READ® Posters Made Easy: Getting Creative with Adobe® Photoshop® Elements Webinar Archive

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4. The Products: READ DVD Genres & Subjects READ CD Box Set The License: Not-for-profit organizations promoting libraries and literacy Cannot sell posters but can give or donate Share and post projects online The Compatibility: READ Design Studio discs Photo-editing software

7. Creating Your Own Backgrounds: Scan art at at least 300 dpi, add READ type treatment, and insert silhouetted reader. Manipulating Layers: Select Image > Rotate to arrange image and layers in different orientation. Select the Move tool then Shift + Corner rotation arrows to turn layer in increments. Alt + left-mouse click and drag to duplicate layer. Methods to Change Colors: Use Eyedropper to grab color and Paint Bucket to paint on solid color. Select Enhance > Adjust Color > Color Variations to keep gradient in color. Use Color Replacement Tool to grab color and maintain gradient: Use the Eyedropper to grab color and Brush Color Replacement tool to paint.

8. Adding Elements: Use Text tool to add words, Leading to adjust spacing, Eyedropper to match color. Use same process to add new images as when inserting reader. Ensure you have rights to use the image. Layer Styles: Select desired layer, go to Styles and Effects box, use left dropdown to select category and right dropdown menu to experiment with different effects and styles. Right-click the layer and select Clear Layer Style to undo an effect or style.

9. Digital Downloads: Crop reader’s image and use Rectangular Marquee Tool to draw frame. Right-click and choose Select Inverse. Use Eyedropper tool to grab color of frame and Brush to paint over selection. Drag reader’s image to digital download. Use Image>Transform>Perspective to fit to poster’s design. Other projects: Buttons Tattoos T-shirt transfers Ann Cocca, Halfmoon Public Library

10. Helpful Shortcuts: To open file window = double-click gray workspace To pan while zoomed = Spacebar + left-click & drag To duplicate Layer = ALT + left-click & drag To rotate an object in 15° intervals = Shift + corner rotation arrows Other quick commands: To exit a function or tool = Esc To undo = CTRL + Z To accept a change or say “OK” = Enter

11. READ Design Studio Info Page with links to video tutorials, creative ideas, and archived webinars. READ Design Studio Blog for tips and trivia. READ Poster Flickrfor inspiring images. Thank you for attending! Please use the code CREATIVE to receive 30% off any ALA Graphics digital download! Valid thru April 30, 2011. ALA Store purchases fund advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library professionals worldwide.