Congrats on your first stamp!Just a couple suggestions (you know I can't resist on this one
). I noticed that your stamp's border is somewhat difficult to see. If you take a look at *Yuna--angel's stamp, you'll notice it has some little black pixels on the borders that gives it a little bit of a shadow. You may want to think about using a template that does that, or adding it yourself in a way that doesn't mess up the transparency of the border.Also, because you used =Stock-By-Crystal's template, I assume you are using Photoshop 7.0 with Adobe ImageReady, or a very similar setup. Did you know that it's possible for ImageReady to "tween" the animation, making smooth fades between frames?
You know by now that I've implemented your advice looong before I've replied to this, but I just wanted to say THANK YOU. 
You've made two excellent points about transparency/drop shadows and tweening. I still have to fix this stamp up, but it's safe to say I wouldn't have been able to make the 30+ stamps since this one without your expertise. 
I appreciate all the help!
You've made two excellent points about transparency/drop shadows and tweening. I still have to fix this stamp up, but it's safe to say I wouldn't have been able to make the 30+ stamps since this one without your expertise. I appreciate all the help!No problem. I have been amazed at how fast you've been cranking out stamps. 
Just out of curiosity, have you thought of diversifying, or are you just going to stick with Portal stamps?
Just out of curiosity, have you thought of diversifying, or are you just going to stick with Portal stamps?
What's interesting is that I've had a busier week than usual during this surge of productivity. 
It may be because I've pretty much had the house to myself (I can work in absolute peace). Anyway, I have been thinking about making some non-Portal stamps. I figure I'll round out the last 10 or so I have planned for the fandom and then, if inspiration strikes, tackle some with more general messages. I've been pretty inspired by QS-Positive.
It may be because I've pretty much had the house to myself (I can work in absolute peace). Anyway, I have been thinking about making some non-Portal stamps. I figure I'll round out the last 10 or so I have planned for the fandom and then, if inspiration strikes, tackle some with more general messages. I've been pretty inspired by QS-Positive. Glad to hear it. Did you make the stamps from scratch, or are you using a template?
Hmm...is there a difference between stamp bases and stamp templates? I feel that there is, but if you could clarify for me...
If there is a difference, I don't know what it is. (Honestly, I don't think there is one).