Using Graphic Creation Tools
Images are an important part of your business marketing. Having the skills to source, create, and edit images will help improve all areas of your digital business. It will also save you money on the cost of hiring graphic designers and reduce the time it takes to get things done like resizing logos and images, creating banner, online and offline ads, improve the quality of your product images, create content faster, deliver a more powerful and effective message to visitors and prospects on your site and social media, improve engagement with users, strengthen your brand and promote your business online, and much more!
In this video course, you will learn how to access and use free image creation and editing tools, basic and advanced image editing techniques using tools like Photoshop and free alternatives, creating images for web content, presentations, infographics, and social media, and more! Video lessons include links to additional tutorials, useful resources, and downloadable reference materials.
Course Content
Module 1 – Using Free Graphics Software
In this module, you will learn how to create and edit images using a FREE cloud-based image editor.
1 – Introduction
This video introduces you to a free online image creation tool we’ll be using in this module’s tutorials. You will learn what it is, what you can do with it, where to access it, how to sign up for a new account, and the main dashboard elements you will be working with. (5:09)
2 – How To Create Social Media Posts
Learn how to create a new design, using social media posts as an example. (7:40)
3 – How To Create Animated Posts
Learn how to create animated posts to use on social media and other places. (4:51)
4 – How To Use Photo Text
Learn how to use a unique feature of the software that lets you create text using images. (3:41)
5 – How To Create Presentations
Learn how to use this free software to create engaging presentations for online training, webinars, etc. (4:35)
6 – Customizing And Editing Your Graphics
Learn how to customize and edit your templates and projects. (6:44)
7 – How To Manage And Use Elements
Learn how to customize, edit, and add different elements to your designs. (4:51)
8 – Using The Resize Function
Learn how to repurpose your designs for different marketing activities, like posting your design on Facebook, then using the same design in your banner ads, offline flyers, etc. (2:34)
9 – Managing Your Files
Learn how to upload your own elements to use in your designs so you can customize your designs to fit your needs. (3:29)
10 – How To Use Fonts
Learn how to upload and use your own fonts to create better designs using text-based elements. (3:47)
Module 2 – Using GIMP Free Graphic Image Editing Software
GIMP is a free and open source image editor and an alternative to using Photoshop. This training module covers the basics of using GIMP, including some additional advanced tutorials.
1 – Getting Started With GIMP
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free program that allows you to do similar things to Photoshop and other image editors. This video shows you how to get started with GIMP. (1:36)
2 – How To Create, Save And Export Images
This video shows you how to open and save images in different formats, including how to export images for your projects. (1:54)
3 – How To Resize, Crop, Rotate, And Flip Images
This video covers the basics of resizing, cropping, rotating, and flipping images using GIMP. (2:05)
4 – Introduction To Layers
Learn how layers work in GIMP and how to move, resize, and merge layers. (1:40)
5 – Selection Tools
Selection tools are the best way to get the parts of the image you need for cropping, cutting, and more. In this video, you will learn how to use selection tools and the different types of selection tools used in GIMP. (2:41)
6 – Paint Tools – Part 1
In this video, you will learn how to use the Paint Tools in GIMP and what tool options are available for the Paint Tools. (4:40)
7 – Paint Tools – Part 2
Learn how to use the clone tool, healing tool, perspective clone tool, blur and sharpen tool, smudge tool, and the dodge and burn tool. (3:06)
8 – Digital Black And White Conversion
Learn how to do digital black and white image conversions. (2:41)
9 – Coloring A Black And White Sketch
Learn how to color in a black and white sketch using GIMP. (3:17)
10 – Tone Mapping With Colors & Exposures
In this advanced tutorial, you will learn how to do some tone mapping on images that you might need to add some color or give extra shadowing. (3:33)
11 – Film Grain Tutorial
In this advanced tutorial, you will learn how to remove noise from your photos. (2:03)
12 – Luminosity Masks
In this advanced tutorial, you will learn how to use luminosity masks to reduce color saturation in your photos and gain better control over what you see inside your photos. (4:52)
13 – Creating A Contrast Mask
In this advanced tutorial, you will learn how to create a contrast mask for your images. (1:32)
14 – Changing The Background Color – Part 1
Learn how to change the background color of your images using GIMP. (1:21)
15 – Changing The Background Color – Part 2
This video shows you a different way to change the background color of your images using GIMP. (1:47)
16 – Using The Blur Filters
Learn how to use GIMP’s blur, gaussian blur, motion blur, and pixelize blur filters, what these blur filters can do to your images and how to add extra cool effects. (3:32)
17 – Noise Removal With Selective Gaussian Blur
Learn how to use the selective gaussian blur filter to remove noise from your images. (0:58)
18 – Color Tools
Learn how to use color tools to switch color balance, brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation in areas of your image. (3:04)
19 – Path Tool
Learn how to use GIMP’s paths tool to create, edit, and move paths in your image. (1:17)
20 – Installing Scripts, Plugins And Brushes
There are many scripts, plugins, and brushes available for GIMP online. This video shows you how to install these on your copy of the software. (2:00)
Module 3 – Using Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is the world’s leading image editing and creation software. In this module, you will learn the basics of using Photoshop and some advanced techniques.
