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Avatar Graphic Design Assistance Nov 16, 2014 18:51:54 GMT -6 adjensen, Bassago, and 7 more like this

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Post by Grace on Nov 16, 2014 18:51:54 GMT -6

Alrighty then! Welcome to my thread!

We know that Graphics of all types are either one of two things:

1) Fun

2) Most difficult

For me, I am learning all the ins and out's of Photoshop and doing various graphic arts, so I am creating this thread specifically for those like-minded folk, or those who just want to see something pretty!

Even for any of you who would like me to help you with something, whether that be something like an avatar for Hernando's, or something special you need or want done for personal use!

If anyone does have a request for an Avatar, just tell us what you have in mind and we will help you anyway we can
Or just take a look around and see if there is one here already to your liking....

Just participate all you like no matter what! I'm not perfect, but I'm learning.. and that is what it is all about.. a Happy Place!

:)

i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah255/cwright121/GlobewithGirlandSnowonblack_zps0171e791.png

The above link takes you to photobucket to see one of my original creations! :)

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Avatar Graphic Design Assistance Nov 16, 2014 19:13:42 GMT -6 Bassago, Grace, and 1 more like this

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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 19:13:42 GMT -6

Grace,

Hey OB, I'm with you on this thread!!

I use GIMP for the most part, take off of PS
Similar but not with all the bells & whistles

Although I will admit, I did received a condensed version PS5 I think it is, about a couple of weeks ago from a friend but haven't really played with it yet

Shame our avi's aren't bigger but maybe with time we can expand them [150x150]

BTW, I thought you did a fantastic job with that crystal, made it from scratch, correct?
Very nice!! goodjob

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Avatar Graphic Design Assistance Nov 16, 2014 19:21:24 GMT -6 Bassago, Nugget, and 2 more like this

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Post by Grace on Nov 16, 2014 19:21:24 GMT -6

I have never used GIMP, but I have seen what can be done with it!

I actually started with Photoshop because of my job at the time, dropping background from items I took pictures of for advertising. My boss approached me then, and asked if I could do the graphics for some new banners for the company.. and I said sure I'll give it a shot, so I learned a lot there, and got all the graphics done for the banners.

Now I am just doing it for fun, I'm not currently working yet as we have recently moved - and jobs appear much more difficult to get here... but I am spending this time to make some serious leaps in learning!

There is just so much that can be done! It's awesome. I am also doing some personalized Christmas Keepsake photo's for my step-son this year too..

I'm with you on an increase in size with the avatars! These are tiny.. but we work with what we have for now.. and make that cool! :)

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Post by Bassago on Nov 16, 2014 19:38:04 GMT -6

Grace,

Never used PS mainly because of the cost. As with Senona I use gimp and also have used Corel for years. Don't really do much graphics anymore though I did own a graphics design business back in the 90's. Mostly just doodle now once and a while. :)

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Grace Cabo Posts: 418	Avatar Graphic Design Assistance Nov 16, 2014 19:42:00 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Grace on Nov 16, 2014 19:42:00 GMT -6 Bassago, A friend of mine had Corel and I tried to use it once.. omg that thing scared me! hahaha That was one complicated piece of software! Doodling is fun... so if you ever want to doodle, just jump in!

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Avatar Graphic Design Assistance Nov 16, 2014 20:07:53 GMT -6 Nugget, Grace, and 1 more like this

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Nov 16, 2014 19:21:24 GMT -6 Grace said:

I have never used GIMP, but I have seen what can be done with it!

I actually started with Photoshop because of my job at the time, dropping background from items I took pictures of for advertising. My boss approached me then, and asked if I could do the graphics for some new banners for the company.. and I said sure I'll give it a shot, so I learned a lot there, and got all the graphics done for the banners.

Now I am just doing it for fun, I'm not currently working yet as we have recently moved - and jobs appear much more difficult to get here... but I am spending this time to make some serious leaps in learning!
:)

My buddy Z-man from 'TOS' kicks azz with GIMP!!
He has got an extremely creative mind with humor thrown into the mix....a wonderful combination!!

Then there are a couple others there also that like you, use it for work, gives them an edge so some of their creations are extremely cool
For me tho, I'm still tinkering and learning but having fun just the same

I draw the line at animation tho....I tried and did one for a banner once....ONCE!! ha
God what a experiment that was

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Avatar Graphic Design Assistance Nov 16, 2014 20:14:04 GMT -6

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Post by Grace on Nov 16, 2014 20:14:04 GMT -6

I know exactly who you are talking about... he is like - my idol! hahaha totally awesome work he does!

It took me a year for the animation... a year.. to figure it out! I didn't try every day or anything, but here and there for an entire year I tried.. and failed.. at animating!

I finally am "getting" animation - which is so exciting! It's definitely something I am going to continue to work on and develop more as time goes on!

Z-man was a definite encouragement on that one!

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Nov 16, 2014 19:42:00 GMT -6 Grace said:

Bassago,

A friend of mine had Corel and I tried to use it once.. omg that thing scared me! hahaha That was one complicated piece of software!

Doodling is fun... so if you ever want to doodle, just jump in!

Yeah agreed, Corel can be intimidating and it took me a while to learn the tricks but I really love working with the vector graphics as opposed to raster type graphics. I'm not sure what PS is anymore as it's come so far from when I tried it (years ago.)

The main problem with Corel seems to be it's export filters. You can create awesome pictures but trying to convert to a jpg type file is hit or miss. Most of the work I did with it was creating a vector graphic (like a company logo) and saving it as a prn file which could then go directly to the printer shop

Thanks I may join you all in a doodle now and then but am pretty rusty.

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Avatar Graphic Design Assistance Nov 16, 2014 20:28:43 GMT -6 Bassago, Grace, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 20:28:43 GMT -6 Bassago Thanks I may join you all in a doodle now and then but am pretty rusty. Good, the more the merrier!! Definitely gonna 'bookmark' this thread!!

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Avatar Graphic Design Assistance Nov 16, 2014 20:32:41 GMT -6 Bassago likes this

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Post by Grace on Nov 16, 2014 20:32:41 GMT -6

I understand why in graphics that vector graphics could be considered preferential. But Photoshop has come so far.. I got around the need for a vector program - at least with what I used it for.

In Photoshop you just do your image size to be the exact same size you are planning on printing out. When I did those banners, I was working with 8 foot by 4 foot pieces etc... and just plotted out the actual size..(which I scaled of course)

They printed out absolutely perfect from the CS5 program I used. Now I have CS6 and its even better than 5 was!

Photoshop saves to nearly every imaginable format, with absolutely no problems whatsoever.. I have yet to run into any kink that couldn't be figured out eventually!

Granted, there is a lot I have not done yet.. but there is just so much Photoshop does!

I cannot wait to see what you can add here! You are much more experienced... I bet your doodling is wonderful!

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Post by Bassago on Nov 16, 2014 21:41:55 GMT -6

I cannot wait to see what you can add here! You are much more experienced... I bet your doodling is wonderful!

Oh be careful what you wish for. :)

This one got me world renown but I think the critics were laughing at me.

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Nov 16, 2014 21:41:55 GMT -6 Bassago said:

I cannot wait to see what you can add here! You are much more experienced... I bet your doodling is wonderful!

Oh be careful what you wish for. :)

This one got me world renown but I think the critics were laughing at me.

That's what they get paid to do, criticize
Pffft....what do critics know anyway??
Who needs them.....surely not us!! massmoon

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