| How to Make YouTube Banners Posted: 24 Aug 2020 05:00 PM PDT This wikiHow teaches you how to design and upload banners for YouTube. YouTube banners look different on various devices, which can make the design process pretty confusing. Luckily, YouTube offers design templates you can download to make the process a lot easier. [Edit]Creating the Banner - Download a YouTube banner template. A YouTube banner template is an image that illustrates where you should put your text and logos in your banner image. It shows which parts of the image will be viewable on mobile devices, tablets, desktop computers, and TVs. Use the following steps to download the official YouTube banner template.
- Open the channel art template in a photo editing application. The zip file contains a .psd and a .png file. You can open these files in Photoshop. If you don't have a Photoshop subscription, you can download and install GIMP which has similar features to Photoshop and is free to download. You can also use MS Paint or Preview on Mac, but some features may not be available in these apps. Use the following steps to open the file in Photoshop or GIMP.
- Right-click either "Channel Art Template" file.
- Select Open with.
- Click the image editing program you want to design the banner in.
- Familiarize yourself with the template. There are four areas of the template you should be aware of. They are as follows:
 - TV Safe Area: The vast majority of your YouTube banner will only be viewable on a television screen using a YouTube app. The size of the entire YouTube banner/channel art image is 2560 pixels wide and 1440 pixels tall.
- Desktop Max Area: The Desktop Max area is the part of the image that is viewable on desktop computers using a web browser. Not everything that goes in this area will be viewable on tablets or smartphones. This is a narrow strip in the center of the image that is 2560 pixels wide and 423 pixels tall. It starts at about 500 pixels from the top of the image.
- Tablet Safe Area: This area of the image is will be viewable on tablets, desktop computers, and TVs, but not necessarily on smartphones. This area is 1855 pixels wide and 423 pixels tall. It starts at about 350 pixels from the left and right edges inside the Desktop Max Area.
- Text and Logo Safe Area: This area is viewable all devices. All text, logos, key images, and information should go in this area. This area is 1546 pixels wide and 423 pixels tall. It is in the center of the Desktop Safe Area approximately 510 pixels from the right and left edges.
- Add text to your banner. Use the text tool in your image editor application to add text to your banner. It's the icon that resembles a capital "A" or "T" in the toolbar to the left or at the top. Click the text tool and click where you want your text to go. Use the menus at the top or to the left to select the text color, font, font size, and style.
- Remember that any text not placed in the "Text and logo Safe Area" may not be viewable on all devices.
- If you are using Photoshop or GIMP, you may want to lock the layer with the YouTube channel art template. To lock it, click the layer with the channel art template in the Layers panel in the lower-right corner. Then click the icon that resembles a lock (Photoshop) or the icon that resembles an arrow in the shape of a cross (GIMP).
- Add images to your banner. You can add images to use as a background or logo, or anything else you want to add to your banner. Remember that any element of the banner you want to be viewable should go in the Text and Logo Safe Area. This includes key elements of your background image. Use the following steps to add an image to your banner as a new layer:
- Click File in the menu bar at the top.
- Click Place (Photoshop) or Open as Layer (GIMP).
- Select an image file.
- Click Open
- Click and drag the image layer to move it.
- Add a background color. Because there are so many different areas that are part of a YouTube banner, some people choose to create a separate background for the strip and the middle of the strip in the center that is viewable on desktop and mobile devices. You can also a gradient or color transition in GIMP or Photoshop. Use the following steps to create a color background.
- Click the icon that resembles a sheet of paper below the Layers panel to the right.
- Click the new layer in the Layers panel to select it.
- Click the colored box on top below the toolbar to the left.
- Use the color picker window to select a color you want.
- Click the rectangle marquee tool in the tool in the toolbar.
- Click and drag over the area you want to color.
- Click the icon that resembles a paint bucket in the toolbar.
- Click anywhere inside your marquee selection.
- Add anything else you want. Image editors have many tools that allow you to design however you want. You can use the brush tool to draw or create textures. You can also create patterns in Photoshop and GIMP.
- When designing in Photoshop or GIMP, it's a good idea to place each design element on a separate layer. To add a new layer in Photoshop or GIMP, click the icon that resembles a sheet of paper below the Layers panel to the right.
