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Mar 20

"How do make feminization captions? I wanna become a creator!"

Well, read and listen carefully because this task isn't as easy as it sounds. Are you ready? Let's go!

Intro to feminization captions

First and foremost, what is a feminization caption and what makes it one? Well, it's a picture of main subject (in this case, a girl) while a group of text or sentences are embedded into the picture. This embedded text is called a caption while the picture serves as an enhancement to the caption's message. On the other hand, feminization means the shift and existence of female gender roles into traditionally male-dominated spaces and societal norms. The term is used in different meanings related to real-world cases such as equal pay, upper corporate and administrative positions, and issues such as poverty. However, the definition of feminization in this context means the implementation of typical feminine traits and characteristics into the person, usually someone who identifies with the male gender. The latter definition also applies to the alternative word known as sissification. As a result of adding the latter topic into the caption and inserting the finished result into a picture of a girl, a feminization caption is created! Here is a visual example of a feminization caption below:

Now that you know the basic definition of a feminization caption and how a feminization caption would look like, let's get into the real deal: how to make your own feminization caption!

Images

You have the ideas, but to make that effective, you need a visual to back that idea up. Do you have a collection of pictures, videos, GIFs, or any other type of image to create your captions? Not to worry. One of the ways to collect some images is to look for blogs or accounts dedicated to feminine imagery. It could be a collection of clothing, silhouettes, random women, or even drawings. You may even get images from popular social media accounts or from a celebrity. The purpose of this is to be inspired and express your inner feelings through a batch of words while using the image as a reason for creating that caption.

For instance, if you're a fan of Sabrina Carpenter or Ariana Grande, what do they make you feel? Are you inspired by them because they make you embrace your feminine side? In what ways do they make you feel that way? Is there a picture of them that wakes that feeling up? Still don't understand what I mean? Let me show you an example of a Dua Lipa pic I found in my picture folder. We're going to turn that into a caption:

There is one crucial thing I also need to add because this is very important when it comes to feminization captions: not every picture you find will resonate with you. Don't be surprised if you find yourself deleting pics because as pretty as they look, they won't be compatible with the message you want to caption. This is only a template for this guide; You don't have to use this Dua Lipa pic for your actual caption if it doesn't connect with you. This is when it's recommended to look for other sources. How would you do this, you ask? Blogs!

If you need a place to brainstorm these ideas and turn them into a visual reality, here are some blogs that I recommend you check out.

Just Davina

Jenna Hyde

All Things Pantyhose and Tights

Pink Fem Haze

Trans Girls 40

She In Heels

Gimme A Bit More 4

Sara Dreaming (Sara's Feminine Dreams)

Kirsty Red

Also, take a look at my sister blog here. There's lot of pretty girls out there that may wake up a feeling or two you want to caption. Maybe even crack an egg:

Captions

Pictures and videos alone won't just cut it; you need to also add that idea into words. This is where the feminization captions takes place. You're going to write a sentence or two about how that Dua Lipa picture is waking up some new, feminine feelings you yearn to express.

I recommend starting with a brainstorm. Put down all the emotions you feel about a pic. How do you feel when she's painting her lips? Is she getting reading for a hot date or a concert? Does her reflection at the mirror wake up something inside you? Have you even thought about picturing yourself as Dua in that moment? Every question you find yourself asking can potentially turn into an answer. That being said, if a question is so good, it could even turn into a caption itself.

(This is why caption making isn't for everyone; it's not as easy as it sounds. However, you don't want to crack open your head either. You don't want to make this task hard enough where you want to immediately quit due to the stress. If you must do so, take a break and come back when you feel like you're ready to make captions again. Even the most well-seasoned caption creators find themselves taking hiatuses; it's pretty normal.)

After taking a nice breath of fresh air and letting off some steam after being either too flustered or too stressed from brainstorming, it's time to come back to making your caption. Let's get these results and see what we came up with for our caption.

"Why do I like wearing lipstick. I'm not gay, but, I don't want to be a boy anymore, I think."

Perfect! This seems presentable for your first caption. Keep in mind not everyone will resonate with this caption, but for those that do, they will end up loving it to the point of sharing it. Don't expect thousands of notes with your first caption. This takes time. Believe it or not, you'll even be happy with just one note. Caption creating isn't just about getting numbers; it's about creating a name for yourself and what makes you different from the other caption creators.

Oh, and before I forget, if for some reason you find yourself revising the caption, go ahead! This is just a rough draft that we're making here. Your final result will look so much better!

