This topic will be updated over time with everything newcomers to Photoshop or the Guild Inn might need to know.
Please check if you're question has been answered in this topic before creating a new one.
Unless it's a really weird question, then you're probably safe.
P.S. You can search this topic quickly by pressing CTRL+F and entering keywords. Might not always work though.
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Q. What is a render?
A. A render is an image of an object or character which has been cut from it's original background. They are usually used as the main focus of a sig.
Q. Where can I get renders?
A. Check out our awesome
Render Gallery 
Or, check
www.gamerenders.com for more.
Q. What is a C4D?
A. A C4D is a special "3-Dimensional" render made using the program Cinema 4D. They are used the same way as normal renders except they are usually used in the background rather than as the focus of a sig.
Q. Where can I get C4Ds?
A. Several of our members have kindly posted links to packs of C4Ds in our
Renders Section. Have a look around there and you'll find plenty.
Alternatively, a Google Search will probably uncover several thousand other resources
ADDED: 200+ C4D pack
here.
What is a Stock?
A. A stock is basically just a picture. It's like the original image that a render is cut from.
Q. What are brushes?
A. Brushes are shapes you can place in your sigs, such as fire, feathers, grass, or stars, there are brushes for everything you can think of really.
Q. Where do I get brushes?
A. Most people download packs of brushes from
www.deviantart.com .
Simply search for whatever style of brush you want. For example, search "fire brushes".
Q. What folder do I place brushes in?
A. Place your brush files in
"C://program files/adobe/adobe photoshop [version]/presets/brushes"
You can find "C://" by going to "My Computer".
To find them in photoshop, select the brush tool, click the drop-down arrow in the top left, then the little horizontal arrow, and your new brushes should be in the list.
If they aren't, try selecting "load brush.." and finding the brush manually.
Q. Where can I download new fonts?
A. Try
www.dafont.com
Q. Where do I put the font files?
A. Go to Control Panel.
In Windows XP category view: go to Appearance and Themes then Fonts on the left.
In Classic View or older Windows: Go to Fonts.
Just move your font files in there and they'll be available the next time you start Photoshop.
NOTE: I have been informed that for some people, you don't need to restart Photoshop for the fonts to appear.
Q. What font is used for the Guild Inn logo?
A. Dardevil, get it
here. NOTE: It is NOT Daredevil, there is no E.
Q. Can I "borrow" sigs from a member of this site and use them myself on other forums?
A. No. Please jump off a cliff.
Q. how do I put animation (movement) in my sigs?
A. Check
this tutorial for the basics of animation.
Q. How do I put a video clip in my sig?
A. Check
this tutorial.
Q. I've seen that someone's Photoshop looks really cool, how can I change the look of my Windows?
A. Check
this topic.
Q. How do I raise my Designer Level?
A. Check
this topic.
Q. Can we have an official Guild Inn IRC chat channel?
A. No
Q. How about a nice Shoutbox, then?
A. No
Q. Doesn't that seem a bit unreasonable?
A. No
Q. how do I add a border to my sigs?
A. Create a new layer, press CTRL+A, go to Edit>Stroke and select your size and colour of choice.
We generally recommend a 1px black, but it's up to you.
Q. Can I affiliate my site with the you?
A. First, check the rules for affiliation
here. Then, make a post about your site in our
Affiliates Forum and we'll see
Q. What does [this abbreviation] mean?
A. Check Nevid's helpful topic of slang explanations
here.
Q. Who are the mods/admins on this site?
A. You can see who the current members of Staff are
here. Note that only the ones whos names are in Blue/Red are staff, any others listed as moderators simply have rights to set up battle voting.
Q. I have seen sigs from this site on another forum, what should I do?
A. Send a PM to the owner of the sig (on this site) asking if they are a member on the other forum. If not, one of you should report it to a mod.
Q. What software do you use to make video tutorials?
A.
Camtasia Studios
Q. How do I put a lens Flare in my sig?
A. Go to Filter>Render>Lens Flare.
Q. How do I add Scanlines to my sig?
A. Check
this tutorial.
Q. Where can I get more scanline Patterns?
A. Check
here and
here.
Q. What do I do if I suspect someone of cheating or foul play in a competition?
A. Report the post using the button under their name, or PM a Mod with your conceners. If we haven't already noticed it and seen to it, we will
Q. What are the little pictures some people have under their profile?
A. These are Gifts and Ribbons, given to them by others or bought for themselves. The gifts are just for fun, but each Ribbon represents a certain cause, such as a medical condition. *NOTE: Feature currently removed.*
Q. Cool, how do I buy them?
A. In the Points Store at the top of the page, using Inn Points.*NOTE: Feature currently removed.*
Q. What are Inn Points? What can I do with them?
A. Inn Points are used to buy Gifts and Ribbons, to enter the Lottery, to place bets in the Bookies section, and to pay for a service from another member.*NOTE: Feature currently removed.*
Q. Cool, how do I get them then?
A. Easy, just posting gets you points! No spamming though, or you'll lose all your points.
*NOTE: Feature currently removed.*
You can also win them by playing games in the arcade, playing the lottery, entering SOTW and DSOTW and even stealing from other members!
Q. What size should my sigs be?
A. Most of us use at Guild Inn use 400 x 130. You can use anything up to 400 x 200, and you can have 2 in your sig space at one time, no more.
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