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TypeTalk is a regular blog on typography. Post your questions and comments by clicking on the Comments icon above. If Ilene answers your question in the blog, you’ll receive one Official Creativepro.com T-Shirt! Q. What is the difference between GIF files and JPG files? Which is better for type? A. While both of these digital […]
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CreativeTechs offers Mac support for Seattle-area creative teams, but for the past year, it’s also been offering free live Internet training. It recently introduced its slate of 2010 classes. Click on the course titles to learn more about each of them. Photoshop CS4 Photographer’s Handbook Days: Mondays Dates: January 4 – April 5, 2010 Instructor: […]
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Press release The encouraging news regarding the economy may be easing hiring fears, as employers signal an increase in their plans to hire in the new year, according to CareerBuilder’s 2010 Job Forecast. While employers continue to closely monitor the progress of recovery for the U.S. economy, they are beginning to consider hiring strategies designed […]
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In its “2010 Threat Predictions” report, the security vendor McAfee said “Cybercriminals have long picked on Microsoft products due to their popularity. In 2010, we anticipate Adobe software, especially Acrobat Reader and Flash, will take the top spot.” Adobe chief technology officer Kevin Lynch acknowledged as much when he spoke with reporters at the Adobe […]
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If you’re a “learn by watching” kind of person, check out the wide, wide world of free InDesign training videos!
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On the blog “Beyond Megapixels,” Laura Charon has shared a series of timely tips for shooting in cold weather. You’ll learn how to acclimate your gear to temperature swings, how to keep yourself warm, and how to properly expose snowy scenes. This winter street scene by Tony The Misfit is from Flickr’s Creative Commons: Read […]
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Whether you use Facebook for personal networking or have a full-on Facebook marketing plan for a business, you can benefit from Ars Technica’s updated guide to Facebook privacy. The December 2009 edition of the guide includes details on the most recent changes. Read it if you don’t want to inadvertently share party pictures with potential […]
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Rob Keller took almost three years to design the Vesper typeface. He chronicles the process in the article “The Making of Vesper” on the excellent blog i love typography. Vesper began as a student project and was informed by Kellers’ fascination with the Devanagari alphabet and non-Latin typography. His experiments in Devanagari lettering and calligraphy […]
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