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Project Life, Week Twenty-Four + a video tutorial

June 21, 2012

Project Life, Week Twenty-Four + a video tutorial

OBSERVATIONS: I love the past week of photos. Probably because they include a lot more of the sometimes camera shy Dan (or maybe I just wasn’t pointing the camera his way as much as I could have been.) It’s just nice to look through my shots for the week and see so much of this man with whom I share my life, and this man with whom I’m working through all the muck to be able to continue living this life with him.

Or maybe I’m exploiting the fact that he bought his first pair of cheaters this week, and now I feel much less older and grayer. Who can say, really?

This week seemed to be all about words on photos, specifically sleek sans serifs screened back over the shots. I used both some of my digital products as well as just setting type by hand onto specific photos. Today I’ll be sharing a brief video tutorial on how I did this if’n you’re so inclined to try it on your own and were always wondering how.

But first, the pages:

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One thing I loved about last week is that Dan asked me if I’d bring my camera down to the farm with me so I could take a three generations photo. Is there nothing more charming than your man asking you to take a photo? I love this shot. Cole is the lone Zielske male, challenged with carrying on the Zielske name. Let’s hope he doesn’t go all new age and change his last name to “Namasté” some day (I knew someone who did that. True story.)

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A closer look at the man behind the cheaters.

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Here’s the weekly recap:

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Now onto the technique I want to show you. I present: screened back text overlaying a photo:

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This is really easy to do, using either a digital brush or custom set type. I’m going to show you how to do both. Ready? Okay!

How to screen back type over photos from Cathy Zielske on Vimeo.

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  1. Vera says

    June 21, 2012 at 5:54 am

    Nice, thanks for the tutorial! Apart from the ghosting, I learned about bleeding and that cropping the image to the desired size. thanks!

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  2. Morti says

    June 21, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Wow – Cole suddenly seems to have grown up a chunk, he looks more mature in these photos than he has before. I’m with Aidan – a bit of a Grey’s nut, too. Watched everything up until the end of the most recent season and am avidly awaiting the next one…. shame it’s aired so much later here in the UK – dunno what I’d have done if it wasn’t for online freeview!

    Thanks for the tute, but I’ll have to wait till I’m at home to watch it!

    Reply
  3. michelle says

    June 21, 2012 at 9:30 am

    I love your project life posts and tutorials. Thanks so much.

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  4. cathy says

    June 21, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Thank YOU for reading!

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  5. Maureen says

    June 21, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I don’t have a “bleed” option on my printer. Is it the same as printing borderless?

    Reply
  6. kk says

    June 21, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Um, Cole looks so grown up in these photos. When did this happen?

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  7. cathy says

    June 21, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Yes! : ) Sorry for any confusion.

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  8. Jen Hart says

    June 21, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    A great tutorial, thank you 🙂

    Reply
  9. amy says

    June 21, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    Man, last week my mind was in the gutter thinking 50 shades… and today all I can think about is I need the recipe for Petite Lasagnas! You must share.

    {I swear I enjoy your blog for other reasons than sex and food… LOL}

    Reply
  10. cathy says

    June 21, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2010/11/04/petite-lasagnas/

    Had them tonight. Love, love. You can customize them any way you want.

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  11. dawn says

    June 22, 2012 at 5:12 am

    Great pictures for the week my favorite is the 3 generations, that will be a treasured one!! It is nice to see Dan in so many of the photos, the ones of you and him also!! Glad for you both mucking thru together, it is hard and each day is a new day to recommit to being together!!
    I can’t believe Aidan watched all those seasons, I started watching about 3 years ago and love it but didn’t see the earlier ones.
    Thanks for sharing and for the video.
    Enjoy the weekend!

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  12. Jesa says

    June 22, 2012 at 7:08 am

    Enjoy reading your Project Life and love the images you take. The tutorials are very helpful and always walk away learning something new. thank you for all the tips & short cuts!!!

    Reply
  13. cathy says

    June 22, 2012 at 7:13 am

    Thanks for reading!

    Reply
  14. Kim says

    June 22, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    I just started doing Project Life this year and really enjoy it-and looking at your PL posts too. 😉 I don’t know if I could keep up with it weekly though!

    Reply
  15. amy says

    June 25, 2012 at 12:58 am

    Yummy. THANK YOU!

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  16. April says

    June 25, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    I haven’t done Project Life because my kids are all grown and gone. However, I love your templates and have enjoyed them through the years. Great job on Project life.

    Reply
  17. Kim L says

    June 25, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    Loved the video tutorial, I always walk away with something new. Cmd – Shft – Greater than, who knew??

    Thank you!!

    Reply
  18. Maggie says

    July 20, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    Thank you for this fabulous tutorial!

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  19. cathy says

    July 21, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Youre welcome!

    Reply
  20. MerlinRose says

    October 1, 2012 at 2:40 am

    Your video sharing information is very useful yo me.Thanks for an excellent article! I appreciate your insights and agree with what you wrote.

    Reply

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