Placing Adobe Illustrator files in to Adobe Photoshop

Posted on March 23, 2018January 12, 2023 by Mark

using Photoshop and Illustrator Together

jQuery(window).bind("load", function(){ setTimeout(function(){ jQuery("#placing-adobe-illustrator-files-in-to-adobe-photoshop-iframe").attr("src", "https://www.youtube.com/embed/RLsKNERw9L8"); },8000); }); Placing Adobe Illustrator files in to Adobe Photoshop Following on from my blog post a few weeks back on using Adobe Photoshop with Adobe InDesign today I'm going to have a look at using Adobe Illustrator with Adobe Photoshop effectively. There are two ways these file types can be integrated with each other, we can convert the vector Adobe Illustrator file in to a p...

Adobe InDesign – Using Text Wrap

Posted on January 18, 2018January 30, 2018 by Mark

Adobe InDesign – Using Text Wrap When placing images and graphics in to Adobe InDesign you have probably noticed that you get a stacking order, essentially there is something at the top and something at the bottom and all other objects in between. In Adobe InDesign you can control this stacking order very easily by selecting the frames and then right clicking and choosing to send that particular frame to the front or send it to the back and getting all your Adobe InDesign frames in the order that you require. However there may be times when in your Adobe InDesign layout you want the fram...

What are Adobe Photoshop Layer and Vector Masks?

Posted on October 13, 2017January 12, 2023 by Mark

Adobe Potoshop layer mask with selections

What are Adobe Photoshop Layer and Vector Masks? Using Adobe Photoshop Layer and Vector Masks we are able to temporarily hide and show parts of a layer without permanently deleting any of the pixels, essentially an Adobe Photoshop layer mask is an attachment to a layer that defines the visible elements of the layer. Each layer in a multi layered Adobe Photoshop document can have its own layer mask, the mask only influences the the image on the layer that it is attached too. There are two types of Adobe Photoshop layer masks, layer and vector. A layer mask also known as a pixel mask is a...

Photoshop Healing Brush and Patch Tools

Posted on October 5, 2017October 13, 2017 by Mark

Adobe Photoshop has an array of magical tools, in my opinion though for the ease of use and the amazing results the Healing Brush and Patch Tools are the most impressive tools Adobe Photoshop has to offer. Using Adobe Photoshop's Healing brush tool still amazes me how it does it, minor blemishes and imperfections just disappear before your eyes! Its difficult to explain how these tools work in Adobe Photoshop but essentially they help to correct problems and imperfections in images by merging them in to the original image and sampling the texture around the area. That probably doesn't...

Whats new in Illustrator CC 2017?

Posted on November 16, 2016August 8, 2018 by Mark

What are the new features in Adobe's updated 2017 release of Adobe Illustrator? New Adobe Illustrator templates When you create a new document in Adobe Illustrator there is now a new window that gives you a huge variety of templates, these have come from Adobe Stock. Some already have layers with content on that you can edit and personalise, this is really useful if you need inspiration rather than starting from a completely blank page. There is still the option to choose between Print & Web presets that have always been there and are very useful. New work space experience...

InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator Training Courses in Birmingham

Posted on August 5, 2016May 4, 2018 by Mark

Our Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and After Effects Training Courses are only 45 Miles from Birmingham 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 Birmingham, we have plenty of onsite parking for all delegates who attend our Adobe classroom based Training Courses. ...

6 Tips For A Successful ERP Rollout

Posted on July 21, 2016November 24, 2021 by Mark

Businesses worldwide have always relied on technology to help drive sales, improve communications, and innovate processes. Big or small companies would not be as successful today without the aid of technological advancements. With technology playing an integral role in a business's success, companies are now utilizing upgraded tools and software to increase productivity and improve employee performance. One such software is the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. By definition, ERP is software that manages and integrates main business processes, including sales, finance, marketing,...

Introducing Photoshop Fix! Adobe’s New App For iPhone and iPad

Posted on May 4, 2016May 6, 2016 by mark williams

Lowering barriers to entry is not what Adobe has, historically, been about. Most amateurs when firing up the likes of InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop for the first time often find themselves spending more time trawling the internet for online tutorials than they do actually using the products. And there’s good reason for this, of course. Adobe doesn’t make software in order for it to be user-friendly. No, Adobe make top of the range professional design tools that are as complex as they are powerful. We’re not supposed to be able to simply fire up Photoshop and be able to work it out for ...

How to Create a Professional Business Card in InDesign

Posted on March 29, 2016April 5, 2016 by mark williams

InDesign is one of the best programs for creating a business card. Since your reading this article you are obviously curious about the program or just want to start learning the basics, this blog will show you shortcuts, helper tools, shapes and how to start using the pen tool, but if you want more then take up one of our courses here with Creative Studios hosted by the professionals. With InDesign you can personalise your Business’ brand. By utilising the colours your business already uses, a brand is developed. With InDesign it’s easy to create, export and print your cards. Here’...

5 Reasons to Start Using InDesign for your Business

Posted on March 26, 2016July 26, 2018 by kan speed

Adobe programs, InDesign in particular, are primarily designed for graphic designers, photographers and artists. However, taking up a course and utilising this wonderful program within your business yields many benefits, and you don’t even have to be an Adobe hotshot to do it. Want to stand out from the crowd? Then InDesign is right for you. Not only can you produce and make magazines, books, eBooks etc., you can also create great business cards and other super-slick promotional materials to supercharge your business presence, too. InDesign helps give that employee handbook you’re wor...