Understanding Resize vs. Resample

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie author Julieanne Kost uses the Resample Image option in the Image Size dialog box to demonstrate the difference between resizing and resampling an image.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  julieanne kost ,  resize ,  CS6 ,  Image Size ,  Resample ,  Resample Image Option

Exploring layer basics

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie author Julieanne Kost discusses the features and abilities of layers in Photoshop. She covers renaming layers, toggling between layers, converting layers to Smart Objects, deleting layers, changing the opacity of a layer, and saving a layered image.

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• Runtime: 00:11:23
• Tags: Photoshop ,  julieanne kost ,  layers ,  smart objects ,  CS6

Overview of filters

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie author Julieanne Kost guides us through the hundreds of filters shipped with Photoshop in the Filter menu, including which ones are more artistic, practical, or utilitarian.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  filters ,  julieanne kost ,  CS6

Applying Filters nondestructively using Smart Filters

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie author Julieanne Kost demonstrates the importance of using the Layers panel to convert your layers to Smart Objects before applying filters and Smart Filters to an image.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  julieanne kost ,  layers ,  layers panel ,  smart objects ,  CS6 ,  Smart Filters

Sharpening an image with Unsharp Mask

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie author Julieanne Kost discusses one of the most commonly used filters in Photoshop, the Unsharp Mask filter, which allows you to make an image appear sharper. She also talks about adjusting the three different variables for this filter: Amount, Radius, and Threshold.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  filters ,  julieanne kost ,  Amount ,  CS6 ,  Radius ,  Threshold ,  Unsharp Mask Filter

Starting in Camera Raw instead of Photoshop

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie author Julieanne Kost explains the top five reasons why you should use Adobe Camera Raw to process your files instead of starting directly in Photoshop.

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• Tags: Adobe Camera Raw ,  Photoshop ,  julieanne kost ,  CS6 ,  Process Files

Removing unwanted details with Content-Aware Fill

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie author Julieanne Kost demonstrates how to use the Content-Aware Fill, Patch, and the Move tools in Photoshop, which can help you move content around your image and replace unwanted objects seamlessly.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  julieanne kost ,  CS6 ,  Content-Aware Fill ,  Move Tool ,  Patch

Making non-destructive transformations with Smart Objects

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie author Julieanne Kost explains how to convert your layers into Smart Objects and resize your layers in a non-destructive way.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  julieanne kost ,  layers ,  smart objects ,  CS6 ,  Non-Destructive

Creating contact sheets

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie author Julieanne Kost discusses how Photoshop and Bridge can help you to print multiple images per page. She also shows you how to use the Units menu within the contact sheet to adjust all of the variables in your document.

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• Tags: Bridge ,  Photoshop ,  contact sheet ,  julieanne kost ,  CS6

Understanding resolution

Show: Visual Design CS6

Resolution is a fundamental concept in Photoshop. This lesson will help you avoid getting thrown for a loop when you go to print your image or save it for the web.

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• Tags: resolution ,  Chad Perkins ,  Image Size ,  Photoshop CS6

Understanding pixels

Show: Visual Design CS6

Pixels are the building blocks of images and in this lesson you'll learn about their basic properties and how they function.

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• Tags: resolution ,  Chad Perkins ,  Image Size ,  Photoshop CS6

Fixing problems automatically

Show: Visual Design CS6

If you are looking for a quick fix to improve your image quality, this lesson is for you. You'll learn about the automatic color correction functions in Photoshop.

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• Tags: Color Correction ,  correction ,  Chad Perkins ,  Photoshop CS6 ,  auto-fix ,  quick fix

Making a collage

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this lesson you'll combine multiple documents and use the tools and techniques you've learned about so far to make a multi-layered collage.

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• Tags: pixel grid ,  Chad Perkins ,  Photoshop CS6 ,  pixels

Presenting photos in a slideshow

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this lesson you'll see how you can present a basic slideshow of your photos directly from within Adobe Bridge.

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• Tags: Bridge ,  Tim Grey ,  slideshow ,  Photoshop CS6

Using Adjustment Layers: A Basic Workflow

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This lesson will guide you through a basic workflow for optimizing the overall tone and color in your digital images.

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• Tags: Tim Grey ,  adjustment layers ,  adjustments ,  color balance ,  layers ,  vibrance ,  Levels ,  Photoshop CS6

Working with Dodge and Burn

Show: Visual Design CS6

Three basics of image adjustment are discussed here by Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson. The Dodge tool (lightening), The Burn tool (darkening), and the Sponge Tool (color saturation).

