I decided to take the plunge

PSUColonel · 11-16-2012, 11:04 PM

I downloaded GIMP for mac (a free program) which is much like paintshop. I am attempting to make simple "clean" logos without any background color, or shine etc... I am simply looking to do what DCHelper's logos are for my first attempt. I am a total novice at this, and therefore am wondering if anybody here can help me along in this process. I will be very upfront in telling you I have no clue what I'm doing. I'm not sure why I am trying this, other than the fact that I consider it a challenge, and what to see if I can come up with anything decent. Any and all help is much appreciated!!

Ky55Marine · 11-17-2012, 09:15 AM

Youtube tutorials are your best bet there are tons of them out there.

micropterus58 · 11-17-2012, 03:26 PM

If you are a GIMP rookie, Google can help a lot. There are forums and many tutorials available. I use Paint Shop Pro but I often find Photoshop tutorials that are helpful. Search on 'GIMP tutorial', 'GIMP help' or something more specific such as 'gimp text on a curve' (you will need this for uniforms). This site also has a lot of helpful members. There doesn't seem to be a "secret society of modders" that are unwilling to share information like there is for other games. I learned PSP by experimenting with the tools. Just dive in and start doodling.

DCHepler25 · 11-23-2012, 04:05 PM

Feel free to post here or PM me if you have any questions about GIMP. I don't claim to know it all, but I've been using it for a while now.

GiantYankee · 11-25-2012, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCHepler25

Feel free to post here or PM me if you have any questions about GIMP. I don't claim to know it all, but I've been using it for a while now.

DC-Do you prefer using fonts or jersey scripts/wordmarks on jerseys? I like being able to use different fonts but they don't look great on the jerseys that I've been working on. Which template do you use?

tylertoo · 11-25-2012, 11:19 AM

FYI, very helpful when I was learning.

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ml#post3246719

DCHepler25 · 11-27-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GiantYankee

DC-Do you prefer using fonts or jersey scripts/wordmarks on jerseys? I like being able to use different fonts but they don't look great on the jerseys that I've been working on. Which template do you use?

I prefer using fonts if I'm making a custom jersey (not MLB based) just because I have more choices and freedom. If I can find a good wordmark then I'll use it.

Also, I don't use GIMP for my jersey scripts. I prefer to use WordArt in Excel. I can get much better results with tons of options to play with.

fhomess · 11-27-2012, 02:27 PM

Best thing I ever learned was to change the background color to transparent when creating new images.

PSUColonel · 11-28-2012, 06:47 PM

Attachment 271213I think I have it figured out somewhat...I still can't do a lot of things, but if it's the right type of logo, I guess I'm alright. here is my first attempt.

Edit: uh oh...it won't show up from my desktop...here is a screen pic of it:

PSUColonel · 11-28-2012, 06:58 PM

didn't turn out as well as I first thought

11-16-2012, 11:04 PM	#1
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,105	I decided to take the plunge I downloaded GIMP for mac (a free program) which is much like paintshop. I am attempting to make simple "clean" logos without any background color, or shine etc... I am simply looking to do what DCHelper's logos are for my first attempt. I am a total novice at this, and therefore am wondering if anybody here can help me along in this process. I will be very upfront in telling you I have no clue what I'm doing. I'm not sure why I am trying this, other than the fact that I consider it a challenge, and what to see if I can come up with anything decent. Any and all help is much appreciated!!

11-23-2012, 04:05 PM	#4
DCHepler25 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 1,491	Feel free to post here or PM me if you have any questions about GIMP. I don't claim to know it all, but I've been using it for a while now. __________________ Raise the Jolly Roger!

11-25-2012, 11:19 AM	#6
tylertoo Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 319	FYI, very helpful when I was learning. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ml#post3246719 __________________ Check out my OOTP-inspired novel "Lord Bart and the Leagues of SIP and ALE"!

11-27-2012, 02:27 PM	#8
fhomess Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 3,648	Best thing I ever learned was to change the background color to transparent when creating new images. __________________ StatsLab- PHP/MySQL based utilities for Online Leagues Baseball Cards - Full list of known templates and documentation on card development.

11-28-2012, 06:47 PM	#9
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,105	Attachment 271213I think I have it figured out somewhat...I still can't do a lot of things, but if it's the right type of logo, I guess I'm alright. here is my first attempt. Edit: uh oh...it won't show up from my desktop...here is a screen pic of it: Attached Images Last edited by PSUColonel; 11-28-2012 at 06:50 PM.

11-17-2012, 09:15 AM	#2
Ky55Marine Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 224	Youtube tutorials are your best bet there are tons of them out there.

11-17-2012, 03:26 PM	#3
micropterus58 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,229	If you are a GIMP rookie, Google can help a lot. There are forums and many tutorials available. I use Paint Shop Pro but I often find Photoshop tutorials that are helpful. Search on 'GIMP tutorial', 'GIMP help' or something more specific such as 'gimp text on a curve' (you will need this for uniforms). This site also has a lot of helpful members. There doesn't seem to be a "secret society of modders" that are unwilling to share information like there is for other games. I learned PSP by experimenting with the tools. Just dive in and start doodling.

11-28-2012, 06:58 PM	#10
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,105	didn't turn out as well as I first thought