In this musician youtube  tutorial I am using Comic Life 3 to make a basic CD Album cover . Comic Life is used for graphic novels , but I have also found it helpful for album covers, book covers , posters, dvd covers, and other forms of music marketing material. Its a lot easier than Photoshop (with less options, of course), but for around $30 USD, you can't bet the price for what you get. If you like this video or have questions, please comment and LIKE below! Subscribe for more videos. And if you like music, please check out my albums at Bandcamp : https://sabrinapenayoung.bandcamp.com/ Related articles DERANGED reveal new album cover and tracklist; announce compilation release Top Ten Hard Rock/Metal Album Covers with the Actually Band's Members on the Album Cover Photo Abstract/Creative CD Cover Design Halloween Makeup Ideas: AWESOME Comic Book SFX Makeup for Music Youtube Video Free Sheet Music Download: Classical Music Flute Solo Airborn Sand b...

Color star based on Charles Blanc color star. English Version (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Choosing the right colors for your video, web, or graphic design project can make the different between creating an average piece or having a sleek look. Cinematographers, graphic artists, web designers, and visual artists all incorporate color theory principles in their projects. Watch a classic movie like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon , from cinematographer Peter Pau. The use of color is very deliberate throughout the movie, with muted tones contrasted sharply with bold reds and blues. Steven Spielberg contrasted red against the stark black and white backdrop in Schindler's List to convey a true Holocaust tale about a little girl in the ghetto wearing a bold red dress . Color theory can be seen throughout the history of visual arts in the work of Klimt, Rembrandt, Constable, and Cezanne. Original Author: Mike Horvath New version by jacobolus (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Below are s...

5 Graphic Design and Web Design Tips when Working with a Client:  Basic Tenets of Professionalism and Communication   When working in graphic design or web design, it is important to keep to some basic tenets to keep your client happy and your work looking professional. After all, if you do a great job with your client, then they will recommend you to other potential clients. 1. Know what the client wants. This is probably the most difficult part of working with a potential client. Many clients will not know exactly what they want. They will have an idea envisioned in their head, but will be unable to communicate it to you. All they will know is when your graphic design ideas do not correspond to the visual elements in their head. Ask your client simple graphic design questions and have samples of each type, especially if the client is not familiar with graphic design lingo. Ask about fonts, color schemes, formatting, photos, borders, buttons and rollovers, any Flash e...