NOTE
We are going to insert the main animation images first... then work on the backgrounds and 2nd set of animations..
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STEP 1
Open a new image 800 x 600
Transparent background
PSPX - X2: Colour Depth RGB = 8bits/channel
PSPX3-PSP2019: Colour Depth RGB = 8bits/channel
Open up the Milking image in your PSP workspace
WINDOW >>> DUPLICATE
Close the original Image
IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 80%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is CHECKED
Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE
Check "Lock aspect ratio"
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STEP 2
On the duplicated Milking image in your PSP workspace
Activate Layer 1
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Horizontal Offset = - ( minus ) 95
Vertical Offset = - ( minus ) 77
Edge Mode = Transparent
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
Rename this layer COW 1
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STEP 3
Back to the duplicated Milking image in your PSP workspace
Activate Layer 2
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Same settings
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
Rename this layer COW 2
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Back to the duplicated Milking image in your PSP workspace
Activate Layer 3
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Same settings
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
Rename this layer COW 3
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STEP 4
Back to the duplicated Milking image in your PSP workspace
Activate Layer 4
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Same settings
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
Rename this layer COW 4
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Back to the duplicated Milking image in your PSP workspace
Activate Layer 5
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Same settings
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
Rename this layer COW 5
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Back to the duplicated Milking image in your PSP workspace
Activate Layer 6
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Same settings
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
Rename this layer COW 6
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SAVE YOUR WORK
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STEP 5
CLOSE ALL the COW layers
ACTIVATE Raster 1
SELECTIONS >>> SELECT ALL
Open up the Wallpaper-3a0b image in your PSP workspace
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE INTO SELECTION from the options.
DESELECT
PSP9 - PSPX3: IMAGE >>> FLIP
PSPX4 - PSPX8: Use script available for download at top of page.
(Higher versions follow your version's method)
EFFECTS >>> PLUGINS >>> SIMPLE >>> QUICK TILE |
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STEP 6
EFFECTS >>> PLUGINS >>> SIMPLE >>> TOP LEFT MIRROR, |
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STEP 7
LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE
IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 90%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED
Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE
Check "Lock aspect ratio"
PSP9: IMAGE >>> ROTATE >>> FREE ROTATE = RIGHT 90
Ensure "All layers" is UNCHECKED
PSPX - PSP2019: IMAGE >>> FREE ROTATE = RIGHT 90
Ensure "All layers" is UNCHECKED
IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 75%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED
Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE
Check "Lock aspect ratio" |
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STEP 8
VIEW >>> RULERS
Select your RASTER DEFORM tool
Mode = SCALE
use default settings
PSPX-PSP2019:Select your PICK tool
Move the centre left node level with the 30 pixel mark on your top ruler
Move the centre rightt node level with the 770 pixel mark on your top ruler
Select your MOVER tool to disengage
the Deformation / Pick tool
In your LAYER PALETTE change the
BLEND MODE to DODGE
SAVE YOUR WORK
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STEP 9
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
SELECTIONS >>> SELECT ALL
Open up the old-barn-wallpapers image in your PSP workspace
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE INTO SELECTION from the options.
DESELECT
IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 80%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED
Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE
Check "Lock aspect ratio"
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN |
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STEP 10
In your MATERIALS PALETTE
Load DARK BLUE " #0f2e93 " in your foreground
Load LIGHT BLUE " #4f8bca " in your background
Choose your SELECTION TOOL
On the top menu select 'Create selection from:
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> BUTTONIZE
Colour = DARK BLUE " #0f2e93 "
Height =6
Width = 6
Opacity = 100
Edge = Solid
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 6
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> BUTTONIZE
Same settings but change
Colour = LIGHT BLUE " #4f8bca "
DESELECT
EFFECTS >>> PLUGINS >>> SIMPLE >>> TOP LEFT MIRROR
EFFECTS >>> EDGE EFFECTS >>> ENHANCE
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STEP 11
ACTIVATE Copy of Raster 1
Choose your SELECTION TOOL
On the top menu select 'Create selection from:
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> BUTTONIZE
Same settings
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 6
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> BUTTONIZE
Same settings but change
Colour = DARK BLUE " #0f2e93 "
DESELECT
EFFECTS >>> PLUGINS >>> SIMPLE >>> TOP LEFT MIRROR
EFFECTS >>> EDGE EFFECTS >>> ENHANCE
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STEP 12
ACTIVATE Raster 1
SELECTIONS >>> SELECT ALL
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> BUTTONIZE
Same settings but change
