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    Editor's Corner  
    Two Mega Doses of Creative Inspiration

When your creative energy needs a fast infusion, visit Typeeverything and Designers Go to Heaven. These two websites won't give you lengthy analysis or even basic how-to, but the curated examples of type and graphic design are ideal for quick hits of inspiration.

Here's a sampling of the diverse works showcased on the sites:

Terri Stone - Editor in Chief

 
       
    Features  
       
   

All Photos Are Manipulated

There's no such thing as absolute truth in photography, says Ben Long, and understanding how and why photos are edited will make you a better shooter and a smarter viewer. You'll also learn about different types of manipulation: everything from what you choose to show in the frame, to post-processing that underscores the emotional impact of an actual event, such as this before-and-after of a pack of lions:

Related Reading: Ben believes that good photography hinges on interesting light.

   
   

Scanning Around With Gene: Fun With Balloons

Gene Gable scanned two British booklets from the 1960s that reveal the secrets of Van Dyke, "The Comedy Balloon Entertainer."

Related Reading: If you can't hire someone like Van Dyke for your next party, enliven it with these vintage games instead.

 
   
   

So You Think You Know Photoshop?

The new features in Photoshop CS5 have obscure--but handy--uses you probably haven't explored. Five short videos help you unearth these hidden gems and immediately put them into practice.

Related Reading: More on what you may be missing in Photoshop.

 

    News From The Past Week  
   
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>> InDesign Effects Video Series Debuts
>> New Adobe Tech Gives You HTML5 Edge
>> Create HTML5 and Flash Content Simultaneously


    Cool Stuff!  
   
   

  Prioritize and Post This set of sticky notes from Knock Knock brings wit to otherwise mundane tasks.

Is it important, dire, trivial, cool, warm, or hot?

 



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