creating sexy sideshows

creating sexy sideshowsby @sabrina

january 12th, 2012

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the basics

the three c’s

the bonus

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the basics

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use hi-res images.

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know your resources.

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the basics fan-sites.org/hosted-sites/television-shows

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the basics fan-sites.org/hosted-sites/television-shows

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the basics disparue.org/caps/television

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additional links

www.homeofthenutty.com

www.longagocaptures.org

www.allstars-online.net

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don’t use squished images.

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a kitten diesevery time

you use a shittyscreencap.

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set up a template psd620 x 408 (trivia)620 x 760 (quote)

250 x 250 (pick em)

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the three c’s

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cropping

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the three c’s think outside of the straight line, use diagonal cropping

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be creative, don’t need to show a whole face.

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try circles!

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the three c’s cropping

lasso tool

polygonal lasso tool

elliptical marquee tool

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contrast

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the three c’s contrast is super important because many people don’t have their iPhones

at full brightness!

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the three c’s contrast

levels

curves

brightness / contrast

“screen” layer style

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resources:

www.buycolor.tumblr.com

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coloring

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try pulling out pops of bright colors

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go crazy on screencaps, your audience is already seeing an

un-stylized version on the tv screen.

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create a consistent color palette to give your sideshow a holistic look and

feel. this will come into play when sideshows appear on the web.

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the three c’s contrast

selective color

channel mixer

hue & saturation

color fills, layer styles

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bonus tips and tricks!

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the three c’s creative backgrounds

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the three c’s cardboard cutouts

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the three c’s ghetto instagram technique

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the three c’s if all else fails, put a bird on it

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thanks!please follow me on twitter @sabrina

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