Archive for June, 2010

Quick Tip from Jerome

June 24, 2010

To save some time while working in applications like Photoshop or Fireworks, why not have your files default to open in specific programs? This is easily accomplished.
To start, we will go mac side.
Say we want our .jpg images to open in Photoshop on the double click. Find any .jpg file on your Mac computer, right [...]

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Looking to Make Some Money Off Your Works in Photoshop?

June 22, 2010

If you are looking to make some money off your visual works, but not sure where to start then I’ve got a useful bit of information for you. Recently, Flickr paired with Getty Images have come up with an easy solution. If you are not familiar with the sites, Flickr is a website where you [...]

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Adobe Photoshop CS5′s New Tool Panel!

June 22, 2010

Adobe Photoshop CS5 features fabulous new tools…and here is an illustrated guide to the new Photoshop Tool Panel!

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Photoshop CS5 “Straighten” Tool Makes Life Easier

June 18, 2010

The Photoshop CS5 ruler tool has been around for a long, long time with minimal value. Now Adobe has added the Straighten feature that was previously only available in the Lens Correction window. Simply draw along the line that needs to be straightened (for example, the side of a building that is crooked) and on [...]

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First Look at Flash Catalyst: Free Event!

June 15, 2010

We are excited to tell you about a Flash Catalyst free event Monday, June 21st presented by the Chicago Area Users Group! Our very own Rich Humphreys will be giving a sneak peek into the inner workings of Flash Catalyst. This event will not only be open to the Chicago Area Users Group members, but [...]

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Digital Painting Seminar with Adobe Photoshop

June 14, 2010

Join us for a free event showcasing the new Digital Painting tools in Adobe Photoshop CS5! The Fort Dearborn Photo Forum and Ascend Training are hosting this free event at our downtown Chicago training facility June 25th at 6pm.
Register for this free event.
See our Adobe Photoshop Class Offerings.

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June 11, 2010

Have a good idea for a live show, but don’t have the hardware to do so? Well I may have a solution for you! Check out Hobnox.
Hobnox comprises of two entirely browser based (and Flash coded!) “noxtools”. There is the livetool and audiotool. The livetool allows you to produce and broadcast a live video stream [...]

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Adobe Flash Catalyst

June 11, 2010

What a great idea from Adobe! As a person with a strong print background, who only dabbled with rich content and animation in college, this is a GREAT and intuitive tool! I like to refer to Flash Catalyst as “Friendly Flash“. The good folks at Adobe have made convenient pull downs, drag and drop procedures, [...]

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