Software

You have the picture, you have the sentences, but you don't know what to use and make that happen? Not to worry! This is where we will dive into the various options available to make our lovely caption. Although making feminization captions were stuck to the computer in the past, the advancement of phone technology also makes it possible to create feminization captions in the palm of your hand! This method is popular and perhaps the most common way of making modern feminization captions today. However, if you want to make your captions stand out with effects, different fonts, and more, a good old-fashioned computer is still the best way to go! Just make sure you have the latest software OS of Mac, Windows, or Linux with a good antivirus and you're set!

Here's a list of sites you could use to make your captions a reality. Note that these are the few I've used in the past and there are other sites and software available:

Imgflip: Imgflip is one of the most popular sites to make captions since this is the site where popular memes are often made. Just make sure to crop off the imgflip.com watermark and you're good. You could use different fonts, colors, size, and different images to insert as well. This site also allows you to caption video and GIFs, provided you're only using a few seconds with the free option. (A paid PRO membership allows to do much more, but I only recommend this if you're either well into the feminization caption scene or if you don't have software that allows you to add GIFs in your videos.) This is my preferred site to make GIFs as it also allows you to insert your favorite fonts if the one from the site don't cut it.

AddText: AddText is a classic and was perhaps the most popular way of making feminization caps during Tumblr's heyday. Just by clicking there, you would immediately recognize the fonts used by the homepage's examples of captions. This one is a bit outdated and it only allows you to caption images. However, this one is less cumbersome compared to imgflip, especially on the phone. I recommend this site if your phone is the only option you have.

Ezgif: Also known as Animated GIF Maker, this site is useful if you're planning on making GIFs or if that's your only reason you want to make feminization captions. This site is useful for those that want to convert video to GIF or if you want to stitch up various 2 second Imgflip videos into one large GIF. This is how I created long GIFs and videos in the past. However, if you don't want to deal with that pain, you could always make your GIFs in this site here. I'm not too big on making GIFs here due to it's confusing format, as well as the limited use of fonts. The biggest advantage for this site, however, is that the GIFs are very big and of great quality.

Adobe Photoshop: This is a classic photo software application and is synonymous with photo editing software even today! Photoshop allows you to do lots of editing on your pictures and could create beautiful and professional-like pictures thanks to its advanced techniques and AI (if you're a fan of that). It's also so easy to learn thanks to helpful guides. The biggest drawback, however, is that it's not free; there is premium you have to pay and it can be expensive for even those with deep pockets, but lack of time to use the software. I have not used Photoshop in over 10 years now, so I'm not sure how much as changed between then and now, but I'm assuming it's massive. I don't recommend this option unless you're already paying for Photoshop and know how to make beautiful pictures.

GIMP: This is my favorite and preferred way of making captions happen! There's so much you can do with this software, such as increasing the dimensions of a pic, adding several layers of pictures to create one entire piece, change the colors of a certain portion of a pic, create effects and make a picture stand out, etc. The main reason I use this software, however, is to make captions. This is the main highlight of this software as not only it allows me to use the computer's main fonts, but it also allows me to use downloaded fonts from the internet! The specific font I use for my captions is one I downloaded from the internet a long time ago, but you could download one of your own to make yours stand out. The biggest downsides of GIMP, however, is that it's very difficult to use compared to Photoshop and it's only restricted to computer. If you're not familiar with photo editing techniques and that's your thing, GIMP may not be for you.

Let's Create!

Let's use the classic AddText website to create a caption. (If you like to see the more advanced GIMP tutorial, skip this portion and move on the other portion that says "GIMP for more advanced captions") Open up the underlined AddText word and start by dragging or opening your photos folder on the home page.

For this tutorial, let's use a picture of a woman in a polka dot skirt while walking casually. I'll provide you the template picture here:

If it seems familiar, it may be because you've seen it a long time ago. Maybe you've seen it in an old caption. Whatever you may feel, we're going to make a classic, vanilla feminization caption that may feel reminiscent of the Golden Age. I'll do this one for you as an example.

The left column shows boxes that allow you to write text, change the font/style, as well as it's color on the small color box on its right, and even edit the photo size. The downside is that you cannot write your entire caption with one text box nor change the size of your captions. This is due to the limitations of the site. You will need to open another box.

(Here's a trick. If you don't to find yourself opening too many boxes, divide the sentence into two portions. That way, your caption will look like the provided example as opposed to one long, unreadable bar.)

Now that the caption above is finished with the right color, font, and size selected, click on the Download or Share bar and you will get your final result. The caption will look like this.

If you need to, crop out the addtext.com watermark portion of the picture. Speaking of which, it's important a caption creator have their own watermark. But to do so, you need a unique image or a text with your blog's name. Always place your own watermark somewhere in the caption so that people will know you're the one behind the caption. Have you thought of one yet?

