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The Obsessive Images of Seymour Chwast

Seymour Chwast There are a few people left in the world who actually shaped the evolvement of graphic design and illustration, and Seymour Chwast is one of those people. I, for one, was greatly influenced by his works in the 1960s and early 1970s. Now you can learn and discover this remarkable visual communicator through The Obsessive Images of Seymour Chwast

Back to (Design) School

This year I'm sharing some book advice and discoveries sent in by readers. (Those who will win our prizes this month.) Then we'll see the latest and greatest special discount from Total Training for DTG readers
Back to (Design) School
Then, we're back again looking for art. We'll visit some old favorites, and discover some new ones. Several from last year have closed shop, and several new ones give you a true shot in the old creative eye-ball. This year we'll even visit "The Museum of BAD Art" ... come on along for Fred's annual art gallery field trip

Photoshop: highlight the Subject, Make patterned backgrounds

Free Photoshop Tutorial Patterned backgrounds, monochromatic, highlight the subject When a reader posted this sample to the Photoshop 911 forum, we decided to help out with a tutorial. In this Free Photoshop Tutorial you learn the steps required to simulate the art for this hockey team. It's easy and works in all versions of Photoshop and Elements -- utilizing a patterned, monochromatic background with the subject highlighted with a glow.

Picasa & GraphicsConverter Photoshop Replacements

George Engel looks at Picasa and GraphicsConverter Photoshop Replacements So you think you cannot afford Photoshop? Well, George has some good news for you, as well as anyone trying to sneak into the image editing field. Both Picasa and GraphicsConverter are considered good replacements for Photoshop, and George shows you just a few reasons for Mac users to see Picasa & GraphicsConverter

Free Image Editors and Photoshop Look-alikes

Free Image Editors and Photoshop Look-alikes Following George's story on inexpensive replacements for Photoshop, I thought I would take a look at what's available on line and discovered : Artweaver from Boris Eyrich, Germany, Picnik, Pixlr, Aviary, PhotoPlus 9 -- each with many of the same features you find in Photoshop. Everyone should check out these free online image editors

Total Immersion: Next big technology?

Fred is amazed by the new technology from the Total Immersion company that puts a virtual spin on tangible consumer goods. The possibilities are unlimited, and all it takes is some ingenuity and a desire to learn the trade to get into this up and comimg new wave! Total Immersion: Next big technology

Mattel Avatar brings Total Immersion to toys

AvatarIf you read the previous story, "Total Immersion: Next big technology" -- then you knew it was coming -- it was only a question of time. Mattel has demonstrated a new line of action figures based on the upcoming epic action-adventure film, "Avatar", that will include virtual reality linked through the immersive technologies of Total Immersion. Watch for Mattel's New Avatars

Adobe Photoshop File Recovery

Disk Doctor Photo Recovery The worst nightmare of the graphic artist and photographer is having a photo file or Photoshop file refuse to open -- or the entire card refuses to open -- or the card appears to be empty. Don't you hate it when you lose all your photos? It happens to a lot of people. Disk Doctors' Photo Recovery software now has enhanced support for recovering Adobe Photoshop files.

The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D Companion

Ben Long Learn how to take pro-quality shots with your Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500 and get your digital photography questions answered -- it's the book that will give you spectacular results with your new camera. Expert author Ben Long will make sure of that! The Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i/500D Companion

Insider Smasher smashes problems for DTP

Smasher Have you ever worked for hours and hours only to have your Adobe, Quark or Microsoft file crap out due to some unknown bogyman? If you use Adobe CS4, QuarkXPress 8, and Microsoft Office, Insider Software's Smasher will be a smart addition to your arsenal of DTP tools and help you recover some of those dreaded problems that always happen! Smash DTP Problems

Time Tracking and Billing for Mac Freelancers

Fanurio Time TrackingA critical element of profitability for professionals, particularly freelancers is knowing how much time you've put into a project. The problem with creative freelancers is they usually have a hard time tracking and recording time sheets. Fanurio Time Tracking

PORTFOLIO: What's yours is NOT theirs

Susan Kirkland Noted author Susan Kirkland often gets email from somebody who's being hassled by a previous client or employer. They are demanding that some piece of artwork be removed from the designer's website because it was done either as an employee, a work for hire or just because they think they can make the demand. This article clears up who owns what and how to handle those requests.

Clipart for Pages and iWork

Clip ArtEveryone loves clip art, right? Jumsoft has expanded its selection of Pages Clipart images designed to illustrate presentations, invitations, Web pages, posters, newsletters, and a variety of other documents. The beauty of this clip art is it's not just for Pages! Clipart for Pages and iWork

&ELSE... freebies and cool stuff (August, 2009)

NEWS This month's &Else includes: * 4 Ways to Edit the Read-only PDF files * Taking payment Online * Barcodes for QuarkXPress and Adobe InDesign * Client Folder Maker for Mac OS X * Architectural Photography * PixPop iPhone Picture Puzzle * iFinance 3 * Keynote Themes * Triggerhappy Status Symbols * Apple Juicz Lite battery power * DutyWatch Employee Monitoring * Free Barcode Scanner for iPhone ... and a dozen others! News, Reviews &Else!

Newsletter Critique & Makeover Clinic

It's been several years since I came in off the road doing my national "Newsletter Makeover Clinics." I had thought that by now, everyone already knows how. Well, today there's a new need for it, so we've opened the clinic again, and can help you take your newsletter or publication to the next level. I guarantee you'll like what you learn at our Newsletter Critique & Makeover Clinic

What's in your portfolio?

Here is your opportunity to show and tell DTG and Design Center readers about your photography, graphic design, illustration or image editing experience and skills! Send in your three or four best pieces of digital photography, image editing, or photo-illustration, and we'll enjoy a field trip to your digital digs...

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Posted August 12, 2009. Tags: news, newsletter