![]() ![]() So I go to File>New and make a new blank image at 540x720px: I want it to be a portrait orientation, and I guess 3:4 shape will be nice. In this example, I just want to make something that will look nice on social media. So don’t be hasty – put a bit of thought into it. Much easier to get it right from the start. It’s possible to change the shape and size of a design after you’ve made it, but it’s not easy. Sketch it on a piece of paper if it helps (that’s what I do). Storyboards and collages are a heck of a lot easier if you have a firm concept in your head before you begin. I’m going to show you how to make this design, and in the process I hope to give you the skills and confidence to create your own … much grander than this □ STEP 1: Plan plan plan! Ok, ok, I know it’s simplistic and cheesy. Here’s the basic little design I’m going to make: ![]() I’ve created it in Photoshop CS2, but it will work just the same in all versions of Photoshop and Elements. This is a very simple tutorial for beginners. Clipping masks are the way to fit a photo to a specific shape in a layout. If you’d like to make your own storyboard or collage, or if you’d simply like to place your photos in a template that somebody else made for you, you need to know about clipping masks.
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