Whereas Photoshop is used for editing photos, Adobe Illustrator is great for graphic art and abstract art. This program creates and edits vector images, pictures that maintain clarity no matter how much you zoom in on them. Using vector format allows one to print both an advertising flyer and a billboard sign using the same file. With Illustrator, there are no blocky or blurred edges. Listed below are a few websites for learning how to use vector editing software, especially Illustrator.
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Showing posts with label design. Show all posts
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
LEARNING HOW TO USE PHOTOSHOP
Adobe Photoshop is a very powerful and versatile program. The possible uses range from removing red-eye on family photos to creating lightsaber effects. There are so many tools and effects available to the user! But Photoshop's strength is also its weakness. Having so many features (for over $600 it ought to have lots of features) can cause bewilderment for new users (and even experienced ones!). Fortunately there are plenty of helpful tutorials to be found that can illuminate the method of creating whatever effect you want. Below are a few websites worth visiting if you want learn how to use this impressive software. If Photoshop CS5 is too expensive, then Photoshop Elements is a good alternative. It has many of the same features but wears a much friendlier price tag.
Monday, April 11, 2011
INNOVATORS PITCH THEIR IDEAS TO THE WORLD
The free exchange of ideas is arguably the greatest function of the internet. Millions of people are online every second, and they are accessing one of mankind's greatest resources. One source where you are likely to get a premium selection of ideas is TED. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an organization that hosts conferences with businessmen, inventors, scientists, artists, politicians, and others as both presenters and audience. These presentations, or TED Talks, are opportunities for speakers to share their ideas with an audience of influential and appreciative listeners. The presentations are later uploaded to the internet to be watched by the biggest audience in the world, free of charge. The ideas vary from new ways of interfacing with computers to getting clean water for those in need. Any video is sure to inspire and challenge open minds; below are a few examples.
Sir Ken Robinson finds faults in public schooling
Prof. Sugata Mitra finds kids can teach themselves
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