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12/23/02
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Tutorial: Brush Stroke Text Effects in CorelDRAW
This is a very easy way to add a splash of color to text or
plain clipart. We'll use the Artistic Media Brush in CorelDRAW
9 and up to paint strokes of color behind an outline font.
12/16/02
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Review: Microsoft Picture It! Digital Image Pro
The newest photo editor in Microsoft's Picture It! line offers
simplified tools for image enhancement as well as a nice variety
of professional-looking designs which can be personalized and
produced without a lot of fuss.
12/09/02
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Review: PhotoParade Maker 3.0
PhotoParade Maker provides a simple way to share and enjoy your
pictures in fun and interesting presentations. With it, you
can create delightful photo slide shows in just a few minutes.
12/02/02
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Review: Ulead PhotoImpact 8
PhotoImpact offers a suite of tools for Web graphics creation,
image editing, photo correction and enhancement, plus plenty
of extras for special effects and creative exploration. In fact,
I consider it the best value photo editor for Windows.
11/25/02
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Review: ACD Systems ACDSee 5.0
ACDSee has long been a popular image browser, and version 5.0
addresses most of the problems I noted in version 4.0. It's
faster, and the interface clutter can be reduced via customization.
New calendar view and categories feature makes it even easier
to find photos.
11/18/02
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Review: Alien Skin Image Doctor
Alien Skin Software, which has developed several popular effects
plug-ins, has recently released its first set of image repair
and photo retouching filters, Image Doctor. This set includes
four filters: Smart Fill, Scratch Remover, Spot Lifter, and
JPEG Repair.
11/11/02
- Review:
Xara3D 5
Xara3D 5 is a fast and easy tool for creating professional-looking
still and animated 3D logos, headings, and buttons for the Web
or other on-screen projects.
11/05/02
- Book
Review: Photoshop Elements 2 Solutions
This is a fabulous book for anyone who wants to make their pictures
look their best. Provides easy-to-follow instruction on a wide
range of topics in a very pleasing layout.
11/04/02
- Adobe
Photoshop Elements 2.0 Review
Photoshop Elements is an excellent choice for digital camera
and scanner owners, and anyone who enjoys working with digital
images non-professionally. Version 2.0 incorporates more flexibility,
while remaining relatively easy to learn.
10/31/02
- Xara
Webstyle 3 Review
Tanya Metaksa reviews Xara Webstyle 3, a quick and easy to use
tool for creating Web graphics components such as buttons, bullets,
NavBars, banner ads, logos, backgrounds and more.
10/30/02
-
Book Review: CorelDRAW 11: The Official Guide
A good reference manual, particularly for CorelDRAW veterans
who may have skipped a few versions and need to get up to speed
on new features.
10/23/02
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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 11 Review
One of the best graphics software values gets even better with
unprecedented stability and simultaneous release of Windows
and Macintosh versions.
10/16/02
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Jasc After Shot Review
Tanya Metaksa reviews Jasc After Shot, digital camera software
for acquiring, managing, enhancing, and sharing your digital
photos.
10/09/02
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How To Create 3D Stereo Images
Owen Ransen shows you how to create 3D stereo images (also called
stereograms) with your digital camera, photo printer, and any
photo editing program.
10/02/02
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Pro Canvas Plug-in for Windows
ProCanvas is a plug-in to enhance and replace Photoshop's standard
Canvas Size dialog box.
09/25/02
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Back To School Graphics Software Deals
If you're going to school to study graphic design, Web design,
or multimedia, you will more than likely need to purchase graphics
software. Compare academic prices on current versions of the
most popular software.
09/25/02
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Back To School Graphics Software Bundles
If you need 2 or more titles from the same publisher, you can
save hundreds by buying a bundled collection. Compare academic
prices on graphics suites containing the most popular software
titles.
09/18/02
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Turning Digital Photos into Cartoons
Have you ever wanted to turn a digital photo into a cartoon
or comic-style drawing? Here is a discussion of what you need
and some suggested techniques.
