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Design a Publish-Worthy eBook Cover

Gary SimonLessons: 18Length: 1.9 hours
Graphic DesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratoreBooks
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Design a Publish-Worthy eBook Cover

Introduction

01:46

This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of how to design effective eBook covers in both Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. You'll learn how to follow design requirements put forth by the major eBook publishing services, as well as the fundamentals that are present in every successful eBook cover. Graphic designer Gary Simon will take you through two full eBook cover design projects: one in Adobe Photoshop and one in Adobe Illustrator. You will also learn how to display your eBook cover on a front-facing book.

1.Introduction
1 lesson, 01:46

1.1
Introduction
01:46

2.eBook Cover Overview
3 lessons, 11:50

2.1
Publishing Services and Requirements
04:43

2.2
Cover Design Fundamentals
03:46

2.3
Graphic Application Considerations
03:21

3.Project 1 : eBook Cover Design in Adobe Illustrator
6 lessons, 45:45

3.1
Setting Up the Illustrator Document
03:16

3.2
Preparing the Type in Illustrator
09:55

3.3
Designing the Message Icon and Banner
14:23

3.4
Designing the Background Elements
07:03

3.5
Showcasing the Cover on a Book Mock-Up
10:16

3.6
Optional eBook Cover Assignment in Illustrator
00:52

4.Project 2 : eBook Cover Design in Adobe Photoshop
7 lessons, 55:51

4.1
Setting Up the Photoshop Document
03:04

4.2
Cutting Out Our Desktop Objects
13:30

4.3
Preparing the Type in Photoshop
08:22

4.4
Designing the Pen Sketch Effect
09:53

4.5
Framing with Borders
08:55

4.6
Showcasing in Adobe Photoshop
11:23

4.7
Optional eBook Cover Assignment in Photoshop
00:44

5.Closing
1 lesson, 01:06

5.1
Conclusion
01:06

Gary Simon
Gary Simon
Gary Simon has a 1 year old daughter named Natalie, and a beautiful wife Stephanie. He has two other interests aside from his internet business, which are fitness/lifting and being a hobby musician.
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