Colour = LIGHT BLUE " #4f8bca "
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 6
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> BUTTONIZE
Same settings but change
Colour = DARK BLUE " #0f2e93 "
DESELECT
EFFECTS >>> PLUGINS >>> SIMPLE >>> TOP LEFT MIRROR
EFFECTS >>> EDGE EFFECTS >>> ENHANCE
SAVE YOUR WORK |
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STEP 13
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW
Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 4
Colour = Black
Opacity = 60
Blur =10.00
ACTIVATE Raster 4
EDIT >>> Repeat Drop Shadow
ACTIVATE Raster 3
EDIT >>> Repeat Drop Shadow
Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing
Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to - ( minus ) 4
ACTIVATE Raster 4
EDIT >>> Repeat Drop Shadow
ACTIVATE Raster 5
EDIT >>> Repeat Drop Shadow
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE
Rename this layer BGD
SAVE YOUR WORK
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STEP 14
OPEN & ACTIVATE COW 1 layer
Open up the birds in flight image in your PSP workspace
Activate layer 6
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Horizontal Offset = 265
Vertical Offset = 145
Edge Mode = Transparent
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN |
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STEP 15
CLOSE COW 1
OPEN & ACTIVATE COW 2 layer
Back to the birds in flight image in your PSP workspace
Activate layer 5
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Horizontal Offset = 165
Vertical Offset = 98
Edge Mode = Transparent
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN |
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STEP 16
CLOSE COW 2
OPEN & ACTIVATE COW 3 layer
Back to the birds in flight image in your PSP workspace
Activate layer 4
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Horizontal Offset = 75
Vertical Offset = 125
Edge Mode = Transparent
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN
SAVE YOUR WORK
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STEP 17
CLOSE COW 3
OPEN & ACTIVATE COW 4 layer
Back to the birds in flight image in your PSP workspace
Activate layer 3
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Horizontal Offset = - ( minus ) 65
Vertical Offset = 165
Edge Mode = Transparent
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN |
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STEP 18
CLOSE COW 4
OPEN & ACTIVATE COW 5 layer
Back to the birds in flight image in your PSP workspace
Activate layer 2
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Horizontal Offset = - ( minus ) 165
Vertical Offset = 140
Edge Mode = Transparent
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN |
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STEP 19
CLOSE COW 5
OPEN & ACTIVATE COW 6 layer
Back to the birds in flight image in your PSP workspace
Activate layer 1
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Horizontal Offset = - ( minus ) 265
Vertical Offset = 175
Edge Mode = Transparent
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN
SAVE YOUR WORK |
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STEP 20
ACTIVATE the BGD layer
Open up the COW_orig image in your PSP workspace
Right click on the Title Bar and select COPY from the options
Right click on the Title Bar of your tag image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.
IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 15%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED
Resample using WEIGHTED AVERAGE
Check "Lock aspect ratio"
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
EFFECTS >>> IMAGE EFFECTS >>> OFFSET
Horizontal Offset = 240
Vertical Offset = - ( minus ) 175
Edge Mode = Transparent
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN |
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STEP 21
LAYERS >> NEW RASTER LAYER
Select your TEXT TOOL
with font and settings of your choice
add your name
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE DOWN
SAVE YOUR WORK |
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STEP 22
Set up LAYER PALETTE as shown
Right click on Title Bar and select
Copy merged from the options, |
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STEP 23
In ANIMATION SHOP
Right click the workspace and select
'Paste As New Animation' from the options.
Back to PSP.
CLOSE COW 1
OPEN & ACTIVATE COW 2
Right click on Title Bar and select
Copy merged from the options,
In ANIMATION SHOP
Select >>>
'Paste After Current' icon on top menu
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STEP 24
Back to PSP.
CLOSE COW 2
OPEN & ACTIVATE COW 3
Right click on Title Bar and select Copy merged from the options,
In ANIMATION SHOP
Select >>> 'Paste After Current' icon on top menu
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STEP 25
Back to PSP.
CLOSE COW 3
OPEN & ACTIVATE COW 4
Right click on Title Bar and select Copy merged from the options,
In ANIMATION SHOP
Select >>> 'Paste After Current' icon on top menu
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STEP 26
Back to PSP.
CLOSE COW 4
OPEN & ACTIVATE COW 5
Right click on Title Bar and select Copy merged from the options,
In ANIMATION SHOP
Select >>> 'Paste After Current' icon on top menu
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STEP 27
Back to PSP.
CLOSE COW 5
OPEN & ACTIVATE COW 6
Right click on Title Bar and select Copy merged from the options,
In ANIMATION SHOP
Select >>> 'Paste After Current' icon on top menu
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STEP 28
Edit >> Select All
Right click on Title Bar of frames
Select 'Frame Properties' from the options
Display time = 70
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STEP 29
View >> Animation
and while it is still running,
File >> Save As
Locate the folder in which you wish to save it.
Name your animation.
With the Gif Optimiser keep pressing NEXT
until you get to the last one... click FINISH
Close the Animation
Close the frames.
Close Animation Shop, |
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