Now, let's use the Dua Lipa picture to make our caption. If you forgot how to use this site, don't be shy and go back to the beginning of this portion. Otherwise, drag the pic and start writing the caption. Open as many text boxes as you need in order to make your caption bigger and easier to read. Play around with the colors if you're not satisfied with the default color or if you want to change a certain text into a different color. The point is to have fun with your new creation.

Alright, let's take a look at the final result.

Beautiful results! The fact that the colors of the lower half of the captions are reminiscent of the transgender flag make this caption more effective! Now this is how a feminization caption should look like!

To submit your finished work, move on to the final portion of the guide that says Upload.

Imgflip functions similar to addtext and other caption making sites and apps. If you find yourself more in line with those, use them. The point about making feminization captions is to feel comfortable about your own work environment. If you're not satisfied with how the captions we made through AddText look and want a more advanced option, I recommend leaving your phone aside and move to the computer. Pay attention because the software we're going to use will be much trickier to use.

GIMP for more advanced captions

For this tutorial, I'll be using GIMP to create our feminization caption. To do that, make sure to have GIMP installed into your computer. Once you have that software installed, click on the GIMP logo on your home page and it will open GIMP for the first time. First thing you will do after booting it up is to open the toolbars. Go to the Windows tab on the GIMP software and scroll down to Dockable Dialogs, then on the right side, click the setting that says Tool Options. While you're at it, click on the Toolbox option as well. You will need both later. They should look like this (disregard the sloppy highlighting):

Now, go to the File tab and click on Open. Look for the name of the image you're going to use and click on it. Once it's open, you will want to make sure the image is at a decent percent. I tend to keep my images somewhere at 1280p. To find out, go to the Layer tab and scroll down to Scale Layer. Click on that tab that's highlighted below in the picture.

Change the Layer Size option to px if not present. There are a set of numbers: one for width and one for height. In between the numbers and the px, there's a little box in the middle of the bracket. Leave that bracket closed. If the numbers are low, change the px on the width bar into 1280px. Click on the height bar, but do not type in anything; notice the height number also change. Leave that alone and what you will do is hit the Scale button. For reference, look at the picture I provided below:

The result would look like this:

Notice the resulting picture extending by size, but looking cropped. It should not look like that. What you will do next is go to the Image tab and scroll down to the option that says Fit Canvas to Layers.

Once you hit that option, go to the lower portion of the screen and you will see a column with a percentage number. Click 50%, then on the upper right, you will see a small magnifying glass button that is in between the ruler and the Tool Options box.

Click on it and you will get your final result.

Much better! Notice how the percentage tab under the lower left corner says 65.7%? That's the ideal resolution I use for my captions. Now you're definitely ready to create a caption!

Let's click on the big letter A on the left side of the software. This will open the Text option box. Open the new box by clicking the mouse and extending the box to every corner in the lower half of the picture. On the right corner where the Tool Options box is open, highlight the font name and delete it. Write down your preferred font (for this one, we're using the font Segoe Print Bold). Set the size number of your font of your choice, then set the Justify setting to Centered. Lastly, pick the color of your choice to make that caption pop out!

Use this picture as a reference to the above paragraph:

(Since I'm being nice, the HTML notation for my caption is (write this down) f7b7d3. Open the color box, copy that, you will immediately see that shade of pink pop up instantly. You're welcome.)

Now, it's time to turn those feelings into words! Write down the caption we made much earlier.

Voila! You just created a feminization caption! But hold up, we're no where near done yet! It looks too plain, too difficult to read, too ugly! There's no way you're going to submit that, are you? Also, this caption is too simple. Let's rewrite it in the text box to make it more effective and affirming. Write this for me:

"Why is lipstick so addictive? Why can't I stop this feeling? Am I gay? Do I want to turn into a girl? How can something so wrong feel so right? I need to finish this. For Dua. For me."

There you go. Much better! However, we're still missing a lot of stuff. Tankfully, it's not a turd, so let's start polishing!

Firstly, you're going to want to make color changes to some words. Why? Because just like you turned those feelings into words, you also want to turn those words into feelings. A color change can mean a thousand words and feelings. That bright pink font I made invokes femininity, but a hot pink can also mean hyperfeminity and a bright red can mean passion. For this case, we're going to use a bright blue, which can mean courage and masculinity (there's a reason why I sad that last word). In case you forgot, go back to the previous picture displaying the foreground colors. Now, because I'm also being nice, copy that HTML notation for that cute shade of blue. That's (write it down) 6dcff6. Go to the Color box, click on it, then highlight the HTML notation box and write down that series of numbers and letters. Watch that shade turn into blue.

