GFX C4Ds?

Well, depends on the kind of c4d. There's four main types.

There's effect c4ds, that look like this, usually:

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Effect c4ds are used for extra effects in a sig, but can also be used as background elements. These are best if set to a lightening blend mode, like lighten or screen.
A sig using effect c4ds:
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Solid c4ds look something like this:

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Solid c4ds (that's not really the official name for them) are used mainly to fill up backgrounds, and can create a snotload of depth if used correctly. Best kept on normal blend mode.
A sig using solid c4ds:
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Fractal c4ds often are similar to this:

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I don't use fractals very often but they, to my knowledge, are best used for giving a signature some texture, along with a subtle effect. Either that, or can be used for making a background. The blend mode of choice changes between different fractals.
A sig using fractal c4ds:
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And wireframe c4ds, probably the rarest, resemble this:

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These are used as background implements, they can also spice up a dull or solid area of a tag. You really only use these on a darkening opacity, usually "multiply."
A sig using wireframe c4ds:
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Hope this helps!

***These are tags made by me, and everything else in this post (including the c4ds) is not made by me. I do not claim ownership on any of the non-asterisked pieces.
 
Swerve Left said:
Sorry for offtopic, but, fave, do you mind if I snatch those first 2 c4ds?
Of course; they aren't mine. If you want more go here. That PB has loads upon loads of c4ds. It's quite a find, especially on Photobucket.
 
Whoa, thanks aton for the share!

Anyways, Peach, if you look at tuts, it sometimes gives you some examples on how to use them;)
 
you have to search, go try deviant art, they have some really nice ones there
but make sure to ask the creator first
 
wow fave. that's a nice little essay. i never really understood how to use the wireframes but you explained everything. thanks!

EDIT: thanks for the like too fave. the guy also has some nice stocks.
 
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