September 18th, 2010 by
NYCDesign
Adobe said it will once again begin working on a tool that allows Flash developers to deliver their apps to Apple’s iOS devices.
The move comes after Apple relaxed its policies on third-party app development tools late last week. Apple said in a statement that it would allow other development tools, as long as the apps do not download any code.
“This is great news for developers and we’re hearing from our developer community that Packager apps are already being approved for the App Store,” Adobe said on its website.
Adobe did point out that Apple’s restriction on Flash is still the same
In April, Adobe said it would abandon the app building technology because Apple changed its license agreement, forbidding third-party development tools.
People that have Flash CS5 Professional already have the feature to build apps for iOS devices built into the application.
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September 18th, 2010 by
NYCDesign
Register Today!
The Web Designer’s Idea DesignCast Series
Presented by: Patrick McNeil, Designer, Web Developer and Best-Selling Author of the Groundbreaking The Web Designer’s Idea Book.
The web is the most rapidly changing design medium a creative professional can hope to work in. Styles come and go as quickly as you can imagine and new development techniques are always emerging. Web design can be challenging, but also energizing. It is essential that all designers interested in this medium understand the basic principles and thought processes required to design within this dynamic environment.
Presented by: Patrick McNeil, Designer, Web Developer and Best-Selling Author of the Groundbreaking The Web Designer’s Idea Book.
The web is the most rapidly changing design medium a creative professional can hope to work in. Styles come and go as quickly as you can imagine and new development techniques are always emerging. Web design can be challenging, but also energizing. It is essential that all designers interested in this medium understand the basic principles and thought processes required to design within this dynamic environment.
In this series Patrick McNeil takes you on a personal tour through the world of web design — design inspiration, the 6 basic principles of web design and how technology trends will change the way you think about web design.
Sessions Include:
Thursday, September 23rd – How to Use Inspiration
• Learn how inspiration can be used to build beautiful websites
• Hear examples of how specific websites have used inspiration to influence the design of their sites
Thursday, September 30th – The 6 Principles of Effective Web Design
• Learn 6 effective design principles that will immediately improve the design of your site
• See examples of successful websites and how they have applied these 6 design principles
Thursday, October 14th – Current Trends in Web Design
• Learn how trends in technology are creating a new world of web design
• Equip yourself with the knowledge you need to stay ahead of these changes and continue to create beautiful and effective web sites
BONUS: When you purchase all three DesignCasts, you will receive an EXTRA 20% discount on top of the current 34% instore discount on Patrick’s bestselling books, The Web Designer’s Idea Book & The Web Designer’s Idea Book Volume 2! Just use promo code WDDC10 at the checkout!
Time: 4:00 P.M. EST
Cost: $99 for all three, or $69 each series Patrick McNeil takes you on a personal tour through the world of web design — design inspiration, the 6 basic principles of web design and how technology trends will change the way you think about web design.
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August 8th, 2010 by
NYCDesign
From posters to packaging to print advertising, HOW is looking for the top design from around the globe. Submit your best work to find out if it stands up to international scrutiny!
You could win a free trip to the 2011 HOW Design Conference, a 2-page spread in the HOW Design Annual, and more!
Deadline: September 1, 2010
Think your work is the best in the world? Click here to prove it!
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April 11th, 2010 by
philk
[prMac.com] West Hills, California – Code Line has announced Color Expert 1.1, their Color Wheel, an Image Palette and a Swatch Book for the iPhone and iPod touch. Color Expert puts the power of color into you
r hands. And its new, updated features and user-interface are sure to streamline your workflow and keep you productive, no matter where you are.
Color Expert has your favorite color libraries:
* PANTONE(R) solid coated
* PANTONE(R) solid uncoated
* PANTONE(R) Goe(TM) coated
* PANTONE(R) Goe(TM) uncoated
* PANTONE(R) f + h cotton
* PANTONE(R) f + h paper
* Web Safe Colors
* HTML Colors
We built Color Expert from the ground up with the creative spirit in mind. Designers of all types, regardless of their medium, have a common thread—and that common thread is color. We use it to be loud, quiet, bold, subtle, soothing, frenzied and sometimes just to stand out. But working with color can be difficult away from the studio.
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November 1st, 2009 by
philk
All-new Hardware/Software Solution Also Offers Adobe Imaging Solutions Users Even More Power With Seamless Integration of DNG Profiling & Many Other Passport Features
X-Rite, Incorporated–the world leader in color management and measurement technologies X-Rite announces ColorChecker Passport, an all-new solution for digital photographers working in a Raw workflow to quickly and easily capture accurate color, instantly enhance portraits and landscapes, and maintain color control from capture to edit.
For more info: www.cjcstrategists.com/resources/xrite/X-Rite_Passport_Press_Brief.pdf
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November 1st, 2009 by
philk
Corel Corporation today announced the launch of its brand new partner information portal, Corel Partners www.corelpartners.co.uk. Corel Partners is the ‘go to’ portal for indirect channel sales, where partners can find the latest product information, marketing collaterals, information on loyalty and co-operative campaigns as well as tactical sales incentives from Corel.
Powered by RelayWare™ relationship management software by Foundation Network Ltd., Corel Partners is a centralised information service that enables Corel to effectively communicate with its diverse range of partners, including distribution, retail, retail, corporate, academic, and reseller partners across EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Read the rest of this entry »
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October 22nd, 2009 by
philk
One of the questions I get from customers as well as people whom are not my customers is… Why does my print job look different than my PDF proof?
