♦-The GFX Faction-♦

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This group is dedicated to all things graphics, whether it be signatures and avatars, or perhaps you'd like to make those snazzy C4D'S. Whatever it, we're a group that's willing to help! Your skill level to join this group is irrelevant, as long as you're willing to learn.

-Rules-
1. Absolutely no ripping of other people's artwork. If you post something that is not yours, and claim it's yours, anywhere on the forum, you'll be permanently banned from this group.
2. No destructive criticism.
3. If you're going to join, please be willing to learn, and open your mind.

-Current Activity-
2nd Assignment:
Stock: http://i55.tinypic.com/2uqbuvn.jpg
Size: 400x150
Text: Lightening or none at all
Due date: Whenever.

LET'S SEE WHAT YOU ALL CAN DO.

-GFX FACTION RESOURCES-
First Resource pack


-Application-
Username:
How long have you been making graphics:
What would you like to learn while here:
Why do you want to join:
What program do you use:
Some examples:

*For the love of Jigglypuff, we will /not/ be accepting people who use MS paint, due to the fact it's pretty much impossible to learn anything while using that program.

I know many people can't afford access to photoshop, so there is many alternatives. GIMP is probably the most recommended one out there and highly used of completely free image manipulated programs. It is also very advanced, and has most of the same features as photoshop does. Also, it's very lightweight if your computer is older than most. You can download it here: http://www.gimp.org/



-Members-

.:Roa:.
[Sensei
How long have you been making graphics: Since mid April 2010.
What would you like to learn while here: I'd like to improve my overall skill.
Why do you want to join: To help other people with GFX
Program used: Photoshop CS5
Some Examples: http://i51.tinypic.com/ei6n0y.jpg

.:FatalAeroX:.
[Ultra Aero]
How long have you been making graphics: Since August 2010
What would you like to learn while here: Userbars, vectors, sprites, blending..basically everything
Why do you want to join: To learn new stuff and to help other learn new stuff...xD
Program Used: Photoshop CS2 and Imageready CS2(for animation but I rarely make one)
Some examples: http://www.pokebeach.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=87883

.:Lilsparks101:..
[sparks]
How long have you been making graphics: no clue lol
Program used: Gimp over PS usually
Examples: http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/296/8/f/lilsparks101_tag_wall_by_amaestrog-d31e1gn.png

.:Gliscor:.
[gliding ace star]
How long have you been making graphics: 8 months
What would you like to learn while here: Better sigs
Why do you want to join: Better sigs, to see other art, and to show off my art (and ask questions)
What program do you use: Photoshop CS2, might be getting CS4 soon
Some examples: [x] [x] [x]

.:Chiraami:.
[Coolio]
How long have you been making graphics: Since I was ten years old.
What would you like to learn while here: How to make sprite userbars.
Why do you want to join: To discuss and learn graphics and help others get better at it.
What program do you use: Photoshop CS5
Some examples: http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/308/3/8/banner_for_solar_master_by_magikarpbeast-d325pp7.png

.:Sweet Dawn Berlitz:.
[Sweet Candace]
How long have you been making graphics: Since late 2009
What would you like to learn while here: Anything that will help me make better quality work.
Why do you want to join: Want to learn all the tricks of the trade ij making banners
What program do you use: Probably the only person to use Paint.NET
Some examples:
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee298/DawnandPachirisu/Daytona500Banner.png
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee298/DawnandPachirisu/CandaceFlynnBanner-PnF.png

.:Hatman:.
[avatar dude]
How long have you been making graphics: Somewhere in 2009, but I got much better in May 2010
What would you like to learn while here: How to make userbars mainly.
Why do you want to join: To learn to use Photoshop and other stuff thats downloaded om ny computer and has been sitting here for a good year.
What program do you use: I can use the CS4 Master Collection, but for now, I use iScribble Toungue
Some examples: http://my.imageshack.us/v_images.php and http://moocoweatsbeef.deviantart.com/art...-183622299

.:aggiegwyn:.
[aggs]
How long have you been making graphics: Since July 2010
What would you like to learn while here: Shading and coloring techniques, what C4D is...how you can find a smudge tool. How to not be a n00b.
Why do you want to join: To learn all stuff stated above.
What program do you use: Photoshop Elements 5.0, currently, may change later.
Some examples:Dratini
Oddish
Belloser
Jirachi Avatar
Jirachi and Trainer

