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Create Your own Book Covers for eBooks and Paperback Books
Introduction
Introduction (5:02)
Section 2: Finding Book Cover Inspiration and Images and Avoiding Copyright Infringement
Finding Inspiration for Your Book Covers (3:37)
Understanding Copyright (5:10)
Where to Find Suitable Images For Your Book Cover (7:28)
An Easy Guide to Choosing Colors (12:49)
Section 3: Technical Terms and Specifications for Book Cover Images
Understanding the Technical Terms Used in Image Design (10:27)
Current Specifications for Catalogue and Embedded eBook Cover
Section 4: Designing an eBook Cover in Canva
Setting up a Project in Canva Using a Template (22:38)
Working With Your Own Images in Canva (12:58)
Creating Multiple Similar Covers Quickly in Canva (19:30)
Section 5: Designing a Paperback Cover Using Gimp and Canva
Paperback Book Cover Specifications (11:21)
Designing Your Paperback Book Cover in Canva (19:41)
Section 6: Setting up and Designing a Book Cover in GIMP Using Special Effects
Getting Started With The Right Sized Canvas in GIMP (4:40)
Understanding Layers and Blend Mode in GIMP (7:25)
Applying a Layer Mask and Blending the Background in GIMP Applying a Layer (8:15)
Using the Text Tools to Add a Book Title in GIMP (5:02)
Section 7: Reducing Your Catalogue Covers to a Suitable Size to Embed Within Your eBook
Reducing Your Catalogue Covers to a Suitable Size to Embed Within Your eBook (7:50)
Creating 3D Mockups of Your Book Cover for Marketing
Creating 3D Mockups of Your Book Cover for Marketing (16:03)
Section 8: Conclusion
Conclusion (1:37)
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Applying a Layer Mask and Blending the Background in GIMP Applying a Layer
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