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Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby Cyrilshark » Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:22 pm

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Last update: Wednesday, March 24, 2010

I do not take credit for any of these unless they say they were made by me!

This is the layout for each tutorial:

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Author:
Link:
Summary (by me):


If you liked this, Thankpost it please!

If you happen to use one of these tutorials, the authors love it when you say thanks!


The elements of a tag:

TEXT
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Sprinkles:
The Ways of the Text
Summary:
This tutorial is a great way of learning how to put good text in your tags. I highly suggest everyone takes a look!

Eugenio:
Text 101
Summary:
This... is... an... incredible... text... tutorial. No really, read or else I kill you.


SMUDGING
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Minus:
Minus's -Smudgetastic- Tutorial
Summary:
Heres a great tutorial for smudging. Good for all skill levels. Check it out, and you'll learn a lot.

TheWanton:
Smudging tips/Mini-tutorial
Summary:
Many people have asked Wanton about his smudging, so he graced us and made this nice mini tutorial. Check it out!

Wind:
Smudging Tutorial
Summary:
You're probably thinking, "Not another smudging tutorial" but trust me, it's a huge area with lots to learn. This ones a personal favorite.


MISC
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Exellioth:
Signature Composition 101
Summary:
This is a great tutorial for beginners and advanced users alike. It will take you through many
aspects of a tag. If you think you know all there is to know, suck it up and check this out.

Pixelated:
The Hitchhikers Guide to C4D's
Summary:
I can not stress enough for you to check this tutorial out. It's done really well, and you will learn something.
It will teach you the different kinds of C4D's, how you can use them, and loads more.

Hyrule:
The Rule of Thirds
Summary:
Nobody here seems to know what the Rule of Thirds is, so please check this out.
It's a very important aspect of creating a tag. Short but sweet.

Fl4m3d_Sky:
Clipping Mask Tutorial
Summary:
This was made by an incredible tag maker, one of the best you'll ever see.
Another trick used commonly when making tags is Clipping Masks. Check this out to see
how to properly make and use them.

curly haired boy:
Sweet new coloring method
Summary:
Alright, the gradient download link isn't working, I just PM's Curly to see
if he can refresh it. Scroll down in the comments to the surfer picture, it's awesome.

Ben9190:
Floating Head Syndrome (FHS)
Summary:
Another short and sweet tutorial. THIS IS IMPORTANT: READ ON!

SAMUSLOVER213:
There's black and there's White
Summary:
This is a cool tip... nothing special, but awesome nonetheless...


Full tag tutorials:

Beginner:
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Itsmace:
Saber-Chan Tag Tutorial
Summary:
Nice outcome, easy to follow.

Nami~San:
Embrace Happiness Tag Tutorial
Summary:
I really like this one... you will too!

Sid.:
"I think shes kinda hawt" Tag Tutorial
Summary:
Really good for beginners!



Intermediate:
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Ankenysk8team:
Jo tut
Summary:
Heres a pretty easy tutorial with a sexy outcome. Remember to say thanks if you used it! Mostly render C4D's with sexy lighting.

Saviourking120:
Music Tutorial
Summary:
This is another incredible tag maker. Expect to see lots of his tutorials here. This on features mostly clipping masks.

Frank34443:
Ocelot sig tutorial - Frank34443
Summary:
Oh boy... so many amazing tutorials. This one will teach you how to make an effect C4D and smudge - based tag.

Greentunic:
Metroid Prime
Summary:
Another sexy tutorial from Greenie. You'll love it.

Pixelated:
Vendetta Tutorial
Summary:
This one has a lot of awesome effects.

Greentunic:
Jin is Lost
Summary:
I've loved every one if this guys tutorials...

T77:
Thinkle's Sig Tut
Summary:
By our very own Thinkle! Sexy tag/tut.



Advanced:

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Greentunic:
Metroid Signature Tutorial
Summary:
This is one of the best tutorials I have ever seen. Features a lot of smudging. Check it out!

Greentunic:
Jester Tutorial
Summary:
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Fl4m3d_Sky:
Every tut by me
Summary:
A lot of them don't work, but if they do, you struck gold!
"Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song."
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby David Wood » Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:28 pm

Looks cool, I'll look at them all later. (going to buy a video camera) ;D
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby Cyrilshark » Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:37 pm

Great :) have fun ;)
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby Cyrilshark » Wed Mar 24, 2010 6:38 pm

OH, any idea why it wont purse that one link?
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby Maffe811 » Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:16 pm

the clipping mask tut is good, i just checked it out yeasterday when you started to talk about clipping masks :P
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby bladesonic » Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:45 pm

Thanks for the share, Cyril. I'll check them out.
Also, I think you might have too many links as for why it won't display that one right. Don't quote me on this though.
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby virtualTune » Wed Mar 24, 2010 9:26 pm

very nice. would love to see the last ones as well. really like the text one! *looking at blade*
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby Cyrilshark » Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:00 pm

Oh too many links... that would suck.
Vt, it's just not finished yet. Looking at blade? :question:

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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby Maffe811 » Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:01 pm

*looking at vt for not looking at mee!*
thnx, i really needded this, it really helped!!
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby Cyrilshark » Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:03 pm

+1 please? ::P jkn your welcome :)
I'll keep working on it.
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby Maffe811 » Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:06 pm

Check my latest sig, especially the text ;)
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Im gonna thankpost this!
Thank you Cyril :D
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby Cyrilshark » Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:39 pm

UPdated :D
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby Cyrilshark » Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:40 pm

Should I sticky this?
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby bladesonic » Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:42 pm

Cyrilshark wrote:Should I sticky this?


I'd say yes.
I read the first text tut, about to read the second. It looks like someone elsemaffe did too.
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Re: Tutorial Heaven : For all your tag-making needs!

Postby Cyrilshark » Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:45 pm

Should I categorize it with spoilers like the example in the OP?
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