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mary_greenman (mary_greenman) wrote in rp_tutorials,
@ 2011-06-30 22:49:00

Entry tags:

question: graphics, question: layouts

a dash of this and a pinch of that
Does anybody know how to make a header + topbar journal on LJ and would be willing to teach me/send me to the link that teaches you how to combined both? I'm a fan of the flexible squares and recognize most of the sections and such in it so if you could link me to something that teaches this, that would be wonderful! <3

Also, I'm wondering if someone could tell me what makes a file .psd? I mean, I know it's a Photoshop file but is it just a type that is associated with the program or is it something to do with coloring?

I know this doesn't have a whole lot to do with RPing but I didn't know where else to go!

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cordate
2011-07-01 05:25 pm UTC (link)

Typically, saving a file as a .psd allows you to leave your layers, effects, etc. intact in case you need to edit them later. (Saving as .jpg, .png, .gif, or any other format flattens the image and you can no longer edit your adjustments.) For example, if you took a photo and added a variety of adjustment layers, then saved the file as a .psd, you would be able to go back in and edit those adjustment layers. This is especially useful for a graphic that has text — you can just go back in and edit if you've made a typo and you won't have to start over from scratch.

For compatibility with other Adobe products, .psd files can be imported to both Illustrator and InDesign. (They're almost guaranteed to be compatible with other Adobe products as well, but I've only used them with Illustrator and InDesign.) Again, the ability to save a file with layers and as a .psd comes in handy here as well, as you can edit the .psd and you won't have to re-place the file.

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	cordate 2011-07-01 05:27 pm UTC (link)
	Also, totally left this out, but I don't know of anywhere that can teach you to make a header + topbar on LJ, but I do know that ~mintyapple on LJ has a variety of Flexible Squares layouts, and you might be able to find one you like there. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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