Create Stunning Photo Collages with Adobe Express!
TLDRIn this tutorial, Claudio demonstrates how to create photo collages in various shapes using Adobe Express. Starting with a blank canvas and choosing a layout, Claudio guides viewers through adding images to a grid and adjusting them for fit. A shortcut for adding multiple images at once is shared, followed by tips on adjusting colors and effects. The tutorial also covers overlaying a photo to create a shape cutout, removing the background, and adjusting the final collage for visibility and aesthetics. The video concludes with an invitation to try Adobe Express and subscribe for more creative content.
Takeaways
- 📌 Start by selecting a size for your collage in Adobe Express, like an Instagram post size.
- 🖼️ Use the grid feature to choose different layouts for your collage and add it to the canvas.
- 🔄 Set the grid as your background to automatically adjust the squares to fit the canvas size.
- 🖼️ Add images to each square by replacing them one by one or by dragging and dropping a folder of images.
- 🔄 Drag nine selected photos into one cell to automatically distribute them across the grid.
- 🎨 Double-click on each cell to adjust colors, brightness, and apply photo effects.
- 🌟 Choose an image for the overlay and ensure it covers the entire canvas after resizing.
- ✂️ Remove the background of the overlay image and invert the selection to create a cut-out shape.
- 🖌 Adjust the cut-out image size and position to fit over the collage, ensuring the corners are aligned.
- ✨ Customize the overlay with effects, changing shadows and highlights to white for a clean look.
- 🔍 Detach the background layer to adjust individual cells or images for better visibility.
- 🔄 Tweak the opacity and positioning of the overlay to let the underlying images be seen clearly.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the video?
-The purpose of the video is to guide viewers through the process of creating photo collages in shapes using Adobe Express.
Who is the presenter of the video?
-The presenter of the video is Claudio.
How does one begin creating a collage in Adobe Express?
-To begin creating a collage in Adobe Express, one should click on the blue plus sign and choose a size, such as an Instagram post size.
What is a cool feature of Adobe Express mentioned in the video?
-A cool feature mentioned in the video is the ability to search for specific social media platforms like Instagram to quickly select the appropriate canvas size.
How does the video suggest adding images to the grid?
-The video suggests adding images to the grid by clicking on a square, then clicking on 'replace' or by dragging and dropping a folder of images into one cell to automatically fill the grid.
What is the shortcut shown in the video for adding multiple images at once?
-The shortcut shown in the video for adding multiple images at once is to select multiple photos and drag them into one cell of the grid.
What step is taken to adjust the images so they fit well in the grid?
-After adding the images, one can double-click on each cell to make adjustments such as changing colors, brightness, and other photo adjustments.
What is the overlay or shape cut out used for in the collage?
-The overlay or shape cut out is used to create a specific shape for the collage, by removing the background of the selected image and adjusting it to fit over the entire canvas.
How does one remove the background of an image in Adobe Express?
-To remove the background of an image in Adobe Express, one should double-click on the image, choose 'original' to ensure the entire image is selected, and then use the 'erase' tool to remove the background.
What adjustments are made to the overlay image to make it blend with the collage?
-To make the overlay image blend with the collage, one can change the shadows and highlights to white, adjust the opacity, and resize the image to fit the canvas.
How can viewers see more of the images underneath the cutout?
-Viewers can see more of the images underneath the cutout by adjusting the opacity of the overlay, detaching it from the background, and making further adjustments to the cells or images.
Outlines
🎨 Creating Photo Collages in Shapes with Adobe Express
Claudio introduces viewers to his channel and guides them through creating collages in shapes using Adobe Express. He demonstrates selecting a size for the project, choosing a grid layout, and setting it as the background. He then shows how to add multiple images to the grid, offers a shortcut for adding images, and explains how to adjust colors and effects. Claudio also details the process of adding an overlay photo, removing its background, and making adjustments to fit the collage. The paragraph concludes with a teaser for the next steps involving effects.
✨ Enhancing the Collage with Custom Effects and Opacity
In this part, Claudio explains how to customize the overlay image with white shadows and highlights to create a colorful cutout effect. He guides viewers on adjusting the opacity of the overlay and making the images in the background more visible. He also covers detaching the background to adjust individual cells for better visibility. The paragraph ends with a summary of the steps to create photo collages into shapes using Adobe Express and an encouragement for viewers to try it out themselves. Claudio reminds viewers to like, subscribe, and share the video for more content like this one.
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Keywords
💡Adobe Express
💡Photo Collage
💡Grids
💡Replace
💡Shortcut
💡Overlay
💡Remove Background
💡Erase and Invert
💡Opacity
💡Detach from Background
Highlights
Claudio demonstrates how to create photo collages in shapes using Adobe Express.
The video is an updated guide from an older version.
Adobe Express allows you to select specific social media sizes, like Instagram.
A feature to set the grid as your page background for automatic square resizing.
Drag and drop a folder of images to quickly add them to the collage.
Images are automatically fitted into the selected grid cells.
Individual cells can be double-clicked for adjustments in color and brightness.
Photo effects can be applied to each image within the collage.
Overlay a photo to create a shape cutout from the collage.
The background of the overlay can be removed with Adobe Express's 'remove background' feature.
Invert the selection to create a cutout from the overlay image.
Adjust the overlay image to fit and cover the entire canvas.
Customize the overlay with effects, choosing white for both shadows and highlights.
Opacity can be adjusted to better view the images beneath the cutout.
Detach the background to make further adjustments to the cells and images visibility.
Fine-tuning may be required to ensure all images are visible and the collage looks as intended.
The final step is to set the adjusted collage as the background and bring the overlay opacity back up.
Claudio encourages viewers to try creating their own photo collages and to share the video with friends.
