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This clip provides an overview of the custom print package for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular photo application or a digital photography professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Photoshop Lightroom 3, you're sure to be well ...more

This is a brief introduction to the new Spry features for Adobe Dreamweaver. You can now easily click one of the 12 or so Spry widgets and they are instantly embedded into your page with the required javascript and cascading style sheet to go along with them. In this Dreamweav ...more

In order to build a Spark Carousel in Adobe, you can get the source code first, which is available here. If you decided to change your layout, at any time, after you have created your layout, it's just a matter of changing out a line of code. You can download the wheel layout ...more

imageSynth is plug-in for Adobe Photoshop used for creating seamless textures and for creating high resolution images from low resolution sources. This imageSynth Photoshop plugin tutorial shows you how to use this ultimate organic pattern maker tool! Create seamless textures ...more

If you need to know how to create a compound path in Illustrator, the quickest way is to go to the object tab in Illustrator. This gives you with the click of a button an easy way to create a compound path. With this tutorial, learn exactly how to create a compound path using ...more

In this clip, we learn how to format ActionScript code using the Adobe Flash Professional Actions panel. Whether you're new to the Adobe's popular Flash authoring application or are a seasoned Flash developer merely looking to better acquaint yourself with Flash Professional C ...more

In this tutorial, Geoff Blake gets started using bookmarks in Adobe Acrobat. For more Adobe software tutorials from Layers Magazine, search Layers Magazine on WonderHowTo. WonderHowTo indexes all Layers Magazine tutorials for Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, After E ...more

In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Refine Edge selection tool in Adobe Photoshop CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and ...more

Learn how to take advantage of Adobe Photoshop CS5's new content-aware fill feature. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or a seasoned graphic design professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the unique features of Photoshop CS5, you'r ...more

Ever wanted to create your own comics but thought your handwriting was too messy? Now you can learn how to do it all on your computer in Adobe Illustrator with this tutorial on lettering comics. Letter comics with Illustrator. Click through to watch this video on vtutorial.com

Adobe Photoshop CS3 has a lot of power becuase it has a lot of tools. But if you don't know how to find those tools, or worse yet, what to look for, you are going to get frustrated fast. This Photoshop CS3 tutorial will familiarize you with the basic tools and how to work with ...more

You might think that an idyllic shot like the one of the Bahamas in the thumbnail for this video doesn't need any modification to make it look tropical. You would be wrong! This video will teach you how to use Adobe Premiere Pro to give a tropical photo a more tropical look by ...more

Make your digital photos picture-perfect. Learn how to extract images with Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Do you have problems working with layers in Illustrator CS3? This video shows you how to work with layers and groups in Illustrator, including isolation mode. Watch now, and learn from the expert! Work with layers and groups in Illustrator CS3. Click through to watch this vide ...more

Learn how to use the Gaussian blur tool to add mood to your digital photos while maintaining sharpness and detail. Meet the Adobe Photoshop pen tool! Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sur ...more

There are few features as difficult to touch up as eyes – and, what's worse, most people have two of them! Learn to retouch eyes with this Photoshop how-to. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you ...more

In this Photoshop tutorial, Richard Harrington takes a look at the auto blend command that allows you to merge multiple pictures together into a single larger document. When you have a large scan and you have to scan it in multiple pieces and then stitch it together or if you ...more

This video shows you how to synchronize master pages, styles, and swatches in InDesign. This will help you maintain a consistent look and feel across different documents. Check out this cool video created by David Blatner now! Synchronize master pages in InDesign CS3. Click th ...more

Adobe Fireworks CS4 software is used to rapidly prototype websites and application interfaces and to create and optimize images for the web more quickly and accurately. It is ideal for web designers, web developers, and visual designers. Simply having the software isn't enough ...more

In this video tutorial we will take a look at the transform tools in Adobe Photoshop CS2. Watch the video and quickly explore the tools! Do note that not all of the tools are found in older versions of Photoshop. Use the transform tools in Photoshop CS2. Click through to watch ...more

