Archive for April, 2007


Maybe a change is on the horizon for you. Do you do everything in a pattern or similar routine? If so there are probably things you are missing out on by not exploring new territory and more specifically analysing the way you use your tools.

Email Campaign:
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Keys to the Game:
Bullet point in InDesign
Mac: Option + 8
PC: Alt + 8

Rookie Mistake Tip:
Don’t lose those great tips. Write them down, save them to your hard drive, make a blog or web page…just make sure you save the relevant ones or you may lose them forever.

Links from todays show:
CS3
Final Cut Studio 2
Adobe Online Events
After Effects and Premiere Betas

In the Bullpen:
Real World Illustrator Blog and Podcast

Todays show featured music by:
Ten Foot Pole

 
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In this episode we’ll discuss some strategies for monetizing your design skills, whether it be selling a service, selling goods, or combinig with other companies to turn a profit. We also look at different ways to turn your designs into self promotion.

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Keys to the Game:
Choose tools in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Selection tool (black arrow): v
Direct Selection tool (white arrow): a

Rookie Mistake Tip:
There will be no resting on one’s laurels! Exercise you brain and stay sharp with your brainstorming and creativity!

Links from todays show:
Bert Monroy
Disc Makers

In the Bullpen:
Revver

Todays show featured music by:
The Descendents

 
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Its a bit of a mixed bag this time. We discuss a few different topics that could affect your daily design life.

Email Campaign:
Send a letter in favor of RD to: editorial@commarts.com

Keys to the Game:
Open the Actions Panel in Flash
Mac: F9
PC: F9

Rookie Mistake Tip:
Don’t fall behind in the applications you use on a daily basis. If you’re still in Photoshop 6 or 7 with CS3 soon to be out, you may want to start thinking about an upgrade!.

In the Bullpen:
Craigslist
Cerative Hotlist
Ford site (try turning Javascript off!)

In the Bullpen:
PhotoshopLab

Todays show featured music by:
The Fully Down

 
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There’s a lot to be learned from other designers, but when you have one at your disposal to answer all your questions and deal with problems, the results can be much better.

Email Campaign:
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Keys to the Game:
Select next object Above/Below Illustrator
Mac: Command + Option + ] or [
PC: Control + Alt + ] or [

Rookie Mistake Tip:
Don’t dump on yourself. The more projects/jobs you take on at once, the harder it is to stay focused on the details of each, and your work will suffer as a result.

In the Bullpen:
Meetup

Todays show featured music by:
Tenpin

 
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