I have had in the past and present, clients who have come to me as a last resort. They were confident that they could get their book cover or brochure printed but had a few obstacles. Many people on the creative side of production haven’t the first idea about what ...
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Who wouldn’t want to look younger? Though erasing the effects of time in real life can require expensive treatments or even surgery, you will only need some knowledge and effort to retouch photos digitally. The Healing Brush in Photoshop CS3 can be used to remove those inevitable signs of aging ...
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Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the United States spread over 318 square miles and is at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas rivers. Its unique geography places it just opposite of Kansas City, Kansas and they are ten minutes from each other by car. Creative individuals ...
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Having a graphic arts design degree can lead to a variety of career opportunities. Even if one is trained in fine arts, a major in graphic design can open up doors to explore other artistic opportunities. Having this variety of skills will make one more appealing on the job market, ...
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The original glass ball comprised of just two objects and was quite basic in its appearance, but it can made more convincing with some minor tweaks. Add a Drop Shadow The Designer duplicates the ball by selecting it and going to Edit > Copy and then Edit > Paste. This ...
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While Adobe Photoshop CS3 is an excellent program for image manipulations and so much more, people often hesitate when they see the $700 price tag. They might settle for an older version with fewer features, or resort to downloading a free illegal copy. What many don’t realize, though, is that ...
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Knowing how to remove one particular object from an image or photo is an essential skill for image manipulations. Each method; the Extract Filter, the Polygonal Lasso Tool, and the Quick Mask; has its own pros and cons. Learning all three techniques in Adobe Photoshop CS3 gives flexibility when you’re ...
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Newbys restaurant is an ultra trendy modern eatery that some might argue values style over substance. This isn’t a cheap establishment for a special meal, particularly for diners with a big appetite, but it’s constantly fully booked and reservations need to be made months in advance. Target Market This is ...
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This Newbys restaurant is an establishment with a social conscience. The menu is produced from organic and locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. In the case of ingredients that are brought in from further afield, their ethical policy ensures that only fairly traded products are purchased. A program of carbon offsetting ...
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Adobe has recently unleashed its newest line of Creative Suite software, CS3, and has brought its extremely popular graphic imaging software, Photoshop, to an even higher level of professional quality with more features that give users control and flexibility. Adobe Photoshop CS3 has upgraded from CS2 in a number of ...
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