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So lots of people have started making sigs recently with various programs (I take credit for a getting a few on GIMP). And there are a few veteran signature makers like HS6, DC, and myself that have been making comic sigs for a bit longer (though only by a few months in my case)

My idea: Have a comic sig-off over in the Signature Duel Forum.

The format would be roughly as follows. We'd find maybe 3 judges, all respected sig makers. They choose 3 renders, each of a different comic character (or perhaps just 3 comic characters and we could find our own images), and contestants submit 3 signatures based on these. And then anyone can enter, provided they're a regular poster in the comics section.

It would have to be probably a 2-week-long competition (give or take), and would take about a week or so to set up. So it won't be happening, say, tomorrow...but sometime in the next couple weeks.

This thread is just to gauge possible interest and see who might get involved. If it seems like it should happen, I'll make the necessary preparations.

-DM

I like the idea, but I'm not sure if I'm too confident in my sig making ability just yet. Maybe if there were divisions or something like that.

sounds fun.

Blah, Lana just made the thread for the 6th annual KMC sig contest. This will obviously take up the time of many sig makers (myself included). This might have to get put on hold until that ends (somewhere around the 15th of May).

But I'll consider "divisions" or something...we'll see how interest pans out.

if I knew how to even begin to make a sig....I might try this. Too bad I dont have the time to learn....like ever. Hope this pans out for you guys

So who's judging?

Originally posted by S.S
So who's judging?

We don't know yet. It's still in the "gathering interest" phase. And with the competition I mentioned going on right now (judged by Lana, LanceWindu, and BakaXero) it'll be a week or two before we know for sure. I didn't realize they were starting that, so it was just bad timing for this thread.

But I'd imagine you're game once it gets going?

I'd love to do this , but i suck at sig-making......

u dont fox u kick ass take part my man take part

I'm glad this is happening. I'm not even gonna touch the one on the sig forums, considering I already know who is gonna win it.

I can't make a decent looking sig too well but I'll be there.

Ok , after some egging on from Aj , and a bit of thought I'll take part . But don't expect something UBER GOOD , after all i only use photostudio 5.5

Originally posted by Thunderstrike
I'm glad this is happening. I'm not even gonna touch the one on the sig forums, considering I already know who is gonna win it.
The one in the sig forum is actually up in the air with alot of good sig makers around.

Hmm. Should I enter? Or should I judge?

enter dc
dam staright fox i got faith in u

Originally posted by S.S
The one in the sig forum is actually up in the air with alot of good sig makers around.

I dunno. There's about three people I could name off the top of my head that'll be the final three. Not a big deal though.

yeh we got loads its awesome, u gonna enter thunder u should if u havent

Yeah, I'm entering. I figured it would be some fun. I'm gonna get trumped by DC, Digi, and H.S.6. though.

I've already lost horribly to digi before....

lol has it started yet
wat is it like a tornement

I submitted my sig for the contest in the Sig forum. For those who wanna see, here's the link.
http://img342.imageshack.us/img342/8300/tssiggy4lz.jpg

Originally posted by DarkCrawler
Hmm. Should I enter? Or should I judge?

Enter. The judges will be non-comic posters, and just regular sig makers.

Okay, I'll enter then.

Originally posted by Thunderstrike
I submitted my sig for the contest in the Sig forum. For those who wanna see, here's the link.
http://img342.imageshack.us/img342/8300/tssiggy4lz.jpg

Nice , you used Jehuty , correct ?

I'm joining , even though i know i'm gonna get my ass seriously kicked by all of you . Hell the only major graphic/photo tool I use is Photostudio 5.5 you guy's all use photoshop or something better....

great dc

Originally posted by H. S. 6

Originally posted by grey fox
Nice , you used Jehuty , correct ?

I'm joining , even though i know i'm gonna get my ass seriously kicked by all of you . Hell the only major graphic/photo tool I use is Photostudio 5.5 you guy's all use photoshop or something better....

Download GIMP. It's a lot better.

Also, that was Jehuty from ZOE2, so I guess it's Jehuty version 2.0

Originally posted by S.S


Indeed. He'd have to be the odds-on favorite if we're not including anyone outside of the comics section. But upsets are always possible. For example, you beat me just the other day....