09/11/02
- Colored
Orb with Layer Styles
Create a transparent colored orb using Photoshop 6 or 7. In
this tutorial you will work primarily with layer styles, and
also the gradient editor and selections.
09/04/02
- Book
Review: Flash MX Savvy
If you are only getting one book to learn to
use Flash MX thoroughly, then this one must be a serious contender.
08/28/02
- 10
Step Picture Prep Guide
Whether you get your photos from a scanner,
digital camera, or a third party, they almost always require
some form of manipulation before final output. Here's a start-to-finish
guide to common image processing tasks for preparing your photos
for final output.
08/21/02
- Create
a Rainbow in Photoshop
Use a gradient fill and the polar coordinates
filter to create a rainbow in Photoshop (any version).
08/14/02
- ScreenTime
for Flash Overview
This drag and drop utility can convert SWF
files created in Flash into a Mac or Windows compatible screen
saver in one easy step.
08/07/02
- SWF
Studio Overview
In just a few clicks you can convert SWF files
created in Flash into a Windows screen saver. Built-in scripting
capabilities add powerful options for advanced coders.
07/31/02
- 10
Quick Photoshop Tips #11-20
This is the first in a series of assorted Photoshop
and Photoshop Elements tips. No matter what your skill level
with Photoshop, you should be able to find some useful nuggets
among these tips.
07/24/02
- Book
Review: Sams Teach Yourself SVG in 24 Hours
Learn how to code Scalable Vector Graphics
in 24 one-hour lessons with this book by Micah Laaker.
07/17/02
- Book
Review: Designing SVG Web Graphics
A staggering amount of detail has been included
in this comprehensive volume by Andrew H. Watt.
07/10/02
- Jasc
WebDraw 1.0 Overview
Tim Skyrme reviews Jasc WebDraw 1.0, one of
the first 'what you see is what you get' authoring tools for
creating scalable vector graphics (SVG) and vector-based Web
animations.
07/03/02
- Top
Picks: Adobe 'Classroom in a Book' Titles
These are some of the best books for learning
Adobe's graphics products on your own. The material is presented
in structured lessons with many hands-on, step-by-step exercises.
06/26/02
- Review:
Adobe 'Classroom in a Book' Series
If you can only afford one book when you start
learning a new program from Adobe you should consider this series.
06/21/02
- 10
Quick Photoshop Tips #1-10
This is the first in a series of assorted Photoshop
and Photoshop Elements tips. No matter what your skill level
with Photoshop, you should be able to find some useful nuggets
among these tips.
06/19/02
- Top
6 Flash Authoring Tools
Flash has become the Web standard for compact,
vector-based animation and interactive Web design. Software
for creating Flash-based content ranges from simple text animation
and special effects tools to powerful, full-featured development
environments.
06/12/02
- Macromedia
Flash MX Overview
Macromedia Flash is the market leader for creating
interactive Shockwave Flash Web sites and compact vector-based
Web graphics and animation. Reviewer Tim Skyrme summarizes the
highlights in this new version.
06/05/02
- New
from Alien Skin: Splat!
Alien Skin's newest plug-in collection is a
fun and versatile set of effects for creating frames, textures,
edge effects, borders, mosaics, and patterns.
06/05/02
- Free
Frames for Alien Skin Splat!
5 sets of four frames each: crackle, frosted
glass, foil, and metallic styles.
06/03/02
- Adobe
LiveMotion 2.0 Overview
Adobe has recently updated their Web animation
tool, LiveMotion. Reviewer Tim Skyrme says the improved scripting
and other bells and whistles make it a serious contender for
Flash authoring.
05/29/02
- Tutorial:
See-Thru Text in Photoshop 6 or 7
Using layer styles in Photoshop 6 or 7 we can
create a very quick and easy transparent or see-through type
effect. By saving the style, you can apply the effect with one
click.
05/22/02
- Adobe
Photoshop 7.0 Overview
Adobe has added a little something for everyone
in the latest version of the industry-standard photo editor,
Photoshop 7.0. Here's my summary of the highlights.
05/15/02
- Book
Review: Creative Thinking in Photoshop
This book can give direction to artists
looking to enhance their work with digital tools.
04/25/02
- Working
With Templates in CorelDRAW
Get a free CD insert template for CorelDraw
and learn about working with templates.
04/11/02
- Top
6 Advanced Illustration Programs
Illustration or drawing software offers vector-based
graphics editing and creation capabilities for creating simple,
non-photographic drawings, technical diagrams, and illustrations
such as logos and stylized art. Here are my top picks
for professional and business users.
04/04/02
- Become
a Photo-Art Master
PhotoArtMaster is a fun and gratifying way to transform ordinary
photographs into stunning art. The full review includes several
examples you can download and use in your own projects.
03/20/02
- Easter
Egg Fun
Easter eggs are hidden features and effects that were deliberately
placed in a software program by the developers. These undocumented
eggs can only be revealed by a secret combination of keystrokes,
commands and mouse clicks. Here you'll find instructions for
many graphics software Easter eggs.
03/19/02
- Create
Dotted Lines With CorelDRAW's Artistic Media Tool
CorelDRAW's Pen Dialog allows you to create dotted lines
easily, but the dots are always square shaped. If you want rounded
dots on a path, you can use the Artistic Media Tool in CorelDRAW
9 and up.
03/14/02
- Software
Pet Peeves
Software developers, take note! Even if your software is 100%
bug-free (although we hardly expect that these days), there
are many things that could still be bugging your customers.
Here is my run-down of the most annoying software pet peeves.
03/12/02
- iCorrect
EditLab Review
iCorrect EditLab offers frustration free color correction in
a plug-in for Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Photo-Paint and other
photo editors. Guest author Tanya K. Metaksa has a full review
with screen shots.
03/05/02
- Cut-Out
Text with Corel Photo-Paint 10
Here's
a technique to create a cutout type effect using Corel Photo-Paint
10. This effect makes it appear as if text has been punched
out of a surface, allowing the surface beneath to show through.
You should be able to adapt this for earlier versions and probably
other programs also.
02/28/02
- procreate
Knockout 2.0 Review
Knockout
simplifies and speeds up difficult masking and extraction of
complex objects such as hair, smoke, water, glass, and shadows.
Join
guest author Tanya K. Metaksa as she explores the new features
in this version which is now a Photoshop-compatible plug-in.
02/25/02
- Adobe
Photoshop Upgrade Tips & FAQs
With
full compatibility for Mac OS X and Windows XP, plus a host
of new and exciting features, there's going to be a lot of people
moving to Photoshop 7.0 that may have never upgraded Photoshop
before. With that in mind, I've compiled these quick tips and
frequently asked questions to help you make the transition as
smooth as possible.
02/20/02
- Adobe
LiveMotion 1.0 Review
Tim Skyrme introduces LiveMotion 1.0, Adobe's vector-based Web
animation and Shockwave Flash authoring tool.
02/15/02
- Adobe
Illustrator 10 Review
Illustrator 10 takes the industry standard for vector graphics
software to a new level. Guest author Tanya K. Metaksa reviews
the new features including symbols, slicing, warping, envelopes,
and more.
02/01/02
- Photoshop
Tutorials from John Woods
Grab several PDF tutorials on intermediate to advanced image
correction techniques from Kodak Imaging Specialist and Photoshop
ACE John Woods.
01/19/02
- Top
10 Thumbnail Image Browsers
Thumbnail browsers give you a visual way of browsing and sorting
through your image collection. Here are my picks for the top
10 thumbnail browsers.
01/09/02
- Increasing
Image Resolution
Not long ago, there weren't many options for increasing resolution
other than using your editing software's built-in resampling
methods. Today, we are faced with more possibilities than ever
before. When you have no choice but to increase resolution through
software, here are the solutions to consider.
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