#editref

So you wanna edit but you don’t know how to get started? It’s okay I got you! I suck at explaining stuff and also lazy so I’m just going to link you to in depth tutorials but if you have any questions, you’re more than welcome to ask. <3  First things first, your program of choice.

If you’re looking for free software you can dl GIMP, which is a decent alternative to PS, but I wouldn’t recommend using GIMP to make GIF edits  bc it sucks, but otherwise it has a lot of the same capabilities. Here are some direct dl’s for PS. (Check here and here for more. There’s also torrents available if you’re comfortable with that.) cs5 (x. x. x. ) cs6 (x) 2017 (x. x. ) Also, here are some great resource blogs that have great beginner tutorials and just lots of great tutorials, they’ll be your go to tbh: itsphotoshop chaoticresources  yeahps

Making Gifs: So, you have footage you want to gif? Great! Here are some tutorials: a) screencapping method( I recommend potplayer if you have windows otherwise there’s kmplayer): km tut- x. x.  x.     potplayer:  x. x. b)direct import: x. x.

Your gif is never complete without sharpening it and a psd(color adjustment)! I always make my own for me there really is no method but just screwing around with everything until I get something decent. There are some great psds available for download(just check out the resources i linked earlier). *also, be sure to keep your gif under 3 mb or tumblr won’t load it.

How do I find my footage? luck and dedication. Youtube. Vimeo. torrents. music vids. model vids contain a lot of aesthetic footage. tbh i randomly bump into a lot of shit. it helps if you have particular fancasts in mind. Also, if you want that fox paw just search clemson university, lots of stuff there, you just have sort through it. also! Make sure its 720p/1080p or else it wont look that great. Wait! I found a clip I liked how do i download it? Clipconverter(this one allows you to actually clip scenes from the vid) or keepvid(this doesn’t but you can download the vid when cc doens’t let you). Vimeo allows for direct downloads for the most part. Remember to dl in the highest quality.

How do I find pictures for edit: Pinterest. I recommend reverse searching images you find through google to find out higher quality. (and to find out a model’s name) What does that mean? Go here --> click on the camera and paste in the image url and then go to all sizes. (you can also use this to find the source of an image/model’s name/etc. there are other reverse searches available but i like google) (also pls never use someone’s art in an edit.)

How do I do that glittery/snow effect? Overlays, my friend! Here are some tuts: x x. x. x x