Goggwell

Hi everyone! This is the GFX - Graphic Studio section of iOSGods, where users view and/or create images and other GFX related concepts. So basically, GFX means Graphic Effects, which is where the name Graphic Studio derived from. And here it is us artists who create things that help the forum, or sometimes just to make cool things. Given the fact that this section is abundant with tutorials and whatnot, here are some images that I have created for the GFX section to give you guys an idea of what this section is about: SO as you can see, we create very interesting pictures. Normally, these pictures would be used for your signature (appears below your post), your avatar (your profile picture) or your header image (appears behind your avatar in a post), but they can be used in a post or thread as well. NOW TIME FOR THE REST OF THE INTRODUCTION: - To Get Started - Some Tools - Some Resources - Other Generalizations TO GET STARTED - This is the GFX - Graphic Studio section, so there are bound to be plenty of tutorials and threads to check out in order to help you get started. Just look at some pictures and gain inspiration, which is what most of us do, including myself. If you want to get started, you would first of all need some tools. SOME TOOLS - Now, the most obvious tool we could all come up with is Photoshop. The newer the better, but I myself stick with Adobe Photoshop CS4/5/6 because I am used to them. Photoshop is paid, however. But if you want to get it for free, just search up a Torrent Download for it. A free alternative is GIMP, but I do not have much experience on that software, but if you would like to give it go, I will happily create some tutorials for GIMP! Another tool that I normally use is Cinema 4D, a program that allows you to create 4D images. For professional artists, they use this software to create C4D renders (a type of picture that enhances a creation on Photoshop). I rarely use it, but it is fun nonetheless. There is also Adobe After Effects, but that is for creating animated pictures and videos. If you guys want, I will create a tutorial on it. Some sub-tools that you do not have to get but could be fun to use are: - TOPAZ LAB (preferably the Topaz Clean plugin) - Any picture re-sizer (to re-size your original picture, but Photoshop can do this as well) SOME RESOURCES - Now, here are some things to get before you start creating some masterpieces of your own: RENDERS AND C4D RENDERS Just search these on Google. I recommend the site DeviantArt. They are good at what they do. Some potential searches would be 'Fractals DeviantArt', 'Renders', 'HD Renders', 'C4D Effect Renders', and so on. FRACTALS Again search these on Google. These enhance your picture indefinitely with their unique tone of brightness and/or depth. FONTS AND BRUSHES Search them. For fonts, I recommend the site Dafont, as they are extremely plentiful in fonts. And for brushes, DeviantArt or Brusheezy will work just as well. To install Fonts, just double-click the Font file and press Install, or place the Font file in the FONT folder of the Control Panel. To install Brushes, go to Photoshop, Brushes, Preset Manager, Load and find your brush in the location you placed it at. Some PSD files (Photoshop Files where I have created some images) - DUE TO SOME MEDIAFIRE MALFUNCTIONS, I WAS ONLY ABLE TO UPLOAD 1 PSD, SO HERE YOU GO --> http://www.mediafire.com/download/apw7lgwxapccw9v/JAYCE.psd NOTE: These are for educational purposes, so please do not copy any of my pictures, because I have them filed under copyright law and RIP regulations, although you may copy my style. OTHER GENERALIZATIONS - Well, just some helpful tips: - When using C4D renders, be careful of how you use them. When it comes to Bubbles, a simple Color Dodge or Linear Dodge blend would do the trick. Others you may keep the same. - Increase depth by blurring out non-main pictures that are in the front of your main focal point. My suggestion would be the Gaussian Blur. - Borders are also helpful as they can create the desired effect for your picture. A simple top-bottom border or an all-sided border can make a huge difference. - Smudging a picture or creating a picture with smudge can benefit efficiently. - Adjustment Layers are key to a good picture. Gradient Maps are Number 1 on my list, as they help to bring the photo together. Well, thank you for your time. I hope you enjoyed reading this introduction! If this thread ever gets pinned, I would like to make a shout-out to the main man DiDA for devoting time and effort into creating this website and maintaining order. Hope you enjoyed this!