- Arrange your layers. After you have added all your text, logos, images, colors, patterns, and other design elements you want to add to your banner, you'll need to make sure your layers are in the proper order. Click and drag the layers up and down in the Layers panel to the right to rearrange them. Your text and logo layers should go on top. Place any banner images, colors, or patterns behind the text layers. Place the background layers behind the banner images and patterns.
- Save your image. It's a good idea to save your YouTube banner in its native file format in case you need to edit it later on. The native file format for Photoshop is ".psd" and ".xcf" for GIMP. Use the following steps to save your work:
- Click File.
- Click Save as.
- Type a name for the image in the field next to "Name" or "File name".
- Click Save.
[Edit]Uploading the Banner to YouTube - Export your banner image from your image editor. If you haven't already done so, open your YouTube banner in the image editor of your choice. Use the following steps to export the image:
- Click File.
- Click Save as or Export as (GIMP).
- Click Select File Type (GIMP Only).
- Select "'JPEG'", "'JPG'", "'PNG'", or "'GIF'" as the format or file type.
- Type a name for the image next to Name or File Name.
- Click Save or Export.
- Navigate to https://www.youtube.com/ in a web browser. You can visit your YouTube channel using any web browser.
- If you are not signed in to your YouTube account, click Sign In in the upper-right corner and sign in with the email address and password associated with your YouTube account.
- Click your profile image. It's in the upper-right corner of the YouTube web page. This displays the Account menu.
- If you have not selected a profile image, a colored circle with your initial is displayed in the upper-right corner.
- Click . It's at the top of the Account menu that appears when you click on your profile image. This displays your YouTube channel.
- Click . It's the first blue button at the top fo the page when you view your YouTube channel. If you already have a banner, it will be below the banner.
- Click or the pencil icon . If you have never added channel art to your channel, a default banner appears at the top fo the page with a blue button in the center that says Add channel art. Click this button to add channel art. If you already have channel art for your channel, place your mouse cursor over the banner to display the pencil icon in the upper-right corner of the banner. Click the pencil icon.
- Click . It's the blue button in the center of the window. This opens a file browser you can use to browse image files on your computer.
- Alternatively, you can drag and drop a JPEG, GIF, or PNG image of your YouTube banner/channel art in the center of the window. Images must be no more than 6 Mb in size with a minimum of 2048 pixels wide and 1152 pixels tall.
- Select your YouTube banner/channel art and click . This uploads the photo to YouTube. When it uploads, you will see a preview window that displays how the image looks on different devices.
- If need be, you can click Adjust the crop in the lower-left corner of the window. Click and drag the corners or center of the image to adjust where the safe preview area is located.
- Click . It's the blue button in the lower-left corner of the window. This saves the image as the banner for your YouTube channel.
- Use large resolution images in your YouTube banners. The standard width for YouTube banners is 2560 x 1440 pixels.
- Don't use the same background image for the TV area and desktop area. Most of the channel art image falls in the TV area and will be cut off when people view your channel on their desktop browser or mobile devices. Use a separate background image for the desktop strip in the middle and the TV area.
- Test your image to see how it looks on YouTube. If something looks off or out of place, don't be afraid to go back into Photoshop or GIMP and make adjustments.
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| How to Apply Vinyl Stickers Posted: 24 Aug 2020 09:00 AM PDT Vinyl stickers, otherwise known as decals, are fun ways to decorate your window, car, laptop, and other sturdy surfaces. First, wipe down the surface of your choice to get rid of any dirt and dust. After peeling off the backing paper, place the sticker on a dry or wet surface, depending on your personal preference. Once you've put the sticker into place, peel off the back transfer paper as a finishing touch. [Edit]Prepping the Surface - Check that your desired sticker location is around . Use a room-specific thermometer to check how warm or cold your car, window, or other sticker surface is on an average day. Ideally, you don't want the environment to be too hot or too cold, or the vinyl sticker might not adhere properly. While your space doesn't have to be this exact temperature, try to keep it in a cool area.[1]
- If your garage or home gets especially cold or hot for extended amounts of time, you might want to consider placing your sticker elsewhere.
- Wipe and dry off the area where you want to place your sticker. Take a baby wipe or water-soaked towel and clear away any dust, wax, and debris from the surface of your car, window, or other transparent area. Try to get the area as smooth and clean as possible, so no dust or grime adheres to your vinyl sticker later on. If the area is especially dirty, add a pea-sized amount of delicate soap to your damp towel to get the surface squeaky clean.[2]
- If your desired sticker area already looks clean, just give it a quick wipe down.
