TRF Over the Years

-This one receive so much negative reception. It was literally my first time using GIMP, but everyone thought I was using Paint.

-This was my first time learning how to cut out graphics using the free-select tool. As you can see, I didn't do a very good job of accurately cutting out the render.

-This was my first time playing with the transparency of my render. It actually came in second place in a contest, surprisingly.

-This was when I first learned how to make a border. I thought it'd look cool if I put text on the edge of the border so as to give it a 3D effect.

-This was me trying to culminate all I had previously learned into one sig. I was originally super-proud of it, but further examination revealed to me that this is a total piece of crap..

-Me playing with transparency again. I wanted it to look wasteland-esque, but it ended up looking like garbage. I didn't even realize how bad it looked until I moved over to my laptop, which had a brighter screen.

-This was my first time playing with lighting. The problem was, no one could recognize what the render was of (many said Darth Vader).

-I don't even remember how I achieved this. I think I just fiddled with the coloring tools until I got this. Too much bright red in my, well EVERYONE'S, opinion.

-My first time using transparency to bypass having to cut out the blood splatter.

-This was the result of the first tutorial I followed. The tutorial used a Koopa, not Zero Suit Samus, but I applied the steps to my own creation. I learned to use Overlay in this tutorial.

-My first time using motion blur to add a flow to my background, or however much is showing, rather.

-My first time using gradient maps and experimenting with layer modes other than Overlay

-This was my first time using plain brushes against a black background, which I think can strangely work well.

-My first time using "Grow" to create a suitable text and render border.

-My latest signature, utilizing gradient maps and brush on black background technique, as well as Grow to create a text border.

-This was my first time using plain brushes against a black background, which I think can strangely work well.

Nivael wrote:Well, you have gotten a lot better since you first started.

-This was my first time using plain brushes against a black background, which I think can strangely work well.

I don't, honestly.





In my opinion that is your best sig I've seen.

You have gotten pretty good fast. Most of your sigs aren't my style though. They still are good.

Sonji wrote:I'd like to ask you a question. Can I use the Zero Suit Samus one? ^^!

Zillah wrote:Yo, Can you make a Street Fighter Ken one? =]

ŦЯӺ wrote:

Zillah wrote:Yo, Can you make a Street Fighter Ken one? =]

I'll see. What dimensions do you want? If you don't care then I'll just do the dimensions I'm comfortable with.

Zillah wrote:

ŦЯӺ wrote:

Zillah wrote:Yo, Can you make a Street Fighter Ken one? =]

I'll see. What dimensions do you want? If you don't care then I'll just do the dimensions I'm comfortable with.

Do you really think I give a fuck what dimensions it's in?

Angelus the Wraith wrote:Could you also add a Viva la Insurgence one too?

Angelus the Wraith wrote:La Insurgence insurges against abusive MODs.

Staticman2 wrote:question, how do u make cool back grounds my are usually super lame and boring?

Zillah wrote:Everybody, that Ken one is property of ZILLAH.

One day you gotta post a tutorial on here TRF so maybe I can be better. =}