Template request

PSUColonel · 03-08-2014, 11:07 AM

Is there anybody who might be able to make a very simple home plate shaped template similar to the logos found on the MLB network? I know there are some out there, but they have proven too complicated for me. I am just looking for something where I can just fill in the appropriate color on the inside, and then place the logo on top...maybe a secondary border color. I can't deal with layers, so that's why I need a very remedial template. Any help is appreciated.

txranger · 03-08-2014, 11:29 AM

This is about as simple as it gets... I think Gern made this one, but not absolutely sure on that...

PSUColonel · 03-08-2014, 11:47 AM

I can't open this file for some reason.

PSUColonel · 03-08-2014, 11:53 AM

Just did a search for these. I am afraid I'm going to need something far more simple...just background color, and logo on top. So really, I think I am just looking for a frame. I can't deal with textures, and layers and such.

txranger · 03-08-2014, 11:54 AM

I downloaded it, un-zipped it and it opened just fine for me...

txranger · 03-08-2014, 11:58 AM

This one is as simple as it gets amigo... It has two colored layers and one layer that is the glow or sheen, but you can just disable that if you don't want it... Actually you can disable whichever of the three layers you don't want and just have one color layer and the logo you insert... Pretty simple...

txranger · 03-08-2014, 12:08 PM

Here are the two hp layers in separate png files...

PSUColonel · 03-08-2014, 12:28 PM

what do you think of this?

EDIT: I gave it a lighting effect, but I am not sure how to do a "gloss" effect, which I think might look a bit better

justafan · 03-08-2014, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Is there anybody who might be able to make a very simple home plate shaped template similar to the logos found on the MLB network? I know there are some out there, but they have proven too complicated for me. I am just looking for something where I can just fill in the appropriate color on the inside, and then place the logo on top...maybe a secondary border color. I can't deal with layers, so that's why I need a very remedial template. Any help is appreciated.

Here's my home plate template...

Home Plate Logo Template

le receveur · 03-08-2014, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSUColonel

what do you think of this?

EDIT: I gave it a lighting effect, but I am not sure how to do a "gloss" effect, which I think might look a bit better

nice, if you like gloss . might want to add a bit of bevel on the border

PSUColonel · 03-08-2014, 01:18 PM

different variation, small...I will try bevel

PSUColonel · 03-08-2014, 01:32 PM

well, here is as well as I can do for now, unless you have any more suggestions guys...I am open to learning.

PSUColonel · 03-08-2014, 03:04 PM

Here is another I tried...not so good IMO

Honorable_Pawn · 03-08-2014, 03:06 PM

Looking good. Instead of the spotlight try the lens flare 50-300 mm Zoom.

PSUColonel · 03-08-2014, 03:12 PM

where is that located?

found it..nevermind...will try

Honorable_Pawn · 03-08-2014, 03:12 PM

same menu..lens flare

PSUColonel · 03-08-2014, 03:15 PM

not sure...what do you think?

Honorable_Pawn · 03-08-2014, 03:17 PM

Awesome.

First I would put a glass button or plastic over top of the whole logo. Then add the lens flare. You can adjust how bright you want the flare to be. Brighter means the camera was closer. I prefer a further away camera flash as it is more subtle.

Honorable_Pawn · 03-08-2014, 03:23 PM

If you do use a bevel use it last or on "visbile merged" just before the button and the flare.

Honorable_Pawn · 03-08-2014, 03:30 PM

1. Get layers in order

example:

C. Logo/font Layer
B2 .........<coloring layer>
B1. Additional stripes, stars, lines, etc. layer(s)
A2. ..........<coloring layer>
A1. Homeplate Layer (Background)

2. Merge visible.
3. Bevel here option
4. Glass button
5. Lens flare (Ligthing effect)
6. Shadow

or

2. Merge visible
3. Glass Button
4. Lens Flare
5. Bevel/and or shadow

Just remember to save your PSD file before you merge just in case you want to come back to it in a couple of days. If you merge then save you will have to start all over. You don't have to merge but it eliminates accidents.

You're doing great.

03-08-2014, 11:07 AM	#1
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,136	Template request Is there anybody who might be able to make a very simple home plate shaped template similar to the logos found on the MLB network? I know there are some out there, but they have proven too complicated for me. I am just looking for something where I can just fill in the appropriate color on the inside, and then place the logo on top...maybe a secondary border color. I can't deal with layers, so that's why I need a very remedial template. Any help is appreciated.

03-08-2014, 11:54 AM	#5
txranger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: "Deep in the Heart Of" Posts: 8,356	I downloaded it, un-zipped it and it opened just fine for me... __________________

03-08-2014, 11:58 AM	#6
txranger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: "Deep in the Heart Of" Posts: 8,356	This one is as simple as it gets amigo... It has two colored layers and one layer that is the glow or sheen, but you can just disable that if you don't want it... Actually you can disable whichever of the three layers you don't want and just have one color layer and the logo you insert... Pretty simple... __________________

03-08-2014, 12:08 PM	#7
txranger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: "Deep in the Heart Of" Posts: 8,356	Here are the two hp layers in separate png files... Attached Images __________________

03-08-2014, 12:28 PM	#8
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,136	what do you think of this? EDIT: I gave it a lighting effect, but I am not sure how to do a "gloss" effect, which I think might look a bit better Attached Images Last edited by PSUColonel; 03-08-2014 at 12:31 PM.

03-08-2014, 11:47 AM	#3
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,136	I can't open this file for some reason.

03-08-2014, 11:53 AM	#4
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,136	Just did a search for these. I am afraid I'm going to need something far more simple...just background color, and logo on top. So really, I think I am just looking for a frame. I can't deal with textures, and layers and such.

03-08-2014, 01:18 PM	#11
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,136	different variation, small...I will try bevel Attached Images

03-08-2014, 01:32 PM	#12
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,136	well, here is as well as I can do for now, unless you have any more suggestions guys...I am open to learning. Attached Images

03-08-2014, 03:04 PM	#13
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,136	Here is another I tried...not so good IMO Attached Images

03-08-2014, 03:06 PM	#14
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	Looking good. Instead of the spotlight try the lens flare 50-300 mm Zoom. __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam.

03-08-2014, 03:12 PM	#15
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,136	where is that located? found it..nevermind...will try Last edited by PSUColonel; 03-08-2014 at 03:13 PM.

03-08-2014, 03:12 PM	#16
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	same menu..lens flare __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam.

03-08-2014, 03:15 PM	#17
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,136	not sure...what do you think? Attached Images

03-08-2014, 03:17 PM	#18
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	Awesome. First I would put a glass button or plastic over top of the whole logo. Then add the lens flare. You can adjust how bright you want the flare to be. Brighter means the camera was closer. I prefer a further away camera flash as it is more subtle. __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam.

03-08-2014, 03:23 PM	#19
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	If you do use a bevel use it last or on "visbile merged" just before the button and the flare. __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam.

03-08-2014, 03:30 PM	#20
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	1. Get layers in order example: C. Logo/font Layer B2 .........<coloring layer> B1. Additional stripes, stars, lines, etc. layer(s) A2. ..........<coloring layer> A1. Homeplate Layer (Background) 2. Merge visible. 3. Bevel here option 4. Glass button 5. Lens flare (Ligthing effect) 6. Shadow or 2. Merge visible 3. Glass Button 4. Lens Flare 5. Bevel/and or shadow Just remember to save your PSD file before you merge just in case you want to come back to it in a couple of days. If you merge then save you will have to start all over. You don't have to merge but it eliminates accidents. You're doing great. __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam. Last edited by Honorable_Pawn; 03-08-2014 at 03:33 PM.