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If you have created a group on the popular social network VKontakte, then it must be properly formatted. This is the most important detail in future promotion. You don’t have to contact designers; you can do everything yourself. Today we will tell you how to make an avatar for a VK group. You will learn about the necessary useful programs and applications. We will also find out certain features of creating an avatar and learn about possible difficulties that arise during the work process.
How to take the right photo for your avatar: 8 tips from a psychology professor
Increasingly, people meet people on the Internet, so an opinion about a person is based on their profile photo. But different photos of the same person produce completely different first impressions.
Alexander Todorov, a doctor of psychology from Princeton University, has confirmed this in a number of studies (for example, this and this). During one of his experiments, he photographed a volunteer in different poses and asked other people to rate the pictures based on various characteristics: intelligence, reliability, attractiveness. The ratings were completely different.
After the experiment, many wondered how to take pictures correctly in order to present themselves in the most favorable light. To answer this, another study was conducted: photos with the highest and lowest user ratings were taken from a dating site. Patterns were then identified between the highest-rated and lowest-rated photos. Based on these observations, tips appeared on how to take the right photo.
Don't hide your face
Glasses are, of course, a stylish accessory, but don't post photos wearing them if you're looking for a new relationship. When meeting people, eye contact is important, even when it comes to photography. When looking directly eye to eye, the trust hormone oxytocin is produced. It makes you feel connected to another person, makes you want to communicate with him closer and get to know him better. But when the eyes are hidden behind glasses, the brain does not receive any impulses. There are fewer people wanting to meet.
Look straight into the camera
People look more attractive when photographed from the front. On a subconscious level, an open posture and turned shoulders are perceived as signs of respect. We consider this person to be attentive to us. Think about communication in real life. It's nice when during a conversation the interlocutor is completely turned towards you. If the posture is closed, then one gets the impression that it is unpleasant for him to communicate.
Pay attention to the background
People evaluate not only your pose and natural features, but also your background. A pretty face alone is not enough to get you interested. A photograph must have some kind of story. In addition, a photo on the beach, in the mountains, in a restaurant or club will tell about your hobbies. It will immediately become clear whether you have anything in common and whether it’s worth starting acquaintance at all.
4. Smile
Photos of smiling people attract more attention. We consider them open and cheerful. There is a desire to meet and recharge with their love of life. But you need to be able to smile. For women, natural or wide “all 32” smiles are good. Men are better off doing this with restraint.
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For men
Show your hands
Hands are indicators of trust. If a person shows them in a photograph, we subconsciously consider him reliable. Also, the hands in the photo tell us that the person is not dangerous: he is open and will not cause harm.
For women only: take a cue from Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe is considered the standard of femininity. A flirtatious look excites the male imagination. If you want to make someone fall in love with you at first sight in a photo, take the same photo. Tilt your head slightly, close your eyes. You need to look a little down through your eyelashes. Part your lips and expose your neck. Men really like an open neck. Remember Jessica from the movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
For men only: show yourself
“Don’t I do this when I take pictures?” - you ask, and we understand your bewilderment. But you need to show not only a brutal look or a gorgeous beard, but your whole self. Full-length pictures of men attract women. Photos in T-shirts and tank tops, where arms are clearly visible, are also highly valued.
Exude Confidence
Self-confidence is immediately visible in the photo. It is she who attracts people, because everyone subconsciously wants to meet a self-sufficient person. Nobody wants to clear out complexes and solve other people’s problems.
Confident people always keep their backs straight. Their gaze is open, their hands are often held behind their heads. Looking at such a photo, you will not see the slightest tension in a person.
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Creating an avatar for a group on VK
Creating a community avatar is a complicated process for many people. This can be done on a computer and using a phone, but you need to know which programs to use. Let's take a closer look at how to create such a picture.
On the computer
Most often, Photoshop is used to work with raster images. To create a large picture for the VK community using Photoshop, you need to do the following:
- Open the Photoshop application.
