How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop?

SandyHall · 10-12-2008, 08:51 AM

Hi Everyone,

I want to start making my own ecovers for all the
software products I've started to make.

But unfortunately, I do not have photoshop on my computer.

I've heard about some resources that I would be able to do this
without having photoshop or photoshop elements.

Do any of you, well informed, warriors know where or how
I can gain access to or learn about this?

I would be more that grateful if you guys come thru for me.

Thanks so much,
A very grateful warrior - Sandy

JayXtreme · 10-12-2008, 08:54 AM

Big Mike has a product at incansoft that isn't too expensive for this type of thing.. I forget what the product is called now... err....

Google incansoft and you should find your way to his site...

There is also GIMP which is a free tool, a little bit like photoshop but I don't know what it's powers are

Peace

Jay

John M Kane · 10-12-2008, 09:07 AM

GFX Writer is Bige Mike's product for $19.95
i'm a affl but, this isn't my link;
GFX Writer V2.0 Header Creator | Create headers, ebook and report covers, graphic software boxes; low cost alternative to PhotoShop...

also look at Paint.net for free photo retouching software, not as feature packed and less of a learning curve than the Gimp.
Paint.NET - Free Software for Digital Photo Editing

for a free open source scalable vector graphic tool go to Inkscape;
Inkscape. Draw Freely.

Guy Horton · 10-12-2008, 09:21 AM

I'm not a affiliate for this product. I have used it and it works well.
Jason Oickle Launches 'Web 2.0 Covers' - June 16, 2008

http://www.jasonscrazydeals.com/web20covers/

GIMP is a free tool but, like Photoshop there is a learning curve

tmdassc · 10-12-2008, 09:38 AM

Hiya Sandy,

The software I personally use and am an affiliate for is the webgraphics creator by Laughing Bird.

This is not my affiliate link for it. This is the direct link.

Web Design Software made easy by Laughingbird Software

I think you're going to love it. However, just like photoshop, it does have it's learning curve... but I find it easier though

bobsstuff · 10-12-2008, 09:39 AM

I thought there was a thread in this or the old WF about using photoshop elements with "real" photoshop actions. So, you could get a photoshop ecover script and use it in the much cheaper photoshop elements. My Elements 2.0 came with my scanner.

Do a googel search for photoshop elements +actions and you will find pages explaining how to use elements for actions the same as you would photoshop.

Michael Mayhew · 10-12-2008, 10:21 AM

Here's 2 great free one's.

Paint.net
Redirecting ...
&
gimp shop
Announcing GIMPshop | Plastic Bugs

Quentin · 10-12-2008, 10:58 AM

Yep Paint.net will let you do it and here is a video on how to do it from my new coaching course. I have a whole range of videos on graphics but this one is just for the covers. You can read about the rest of the course in my sig.

Created by Camtasia Studio 5

Quentin

SandyHall · 10-12-2008, 11:04 AM

Thanks Everybody,

I'm absolutely amazed at the great resources
you guys have come up with.

Thanks a million.

I looked at all the choices above this post and I made the
decision to go with Warrior-tmdassc.

laughingbird's "The Web Graphics Creator" looks like the best choice for me.

But I'd like other warriors to add their resources to this thread
because there are plenty of people that still need more to look at.

Thanks so much to all who have answered and to those who will also add their take on here.

Here's to all our successes,
Sandy

GordonBunker · 10-12-2008, 11:08 AM

If you can make the graphics, then these two free applications, one on-line and one download will turn them into a 'box'

3D-box maker 3d-box & package on-line

Free image editing software - Download Scott's Box Shot Maker

Hope That Helps
Gordon

Innocent Akuma · 10-12-2008, 06:02 PM

This is really revealing!

Please warriors, I'm not trying to change the topic.It's just that I believe that those who know how to make ecover without photoshop should also know how to add text to header graphic without photoshop.

So, how do I go?
Hope I've not diverted attention.

dvduval · 10-12-2008, 06:08 PM

I've had good experience with Gimp also. With Photoshop being so expensive, I feel better supporting a product like Gimp, because it helps it to grow, and improve, and it does everything I need personally.

Dennis Wagoner · 10-12-2008, 06:54 PM

One I haven't seen Real Draw Pro listed yet,
so I'd like to throw it into the mix.

I really like it, and you can do amazing things
with it once you learn to use it.

Not hard to learn.

Real-DRAW, the only 2D, 3D and Bitmap vector editor

e-mail2u · 10-12-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Innocent Akuma

This is really revealing!

Please warriors, I'm not trying to change the topic.It's just that I believe that those who know how to make ecover without photoshop should also know how to add text to header graphic without photoshop.