1 – Creating A New Document
Learn how to create a new document in Photoshop. (1:11)
2 – Common Selection Tools And Uses
Learn about some of the most common Photoshop selection tools and their uses. (2:10)
3 – File Types And Modes
Photoshop can save different file types for different uses. This video covers some of the main file types and modes you will use to save various files in Photoshop. (2:13)
4 – Cropping, Resizing And Image Resolution
Learn about image resolution and how to crop and resize images in Photoshop. (2:36)
5 – Working With Layers
Learn how to work with Layers in Photoshop documents. (1:55)
6 – Layer Blending Modes
Learn how use effects on layers and layer blending modes in Photoshop. (1:52)
7 – The Text Tool
Learn how to use the text tool in Photoshop. (1:48)
8 – Glowing Text Effect
Learn how to create a glowing text effect in Photoshop. (1:49)
9 – Gold Text Effect
Learn how to add a gold text effect that will make your text look as if it was dipped in gold. (2:06)
10 – Using Curves In Photoshop
Curves is a setting in Photoshop that allows you to get richer tones and colors in your pictures. Learn how to use Curves in Photoshop to improve lighting and color in your images. (2:30)
11 – How To Adjust Brightness, Contrast, And Exposure In Photoshop
Learn how to adjust brightness, contrast, and exposure to improve lighting in your image. (1:58)
12 – How To Adjust Hue And Saturation In Photoshop
Learn how to make your photos pop and change colors using the Hue and Saturation adjustments. (1:22)
13 – Photoshop Project 1: Create Web Banner Ads
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to create web banner ads using Photoshop. (4:25)
14 – Photoshop Project 2: Design For YouTube
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to create YouTube channel art using Photoshop. (2:32)
15 – Photoshop Project 3: Design A Facebook Advertisement
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to create a Facebook ad using Photoshop. (1:34)
16 – Photoshop Project 4: Design A Facebook Page Cover
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to design a Facebook page cover using Photoshop. (1:47)
17 – Photoshop Project 5: Creating Typography Quotes & Images
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to tie images and text quotes together to create a powerful and stunning visual message using Photoshop. (2:51)
18 – Healing Brush
Learn how to use the Healing Brush and the Spot Healing Brush to touch up blemishes on photos. (1:49)
19 – Smart Filters
Smart filters are one of the most powerful features of Photoshop. In this video tutorial, you will learn how to make a smart object and add a filter to your images in Photoshop. (1:42)
20 – Image Dispersion Effect
Learn the basics of how to make an image dispersion effect where the image will look like it is being torn apart in an eye-catching way. (4:15)
21 – Double Exposure Effect
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to blend two images together to make an interesting and artistic visual statement. (2:35)
22 – Neon Text Effect
Learn how to create and add a cool neon text effect to your images in this video tutorial. (5:12)
23 – Fire Text Effect
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to create a visual illusion of text that looks either made of fire or set on fire. (3:55)
24 – Lens Flare Effect
In this video tutorial, you will learn how to create a great lens flare effect for your photos. (3:19)
25 – Lomography Effect
A ‘Lomography’ effect is a type of effect that you often see on Instagram photos or other types of photos that creates a hipster-like or retro look. In this video tutorial, you will learn how to easily create a quick lomography effect in Photoshop. (2:40)
Module 4 – Social Media Image Tools
In this module, you will learn about online tools you can use to create strong image-based content for social media posts that will increase engagement and drive more visitors to your business.
1 – Introduction
This video explains the benefits you will get from this training module, why it’s important to be careful with how you use images in social media, and what type of impact they can have in your business. (3:19)
2 – Training Module Structure
This video explains the structure of this training module. You will learn about tools that will help you create, resize and enhance images for social media, tools that allow you to use templates, different backgrounds and graphics to create more professional-looking images, tools that allow you to create viral images like quotes images, and tools that can help you with your image creation. (2:55)
3 – Social Media Image Maker
Learn about an online tool you can use to create and enhance images for use in social media. (6:30)
4 – Social Images Resizer
Learn about tools you can use to make your images the right size for uploading to your social media accounts. (2:33)
5 – How To Use Befunky
Learn about an online tool you can use to create awesome images for social media use, and to resize and enhance your images using a range of cool templates and neat effects. (14:58)
6 – Creating Collages
This video shows you how to use Befunky’s collage-making tool. (6:10)
7 – Befunky Designer
Learn how to use this tool to skyrocket your social engagement. (6:46)
8 – How To Use Canva
Canva is a powerful cloud-based image platform that lets you create images and graphics for social media, advertising, email marketing campaigns, and so much more. (10:14)
9 – How To Use Snappa
In this video you will learn how to use Snappa, a powerful online grpahics tool that lets you easily create graphics for social media, ads, blogs, and more without Photoshop or graphic designers. (12:41)
10 – How To Use Relay
Learn how to use a free online platform to instantly convert brand assets and stories into professional images with no design skills required and create different types of graphics from multiple templates to use for different marketing activities like Facebook covers, twitter covers, YouTube, thumbnails, envelopes, business cards, and more. (14:44)
11 – How To Use Gravit
Learn how to use this tool to create awesome designs for your marketing activities. (19:40)
12 – How To Use Recite This
Learn how to create instant viral images with this easy-to use-quote creation tool. (3:17)
13 – How To Use Pablo By Buffer
Learn how to create viral images with inspirational or motivational quotes to promote your business through social media posts using this free online app. (4:11)
14 – How To Use Quozio
Learn how to turn meaningful words into beautiful images in seconds that you can thenn share on your social media networks. (5:09)
15 – How To Use Piktochart
Learn how to create amazing infographics for social media, presentations, flyers, etc. with this powerful and intuitive online tool. (7:06)
16 – How To Use Placeit
Learn how to create professional-looking mockups, logos, videos & designs in seconds with this smart online template and design tool. (4:04)
Module 5 – Bonuses
This course includes bonus editable graphics and graphic templates.
Course Duration: 4 hours 44 minutes
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