For the most part it’s not a huge difference, but it could be. There are certain colors that don’t reproduce well when converted from RGB color to CMYK. Most people who design in RGB are either Web designers, using Pantone colors or novices. Novices tend to design in RGB to get the brighter colors then use their software to convert to CMYK. It’s not a crime to design your piece in RGB then convert to CMYK, but consider this; printing is all about expectations. You have something you need printed you expect it to look a certain way. Either you or your designer setup the file, you previewed it on your computer, sent it to your printer and he sent you a pdf proof. Everything looks great, you approve it and a few days later it shows up at your doorstep.
OH MY GOD… it doesn’t look like what I expected! How can this be? Good question.
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April 5th, 2008 by
philk
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January 16th, 2008 by
PSK1
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January 13th, 2008 by
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Steve Weinrebe is a photographer, videographer, author and teacher. As an Adobe Certified Photoshop Instructor he has helped thousands of students to become comfortable with Photoshop in their work. His book, "Adobe Photoshop & the Art of Photography" (Cengage- Delmar Learning) introduces Photoshop to photography students and novices, keeping the software rooted in the tradition of photographic tools. Steve has won a Videographer Award for DVD training on the video applications of Photoshop. He has served as adjunct faculty at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and has recently joined the faculty of the Maine Media Workshops. As a professional photographer he has won numerous awards over his 30 year career and has been published internationally. Steve’s stock photography is represented by Getty Images. As president of Whole Cloth Productions ™, Steve produced an award winning children’s video. He holds degrees in philosophy and business, and is passionate about teaching digital imaging to students from a wide variety of fields.
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Adobe Photoshop & the Art of Photography: A Comprehensive Introduction |
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 Adobe Photoshop CS3 is opening new doors in the world of photography. Now, for the first time, novice and professional photographers have a resource that explores these new capabilities while staying true to the traditional art and design principles that guide good, high- quality photography. Adobe Photoshop & The Art of Photography offers a complete introduction to the tools and features of Adobe Photoshop CS3 using clear, step-by-step instructions, and practical, real-life exercises. Each chapter of instruction also features an illustrated interview with a noted photographer, adding new and diverse voices to the book. Original interviews include, in order of appearance: John Paul Caponigro, Joyce Tenneson, Lisa Holden, Graham Nash, Maggie Taylor, Lois Greenfield, Olivia Parker, Clark & Pougnaud, Pedro Meyer, Julie Blackmon, Mac Holbert, and Jerry Uelsmann. Written by award-winning photographer and Photoshop instructor Steve Weinrebe, the book explores how to use this popular software as a tool to enhance and shape good photography, while continuing to emphasize the importance of taking strong, quality photographs from the start. By understanding Photoshop as a tool to augment photographs- but not as a substitute for good photo-taking- readers will gain a state-of-the- art understanding of Adobe Photoshop as it relates to the larger world of photography.
The book includes:
– Author’s original photography, Photoshop screen shots, and other high-quality four-color images clearly illustrate important concepts.
- End-of-chapter interviews with such notable photographers as John Paul Caponigro, Joyce Tenneson, Jerry Uelsmann, Olivia Parker, and Graham Nash add diverse and important perspactives on the role of Photoshop in photography.
– Photoshop basics, such as Curves and Layer Masks, as well as more advanced features, like Vanishing Point and HDR imagery, are fully explored.
– Quotes, Hints, Personal Notes, and Darkroom Breaks are innovative features that help readers apply what they have learned to real-world situations.
– CD in the back of the book includes sample images for readers to reference.
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December 19th, 2007 by
philk
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Rick Littrell is President/CMO of Magicomm LLC. a rapidly growing direct marketing solutions company focused on developing innovative strategy, creative and technical implementations of high value marketing solutions leveraging personalized, multi-channel marketing communication systems.Magicomm won the 2006 PODi Best Practices Award for Relevant Marketing and was winner (honorable mention) of a 2005 Printing Innovation with Xerox Imaging award (PIXi). These awards are multinational competitions created to recognize innovation and excellence in digital printing applications.
Working with advanced technology products for over 25 years, Rick has extensive experience in international marketing, sales, and business development. Previously, he was Vice President, North American Field Operations for Polaroid Graphic Imaging System LLC. Prior to that, he was Senior Worldwide Product Line Manager for Computer-to-Plate Output Systems for Agfa Corporation. Other positions held were in prepress production, applications development, and product development for leading vendors and print service providers within the graphics industry. Additionally, he has published extensively in North American trade journals and is internationally known as an entertaining and insightful presenter.
He takes pride in being active within the Graphic Communications industry and his community. He is a member of the PODi (The Digital Printing Initiative) & PODi Marketing Working Group, IPA – The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers, American Marketing Association, XMPie User Group, and former Chairman of the Town of Groveland Personnel Advisory Board and Finance Committee. |
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December 5th, 2007 by
philk
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December 4th, 2007 by
PSK1
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| Social Networking Definition: the use of a website to connect with people who share personal or professional interests, place of origin, education at a particular school, etc. We have been asked, what are some of the most popular social networking group on the web (besides the CreativeBLVD Design Groups)? So here is our list. If you know of any group that you think should be on our list just let us know. |
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| What with everyone spending so many hours on Facebook every week, this group is simply designed to bring together designers. What better place to open your thoughts and share resources. |
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| A group for all graphic designers. Anyone interested in design, photoshop, paintshop, and/or any other form of graphic design. |
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| "Web & Graphic Design is a discussion forum for design professionals and enthusiasts. The forum has many talented and helpful members, a nice, relaxed atmosphere, and topics varying from job opportunities to design trends." |
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| Design Orgy is a group dedicated to pursuing and maintaining a collaborative effort between artists. We are a group focused on elevating the graphic design field. |
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| The GDRG is a group for designers to discuss ideas, critique each others work, and share knowledge about the business. Students and professionals are welcome to join. |
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November 23rd, 2007 by
PSK1
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