Archive for December, 2006


What steps do I take in executing a freelance job for a client? Listen to this episode (and the next) and you’ll find out just that. We’ll look at good practices to make your workflow and business decisions good ones time and again.

Keys to the Game:
Align two lines of type in Indesign and Quark
Mac: Command + \
PC: Control + \

Rookie Mistake Tip:
Once you develop a system or process for freelance jobs, stick to it. No matter how small the job, it will help your consistency and guarantee a solid product.

Links from todays show:
Video about Windows Vista

In the Bullpen:
Adobe Labs

Todays show featured music by:
Rocket from the Crypt

 
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Working by yourself is one thing, but joining a team of designers is quite another. In this episode we’ll look at what adjustments must be made to succeed as part of a larger design group, and how this experience can make you a stronger designer in the end.

Keys to the Game:
Arrange Layers in Photoshop
Move layer back
Mac: Command + [
PC: Control + [

Move layer to bottom
Mac: Command + Shift + [
PC: Control + Shift + [

Move layer forward
Mac: Command + ]
PC: Control + ]

Move layer to top
Mac: Command + Shift + ]
PC: Control + Shift + ]

Rookie Mistake Tip:
Don’t be afraid to ask your coworkers for help. That’s partially what they are there for and you can learn a lot from them.

In the Bullpen:
Worth 1000

Todays show featured music by:
Jets to Brazil

 
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