If you haven’t already read Part 1 and Part 2, go back and read them now. This is the final part of the Frame Animation series for Photoshop. Hopefully before …
Frame Animation: Part 2
This is a direct continuation of Frame Animation: Part 1. If you haven’t read the first post, please start there. Layers to Frames When first opening a layered image in …
Frame Animation: Part 1
When using Photoshop to create an animation based on frames, design the images/elements first, in layers. (This is the option for an animated GIF image.) Create Layers to Make Frames …
Title Design
One mark of a new designer? A timid title. The title is a huge part of any book cover. In fact, it should be written in huge letters on the …
Cover Formatting Definitions
This illustrates the main parts of a print book cover. Some, like the title, are obvious. Others, like bleed, may make you go, “Huh?” This page provides general information on …
Copyright Matters
One of the biggest pitfalls book authors and designers can deal with is copyright. Some of the most common concerns involve copyright of images, such as: The author linked below …
Minimum Required Tools
When creating any product for publication, there are a few must-haves. You may choose which specific programs to use – but you’ll need at least ONE in each of the …