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• Tags: Burn ,  Dodge ,  Photoshop ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6

Type 101

Show: Visual Design CS6

Photoshop is an image-editing application, but that doesn't mean it doesn’t do text. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson, will show you the basics of using text the creative way… the Adobe way.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  type ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6 ,  Fonts

The Power of Adjustment Layers

Show: Visual Design CS6

In Adobe Photoshop non-destructive editing is the way to go, and Adjustment Layers give you the ability to make changes and then "change" your mind; even days later. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson, show you how they work.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  layers ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6 ,  adjustment

The Photoshop workspace

Show: Visual Design CS6

When Adobe introduced Photoshop CS6, it came with a whole new look; designed to put the focus on your designs. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson guide you this new look, and why it's going to help you become more efficient.

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• Tags: Interface ,  Photoshop ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6

Selection 101

Show: Visual Design CS6

Selection is a keystone skill, and learning good selection techniques puts you on the road to generating great images. Here are a few basics, when it comes to selection in Adobe Photoshop.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  selection ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6

Organizing Photoshop Panels

Show: Visual Design CS6

With all the panels in Adobe Photoshop, it's sometimes difficult to quickly get to where you want to go. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson show you how to organize your panels to get the best mix for the job at hand.

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Merging Layers

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Got too many layers? Want to make one layer out of three… or more? Then merging is what you need. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson show you how to merge layers, and what happens after you do.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  layers ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6 ,  merge

Working with the Zoom tool

Show: Visual Design CS6

Have you ever worked on an image, and wished it were a bit bigger? Well, that's what the Zoom tool is for, and Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson, will show you some creative touches to this standard Photoshop tool.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  zoom ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6

Levels 101

Show: Visual Design CS6

When it comes to adjusting images, Levels can help you do everything from simple lightening or darkening of an image, to increasing overall contrast. Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson will guide you through the basics of this indispensible tool.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  contrast ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6 ,  Levels ,  darken ,  lighten

Layers 101

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It's hard to think of using Adobe Photoshop without the Layers panel. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson run you the options and features of this invaluable panel.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  layers ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6

Dodge - Burn and Sponge 101

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Three basics of image adjustment are discussed here by Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson. The Dodge tool (lightening), The Burn tool (darkening), and the Sponge Tool (color saturation).

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• Tags: Burn ,  Dodge ,  Photoshop ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6 ,  sponge

Creating User-Generated Workspaces

Show: Visual Design CS6

Adobe Photoshop boasts tons of panels and features… But do you really need them all open at the same time? Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson show you how to create workspaces that reduce the clutter, and help you get the job done.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  customize ,  user ,  workspace ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6

Changing the Photoshop view

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The best way to work on your images in Adobe Photoshop is to work in the best view, and Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson will show how to get the best view for the job at hand.

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Brushes 101

Show: Visual Design CS6

Adobe Photoshop Brushes are not just for applying paint to the image; in addition, they work in a variety of ways to help you correct and adjust your images, and Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson is going to show you how they work.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  brushes ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6 ,  correct

Bridge 101

Show: Visual Design CS6

Adobe Bridge is a great application that helps you keep your images organized and at your fingertips. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson take you on a tour of Adobe Bridge, and its cool features.

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Blending Modes 101

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Blending modes are one of the most creative areas in Photoshop. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson, take you on a tour of this amazing area in Adobe Photoshop.

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Basic selection techniques and options

Show: Visual Design CS6

Selection is a keystone skill, and learning good selection techniques puts you on the road to generating great images. Here are a few basics, when it comes to selection in Adobe Photoshop.

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• Tags: Bridge ,  Photoshop ,  selection ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6

Backgrounds vs Layers

Show: Visual Design CS6

Ever have a problem moving a layer… Or just being able to create transparency. The chances are you're not on a layer; you're on the Background. Let Infinite Skills author, Andy Anderson, explain the difference between backgrounds and layers.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  background ,  layer ,  transparency ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6

Aligning Image Layers

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Most designers equate aligning objects with applications such as Adobe Illustrator; however, Photoshop has its own alignment feature that allows the user to align image information quickly and precisely.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  align ,  image ,  layers ,  Andy Anderson ,  CS6

Converting Imported Vector Graphics from Illustrator to Shape Layers

Show: Learn After Effects CS6

In this video, you will see how to quickly convert vector graphics from Illustrator to shape layers and animate the paths in After Effects CS6. In previous versions, this would have involved a great deal of tedious cutting and pasting - but no more.

