Hi gang,
 
I've started a video series to aid in new artist orientation and for ongoing education.  The purpose is to reduce origination errors in order to cut down on the card review time.  There will be a set of BASIC, ADVANCED, and EXPERT videos created.
 
Here is the first "sample":  BASIC Level: Create a Card.
 
I thought it would be "GCU-like" if Artists had a chance to participate by creating title slides for these videos like the one I show in the sample.
 
Here is a 1280p x 960p TEMPLATE you can use to create a title slide.  You have the full space to use but I need a "clear space" of approximately 500p x 300p for the video title.  There is also a space for an optional "Image by" of 800p x 50p centered at the bottom in order to bring you some exposure for your art.  No URLs please.  Just name, store name, both, or none.
 
Pleae use an education theme, much like in the example.
 
The key is to place the words "GCU University" in your artwork in relatively large form like in the sample.  Be creative!  This is essentially a billboard of your work so take it seriously.  One per Artist.  
 
A clickable link to your store will be in the video description on YouTube.
 

 
I will also use your slide at the end of "your" video, replacing the lesson title text with "The End."
 
Just email me your 1280 x 960 file as a jpeg at tom at fearlessthinkers dot com
 
I will use a random selection method in using these for the various videos.  
 
HAVE FUN!!
 
 

It looks a lot easier than it was!  Several days of planning, and trial and error.  I hope it helps the cause.

Wow!  You are amazing.  Really appreciate your time and effort.  This is just what is needed.  Excellent video that is clear and simple for the new artist to understand the process.
 
Thanks so much for the offer to participate.  I will enjoy creating a title slide for this project.  However, will not be able to work on one until this weekend.
 
Happy day!
Kati

Cathy Sherman provided a slide and I have used it for BASIC Level - Edit a card.
 
I have set the title and ending slide durations at 10 seconds each.  Plenty of time for people to adore your artwork!
 
TOM

added to my favorites and sent you a title slide

silly me missed the part where Tom wants educational themes... perhaps there needs to be one on reading all the instructions carefully.

Quote from Tom_133317 on Dec 16^th, 2010, 10:52am:

 
I learned something from this video already. I didn't know that your fonts could overlap. Now, I will be on the lookout for that one. Thanks, Tom.  

Quote from Antoinette_138008 on Dec 18^th, 2010, 2:01pm:

Yes ... just leave a 500p x 300p area open as shown above and I will add the title.  It's been working great.
 
I STILL NEED MANY MORE!
 
I hope I won't have to resort to threats of nudity to motivate you all!  
 
TOM

Oh Lord!  
I'll have one to you by the end of the day!  

Hi Tom,
 
Thought you only wanted one per artist...if you need another from me, I'll gladly make another this afternoon.  Just let me know

he did say one per artist to start with, i imagine to give everyone a fair chance, but, before it is over he will probably be accepting more than one from those willing... anything to keep that man clothed..hahha
 
don't be too rough on yourself pam...its okay

I'm serious about this threat ladies ...
 

Whoohoo Tom!  You had quite a 6-pack back in the day!  It's getting hot in here  
 
I sent you another slide, hope it helps. I imagine that it being the week before Christmas, there are many artists who are just too busy to participate in this effort.
 
Let us know if you want us to keep sending so you can keep going.  I'm the few of us here can keep you supplied.
 
Thanks for centerfold  

Whoooooaaaaaah Tom!  
I think you just destroyed my corneas!

Everyones' title slides are awesome!  (and I got them all)
 
If I only could drag myself away from poolside, I would make another video!  

I used Avis's title slide in the latest video on Card Titles.  Thanks Avis!
 
GCU support has now added it to the wiki.  
 
In looking at my own Card Titles, I need to redo a bunch.  

@Tom, I sent you an image, but I feel like I didn't put it together correctly(?).  I sent you an image with GCU University on the bottom in large type, with my store's URL and a title for the 'lesson'.  Was I supposed to put it on the template image above?  Or is that just an example of how it will look when you create it?

Quote from Tom_133317 on Dec 18^th, 2010, 3:57pm:

You never know--that may get you a whole new venue of additions....

OK gang, I think I have run out of Title slides.  Donna's wonderful one was used for the video I did on Custom Front cards today.  Thanks Donna!  
 
Please look at the first post in this thread for detailed instructions and send me some more with an educational theme like the ones used in the current videos.  
 
A new batch of 15 would be very nice and appreciated.  One per person please.
 
Thanks all!
 
Tom
 

Hi Tom, I just sent you a slide--hope you get to use it. Thanks, I'm sure these slides will make it fun for the viewer and good for the artists too.