Welcome to the class!
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Welcome to the class! =)
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Yay! I definitely enjoyed the first lesson~ Can’t wait to learn more.
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Weird it won’t let me edit some of the posts I made like the index??
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https://youtu.be/2deFSrxmLyg
Lesson 2 - Making A Banner
Also! Cutting out images and using masks =)
Assignment - Find a background image on unsplash and a non cut out image (png) of an actor/actress or model. Cut of the image using one of the methods shown and refine your cutout. Add the background and cut out image to your banner - Add title. You do not need to add the mask effect. - This might be in a future assignment.
Due date - 4 days after you watch the video
Sorry that the video is long - if you like it that way let me know - if not also let me know so I can find a way to talk less lmao
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@CarKann first one is a bit late oopsie daisy, sorry!!
i went a bit overboard on the banner and made it a gif but i had an idea an ran with it, sorry
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Lesson #2
Summary
So, I tried again. I’m actually really happy with the outcome of this banner. I did a little blending too, sorry. Maybe I don’t hate banners as much as I thought I did. lol
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Sorry, I’m a bit late. Here’s my entry for lesson #1!
I learnt a ton of stuff today and kind of struggled a bit since I don’t have photoshop (I ended up using Canva but used the same technique). Do any of you guys know free alternatives to photoshop?
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if you can, birdysources on tumblr has cracked versions of photoshop.
not technically legal, obviously, but free
alternatively, GIMP is decent, if a bit of a learning curve. I used to use Pixlr but I don’t know if it’s changed at all.
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When you download the “app” for notifications and still don’t receive any 
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photopes\a and pixlr e and x arent bad alternatives, personally i use photopea 
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Hey guys I’m going to individually grade all the assignments today. If I have enough time I’ll start on the next lesson. What do you guys want to see in the video =)
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Alright so the way I did this - I’m using a 10 points system. 10/10 means you did the assignment as asked. If you however did something noticeable that I catch (things that may be on future or old lessons) I’ll show you how to improve them. If you get a lower score then 10/10 - you may repost your assignment if you want - honestly it doesn’t matter to me but if you want to go for it! . If I’m just pointing out some tips and your score is 10/10 - you don’t need to repost - just keep it in mind for the future =)
Please don’t click the drop downs on the other students grades - to respect their privacy - unless they allow it.
Laura's Lesson 1 Grade
9/10 - Good Work!
Tips to improve! Font Blends in a little too much with the background - I would either use a shadow/glow or move the font. This picture actually has a large negative space area that’s not to close to the top where you could move it.
Laura's Lesson 2 Grade
10/10 - Awesome job! - Love the images and nice job with text behind her hair!
W.L.Ink's Lesson 1 Grade
10/10 - Great Job! - You completed the lesson as described! Font/font placement/colors are excellent! =)
Manya707 's Lesson 1 Grade
10/10 - Great Job! - Your fonts are excellent! - Especially how you added the two colors! =) Really love that flowers font btw!
Daisy's Lesson 1 Grade
10/10 - Great Job! - Since you noticed the line placement is a little off - I’m not going to knock off points - I do that too from time to time haha. Colors look great and I see a slight shadow so it doesn’t blend in with the background. Awesome!
nyxarra's Lesson 1 Grade
10/10 - Great Job! - Looks great! The color from the background and font contrast very well and it very easy to read! =)
kacchan's Lesson 1 Grade
9/10 - Great Job! - So there were two things I notice. One was the color on the title. It’s contrast/grade is a little too similar with the background so it kinda of blends in. I changed the color to b&w in that area so you can visually see how similar the colors are. So for that area I would add a shadow or glow so it would stand out a little more. The other thing was just to drop the author down a little (but this is my personal option with the ‘boarder’) The font itself and spacing looks great, and great quality image!
kacchan's Lesson 2 Grade
10/10 - Awesome job! - Love the font and the gif is awesome!
icymonkey2004's Lesson 2 Grade
10/10 - Great Job! - Beautiful picture - love the font - and great placement!
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Lesson #2:
Thoughts!
You know, this was pretty difficult for me. I really enjoyed doing the assignment, but I had a difficult time finding images that I liked enough to use. That’s more of a me issue though, not so much an issue with the lesson or something. Learning curves and all that!
Either way, even though this is my first attempt at making a banner like this, I’m happy with it!
Also, I like the longer videos. I don’t mind the shorter ones, but I prefer long videos just because it feels like there’s more to learn and more for me to grasp. That’s just my opinion, though!
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My thoughts:
Damn I struggled with this. I couldn’t find the perfect software to edit. I tried Photopea at first but realised that the tools were harder to use and some weren’t there that I needed. Paint 3D was my second option but it had LESSER tools to use which nearly drove me crazy since I was nearly done. In the end, I stuck with Canva. I’m not really happy with the outcome and I feel like I could have done better.
PS: Sorry for bothering you @CarKann. I think you accidentally wrote Lesson #2 for my grades in post 55 when it should be Lesson #1.
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thoughts - well, thank you for making me make a banner lol, it’s been a long time since I really struggle with them. I never know what to do with the text and you can probably tell by the assignment. I’m not super happy with it but I definitely learnt some things making it! Thanks for the lesson!
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Thanks for letting me know! =) (when I get some more time today or tomorrow I’ll grade your recent work too!)
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https://youtu.be/klnDKn-X19Q
Lesson 3 - Brushes!
Basics about brushes and how to create them!
Assignment - Make your own watermark! - Turn in option - Send png (transparent background) - or make a banner or cover with your watermark
Due date - 3 days after you watch the video (honestly I’m not super strict with due dates - just turn them in when you can - if you need more time just let me know)
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How exactly do we send you the watermark? Do we just post it as a png or jpeg?
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