You often see some more alternative pictures on the Internet, such as the ones below.
Many people call it QQ signature pictures, or "non-mainstream" pictures. I don’t know why it’s called that (I haven’t read much, so please forgive me). Many friends have asked how to make such pictures, so today I want to tell you how to make such pictures in detail.
After analysis, in fact, the method of making these pictures is still very simple: this type of pictures has no fixed size, no fixed layout, no fixed tone, no fixed text, and no fixed frame. Everything is very casual, but from the beginning These simple casual touches reveal a unique style. And loved by a large portion of the population.
Closer to home, let’s summarize the main expression techniques used in these “non-mainstream” pictures.
The first expression technique - alternative colors
I don’t need to explain this tone. Everyone knows that this is the “reverse negative wash” effect. The specific adjustment method is to use Photoshop’s curve (Ctrl+M).
The most frequently used adjustments to color tone are nothing more than the items in the menu below. Please try to take your time.
The second method of expression - alternative word combinations
Look at the picture "I want to kill someone now". It's exaggerated. The matching of words and pictures also requires a lot of skills. The whole picture of "I want to kill someone now" is bloody red, which of course makes people think of it accordingly. …
You can't give it a sentence: "The rainy winter has finally passed, and the sky is slightly blue and sunny." At least it has to be a bull's head facing a horse's mouth, otherwise it will not achieve that artistic conception.
The tranquil mood required in the photo below naturally needs to be expressed in romantic fonts.
The third expression method: unique format
Take a look at the picture below.
Dividing a complete picture and then arranging it in a disorderly manner can also give people an alternative feeling.
The fourth expression technique - special border effect
Needless to say, there are many ways to make special borders. Here are some of them.
Alternative colors, alternative text combinations, unique layouts, special border effects, etc. So many alternative elements are piled together, is it enough to be alternative? Of course, there are other expression techniques, and you can try them out.