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Creating Engaging Cover Art for Videos Using Photoshop

Published by Rabbit Design

Date: December 8, 2023

Category: Graphic Design and Video Editing

Video Length: 17 minutes and 41 seconds

Introduction to the Project

We begin by outlining our objective: creating a multifaceted cover art for a video. We utilize the 'Cheaper Critics Shorts' file, diving into the project with a clear vision.

Editing and Enhancing Images

We demonstrate adjusting existing graphics, including turning off effects and populating images. Key focus areas include alignment, the use of tools like the pencil tool for precision, and adding black borders for visual effect.

Building a Composition with Cover Art

The video emphasizes the importance of composition in creating engaging media. We explore adding and arranging multiple cover arts to create a layered, visually appealing stack, reflecting the concept of producing multiple videos.

Refining the Details

Attention is given to adding drop shadows for depth and tweaking layer styles for each element to achieve the desired visual effect. The process involves experimenting with shadow angles and sizes to enhance the layered look.

Incorporating Text and Final Touches

We discuss the challenges of incorporating text into a complex graphic and explore different placement and backing options to ensure the text stands out. Techniques like adjusting text spacing and applying a brushed fade effect are employed.

Finalizing and Exporting for Social Media

In the concluding steps, we focus on fine-tuning the design, considering how it will appear on various social media platforms, especially the truncation effect on platforms like Facebook. We also explore the possibility of adding shadows to text elements but decide against it for aesthetic reasons.