Printing Tips for Small Business – Part 1

RGB vs. CMYK
RGB is a color build system used by your computer monitor to display full color. CMYK is the color space that commercial printing presses use to reproduce your printing project. RGB is Red, Green and Blue, while CMYK is Cyan (blue), Magenta (red), Yellow and Black. The final printed project that you see on your computer screen will not necessarily be the same exact colors reproduced by a high quality offset printing press. In most cases there won’t be a big difference, but there are some colors produced by an RGB monitor that cannot be reproduced via CMYK on a press.

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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.

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Thursday, September 23rd – How to Use Inspiration 
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• Learn 6 effective design principles that will immediately improve the design of your site
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MAX 2009 is an extraordinary opportunity to learn new skills, explore emerging technologies, and connect with thousands of other industry leaders, Adobe products users, and Adobe teams. Read the rest of this entry »

Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Wednesday, November 28, 2007  — (Business Wire India)
The Writers Block (TWB) has broadened its portfolio by offering Adobe FrameMaker training through the TWB Online portal. The program titled TWB Online: Adobe FrameMaker Certification is targeted at individuals who are Technical Writers, Programmers or Professionals wanting to create or enhance help systems for desktop or Web-based applications. It is helpful to technical writing professionals who want to upgrade their skills with minimum investment of time and money. Adobe FrameMaker� is the industry standard help authoring tool used by most technical writers. The three week program has been designed keeping in mind the sharp learning curve faced by technical writers at the beginning of a new project. The program is priced at US$ 275.

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xTrain.com, a leader in online video training for media, arts, and design, is pleased to announce today the latest installment of their free Dr. Brown’s Photoshop Laboratory Classes featuring Photoshop Guru Russell Brown. This new xTrain™ class titled “The Good, the Bad, the Ugly” features professional portrait retouching tips and techniques made easy by the comical and entertaining “Dr. Brown.”

“This fun and exciting class features all of the professional techniques that anyone using Adobe Photoshop needs to know to make their portraits better than real life,” said Siotha Vest, xTrain’s Director of Training. “This latest addition to Russell Brown’s classes on xTrain provides our students with solid instruction enabling them to master Photoshop CS3 without the boredom of typical online video training.”

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Online Training Leader Lynda.com Announces Release of Web Accessibility Principles
Over Six hours of Tutorials on Building Accessible Sites

 Lynda.com, the leader in self-paced digital media and design training, today introduced Web Accessibility Principles.

Accessibility on the web has been an issue for over a decade, and it remains a crucial–but often overlooked–element of web design. Instructor Zoe Gillenwater explains the concept of accessibility as it applies to the web, and describes how it affects the audience. She also covers how to set up accessibility testing, and how to apply accessibility principles to new and existing sites using standards-compliant markup and CSS. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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I saw you in the Addicted to Photoshop group and thought it would be nice to network will people who share a common interest.Introducing Scott Kelby’s 7-Point System for Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) CS3TAMPA, Fla.FL-KELBY-TRAINING

Imagine being able to open any picture in Adobe® Photoshop® CS3, and being able to make it a pro-quality image in just seven simple steps. Scott Kelby’s 7-Point System for Adobe Photoshop CS3, the newest book by #1 bestselling computer and technology author Scott Kelby, does exactly that by revealing ?The System? that will change how millions of people use Photoshop.

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(Press Release)
In conjunction with the launch of Leopard, Take Control Books has announced that Leopard editions of five of their most popular electronic books are now available. Together, these ebooks help Mac users install Leopard successfully, customize its new and revamped features, share files more elegantly than was possible in Tiger, manage fonts effectively, and much more. The ebooks are available individually or in discounted bundles, and owners of previous editions receive a discount. Free samples and print versions are also available. Learn more at http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/.

“Take Control of Upgrading to Leopard,” by Joe Kissell, shows readers the best ways to install, clean up after installation, troubleshoot problems, and even downgrade if necessary. 125 pages, $10
http://www.takecontrolbooks.com/leopard-upgrading.html

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Peachpit announced ActionScript 3.0 for Adobe Flash CS3 Professional by Todd Perkins (ISBN 0-321-29390-8), a hands-on guide to ActionScript 3.0, complete with insider tips and color illustrations.

ActionScript 3.0 for Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Hands-On Training provides a comprehensive review of ActionScript’s features, from manipulating movie clips and responding to user actions with variables, to writing functions and conditional operators.