.:pokemaister899:.
[Master]
How long have you been making graphics: MS Paint for a few years, GIMP started literally right now.
What would you like to learn while here: A lot
Why do you want to join: For GFX stuff :D
What program do you use: GIMP 1.6
Some examples: Look at my sig, GraphicWaves Banner http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h394/pokemaister899/shiny.png

.:Electric Pokemon Master:.
[Call me EPM]
How long have you been making graphics: Over 5 months now
What would you like to learn while here: Renders, Tools
Why do you want to join: To improve my artwork much.
What program do you use: GIMP 2.6
Some examples: [x] [x] [x] [x]







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*Approved*

Please remember to PM all Group Applications to the Group Leader (Roa).

dmaster out.
 
Welcome to our latest members FatalAeroX and lilsparks101!

I'm preparing some cool activities for the group so keep those applications coming! =D
 
I love how you and lilsparks already stole the userbar. I take it I should make some more. xD
 
^ xPxP..haha...I would if I knew how..but i don't..T_T

Whatever it, we're a group that's willing to help! Your skill level to join this group is irregardless, as long as you're willing to learn.

Irregardless?
Regardless is opposite of regard.. so irregardless is opposite of regardless..i think it was a typo? Or just change the sentence to 'No matter what you skill level is, ....' or something like that...xDxD
 
I meant Irrelevant actually. xD Thank you for pointing that out.

AHHHH. It's easy:

1. Open a new document. 350x19.
2. New layer, fill in with whatever color you want your BG to be. Or use your gradient tool here as well.
3. New layer. Take your circle Elliptical Marquee tool, and select some of the bottom or top of it. (Like I did, but you might want it to be wider than mine) Fill this with white, and lower the layer's opacity I'd say to whatever looks good and natural. (look at the example userbar)
4. Put in your text/image/ blah blah whatever you want. (Sometimes you'll want this under your layer from the last step, and sometimes you'll want it above. It really depends on what looks better. ^^)
5. New layer. Select all. Edit > stroke. 1 Pixel inside, usually black.

And that... is how you make a userbar. xDDDDDDD

YOu can also put scanlines on it as well, for the little patter in the back. <33
 
o_O

Just like that? I see...I expected it to be more complicated...xDxD..

Thanks..
 
Sure...but I wanna add scanlines...so I'll just google how..xDxD

EDIT:
Made it but I can't seem to get the scanlines right..I can't get it going diagonal...

gyaradosj.png
 
Bah, that's <33333333333

Good job for never having done it before. :3 Good job.

[I also think this should be our activity for the week. YOu know for starts. xP]

Open a 3x3 pixel document.

ZOoom all the way in.

Take your pencil tool at 1 px, and do it diganaolly. :3 Edit > Save as pattern. :O

Be sure to make your BG is transparents though.
 
Here..how is this?

gyaradosgfxfaction.png


xD..I'll use this userbar instead of the one you posted...xDxD

Activities might be interesting..maybe competitions..xDxD

EDIT:

One of my latest work..

pokemonicesig1.png


Made for Pokemon Ice Version which is in Fake Creations..

Please rate and comment...

Thanks..=D
 
yes, there will be competitions as well. :3 Once we get truly running of course. <3

And great! I'd just recommend having the scanlines all the way through the userbar. They're very apparent on the left,but on the ride they're non-existent. Also, with userbars, you should stick to simple fonts, usually pixel type fonts. This is a common and great pixel font: http://www.dafont.com/redensek.font
 
^but how do I put it into my PS?

BTW here is t .PNG version of Roa's userbar tutorial..made by me..xP

userbartut.png


This one doesn't include the scanlines..I'll make another one next time..
 
WEEE Thank you. <333333 That's a good start. Totally. <333

If you make another one, use a more pixelish font. :3 I'd say. xD But great job. <3

And copy that file font. Go to your computer. Windows > Fonts. Then paste it into your font folder, and it'll be there when you next start up PS~
 
^But I can't access to my WINDOWS because my school blocked it..are there any other ways?
 
I didn't even know you weren't on your own computer. =w=" So not really. I'm fairly sure Windows come pre-installed with some pixel fonts though...
 
Fatal, you might want add some scanlines on the userbar but below the Gyarados sprite, and lower the opac of the scanlines. It gives the userbar a nice touch.
 
Actually I noticed that I didn't miss out that part...it is just that I put the scanlines under Overlay thats why it is not very noticable..I'll change it though..xD
 
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