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Sue's Graphics Software Blog July 2005 Archive

By Sue Chastain, About.com Guide to Graphics Software since 1999

Graphics Challenge: Windows Vista Cover

Sunday July 31, 2005
This week's graphics challenge theme is Windows Vista cover. The idea is to design your concept of what a box/DVD cover would look like for the next versions of Windows, ... Read More

Extensis Sells Plug-ins to Third Party Software Developer

Thursday July 28, 2005
News Release: Celartem, Inc. and its company brands - Extensis and LizardTech - today announce the sale of its popular Photoshop Plug-ins and QuarkXPress XTensions to independent software developer, onOne ... Read More

Animated Signature Tag In Paint Shop Pro

Wednesday July 27, 2005
It's very easy to add your sig to an animation, all you need to do is use the Text tool in Animation Shop. But sometimes there's just not enough space ... Read More

Do You Tell How You Did It?

Monday July 25, 2005
Starrpoint writes: "I often do paintings and other images on the computer. I no longer give explanation of how I produce an image. I found that too many people felt ... Read More

Graphics Challenge: Not Afraid

Sunday July 24, 2005
This week's graphics challenge theme is Not Afraid. Create a new image based on this theme using any graphics software you like. Then post your complete image in the discussion ... Read More

Dual Monitor Support, Other Enhancements to Corel Painter IX

Friday July 22, 2005
Corel has released the Painter IX 9.1 Update for Windows and Macintosh. This updates improves dual monitor support so users can move palettes and toolbars outside the application window and ... Read More

More Warning Signs for Spotting Illegal Software Sellers

Thursday July 21, 2005
Barely a week goes by that I don't hear from someone who desperately wants to believe that they can really buy a legal copy of Photoshop for $49. Come on ... Read More

Looking for a Powerful Slide Show Program

Wednesday July 20, 2005
Neeh writes: "I'm putting together a very large slideshow that will loop continuously in a lobby. This show is expected to consist of over 100,000 photos as a minimum. I ... Read More

Cheap Graphics Tablets

Monday July 18, 2005
If you've been wanting a graphics tablet but couldn't afford one, ComputerGeeks.com has a couple of UC Logic models in stock which are very inexpensive. The 8x6 inch model is ... Read More

Free After Rebate: Photo Explosion Standard 1.0

Monday July 18, 2005
Amazon.com currently has a free after rebate offer on Photo Explosion Standard 1.0. I'm not familiar with this software, but it has features to help you edit, organize, enhance and ... Read More

Graphics Challenge: Technology Gone Wild

Sunday July 17, 2005
This week's graphics challenge theme is Technology Gone Wild. Create a new image based on this theme using any graphics software you like. Then post your complete image in the ... Read More

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite Beta Testers Wanted

Sunday July 17, 2005
Corel is seeking beta testers for the next version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. At this time, we are looking for Windows XP or Windows 2000 users who have experience with the ... Read More

Total Training: Free Adobe Training Sampler CD

Saturday July 16, 2005
Total Training is offering a free sampler CD of some of their video-based training. The CD is for Windows and Macintosh and includes demo tutorials on Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After ... Read More

Filmstrip View and Customize Option Missing From "My Pictures"

Wednesday July 13, 2005
Yesterday, I noticed the "Filmstrip" view was suddenly no longer an option for viewing the "My Pictures" folder in Windows XP. I knew the way to fix this was to ... Read More

Turn a Photo Into a Polaroid

Wednesday July 13, 2005
A few weeks ago, I posted about the Polaroid-o-nizer Web site where you could upload a photo and have it instantly converted to look like a Polaroid. I thought it ... Read More

Removing Red-Eye with iPhoto 5

Wednesday July 13, 2005
Use iPhoto to remove red-eye from digital photos by following these steps.• Removing Red-Eye with iPhoto 5• iPhoto Tips and Tutorials• iPhoto Addons, Extensions & Plugins

I was wrong! Custom Brushes DO work in PSP 8 and 9

Monday July 11, 2005
Last week, when I posted the free custom brushes for Paint Shop Pro, I said that they weren't compatible with version 8 and higher. Well, I was wrong. Now that ... Read More

Graphics Challenge: The Color Yellow

Monday July 11, 2005
This week's graphics challenge theme is The Color Yellow. Create a new image based on this theme using any graphics software you like. Then post your complete image in the ... Read More

Don't Fall for That!

Friday July 8, 2005
I recently came across another software scam site, trying to sell download-only copies of Photoshop for US$115. This site was very convincing -- they were using a lot of the ... Read More

Free Brush Sets for Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Photo-Paint

Thursday July 7, 2005
Download four free brush sets created from dingbat fonts and other public domain sources. • Free Photoshop & Photoshop Elements Brush Sets• Free Paint Shop Pro Brush Sets• Free Photo-Paint ... Read More

Graphics Challenge: Tag the Boxcar

Sunday July 3, 2005
This week's graphics challenge theme is Tag. We've all seen and maybe thought about tagging a railway or subway car -- well, here's your chance to be as imaginative as ... Read More

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