Photoshop can be used to make cartoons by outlining an image or shape, enhancing the border and filling in the main colors using the basic paint tool. Find out how to make an image look like a cartoon with help from an experienced graphic designer and illustrator in this free video on using Photoshop. Expert: Deb Cikovic Contact: designone.net Bio: Deb Cikovic is a graphic designer and illustrator with years of experience. Filmmaker: Matthew Cikovic
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This is an introduction to creating a pop-art effect with Photoshop. Something like an album cover or early 80′s poster.
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This is a fun tip for quick changes in pictures. Instantly change the color of your car — or your jacket — or that ugly tie you had on at the Christmas party… (let’s not go there). It’s quick and easy!
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The principles of graphic design include balance, rhythm and unity, but the main objective of a good designer is to satisfy the client and create a high-quality final product. Understand the basics of the design business with help from an experienced graphic designer and illustrator in this free video on using Photoshop. Expert: Deb Cikovic Contact: designone.net Bio: Deb Cikovic is a graphic designer and illustrator with years of experience. Filmmaker: Matthew Cikovic

Tips and tricks for logo design include considering a design that will work both in full color and in black and white, which creates the best versatility for letterheads and signs. Consider the function of the logo with helpful tips from an accomplished graphic designer in this free video on graphic design. Expert: Terri Sileno Bio: Terri Sileno is an accomplished graphic designer with more than 20 years of experience. Filmmaker: Kefa Olang
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A day in the life of a graphic designer includes going through emails, getting back to clients, reviewing proofs, drawing out concepts and consulting with printers. Walk through a typical day of a graphic designer with information from the creative director of a design firm in this free video on graphic design. Expert: William Fridrich Contact: www.fridrichphotography.com Bio: In addition to being creative director of Wm. Fridrich Design, William Fridrich has 35 years of experience as a commercial photographer and an extensive portfolio of personal work. Filmmaker: Albert Hedgepeth
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The best graphic design tools include simple art supplies, as well as thousands of dollars worth of fast computers, editing software and high-quality paper. Gather the best tools for the job with information from the creative director of a design firm in this free video on graphic design. Expert: William Fridrich Contact: www.fridrichphotography.com Bio: In addition to being creative director of Wm. Fridrich Design, William Fridrich has 35 years of experience as a commercial photographer and an extensive portfolio of personal work. Filmmaker: Albert Hedgepeth
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When setting up a graphic design business, keeping good records is extremely important to organize clients, payments, bills and taxes. Hire a bookkeeper before starting up a business in the graphic design field with information from the creative director of a design firm in this free video on graphic design. Expert: William Fridrich Contact: www.fridrichphotography.com Bio: In addition to being creative director of Wm. Fridrich Design, William Fridrich has 35 years of experience as a commercial photographer and an extensive portfolio of personal work. Filmmaker: Albert Hedgepeth
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Graphic designers make different amounts of money depending on what company they work for, how successful they are and who their clients are. Calculate a graphic designer’s salary, which can range from 000 to hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, with information from the creative director of a design firm in this free video on graphic design. Expert: William Fridrich Contact: www.fridrichphotography.com Bio: In addition to being creative director of Wm. Fridrich Design, William Fridrich has 35 years of experience as a commercial photographer and an extensive portfolio of personal work. Filmmaker: Albert Hedgepeth]]> http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/02/graphic-design-career-tips-how-much-money-do-graphic-designers-make/feed/ 0 http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/02/graphic-design-career-tips-history-of-graphic-design/ http://www.fastcashdesign.com/2011/02/graphic-design-career-tips-history-of-graphic-design/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:07:02 +0000 Tom Barker http://www.fastcashdesign.com/?p=44439

Graphic design dates back to newspaper design, which was mainly created through a Linotype machine, but the Macintosh computer in 1984 revolutionized the world of graphic design. Discover the origins of graphic design with information from the creative director of a design firm in this free video on graphic design. Expert: William Fridrich Contact: www.fridrichphotography.com Bio: In addition to being creative director of Wm. Fridrich Design, William Fridrich has 35 years of experience as a commercial photographer and an extensive portfolio of personal work. Filmmaker: Albert Hedgepeth
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