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The Products:• READ DVD Genres & Subjects• READ CD Box Set

The License:• Not-for-profit organizations promoting

libraries and literacy• Cannot sell posters but can give or donate• Share and post projects online

The Compatibility:• READ Design Studio discs• Photo-editing software

Methods:• Magnetic Lasso• Selection Brush • Magic Wand: tolerance/contiguous

Clean up:• Removing halo: Create new layer, select Color

from dropdown box, use Eyedropper to match hair color, and Brush tool to paint.

• Final check: Create new layer, select Solid Color adjustment layer, choose a high contrast color, move layer behind reader’s layer.

Lighting:• Enhance > Adjust Lighting

o Shadows/Highlightso Brightness/Contrast

• Insert your silhouetted reader into the file.• Adjust layers, like the trim, by clicking the eye

on or off and using the Move tool to adjust size and placement.

• To rotate a layer in 15° increments, hold Shift while using the corner rotation arrows.

• To duplicate a layer, select it in the Layer Box, hold ALT, and then left-mouse click and drag.

• To print multiple bookmarks per page, open a new document sized to your print paper. Open.jpg version of bookmark, and use above method to duplicate and arrange as many bookmarks as possible on page.

• Choose File > Print. Click Page Setup to ensure paper size matches your document and Print.

Creating Your Own Backgrounds:• Scan art at at least 300 dpi, add READ type

treatment, and insert silhouetted reader.

Manipulating Layers:• Select Image > Rotate to arrange image and layers in

different orientation.• Select the Move tool then Shift + Corner rotation

arrows to turn layer in increments.• Alt + left-mouse click and drag to duplicate layer.

Methods to Change Colors:• Use Eyedropper to grab color and Paint Bucket to

paint on solid color.• Select Enhance > Adjust Color > Color Variations to

keep gradient in color.• Use Color Replacement Tool to grab color and

maintain gradient: Use the Eyedropper to grab color and Brush Color Replacement tool to paint.

Adding Elements:• Use Text tool to add words, Leading to

adjust spacing, Eyedropper to match color. • Use same process to add new images as

when inserting reader. Ensure you have rights to use the image.

Layer Styles:• Select desired layer, go to Styles and

Effects box, use left dropdown to select category and right dropdown menu to experiment with different effects and styles.

• Right-click the layer and select Clear Layer Style to undo an effect or style.

Digital Downloads:• Crop reader’s image and use

Rectangular Marquee Tool to draw frame. • Right-click and choose Select Inverse.• Use Eyedropper tool to grab color of

frame and Brush to paint over selection.• Drag reader’s image to digital download.

Use Image>Transform>Perspective to fit to poster’s design.

Other projects:• Buttons• Tattoos• T-shirt transfers Ann Cocca, Halfmoon Public Library

Helpful Shortcuts:• To open file window = double-click gray

workspace• To pan while zoomed = Spacebar + left-

click & drag• To duplicate Layer = ALT + left-click & drag• To rotate an object in 15° intervals = Shift +

corner rotation arrowsOther quick commands:• To exit a function or tool = Esc• To undo = CTRL + Z • To accept a change or say “OK” = Enter

READ Design Studio Info Page with links to video tutorials, creative ideas, and archived webinars.

READ Design Studio Blog for tips and trivia.READ Poster Flickr for inspiring images.

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