With the upcoming Creative Cloud, Adobe has eliminated their subscription service for the Creative Suite. The Creative Cloud will include access to all Creative Suite applications and also the new Touch Apps. It also will include file sharing and online storage.
The cost will be $49.99 per month. Adobe is still making subscriptions to individual [...]
Just yesterday a brand new tool was released to the public. Adobe Edge is a tool that allows you to easily create HTML 5 animations in a Flash-esque application. It uses a timeline, much like Flash, where you can add objects onto the stage and manipulate them in various ways across the timeline. These animations are created [...]
For those of you that are new to web design or would like to get started in the field, or if you are like me and just too lazy to code your CSS, I have a great tool for you! I recently stumbled on this web app CSS3 Generator which allows you to style a [...]
Time is quickly running out for Ascend Training’s regularly scheduled CS4 classes. Our last CS4 hands-on training will be:
Dreamweaver CS4 Level 1, Chicago, Aug 30 – Sep 1, Deerfield, Oct 11 – 13
Ascend Training is happy to put CS4 classes on our regular schedule for groups of 3 or more people. We will also be [...]
Ascend offering new Creating HTML Emails: Building and Broadcasting Successful HTML Email Class in Chicago and Deerfield. Learn to develop unique, effective email campaigns with HTML.
- By Jori Curry
Leave it to Adobe to be the dark horse when it comes to online document creation. Built in Flex, Buzzword creates stunning documents both online and offline. While Google Docs may be adequate for those creating simple documents, Adobe Buzzword puts an unparalleled emphasis on graphics–and even allows for real-time text wrapping [...]
One of the most exciting things to come out of MacWorld is the Axiotron ModBook. It’s essentially a MacBook that has been given tablet capabilities, allowing users to write directly on the screen. A conjunctive effort between Axiotron, Wacom and Apple, this tablet solution brings GPS, iSight, Bluetooth connectivity, a ForeGlass screen for better viewing [...]
To be honest with you, there were days that I want to go back to a rotary phone and a typewriter. Things seemed so much more straightforward then. That is, until I broke my finger. REALLY broke my finger, to where my neighbor came over to assist and SHE nearly passed out. I wish I [...]
Join us for a freelancer extravaganza on July 21st! Ascend Training and the Chicago Area Adobe User group will enable freelancers and those looking for talent to come together and share their samples and upcoming projects. Ascend has served the Chicago creative community for 10 years, and The Chicago Area Adobe User Group is the [...]