Monday, September 13, 2010

About Desktop Publishing: Marvelous Monday Software Issue #1

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From Jacci Howard Bear, your Guide to Desktop Publishing
This special edition of the About.com Desktop Publishing newsletter is all about desktop publishing software and apps. I've got lists, articles, tutorials, and reviews of all kinds of desktop publishing software. Don't miss the Featured Articles after the Ad box.

Oh, and see that Publisher Right Out of the Box link to right? The project I did was a quick birthday card for my youngest brother. Today is his birthday. I sort of forgot to actually send him the card though. Oops. (Hey Mom, tell him it's the thought that counts, OK?)

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Something to Think About
What can you do with Photoshop and Illustrator in just 15 minutes? Layer Tennis is about thinking on your feet (or your seat if you're sitting down) and trying to best your opponent while still pleasing the vote-giving, blood-thirsty spectators (we want excitement, we want fun, we want things that make sense -- and if it doesn't make sense it better at least be pretty!). This week we had two newcomers to the game but not new to the design world: Scott Thomas (Designing Obama) & Mark Weaver (Make Something Cool Every Day). Great match. But even the pros can let the pressure get to them as evidenced by the train wreck in the middle of the match. Can you name the fonts? Can you follow the dot? Can you explain Layer 6? Read my Layer Tennis Match 4 Critique and Analysis.

Take a Look at PageStream
Looking for an alternative desktop publishing program? PageStream does page layout and has illustration tools too. Comes in Windows, Mac, Linux, Amiga, and MorphOS flavors. Take a look.

How Do You Fix Up Your Photos?
For Mac and Windows, Adobe Photoshop may be the top dog in photo editors but if it's too much power or too much price tag for you, there are still plenty of other ways you can get your photos fixed up before importing them into your design software. Read more about photo editors for Mac and Windows

Using Adobe CS Review to Get Client Feedback
Adobe wants to tell you about a new tool, available in CS5, for exchanging files and feedback with your clients. Find out how Adobe CS Review works and take it for a spin for yourself (even if you don't have CS5). Read Adobe CS Review: Simplified Creative Reviews with Creative Suite 5 Integration

 


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