how to brand a stock image for your blog posts in photoshop
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Don't use a dull blog post image ever again; learn how to brand free images with your original design and make your blog images truly stand out. This is a guide to brand your images in Photoshop. See the full tutorial as well as using other tools to rock your images in this post at Traffic Generation Café: http://www.trafficgenerationcafe.com/create-free-images-for-blog-posts This presentation was created by Darren DeMatas of IntertwineMarketing.com from Traffic Generation Café.TRANSCRIPT
How To Brand A Stock ImageThe Non-‐Graphic Designers Guide
Photoshop
Set Canvas (image) Size913 x 530 For Traffic Genera2on Cafe
Add Texture To Background Color
Select PaBern
1
Reduce Effect 2
Add Free Image To Canvas
Add Image Over Background1
Reduce Opacity 3Set Blending Mode To MulKply2
Add Color GradientUsing Colors From Pale<e
Double Click Gradient Tool 1
Set Two Colors 2
Create Gradient3
Blend Gradient To ImageMake The Color Subtle
Set Blending Mode To SoN Light1 Reduce
Opacity 2
Add A Strategically Placed Shape For Text
She’s Looking At the Shape -‐ Great Place To Put Text
Pick A “Pre Approved” Color 2
Create A Shape
1Adjust Blending and
Opacity3
Type In HeadlineUse Your Brand’s Font
Combine Small Text with Large 1
Add Your Logo
Blend If Needed
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How To Create a Blog Post Image That Gets Noticed And Drives Traffic
Created by Darren DeMatas for
Click on the title below to read his full tutorial
How To Create a Blog Post Image That Gets Noticed And Drives Traffic
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