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How to Replace Images in Microsoft Word Template

How to Replace Images in Microsoft Word Template

If you’ve recently purchased a Microsoft Word or Publisher template from platforms like Godserv.com, Etsy, Creative Market, or Design Bundles, you might find yourself needing to replace images within the template to personalize it. In this tutorial, we will focus on the “Change Image from File” method in Microsoft Word, which allows you to seamlessly replace photos and image backgrounds in your template. Whether you’re creating invitations, flyers, or any other document, mastering this technique will help you customize your templates effectively. So let’s dive in and learn how to replace images in Microsoft Word templates! Video Tutorial Open the Microsoft Word Template: Begin by opening the Word template you purchased. It could be an invitation, brochure, or any other document you wish to customize. Familiarize yourself with the existing images that need replacement. Locate the Image Placeholder: Identify the image placeholder within the template. It is usually denoted by…    read more 

Edit Microsoft Word Funeral Program Template

Edit Microsoft Word Funeral Program Template

When it comes to creating a funeral program, Microsoft Word offers a versatile and user-friendly platform to bring your vision to life. In this blog, we will provide a comprehensive review of how to edit Microsoft Word Funeral Program Templates. By learning these essential tips and tricks, you can accomplish 90 percent of the work required to edit these templates efficiently. We have also included a video tutorial that covers the main focus areas, including inserting photos, editing text, and modifying colors. So let’s dive in and become proficient in editing Funeral Program Templates using Microsoft Word! Video Tutorial Replacing Photos in Word One crucial aspect of personalizing funeral program templates is replacing the default photos with meaningful images. The video tutorial demonstrates the step-by-step process to accomplish this. By following along, you will learn how to select and insert a photo, adjust its size, and position it correctly within…    read more 

smudge script

Smudge Script Photoshop Lettering Technique

September 12, 2018 |

Multidisciplinary designer Luke Choice tells stories through dynamic color and composition for a broad range of clients. Learn as you follow along with this talented artist, how to create Smudge Script in Photoshop. [creativ_button url=”https://create.adobe.com/2018/6/27/creative_house_calls.html” icon=”” label=”View Detailed Tutorial on Adobe Create Magazine” colour=”theme” colour_custom=”” size=”large” edge=”rounded” target=”_self”]

Smart Object

How to Insert a Photo into a Photoshop Smart Object

Smart Object are sometimes used for image place holders within a Photoshop template. Smart Objects are layers that contain image data from raster or vector images, such as Photoshop or Illustrator files. Smart Objects preserve an image’s source content with all its original characteristics, enabling you to perform nondestructive editing to the layer. That’s a mouth full for those not familiar with Photoshop, but simply put, a Smart Objects holds a Photo or Vector Image in a container, allowing you to make nondestructive edit. The Smart Object technique for Photo place holders within a template is very ideal. This tutorial will show you how to insert a Photo into a Smart Object that is contained in a template. In this case, it will be a Funeral Program Template by Godserv Designs. Template Used Dignity Funeral Program Photoshop Template Photo Used for Smart Object Courtesy of Gene Gerber, Unsplash.com Application Requirement Photoshop CS3 or…    read more 

Gradient Layer Style - Gradient Editor Photoshop

How to Edit Photoshop Template Gradient Layer Style

Knowing how to Edit a Photoshop Template Gradient Layer Style is important, because many Photoshop Templates uses gradient layer effects for lighting, shading, background color and more. A gradient is basically a transition of one color to another. In this Photoshop tutorial, you will learn how to edit a Gradient Layer Style (Effect) that is in a Photoshop Template. Template Used Church Anniversary Events Rack Card Template Application Requirement Photoshop CS3 or higher How to Edit Photoshop Template Gradient Layer Style Open your layer palette and find the layer that has a gradient layer style applied to it. In this case the layer is named ‘Gradient Overlay” – this layer has a gradient overlay effect on it that you will need to edit in order to change the gradient color. This template has a black to purple gradient. We will be changing the Purple to Blue. Click the small arrow…    read more 