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Intuitive video workflow

Show: Visual Design CS6

NAPP Instructor RC Concepcion goes over the brand new features of video in Photoshop CS6. Video has been vastly improved in this new version - making it very possible (and very easy) to make a great video from start to finish in Photoshop.

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• Tags: Media Encoder ,  Photoshop ,  export ,  hdslr ,  timeline ,  video ,  MOV ,  Quicktime

Using the Crop tool

Show: Visual Design CS6

Cropping is one of the most common operations in Photoshop. So it's only fitting that the Crop tool has experienced a quantum leap in CS6. In this movie, watch how to preview the angle of your image to confirm that your crop is plumb. You can revisit a crop any time you like, so you never waste effort. And by default, the Crop tool hides pixels instead of permanently deleting them.

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• Tags: Cropping ,  Design Standard ,  Photoshop ,  new features ,  CS6 ,  Crop Tool ,  Justin Seeley

Using Content-Aware Patch

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie, learn about the new Content-Aware Patch tool. See how to use this tool to heal away undesirable portions of an image. Select a specific region, and Photoshop automatically defines a randomized fill pattern. Consider it a more selective version of Content-Aware Fill.

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• Tags: Design Standard ,  Photoshop ,  new features ,  CS6 ,  Content-Aware Fill ,  Content-Aware Patch ,  Justin Seeley

Auto Corrections

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Photoshop CS6 has been vastly improved to speed up your workflow. In improving Auto corrections, your images are now processed faster, giving you more time to experiment and be creative.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  automate ,  corrections ,  Auto Correction ,  Efficient

Blur gallery

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Napp Instructor Pete Collins goes over the brand new features of Photoshop CS6 - the blur gallery. From selectively blurring an area to creating tilt-shift effects, these tools will be a great creative tool for photographers.

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• Tags: Photoshop ,  blur ,  bokeh ,  lens blur ,  Blur Gallery ,  Tilt Shift

Using basic Liquid Layout rules: Scale, Recenter, and Based on Master

Show: Visual Design CS6

Discover how to apply None, Scale, and Recenter rules when resizing a layout. Also learn the meaning behind "Based on Master."

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• Tags: Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  Layout ,  new features ,  scale ,  Anne-Marie Concepción ,  Based on Master ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Liquid Layout

Understanding 64-bit support

Show: Visual Design CS6

64-bit support means that Illustrator can leverage more than 3 GB of RAM, which can double its speed. Applying effects to large files or working on multiple files becomes a lot more efficient.

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Selecting Areas of a Photo

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In this lesson you'll see how you can use a selection as the basis of a targeted adjustment.

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• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  Photoshop ,  Tim Grey ,  selecting ,  selections ,  CS6 ,  targeted adjustments

Creating Objects with the Shape Tools

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this video you'll see how to use Illustrator's shape tools to create primitive shapes that you can use as the basis for objects. You'll also learn how to use the Shape Builder tool to combine shapes.

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• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  Shape Builder ,  illustrator ,  Angie Taylor ,  CS6 ,  combine shapes ,  shape tools ,  shapes

Building a Newsletter

Show: Visual Design CS6

A newsletter is one of the easiest, most inexpensive ways to reach customers and colleagues or connect with family. In this video we will start a newsletter with a template, auto-flow and semi auto-flow some text, and place images to create a clean, elegant newsletter.

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• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  Newsletter ,  template ,  CS6 ,  Kelly McCathran ,  auto-flow

Correcting Perspective

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In images of subjects like buildings, there are often perspective issues that you will want to resolve, and this lesson will show you how to do so.

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Creating a repeatable pattern for the web

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With Illustrator CS6, textures and patterns have never been easier to create. In this tutorial, learn how add a repeating pattern to the background of your artwork.

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• Tags: Design Standard ,  illustrator ,  new features ,  patterns ,  production premium ,  textures ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Justin Seeley ,  Master Collection

Understanding the control panel

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The revised interface in Illustrator CS6 includes a new control panel across the top of the screen. It combines stable and context-sensitive options to make your work easier.

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Exploring the panel system

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With Illustrator's panels ported over to a completely new system, it is easier than ever to make inline text edits and use keyboard shortcuts, freeing you from the tyranny of the mouse.

