Graphically Challenged FAQ

[Robyn Gough]

Just 'borrowed' this from Nicole's Original FAQ, will update as needed. ;-)

Define graphic layout A graphic style layout is 2D with no drop shadows. It would be the type of layouts that you see in magazine ads or posters. Pictures are often blended together or with elements to make a cohesive and interesting effect.

How do you do them???? Great questions!!! Here are some tutorials to get you started!! And there are more to come in the future!

Basic Graphic Page Tutorial for Photoshop (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/university/tutorials/ps_basicpage_graphic.shtml)
Basic Graphic Page Tutorial for Paint Shop Pro (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/university/tutorials/psp_basicpage_graphic.shtml)
Basic Graphic Page Tutorial for Digital Image Pro (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/university/tutorials/dip_basicpage_graphic.shtml)

Are graphic LOs mandatory or just a suggestion? At least some portion of your layout must be graphic style. If you would like to mix graphic and paper style that is completely fine!!!

Couldn't you keep the 'define me' part as a type of prompt? Great idea!! After the first few months of getting started, I will post some word prompts to inspire you with your layout!!!

Can we do hybrid? Of course!!!

What is hybrid? Hybrid is mixing graphic (2D style) with paper (3D style) to make a combination layout!

Is graphic just flat? Fully graphic style is 2D. When you start mixing in 3D elements you are actually making what is called a hybrid layout! Those are completely ok for this challenge!!!

No shadows? Not on a fully graphic style layout.

Blending? Blending is a technique that takes practice! Here is a tutorial for PSP on blending: Layouts Using Blending Overlays in PSP (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/university/tutorials/psp_blendinglayers_ew.shtml)
Here is a tutorial for PS on using Blend Modes. Layouts Using Blend Modes in Photoshop (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/university/tutorials/ps_blendmodes_rg/ps_blendmodes_rg.shtml)

What is the fuzz brush? it is a brush tip that usually comes with PS or PSP. It is just a cotton ball type paint brush tip that blends nicely

How do blend the photos and paper? Here is a PSP tutorial: Layouts Using Blending Overlays in PSP (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/university/tutorials/psp_blendinglayers_ew.shtml)

Where do we post? Here is the gallery to post your layout: Graphically Challenged with Robyn (http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=6698)

Please add your own answers and questions below!! I will update this thread regularly!

[idtwinmom]

Does this mean you will be taking over the Graphically Challenged challenge (OK, sounds like a tongue twister :lol:)?

[Robyn Gough]

Yup, as of next month. :-) Will have a challenge ready to go for you then. ;-)

[Robyn Gough]

Here's Nicoles announcement post...

http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36018

[idtwinmom]

Fun, fun, fun! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

[sandygb]

This sounds cool Robyn! Graphic layouts are a challenge for me since I am a reformed paper scrapper. LOL. I'll keep my eyes open for your challenge!

[baflien]

I love this challenge!

[moog25]

Graphically Challenged is one of my favorite challenges, I can't wait to see what you come up with.

[lg_schmisa]

I am going to try out this challenge this year. I think it will help me to expand and think "out of the box". Can't wait to see what we are going to be learning:)

[GrandmaCrys]

I am definitely *Graphically Challenged*!! Can't wait to see what you come up with, Robyn! :D

[HeatherL]

Love the graphic challenges and can't wait to see what you come up with.

[GrandmaCrys]

Heather, are you following me around, like some kind of stalker, or something? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: Send me a tropical picture to use with Christine's Plopper freebie, will ya? :D

[Robyn Gough]

Thanks ladies! I am looking forward to starting the next challenge! ;-) Should be lots of fun! ;-)

[HeatherL]

Ok GS I am on it as I am surrounded by beautiful sights and smells.

[luv2stamp82]

Yay, can't wait, I love GC!!

[evergreen100]

I have taken part in Nicole's challenge whenever I was able to... and will continue to do so under your leadership:)

[Robyn Gough]

Thanks so much ladies! I am really looking forward to starting this challenge. I have written up a photoshop tutorial to add to the tutorials already in the tutorials section, to help with the challenge. I am ready and rearing to go...it is going to be a long wait till 1 Feb! LOL

[dagwood]

so pleased the graphically challenge is going to continue...this is where I come to get all my inspiration...looking forward to seeing the next challenge

[Vallie]

Sounds like a fun time ahead. I hope to get more motivated to complete something. Trouble is I will probably forget to look on 1 feb!

[Roberta T]

I love GC so am so glad you're doing this Robin! Can't wait for the first challenge!!!

[Robyn Gough]

I love GC so am so glad you're doing this Robin! Can't wait for the first challenge!!!

Thanks Roberta! Not long now till the next one, I have a tutorial all written and ready to go for it too. ;-)