If you are selling an eBook, studies show that having an image of the book creates an increase in sales. A 3D cover gives the customer the feeling that they are actually getting SOMETHING for their money, not just a bunch of digital 1s and 0s.
There are several ways of creating an image for you to use. The first is to pay a designer to create one for you. The advantages of this are that you can usually receive an image or collection of images (in various sizes) that really looks nice. However, these custom images can be costly…between $50 and $200. And frequently it takes several iterations before the designer makes a 3D cover that matches exactly what you need.
The second method is to buy Adobe Photoshop and an Action Script. An Action Script is like a macro or mini-program within
The third method is to use GIMP. GIMP is a free graphic software package that is as close to
GIMP is ‘open-source’ software. It is not owned by any one company. It is available freely on the internet.
There are several steps to creating a photo-realistic 3D cover. First, the image actually consists of several smaller images: the face, the spine, and the top edge. Reflections are created for the face and spine layers. Highlights are added to give texture to the book, especially at the bend and top edge. Those ‘layers’ are then wrapped around a box within GIMP.
One of the best things about mastering the GIMP technique is that GIMP can open
In addition to being fun, designing your own 3D Book covers can be profitable. Many internet marketers are looking for graphics to go with their products. Once you learn how to create those graphics, you then have the ability to sell them! Search Internet Marketing forums for people looking to buy graphics, or sign up with one of the many freelance design websites on the internet.
However you choose to create your 3D book cover, always strive for top quality results. A poor image, such as those created by free websites, can hurt your eBook sales. It is better to have NO image than to have a bad one.
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