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![]() I've looked at Pixlr. It is a very fine program, especially for an online/in-browser one. Very capable and covering at least the basics and more to boot. As far as I can see, GIMP can do anything Pixlr can, and I'm much more familiar with that program, so I'll just stick to that ![]() Still, you may be able to help. What do you do to "embed" the ornaments into the cover, so they don't look "tacked on"? You can tell me what you do in Pixlr. I'll transpose your workflow into GIMP myself ![]() Quote:
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![]() I see pixlr worked for you. If you have questions, just ask. The text you made with the Generate Cover Plugin? If so, please export them and share the zip-files. That would be great. And add the font in your replay. ![]() MiniMouse |
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Okay, first I load my layer in and then the second one. Then pixlr has like 10 different functions that merges these two layers by providing different merge options. Most of the time I test them all and see what comes out if it. The effect is so great sometimes. MiniMouse |
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Here you go. The font used in the two default covers is Gentium Book Basic, available on fontspace. For the fanfic cover with the pretty picture, I used two fonts: Ringbearer and Dwarf Runes, both of which are available for free here.
Note that the settings for the left and right margins on my covers aren't exactly fixed; I tend to tweak them if I don't like what I see and mess around till I feel they're just right. YMMV. |
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These are some of those I've done with your covers here ^_^
I'm liking the sherlock holmes font a lot, thanks for the hint ![]() (simply wanted you to see some) ![]() |
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![]() If you want to share and you made them with the Generate Cover Plugin then export the zip-files and put them up here (hint, hint... I what the first one at least, pleaseeeeee)! And post the font for all the covers in your reply. So everyone knows what to look for if the font is not on his computer. I love this. You ALL so great. Karma to you all ![]() MiniMouse |
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MiniMouse, thank you so much for recommending pixlr: I just used it to rework a cover I originally made in GC, which is fast becoming my favourite tool. Now I've a new use for GC: making rough drafts of covers! I used GC to plan the text placement, colours, fonts, sizes and then recreated it in pixlr; shaved off at least 30 minutes there because I just copied over the GC settings.
The font used is Trajan, which is also the font used in the original Mummy promotional posters; note that it's not free, but you can get it if you know where to look. ![]() |
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4 more covers: scanned as is, with only the author and title removed.
All covers are cardboard, and you can use them as a basis for something more elaborate. If you do, please post the result ![]() edit: added a brown one, with an elaborate pattern. |
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err, I think I don't have the settings anymore, I change font/spacing/background cover for almost each fic so I usually don't save... I simply used your cover and the Sherlock Holmes font you linked in some previous post (or Georgia for the 2nd cover) ![]() |
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![]() Next time, SAVE THEM and share (please)! And yes, I meant the little red dart button in the Generate Cover Plugin. It will export your files, even if it is just for your own backup. It is work sometimes to recreate settings you liked (or someone else like) and would help to share cool looking settings. But I like the first one very much, so I think I have to recreate that myself. Thanks for the inspiration. ![]() MiniMouse Last edited by MiniMouse; 09-18-2013 at 03:04 AM. |
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![]() These are no book covers, right? They are for your music? I like the artwork. ![]() The first one is the final or the second one? Or are they both final? Anyway, I like the first one more. The picture is more sharp and I personally prefer that. MiniMouse |
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