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Straightening a Crooked Image

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When a photo includes lines that should be perfectly horizontal or vertical, it is important that those lines be true. This lesson will demonstrate how to quickly and easily straighten a crooked photo.

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• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  Photoshop ,  Tim Grey ,  CS6 ,  crooked image ,  straightening

Using Adjustment Layers

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This lesson will guide you through a basic workflow for optimizing the overall tone and color in your digital images.

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• Tags: Color Correction ,  Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  Photoshop ,  Tim Grey ,  adjustment layers ,  CS6 ,  tonal correction

Working with vector-based shape layers

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Vector-based shape layers now behave very much like vector shapes in Illustrator, InDesign, and other Adobe applications. Learn how to apply fills, including None, as well as solid, gradient, and dashed strokes. Plus, you have stacking and alignment controls, as well as the option to snap the edges to the pixel grid.

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• Tags: Design Standard ,  Photoshop ,  new features ,  pixel grid ,  CS6 ,  Design Tools ,  Justin Seeley ,  Stacking and Alignment Controls

What is InDesign CS6?

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Learn about Adobe InDesign, the industry-standard publishing application for print publications, interactive PDF documents, digital magazines, and EPUBs.

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• Tags: Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  getting started ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Justin Seeley ,  Master Collection

Understanding Liquid Layout rules

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This tutorial defines and demonstrates Liquid Layout, and tours the location of Liquid Layout-related commands and dialog boxes.

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Applying guide-based Liquid Layout rules

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Learn how the guide-based Liquid Layout rules work, how to create liquid guides and ruler guides, and how to switch between them.

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Applying object-based Liquid Layout rules

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Discover how the object-based Liquid Layout rules work, both on-object and via the Liquid Layout panel.

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Working with Frames

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Everything that is placed into InDesign ends up in a frame. You can create frames from scratch, or if you "place" (import) text or images into a document, InDesign automatically creates the frame for you. We'll explore the use of frames in InDesign in this video.

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Working with Graphics

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In this video you'll learn about placing, which is how you import photos or text into your InDesign page. We'll go over the popular image formats: PSD, AI, PSD, TIFF, and JPEG. You will also see how to scale, center, and crop photos.

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• Tags: Crop ,  Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  graphics ,  images ,  scale ,  CS6 ,  Kelly McCathran ,  image formats

Working with Alternate Layouts

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This movie presents Alternate Layouts for both print and digital publishing. It shows how to create and modify them, create multiple ones and rename them, and print them.

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• Tags: Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  Print ,  digital publishing ,  new features ,  Alternate Layout ,  Anne-Marie Concepción ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Master Collection

Linking Content

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie, you'll learn how to create and update links between objects in the same document and others. The movie explains the distinction between linking objects entirely and linking just their content. It also reviews the settings in the Link Options dialog box.

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• Tags: Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  links ,  new features ,  Anne-Marie Concepción ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Link Options ,  Linked Content ,  Master Collection

Using the Content Collector and Content Placer tools

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Learn about the Content Collector and Content Placer tools. See how to use the Conveyor and most of its options, such as navigating and drilling down into groups.

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• Tags: Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  new features ,  Anne-Marie Concepción ,  CS6 ,  Content Collector Tools ,  Content Placer ,  Converyor ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Master Collection

Using advanced EPUB 2 export controls

Show: Visual Design CS6

This tutorial discusses the new paragraph style option for splitting a document for EPUB export. It also outlines the new options in the EPUB Export dialog box. Finally, it shows you the improved retention of text frame attributes in the EPUB's CSS and XHTML files.

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• Views: 11,781
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:09:19
• Tags: Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  css ,  epub ,  new features ,  Anne-Marie Concepción ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  EPUB 2 Export Controls ,  Master Collection

Exporting to EPUB 3 and fixed layout

Show: Visual Design CS6

Learn about the new EPUB 3 option in the Export EPUB dialog box. Anne-Marie Concepción shows how to validate the resulting EPUB with epubcheck 3. She then opens it to show some of the EPUB 3-specific features such as the TOC.xhtml file with its HTML5

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• Views: 15,291
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:09:24
• Tags: Design Standard ,  HTML5 ,  InDesign ,  new features ,  Anne-Marie Concepción ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  EPUB 3 ,  Export EPUB ,  Fixed Layout

Reviewing the new Forms tools

Show: Visual Design CS6

Take a tour of the new form field-related buttons, dialog boxes and menu commands in InDesign. Compare the old and new ways of creating interactive forms.

