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Adobe CS5 Overview

Posted by: Amelia in Graphic Design

Tagged in: graphic design , adobe

Some of you might be heard that Adobe has released the new and anticipated CS5!

Here is a quick list of the new and enhanced features in CS5.

Illustrator – Top 5 Features
1.    Perspective Drawing
2.    Beautiful Strokes
3.    Bristle Brush
4.    Shape Builder tool
5.    Multiple Artboard 


http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/whatsnew/?PID=3751719


Photoshop – Top 5 Features

1.    Content Aware Fill
2.    Better edge detection & masking
3.    Precise warp or stretch graphics with the Puppet Tool
4.    Wet Paint
5.    Brush stroke effect


http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/photoshop/whatsnew/index.html?segment=design


InDesign – Top 5 Features
1.    Multiple page sizes
2.    Adobe mini Bridge
3.    Redesigned Layers Panel
4.    Tracking text changes
5.    Paragraphs that span or split columns


http://www.adobe.com/products/indesign/whatsnew/



Having trouble with colours? Try Kuler

Posted by: Zise in Zise Blog

Tagged in: kuler , design colours , colour , adobe

Today we thought we would share a website that is great for mixing and chosing colours.

You might have heard of it already.. its called Kuler by Adobe. You can check it out at http://kuler.adobe.com/ or http://www.adobe.com/products/kuler/


Kuler allows users to find different colour combinations, share your colour themes with others and download themes. Its a great resource for designers and anyone who wants to play with colours!

Also, its FREE!




 Adobe Photoshop Introduction

Designed for the beginner or someone that wants to recap on their skills. This workshop allows the participant to learn the various tools used within the program to achieve a beginner to intermediate level in 2D graphics.

Starts: 10th May

Evening: 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Cost: $297 incl.gst

Limited Spots: 6 students Max

For more information click here

Book now as places are filling out fast!

 

Mac Basics

Want to learn how to use a Mac properly and get your way through the latest operating system (Leopard). We will show you around the mac as you discover see what’s available at your finger tips such as, common Apple tools, short-cut keys, finder, the dock, dashboard, preferences and getting an overview of applications such as Front Row, Safari and more...

Starts: 25th May

Cost: $160 incl.gst 

For more information click here 

 

Digital Painting Introduction (Photoshop & Wacoms)

Designed for the beginner or someone that wants to recap on their skills. This workshop allows the participant to learn the various tools used within the program to achieve a beginner to intermediate level in 2D graphics.

Starts: 21st May

Evening: 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Cost: $297 incl.gst


April Short Courses

Posted by: Zise in Zise Blog

Tagged in: short courses , adobe

Its the month of April and with that brings the start of some new short courses!!

Here they are as follows:

Adobe Illustrator Introduction

An introduction to illustrator gives you a hands on and in-depth look at the tools, type and interface. This course will give you the power to be able to create vector art with professional industry design software.

Starts: 20th April

Cost: $297 incl.gst

For more information click here

Apple iMovie

Do you want to be able to edit your movies quickly and easily on a mac? Well this would be the course for you.

Starts: 26th April

Cost: $297 incl.gst 

For more information click here 


Free Adobe eSeminars

Posted by: Zise in Graphic Design

Tagged in: seminars , adobe

Are you looking to find out more about the new Adobe Suite CS4? Well why not join the free adobe eSeminars for the months of April.

Adobe eSeminars have something for every designer. So whether your into video, graphic design, web, photography or even education, there is a seminar for you to join.

Here is a list of some of the eSeminars or go to adobeeseminars.com.au

 

  • Let's create packaging design in Adobe Illustrator CS4 – the smart way!
  • Convert your InDesign Documents to Interactive PDF files, SWF and Flash files
  • Creating 3D images from 2D in Photoshop CS4
  • Killer Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
  • Save Time Save Money - Top Photoshop shortcuts!

Plus many many more....