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TUTORIAL: Photoshop Vector Shape Layers (Use the Pen, Shape, Type, and Selection Tools to create your card game templates)

Thu, 06/04/2020 - 21:05 — Unknown Depths
Designing Card Elements Using Photoshop Vector Shape Layers

A fairly detailed tutorial for anyone looking to learn how to use Photoshop's vector shape tools - Pen Tool, Shape Tools, Selection Tools, and Type Tool.

"Learners will create a typical Manifestation CCS Minimal card template using Photoshop’s Vector Shape tools (Pen Tool, Shape Tools, and Type Tool), starting only from a provided sketch. After completing this tutorial you will have a detailed understanding of how to use Photoshop’s Selection Tool; Direct Selection Tool; Pen Tool(s); Shape Tools – Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, Line, and Custom Shape; and Type Tool."

TIPS & TRICKS 04: Best Positions for Icons & Symbols in Card Designs

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 17:56 — Unknown Depths
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Icon and symbol placement in card designs needn’t be tricky when the following focuses are considered.

Check it out here: http://www.manifestationccs.com/archives/2871/tips-04/

TIPS & TRICKS 03: Font/Typography Resources

Thu, 06/08/2017 - 17:53 — Unknown Depths
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A visual listing of websites providing various fonts / typefaces.

Check it out here: http://manifestationccs.com/archives/2856/tips-03/

TIPS & TRICKS 02: Bright Text Over Dark Backgrounds

Mon, 01/16/2017 - 18:33 — Unknown Depths
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Tips on considerations for using bright text over dark backgrounds.

Check it out here: http://www.manifestationccs.com/archives/2847/tips-02/

TIPS & TRICKS 01: Creating Card Layouts Specific to Your Gameplay Mechanics

Wed, 01/11/2017 - 18:34 — Unknown Depths
TIPS & TRICKS 01: Creating Card Layouts Specific to Your Gameplay Mechanics

Tips to assist you in creating a card design layout specific to your card game’s play mechanics.

Check it out here: http://www.manifestationccs.com/archives/2807/tips-01/

TUTORIAL: Photoshop Data Sets & Variables (Use spreadsheets to change the content of your Photoshop card templates)

Mon, 03/23/2015 - 19:04 — Unknown Depths
Managing Card Elements Using Variables and Data Sets in Photoshop

This is a good tutorial for anyone who's wanted to use a spreadsheet to manage the content of a card template designed in Photoshop.

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