Coop's Die Clash Graphics

From past interactions with coop, I know its simply knowledge of a photo editing software and a proper camera/lighting setup, but Ill let him explain his process

I can't speak for the ones Coop uses or made but they have a nice resource for them to look at them online at
http://maddieclashes.com/Denominati...verlays.html

Coops the man :-)

When making overlays, I look for very large images. (1,000-3,000 wide) I get these from the U.S. Mint website. Look at the bottom area of the site and choose "Coin Images".


These are handy when using them with Photoshop.



Another source I use is the HeritageCoins.com site. (You will probably be asked to register to get these) But they are handy for high grade older coins.



I start off with an obverse and a reverse. Make duplicates of each.
Edit them to the size you want. (I usually use 1000X1000 size for single images, 500 each for the two coins which makes a total of 1000 wide) Then take the copies and rotate them 180 degrees. Then flip them horizontal. Then I reduce opacity to 50% then slide them over the opposite coins Then you have your four images to make two overlays. Sometimes I added a bit of color to them other times I don't.

The photoshop program is great for editing. I've been working with it for 15 years+. I'm still finding new uses for it. I figure I've edited Well over 50,000 images with it. (probably a lot more) But getting started is the hardest part. So when you get program, ask questions. (The version I use is the 5.5 Education version. I've seen these for sometimes less than $25 and up. When they are listed too cheap I buy a few to re-sale.