Readers will learn how to add ActionScript to the Timeline of Flash movies, develop scripts in external ActionScript files, add content dynamically, control the playback of movies, and more. A CD-ROM with classroom-proven exercises and QuickTime training videos accompanies the book.

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Award-Winning Duo Joins Esteemed Group of Online Training Library Authors with Five New Training Courses

lynda.com, the leader in self-paced digital media and design training, today announced the publication of five new video training courses. These courses were created and produced by the acclaimed After Effects expert team of Chris and Trish Meyer/CyberMotion, and include: Hot Looks Using Floating Point in After Effects, Learning the After Effects Glow Plug-In, Lighting Tricks in After Effects, Understanding Fields & Interlacing in After Effects, and Working with 3:2 Pulldown in After Effects.

Chris and Trish are principles at CyberMotion, the award-winning motion graphics studio, and the authors of many After Effects books. They have created incredible imagery for NBC, ABC, HBO, Fox, TLC, New Line, and Paramount, plus corporations ranging from Apple to Xerox. The Meyers often speak at events around the country on the subjects of After Effects and motion graphics. They are the authors of the book After Effects Apprentice (Focal Press) and the “Motion Graphics” column for DV magazine.

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NEW YORK, NY – October 18, 2007 – PDN PhotoPlus International Conference & Expo International Trade Show – X-Rite (Stock Price   Web Site  Executives  Related Articles  Google) Incorporated, the world leader in color management and color measurement solutions, today announced the launch of X-Rite i1Defined (http://www.xrite.com/aboutdefined) at Photo District News PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo, October 18-20 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Debuting in booth 918, X-Rite i1Defined consists of two tiers: the flash-based X-Rite i1Experience – a user-controlled interactive training CD that comes with all X-Rite i1Solutions; and the web-based X-Rite i1Personal Color Trainer (PCT), one-on-one remote personalized training with a color management expert with select i1 solutions.

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(Press Release)
Monday, October 22, 2007

lynda.com, the leader in self-paced digital media and design training, today introduced Graphic Secrets for Business Professionals.

Graphic Secrets for Business Professionals provides the tools needed to use images successfully in popular applications like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Apple Keynote, and more. Instructor Lesa Snider King goes over the importance of including images in business documents and presentations, and teaches every detail of how to do so effectively. The training covers choosing the right image to convey a message, resizing images for various projects, deciding what file format to use and when, “knocking out” backgrounds, and editing and retouching like a pro using Adobe Photoshop Elements. Also included are the four secrets of great design that ensure smart, professional, and effective documents and presentations. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

“Graphic Secrets for Business Professionals represents a valuable new addition to the Online Training Library®. This course goes beyond learning one software application, and is more about understanding how powerful graphics can be in business use, and how to use graphics even if you have never been to a single art or design class,” says Lynda Weinman, CEO of lynda.com.

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Online Training Leader lynda.com Announces Release of 3ds Max 9 Modeling

Over 13 hours of tips and tricks for creating vibrant 3D Models.

Ventura, California (PRWEB) October 15, 2007 — lynda.com, the leader in self-paced digital media and design training, today introduced 3ds Max 9 Modeling.

Whether the goal is to create action-packed video games, corporate logos, mechanical assemblies, or elaborate architectural visualizations, 3ds Max 9 Modeling teaches the appropriate methods. Instructor Steve Nelle explains how to model all kinds of objects with the software’s vast array of modeling tools. Using hands-on examples, Steve discusses and demonstrates the building process from start to finish. Real-world projects are incorporated throughout the course to highlight key concepts and techniques. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

“3ds Max 9 is an essential tool for animators, game programmers, and other 3D artists. This new training course from Steve Nelle builds off 3ds Max 9 Essential Training and dives deep into the topic of modeling, which in itself is very complex. With over 13 hours of video content, this course covers theory, practical skills, and techniques for making specific models–there is something for every 3D professional,” says Lynda Weinman, CEO of lynda.com.

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DENVER – Quark will host its final Quark Symposium – a day of free training for QuarkXPress customers – in Chicago on Tuesday, October 30. Featuring sessions for designers, production managers, and output providers, QuarkXPress experts will lead in-depth sessions covering design best practices, typography, color management, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience QuarkXPress 7 and other complementary products including Quark Interactive Designer in an onsite computer lab.

