Pen and Text

[RazorAce]

Ok, sorry if this dont go here, move or point me to right direction if it dont. Anyway, im not to good at the pen tool... I really have no clue how to use it, i mean, i can make lines but they are pointless cuz idk wat to do with them. And text, i struggle with that on my sigs, any tips?

[terley]

What program are you using exactly? have you tried looking for tutorials or anything? It's gonna be kinda hard pointing you in the right direction when it comes to learning how to use a program, its something you either pick up through trial and error or with someone over your shoulder showing you in person..

[RazorAce]

Im using PS CS3, ive tried looking up pen tuts but it just shows me how to use it. I need a hands on sig making tutorial so i can see how its used with sigs, not just how its used. As for text, i hate all the text i put in, thats just me and i hope it will get better as i go on.

[pryomancer]

Text is one of those things were the line between good and bad is incredibly blurred.

 

 

 

Make sure it fits the colour scheme.

 

Choose a good compositional placement.

 

Don't put a jagged font on a fluffy bunny signature, etc.

 

Make sure it isn't too big and takes over.

 

Don't overkill on filters and blend modes.

 

Use different sizes and placement.

 

 

 

 

 

Of course, you can flout these general rules, that's what makes a good artist a great one. Following these general rules means you tick all the boxes.

[woopidoo2]

There are plenty of tutorials about the pen tool around, and you learn alot more from a tutorial than someone that gives you the basic outlines here on Tip.it.

 

 

 

For more questions, use the sticky :wink:

 

 

 

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