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• Views: 18,855
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:07:28
• Tags: Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  new features ,  Anne-Marie Concepción ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Dialog Boxes ,  Forms Tools ,  Interactive Forms ,  Master Collection

Creating and previewing a basic form

Show: Visual Design CS6

This movie shows how to create a simple form using most of the different types of fields available in InDesign. It explains the options for each type of field in the Buttons & Forms dialog box as the form is created.

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• Views: 16,853
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:14:47
• Tags: Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  form ,  new features ,  Anne-Marie Concepción ,  Buttons & Forms Dialog Box ,  CS6 ,  Create and Preview a Basic Form ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Master Collection

Testing a form in Acrobat

Show: Visual Design CS6

Learn how InDesign form fields look in Acrobat or Reader. Then, discover how to continue modifying the interactive fields in Acrobat for additional functionality, and how the form performs in Acrobat.

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• Views: 3,926
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:06:11
• Tags: Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  acrobat ,  new features ,  reader ,  Anne-Marie Concepción ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Master Collection ,  Testing a Form

What is Illustrator?

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this movie, learn about Adobe Illustrator, the software used by artists and graphic designers to create scalable vector artwork for use in projects for both print and web.

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• Views: 192,243
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:01:21
• Tags: Design Standard ,  getting started ,  illustrator ,  production premium ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Justin Seeley ,  Master Collection

Features of the Illustrator Workspace

Show: Visual Design CS6

There have been many improvements to the user interface in Illustrator CS6. In this video you'll see what's changed and how to customize the interface to suit your own way of working.

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• Views: 79,007
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:00:72
• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  Interface ,  illustrator ,  workspace ,  Angie Taylor ,  CS6 ,  customize interface

Essentials of the Pen and Pencil Tools

Show: Visual Design CS6

The Pen and Pencil tools are very useful but require a little practice to get comfortable with. In this video you'll get a chance to play around with these tools, using the Pen tool to create clouds and the Pencil tool to create hills.

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• Views: 63,373
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:01:35
• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  Pen ,  illustrator ,  pen tool ,  pencil tool ,  Angie Taylor ,  CS6 ,  pencil

Improved performance: Gaussian Blur

Show: Visual Design CS6

Learn about the Gaussian Blur effect, which provides instant previews and vastly improved render time.

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• Views: 9,418
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:02:37
• Tags: Design Standard ,  gaussian blur ,  illustrator ,  new features ,  preview ,  production premium ,  rendering ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Justin Seeley

Adjusting Interface brightness

Show: Visual Design CS6

Explore Illustrator's new interface, which defaults to medium dark, similar to some video products, and learn how you can adapt it to meet your personal preferences easily and quickly.

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• Views: 5,775
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:02:38
• Tags: Design Standard ,  Interface ,  illustrator ,  new features ,  production premium ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Interface Brightness ,  Justin Seeley ,  Master Collection

Gradients on strokes

Show: Visual Design CS6

Adding a gradient to a stroke is a new and useful feature. In this movie, you'll learn how to modify the stroke width and create something truly unique.

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• Views: 14,508
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:02:21
• Tags: Design Standard ,  Gradients ,  illustrator ,  new features ,  production premium ,  strokes ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Gradients on Strokes ,  Justin Seeley

Working with Tools

Show: Visual Design CS6

The InDesign toolbar contains a lot of tools, many of which are hidden or "nested" underneath the tools you see initially. In this video you will see the primary tools used to select, rotate and size objects. You'll also learn how to use the Type tool to edit text and create frames with or without borders, switch tools using your keyboard, and navigate with the Hand and Zoom tools.

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• Views: 103,366
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:00:83
• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  Hand ,  InDesign ,  shortcuts ,  text ,  tools ,  zoom ,  CS6 ,  Kelly McCathran

Creating a Letterhead

Show: Learn InDesign CS6

Letterhead is fundamental for branding, in this video we will build one from scratch, complete with guides, logo, and contact text. When finished, the letterhead will be saved as an InDesign template for reuse.

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• Views: 26,135
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:00:91
• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  InDesign ,  template ,  CS6 ,  Kelly McCathran ,  letter ,  letterhead

Setting Up a New Document

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this video you'll learn how to set up a new Illustrator document. We'll look at options in the New Document dialog box like Width and Height, Color Mode, and Transparency Grid.