This clip presents a general overview of how to make and work with adjustment and mask layers within most versions of Adobe Photoshop, CS4 & CS5 included. hether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better ac ...more

This video shows you how to use the latest version of Vanishing Point in Photoshop. You learn how to edit perspective, define a linked plane at an arbitrary angle, wrap images around multiple planes, and measure in a perspective view. Check out this video created by John Nack ...more

Donnie Hoyle's sex-dampening technique finds him reflecting on the patterns of his life. Check out his Adobe Photoshop tutorial and learn how to not suck at Photoshop and define patterns.

Using templates in Adobe Dreamweaver provides an easy way to build new pages, make sitewide changes or even hand off updates to your clients. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular WISYWIG HTML editor or a seasoned web development professional just looking to better acquaint yo ...more

It is possible to use the type tool to make text flow around a shape, or a path. This is a useful thing to know for any layout creation. Watch and see how to type along a path in Adobe Illustrator. Type along a path in Illustrator. Click through to watch this video on vtutoria ...more

In this clip, you'll learn how to tell the difference between pixel dimension and resolution when working in Adobe Photoshop CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editor or a seasoned graphic arts professional interested in better acquainting yourself with ...more

This video shows you how to create a new document in InDesign, specify values for document features (including bleed and slug), and save a set of values as a document preset. You also learn how to navigate using the Pages panel. Set up a new document with InDesign CS3. Click t ...more

Learn how to rearrange and organize your bookmarks, as well as how to force the bookmarks panel open when someone opens the PDF. For more Adobe software tutorials from Layers Magazine, search Layers Magazine on WonderHowTo. WonderHowTo indexes all Layers Magazine tutorials fo ...more

Encore CS4 makes it easy to export projects from any of the Adobe CS4 applications. This tutorial shows you how to export the same project to DVD, Blu-ray, and Flash. Learn how to use Encore CS4's build panel to select a format and establish output settings. Export to multiple ...more

This video shows you how to use new Photoshop commands to merge multiple images. You learn how to use Auto-Align Layers to align similar images on multiple layers, and how to use Auto-Blend Layers to correct misalignments in a panoramic display of images on multiple layers. Yo ...more

Learn how to edit external CSS or cascading style sheets when using Dreamweaver CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular WISYWIG page editor or a web design professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the unique features of Dreamweaver CS5, you're sure to be w ...more

This video shows you how to control character and paragraph formatting using the Control panel in InDesign. You learn how to save specific formatting as a style, set optical margin alignment, and create even spacing throughout a paragraph. David Blatner talks pretty fast so be ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to import and render footage in Adobe Final Cut Pro. To import files, begin by going to File, select Import and click on Files. Then browse for the file and click Open. Now drag the clips into the time line to edit. To render the foota ...more

Looking for a primer on how to create simple animations within Flash CS3? It's easy! Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash-development platform or a seasoned web developer looking to better acquaint yourself with Flash CS3, you're sure to benefit from this free software ...more

This video shows you how to insert anchored objects into an InDesign text frame. You learn how objects retain their position relative to the surrounding text, even as you edit that text. Check out this cool video created by Anne-Marie Concepcion now! Work with anchored objects ...more

Adobe Illustrator Creative Suite 4, or CS4, software is a comprehensive vector graphics environment that is ideal for all creative professionals, including web and interactive designers and developers, multimedia producers, motion graphics and visual effects designers, animato ...more

This video shows you how to draw with and set options for the Pencil tool in Illustrator. You learn about other ways to use the Pencil tool, and how to modify existing drawings. Check out this cool lesson taught by Matthew Richmond now! Use the Pencil tool in Illustrator CS3. ...more

Want to create the surface of the moon on your computer screen? This tutorial will show you show to use Adobe Photoshop to make a planet. Make a planet's surface with Photoshop. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

Learn the basics of using the Smart Guides tool in Adobe Photoshop CS2. Use the Smart Guides tool in Photoshop CS2. Click through to watch this video on vtutorial.com

This video shows you how to convert a web page made in Dreamweaver in to a template in Contribute CS3. You learn how to specify which regions of a page remain editable in Contribute, and which do not. The final step is to make the template available for a Contribute website. C ...more

This tutorial will show you how to use the new Black & White adjustment layer found in Adobe Photoshop CS 3. You'll also get some cool tips on keeping or adding color to get a real pop to your pictures! If you watch the full video, the end has a section on creating a distresse ...more

Whether you're using a fancy WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) page editor like Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 or a barebones text editor like Notepad, if you want to build websites, you'll need to have some understanding of HTML (for the structure of your web pages) and CSS (for ...more

See how to handle visual navigation with ActionScript user interface controls. This clip will show you what to do. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash IDE (previously titled Adobe Flex Builder) or simply wish to become better acquainted with the program, you're sure to ...more

This Adobe Photoshop tutorial shows you how to create an iMac in Photoshop. Now, there's no magic involved so you won't be able to use the iMac you create as a computer, but if you need an image of an iMac, you will learn how to create one yourself using Photoshop.

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to use the vanishing point filter in Adobe Photoshop. Begin by selecting the image you want with rectangular marking tool. Then hold Control and C to copy it. Now go to your 3D shape. Press on Filter and select Vanishing Point. Click o ...more

This two part episode shows you how to use Trapcode Form to create a dramatic transition where footage breaks into binary code, and re-forms as different footage. In Part 2, Aharon shows you how to improve on and finish the binary transition project by working with Time Remap ...more

Mastering Adobe Photoshop is quiet challenging and artists can find the transition from brush and canvas frustrating. Learning how to transition your artistic skills to the electronic arena can really offer a vast array of opportunities. Follow our artist as he takes us throug ...more

Learn how to combine images with a mask in Adobe Photoshop by opening the same raw file twice and applying separate exposures. This technique is used to perhaps mask out the sky or the windows. Using the negative exposure making the initially over exposed sky black and the dar ...more

Many science fiction feature films and TV shows feature holographic communication and interfaces. Specifically, this video addresses how to use corner pinning within Holomatrix. Red Giant Holomatrix allows you to easily recreate that effect with just a few clicks. Whether you' ...more

Need an introduction to Adobe Flash Builder 4's Spark component framework? This clip provides just that. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular Flash IDE (previously titled Adobe Flex Builder) or simply wish to become better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find bene ...more

This video shows how to turn a single image into a rollover button with a little XHTML and some CSS. Whether you're using a fancy WYSIWYG (or what-you-see-is-what-you-get) page editor like Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 or a barebones text editor like Notepad, if you want to build webs ...more

Whether you're new to Adobe Photoshop or a seasoned graphic design professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this (17-minute) official video tutorial from the folks at Adobe TV. In it, you'll learn how to do each o ...more

This After Effects user's guide takes you from nothing to a finished broadcast slate in 24 minutes? Yes. Along the way, you'll learn about compound blur, shape layers, repeaters and more. Sounds like fun right? Then come on down! Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion gr ...more

For all you artists who can't get enough fire in your layout designs, this tutorial will teach you how to create a burning bevel effect in Adobe Photoshop. Create a burning bevel effect in Photoshop. Click through to watch this video on artcone.com

Want to learn some neat Flash tips? This video shows you how to capture the animation properties of an object as ActionScript code, and then apply the ActionScript to another object on the Stage. Check out this video by Chris Georgenes now! Copy and paste ActionScript from an ...more

RC opens up Lightroom 2 and talks about creating and customizing in the slide show module. For more Adobe software tutorials from Layers Magazine, search Layers Magazine on WonderHowTo. WonderHowTo indexes all Layers Magazine tutorials for Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Ac ...more