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How to Make YouTube Channel Art in Photoshop - 2018

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Overview

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Learn to create eye-catching YouTube channel art using Photoshop in this comprehensive tutorial. Discover how to download and utilize templates, fill backgrounds with pixel stretch technique, choose appropriate colors, and perfect text layout through kerning and custom spacing. Follow step-by-step instructions to design headers that fit both old and new YouTube layouts, ensuring your channel art looks great across all devices. Gain valuable insights on finding suitable photos, resizing elements, and uploading your finished artwork to your YouTube channel. Master the essential skills to make your channel stand out with professional-looking graphics.

Syllabus

Intro
How to download the template
How to open the template
How to fill the template
Make sure it works everywhere
Start with an image
Rasterize layer
Single pixel marquee
Blending
Adding text
Publishing schedule
Clean up kerning
Custom spacing
Recap

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photoshopCAFE

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