Step One: I decided to do all my six panels as separate images, then place them onto the template I found. I started with the front cover. When opening the programme, it asks you for the image attributes, for this, I selected 1000x1000 pixels to make a square. Because I knew what patterns and images I vaguely wanted, I searched for them on online free image websites such as www.freeimages.co.uk.
Step Two: Once I had the images I wanted, I save them and one by one I imported them into the programme. To create the effects I wanted I used the tools: pointer, lasso, and pen tool mainly. I was now at the stage where I could enhance the image.
Step Three: To enhance and improve the image, I decided to use drop shadows to create the illusion that the image was made of real materials.
This entire process took a lot of patience as I was not familiar with the programme and it consisted mostly of trial and error. My image consists of many layers, this is what I found most difficult. For example, I would press delete thinking it was going to remove one thing, when in fact I had other layers selected. This was frustrating to begin with but I am very pleased with the result.
After all of this, I then added the text. "Vampire" I made using the pen tool so that it had more o a freehand look and feel to it. The "Weekend" part was using the text "Arial" with an added drop shadow. I also repositioned the lettering. I am very happy with the outcome despite the long, frustrating process.
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