3rd Photoshop Background by Ace2cool
1. start off with a new image, maybe 300x150, i use 320x120 here...
2 make the backgroung completely black
3.

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT you have to have ur main color as green on ur little thingy to the left where it has 2 colored squares, the one on top is
the onre ur using right now, that has to be the color u want it to be, and the other color( the one behind it) should be black. in this case i used green
and black.
4. go to filter>render.clouds, you should have somethiong like this

5. now you have to go to filter> pixalite> crystalize, cell size 10-15 i use 15 (if u crystallize 2 times it also looks cool) heres what u should have, i
did it twice

6. now go to filter>brushstrokes> accented edges..depending on how big u want the gap between each paralell ling is how big u want theedge with.
heres an example of one usuin edge wth 3

heres one thats edge with 6

7. now ur next step is to go to filter>styalize>find edges.
once again the 3 with

and the 6 with

8. now you have to finish it off, go to image> adjustments> invert, now ur done, u can add text or watever u want

heres the 3 with

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Liquid Metal Background Tutorial by CryingOutLoud
In this toturial I'll try to explain how to make this:
1) Create a
new image (ctrl+n) size doesnt really matter but dont make it too small cuz othwise it will all
be blurry..
2) Hit "d" and
fill the background with 'pure' BLACK
3) Then select the Polygon tool and make a few (perhaps 5) 'pure' WHITE polygons, size doesnt really matter as long
as its not too big..
4) go to
layers => Flatten image
5) go to
Filter => Blur => radial blur, make the amount as high as possible, method: zoom, quality: draft,
then hit OK
6) press
Ctrl+F 2 times! that is to repeat the blurring..
7) go to
filter => sketch => chrome, and make and make the detail 10, then hit OK

then go to
filter => blur => radial blur again and use the same settings as used before
9) then go to
filter => sketch => chrome again and use the same settings as before..
10) hit
CTRL+U, check the colorize box and toy around till you have the colors you like
Voila, now you're done
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Random Image Tutorial by Chaos1313
This tutorial will teach you how make different sigs appear randomly in your signature. I hope this solves the
problem of people using multiple sigs thus making their entire signature over the limits.
Step #1: Go to
http://www.cutandpastescripts.com and register. If it does not work lower your "cookie" privacy settings in
Tools>Internet Options.
Step #2: Gather the URLs of the sigs you want to include in the random image. Make sure they DO NOT have the image
tags ([img] and [/img]).
Step #3: Go to the members area of the site (after logging in) and click the button "Random Images". Then click the
link "Add a new random image". Remove the default link in the box, it's a stupid ad

. Then just copy and
paste your URL in the box. Repeat until you have added every URL you want.
Step #4: Click the link "Find the code I need for my random images". It will give you a long HTML code. Here is an
Example on how to "shave" it down to the part you need.
<!- Random Images Script, by Cut and Paste Scripts. Hosted CGI, with NO adverts and FREE.
http://www.cutandpastescripts.com -!><img
src="http://www.cutandpastescripts.com/cgi-bin/randomimages/randomimages.pl?username=Chaos1313" alt="Random
Images"><!- Copyright Cut and Paste Scripts -!>
Now look for the quotes...
<!- Random Images Script, by Cut and Paste Scripts. Hosted CGI, with NO adverts and FREE.
http://www.cutandpastescripts.com -!><img
src="http://www.cutandpastescripts.com/cgi-bin/randomimages/randomimages.pl?username=Chaos1313" alt="Random Images"><!- Copyright Cut and Paste Scripts -!> When you find the quotes take out
all the text OUTside of them untill you are left with something similar to
http://www.cutandpastescripts.com/cgi-b ... =Chaos1313
Step #5: Put the tags on the URL...

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Glow Edged Background Tutorial by Chaos1313
In this tutorial I'll teach you how to make backgrounds like...

(This backround has been resized from a normal high resolution "desktop" background to 400x400 pixels for
uploading)
and
For PSP 7 users:Create a new image (size does not matter).
Start out by filling the background with a texture. Then go to Effects>Geometric>Pixelate and click on it. Then set
the block width (symetric) to anywhere from 5-15 (this will determine the how far apart the lines are).
(this is the time to colorize if you want to, go to Colors>Colorize) Once you're ready go to
Effects>Artistic>Glowing Edges and select it. Then move the intesity and sharpness bar acording to your
preferences. You can also colorize again but it will be limited to one color.
Photo Shop 7 users:Create a new image (size does not matter)
Fill in the background with a texture.
Then go to Filter>Pixelate and here is where PS 7 has the advantage. Choose one of the pixelate options (I like
crystalization the most, and it usually works the best so I'll use it for this tutorial), and make the cells at
least 5x5 (try 10x10 first). Once that's done go to Filter>Stylize>Glowing Edges.
That easy!
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How to upload and use a sig by Chaos1313
#1 Create an image (filesize maximum: 30k, height and width maximum: 400x150) and save it as a .Jpeg or .GIF (some
uploaders except .png and other formats).
#2 Go to a site that has an upload feature, such as
http://www.uploadit.org and press the
browse button. Then browse until you find the image you want to upload, select it, and press the
upload button.
#3 Let the site load, once it is done you should see your URL. Copy and paste it into your signature inside your
profile. The type [img] right before the URL with
NO SPACES, then put[/img] after the URL, again with
NO
SPACES.
You can get an offsite avatar the same way but WITHOUT using the image tags ([img] and [/img]).Also avatar filesize
limits are 4k and height and width 45x45.
For more info visit
Dakmis's sticky____________________
Links to Online Tutorialshttp://rainworld.com/psworkshop submited by runeman14
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Please contribute your homemade tutorials, any links to online tutorials, sig making products not mentioned, and prices. You may submit to me to edit in this post, you may edit an existing post of your's with it so it is on the first page, or you may post on the last page and I'll put a link to it here.
ps 7...
ps 7 trendwork and more, submitted by data
rusted metal tut, submitted by VR2L1
creating an eye, submitted by VR2L1
bryce 5...
http://www.brycetech.com, submitted by hiker
psp 7...
psp 7 tutorial, submitted by me
multiple program tuts...
www.voidix.com, submitted by r c 69
bluesfear, submitted by djchemis
please feel free to do as chaos said and submit some links and tuts
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Bar tutorial for PS 7 by: Enjoi, edited by: r c 69
1.) Select the single row marquee (this can also be done with the rectangle marquee)
2.)Click somewhere on the sig area (a row of 'marching ants' should be scrolling to the right)
3.)now go SELECT>MODIFY>EXPAND (say 6 pixels, or 1 at a time till your happy)
4.)select your foreground color (up to you)
5.)go EDIT>FILL>FOREGROUND COLOR
--->(Now the bar should be filled with the color u picked)
6.)go to your background color and make it black
7.)Select the gradient tool (in with the fill bucket), and in the top bar that relates to the gradient tool select the first image that goes from color to black

