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By Mark Monciardini on June 27th, 2009

Video Tutorial: Sunburst Effect


Create a popular sunburst effect in Photoshop. First we will create the sunburst in a new document and then drag it into a Hardcover Book template that was created with Cover Action Pro 2.0 (Model #HBOOK010). After this you’ll learn how to place a Multimedia graphic over the sunburst background.

PSD file: pstips-sunburst.psd

Enjoy the Video and please submit your feedback.

~ Mark Monciardini

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By Mark Monciardini on June 24th, 2009

Video Tutorial: Covers in the Spotlight


You’ve worked real hard on your products and designs, how about placing them on stage?

Using a dark background we can create the illusion of a spotlight in just a few simple steps. Included with this tutorial is BOX009 from Cover Action Pro 2.0. YES! I am giving away another action. You can download and install the Action to follow along or just watch the video.

Action File: BOX009.zip

PSD File: pstips-spotlight.psd

How to Install

  1. Open Photoshop
  2. Go to Window > Actions
  3. Open Action Palette Menu (top right corner)
  4. Choose Load
  5. Locate Action on Harddrive and load
  6. Follow tutorial

Enjoy the Video and please submit your feedback.

~ Mark Monciardini

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By Mark Monciardini on June 23rd, 2009

Video Tutorial: Screenshot Presentations


Creating Screenshot presentations has never been easier using the Screen Action scripts included with Cover Action Pro 2.0. In todays post I am giving away a 3 panel screen Action that can be used on websites, ads, portfolios and more. Just drag any widescreen screen capture into the template and render. That’s it. If you need help taking screen captures Please watch the How to Take Screenshots on Windows and Mac video.

Download Action File: SCN006.zip

How to Install

  1. Open Photoshop
  2. Go to Window > Actions
  3. Open Action Palette Menu (top right corner)
  4. Choose Load
  5. Locate Action on Harddrive and load
  6. Follow tutorial

Enjoy the Action and please submit your feedback.

~ Mark Monciardini

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By Mark Monciardini on June 21st, 2009

Video Tutorial: Dramatize Type



Another cool type effect I saw while cruising through a Las Vegas casino. The results look fantastic on any type of Product Cover. Click on the image above to view the video tutorial.

Download Project  File: typeeffect-dramatize.psd

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By Mark Monciardini on June 19th, 2009

Countdown Begins

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By Mark Monciardini on May 25th, 2009

Bill Mitchell, Cover Action Pro 2.0 and Dr. Phil

I received an email from writer Bill Mitchell to help him with a book cover that was featured on the Dr. Phil Show. His current cover size for his book “The More You Know” did not fit the “Hardback” Action script in CAP 1.0 so I offered to make his cover fit one of the new CAP 2.0 templates. It worked out well. He now uses his new cover on his website to promote his new book about getting the evidence and support you need for investigating a troubled relationship.

To find out more about his book visit: www.mitchellreports.com

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