- Try and use soap that has "delicate" listed on the label.
- Spray the surface with soapy water to adjust your sticker later on. Create a sudsy water mixture by mixing a pea-sized amount of gentle soap into a spray bottle filled with warm water. Once you've mixed the soap into the spray bottle, spritz the solution over the desired sticker surface.[3]
- You only need a tiny amount of soap to make the water sudsy.
- If you're applying the vinyl sticker "dry," then you don't need to worry about spraying down the area at all.
[Edit]Securing the Sticker - Peel away the backing tape on the sticker. Use your thumb and pointer finger to pry the back paper from the surface of the sticker. As you peel away the paper, pinch the vertical edges of the sticker with your opposite hand. Once the back paper is completely removed, hold the sticker with the thumb and pointer finger of each hand.[4]
- Avoid touching or holding the back surface of the vinyl sticker, as your fingerprints will make the sticker look smudged and sloppy.
- It's tricky to arrange a sticker when you're holding it by the center portion.
- Pinch the vertical edges of the vinyl sticker as you place it down. Continue holding the sticker securely as you place it on a wet or dry surface. Try applying the center of the sticker first, then press the outer edges of the vinyl sticker into place. Aim to do this in a fluid motion to prevent any air bubbles from forming.[5]
- If you're applying your sticker to a dry surface, make sure that it's positioned and angled properly. Once the vinyl is in place, you won't be able to adjust it easily.
- If you're applying your sticker to a wet surface, use your fingers to push and adjust the edges of the vinyl to your desired position.
- Press out any air bubbles with a squeegee or credit card. Grab a flat, bendy item and press it in an even line along the surface of the sticker. Move your squeegee, credit card, or other tool consistently, applying an even amount of pressure as you go from edge to edge. Focus on areas that have air bubbles, so the sticker looks smooth.[6]
- Heat curved vinyl stickers with a blow dryer to make them stick. Don't be discouraged if your sticker isn't adhering properly to a curved edge or surface, like a car bumper. Turn a hair dryer or heat gun to a low setting, and run the device several inches or centimeters above the surface of the sticker. Beneath the added heat, use your squeegee, credit card, or other flat tool to help the sticker apply correctly to the curved edge.[7]
- Don't use a high heat setting for this—you're only looking to stretch and expand the vinyl, not melt it.
- Peel away the final layer of transfer tape. Use your thumb and pointer finger to pinch and remove the outer layer of the sticker, which looks like a strip of opaque masking tape. Pull away at the transfer paper until you've completely removed it from the sticker.[8]
- Don't worry if your vinyl sticker comes off with the transfer paper. Use your squeegee, credit card, or other flat tool to press the sticker back onto the surface.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Baby wipe (optional)
- Towel or rag
- Water
- Delicate soap
- Spray bottle (optional)
- Squeegee or credit card
- Blow dryer or heat gun (optional)
- If you placed a vinyl sticker onto a vehicle using "wet" application, try waiting 1 day before driving around with your new decoration. This waiting period helps the vinyl sticker adhere to the car or truck.[9]
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| How to Heal Scratch Marks on Your Face Posted: 24 Aug 2020 01:00 AM PDT Getting scratches on your face is a huge annoyance, both because it's painful and because your face is the last area you want to have marks or scars. Thankfully, there are a few ways you can clean and care for your scratches at home to promote healing and prevent scarring. If your scratches don't stop bleeding after you've applied pressure for 10 minutes or they become infected, seek medical care right away. [Edit]Cleaning the Scratches - Wash your hands with soap and water. Before you touch your scratches, it's important to clean your hands to remove any germs or bacteria. Use soap and warm water to scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds, then rinse them off and wipe them dry with a clean towel.[1]
- Apply pressure on the scratches to stop the bleeding. Grab a clean cloth or towel and press it against your face directly on top of the scratches. Hold it there for about 5 minutes, keeping it pressed up against your face the entire time, until you stop bleeding.[2]
- Scratches are normally pretty shallow, so they shouldn't take long to stop bleeding.
- If your wounds don't stop bleeding after 10 minutes of direct pressure, you may need to get stitches. Contact a medical provider right away.