Now, highlight the words "for me" in the text box and change the color into that shade of blue. Watch how it contrasts between the rest of the caption. Highlight it again, but this time, make sure it's just the letters "or m". Change that color into the pink shade I provided you. Lastly, highlight the letter "r" and I want you to go into the little box in the Text toolbar. There should be a big box with lots of colors and a line with a little circle in the middle. Drag that circle all the way to the upper left corner and you should get the color white. Click OK and the color of that letter will change white. Click anywhere outside that box and see the result.

Yup, that's the colors of the transgender flag. The circled word "for me" with the colors of the trans flag invoke an emotion, one that represents the subject of the caption to gain courage and come out with their true colors. That is, their need to turn into a girl and come out of the closet. Notice how the beginning of the caption is about doing something feminine, then the worrying about what society thinks about them, and ends with the determination to finish what they're doing and leads the subject to embrace their feminine side, or in this case, their feminine gender. This is how an effective feminization caption is created!

We're still not done yet; we need to create a shadow effect. This is done in order to balance out the colors of the caption. You don't want them to blend in with the picture and create an eyesore. Scroll up to Filters, then scroll down to the option called Light and Shadow. Move your cursor to the right and I want you to click the option Drop Shadow.

It should open a window that looks like this:

Move the opacity all the way to the right, then move the blur radius all the way to the left. Again, do not open the little box that is in the corner between the X and Y radius. We are going to use that later.

Move any of the X and Y radius bars to 1.795. You will see how it creates a shadow effect for the words. Move to the upper portion of the tab and click on Filters, then scroll down to Re-Show Filter and click on it. Move your opacity and blur radius the same way we did earlier, but this time, we're going to do the opposite number for X and Y bars. Move your cursor to -1.795 and hit OK. Notice how your caption is becoming more easier to read.

This portion is going to be tricky. Repeat the exact same steps from the above paragraph, but this time, do not hit OK. Instead, move your cursor to the highlighted little box between the X and Y bars. What you're going to do is leave one bar alone, but move the opposite bar to the opposite number, which is 1.795. Keep your blur radius at 0 and your opacity at 2. If you're confused, maybe this picture explains what I'm talking about. Oh, and before I forget, make sure the Clipping settings is set to Adjust.

Now you can click OK. Repeat the same thing again, but this time you will flip the numbers. That will be X (1.795) and Y (-1.795). Click OK again. This should be your final result:

Look at you! You're becoming so good at this! If you feel like you need to extend the shadow for the captions to pop out better, feel free to adjust it to your liking. Remember to go like this in the Drop Shadow box: Positive first, negative second, X positive and Y negative third, and X negative and Y positive last.

Lastly, because this is very important, place a watermark. You need to show the scene who this caption was created by. You don't own the rights to the picture (unless the picture is actually you), but you could at least claim you were the original author of the caption. This is the only way you will create a name for yourself in the scene, as well as for others to share and maybe even influence someone one day. I'll be using my watermark in this case. I tend to prefer placing it on the upper left corner.

You can place it anywhere you like and can even make effects such as scaling it or making an invisible effect to make it harder for others to repost or crop out the watermark and claim it as theirs.

Now, it's time to finish the caption. Go to the Layer tab and hit Merge down twice. Each text box you open counts as a layer; in this case, your watermark and caption count as two layers.

Now, on the same bar, move to Tools, select Selection Tools, and click on the Rectangle Select

Extend the cropping box all the way to the edges of the picture and on the Image tab. There should be some moving lines between the caption. Adjust your percentage settings if you must do so. It should look like this:

Go to the Image tab and scroll down to the Crop to Selection option and click on it.

Your picture has cropped to its ideal dimension. Click on one of the blank black edges surrounding the picture to get rid of the moving lines and you're done.

Congratulations! You've finally created your very first feminization caption through GIMP! Now, to unveil your proud creation, go to the File tab and click on the Export As button.

It will open another window and lead you to the Downloads folder. Make sure your converted picture is listed as PNG for quality purposes. Once you click the Download button, wait for the picture to fully convert. Click on the highlighted portions and change your picture to PNG.

Now, head to destination of your choice and you should be able to find your results. You will find two or three items with the same name. Click the one that has the caption as a thumbnail. Does it look good? Like the resolution? Do the captions seem great to read? Perfect! Now it's time to upload it on your site of choice!

Upload

Go to your site of choice and follow the Upload instructions there. Here on Tumblr, all you need to do is hit Image (or video if it's a video caption), look for the image under it's name, and once the picture is fully displayed, you are more than welcome to add hashtags and a description for more exposure. Once you feel you've done enough, it's time to hit that blue Post Now button and watch the site do its magic!

Congratulations! You have uploaded your very first feminization caption! Pat yourself on the back for making a new milestone on the feminization caption scene. Have lots of fun! Don't forget to Reblog this amazing How To guide for others to learn and share!

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