Help to create this effect !!

[arunonline]

Sir,
I'm uploading an image.
Im a beginner in designing.
i will be greatful if anyone can tell how to create the effect in the attached image.
Tried alot but cudn't find a solution.

Waiting for valuable response ........

 

[IamSam]

This is a rather easy effect to create but it's fairly involved. I would suggest that you spend time watching and creating ALL of these video tutorials for practice! https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Photoshop+infographics
Don't just watch these tutorials, do them.

I will give a basic run down of one way the effect can be created. I will not go into all the details, you will have to ask about specifics.

Create a background.
Create your banner. I added a layer style with a paper pattern overlay.
I also added a darker gradient on the right side.


Use your guidelines to create a grid.


Using the grid, create the Light Red squares.


The rest is about re-selecting squares and adding shading.

Shading for the dark squares.


Shading for the Light Red squares.


Drop shadows.


Finally a shadow for the banner.


And lastly, add the text.

 

[arunonline]

This is a rather easy effect to create but it's fairly involved. I would suggest that you spend time watching and creating ALL of these video tutorials for practice! https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Photoshop+infographics
Don't just watch these tutorials, do them.

I will give a basic run down of one way the effect can be created. I will not go into all the details, you will have to ask about specifics.

Create a background.
Create your banner. I added a layer style with a paper pattern overlay.
I also added a darker gradient on the right side.
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Use your guidelines to create a grid.
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Using the grid, create the Light Red squares.
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The rest is about re-selecting squares and adding shading.

Shading for the dark squares.
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Shading for the Light Red squares.
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Drop shadows.
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Finally a shadow for the banner.
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And lastly, add the text.
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Sir,

Thank U 4 d response. This was my 2nd thread & u have been helpful in both.

Tried to do this aftr ur post. & im attaching the image which i have done. i guess i have done right. But, need ur rating.


To the steps:-

I didnt get the grid idea of yours. So, i skipped that.

Rather,
1) i used the rectangular marquee tool & draw the rectangle with darkish green color.
2) took d copy & give lightish green color.
3) took several copies of both & placed those in the way needed.

4) the next step was to give the shadow effect.
Actually i tried the option "drop shadow" in the layer style window. I was not successful with that.
So, what i did was:-

5) Used the pen tool & draw a triangle shape & filled it with black color.
6) then, i took the eraser tool with d "Soft Round" option & hardness 0% & erased the black triangle to the shape of the shadow needed.
& then placed it where needed.
6) took several copies of the black triangle & repeated the process above.

Done.


This was wht i did. Attached d image of my work. Actually it was so easy.

& thnk u 4 d Youtube link. Found lots of useful & interesting designs. Yes, i know i have to do & do & do to b perfect. 2 new designs per day is my target.

Expecting d supporting again .........

Wishing Happy New Year 2018

 

[IamSam]

I didnt get the grid idea of yours. So, i skipped that.

Not a good idea. Guidelines are one of the best assistants you can have while making infographics, you need to learn how to use them.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Photoshop+setting+up+guidelines

By not using guidelines, you have some pretty serious misalignment's throughout the entire image.






If you don't understand something, please just ask and I will go into more detail to explain. Not a problem.


Let's look at the top row of you example in comparison to mine so that you might understand the importance of shading.
Which of the two simulates a crimped paper? Shading always adds simulated depth to the illusion.


I think you have the right ideas about how to create this effect, you just need to work on your technique.

 

[IamSam]

Consider that I also used a layer style with a pattern overlay to simulate the paper texture.

 

[arunonline]

Consider that I also used a layer style with a pattern overlay to simulate the paper texture.

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Sir,
thnk u for the issues pointed out. Im looking into that.
So, grids are important. im focussing that right now.
As its weekend & party time, will b out of town.
So, will reply aftr couple of days.
thnxx

 

[arunonline]

Consider that I also used a layer style with a pattern overlay to simulate the paper texture.

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Sir,

i started to do following ur points.
I didnt complete the work. But, i want to know whether i have done correctly till now.
So, im attaching the image till i completed.
If its correct till now, then only i need to go forward.

 

[IamSam]

That looks much better.

For some reason your corners are not touching so there are still some alignment issues.


Can you post a screenshot of how you are adding the light red squares to the red layer?

 

[arunonline]

That looks much better.

For some reason your corners are not touching so there are still some alignment issues.
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Can you post a screenshot of how you are adding the light red squares to the red layer?

Sir,
Before my last post, i too noticed the corners not touching. I tried some but was not successful. So, I thought i should forward the half done work & thought of continuing after your certification.