So, how do I go?
Hope I've not diverted attention.

Your question is answered here is a link to my warrior blog answering this question using gimp.

http://www.warriorforum.com/blogs/e-...-gimp-how.html

Gimp is also capable of ecovers you just have to design the template first. Which is not too hard to do who knows i may even do a blog posting on just how to....

rondo · 10-12-2008, 07:46 PM

Try this one too: eCover Go - Online eCover and Graphic Generator

Andrew

Stanley Tang · 10-12-2008, 07:49 PM

There are plenty of free ecover-generators which you can download from those giveaway events... but going for the "non-photoshop" method tend to look pretty amateur. Much rather outsource the graphics for just $27.

Steve Faber · 10-12-2008, 07:55 PM

Paint.net works great and it's free. Here's a tutorial for how to make a software box with it.
To make a really great e-book cover you'll need some different software, but this works okay for report covers and software boxes
http://paintdotnet.forumer.com/viewt...hilit=Software

SandyHall · 10-13-2008, 06:48 AM

Hi Everyone,

Wow, these are some really great answers.

I really appreciate it. As you saw in my last post, I went with Laughingbird.com's "Web Graphic Creator Software".

Here are some quick graphics I've made within the first day of using it.
Could you give me some opinions on if I'm doing it correctly?

Here's the page I have them on:
http://www.sandyhallonline.com/logos.htm

Thanks everyone,
Sandy

SandyHall · 10-13-2008, 08:27 AM

Hi Again,

I forgot that I also found another really great graphics program
that looks to me far better than anything I've run across before.

It's called Xara.
And can be found at: Graphics Software by Xara

I've been looking at this for a number of years , but forgot about it
until I went searching in my Firefox bookmarks.

This is a far easier program to learn and implement than Photoshop and Gimp.

Go see. I'm sure some of you will be highly impressed.
Graphics Software by Xara (Not an affiliate link)
When you arrive at the home page, I'd recommend clicking on the
Demo Videos link and the Gallery Link in the menu at the top of that page.

Remarkable stuff.

Hope this helps,
Sandy

Tuzic · 10-13-2008, 08:56 AM

hi,

there should loads of other similiar products online, try searching & im sure something will come up.

sylviad · 10-13-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobsstuff

I thought there was a thread in this or the old WF about using photoshop elements with "real" photoshop actions. So, you could get a photoshop ecover script and use it in the much cheaper photoshop elements. My Elements 2.0 came with my scanner.

Do a googel search for photoshop elements +actions and you will find pages explaining how to use elements for actions the same as you would photoshop.

I purchased someone's photoshop actions and discovered that they are not compatible with my version of Photoshop (which is a little older). Just something to keep in mind when buying these packages. You might need a refund or have to buy the version that they do work in.

Also, I have come across sites in the past that give you the ability to create covers online. Not sure what the cost or whether it's free. Try running a search for ebook cover creators.

Sylvia

tmdassc · 10-15-2008, 10:25 AM

Hiya Again Sandy,

I'm glad to see you were impressed with my suggestion for Laughing Bird's product. You have to admit, it's easy, fun, and can't be beat on price. Perrsonally, I think it beat the pants off photoshop in many aspects and features.

In checking your sample page, I see you've done well with it rather quickly. I wouldn't be surprised to see you selling your services for graphic designs in the not too distant future.

Glad to have been of assistance to you.

10-12-2008, 08:51 AM	#1
SandyHall Stay Tuned 4 Good News Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 545 Thanks: 28 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? Hi Everyone, I want to start making my own ecovers for all the software products I've started to make. But unfortunately, I do not have photoshop on my computer. I've heard about some resources that I would be able to do this without having photoshop or photoshop elements. Do any of you, well informed, warriors know where or how I can gain access to or learn about this? I would be more that grateful if you guys come thru for me. Thanks so much, A very grateful warrior - Sandy

10-12-2008, 08:54 AM	#2
JayXtreme Lookin at You.... War Room Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Out Of My Mind - Brandy Too Posts: 4,120 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 2,885 Thanked 1,344 Times in 710 Posts Social Networking	Re: How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? Big Mike has a product at incansoft that isn't too expensive for this type of thing.. I forget what the product is called now... err.... Google incansoft and you should find your way to his site... There is also GIMP which is a free tool, a little bit like photoshop but I don't know what it's powers are Peace Jay
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John M Kane HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a Van Down by the River Posts: 456 Thanks: 44 Thanked 69 Times in 55 Posts Social Networking	Re: How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? GFX Writer is Bige Mike's product for $19.95 i'm a affl but, this isn't my link; GFX Writer V2.0 Header Creator \| Create headers, ebook and report covers, graphic software boxes; low cost alternative to PhotoShop... also look at Paint.net for free photo retouching software, not as feature packed and less of a learning curve than the Gimp. Paint.NET - Free Software for Digital Photo Editing for a free open source scalable vector graphic tool go to Inkscape; Inkscape. Draw Freely.

