GARY FONG'S ALBUM DESIGNER TUTORIAL
FOR PHOTOSHOP CS
©Gary Fong http://www.garyfongestore.com
FOLLOW ALONG TUTORIAL: EXAMPLE 1 (approx time: 3-10 minutes)
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Let's do this page together. Low resolution copies of these images are provided in the "tutorial images" folder so you can create this page.
Skills learned: Sloppy Border, Ripped Edge Effect, Dark Opaque
Please get used to your new habit! - Whenever you do ANYTHING to an image (resize/add border/move... etc.) You must hold down the [CTRL] or [APPLE] key while moving the image.
....You are going to hold these buttons down a lot!

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Using the "SELECT IMAGES" button, load the two images for JUST the Cake and the hands closeups - do NOT select the film spool images yet - you are going to save this a separate step SHOW ME

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After repositioning the items, create a black opaque image!
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You may have to move some layers in front of others... SHOW MEFrequently Asked Questions

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ADD RIPPED EDGE OVERLAY - Button 7A is cool because you can add a photo quality overlay over an image giving it great border effects. Let's give this one a torn edge... SHOW ME

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ADD FILM SPOOL - This is fun. You're going to add a film spool reel on this page with a drop shadow. SHOW ME

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LET'S FINISH OFF THIS PAGE by adding text.
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THIS SOFTWARE REQUIRES A SPECIAL SAVE STEP, DON'T JUST "SAVE"
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END OF TUTORIAL - For frequently asked questions, CLICK HERE