody's using my computer with Photoshop on in right now. -BBHD

I'm a lil late but here goes... -I just realized that I don't follow baseball much. I knew pitchers and catchers were reporting around last week... :oops: -My teacher got a letter today...apparantly, a few judges at the middle school computer fair questioned whether that site was indeed my work. :roll: I mean, I'm only in 6th grade, and this is for 6-8 graders. I'll even sit down in front of them and show them how my BBHD Productions site is coming. -I agree with Y4L - where did those holding calls come from? -I have an off week since monday at 9 after basketball practice. I'm probably going to sleep or work on some new phtotohop techniques such as this: -That's all for now, be back sunday... -BBHD

-Our last school dance was in September. Last Friday night we had our second of the school year...and one there again this week. Funny how our school can't have two dances in four months but can have two in eight days... -I like this thread. -My girlfriend had no idea the superbowl was today. I wonder why we had a big "pep rally" in central park on friday? -I hate Microsoft frontpage. If you go to www.ferndalebaseball.com you'll see what I mean. -I'm going to downgrade my copy of Flash 8 to mx 2004 so mr full frontal fuzzy's html text tut will work for me. -Pitchers report this month? -Computer fair is a week away. I'm nervous -I tripped while slowdancing on friday. then i fell over laughing. -There's something about ABC's football broadcasts that I don't like. I wish FOX had the superbowl. Their presentation/graphics are sweet. BTW, who is the halftime entertainment? Barney & Friends? -BBHD

-The Middle School Computer Fair is only about two weeks away now...I'm pretty much all set - www.jeffphilibin.com - boy am I nervous...I have no idea what I'm supposed to do once I get to Altoona -I just designed another website - www.ferndalebaseball.com - it's for my little league. I had a dorky old version on there and just updated it, but it won't show up. Check back later. -And I'll be taking over my church's website - www.stbenedictchurch.org - should be starting work by February the 10th... -I can't seem to find a "winning formula" at nationalsigleague.com... I'll get a great sig then I can't get a win to save my life -Pittsburgh is only two hours away...go seahawks! j/k, stupid seattle victory-celebration-cause-they-think-they'll-win planners...let's give them something to stick up their a** -My neighbors are rich. They now have twice as much driveway, a state-of-the-art Wilson basketball hoop, their whole property landscaped, a five-room addition, a totally-remodeled basement complete with pool table, 65-inch TV, and a bar. Yes, a bar. Oh yes, and a remodeled kitchen. Too bad their dad stays with them and the only time his car isn't right under the rim of the hoop is 10am-12pm, while I'm in school. -I'm fed up with the local newspaper - my dad's ad with the link to his new site was supposed to appear two weeks ago...we got our first visitor yesterday. Wonder why? -I got my first pimple a week ago, and my voice is starting to get lower and raspy...I think I'll be going through puberty soon -I go to a catholic school, and we had to write why catholic school is important to you. I said I didn't want to go to CCD. I've been getting nasty looks from my principal lately... -BBHD

*Gasp* It's alba?!? Love it spivey...love it -BBHD

I forget if i did one or not but anyway here it goes... -I'm going to see the phantom of the opera today in pittsburgh. my lil bro is really into it and so my parents decided to take him (meaning the family) -I looked at a folder in my pictures today...in it are a few of the first sigs I made. I am amazed at what I have accomplished...a great flash website (www.jeffphilibin.com), probably first place at the middle school computer fair for designing a website...the list goes on and on...and of course, MANY thanks to this community for helping me with my photoshop skills -We haven't had a school dance since September. that was the best one we had yet and i cant wait to dance with this really hot girl...(two years older than me in 8th grade)...same with her -My competitive basketball season ended yesterday afternoon during the seventh period of a basketball game...I realized that there had to be eight periods so everybody has a chance to play all five positions, take turns being a point guard, and sit out a few times. Oh yes, no pressing either. We want kids to have fun... -BBHD

That's pretty nice. I don't recommend using inner borders though... I prefer the border on the edge. As long as you have an outer border, you can have as many inner borders as you like. -BBHD

I'll hook u up fuzz man...

Here's what you do Filthy57 - Type your text in black. Then, right-click on the text layer and select blending options. Find outer glow, and check it. Make the glow white, set the blending mode to normal at 100% opacity, and adjust the size and spread to your likings. -BBHD

I like that better. :wtg: Just change the font colors to black and you'll be all set. Maybe even a white outer glow... :chin: