When it comes to our creative apps, a lot of folks (myself included) sometimes have a contradictory set of requirements. We want our apps to be powerful and packed with features so they can do anything we want. And at the same time, we want those apps to be streamlined, efficient, and easy to learn […]
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Making your images resistant to unauthorized use is a balancing act, because some of the steps you take to protect your images can also make your images less appealing to potential customers. If you manage the balance properly, the potential benefits of sharing your images online will outweigh the risk of having them pirated. The […]
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When’s the last time you saw a presentation that really captured your imagination and attention? No matter how engaging the content is, it can be hard for presenters to make their work stand out simply because the format of a slide deck is about as fresh as Windows 95. If you’re looking for an alternative […]
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If you’re in business for yourself as a creative professional, chances are good that you’ve already set up a business page on Facebook to advertise what you do — and you’re probably using your personal profile to network professionally as well. Even if you’re not working under your own shingle, you may be involved with […]
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Earlier this month, we had news about a free extension for InDesign aimed at helping users learn all the new features in CS6 through a panel inside the application. Turns out that InDesign users aren’t the only ones receiving this kind of treat. Adobe has also released a Photoshop Features panel for users to explore […]
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• Five MORE Overlooked and Lonely InDesign Features (Autocorrect anyone?)
• Another “InDesign Horror Story” (née “Training Client from Hell”)
• Obscure InDesign Feature of the Week: Use Master Page Size
Since its premiere in New York in February, Linotype: The Film has been touring the country and abroad with screenings everywhere from Belfast to Brooklyn. The full-length documentary tells the tale of the machine that revolutionized printing and publishing a century ago. Thomas Edison (who had certainly seen more than his share of incredible inventions) called […]
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How to make some interesting and fun “sunburst” style patterns with a few clicks in InDesign.
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Infographics can be a great way to make boring or obscure data into something beautiful and engaging. But unless you have the design skills to it pull off, you might end up producing a info-disaster. A new free online service called Infogr.am aims to make the creation of beautiful infographics something anyone can do, quickly […]
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