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Editor's Corner |
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Get Maximum InDesign Power for Pennies
Even if you use Adobe InDesign every day, I guarantee that you'll discover something new in the current issue of our sister publication, InDesign Magazine. Here's just a taste of what's in the issue:
• How to get creative with spot colors and specialty coatings
• A comparison of the top six plug-ins for converting InDesign files to the iPad
• Visually stunning type effects that don't require Photoshop or Illustrator
• Inspiring infographics
• A tutorial on creating banner ads in InDesign
• Free scripts you'll enjoy using
For a short time, you can subscribe to the magazine for a crazy-low rate: two years plus all back issues for only $39! Just use the promotional code PENNIES11 during check-out.
Terri Stone - Editor in Chief
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Features |
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Marrying Types: All in the Family
For many designs, the typographic variety afforded by a single typeface family is enough. James Felici demonstrates with a real-life example.
Related Reading: Did you see the "Marrying Types" article about a publication that uses two san serif faces?
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Scanning Around With Gene: The Speedball Pen
Since 1915, the Speedball pen has been inspiring calligraphers and lettering artists around the world. You'll understand why when you see the 1927 edition of the Speedball instruction manual that Gene Gable scanned.
Related Reading: Here's another 1927 book on hand-lettering.
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Review: Alien Skin Snap Art 3
Alien Skin's updated Snap Art 3 adds new features that give you greater control over its artistic filters and result in effects that look like they were made using traditional media, not a computer. This plug-in works with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Photoshop Elements. Read Jeremy Schultz's review.
Related Reading: Read the review of another Photoshop plug-in from Alien Skin, Eye Candy.
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Easy, Efficient Image Effects with Lightroom Presets
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom presets can give you all kinds of images effects, from subtle to surreal, with one click. Helen Bradley tells you how to make your own presets and where to download free ones.
Related Reading: Here's how to customize layouts in Lightroom.
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News From The Past Week |
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>> New Video Series Introduces You to InDesign's Secretarial Skills
>> Convert QuarkXPress Files to InDesign
>> Updates to Font Explorer X Pro
>> New Compact Cameras from Nikon Run the Gamut
>> Speedier Sony D-SLR Cameras Debut
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Cool Stuff! |
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Metal Photo Mobile This mobile has 34 hanging clips that hold 59 photos. You can display random collections or go thematic with certain colors or subject matter. Or print 59 copies of the same image and make a real impact! It measures 19.3 x 19.3 x 1.6 inches.
What will you display?
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Wacky Web Site of the Week |
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Our favorite section of a website dedicated to doodles focuses on altered Netflix envelopes.
www.creativepro.com/article/creativeprose-wacky-web-site-week-archive
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