8.)Postion your cursor over the exact center (or as close as possible) of the bar
9.) Click and hold and pull up to the top edge edge (the black should be on the bottom and the foreground color on the top)
10.) Next go to EDIT>STROKE, make the pixle count 1 and a color that looks good with your original foreground color (in the next line there should be a menu called location, select the 'center' button, Leave all other things to default)
11.)Now just hit control+d (or deselect) and your done!
heres my example

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Line bg tutorial for PSP 8 by: r c 69
1. make a new image at 330x120
2. go to effects>texture>scuplture choose the marble (you can pretty much choose any but this is the one im using)
3. go to image>grayscale
4. then go to effects>distortion>pixilate make the blocks 10x10 (thats what im using you can experiment with other sizes)
5. go to effects>artistic>glowing edges and lower the intesity to 5
6. (optional) go to adjust>hue and saturation>colorize increase the saturation and change it to what ever color you want
then add text/other effects and your done
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Fire Effect Tutorial for PSP 8 by r c 69
Step #1: Make a new image at 370 x 130... or smaller but this is the size im using...
Click on the paint brush tool and make its shape the biggest preset square paint the entire image black
Step #2: Still using the paint brush make a dark orange streak through the middle (or any dark color you wish to use)
Step #3:In a lighter orange (or other color...) fill the bottom of the image...
Step #4: Now make the background color a light yellow (or other color thats works...) and change the paint brush to the warp brush,
then click just below the image and drag the brush all the way to the top making them swirl a little bit so it looks like real flames
Step #5: After that go up to effects>artistic effects>enamel, or effects>textures>soft-plastic, either work but I use soft plastic.
Step #6: After that you'll want to soften it so it looks more realistic or you can leave it at that.
Then choose a font and add your text or other pics, save, upload, paste it in ur profile, and your done.
A signature is the picture that people have in there post.The max size for a sig is 400x150 and 30k(or 30,00 bytes).Before making a post asking for a signature,look for a sig makers post.
You need a signature making program to make signatures.Most people use Photoshop 7 or other graphics programs.More infomation can be found about this at the complete guild to sig making.Another stickey in this forum.
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A few good sig programs to name and
Photoshop7 (most popular for advanced graphic artists)
Paintshop pro 7&8(good for more beginner graphic artists,like me)
Bryce5(not a sig making program itself because it it it a 3D graphics making and rendering program,Good for advanced users who want a boost on there background.It is a run alone program but needs a different program to modifiy it.)
GIMP(A little confusing to download and use but can make awsome stuff when you get good at it,It is free and you can download it for the GIMP web page)
Microsoft Paint*shudders*(It is a very poor graphic program and does not have a lot of plus sides but I guess you can make some decent stuff with it)
If you need tutorials on how to make sig check out the guide to sig making,It is a stickey in this very forum.(Sig Makers Guild)
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A sprite is something Eazywillie,Humble Dragon and Goldenlupe started.
They are charecters from ragnorock online that are modified for people.
As above,look for someone making them before posting a topic. The sprite makers usually post here or in generel pictures.Please do not ask constently for sigs from different people.
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To add a signature to your profile you first get the address of the sig.The addres is the URL that when you upload a sig,or when they make you a sig they give you a code.The code is a website that has your sig on it.
Then you copy that and put it in your signature box in your profile with to image tabs like these [img]the code of the signature[/img]
Then update the profile and you should be about to see it when you post.
Look in the links below for the testing stickey
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Please do not copy someone's sig or steal someeone else's signature and/or sprite.Sig makers put a lot of work into signatures and hate them being copyed.
Have fun on your visit to the village
Usefull links for new people
http://runevillage.net/ThePub/viewtopic.php?t=2943 <----sig and avatar rules and FAQ
http://runevillage.net/ThePub/viewtopic.php?t=31960 <---- why not to use .bmp files
http://runevillage.net/ThePub/viewtopic.php?t=30769 <---- file types
http://runevillage.net/ThePub/viewtopic.php?t=26797 <---- Uploading sites
http://runevillage.net/ThePub/viewtopic.php?t=12077 <---- where to test your new sig and avatar
http://runevillage.net/ThePub/viewtopic.php?t=2074 <---- Generel info and rules