Portfolio Cover Project Sample (Using LiveQuartz & ComicLife) --

How?

1. Open ComicLife. Save as cover_yourname.comicdoc (ComicLife will add .comicdoc).
   
   
2. Drag & drop a panel onto the blank page, adjusting it to fit inside the margins.
   
   
   
3. Drop a background image into the panel. Adjust the size of the image to fill the panel. Be sure to use a high resolution image. Remember to give credit to the photographer along the side or bottom of the image (see sample).
   
   

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4. Drop a photo of yourself onto the canvas or layer list in LiveQuartz.
   Delete background from this layer using the eraser or lasso (+ delete key) tool.
   
   
5. Save a copy of this newly created transparent image as a PNG file into your folder. [File > SaveAs > FileType: PNG > Save]
   

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6. In ComicLife, locate your new transparent image by browsing the > ,
   then while holding the Apple/Command key, drag & drop the image into the panel.
   
   
7. Use the lettering tool to add your title (Your Name).
   
   
8. Use the narration box tool to add the subtitle (Portfolio 2007-2008).
   
   
9. Adjust the size and placement of the transparent image and text in your panel.
   Remember the photo composition priciples that we learned when deciding how to arrange the images
   (Hint: "Rule of Thirds").
   
   
10. Save as cover_yourname.comicdoc.
    
    
11. Export a JPG copy as cover_yourname.jpg to your folder, then submit the file according to Mr. Glickman's instructions.
    

Page created by Steve Glickman
Updated 12.15.10