CARD MAKING KIT COMING SOON - Now Available

[andrewb2012 Profile]

Hi Folks,

Following on from my recent developments in expanding the scope of Smart Photo Editor, I thought it might be useful to create a 'Card Making Kit'. This should be ready soon (perhaps a week or so), but to give you advanced notice I decided to post examples of what can be done with the kit. Although the 'Kit' will have its own downloadable resources, there is nothing to stop you using elements from 'Creative Kit One'. Again, I will make a Tutorial Video on how to use the kit and also how to prepare your images for easy use when using this new approach which uses TEMPORARY Templates.

Examples - animated GIF file - just watch!

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There are a number of other new developments which should filter through soon.

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UPDATE: These resources are now available - see my blog for details:

http://www.smartphotoeditor.com/AndrewBuchanan/?p=385

Kind regards,

Andrew

[Arwin Profile]

Awesome Andrew!

Your example designs are really stunning, you're a really a genius!
It put a smile on my face to see your designs, really!

Have a great day,
Cheers,
Arwin

[andrewb2012 Profile]

Thanks Arwin,

Are you working on any effects just now or are you still very busy? You will notice that from time-to-time I've used your amazing effects in my 'Resource' creations - so a BIG THANK you for all your efforts in the past and for giving us wonderful effects. It is great to know that there are users, like you Arwin, who are willing to share their skills, knowledge and understanding in respect of Smart Photo Editor. I look forward to new effects from you, hopefully, in the future. Although, I will continue with other SPE projects and Blog (making Tutorial Videos, and so on...), I will be stopping creating effects after I reach 4000 (currently 3678) as I think I've done enough and let others take over for the future. If I come up with ideas that might be good for effects - I can maybe put them out there for others to develop. We have done joint projects in the past, and I would be happy to work with you again, maybe in the future, to create new effects under your name. But I will STOP making effects myself once I reach the above figure.

I've got caught up recently in exploring ways in which to increase the scope of SPE and, that is going to be my focus from now on...as long as my health allows, that is!

Anyway, I count your friendship very highly and appreciate all your encouragement, advice, constructive criticism, comments and all the work you put in to creating superb effects, that of recent, I've had little time to explore - but I'll get back into experimenting with them soon, I hope.

All the very best - have a great upcoming weekend.

Andrew

[Arwin Profile]

Hi Andrew,

Sure I've seen some(parts) of effects I created in your resource creations, I always love to see the effects I created in images here at the forum or on Facebook, Flickr or anywhere on the internet, a better compliment you can not get
I'm glad you like them and even more when I see you did use them, so thank you for that

I did had have some time with lack of inspiration to come with new effects, so yes I'm busy with other things too but the inspiration part kicks also a big hole in this matter

But for a while I'm working on some new border effects that I had 'on stock' since february this year. For some reason I did not had the 'click' with them, but now I redesigned it and see the potentional when combining them with other effect (which is one of the best part of SPE imho) I do think they will add some new creative possibilities to SPE, but judge for yourself as I have put some examples here

I really too liked our joint projects in the past and sure I'm open to any joint projects in the future, even if you only had ideas and want me to develop them, if I be able to do, no problem at all!

Wish your health was as strong as metal, because you surely would be missed.

Thanks for all your kind words and I wish you all the best!

Kind regards,
Arwin

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Examples are not live yet, but I will add them soon..

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[andrewb2012 Profile]

Hi Arwin,

Thanks for your update - sorry to hear you had lacked inspiration for a while - sometimes we need to rest from creative activity - this allows us to feel refreshed and feel ready to be inspired once again. It looks as if your inspiration is returning from what I can see from you new frame examples - some lovely images and worthy additions to the Gallery. If anything, at the moment, I'm too easily inspired and my mind has been flooded with ideas. I have about 5 creative projects that are coming to fruition, one of which led me into a new direction with frame effects too. Presently I have one of these effects out on test and if my idea works properly in practice (as I hope it does - it works perfectly as a 'local' effect) then I will upload over 200 new frames to the gallery - the idea behind these frames (if they work) will alter the way I make frames in future.

You might remember that I said I will stop making effect contributions once I reach about 4000 effects - if these 200+ effects are valid and are uploaded then I will only need to make slightly upwards of 100 effects to reach my target. I said, the same thing when my target was 2000, but this time I am certain that it is the right time to STOP, which I will! However, I will be happy to forward new ideas that I might have in the future for you to develop - I would be happy to assist in their development but I have ABSOLUTELY no interest in uploading such effects to the gallery in my name. I would be delighted if you would develop such ideas of mine (along with your own ideas) and continue adding to your fine collection of effects. I totally trust your expertise and I know that we could collaborate to good effect.

To be clear, although I will stop making effects, I will continue creating tutorial videos, resources and maintaining my blog, but I must rearrange things at this end to cope with my ever expanding family. We are now up to four grandchildren with another due within the next few weeks. I am hoping to record my own music to use on the videos but I am struggling with arthritic fingers and I have to do things bit-by-bit - not sure how it will all pan out, but I am hopeful that I can create some background music.

Once my new frame effects are live - delve into their construction and see if you can find some inspiration there.

Anyway, for now, it is time to get back into finishing the 'Card Making Templates' tutorial video (the support materials are ready).

Take care Arwin and I hope that you are encouraged and find inspiration in all your creative work.

Regards,

Andrew

PS. I will continue to make effects for PERSONAL use only and hopefully they will stamp my style on my future artwork!

[Arwin Profile]

Hi Andrew,

I'm understanding your situation and your motives to stop with the creations of effects for the community, after you reach the 4000 of them, which is already a stunning amount of effects you created!

On a scale of importance, health comes first and family second (or maybe both on first..) and with maintaining your blog, the fantastic tutorial videos and the resources you will create, you already have to make some compromises.

I'm looking forward to your 200 new frame effects and will definitely delve into their new construction, it's something I always do, some kind of a habit I think I'm also looking forward to hear your music in the your videos, great idea!


Thank you for your trust in my expertise, your kind words and encouragements.

Have a great time with the family and take care!

Regards,
Arwin

[andrewb2012 Profile]

Hi Arwin,

First of all I hope you are well and are finding much creative inspiration. Like your border effects a lot. I've nearly reached my milestone - just about 100 more effects to reach my target, then I'll be in touch with you with some ideas.

In the meantime - enjoy life and keep good!

Cheers,

Andrew