How to Create Business New Year Ecards with Photoshop

Posted on December 24, 2015January 13, 2016 by mark williams

For many years we’ve been told that the paperless office is coming and to some extent, it has reached us in the form of better communication methods such as email, video conferencing and instant messages. Many businesses still do it the old fashioned way and I would be willing to bet that every reader that works in an office (or even on a builder’s yard) will still receive holiday cards in the New Year. It’s an ideal opportunity of course to congratulate your clients on another year, cement relationships and show your appreciation for their ongoing business. This may indeed be good for b...

How to Edit Holiday Snaps with Photoshop

Posted on December 19, 2015January 8, 2016 by mark williams

In the digital age, it pays to ensure that at least one person on your team has a grasp of the fundamentals of using Adobe products. Where once businesses would send out dry, generic cards over the holiday period wishing customers a properous New Year, these days a more personal touch is not only more pleasent, but it often expected. And what better way to see in 2016 than by sending images of the team hard at work or play? Today, we'll be looking at how to edit holiday snaps with Photoshop so that you can present your customers with a more personalised and friendly face going into the comi...

Adobe Bridge: The Creative Link Between InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Posted on December 18, 2015July 26, 2018 by mark williams

It wasn’t long ago – in this very blog, in fact – that I was raising the not uncommon hypothetical question: why doesn’t Adobe just combine all the greatest elements of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign into one almighty, all-powerful package that can do everything? Well, at the time, I answered quite succinctly – “They don’t,” I said. And then added: “They might do one day, but for the time being we have to make use of them all separately – but that doesn’t mean that they can’t all be used as one single application.” var uri = 'https://impgb.tradedoubler.com/imp?type(img)g(22838624)a(30...

Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator & After Effects Training Courses in Sheffield

Posted on December 3, 2015December 3, 2015 by Mark

InDesign, Photosop & Illustrator Training Courses in Sheffield

Our Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and After Effects Training Courses are only 48 Miles from Sheffield which only takes 55 Minutes in a car or 45 minutes on a Train. We have Adobe training courses to suit all levels from the absolute beginner to the experienced users looking to learn more advanced skills in either Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator or After Effects. The map below shows directions how to find our Derby based Adobe training studio by car from Sheffield, we have plenty of onsite parking for all delegates who attend our Adobe classroom based Training Courses. Why...

Creating Images: Photoshop Or Illustrator?

Posted on November 27, 2015August 8, 2018 by mark williams

When it comes to creating images, if you want your work to look professional, then your best option – perhaps your only option – is of course to turn to Adobe. Adobe leads the creative software market for a reason – it’s simply the best (better than all the rest). All of the tools that you will find when subscribing to Adobe Creative Cloud are the most powerful, most thorough, and most feature-rich and functional of their kind. They are professional standard tools and programs, and they are tried and trusted in creative industries the world over. But, they are complicated – there’s no denyi...

How To Start Using Photoshop And InDesign Together

Posted on November 13, 2015January 12, 2023 by mark williams

Adobe products are made for each another. Of course they are – that’s (more than) half the attraction of signing up to the Creative Cloud. Photoshop, Illustrator, Muse, InDesign – they have all been carved from the same wood, if you like, and the result is that they are all harmoniously in tune. It’s no accident, of course – they have been built this way. That is to say that they are meant to be used together – the only obstacle is in working out just how it’s done. Well, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog we are going to be exploring how to start getting two of Adobe’s most c...

How To Optimise Photos For The Web In 2 Minutes With Photoshop

Posted on October 12, 2015October 13, 2015 by mark williams

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As with so many things in life, when it comes to optimising your images for the web, it all comes down to striking the right balance. The images on your website will play an extremely important role in visitor retention. And in fact they will do this in two ways – one aesthetic, and one technical. Firstly, the images you choose for your website of course need to be of professional standard and quality. They also need to be germane to your brand and your online message to the world. They need to be original, too, as well as eye-catching, beautiful and thoughtful. If your images lack any o...

Removing Red Eye With Photoshop: How To

Posted on August 11, 2015August 11, 2015 by Mark

Anyone with a keen interest in photography is sure to want to know one thing – how to get rid of the irritating red eye that can crop up in images from time to time. And that’s where Leicester photoshop courses come in handy. Booking a place on such a course can really help you master your digital skills and help make your photos look as good as they can be. Here’s a quick guide to getting rid of red eye to tide you over until your course starts. Step 1 Open your original photo and select the red eye tool. You’ll find this in your toolbar on the left hand side. Use the default settings at fi...

Adobe have reset the FREE trial of Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator CC!

Posted on July 22, 2015October 15, 2021 by Mark

Adobe have reset the clock on their free trials of the Creative Cloud apps Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. So even if you have already used up your 30 day free trial you can install it again and have another 30 days absolutely FREE! The move comes in just a week after Adobe rolled out a massive update to its Creative Cloud suite of apps. Adobe have been known in the past to reset its trial versions when it releases significant updates so all users can trial the new features of the software. We are not convinced this upgrade is as significant as they are claiming but there are some nice...

Whats new in Adobe Photoshop CC 2015?

Posted on July 20, 2015July 29, 2015 by Mark

When you look at the full list of whats new and changed in Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 at first glance it seems extensive. However we have had a good look at all the changes and put together a list below of the changes that will actually make a difference to the everyday Photoshop user… Multiple Artboards Some of you may be familiar with the multiple Artboard feature in Adobe Illustrator, if you are this is where Photoshop cc 2015 is at now. Multiple Artboards are ideal for responsive and multi-screen designs. Multiple Artboards let you create different versions of your Photoshop designs si...