- Wash the area with soap and water. Lean over the sink and gently splash cool water onto your face. Grab a few drops of hand soap and carefully rub it over the scratches, trying not to agitate them or make them bleed again.[3]
- It's important to clean the area well to remove any germs or bacteria that may be present.
- Never use hydrogen peroxide to clean your wounds, as this can be too harsh.
- Rinse your scratches for about 2 minutes. Lean over the sink again and place your face directly under the faucet stream. Leave your face there for about 2 minutes to let the water wash away all the soap and any large dirt pieces. Gently pat the area dry with a clean towel when you're done.[4]
- If you're treating a child's scratches, it can be tough to get them to sit still for that long. Even if they can't do the full 2 minutes, try to have them rinse their scratches thoroughly for as long as they can.
- Dab on an antiseptic cream. Grab a tube of antiseptic ointment, cream, or lotion and squeeze out a pea-sized amount. You can also use petroleum jelly if it's the only thing you have. Cover the scratches with the ointment to prevent bacteria and infection.[5]
- You can find antiseptic ointment at most drug stores.
- Cover the scratches with an adhesive bandage. Unwrap a clean bandage and place it carefully over the scratches, making sure to cover all of the antiseptic cream as well. If you need to, you can use multiple bandages to cover all of the scratches on your face.[6]
- Covering the scratches protects against germs and bacteria to prevent them from getting infected.
[Edit]Caring for the Scratches - Change the bandage every day. In order to keep the scratches clean, change the bandage at least once a day or any time you notice that it's dirty or damp. Always use a clean bandage to cover the scratches until they are healed.[7]
- Wearing a dirty bandage can introduce bacteria, which can lead to infection and scarring.
- Try keeping a box of bandages on hand so you can easily grab a new one.
- Keep the area clean and dry. Do your best to keep the scratches and bandage from getting dirty or wet. If you're going to take a shower or wash your face, gently remove the bandages and then put a clean one back on once you're done.[8]
- Moisten the scratches with petroleum jelly. After you apply antiseptic cream once, you don't need to put any more on. Instead, use a pea-sized amount of petroleum jelly every time you change your bandages to keep your skin moist to promote healing.[9]
- Keeping the skin moist will help your body heal faster and will also prevent scarring.
- After the wound closes, you can apply vitamin E over the area to help speed up your healing.
- Press an ice pack to your face every 1 to 2 hours to reduce swelling. If your face is swollen or bruised, you can use an ice pack every few hours for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Press it up against your face to reduce blood flow to the area and cool down your skin. Do this for the first 24 hours after you get scratched.[10]
- If your scratches are shallow, they probably won't bruise much unless they're near your eyes.
[Edit]Preventing Scars - Avoid picking at any scabs that form. Scabs are your body's natural healing process. If you pick them off, you could create a larger, thicker scar, so try to leave them alone as much as you can.[11]
- If it's hard for you not to pick at the scabs, keep the area covered with a bandage so you can't reach them.
- Use SPF 30 sunscreen on healed scratches. Once your scratches are healed enough, rub on some sunscreen to keep them protected every time you go outside. Sun damage can cause deeper, more noticeable scars, especially on freshly healed wounds.[12]
- Try incorporating sunscreen into your daily routine to keep your skin protected from sun damage.
- Wear a sunhat to protect the scratched area so it doesn't darken.
- Ask a doctor about creams or laser therapy. If you're really worried about scarring, talk to a medical professional about what they can do to minimize it. They may suggest steroid injections, steroid creams, laser therapy.[13]
- Since scratches are usually shallow, they rarely require medical intervention for scarring. However, if you got scratched a lot or in a prominent area of your face, it can't hurt to go talk to a doctor.
- Clean your scratches as soon as you can and keep them moisturized to promote healing.[14]
- Always keep the area clean and dry so your scratches can heal quickly.[15]
- Eat a healthy diet with foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc to help heal the scratches. Drink plenty of water as well.
[Edit]Warnings - If your scratches don't stop bleeding after 10 minutes of pressure, seek medical care. You may need stitches.[16]
- If your scratches become swollen, extremely painful, or develop pus, they may be infected. Seek medical care right away.[17]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Cleaning the Scratches - Cloth
- Soap
- Antibacterial ointment
- Bandage
[Edit]Healing the Scratches - Bandages
- Petroleum jelly
- Ice pack (optional)
[Edit]Preventing Scars [Edit]References |
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