Add character to your digital scrapbooking and papercraft projects with posers. Posers are 3d characters that are 'posed' and then rendered into an image that you can use in the same way as any other image in your scrapbooking projects.
Using Posers in Scrapbook and Papercraft projects
Posers are simple to use and are ideal where you want to add a character but don't have a suitable photo available. They can be used as a feature or highlight in a scrapbook page or to illustrate a message. Seasonal posers, such as characters dressed for the holidays, are great for emphasising theme theme of a page. If you are creating a digital scrapbook page then you will add the poser to your project as a new layer. Posers can also be used in traditional scrapbooking and card making projects, however you will need to cut the image from the background which may be fiddly depending on the image type.
Poser Formats
Most posers are provided electronically. They are provided in different formats, however PNG files with a transparent background are the most common. Posers with a transparent background can be added instantly to a digital scrapbook page or other project without having to isolate the image from the background. They are typically provided in a high resolution, 300 dpi, format which makes them ideal for printing as well as using online or digitally. Posers are supplied as digital downloads and are typically provided in zipped files that you can download and save to your computer.
Types of Posers for Scrapbooking Projects
There are a wide variety of posers available, including photo realistic characters, cute characters, animals and fantasy characters. Poser characters are suitable for children as well as adults. Cute 'toon' style posers are ideal for projects for youngsters, while there are many adult themed posers that can add a sophisticated or glamorous image to scrapbook pages for adults. The range of genres means that there is likely to be a type of character available that will complement your style.
Buying Posers and Finding Free Posers
Many digital scrapbooking and card making online stores sell poser characters. These are typically available for instant download. Many free posers are also available and these can be found on personal blogs as well as from stores. As the sites and blogs that offer free posers change regularly, do an Interenet search to find the most up to date information. When buying or downloading poser characters that you intend to use for commercial use, remember to check the terms and conditions first. Some poser characters are available only for personal use projects.
Tips for Using Poser Characters
Here are some tips for using poser characters in your work:
- Posers can become addictive and you can soon find yourself with hundreds of files. Therefore file your poser characters on your computer so you can easily browse them. Filing them by genre is a useful way to help you find the right character for a project.
- Keep a copy of the terms and conditions for future reference.
- If you are printing the poser then use good quality paper and inks to really make the image pop from the page.
Posers can be a fun way to add character to your scrapbooking pages.
Kate Pullen - Kate Pullen is a freelance writer specializing in arts and crafts , and is an accomplished craftsperson. As well as being a designer / ...