- Set the file size to 240 x 450. A vertical blank for the future image will appear.
- Now open some images. In our example, these are 2 horizontal pictures, their color scheme is the same.
- Next, press the Ctrl+A button combination to select the first image and paste it onto the white blank. Then do the same with the second picture. When placing them, leave a certain space in the center.
Paint the remaining space with the desired color using the fill tool. Choose a filter.
Now, in the area shaded with the selected color, write the name of the community or the necessary text. To add text, use the panel on the left. You can also add a filter by selecting it from the gallery.
Next, you need to upload the picture to your VK group.
Paint
To create a nice avatar for your public page, you can use the Paint program. The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Find the picture you need and save it to your PC.
- Open the picture using Paint. Right-click on it, and then “open/edit with Paint”.
- There is a “shapes” tab at the top of the screen. Select a circle.
Take your future avatar into the circle. Paint over everything else with white or erase with an eraser.
You can write or draw something. Then save the result to your PC and upload the picture to your group.
On the phone
To upload an image using your phone, use the special online service Vkprofi. Use your VK account and log in. Now create the cover. To do this you need:
- Visit the section called "Avatar".
- You can add image, text in the blue area.
- You will have a design in this format.
- To create an image, visit the Cover section.
- Add graphics and text in the column on the right.
To save the created image, you need to pay. The cost of a license is 50 rubles for 1 day.
How cool it is for a guy and a girl to take a photo
Many people love selfies, but most of them don't know how to take them correctly. The photos are not very beautiful or exciting, they cannot impress people, so no one will look at them. There are some people who can make even the scariest photo look cute, but how do they do it? Today we’ll look at how cool it is to take a photo for a guy and a girl, or tips for a cool selfie.
1. Lighting
Before taking photos, you need to make sure there is enough natural light in your room. If the sun shines too brightly, you can hang a thin curtain. This light makes the photo natural, and the lines of the face are smoother and softer.
Also, if there is not enough light, then use artificial light to fill in the shadows.
Favorite lipstick (girls)
Bright lipstick always helps to attract attention. When people look at your photos, the first thing they will notice is your beautiful lips, which makes your selfie more memorable. It is recommended to use soft pink, bright red or purple lipstick. Also don't forget about transparent glitter.
Beard (guys)
Men can use their beard to their advantage. Almost everyone knows that a beard adds brutality and also makes a photo memorable. You can also pair your beard with glasses or a stylish hat.
Correct angle
Many people claim that if you tilt your head at an angle and take a photo, the photo will come out more voluminous. This way you can visually enlarge your eyes and emphasize your cheekbones.
You need to choose the side of the tilt; you can first take a photo on the right side, and then on the left. See which side is the most photogenic and take selfies from that side.
5. Smile
If you want to get a good feeling from your photo, then you need to smile for a selfie. A smile conveys a positive attitude and also makes faces much prettier.
A smile must be natural. To trigger it, you can remember pleasant moments from your life or funny incidents from comedies.
In addition, you can awaken the actor in you and try to take a selfie with other facial expressions - sadness, fear, solemnity and others.
Ideal pose
Find the perfect pose for yourself. Most people who look great in photographs have several ideal poses. You need to find your own pose, which will make you very beautiful and desirable in all pictures. Practice daily in front of the mirror.
Use different apps and filters
In order to make a photo more beautiful, you can use many applications. You can find them on the Internet or the same popular Instagram, which allows girls or guys to make their photos more colorful. Try a retro look with a black and white filter, add some warm tones, or use a little blur. Try it, remember it, just don’t overdo it with processing.
Beautiful places
Use areas that would make a great idea for a selfie. Sky, sea, mountains - all this will make your photo unforgettable. Look for different angles or natural objects to frame your photo.
Selfie overhead
Raise your smartphone above your head and take a photo. Use the beautiful places mentioned above. From this angle, you will see beautiful places behind you, some of your clothes, your emotions and much more. The photo will turn out more rich and interesting.
