This is a quick guide to how to make a decent Blog header / Banner.
the first thing your going to need to do is set the size of your page.
- Make the page sure the page is set to RGB color mode.
- Next make sure the with is 760 (in Pixels)
- The Height should max 300% (also in Pixels)
Now look for your desired texture and go to file- place. I used a texture from a friend so credits go to Gemma Nunn.
- Make a new layer and using the gradient tool drag out your desired gradient.
- Create another layer for Brushes name it brushes, remember to name your layers.
- Click Pallet- load brush and choose a brush or make your own brush. You can also mess around with the brushes properties by going to window- brush palette.
You should use shortcuts to improve the speed of your work.
Use fill on the layer palette to blend in image keeping more detail then using opacity.
Now it's time to add text
- Choose a font from Photoshop's font library or If you haven't found a font you like go to this site. http://www.fontsquirrel.com/ this is a recommended site for free fonts. Download the TTF of your font and install it and you should have it in photoshop if it doesn't show up just restart Photoshop.
Make sure Once everything is finished you save the header as a JPEG.
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