Do memesters prefer PNGs (transparent backgrounds), JPGs, SVGs, or something else? Maybe a mix?
PNG and JPG/JPEG is typical format as they can be opened on all devices.
SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphic and is what Adobe Illustrator and similar programs output. This is mostly used for commercial related things such as logos, signs, billboards, T-shirt designs, etc. The benefit here is the image will not lose any resolution or details regardless of how big or small you make it AKA no pixelation.
I tend to create memes that are as photorealistic as possible and I usually use professional fonts such as Helvetica, Gotham, etc.
Lately though, I've been using a Comic Book font I really like for some of my memes, which can be downloaded here-
As far as workflow, I've created a Virtual Machine which has no Internet access. I drag in photos I download on my main PC and do all the work inside there. Tools I use are Adobe Photoshop for the most part, but lately I've started using Snagit as well, which is very nice for creating infographs and such.
One thing I also do after ripping a video clip that many probably wouldn't is run it through Handbrake to lower the file size before uploading it to catbox.moe and posting it here.
Even more great info, thank you. This ties in really well with rooftoptendie's suggestion to grab still shots from movies for memes. (I'm embarrassed to say this had not even occurred to me before.) I will definitely make use of these suggestions.
PNG and JPG/JPEG is typical format as they can be opened on all devices.
SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphic and is what Adobe Illustrator and similar programs output. This is mostly used for commercial related things such as logos, signs, billboards, T-shirt designs, etc. The benefit here is the image will not lose any resolution or details regardless of how big or small you make it AKA no pixelation.
I tend to create memes that are as photorealistic as possible and I usually use professional fonts such as Helvetica, Gotham, etc.
Lately though, I've been using a Comic Book font I really like for some of my memes, which can be downloaded here-
https://www.fonts4free.net/laffayette-comic-pro-font.html
As far as workflow, I've created a Virtual Machine which has no Internet access. I drag in photos I download on my main PC and do all the work inside there. Tools I use are Adobe Photoshop for the most part, but lately I've started using Snagit as well, which is very nice for creating infographs and such.
Great info, TPoP! Thank you. I will check out Snagit. I had not heard of that.
SVGs are also great for those with craft cutting machines, especially for making stickers or vinyl decals with custom shapes and graphics.
I'm so impressed with how much people are willing to share here. Makes for a stronger meme army. Thank you, again.
Snagit is a screen capture program created by a company called Techsmith and is commercial software.
I mostly use it to rip video clips but it has some cool features (arrows, text boxes, etc.) I've been using for my Q-Analysis posts such as this one-
https://greatawakening.win/p/141ra2zmWw/six-o-clock-can-be-dangerous/c/
One thing I also do after ripping a video clip that many probably wouldn't is run it through Handbrake to lower the file size before uploading it to catbox.moe and posting it here.
Even more great info, thank you. This ties in really well with rooftoptendie's suggestion to grab still shots from movies for memes. (I'm embarrassed to say this had not even occurred to me before.) I will definitely make use of these suggestions.