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Really interesting to read through this thread. I've tried POD, stock illustrations, and digital downloads too, definitely felt like shouting into the void sometimes. Jimm’s point about thinking more like a shop owner than a designer really stuck with me. The idea of creating for a specific...

Sounds like Cieper's really diving deep into this project. The bit about hunting down a Q, X, and Y was pretty relatable, always those elusive characters that seem to vanish when you need them! That color issue sounds frustrating though. It’s surprising how often black text turns out to be...

Totally get the struggle, matching old hand lettering is tough. You might want to try something like Calligraphr or FontForge. With a bit of cleanup in Photoshop or GIMP, you can build a custom font from the scanned letters. It takes some time, but it’s doable and keeps the look consistent.

Hey! Once you sell an image as non-exclusive, you can’t really offer it as exclusive later since others already have access. Best to decide upfront how you want to sell it. And yeah, definitely check the site’s terms, some have specific rules. Good luck with your site!

You’ve got a clean and versatile portfolio! The book cover and packaging projects are exceptionally well-executed with a strong composition and nice use of color. Great start overall, keep it up!

You can earn in graphic design by freelancing <removed crowd sourcing please check the forum rules>, selling templates (Etsy, Creative Market), or offering logos/branding to businesses. Post your work on Instagram/Behance to attract clients.

Consider putting the tournament logo on the left chest or sleeve to keep things looking fresh and appealing. That keeps it looking neat and professional. You can add player names on the back just below the collar and keep sponsor logos small and low-key on the opposite sleeve or lower hem. To...

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I'm using Camtasia, and it's super easy to use. It's perfect for slides and video edits.

If you’re going for that classic comic balloon vibe, check out fonts from Blambot or Comicraft. They’re perfect for professional comic lettering.

Photoshop or similar tools are often used for this—It's a perfect example of photo manipulation. You can find plenty of tutorials on YouTube.

Some letters like the mirrored "C" or the sharp "A" can be tricky to read when they're small. It’d be good to check how they look in a high-contrast or printed sample to see if they’re easy to read.

May I ask which tool or software you’re using for this?

Thanks for sharing this—it's definitely interesting! It's great to see Adobe offering flexibility with AI models, especially the option to choose IP-friendly ones like Firefly for production. I'm curious to see how this shift will impact creative workflows and licensing practices going forward.

It looks similar, but I believe it's been slightly modified.