Selfie with animals
Do you have a pet or have you met a very beautiful animal on the street? Then take action! Animals have the ability to take photos very well. Selfies with cats, dogs, parrots, rats and other pets are the path to photography success.
Selfie poses for a guy:
Selfie poses for a girl:
How to take a cool photo, selfie - video
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What's a cool photo to put on your avatar?)
Stupidity)) It’s only by the clothes (ava) that people meet you... Well, you know the rest. Decide what you want (on your avatar) your face, or your character (path through life)
Put yours) Every person is beautiful in their own way, don’t worry) And work in FS if you really don’t like it)
This is stupidity. If you also take a photograph of a photograph, then it’s completely stupid.
take pictures or what? stupidity. with the same success, you can now organize the same photo shoot, and not stage it from the primary classes. and who told you that you don’t look good in photos? everything will be fine, one out of a hundred will definitely be good
this is cool, of course, but it’s better to take a photo yourself, because you’re not in elementary school anymore)), and you can also post photos, nothing wrong with that, in some kind of album, I think your friends will appreciate it;))) good luck!
Better look for something cool on the Internet)))
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How to take a beautiful photo on Ava?
Nowadays, it is difficult to imagine life without a variety of social networks. This is communication, entertainment, and sometimes even work. But, since you must be attractive even on the Internet, you definitely need an interesting avatar. Since now such photos are no longer a rarity, every girl is interested in how to take an original photo on Ava. After all, we all want to look unique and attractive on the Internet, while maintaining our personal image and charm. Let's then figure out how to beautifully take a photo on Ava in order to attract attention even among users of social networks, and not just on city streets.
What's the best way to take photos at Ava?
Whether a photograph turns out successfully or not depends on several factors, such as: lighting, location, pose, image, quality of processing and, finally, the camera itself. Let's look at each of these aspects of a quality photo:
- Location and lighting.
In principle, these two concepts usually go hand in hand, since when choosing a place to shoot, you should also consider that it should be well lit. Even if you want to get dark gothic photos, you still need to take the pictures in a place with good lighting in order to get a high-quality picture, and the darkness can be added during photo processing. About the place itself. Everything here is entirely up to your taste. You can take a photo in the park, at home, or on a noisy street. - Image and pose.
When thinking about how you can take a photo at Ava, what image to choose, don’t forget about how you usually look. You can, of course, take photographs in an image that is unusual for you, but it is your photographs that look much more interesting, from which you could be easily recognized in the crowd. But poses for photographs specifically for Ava on social networks must be selected carefully. It's best not to take panoramic shots that focus more on the landscape than on you. But otherwise you are completely free. You can take a close-up photo of your face, stand near the wall of an interesting house on the street, or even turn your back to the photographer, although in this case you need to choose interesting clothes. Everything is to your taste. - Processing quality.
Nowadays, all photographs are processed using Photoshop. We can’t do without this anymore. Please note that it is not at all necessary, and even contraindicated, to process images too much to such an extent that the model is no longer recognizable. On the contrary, light retouching is now in fashion, which simply gently corrects all imperfections. If you do not know how to do high-quality retouching, then it is better to contact a specialist, since doing everything at random can only ruin the photo. - Camera.
Finally, I would like to say a few words about the camera. Few people, when thinking about how to take a photo with their avatar, remember that it would be nice to choose a good camera for this task. You won't be able to get a good photo using a webcam. Nowadays, many phones have built-in cameras of very good quality, and using them you can get a pretty good photo. But still, nothing compares to a good DSLR camera. So, if you have the opportunity to get him for shooting, then don’t miss it.
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Possible difficulties
When you want to take a picture for a group, you may encounter the following problems:
- The image in Photoshop is saved in low quality. It must be saved using the Web format. You need to click on the “File” – “Export” – “Save for Web” column.
- Difficulties arise when choosing a font. You need to download sans serif fonts. Use the resource fonts-online.ru.
Usually you will not have any other difficulties.
