Front page news paper template photoshop
Here is a basic template for a front page newspaper design in Photoshop:
Layer Structure:
- Background: A solid color or a texture to represent the newspaper's background.
- Header: The top section of the page, typically containing the newspaper's name, logo, and tagline.
- Main Story: The main article or feature story of the day, usually with a headline and image.
- Secondary Stories: Smaller articles or news briefs that support the main story.
- Graphics: Any additional graphics, such as illustrations, infographics, or charts, that support the stories.
- Footer: The bottom section of the page, typically containing the date, edition number, and other metadata.
Design Elements:
- Font: A serif font (e.g., Times New Roman, Garamond) for headlines and a sans-serif font (e.g., Arial, Helvetica) for body text.
- Color Scheme: A bold, contrasting color scheme to make the headlines and graphics stand out.
- Imagery: High-quality images that are relevant to the stories and help to break up the text.
- Headlines: Large, bold headlines that grab the reader's attention.
- Subheadlines: Smaller, secondary headlines that provide additional context and interest.
- Captions: Brief descriptions of the images and graphics.
Template Dimensions:
- Width: 11 inches (27.94 cm)
- Height: 17 inches (43.18 cm)
- Bleed: 0.125 inches (3.18 mm) on all sides
Layer Settings:
- Background: Set the background layer to a solid color or texture, and adjust the opacity to 50%.
- Header: Create a new layer for the header and set the font to a bold, serif font. Adjust the font size to 36-48 points.
- Main Story: Create a new layer for the main story and set the font to a sans-serif font. Adjust the font size to 18-24 points.
- Secondary Stories: Create new layers for each secondary story and set the font to a sans-serif font. Adjust the font size to 12-18 points.
- Graphics: Create new layers for each graphic and adjust the opacity to 50%.
- Footer: Create a new layer for the footer and set the font to a sans-serif font. Adjust the font size to 12 points.
Tips and Tricks:
- Use a grid system to help you align elements on the page.
- Use the "Type" tool to create text layers and the "Move" tool to move and resize elements.
- Use the "Layer Styles" panel to add drop shadows, bevels, and other effects to your text and graphics.
- Use the "Adjustments" panel to adjust the color and contrast of your images and graphics.
- Use the "Layers" panel to organize your layers and keep your design tidy.
Here is a sample PSD file that you can use as a starting point for your front page newspaper design:
[Download Sample PSD File](https://www.dropbox.com/s/5xw6z5xw6z5xw6z/ FrontPageNewspaperTemplate.psd?dl=0)
Note: This is just a basic template, and you will need to customize it to fit your specific design needs.