Signature Tutorial - Liquified/Blast Style

Nutter · 01-08-2008, 12:21 PM

Since I've had a few questions on how to create my Cerberus Sig, I've decided to construct a tutorial. This tutorial should work well with any image that doesn't have a very good background or no background at all.

As well as the tutorial, there is a "Pre-Tutorial Section" which explains what extras you will need to create a sig of your own. It also 'briefly' explains how to use the liquified effect in a background. If you are using a Photo Editor without this feature, don't worry, I have created a few sample images which are located under the Tutorial section. I will also add more if there is a request for a specific colour or shape.

Tutorial

-Liquified Sig Tutorial Pre Setup (Must Read)

-Liquified Sig Tutorial (Page 1)
-Liquified Sig Tutorial (Page 2)
-Liquified Sig Tutorial (Page 3)
-Liquified Sig Tutorial (Page 4)

(or)

-Liquified Sig Tutorial ( Full length version)

-The Final Layer Structure
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Sample Images

-Sample Image 1 (Orange)
-Sample Image 2 (Blue)
-Sample Image 3 (Green)
-Sample Image 4 (Purple)

I hope I haven't confused anyone. Let me know if this has helped you in any way.

J-Star · 01-08-2008, 01:44 PM

Looks nice but i cant read the (Must Read) thing its too small...

Nutter · 01-08-2008, 01:47 PM

Aw bugger. I'll fix that up in a minute. Thank's mate

J-Star · 01-08-2008, 01:48 PM

Np i should be thanking you

Nutter · 01-08-2008, 01:56 PM

Fixed the Image. The file was over the Size limit of Photobucket.

J-Star · 01-08-2008, 02:01 PM

Problem, On CS2 when i hold 'Ctrl' and click on the render layer nothing happends except highlights both...

Nutter · 01-08-2008, 02:05 PM

You'll have to click the thumbnail Icon itself. If you click elsewhere, it will select that layer as well (but not select as in the running ants)

J-Star · 01-08-2008, 02:08 PM

Ohh done thanks

My sig doesent look like step 4

J-Star · 01-08-2008, 02:19 PM

My sig doesent look like Step 4 it looks like this...

Nutter · 01-08-2008, 02:26 PM

You should have 3 layers for your character. A bottom level with a multiply effect, a middle Level Black Layer, and a Top Level full Characte Layer. The Character Layer should be grouped with the Black Layer so that when you tun the Black Layer invisible, the Character layer should do the same.

As long as you have the three layers, you should be fine. The image is there to show you what it should look like if the Black layer is set invisible.

J-Star · 01-08-2008, 02:27 PM

Oh i see what i done wrong, how am i messing up so bad lol

J-Star · 01-08-2008, 02:53 PM

Nice tutorial i got stuck in alot of the things but i came out with a good sig here it is..

Nutter · 01-08-2008, 03:01 PM

The centre part looks good. You could probably work a bit more on the outside if you splatter some more paint around the place.

J-Star · 01-08-2008, 03:07 PM

The wind lines diddent show when i put them on multiply...

Nutter · 01-08-2008, 03:19 PM

You may have to use Colour Burn or Linear Burn. It depends on what colour you used as your base colour. Also, White and Black won't work. White disappears, and Black has no effect. The opposite happens when using the "Dodge" components.

If you are using a white layer, try splashing some colour onto it. Even a slight shade will help.

The Stig · 01-08-2008, 03:23 PM

This is really hard!

J-Star · 01-08-2008, 03:35 PM

Well its written down write but you and i arent experts thats all great tutorial!

The Stig · 01-08-2008, 03:37 PM

Can you make me one if I give you the pics Nutter?

Nutter · 01-08-2008, 03:46 PM

I'll have a go, unless it's a sports sig. Won't be ready too soon as it's 1am at the moment.

Also, What program are you using?

The Stig · 01-08-2008, 03:48 PM

Im on Photoshop. I'll PM them to you.
Thanks!

Mariners!!!!!! · 02-08-2008, 01:15 AM

This is a complicated sig tutorial but as you can see, when done right it looks awesome! I don't have a program to make a sig like this, so I'll just look at other people's results.

