Author Topic: Scanline Tutorial (Read 1218 times)

Blaze · « **on:** July 23, 2008, 11:17:48 AM »

Scanline Tutorial[/color]

Scanlines are diagonal lines that can be used on signatures, backgrounds, ect. They are commonly used on userbars. Here is an example of them being used on a signature:

Before:

After:

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Step 1: Create a new document using these sizes:

Step 2: Press D to reset the colours. Then zoom in as far as possible.

Step 3: Create the following, using 3 squares from the Marquee Tool, or drag the pencil tool diagonally.

My Selection:

What you should get:

Step 4: Press CTRL + A, then navigate to Edit > Define Pattern. I saved mine as "Scanline"

Done! You can apply this effect to almost anything.

灰野敬二 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2008, 11:30:07 AM »

what's the difference beetween the 2 sigs?

Blaze · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2008, 11:30:54 AM »

Dude my three year old brother can tell the difference...

灰野敬二 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2008, 11:33:21 AM »

lol, I use 1600x1200 so I couldn't see the difference, now I see, nice I like it ;P

Blaze · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2008, 11:36:41 AM »

Hehe, thanks for the comment. Motivates me to make more.