Edit templates

How to Edit Templates in Photoshop

Here is a brief overview tutorial on how to Edit templates in Photoshop. You will need Adobe Photoshop to Edit Adobe Photoshop Templates. If you do not own Adobe Photoshop, you can download a trial version or purchase it here:http://tinyurl.com/n4stbhf Files Used: Christmas Party Flyer Template How to Edit Templates in Photoshop Ensure that your file has been downloaded and unzipped to use. 1- Open Ps. Click on file > Open. 2- A new box will appear. Select the Photoshop template you would like to use and then select open. 3-You may get a new box appear stating that the file is using fonts that are not on your PC. At this point, if the required fonts came with the template close Photoshop and install the font, then re open Photoshop and the template. If the template did not come with the fonts needed follow the prompts on the pop…    read more 

Performance Matters-Optimizing Page Load

Performance Matters-Optimizing Page Load

Performance Matters-Optimizing Page Load Performance matters when you have spent time and money to build a website and rely on it to make revenue or retain visitors. Visitors will leave a site if it does not load fast or the performance is lacking in both speed and functionality. Optimizing your website is a valuable necessity that will pay off in both a growth in traffic and revenue. Course Description In this course you’ll learn how to improve web-page performance. We’ll cover what that means, why it’s so important to consider, and how you can optimize your web pages so they perform well. What You’ll Learn What website performance is and how you can measure it. Why the difference between overall and perceived performance is important. How to use Google’s DevTools and PageSpeed insights. How to optimise the overall performance of your sites using server-side optimisation and by reducing HTTP requests. How…    read more 

Building WordPress Themes With Bootstrap

Building WordPress Themes With Bootstrap

Building WordPress Themes With Bootstrap – In this course you’re going to learn how to convert a portfolio HTML template into a WordPress theme. Along the way, you’ll learn the basics of WordPress theme development as well as more complex techniques, such as creating custom queries and widgets. What You’ll Learn How to prepare the theme files. How to create the page header, blog page content and footer. How to create the blog page sidebar. How to load the necessary scripts. How to create the post page and recent projects widget. Finally, you’ll learn how to create the homepage and contact page. [creativ_button url=”http://themeforest.net/item/building-wordpress-themes-with-bootstrap/14806107?ref=Godserv” icon=”” label=”Download” colour=”theme” colour_custom=”” size=”large” edge=”rounded” target=”_self”]

Landing Page Design Principles

Landing Page Design Principles

Landing Page Design Principles As a web designer, I’m sure you’ve had to design a landing page at some point. If you haven’t, you will. So why not get a head start and learn the essentials of landing page design? This course will teach you what a landing page is, what structure it might typically have, and how you should design it for best results. What You’ll Learn What a landing page is, and the difference between a landing page and what we typically call a homepage. How to create an effective landing page structure. How to increase your conversion rate with message matching, freebies, an effective call to action, A/B testing, and other techniques. A detailed guide to designing each element of the landing page [creativ_button url=”http://themeforest.net/item/landing-page-design-principles/15394176?ref=Godserv” icon=”” label=”Download” colour=”theme” colour_custom=”” size=”large” edge=”rounded” target=”_blank”]

Mobile UI Design for Beginners

Mobile UI Design for Beginners

Mobile UI Design for Beginners  course provides an introduction to designing mobile interfaces. If you’re new to UI design, or creating your first app, it should be a great place to start. Follow me as I design an app interface, and get familiar with the conventions and basic principles of working on mobile apps. What You’ll Learn The limitations and opportunities in mobile design. How to put together the building blocks of mobile UI design; grids, typography, colour, and anatomy. How to create the skeleton of your design. How to build a finished example site. [creativ_button url=”http://themeforest.net/item/mobile-ui-design-for-beginners/14804643?ref=Godserv” icon=”” label=”Download” colour=”theme” colour_custom=”” size=”large” edge=”rounded” target=”_self”]

Masks

Digital Painting in Photoshop Ep.16 – Masks and Selections

December 23, 2011 |

Digital Painting in Photoshop Ep.16 – Masks and Selections : This tutorial will cover the basics of painting with Masks and Selections, you should look at Episode 11, that covers Line Art before looking at this, so you get a good understanding of what we are doing. 1. Making Lineart/Inks 2. Creating Masks 3. Creating Custom Patterns 4. Laying in Patterns 5. Painting in Selections     Digital Painting in Photoshop Ep.16 – Masks and Selections [sociallocker] [/sociallocker]    