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Great news everyone! I have created some sample header images You can also use them as Signatures:

We are gathered here today to discuss the topics of SOTW and BSOTW. Now, because they have not received any entries whatsoever, I have decided to postpone these events until such people could be able to create entries at least once a week. Those people who are willing to partake in these contests have to reply to this thread, and I will place their name here: Thank you for your time.

I have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. This is for the game DOTA. And plus, I'm still learning how to do all that stuff as well.

Hey guys! You all know the new profile function that DiDA has set up where it shows your header image from your profile whenever you post something. Which is what you should see when viewing your profile on the left-hand side of the screen. So I decided to make some header images for people. Just for fun, nothing serious here. I'd like it if you leave a reply below for feedback or if you want a header image. Have a nice day :biggrin:

BUMP. Waiting on entries :biggrin:​

BUMP. Waiting on entries :biggrin:

To give you guys inspiration, here is a picture I made introducing myself as a vampire enthusiast.

Yes :tongue: To give you guys some inspiration, here is a picture I made myself. I pretended as if I was a vampire enthusiast

WATCH THIS VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHZ386MTV0E IT WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO GET CINEMA 4D FOR FREE :biggrin: GO TO YOUTUBE AND READ THE DESCRIPTION FOR DOWNLOAD LINKS Credits go to the person who created the video

Nice man :biggrin: I can't make MS hacks :tongue:

Congrats to @ZahirSher and @@Existing for becoming the two judges! First SOTW and BSOTW entries should come on Wednesday. ~ from iPhone

HELLO EVERYONE!!! I am writing this from my iPhone as I am currently on vacation Well, I will be officially hosting the weekly SOTW (Signature of the Week) and BSOTW (Beginner's Signature of the Week) contests! BUT I am in need of some judges (2 to be certain) to judge creations alongside me So, to enter the contest, just write down 'I WANT TO BE A JUDGE' below, and you will be entered to win a chance to become a judge Ends on Wednesday ~ Goggwell (from iPhone)

Finally!!! A musical person!1! I create music myself EDM and soft Dubstep

@@DiDA Perhaps

This game is server-sided. It is an MMO Game (Massively Multiplayer Online) And it is made by Kabam, a company notorious for placing over-the-top security on their games. Hacking this game is unachievable by save file. Although a Jailbreak hack is microscopically possible.

Hello everyone! I have some suggestions to share with you guys about the GFX section. Here are some ideas: 1. SOTW/BSOTW (Signature of the Week/Beginner's Signature of the Week) For this, I was wondering if we could host contests for Signatures every week. With beginners and advanced artists entering. And we could have people vote on who's is the best. I have rules already planned out: Each week, the theme of the signatures change, and every artist who enters will have to create one before the deadline to be entered in the contest. Only ONE entry is permitted. If you are not an official GFX Artist, you will be placed in the BSOTW (Beginner's Signature of the Week) contests. If you win 2 consecutive (in a row) BSOTW or 3 BSOTW (not in a row), you HAVE to move up to SOTW (Signature of the Week) Prizes will be determined by the judges (who will be decided if this is allowed). Artists have the freedom to create whatever they want, as long as it does not become too detached from the theme and it does not contain any vulgar or inappropriate images. 2. GFX Ideas (Possibly a Monthly Contest) For this I was thinking of people creating art that would benefit the forum itself, with icons and logos and other stuff. This may or may not be turned into a Monthly/Yearly/Once in a Lifetime Contest where prizes are steeply staked and the winner will have their ideas published. This could also however be just a sub-forum, where people place ideas in the form of images. And that's it for now. Please give feedback below

Hello again! I am opening up shop for tutoring willing people on DotA. Just comment below if you want some lessons and I will be happy to teach you. Note that I am not a professional at this game, but I do have a lot of experience, and I am pretty good myself. Leave a reply like this if you want a lesson: Name of STEAM account Level on DotA What would you like to learn When I would be more than happy to teach you. Although I do have some unavailable tutoring lessons on these topics: How to professionally use Invoker How to use Meepo Advanced Timing Theory Different/Unconventional Item Builds (I will teach you about Item Builds, but I cannot do unconventional ones) Do's and Don't's of Off-Laning Any other topic I will be more than happy to teach!