Hi everyone!
I really been into graphic design for about 2 years now and I'm starting to think about careers. However there's an important part that I still can't manage.
Can anyone give me templates of animated banners? I'm attaching a photo of one a friend sent me with each layer so you know what I mean, I'm not always good at explaining lol.
I had my banner done on here that I also used for my IMVU shop but the way that turned out with photos and text was a nightmare! I'm attaching that photo too.

Pretty much I want to learn how to do graphics with layers and animation and make transparent words that don't look awful


If anyone could give me some templates so I can get started and learn from them, that would be much appreciated! I have GIMP and Photoshop so either one is fine although I do prefer GIMP. And with animated layers, does anyone get them from websites that offer free ones?


xcf file of how I added my photos and text. I'm not doing something right. Explain?
http://jmp.sh/1DTfIVG

Template from friend showing layers (needed!)
https://2img.net/h/i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq201/sentinelofsilence/graphics/layers_zps75kbbat5.png

Banner from GC member zoey900:
https://2img.net/h/i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq201/sentinelofsilence/graphics/imvu%20background_zpsz66fqrfz.gif

My mess...
https://2img.net/h/i448.photobucket.com/albums/qq201/sentinelofsilence/graphics/imvu%20banner%20animated_zpss8jgnvjz.gif

This isn't the proper place for this. I would recommend,  if you are a member,  posting this on the Artists guild here on the forums,  as that is a place dedicated to getting help.

Neo Queen Serenity wrote:

This isn't the proper place for this. I would recommend,  if you are a member,  posting this on the Artists guild here on the forums,  as that is a place dedicated to getting help.

Where is that? I'm not in a guild :/

http://www.thegalaxycauldronforums.com/t11063-the-arts-graphics-and-cosplayers-guild