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Digital Painting in Photoshop Ep.15: Stroke Path Techniques

November 16, 2011 |

Digital Painting in Photoshop: In this tutorial we will be looking at different stroke path techniques, using a pen tool also using shapes and paths. 1. Paths + Brush Tool 2. Pen Tool Strokes 3. Creating Patterns 4. Custom Shapes tip 5. Industrial Design Uses     Digital Painting in Photoshop Ep.15: Stroke Path Techniques [sociallocker] [/sociallocker]  

ERGONOMICS

Digital Painting in Photoshop Epi.14: Ergonomics

November 2, 2011 |

Digital Painting in Photoshop: In this tutorial we will be looking at Ergonomics and how it relates to Digital painting. We will be discussing specifically how to arranging your workstation, stylus handling other useful aids and Tips. [sociallocker] [/sociallocker]  

Digital Painting in Photoshop Epi 12: Transform tools

October 7, 2011 |

In this tutorial we will will learn how to use the  Transform tools in our Digital Painting projects, we will learn some Tips for Free Transform, Additional Options, Warp option and I will showcase some examples of how you can use these techniques in your work flow.

Digital Painting in Photoshop Epi 7: Custom Brushes

August 12, 2011 |

In this tutorial we will learn about making your own custom brushes. Custom brushes can be very useful, they can be used to paint different types of textures and shapes and they are especially useful in the Digital Painting workflow, because they can be saved and used in multiple projects, saving you a lot of time. Lets get started! Topics Include: 1. What are Custom Brushes? 2. How to make one 3. Using a photo 4. Using brush to make silhouettes [sam id=3 codes=’false’] Speed Painting: African Female Portrait

Digital Painting in Photoshop Epi 6: Brush Tool Presets

July 27, 2011 |

In this tutorial we will learn a little more about customizing our brushes and how to change the Photoshop presets for use in our Digital Painting projects, we will also learn how to save our brushes, manage brush sets and get familiar with brush modes. Lets get started! Topics Include: 1. Brush Settings 2. Saving Brushes/Tools 3. Managing Sets 4. Brush Modes [sam id=3 codes=’false’] Speed Painting: Cinematic Environment Sketches: Desert

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Digital Painting in Photoshop Epi 6: Brush Tool Settings

July 22, 2011 |

In this Digital Painting in Photoshop tutorial we will learn how to use the brush tool and how to utilize different settings for our Digital Painting, we will also learn how to set up hot-keys, modify default settings and get familiar other amazing functions. Lets get started! Topics Include: 1. Brush Settings 2. Saving Brushes/Tools 3. Managing Sets 4. Brush Modes 5. Hotkeys/Actions [sam id=3 codes=’false’] Speed Painting: Environment Sketch Demo (Digital Painting in Photoshop)

Digital Painting in Photoshop Epi 5: Layers Palette

July 18, 2011 |

In this tutorial we will be learning about layers in Photoshop and how they can be used in our Digital Painting workflow. One of the most important keys to learning and mastering Photoshop is using layers. Layers allow you to work on individual parts of an image while not affecting other parts. You might say that layers are like transparency papers stacked on top of one another which can be repositioned separately and drawn on without disturbing each other. 1 Lets get Started! Topics Include: 1. What are layers? 2. Using the palette 3. Layer Modes 4. Workflow Tips 5. Layer Comps [sam id=3 codes=’false’] Speed Painting-Portrait Study: Masai

Digital Painting in Photoshop Epi 4: Photoshop Tools

July 13, 2011 |

In this tutorial we will be learning more of the Photoshop tools that are essential to Digital Painting workflow. When learning Digital Painting you can find a lot of information on techniques and tips n Tricks, but learning the tools and procedure first will allow you to be successful at painting. Lets get started! Topics Include: 1. Tools Overview 2. Tips for workflow   [sam id=3 codes=’false’] Speed Painting – Digital Painting of a friend