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Editor's Corner: Aaaahhhh, Refreshing!

I believe that the most successful graphic designers look to the future, yet are aware of the past. One of yesterday's giants is Paul Rand, the man responsible for the following identities, among many other famous projects:



When you need a refreshing dip in the pool of design's recent past, explore these links:

http://www.paul-rand.com/gallery.shtml
http://www.paul-rand.com/thoughts.shtml
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZzVyL_OpSI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RqdZCo6vkI&feature=related

Terri Stone - Editor in Chief

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HerGeekness Says: Convert Any File, Part III

In the final installment of her series on converting weirdo file formats to something you can actually use, Anne-Marie "HerGeekness" Concepcion explains how to extract editable text and images from any PDF.


Related Reading: First you have to convert the weirdo file to a PDF. Here's how.

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CreativePro Book of the Week


SKULLS, by Noah Scalin

Create a Searchlight in Photoshop

Colin Smith shows you how to create a Hollywood-style spotlight effect with realistic beams of light in Photoshop CS3.


Related Reading: Here's one of my favorite how-tos by Colin.

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CreativePro Printing Center


Postcards, Brochures, Business Cards, and more!

Scanning Around With Gene: Conventional Badges of Honor

Gene Gable has been to more than his fair share of conventions. Whether political, religious, or commercial, there's one thing about conventions that hasn't changed over the years: Everyone gets a badge.


Related Reading: Yes, as a matter of fact, Gene does have a soft spot for badges.

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CreativePro Training Resources


Free Online Training. Take a Tour Today!

TypeTalk: Ellipsis Etiquette

Ilene Strizver answers two questions: What is an ellipsis, and how do you make one?


Related Reading: Sharpen your ellipsis knowledge to a fine point with this article.

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CreativePro Trade Publications


FREE subscription to Creativity Magazine!

Photoshop How-to: Turn Color Photos into Duotones

Photographs are great for print projects and Web sites, but sometimes you want something a little different. Chad Neuman demonstrates how easy it can be to change a photo into a duotone and make it look more like an illustration.


Related Reading: There's a lot more to see in the Graphics area.

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Pantone Matching System - Solid Color

News from the Past Week

Free Webinar on Sustainable Printing
http://www.creativepro.com/article/free-webinar-sustainable-printing

onOne Software Announces PhotoFrame 4 Professional and Standard Editions
http://www.creativepro.com/article/onone-software-announces-photoframe

Nik Software Announces Sharpener Pro 3.0
http://www.creativepro.com/article/nik-software-announces-sharpener-pro-30

Adobe Will Broadcast Creative Suite 4 Preview on September 23
http://www.creativepro.com/article/adobe-will-broadcast-creative-suite-4

Google Chrome: A New Take on the Browser
http://www.creativepro.com/article/google-chrome-a-new-take-browser

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CreativePro Creative Diversion


It's not too early to start planning for Halloween. I'm considering the Li'l Stinker costume for my dog.

Wacky Web Site of the Week

Read about the five hoaxes that fooled the world in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. I would say people were more gullible back then, but then I remember all those emails from Nigeria...

http://www.creativepro.com/article/creativeprose-wacky-web-site-week-archive

September 9, 2008
Volume 9 Issue 37
Editor's Corner:
Aaaahhhh, Refreshing!
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HerGeekness Says: Convert Any File, Part III
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Create a Searchlight in Photoshop
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Scanning Around With Gene: Conventional Badges of Honor
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TypeTalk: Ellipsis Etiquette
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Photoshop How-to: Turn Color Photos into Duotones
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News from the Past Week

In-HOWse Designer Conference
HOW magazine presents the In-HOWse Designer Conference, THE business event for in-house managers, October 3-5 in San Francisco.
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The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division
Learn from the leader in online creative arts education. 14 programs available.
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HP Workstations bring ideas to life for Orange County Choppers.
Ron and Joe's Art Parts CD-RON 7! And Web Parts too!
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THE CREATIVE SUITE CONFERENCE
Orlando, Florida
October 13-15, 2008
For $75 off your Conference Pass, use Discount code: CPTTOWCS08
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