Nutter · 02-08-2008, 01:27 AM

When I finish Tottenzan's Sig, I'll post the PSD file to him as well. It may help show how it should look like in the end.

Alot of my sigs tend to be indepth, the key is to keep putting more onto it and continually add more layers. I have a whole layer set up on Cerberus just for his eye colour!
All my Sigs in my Album probably have more then 20 layers each. But I find it's the best way to increase the detail.

Kaka11|LFC · 02-08-2008, 04:02 AM

wow this is a great tut mate! i shall give this a go soon

edit: heres my try i like it

01-08-2008, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nutter Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A white padded room with my favourite jacket, Australia. Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,771 Blog Entries: 1	Signature Tutorial - Liquified/Blast Style Since I've had a few questions on how to create my Cerberus Sig, I've decided to construct a tutorial. This tutorial should work well with any image that doesn't have a very good background or no background at all. As well as the tutorial, there is a "Pre-Tutorial Section" which explains what extras you will need to create a sig of your own. It also 'briefly' explains how to use the liquified effect in a background. If you are using a Photo Editor without this feature, don't worry, I have created a few sample images which are located under the Tutorial section. I will also add more if there is a request for a specific colour or shape. Tutorial -Liquified Sig Tutorial Pre Setup (Must Read) -Liquified Sig Tutorial (Page 1) -Liquified Sig Tutorial (Page 2) -Liquified Sig Tutorial (Page 3) -Liquified Sig Tutorial (Page 4) (or) -Liquified Sig Tutorial ( Full length version) -The Final Layer Structure __________________ Sample Images -Sample Image 1 (Orange) -Sample Image 2 (Blue) -Sample Image 3 (Green) -Sample Image 4 (Purple) I hope I haven't confused anyone. Let me know if this has helped you in any way. __________________ "What we are dealing with here is a total lack of respect for Their Law." Last edited by Nutter; 03-08-2008 at 03:57 AM. Reason: Fixed Image resize in Pre-Tutorial Setup, Added the Layer Structure Section

01-08-2008, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
J-Star Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlandz Ting Posts: 2,493 Blog Entries: 3	Looks nice but i cant read the (Must Read) thing its too small... __________________ We have opened a brand new football website!! www.footiechat.com

01-08-2008, 01:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nutter Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A white padded room with my favourite jacket, Australia. Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,771 Blog Entries: 1	Aw bugger. I'll fix that up in a minute. Thank's mate __________________ "What we are dealing with here is a total lack of respect for Their Law."

01-08-2008, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
J-Star Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlandz Ting Posts: 2,493 Blog Entries: 3	Np i should be thanking you __________________ We have opened a brand new football website!! www.footiechat.com

01-08-2008, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nutter Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A white padded room with my favourite jacket, Australia. Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,771 Blog Entries: 1	Fixed the Image. The file was over the Size limit of Photobucket. __________________ "What we are dealing with here is a total lack of respect for Their Law."

01-08-2008, 02:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
J-Star Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlandz Ting Posts: 2,493 Blog Entries: 3	Problem, On CS2 when i hold 'Ctrl' and click on the render layer nothing happends except highlights both... __________________ We have opened a brand new football website!! www.footiechat.com

01-08-2008, 02:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Nutter Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A white padded room with my favourite jacket, Australia. Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,771 Blog Entries: 1	You'll have to click the thumbnail Icon itself. If you click elsewhere, it will select that layer as well (but not select as in the running ants) __________________ "What we are dealing with here is a total lack of respect for Their Law."

01-08-2008, 02:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
J-Star Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlandz Ting Posts: 2,493 Blog Entries: 3	Ohh done thanks My sig doesent look like step 4 __________________ We have opened a brand new football website!! www.footiechat.com Last edited by J-Star; 01-08-2008 at 02:18 PM.

01-08-2008, 02:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
J-Star Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlandz Ting Posts: 2,493 Blog Entries: 3	My sig doesent look like Step 4 it looks like this... __________________ We have opened a brand new football website!! www.footiechat.com

01-08-2008, 02:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nutter Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A white padded room with my favourite jacket, Australia. Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,771 Blog Entries: 1	You should have 3 layers for your character. A bottom level with a multiply effect, a middle Level Black Layer, and a Top Level full Characte Layer. The Character Layer should be grouped with the Black Layer so that when you tun the Black Layer invisible, the Character layer should do the same. As long as you have the three layers, you should be fine. The image is there to show you what it should look like if the Black layer is set invisible. __________________ "What we are dealing with here is a total lack of respect for Their Law."

