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Quickly Unlocking Options in InDesign

jeff witchel — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:23:43 +0000

Using a combination of keyboard shortcuts, Jeff Witchel shows how to quickly access options for some of InDesign’s more popular tools.

Creating Dashed Lines in Illustrator CS5

jeff witchel — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:03:14 +0000

In Illustrator CS5, there are some new features in the stroke panel for creating dashed lines. Follow along with Jeff Witchel as he goes through options for setting up a dash pattern, creating rounded dashes, dotted dashes, and adding color to dashes and even the gaps in between the dash marks.

Creating Quick Captions in InDesign CS5

jeff witchel — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:12:16 +0000

Learn how to use InDesign to create image captions automatically. In this video, the first example is a contact sheet where InDesign automatically creates captions based on the image file names. In another example, use InDesign to add captions to images in a newsletter using the image metadata.

Applying a Gradient to Editable Type in Illustrator

jeff witchel — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:08:19 +0000

Jeff Witchel has worked out a backdoor workaround to apply a gradient to type while keeping it editable. Watch this video to learn Jeff’s method.

Using Mini Bridge with InDesign CS5

jeff witchel — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:53:25 +0000

Jeff Witchel talks about the integration of Mini Bridge into InDesign CS5, which has made it much easier to use. Use Mini Bridge to open InDesign files, edit file names, show linked files, save snippets, and place images.

Illustrating with the Gradient Mesh Tool

jeff witchel — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:00:37 +0000

Learn the secrets to mastering the gradient mesh tool in Illustrator. This tutorial covers techniques like transparent overlay and adding anchor points, as well as sampling color.

3D Gears with the Shape Builder Tool in Illustrator

jeff witchel — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:30:51 +0000

Use a combination of simple circles and rectangles to create a 3D gear in Illustrator using the shape builder tool.

Anchoring Objects in InDesign CS5.5

jeff witchel — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:14:05 +0000

Learn the basics of anchoring objects inside text using InDesign’s anchor options.

InDesign Preflight Profiles

jeff witchel — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:16:37 +0000

This video gives some tips on setting up your own custom preflight profile in InDesign.

Multi-Stroke Tips for Adobe Illustrator

jeff witchel — Mon, 02 May 2011 06:51:04 +0000

Add multiple strokes to objects in Illustrator using the Appearance panel.