Originally posted by DigiMark007
Indeed. He'd have to be the odds-on favorite if we're not including anyone outside of the comics section. But upsets are always possible. For example, you beat me just the other day....
That was an upset waiting to happen...........

Originally posted by S.S
That was an upset waiting to happen........... hahahahaha, i knew you were going to win.... but anywho.....

i think my sig is already a 10

lol where is it adsactly anyway i never go on there but aload of u r doing it so i may aswell have a look
im trying to download it, hay is it free.... gimp i mean
im struggling wat to do to download it any help anyone

Originally posted by Thunderstrike
Download GIMP. It's a lot better.

Also, that was Jehuty from ZOE2, so I guess it's Jehuty version 2.0

Ok now you guy's are gonna laugh but can you explain some of the sig forums logo.

Render -wtf

and how in the hell do you get those complicated backgrounds (like Aj's..or Kam's...or.....basically everyone)

im still trugglin o download it i havent worked it out lol can u like send it over msn if u have i dont know afile can u copy or somthing cause im such a dope when downloading

A render is a picture with no background it's basically a box cut-out of an image.
aj's backfround is just a copy paste job nothing special to it.
To get a nice background you use brushes,Smudge an image and also use the gradient maps.....

yeh but can anyone give me a link where i can just drectly download it plz

Google it and you'll find it

Originally posted by S.S
Google it and you'll find it dude shuttup, i make YOUR sigs for you...

Bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!scooter

lol thats cool

Bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!scooter

I take it Gimp is easier to learn than Photoshop?

I wouldn't know but it's more then likely.

Originally posted by Validus
I take it Gimp is easier to learn than Photoshop?

Not really. Most think it's the other way around. And PS is probably slightly more powerful (newer versions at least) but they're both very good. But GIMP's free, and PS isn't....that's its main draw.

Originally posted by DigiMark007
Not really. Most think it's the other way around. And PS is probably slightly more powerful (newer versions at least) but they're both very good. But GIMP's free, and PS isn't....that's its main draw.
GIMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!woot Digi where's your Lana sig?

....And where can i find these....renders.

and where can i download them dam it its very hard

Originally posted by grey fox
....And where can i find these....renders.
in here's there's some links........
http://www.killermovies.com/forums/f76/t388403.html

Ok , but these renders seem to be just like any other image (Minus the background) how do i use them to their full potential (Eg , getting clear characters to place upon my signatures such as Aj's)

Originally posted by grey fox
Ok , but these renders seem to be just like any other image (Minus the background) how do i use them to their full potential (Eg , getting clear characters to place upon my signatures such as Aj's)
Renders don't have a background.......... it's just a box-cut out.

HOLY B*TCHCAKES MCDOOGLE.

Your telling that if i save one of those babies , i'll just have the cut out of the character , kinda like cropping ?

I'll take part defo!

Originally posted by grey fox
HOLY B*TCHCAKES MCDOOGLE.

Your telling that if i save one of those babies , i'll just have the cut out of the character , kinda like cropping ?
Exactly........... That's what a render is.

Hot damn , i'm going ot have to find me a few of those babies. Bad-ass spectre sig here i come.

Originally posted by grey fox
Hot damn , i'm going ot have to find me a few of those babies. Bad-ass spectre sig here i come.
Spectre good luck I have yet to find any for myself..........

DAMMIT !

Then i'll have to try a crop with the magic lasso....

Bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by grey fox
HOLY B*TCHCAKES MCDOOGLE.

Your telling that if i save one of those babies , i'll just have the cut out of the character , kinda like cropping ?

You wouldn't need to cut anything out in a render. It's all transparent already (besides the character, of course.)

I am SO getting Gimp... all I've used is Paint quickly to piss around with and make a Dr Who ig... LOL. Not this one...

i want it can anywone give me some stpes plz a complete guide i cant do it

http://www.gimp.org/downloads/

Really guys, just browse the top few threads in the sig forum...you'll find everything you need and more.

...I think I started a Gimp war machine. Even still, it'll be nice to have the forum looking nicer with new sigs all the time.

I use GIMP. Good program.

Originally posted by DigiMark007
Really guys, just browse the top few threads in the sig forum...you'll find everything you need and more.

...I think I started a Gimp war machine. Even still, it'll be nice to have the forum looking nicer with new sigs all the time.

I'd enter my new one . But it's gonna get thrashed.