Graphic Design/Software
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The Digital Eye: Painting with Pixels
Wet Paint Applying color to a surface is one of the oldest and most common forms of self-expression. From the…
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Create a Bokeh Light Effect
Use a bokeh light effect (large circles, as exemplified above) on an image with a dark background. If the background…
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The Danger of Relying Solely on Color Profiles
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked, ‘Why are my reds not red?’ Often, the culprit is…
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The Digital Eye: Paper, Please
Paper! The thin material we encounter every day in some form or other is produced by pressing together moist fibers…
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Try This: Turn Images into a Pencil Sketch in Photoshop
A pencil sketch drawing of a family member is a unique way to show a portrait or image and get…
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Edit Wedding Photos with Desaturated Tones
We’ll add a Gradient Map to start with onto the photograph of the little girl pictured below. This effect can…
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How can I edit wedding photos to achieve popular styles?
One popular style for wedding photos is the romantic, slightly blurry image effect. This is typically seen on portraits but…
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10 Design and Layout Tips for Custom Perpetual Plaques
The design and layout of perpetual plaques can vary widely. Make sure you have a thorough understanding of the client’s…
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Are there any simple solutions to improve the readability of type?
Create a band of color (or even black or white) to lay the type on top of to increase readability.…
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Rapid Fire – Graphics Software Advancements
Software keeps changing. Learn what some recent advancements are and how it’s impacting photo products.
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Going Retro with Illustrator
If you don’t already know of him, Nick Saporito is the operator of a boutique graphic design and branding firm…
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Rapid Fire – Best Tool for Photo Products
Industry experts Liz Haas, Rayzist; Lisa Ellston, JDS Industries; David Gross, Condé; and Kris Tennyson, Trotec Laser, weigh in on…
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What are some RIP software features the average user might not know about?
Most RIP software today has been simplified to import your art, choose a predefined setting for your garment, and then…
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What is resampling?
Resampling is when the original information captured is reinterpreted as the file and is enlarged and reduced. Here, the resolution…
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The Digital Eye: Anaglyphic 3D
RGB digital images are composed of three color channels. Repositioning the contents of a color channel up or down, or…
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Where can I get design inspiration when creating artwork for clients?
Pre-designed digital clipart collections are great tools. They can provide visual direction, help stimulate creative thoughts and ideas, and provide…