In addition to QuarkXPress 7 experts, tech support and sales team members, several Quark partners will be on site as Symposium series sponsors:

Premium Sponsor: Microsoft

Gold Sponsors:
# Pantone
# Extensis
# Markzware
# Enfocus
# Photos.com
# Mac Life Magazine
# Design Edge Canada
# Design Tools Monthly

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X-Rite Launches i1Defined Color Management Training, Personalizes Out-of-Box Usability for i1 Solutions at PhotoPlus Expo 07

X-Rite, Incorporated, the world leader in color management and color measurement solutions, launches X-Rite i1®Defined? (http://www.xrite.com/aboutdefined) at PDN?s PhotoPlus International Conference and Expo (PPE), October 18-20, in booth 918 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.

i1Defined elevates the out-of-the-box experience,? states Iris Mangelsch, X-Rite Vice-President of Imaging & Media. ?This is the first truly personalized training program bundled with color management solutions. i1 customers will easily find answers to their color questions through our flexible interactive training software. Purchasers of advanced i1 solutions will also receive personalized workflow coaching with a color expert.? Read the full press release http://tinyurl.com/26e2jm

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Over Eight Hours of Tutorials Featuring Expert Tips and Techniques for Web Graphics in Photoshop CS3.

Ventura, California (PRWEB) October 2, 2007 — lynda.com, the leader in self-paced digital media and design training, today introduced Photoshop CS3 for the Web Essential Training.

Covering everything from setting up the interface to optimizing photos to using tools like the Web Photo Gallery, Photoshop CS3 for the Web Essential Training is a beginner course for anyone using Photoshop CS3 to create or edit images for the web. Instructor Jan Kabili explains the difference between web and print graphics, demonstrates how to create color swatches, discusses layers and slices, teaches how to create integral web page elements, and much more. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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Online Training Leader lynda.com Announces Release of Vue 6 xStream Essential Training

Over nine hours of tutorials filled with tips and techniques for creating spectacular effects.

Ventura, California (PRWEB) October 1, 2007 — lynda.com, the leader in self-paced digital media and design training, today introduced Vue 6 xStream Essential Training.

Vue 6 xStream Essential Training shows how to plan and create spectacular visual effects, from a bird’s-eye view of clouds to city and landscape backgrounds. Instructor Larry Mitchell gives users a working knowledge of what can be done with Vue 6 xStream, including adding and editing ecosystems, working with cameras, animating objects, manipulating lighting and more. He demonstrates how to achieve a variety of results on numerous different kinds of projects. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.
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Online Training Leader lynda.com Announces Release of Photoshop CS3 Prepress Essentials Over Seven Hours of Prepress Tips and Tutorials

lynda.com, the leader in self-paced digital media and design training, today introduced Photoshop CS3 Prepress Essentials.

Ventura, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2007 — In Photoshop CS3 Prepress Essentials, instructor Taz Tally, Ph.D., teaches Photoshop CS3 users how to best prepare color and black-and-white images for print use. From explaining tools and workflows to discussing image channels, resolution, bit depth, and modes, Taz explores all of Photoshop CS3′s important prepress features. He guides viewers through concrete, practical exercises in image editing, correction, and adjustment, demonstrating how to get real-world, professional results. He also covers how to automate processes once settings are determined for specific needs. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

“Understanding prepress processes is critical for people working in the design world. This training course teaches timeless skills along with new tricks for maximizing efficiency. Expert instructor Taz Tally clearly explains the intricacies of this complex topic,” says Lynda Weinman, CEO of lynda.com.
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Online Training Leader lynda.com Announces Release of JavaScript Essential Training Seven Hours of JavaScript Tips and Tutorials

lynda.com, the leader in self-paced digital media and design training, today introduced JavaScript Essential Training.

(PRWEB) September 19, 2007 — JavaScript Essential Training takes viewers through the process of using JavaScript to fully realize a site’s potential, from understanding the basics to creating real-world samples. Instructor Dori Smith explains how to work with objects, create buttons and forms that interact with site visitors, make rollovers, menus, slideshows, and countdowns, and take advantage of other practical applications. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

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Award-winning Photoshop expert and trainer Mark Monciardini today announced the long-awaited release of Photoshop Top Secret, a comprehensive home-study course designed to teach users how to create brilliant graphics, special effects, and digital paintings using Adobe Photoshop.

Course producer Monciardini describes Photoshop Top Secret as “an extreme training course.” The step-by-step instruction provided by Monciardini and co-trainer Melanie Stimmell shows even novice Photoshop users how to create advanced, high-level graphics. According to Monciardini, “Photoshop Top Secret is unlike any video tutorial out there. Almost two years of research and development have gone into the course, resulting in a cutting-edge training experience designed to push users’ graphic-design capabilities to the max.”

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