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Switch InDesign Paragraph Styles Quickly

James — Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:00:31 +0000

This video tutorial will show you how to switch InDesign paragraph styles quickly and easily.

Using InDesign’s “Based On” Styles

James — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:30:18 +0000

Most designers know how to create styles, but few go beyond the basics. This short video will show you how to use InDesign’s Based On Styles.

The FASTEST way to cut out hair in Photoshop

James — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:00:44 +0000

I’ve used a lot of methods over the years for clipping out (Masking) people with wild, frilly hair and difficult subjects from a background in a photo. I’ve seen countless videos purporting to make your life easy by showing you a new method. NONE have been as easy as this one!

I’ve been using this method for quite a while now, and I can tell you that in my experience it is the easiest way I’ve come across that yields good results.

The one Photoshop video you MUST watch

James — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:30:09 +0000

I’ve shared a lot of tips and how-tos for Photoshop over the years, and I’ve trained several production artists and designers on how to use and improve their skills in Photoshop. But one of those things that really hard to explain is color and how to use the features in Photoshop that are related to color. Features like “Blend If.”

Don’t feel bad if you don’t recognize the name. You’ve seen it. And you’ve probably used it… sort of. But trust me, once you watch this 11-minute video you’re going to look forward to the next time you use a Layer Blend Mode. The results can be the difference between so-so and stunning.

If you don’t watch or read any Photoshop tutorials this year, make this one the exception!

Create Interactive PDFs with InDesign

James — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 15:00:44 +0000

Learn how to add interactivity to an InDesign document, and export it as an interactive PDF file.

Watch the Video Here

Video: Most Photoshop tutorials in a nutshell

James — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:06:53 +0000

This sums-up so many Photoshop tutorials I find nowadays.

How to add snow to your Photoshop image

James — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:00:58 +0000

Great little video tutorial on how to add some realistic fluffy snow to your Adobe Photoshop image.

Adobe Illustrator’s hidden gem: Width Tool

James — Tue, 10 May 2016 15:00:27 +0000

Adobe Illustrator has an awesome tool that I’m willing to bet most designers have never used. The Width Tool.

The Width Tool (pictured at right) allows you to adjust the width of paths—not just the entire path as a whole, but the parts of the path between handles independently (see the image above for examples normal paths, and the same path adjusted with the Width Tool). Adjustments can be made to any path, including outlined fonts.

For the full scoop check out Getting a Handle on Illustrator’s Width Tool over at Creative Pro

How to backup your Text Substitution settings

James — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:00:01 +0000

It’s so simple that I can’t imagine anyone ever figuring it out on their own.

Understanding and using Adobe Photoshop’s Isolate Layers feature

James — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:00:12 +0000

Cristen Gillespie has a great article over at CreativePro that will help you understand and use Adobe Photoshop’s Isolate Layers feature. Isolate Layers lets you work on objects without having to search through dozens of layers, locking or hiding everything that might get in your way.