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Guy Horton My Warriors War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 412 Thanks: 71 Thanked 107 Times in 90 Posts	Re: How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? I'm not a affiliate for this product. I have used it and it works well. Jason Oickle Launches 'Web 2.0 Covers' - June 16, 2008 http://www.jasonscrazydeals.com/web20covers/ GIMP is a free tool but, like Photoshop there is a learning curve
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tmdassc HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 151 Thanks: 33 Thanked 61 Times in 18 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? Hiya Sandy, The software I personally use and am an affiliate for is the webgraphics creator by Laughing Bird. This is not my affiliate link for it. This is the direct link. Web Design Software made easy by Laughingbird Software I think you're going to love it. However, just like photoshop, it does have it's learning curve... but I find it easier though
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bobsstuff Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Calif USA. Posts: 1,836 Thanks: 173 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts	Re: How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? I thought there was a thread in this or the old WF about using photoshop elements with "real" photoshop actions. So, you could get a photoshop ecover script and use it in the much cheaper photoshop elements. My Elements 2.0 came with my scanner. Do a googel search for photoshop elements +actions and you will find pages explaining how to use elements for actions the same as you would photoshop.
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10-12-2008, 11:04 AM	#9
SandyHall Stay Tuned 4 Good News Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 545 Thanks: 28 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? Thanks Everybody, I'm absolutely amazed at the great resources you guys have come up with. Thanks a million. I looked at all the choices above this post and I made the decision to go with Warrior-tmdassc. laughingbird's "The Web Graphics Creator" looks like the best choice for me. But I'd like other warriors to add their resources to this thread because there are plenty of people that still need more to look at. Thanks so much to all who have answered and to those who will also add their take on here. Here's to all our successes, Sandy

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Innocent Akuma Active Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 38 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? This is really revealing! Please warriors, I'm not trying to change the topic.It's just that I believe that those who know how to make ecover without photoshop should also know how to add text to header graphic without photoshop. So, how do I go? Hope I've not diverted attention.

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Dennis Wagoner Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: USA Posts: 568 Thanks: 30 Thanked 24 Times in 16 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? One I haven't seen Real Draw Pro listed yet, so I'd like to throw it into the mix. I really like it, and you can do amazing things with it once you learn to use it. Not hard to learn. Real-DRAW, the only 2D, 3D and Bitmap vector editor

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10-13-2008, 06:48 AM	#18
SandyHall Stay Tuned 4 Good News Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 545 Thanks: 28 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? Hi Everyone, Wow, these are some really great answers. I really appreciate it. As you saw in my last post, I went with Laughingbird.com's "Web Graphic Creator Software". Here are some quick graphics I've made within the first day of using it. Could you give me some opinions on if I'm doing it correctly? Here's the page I have them on: http://www.sandyhallonline.com/logos.htm Thanks everyone, Sandy

10-13-2008, 08:27 AM	#19
SandyHall Stay Tuned 4 Good News Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida, USA Posts: 545 Thanks: 28 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? Hi Again, I forgot that I also found another really great graphics program that looks to me far better than anything I've run across before. It's called Xara. And can be found at: Graphics Software by Xara I've been looking at this for a number of years , but forgot about it until I went searching in my Firefox bookmarks. This is a far easier program to learn and implement than Photoshop and Gimp. Go see. I'm sure some of you will be highly impressed. Graphics Software by Xara (Not an affiliate link) When you arrive at the home page, I'd recommend clicking on the Demo Videos link and the Gallery Link in the menu at the top of that page. Remarkable stuff. Hope this helps, Sandy

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10-15-2008, 10:25 AM	#22
tmdassc HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 151 Thanks: 33 Thanked 61 Times in 18 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: How Do I Make Ecovers WITHOUT Photoshop? Hiya Again Sandy, I'm glad to see you were impressed with my suggestion for Laughing Bird's product. You have to admit, it's easy, fun, and can't be beat on price. Perrsonally, I think it beat the pants off photoshop in many aspects and features. In checking your sample page, I see you've done well with it rather quickly. I wouldn't be surprised to see you selling your services for graphic designs in the not too distant future. Glad to have been of assistance to you.
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