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AutoFit Images in InDesign CS5

A.J. Wood — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:55:48 +0000

Learn how to use the new autofit options in InDesign CS5 when scaling and sizing frames and picture content.

Sculpting Signatures in Illustrator

Corey Barker — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:01:56 +0000

Create a stylized digital signature in Illustrator to drop onto your artwork when you are finished. Use Illustrator’s width tool to add some calligraphy style to your signature.

Give Your Logos Some Shine in Adobe Illustrator

Dave Cross — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:03:42 +0000

Dave Cross opens up Illustrator and shows viewers how to add some reflective shine to text or an object using an opacity mask.

Fake a Photo Matte

Pete Collins — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:58:22 +0000

Pete shows viewers how to create a quick photo matte to use around their images before framing them.

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.

3D Design Fun

Corey Barker — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:10:26 +0000

Learn some 3D tricks by following along with this design which uses 3D postcards in Photoshop CS5 Extended.

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.

Ask Dave Podcast: Change the Color of an Area without Making a Selection

Dave Cross — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:31:40 +0000

Ask Dave is a weekly podcast from Photoshop Guy, Dave Cross. In his videos, Dave answers viewer questions about Photoshop tools, actions, settings, etc. Check out the entire series on KelbyTV or subscribe to the feed.

In this episode Dave shows users how to change the color of an area using a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer.

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.

Ask Dave Podcast: Have You Made a Good Selection?

Dave Cross — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:46:03 +0000

In this episode Dave shows users how to tell if they have made a good selection.