Now, im attaching the screenshots.


Dont know whats going wrong for me.

 

[IamSam]

So, I thought i should forward the half done work & thought of continuing after your certification.

No need for you to do this. You don't need my certification to continue your work. You can see the same things I see so there's no need to show your work here for any kind of approval.

As you should be able to see for yourself, several of your squares are out of alignment.....


Now just to clarify, I would not use a grid (even though it should work) I use guidelines.



Are you using math to create the rectangle and squares? Let's try something different! Let's not use any grid or guidelines!

If I use a rectangle that is 1600px wide and 600px height.....



.........then I need to figure out the smaller squares size. I know that I want 4 squares from top to bottom.

600px divided by 4 = 150px
So I need for my smaller squares to be 150px x 150px
I also know that I will need 10 squares.
Once you have one square just duplicate that square as many times as needed!



Duplicate 3 more squares (Cmd/cntrl + J)
Align the first row........


Select the two that need to be moved, use your Move Tool and and align them......



Continue this until your done.

Perfect alignment!

 

[arunonline]

No need for you to do this. You don't need my certification to continue your work. You can see the same things I see so there's no need to show your work here for any kind of approval.

As you should be able to see for yourself, several of your squares are out of alignment.....
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Now just to clarify, I would not use a grid (even though it should work) I use guidelines.



Are you using math to create the rectangle and squares? Let's try something different! Let's not use any grid or guidelines!

If I use a rectangle that is 1600px wide and 600px height.....
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.........then I need to figure out the smaller squares size. I know that I want 4 squares from top to bottom.

600px divided by 4 = 150px
So I need for my smaller squares to be 150px x 150px
I also know that I will need 10 squares.
Once you have one square just duplicate that square as many times as needed!
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Duplicate 3 more squares (Cmd/cntrl + J)
Align the first row........
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Select the two that need to be moved, use your Move Tool and and align them......
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Continue this until your done.

Perfect alignment!
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Sir,

thnxxx for the valuable points.
i have done this fresh. Im attaching the screenshot image.
If its right, i will go to the remaining steps.

 

[IamSam]

If its right, i will go to the remaining steps.

I will repeat, you don't need my certification to continue your work. You can see the same things I see so there's no need to show your work here for any kind of approval.

Does it look good to you?

 

[arunonline]

I will repeat, you don't need my certification to continue your work. You can see the same things I see so there's no need to show your work here for any kind of approval.

Does it look good to you?

Sorry for the delay. was little busy.

Sir, im just a beginner in photoshop. So, whats the point in doing works which are not done the way it should be. Thats why im asking whether i have done it correctly. & i dont have any other assistance. Thats why im here in this forum.
& i know its not perfect what i have done. But, have to try it again again inorder to be perfect.

 

[IamSam]

Sir, im just a beginner in photoshop. So, whats the point in doing works which are not done the way it should be. Thats why im asking whether i have done it correctly. & i dont have any other assistance. Thats why im here in this forum.

I understand that you are a beginner. So the point is that we have gone over all the required information and techniques that you need to complete this info graphic to this step. You should now know what to look for at this stage. You no longer need me to show you if you have something off. You should be able to look at your own work and determine (based on what you've learned here) what if anything is incorrect. If everything looks right and aligned, then move on to the next step. If you have trouble with the next step, I will help you out.

i know its not perfect what i have done.

This is up to you. If you have closely inspected your work, done the best you can do, and your happy with the result, then you can move on. As I stated above, you have all the required information and techniques that you need to complete this info graphic to this step. If you see something that you want to change, then change it and make it right for you.

have to try it again again inorder to be perfect.

Your going to be disappointed. None of us are perfect. We just have to be happy with what we have created.

 

[Nxxl]

There is no right or wrong way to design, Arun. But there are the better and easier techniques which Sam is helping you with, which will get you better results.

When you're designing something, it's not like you have to follow a book of instructions. There are no guidelines. You design with what looks good to your eye. It's very subjective.

So like the issue with your grids not matching, it's not that you're doing something wrong. It's just that Symmetry looks good to the eye, unless of course you're trying to make some abstract design. And adding shading enhances it.

So do what looks good to you. If you feel it looks good, go ahead with it. After you've finished creating your design, you can share it on this forum for others to give their opinions and feedback.

Sam has already shown you a great way to accomplish what you're after. I just wanted to put in my 2 cents.

Have a good one!

 

[arunonline]

Thnkkk you for the suggestions