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Dave Cross

For over 25 years, Dave Cross has been helping photographers and creative professionals get the most out of their software. Starting with Adobe Illustrator classes in 1987, Dave has taught Photoshop,Illustrator and InDesign to thousands of users around the world. He has a Bachelor of Education, is an Adobe Certified Instructor and is a Certified Technical Trainer. Dave has taught at Photoshop World (25 times), written numerous articles and several books, co-hosted Photoshop User TV and has appeared in many DVDs and online courses for Kelby Training and creativeLIVE. Dave runs his own studio/workshop space in Tampa, FL. Over the last 14 years, Dave has taught Photoshop in every state in the United States, throughout Canada and in Europe, consistently earning rave reviews. Dave is well-known for his engaging style, his humor and his ability to make complex topics easy to understand. In 2009 Dave was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame.

PhotoshopTutorials

Ask Dave Podcast: Quick, Cool Backgrounds

In this episode, Dave shows viewers how they can quickly make a cool background graphic.
Dave Cross
July 26, 2011
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Ask Dave Podcast: Add Multiple Strokes to One Layer

In this episode, Dave demonstrates how to add more than one of the same layer style to one layer (e.g. 2 strokes to one layer).
Dave Cross
July 7, 2011
4
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Ask Dave Podcast: Make a Vignette Using Smart Filters

In this video, Dave shows Photoshop users how to make a vignette using Smart Filters.
Dave Cross
June 16, 2011
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Ask Dave Podcast: Create Your Own Gradients

In this video, Dave goes over how to create your own gradients.
Dave Cross
May 26, 2011
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Ask Dave Podcast: Making Metallic Text

In this video, Dave goes over how to make metal type.
Dave Cross
May 10, 2011
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Ask Dave Podcast: Delete Part of a Layer Style

In this video, Dave goes over how to delete part of a layer style.
Dave Cross
April 20, 2011
4
PhotoshopTutorials

Artistic Composition in Photoshop

When you’re trying to create something with more of a fine art feel to it, sometimes that means you have to explore functions you don’t ...
Dave Cross
March 8, 2011
4
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Creative Suite Advantages in Photoshop CS5

Needless to say, Photoshop is an extremely powerful tool. Add in the other Creative Suite programs and there’s even more amazing possibilities. Here we’ll look ...
Dave Cross
January 17, 2011
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