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The great thing about this software is that it is easy for you to use. In fact, even if you have absolutely no experience in graphic design, you'll be just fine with this software. Here are a few tips to help you use this software.
First, you need to start the application and hit the button that says "Generate cover". Then you'll see that there are different categories available for you to choose from. These categories include DVD covers, Book covers, CD covers, software box, and there is a miscellaneous category as well. Tap on the category that you want.
Once you choose your category, you can go through the various shapes for the covers. If you find one you like, then you go on to the next step, where you decide whether to take a new photo with your phone, use an image you have already, or you want to go with a web image.
Then it's time to choose the area of the image you want used for the cover you're making. You can drag the selection box around until you like the area. Once you select the area of the picture you want to use, confirm the selection. Then you'll be in the cover generation stage, which can take a moment, depending on the cover you're going with. After you see the 3D cover that was created, make sure you save to the Photo Library or return to the Image Area Selection to make further modifications. You can also add custom texts like title or slogan to further customize your Cover Graphic
Please just follow the steps below to create a professional looking 3D Cover from your artwork:
Start to 3D Cover App and tap on the "Generate Cover" button to go to the
category selection.
| Step 2 - Category Selection |
There are 5 different categories:
Software Box - These are 3D Cover Shapes of Software Boxes in different angles and views.
Book Cover - These are 3D Cover Shapes for eBook and Book Presentations.
DVD Cover - These are 3D Cover Shapes of DVD Cases with or without DVD-Rom.
CD Cover - These are 3D Cover Shapes of Compact Discs and CD Cases.
Miscellaneous - In thise category you will find different 3D Shapes like License Plates, Price Tags, Reports, Cans, Mousepads etc.
Get a preview image by tapping on the appropriate category. Tap it again if you want to choose it as your cover selection.
Browse the different cover shapes by moving your finger from right to left and tap the one that is best for you.
This step allows you to choose how you want to load your image. You can load an Image/Photo from your iPhone, take a Photo or load an image from the Web by entering an image URL. The eCover Go Generator automatically creates a professional 3D cover from your artwork.
| Step 5 - Select Image Area |
This is the image you will select for your cover. If you tap on the corners and sides you can change the area. This can also be done by tapping inside and drag to move the area selection box. Resetting the box is as easy as double tapping it back to the default position. Anytime you want move, rotate, or scale at the same time you can use two fingers. Once the desired area has been selected you will have to confirm it. Add texts to customize your Cover. It's also possible that you will have to repeat the process for other graphics if you choose a cover with a front/spine and top graphic. To add custom text just tap on "Add Text" and tap on the icons to change size, rotation, color and font face. Just move your finger over the sliders until you have selected your desired setting.
| Step 6 - Cover Generation |
In this step the 3D cover will be rendered. Depending on the cover type you have choosen it can take a few seconds.
It can be saved to your iPhone or be sent to an eMail.
When you're ready to make a new cover just start over by tapping the "Arrow Up" icon. This will bring you back to the main screen. You can anytime tap on this icon to go back to the previous screen. |