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• Views: 62,784
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:00:30
• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  document ,  illustrator ,  Angie Taylor ,  CS6 ,  color mode ,  height ,  new document ,  transparency grid

Using the Selection Tools

Show: Visual Design CS6

There are lots of different ways to select items in Illustrator, including the Selection and Direct Selection tools, the Select Similar options, and the Layers panel. We'll explore the various options in this video.

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• Views: 63,881
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:00:71
• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  illustrator ,  layers panel ,  selection ,  Angie Taylor ,  CS6 ,  direct selection tools ,  selection tools

Using the Blob Brush and Eraser Tools

Show: Visual Design CS6

One fun way of creating shapes is to use the Blob Brush tool in combination with the Eraser tool. In this video we'll use these tools to create a stylized teddy bear.

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• Views: 33,490
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:00:84
• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  blob brush ,  eraser ,  illustrator ,  Angie Taylor ,  CS6 ,  eraser tool

Mastering the Appearance Panel

Show: Visual Design CS6

In this video we'll explore Illustrator's Appearance panel. This panel not only lets you make changes to properties like opacity, blending mode, stroke, and fill, it also gives you powerful control over the effects you apply to objects.

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• Views: 38,667
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:01:05
• Tags: Design Premium ,  Design Standard ,  appearance ,  appearance panel ,  effects ,  illustrator ,  opacity ,  Angie Taylor ,  CS6 ,  blending mode

Creating a simple pattern

Show: Visual Design CS6

With the Pattern feature, you can create swatches based on shapes you create, then apply them to selected artwork and edit them any way you want.

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• Views: 31,651
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:03:45
• Tags: Design Standard ,  illustrator ,  new features ,  production premium ,  CS6 ,  Creating a Simple Pattern ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Justin Seeley ,  Master Collection ,  Pattern Feture

New Image Trace

Show: Visual Design CS6

Learn about Image Trace, which can automatically turn scanned art into a vector graphic. It replaces the old Live Trace and produces cleaner paths and better color recognition in less time.

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• Views: 54,245
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:02:05
• Tags: Design Standard ,  illustrator ,  new features ,  production premium ,  CS6 ,  Design and Web Premium ,  Image Trace ,  Justin Seeley ,  Live Trace ,  Master Collection

What is Photoshop CS6?

Show: Visual Design CS6

This movie introduces Adobe Photoshop CS6, the application photographers, graphic designers, web designers, videographers, and 3D artists use to enhance and manipulate photos and create original digital art.

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• Views: 216,673
• Added: May 06, 2012
• Runtime: 00:01:49
• Tags: Design Standard ,  Photoshop ,  getting started ,  CS6 ,  Justin Seeley

How to Work with Layers

Show: Creative Suite Podcast: Designers

In this episode I'll show you how to work with both object layers and pixel layers in the various Adobe Creative Suite 5 products. See how to use layers in InDesign CS5 and then see how to composite with Layers in Photoshop CS5.

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• Views: 21,051
• Added: Feb 08, 2011
• Runtime: 00:26:18
• Tags: InDesign CS5 ,  Adobe Photoshop CS5 ,  Work with Layers ,  creative suite ,  layers ,  pixel ,  terry white

Adobe After Effects CS5: Basic Workflow and Terminology Overview

Show: Learn by Video

Before diving in to the details, you'll want to get a big-picture view of After Effects. In this video, you'll see how the pieces fit together and learn the basic terms that will be used throughout this training.

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• Views: 16,430
• Added: Jan 25, 2011
• Runtime: 00:06:48
• Tags: Learn By Video ,  workflow ,  Adobe Press ,  After Effects CS5 ,  Interface ,  Peachpit ,  animation ,  composition ,  effects ,  export

Place InDesign Files as Graphics in Other InDesign Files

Show: Adobe Evangelists - Terry White

In this episode I'll show you how to take advantage of using InDesign files as graphics in other InDesign files. This helps you collaborate with others and take advantage of other documents that you've already built.

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• Views: 6,072
• Added: Jan 10, 2011
• Runtime: 00:07:40
• Tags: Adobe InDesign ,  files ,  graphics ,  terry white

Basic Blu-ray Authoring Tips with Adobe Encore

Show: DAVTechTable

Watch as Dave Helmly guides you through the basics of Blu-ray authoring with Adobe Encore. Dave also gives helpful tips on media and burners and much more..

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• Views: 12,795
• Added: Jan 10, 2010
• Runtime: 00:23:37
• Tags: Encore ,  cs4 ,  production premium ,  bd-re ,  digistor ,  premiere pro 4.2 ,  re-writable ,  verbatim