Archive for March, 2007


Hopefully this will never happen to you. My computer won’t start and its making my life hell!

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Keys to the Game:
Open disc drive when computer doesn’t boot up
Mac: Hold Mouse Button Down + Start Computer
Boot up from a disc
Mac: Hold C Down + Start Computer
Gives option to boot from other discs or run hardware tests
Mac: Hold Option Down + Start Computer

Rookie Mistake Tip:
Don’t be stupid or lazy like me. Back up your files as much as you possibly can, especially if they are files for your clients! You never want to lose your work to a non-functioning computer.

In the Bullpen:
Alsoft Disk Warrior 4

 
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Its interview time again, and I might just be getting better at this! Listen to my experience with one of the longest interview adventures yet, and perhaps pick up a tip or two for your next opportunity.

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Keys to the Game:
SHow Hidden Characters in Illustrator and InDesign
Mac: Command + Option + i
PC: Control + Alt + i

Rookie Mistake Tip:
Have a gameplan when you go in for an interview, and learn all you can from your past experiences. If it didn’t work last time, switch something up… or everything! Ask for feedback fro the interviewer (they might just give it to you).

Links from todays show:
Apple TV
Quicktips - Making a Killer Screencast Part 1
In the Bullpen:
InDesign Secrets
VTC Computer Software Training

Todays show featured music by:
Strung Out

 
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What’s the difference between a Font and a Typeface? What fonts can I use for a printed project, web, video? Listen to this podcast for a lesson in typology.

Email Campaign:
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Keys to the Game:
Lock guides in Photoshop
Mac: Command + Option + ;
PC: Control + Alt + ;

Rookie Mistake Tip:
Do yourself a favor and pretend those Bold, Italic and Underline buttons are not there in your favorite layout app. Using these and then sending off to the printer can cause problems.

Links from todays show:
US TV going Digital
House Industries
Adobe Type Library
Linotype Library

In the Bullpen:
OurStage

Todays show featured music by:
The Offspring

 
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Working with outside vendors is unavoidable, so how can we make sure we get the best services out there? In this episode we’ll take a look at some ways to evaluate and choose a printer that’s suited for your specific needs.

Email Campaign:
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Keys to the Game:
Switch between applications in the OS
Mac: Command + tab
PC: Alt + tab

Rookie Mistake Tip:
Be very careful who you let into the process of dealing with a vendor. If you are the one who created the piece to be printed, you should most likely be the one approving the proof.

In the Bullpen:
LearnFlash.com Video Podcast

Todays show featured music by:
Alkaline Trio

 
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