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Monthly Archives: October 2008

Using Image Size in Adobe Photoshop CS3

Images often need to be resized, and the Transform option may seem like the best tool for this. However, images can easily be ruined due to stretching. The Transform option isn’t the best option when working with images because it … Continue reading

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Using Live Trace in Adobe Illustrator CS3

Adobe Illustrator CS3 includes a tool called “Live Trace” that turns pixels into a vector. A vector can be scaled up or down and it will not lose its quality, so this is a better choice for designs that may … Continue reading

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Using the Blend Tool in Adobe Illustrator CS3

Adobe Illustrator CS3’s Blend tool creates a sequence of shapes or colors that results in entirely new design effects. With it, you can make three-dimensional effects, interesting abstract backgrounds, or well-controlled gradients. To try it out, begin by making two … Continue reading

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Using the Rotate tool in Adobe Illustrator CS3

The Adobe Illustrator CS3 tool called Rotate can be used to make the popular sunburst effect. The Rotate tool mathematically spaces and rotates the shape so there is no guesswork. The Rotate tool is located in the Adobe Tool box … Continue reading

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