8 Must Have Graphic Design Skills in Today’s Market
by Douglas Farrick -
1. Adobe Photoshop
The ability to use and understand the basics of pixel based photo manipulation. The best Photoshop experts are constantly learning and experimenting through online tutorials, books and seminars. This is the grand daddy of them all. Make it a goal to spend X amount of time each week learning a new technique.
Test: Can you do complex selections via the selection tool? Are you accomplished with layers? Do you understand how to use adjustment layers, masks and channels? Can you remove blemishes, “scratches” and color correct
2. Adobe Illustrator
The ability to use and understand…
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Adobe After Effects Tutorial 1(Part 2)
This is the second part of the basics of After Effects. Includes MOTION TRACKING! Watch at full screen resolution if you want to understand all my moves.
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Adobe After Effects – Introduction Tutorial Pt.2
Created by chaoticPERFECTION Adobe After Effects – Introduction Tutorial Pt.2 This is the 2nd part of a 2 part tutorial. In this video you will learn how to create a Introduction for a future video you may have. Created By chaotic PERFECTION
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Chicago Fringe Festival 2011 Design Contest
Chicago Fringe Festival 2011 Design Contest Chicago Fringe Festival is an artistic extravaganza taking place in the Pilsen neighborhood between September 1-11, 2011. 50 shows will be performed by theatricalizers of every stripe, from actors and dancers to performance artists and aerialists. What Chicago Fringe Festival needs from you is a single design that will be as emblematic of Chicago Fringe 2011 as the S on Superman’s chest. We need a design that is so arresting, dynamic, searing, whimsical, mind-bending or otherwise amazing that it will radiate cartoon-like waves of energy. Some further crucial information to help you create the…Full Story »
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Q&A: What colleges have the strongest Graphic Design Degrees?
Question by Madge: What colleges have the strongest Graphic Design Degrees? I am going to be a high school senior and am strongly considering a career in graphic design. What schools have the best programs in this area? I live in Ohio so a school in the Midwest or a bordering state would be perferable, or strong programs that have an exceptionally low tuition would be great. Thanks for any help you can provide! I know that the University of Cincinnati has a great Graphic Design proggram in DAAP, but admittance is highly selective, so any additional schools would…Full Story »
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Steps to an Efficient Graphic Design Process
by Carla Ramos Loteria –
Graphic design process (GDP) is the art of putting together text or images using a variety of creative techniques such as drawing, painting and/or computerized effects. Aside from website designing, applications of graphic design process also include movies, television shows, or commercials.
Creating a graphic design masterpiece that will instantly stir-up interest and curiosity of purposeful as well as accidental website users and researchers is achieved by following an easy and efficient graphic design process. Basically, starting a graphic design project is a team effort between the website owner/s and graphic designer/s.
Here are…
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Q&A: Promoting a graphic design business?
Question by zombie_togo: Promoting a graphic design business? With a strong portfolio, a website and a small group of clients I would like to expand my graphic design business into something more full time. Without spending a fortune on online advertising, or networking my current clients (they are all real estate agents and I really want to start working with a larger variety of clients) how can I promote my existing business? I’m looking for off-the-wall suggestions that would stand out from what everyone in my area seems to do (i.e. Craigslist, online ads). This is a small business, me…Full Story »
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Q&A: Need help: Market Research for new graphic design business…?
Question by bluebell: Need help: Market Research for new graphic design business…? I would really appreciate anyone’s input. What would you pay for a logo for a small business? I would include a logo, business card, and brochure. What is a realistic price for a package like this? Thanks so much :) Best answer: Answer by johnsonm655I like the fact that you are packaging up several forms of print I think that adds value. However, I really have no frame of reference of this type of service. I would set a regular price of $ 150 for this and run…Full Story »
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Photoshop Tutorial: Remove Acne in Seconds! -HD-
In this tutorial, you will learn how to remove unwanted blemishes, scars, and other debris from your photos in Photoshop CS3.
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Top 7 Ways to Earn Money As an Artist
by Annette Labedzki -
Included in this article are the 7 most successful ways to market your art. Remember to always be professional no matter what path you are pursuing. These are the 7 steps you should follow:
1. Create a Professional Marketing Package.
2. Find a Gallery.
3. Become a member in an art club, association or organization.
4. Advertise for free or inexpensively.
5. Apply for juried shows.
6. Make prints of your work and other ways to leverage your work
7. Find Corporate Art Representatives or Rental Programs.
1. Create A…
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