Apply artistic filters: I applied Filter > Brush Strokes > Accented Edges.In my example, I flipped the image horizontally so the bird was facing to the right.Adjust the image to fit the pixel area of the cover.You don’t want the text the image competing for space. Keep in mind the area for the title of the book, the subhead (if you have one) and the authors’ name. Right click this image and “Save As” to you computer. If enlarged, the quality will diminish, so this image is for tutorial purposes only. Since I am working in Photoshop, I opened the photo image and then dragged it to my new document. Here I will be using one of my own photo images. Import the Image into your editing program Set the page size to 6 x 9 ” (or at least 2500 pixels on the long side).And should you decide to print later on down the road, then you will not have to “recreate” the cover to the higher resolution. Even if you do not plan to print your book, you are guaranteed the best display quality for your cover. However, I prefer to use a standard paperback size of 6″ x 9″ (or at least 2500 pixels on the long side). The standard screen resolution and size varies depending on the device. In the following demonstration, I will be using Photoshop, but you can use a variety of imaging programs including: Imaging Programs This is the beauty of computer programs, the ability to easily modify images. The photo isn’t very sharp, so rather than use a soft image, I applied an artistic filter to add interest to an otherwise dull image.
The photo is included in this tutorial for you to download at a lower resolution (200 dpi) (below). In this example I will create a book cover titled “FireHawk.” I will use a photograph I took of a red-tailed hawk, and then play with the image until I have a design I like.
#BOOK COVER WHEN USING KINDLE TEXTBOOK CREATOR FULL#
Sample of a Full Color E-book Cover Design
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