01-08-2008, 02:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
J-Star Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlandz Ting Posts: 2,493 Blog Entries: 3	Oh i see what i done wrong, how am i messing up so bad lol __________________ We have opened a brand new football website!! www.footiechat.com

01-08-2008, 02:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
J-Star Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlandz Ting Posts: 2,493 Blog Entries: 3	Nice tutorial i got stuck in alot of the things but i came out with a good sig here it is.. __________________ We have opened a brand new football website!! www.footiechat.com

01-08-2008, 03:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nutter Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A white padded room with my favourite jacket, Australia. Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,771 Blog Entries: 1	The centre part looks good. You could probably work a bit more on the outside if you splatter some more paint around the place. __________________ "What we are dealing with here is a total lack of respect for Their Law."

01-08-2008, 03:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
J-Star Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlandz Ting Posts: 2,493 Blog Entries: 3	The wind lines diddent show when i put them on multiply... __________________ We have opened a brand new football website!! www.footiechat.com

01-08-2008, 03:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nutter Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A white padded room with my favourite jacket, Australia. Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,771 Blog Entries: 1	You may have to use Colour Burn or Linear Burn. It depends on what colour you used as your base colour. Also, White and Black won't work. White disappears, and Black has no effect. The opposite happens when using the "Dodge" components. If you are using a white layer, try splashing some colour onto it. Even a slight shade will help. __________________ "What we are dealing with here is a total lack of respect for Their Law."

01-08-2008, 03:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
The Stig Forum Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bunbury, Western Australia (Near Perth) Gender: Male Posts: 2,709	This is really hard! __________________ Some say that Darth Vader was his Room-mate in College... http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com

01-08-2008, 03:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
J-Star Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlandz Ting Posts: 2,493 Blog Entries: 3	Well its written down write but you and i arent experts thats all great tutorial! __________________ We have opened a brand new football website!! www.footiechat.com

01-08-2008, 03:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
The Stig Forum Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bunbury, Western Australia (Near Perth) Gender: Male Posts: 2,709	Can you make me one if I give you the pics Nutter? __________________ Some say that Darth Vader was his Room-mate in College... http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com

01-08-2008, 03:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
Nutter Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A white padded room with my favourite jacket, Australia. Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,771 Blog Entries: 1	I'll have a go, unless it's a sports sig. Won't be ready too soon as it's 1am at the moment. Also, What program are you using? __________________ "What we are dealing with here is a total lack of respect for Their Law."

01-08-2008, 03:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
The Stig Forum Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bunbury, Western Australia (Near Perth) Gender: Male Posts: 2,709	Im on Photoshop. I'll PM them to you. Thanks! __________________ Some say that Darth Vader was his Room-mate in College... http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com

02-08-2008, 01:15 AM	#21 (permalink)
Mariners!!!!!! Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Coast, Australia Age: 15 Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 1	This is a complicated sig tutorial but as you can see, when done right it looks awesome! I don't have a program to make a sig like this, so I'll just look at other people's results. __________________ Alexander the Great: Taking Over Football!

02-08-2008, 01:27 AM	#22 (permalink)
Nutter Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: A white padded room with my favourite jacket, Australia. Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 4,771 Blog Entries: 1	When I finish Tottenzan's Sig, I'll post the PSD file to him as well. It may help show how it should look like in the end. Alot of my sigs tend to be indepth, the key is to keep putting more onto it and continually add more layers. I have a whole layer set up on Cerberus just for his eye colour! All my Sigs in my Album probably have more then 20 layers each. But I find it's the best way to increase the detail. __________________ "What we are dealing with here is a total lack of respect for Their Law."

02-08-2008, 04:02 AM	#23 (permalink)
Kaka11\|LFC Elite Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 6,057	wow this is a great tut mate! i shall give this a go soon edit: heres my try i like it __________________ Last edited by Kaka11\|LFC; 02-08-2008 at 08:52 AM.