Album Magic
A step-by-step course in album creation
New class opens in 2010
It’s time to kick your scrapbooking up a notch!
If you’re comfortable creating complete 12 X 12 digital pages but the idea of creating a cohesive album based on a single theme sends you running in the opposite direction, then this class is for you! Join Anna Aspnes as she demystifies album creation and leads you, one step at a time, through her own tried and tested process that will have you planning and executing albums over and over in record time.
This class isn't about producing a specific album with a set theme. Instead it provides a framework to which you can apply your own photos, stories and themes...
- Whether you have children or not
- Whether you scrapbook everyday or special occasions
- Whether you combine photos with stories or keep things simple
- Whether you use one photo or many
- Whether you consider yourself artsy or traditional
- Regardless of your age and where you are in your life
At every step, you will learn to make your own choices based on your own preferences and style to create your own personalized album.
How much do I need to know in advance?
Suitable for users of Adobe Photoshop Elements 6, 7 or 8 and Photoshop CS3 and CS4, this course is designed for the intermediate digital crafter using either a Mac or PC. While you do not need to be proficient in any of these programs, you do need to be familiar with using them and understand the concept of layers. (If you've never used Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, take a look at our introductory class, "Just the Basics, Ma'am" taught by Renee Pearson.)
Questions? Send them to Anna at anna@reneepearson.com.
Key Concepts
Week 1: Plan. Organize. Execute (November 11)
The importance of planning
Selecting a theme: StoryFocused vs. FotoFocused pages
Selecting and organizing photos
Grouping and simple photo editing
Create an album framework: photos + documentation
Choosing a style and color palette
Selecting and organizing digital supplies: The Magic 5
Selecting a theme: StoryFocused vs. FotoFocused pages
Selecting and organizing photos
Grouping and simple photo editing
Create an album framework: photos + documentation
Choosing a style and color palette
Selecting and organizing digital supplies: The Magic 5
Week 2: Templates. The Secrets Disclosed (November 18)
The Basic 1, 2, 3 and 4: Move, Resize, Rotate, Flip
Templates Restructured: Addition
Templates Restructured: Subtraction
Substitution techniques
Customizing templates with brushes
Text tricks
Stacking techniques
Templates Restructured: Addition
Templates Restructured: Subtraction
Substitution techniques
Customizing templates with brushes
Text tricks
Stacking techniques
Week 3: Closing the Deal (November 25)
Album vs. Photobook
The Cover
Prepare to Print
Closing the Deal
Deconstructed: FotoFocused Album
Deconstructed: StoryFocused Album
The Final Word
The Cover
Prepare to Print
Closing the Deal
Deconstructed: FotoFocused Album
Deconstructed: StoryFocused Album
The Final Word
Supplies? Don't worry!
To take part in Album Magic, all you need is:
Access to a PC or MAC computer and
Photoshop Elements 6, 7 or 8 or
Photoshop CS3 or CS4.
In addition to your course materials, you'll receive exclusive templates by Anna Aspnes. Digital supplies are provided by Designer Digitals.
Which one are you? Learn the difference between these two *labels* and how to use my TemplateStarter and Guide Packs as a springboard to modifying your own templates. Exclusive StoryFocused and FotoFocused templates Included.
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