glitter tutorials

[jeremy860]

I was wondering if anyone knew were I could find a few decent glitter tutotials for photoshop? I am interested in learning how to make them.

[jeremy860]

ok well I think I am figuring out how to make the glitter but I cant for the life of me figure out how to animate it in imageready..

for example after I create a 4 layer image in photoshop, i go to file > edit in imageready and it opens up in image ready but the animation never goes to the next layer, it only displays the first layer. anybody know what I need to do?

[quickbeam]

When your in ImageReady go to Window->Animation.

That will open up a window that will show your current frame. Duplicate the frame a couple times.

Select the first frame and then in the layers window select which layer you want visible. Have a different layer visible for each frame.

[jeremy860]

Select the first frame and then in the layers window select which layer you want visible.

ok, how would I do that? is it one of these buttons?
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/2776/layersjr9.jpg

[quickbeam]

Check out this tutorial for some screen shots of what it looks like. I don't have access to my computer that has photoshop at work.

In the Animations window you would select the frame and then in the Layers window you would select which layer you wanted to be viewed.

You can see the screen shots in the tutorial below


http://www.flash-game-design.com/tutorials/glitGrph-photoshop-tutorial-4.html

[jeremy860]

woo hoo! thanks alot, finally figured it out...

first rough glitter
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/5630/untitled1sb3.gif

[jeremy860]

I just did'nt get that the little eye ball was the thing that was supposed to be different for each frame :)

funny how the most easiest things can yet be so hard sometimes.

[Maz]

woo hoo! thanks alot, finally figured it out...

first rough glitter
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/5630/untitled1sb3.gif
I like that. It's great, especially for a first.

[mawt]

It's good; except the fill just looks like you added noise and changed the settings each time.

[grace]

It's good; except the fill just looks like you added noise and changed the settings each time.

i agree; but it's good for a first!

[Ajay]

noise fill glitters rock, good job man, looks decent for a first attempt.

[Kasami2k4]

Photoshop is trash for glitters :\ Its one aspect PSP is undeniably MUCH better in ._.

[jeremy860]

It's good; except the fill just looks like you added noise and changed the settings each time.

lol obviously. Please let me know what I'm missing, i'm all ears. :chinese:

[jeremy860]

Photoshop is trash for glitters :\ Its one aspect PSP is undeniably MUCH better in ._.

do you know of a good tutorial for psp? I have that too lol

[rize]

yeah psp is better lol :P

[Kasami2k4]

PMed you Jeremy =)

[mawt]

lol obviously. Please let me know what I'm missing, i'm all ears. :chinese:

well exactly. You don't just add noise; thats not the way your mean't to do it

[Jordan]

Photoshop is trash for glitters :\ Its one aspect PSP is undeniably MUCH better in ._.
You callin my glitters trash LOL jk nah it's a bit difficult but does come out with some nice effects. PSP is a bit easier though.

Just using a noise effect doesn't look very nice (but i must say your first attempt is very good) - it's better if you use glitter fills, convert each frame to a pattern and use the pattern inside the words. You can get fills from everywhere but my favourites are lirae.co.uk and pretty-secrets.net.

[Kasami2k4]

Well, if you'll notice.. PSP and PS add noise differently =p PSP is better at adding noise ._. Not to mention using a pattern in PS and using an effect such as aqua over top doesn't work =) I can make glitters as well as grace and kenzie and carlee. I just don't want my glitters looking like everyone elses do.

I made this in PS

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c172/elusivemoon/Glitters/boyfriend/lovemybf2.gif

And nobody liked it :l I used christinas glitter fills (pretty secrets)

I was trying to get my own style -_-

I got a great one now ;p But ehhh, old news!

[jeremy860]

do you guys mean something kinda like this?
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4354/testglittervr7.gif

[Kasami2k4]

Faster! Faster! higher frame rate! Not super high, but you know =p

Also.. 3 frames :)

[jeremy860]

haha , alright, heres my last try for the night.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6738/mondaysnh5.gif

[Kasami2k4]

Nice =) But you didnt pay close enough attention to the glitter tutorial. Add a DARK outline since the colors light =p It'll make it stick out better THEN make a new layer, mdify expand and the silver =) Youre def on the right track

[jeremy860]

I see what your saying. I actually made that glitter in Photoshop.

