NuZzA Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Ok, in this tut, I'll be showing you how to make awesome tech borders just like the one below: Ok, lets start: 1. Create a new document in photoshop to whateva size you desire. I've chosen 300X150 2. ok now create a new layer, we'll call it "border1" and fill it in with black ("alt-backspace" on the border 1 layer) 3. now use the polygonal lasso tool (located next to the magic wand) and cut out a design that you're happy with. Remember to always hold down "shift" whilst cutting out to keep nice 45 degree lines and give it that "tech" look. 4. once you are happy, press the "delete" button on your keyboard. this should give us the bace of our border. then hold down "alt-D" to de-select your border. this is what i have so far: 5. ok now to start cutting out your borders design. Use the polygonal lasso tool to make a few shapes into your border, don't rush it, as it may take some time. TIP: zoom in close to get the fine details of the border also, use your arrow keys when doing the multiple ingravements to get equal spacings inbetween each one. 6. If you want, you can repeat all the steps again to create another border behind this one(name the layer "border2"). But if you do so, only create parts of the border to go behind it, and don't put too much work into it. yes i know i looks weird, but it will get much better 7. ok now for some detail to finish it up. on the layer "Border1" right click on it and go to "blending options" now incert these layer styles: 8. IF you did a second border, right click on the layer "Border1" and select "copy layer style" and the right click on "border2" and select "paste layer style" 9. If you want to add some colour to it, go to the blending options again and select "colour overlay" then make it the colour of your choice. so finishes my tutorial, oh and the finished product... Of cource i needs a background, a bit of brushing and a few colour balance layers should so the trick. like this... (not the best, but It'll do...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiabloCopy Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 not bad, pretty cool if I do say so myself :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeekyhbomb Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Yay I TRIED making one :lol: I think it's okay, great tut :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuZzA Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 looks great BUT one peice of advice... once you make your first selection for one of those boxes in your border or one of these: /|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|\ use the arrow keys to move the same selection accross and pressing the delete button every 3/4 spaces. (or untill there's a good even gap in-between each [bleep]e) This will help it look more even and give it a better feel... (if u get what i mean) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeekyhbomb Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 yeah that would look a lot better, thanks, ill try that on the next one i make :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magictv Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 enjoy the random background [/bads] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apinagez Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Really nice, i'll make some borders :shock: Try to make it to good-tutorials.com :P Ty :) ^The most disturbing signature on Tip.it^Last.fm|HELLY KAYLA!|Oh the mehagurtz!|#Siencemakers"they care less about their spelling mistakes then I." - Lionheart"apinagez... let me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeekyhbomb Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 I made a new one, I think it looks a lot better, I did what you told me to do :D I think I will try the 2nd layer on my next one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofduke Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 great tutorial. my result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuZzA Posted July 8, 2005 Author Share Posted July 8, 2005 WOW :shock: every1's done a great job on their borders. it looks great :P keep up the good work :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilheart14 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 that would look mad for a halo sig. *runs of to take screenies of halo Aussie Aussie Aussie, :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilheart14 Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 this is mine nice guide btw Aussie Aussie Aussie, :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuZzA Posted July 11, 2005 Author Share Posted July 11, 2005 umm bump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuZzA Posted July 16, 2005 Author Share Posted July 16, 2005 BUMP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkspirit33 Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 very nice tut 8) i tried it and came out with this:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuZzA Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 BUMP (from 11 pages down) ppl need to see this thing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercifull Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 BUMP (from 11 pages down) ppl need to see this thing!!! I dont think its really necessary to bump all the time. People have seen it now and its the first result for "tech border tutorial" Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuZzA Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 all i want is sum feedback sheesh... :roll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie_kloet Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 holy cabbage! its terrific i like it so much i was looking for such a tut as that ! for 1 year orso.... this is what i make out of it nuzza its for you.... :lol: hope u like it [img]http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/5120/nuzzafree0vk.gif[img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalevi Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Looks nearly exactly same what I found from good tutorials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuZzA Posted August 27, 2005 Author Share Posted August 27, 2005 thanks i made this tut from scratch, took the screen shots my self (check my photobucket) and i did not use another tut as reference. I made it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_k0m0d0_ Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Its a nice tut, I'll start making tech borders now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoRnMaN Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 i dont care if u made it from scratch, it is a very simple effect to achieve. overall i give u a 7 for feedback, only becuase it was easy to follow and put together nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahool Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 What about this one? Got any further tips for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuZzA Posted August 28, 2005 Author Share Posted August 28, 2005 looks awesome, maybe a bit more cutting out, but it's really cool. the bg needs a bit of work though. Maybe a different colour? Thw glow's pretty cool though :wink: good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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