Lorem Ipsum Blvd » Adobe http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog A Graphic Designers Personal Bag of Tricks Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:31:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Catch run-away pantones with Separation Preview http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog/2009/10/catch-run-away-pantones-with-separation-preview/ http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog/2009/10/catch-run-away-pantones-with-separation-preview/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:52:59 +0000 Lorem Ipsum Blvd admin http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog/?p=68 When working with pantones I often keep the Separations preview open. Click on the overprint preview box to see how the inks will overprint on the press. This helps beginners avoid pre-press errors. Also, if you can't find where you left a pantone you can simply click off the cmyk and see the image that is left.

overprint_preview_beforeoverprint_preview_after

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Color Guide

load the pantone swatch library by clicking the farthest box to the right. I choose the pantone solid coated.

edit_color

Select the mode of color adjustment and select tint. Now your color combination will be in pantone!

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]]> http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog/2009/10/pantone-harmony-rules/feed/ 0 Designing With Color Groups http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog/2009/10/designing-with-color-groups/ http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog/2009/10/designing-with-color-groups/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:25:54 +0000 Lorem Ipsum Blvd admin http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog/?p=54 Designing with color groups is a great way to build speed in choosing the correct color combination. By creating color groups you can choose between multiple sets and instantly change your design. There is no need to go in and change each individual color.

Simply click the Create New Color Group button in the Swatch panel. After creating the new color group select your entire design and double click on the new color group. Walla! Your design has changed instantly.

Working with color groups and color harmonies (Adobe TV)

Color Group 2
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aboutpixel

AMAZING TEXTURES

deviantART

dreamstime

everystockphoto

flickr

FreeDigitalPhotos

FreeFoto

FreePhotoBank

freerange

IMAGE*AFTER

imagebase

morgueFile

openphoto

photocase

PicFindr

pix

pixel perfect digital

stock.xchang

STOCKVAULT

Texture Warehouse

unprofound

WOOPHY

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123 FREE VECTORS

Adobe

best company logo

bittbox

Brands of the world

Chadlonius

COOL VECTORS

CREATESK8

deviantART

Dezignus

DragonArtz Design

FREE-VECTORS

Free Vectors

Garcya Design

GO MEDIA

I Heart Vector

IDEE

iStockPhoto

KEEP DESIGNING

Logo Types 101

LogoTemplater

OSD Vector Art

Photoshop Art

QVectors

roundpixel

Smashing Magazine

spoon graphics

uberpiglet

Vecteezy

Vector Junky

vector4free

Vectorportal

VectorStock

VECTORVAULT

YOU THE DESIGNER

]]> http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog/2008/11/quality-free-vector-images-sites/feed/ 1 AIGA + Adobe Workshop: Handouts http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog/2008/11/aiga-adobe-workshop-handouts/ http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog/2008/11/aiga-adobe-workshop-handouts/#comments Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:16:40 +0000 Lorem Ipsum Blvd admin http://loremipsumblvd.com/blog/?p=3 Check out these great links from an AIGA Adobe InDesign Workshop.  The most important link is the Adobe Certified Trainers Complete InDesign Handouts.  These Tips for preferences/shortcuts can make a real impact on anyone from a beginner to advanced.  Enjoy!

Adobe Certified Trainers Complete InDesign Handouts:
http://idisk.mac.com/kmccathran-Public

Adobe TV - Creative Suite 4 Demos
Over 10 hours of CS4 info
http://tv.adobe.com/

Creative Suite 4 Info
Suite breakdowns & Upgrade pricing
http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/

Adobe Design Center
Step-by-Step Lessons, Guides and Tutorials for CS2 & CS3 also access to User Forums & Feature Requests
http://adobe.com/designcenter/

Adobe Design Center Video Workshop
Flash Movies on all Creative Suite 3 Products and many new features
http://adobe.com/designcenter/video_workshop

Adobe Print Resource Center
Transparency guides and PDF Print Production Information and a wealth of print related resources
http://adobe.com/go/print

Adobe Print Service Provider Program Sign-Up
Scroll down and click on Adobe partner programs–Print Service Provider program (located on the right)
http://partners.adobe.com

Adobe Events
Find Adobe Certified Trainers and Training Centers in your area, on-demand and live eClasses as well as road show events
http://www.adobe.com/events

Adobe Education
Educational resources for K-12 and higher education, free curriculum and more
http://www.adobe.com/education

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