Installing EMG 81 Guitar Pickup Graphics and Thumbnails

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Since I do not have a loose EMG 81 guitar pick up set, I will create an illustration of each step. The novice instructions are straight forward to the point. At some steps of the installation, there is a yellow star at the bottom of the instruction frame that will indicate an expert step, which will guide to more difficult process. In my sample expert I showed a rough example of that will look like.

I just gather all my reference photos into one jpeg image.

-Gary

Graphics and Thumbnails instructor feedback: Beachside32

jtirrell's picture

I may be mistaken, but from your description above it seems as though your intent is to make one set of instructions with optional steps for expert users. If this is the case, do keep in mind that the assignment specifically calls for two distinct instruction sets, each targeted to the needs, expectations, and values of its respective audience.

Your photos seem good, but also keep in mind that we expect you to use the appropriate page dimensions for your task if you are using a print format (this is a design issue). If it's appropriate for these works to be in 8.5 x 11 format, that's fine, but you don't want a program's default settings to make your design decisions for you. consider each audience and the context in which the instructions will be used. These considerations should shape your choice of format.

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ymyang's picture

Your graphics are well prepared. I am assuming you used some photo editing software to white out the background. They look a lot clearer. I thought of the same idea, but did not try it. After seeing your graphics I will probably edit mine the same. Overall, the graphics look great. I would suggest taking a closer photo of the smaller pieces and in higher resolution.

I like the format of your novice and expert thumbnails. Your approach looks very effective. I also like your transition of graphics from auxiliary to front view in the two separate thumbnails. It might be in your best interest to add additional comments for the photos with appropriate arrows for your novice audience.