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Adobe InDesign CS3 Tip: Creating Page Guides and Spread Guides

It is very useful to create guides as an alignment tool, and we use them all the time in desktop publishing to ‘guide’ us as to the placement of objects.
In InDesign, we can choose to create page guides and spread guides. Here’s how.

1To start drawing page guides, use the Selection Tool (black arrow) - Click […]

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February 4th, 2008
Adobe Illustrator CS3 Tutorial: Symbol Sprayer and Symbolism Tools

The symbol sprayer tool in Illustrator is baffling at first - but it is the tool to use to create interesting random patterns and textures.
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the symbol sprayer to maximum effect, to create a floral border for a birthday invite.

1Look for that spray can icon on your […]

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January 31st, 2008
Photoshop CS3 Tutorial: Using Blending modes - Multiply

We know about blend modes, and they are a truly powerful thing, but how can we use them to our advantage?
This tute reminds me of my days working for a new media company where we would often get company logos as letterheads or business cards, and we had to scan them in to use in […]

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January 22nd, 2008
Photoshop CS3 Tutorial: Using Layer Blend Modes.

Layer Blending modes are amazing, creating an infinite variety of effects between layers that cannot be achieved with opacity alone.
In this tutorial we will look at the Screen Blend Mode. We will use a textured background and another photograph to create an interesting effect.

1I have chosen this rusty textured background as my base layer.

2Open another […]

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January 22nd, 2008
Photoshop CS3 Tutorial: The Erase Background Tool

The erase background tool is powerful, but good results are only possible if you understand how it works. In this tute, we will look at all the options in the tool and use them to extract backgrounds from our images.
The tool works best if the background is all a similar colour, for example, someone against […]

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January 20th, 2008
Creating a logo in Adobe Illustrator CS3: Part 1- Using the Pathfinder

This is part 1 of my 2 part Tutorial, creating a logo in illustrator using the Pathfinder.
We will learn how to use the Pathfinder palette to create interesting shapes.
The scenario: The client, who is about to launch a line of natural remedy products, wants a design that is simple, fresh and contemporary.
The logo should […]

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January 17th, 2008
Illustrator CS3 Tutorial: The Pen Tool: Part 1 of 10

In this mini tutorial you will learn the bare bones basics of the pen tool. This is the hardest tool to get used to in Illustrator and Photoshop, but it’s really worth persevering with it.

1Let’s start by creating the simplest paths of all- straight corners. Select the pen tool and simply click where you want […]

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October 23rd, 2007
Photoshop CS3 Tutorial: Creating Logos on Glass Surfaces

In this mini tutorial you will learn how to create a convincing logo that is embossed in the surface of a beer glass.

Please note I cannot provide photographs as I am not allowed to distribute istock images.
1Download and open beer in Photoshop CS3. This file only has one layer, Background.

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October 21st, 2007
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Tutorial: The Vanishing Point Filter: Wrapping a label around artwork. Part 2

14Open food_label_jpg

15Select all (CTRL/CMND+A) Copy (CTRLCMND +C) and return to brown_box_psd. Paste the copied label (CTRL/CMND + V). this will paste the artwork into a new layer.

16Select the layer, make sure "Show Transform Controls" is selected in the Control Palette.
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October 14th, 2007
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Tutorial: The Vanishing Point Filter: Wrapping a label around artwork. Part 1

This is part 1 of my 3 part Photoshop Tutorial, using the new improved Vanishing Point Filter in CS3.
This is a very powerful feature, and takes a bit of time to get confident with, so I have split this tutorial into 3 parts, this particular one will show you how to create and […]

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October 14th, 2007