I was gonna do it by your tutorial but unfortunately I dont have Corel psp , I only have PSP7 (Old School)

I'm just gonna keep on practicing tommorrow. :)

[Kasami2k4]

PSP 7 does the same thing :p 11 just has more features

[rebel]

i'll start writing one tonight if you still need one?

[Jessica61981]

I did these in Photoshop. What do you think? Thanks.

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/7789/loveforyou03xl4.gif

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/8405/sexy03jy9.gif

[jeremy860]

i'll start writing one tonight if you still need one?

I would love a exclusive tutorial for photoshop on how to make them look nice and professional.

[treacle]

I would love a exclusive tutorial for photoshop on how to make them look nice and professional.

me too and one for psp as well. I have a tutorials website and it would be great to have them for there (with payment of course)

Jeremy - you've inspired me to have a go too.

Treacle

[mawt]

How can a glitter look proffesional? lol

And btw- your last try looked awesome :)

[markp9114]

Nice =) But you didnt pay close enough attention to the glitter tutorial. Add a DARK outline since the colors light =p It'll make it stick out better THEN make a new layer, mdify expand and the silver =) Youre def on the right track

kasami2k4, do you have a tutorial for glittersnames for psp? I have pspx and i can never get the "bubbly" look for the text. i try the innerbevel thing, but it never looks like everyone elses because theirs are all glossy. do you use psp to make glitter names? if so, can i see some of the ones you made? thanks! =]]

[kenzie]

but it never looks like everyone elses because theirs are all glossy.
http://artistic-effects.com

Its a plug-in used to get that effect. It works in PSP and PS. :)

[jeremy860]

ok here is the thing that I am stuck with in photoshop.. does anybody know how to get a stroke within a stroke?

for example first I want a white stroke border around the glitter, then after that I want a silver dissolved border around the white border.

[jeremy860]

lol I feel stupid.. "outer glow" duh!

[jeremy860]

what you guys think. getting better?
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/4908/loveisforeverzh9.gif

[kenzie]

It looks very nice, just maybe a better glitter fill? I really like it though. :)

[rize]

i like it. except for the transparent fill :)

[markp9114]

http://artistic-effects.com

Its a plug-in used to get that effect. It works in PSP and PS. :)

thanks kenzie =]] dont have money to purchase it right now, but looks to be a good investment. do you still have your free glitter fills? i would like to use them, but i noticed you are working on your site so its not up anymore;)

[Panic!]

Very nice jeremy860.

[jeremy860]

anybody know how to get a pattern to show over a gradient?

[kenzie]

thanks kenzie =]] dont have money to purchase it right now, but looks to be a good investment. do you still have your free glitter fills? i would like to use them, but i noticed you are working on your site so its not up anymore;)
Yes, here (http://so-kenzie.com/glitterfills.php). :) & Artistic Effects is totally worth the money.

[markp9114]

thanks! :)

[jeremy860]

well after a couple days of trial and error and trying to figure out tricks. I think I am starting to get the hang of it..

here is my latest creation.
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2581/ilovesummergirlsdh9.gif

I just want to thank everyone who has helped me out the past few days. Its much appreciated.

[rize]

hmm change the transparent fill and add glossy effects :) use artistic effects lol :P


its nice though :):)

[jeremy860]

hmm change the transparent fill



wheres the transparent fill at?

[rize]

the transparent fill is the white thing that moves u can find good fills here:
http://so-kenzie.com/glitterfills.php

[jeremy860]

this fill any better?

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/436/ilovesummergirlsvn1.gif

[rize]

better but i suggest use the ones that move... instead of the ones flashing lol

im bad at explaining lmao

[Whitesoxpride92]

thats an awesome first glitter