You can make graphic banners to use on advertisement networks, as a
graphic on your website or as the signature image on your email or forum
account. To create a banner using a layered technique, you need a
graphic program that supports the use of layers, such as GIMP, Photoshop
or Painter. Using layers, you can place multiple images on top of each
other, each in a separate floating layer. Changes you make to one layer
will not alter images on other layers, allowing you to edit images with
more freedom.
Instructions
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Launch the graphic design program, click the “File” menu and click “Open.”
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Browse your computer for the
image files you would like to use as your banner. Double-click the files
to open them in the program.
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Select one of the images to be the background picture for your banner.
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Click the “Crop” tool from the
toolbar, left-click and drag on your picture until you have highlighted
an area the proper size and shape for your banner.
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Double-click within the highlighted area to crop the extra part of the image away.
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Select the window containing the second image you would like to place on the banner.
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Hold down the “Ctrl” key on your keyboard and press the “A” key to select the full image.
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Hold down the “Ctrl” key on your keyboard and press the “C” key to copy the image.
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Select the window containing
your background image, hold down the “Ctrl” key and press the “V” key to
paste the second image as a floating layer on top of your first image.
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Repeat this process for each image you would like to add as a new layer on your banner.
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Select the layer you want to edit from the Layers window.
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Use the graphics tools, such as
the paint brush, pen and eraser, to edit each layer until you have
created a banner that you like.
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Click “File” and click “Save” to save your layered banner to your computer as a .PNG file.
