Retro game themed sig

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  1. Xun

    Xun The Joker

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    My new sig.

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    Was going (obviously) for the retro videogame look, more specifically the start-up screen for classics like Sonic 2 and Battletoads.

    Originally didn't have the Boo in there, but it looked empty without it, so I added it in, pixelated him up a bit, and it fit.

    Please discuss improvements, alterations, etc.

    Inspiration:
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  2. Monolith

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    Seems like the ghast and the text should have the same pixelated-ness. Other than that, I really like it for being more of a banner than a signature.
     
  3. Skater

    Skater Halo Reach Era
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    What Eric said about the pixelation (if thats a word)

    Also, maybe try making it a .gif with the "Press Start" words flashing.
     
  4. Xun

    Xun The Joker

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    I was actually considering making the "PRESS START" flash, but don't have an animation proggy to do that with. Used to use Paintshop Pro, but for the life of me, I can't remember where I put my copy...

    As for the Boo, he was a last minute addition, and I just used Photoshops Pixelate filter on him. Any more and it would look like a blurry mess, any less and it wouldn't look pixely enough. Had to compromise.

    I also wanted to make the glints on the main body animated too, but, again, no proggy.
     
  5. Xtermin8R645

    Xtermin8R645 Ancient
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    I can make it a .gif if you want me to. I'll post it here in a sec.

    Here's a quick go at it.
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    #5 Xtermin8R645, Oct 8, 2011
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  6. Xun

    Xun The Joker

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    You've got the right idea there, but the animation removed the transparency I had in the original image. Thanks though, what program did you use?
     
  7. Xtermin8R645

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    Photoshop. If you're also using PS send me the file and I'll make it eith the transparency enabled. I had trouble trying to remove a white frame around the text that appeared when I tried to turn it into an animated gif.
     
  8. Xun

    Xun The Joker

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    Hmm, I didn't know PS had an animation function. I shall have to research this.
     
  9. Xtermin8R645

    Xtermin8R645 Ancient
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    Send me the project file, I'll have it for you in less than 10 mins.
     
  10. Xun

    Xun The Joker

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    Nah, that's alright. While the offer of help was appreciated, it's just not that important, really. It'll probably annoy people, anyway. ;)
     

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