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How find colors with certain value (blackness level) in Photoshop
I'm learning digital painting in Photoshop, beginner level. I start with a composition in grey-scale, Let's say it is a mountain landscape in perspective with darkest object closest to viewer (a tree ...
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Inkjet Printing on plastic
I appreciate this question is borderline for this site (apologies), but I checked the FAQs and I think it is permitted.
I'm investigating ways to get single-colour text onto a thick plastic sheet, ...
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How can I separate colors by layer in Illustrator?
I did a three-color Live Trace, and output the colors to swatches. Now I'd like to assign each of these three (spot) colors to their own layer. I'm sure this is super easy, and I'm just over-looking ...
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In Illustrator CS6, how do I make my path transparent, but have solid color in the middle?
Basically, I want to have my sketch have a solid color in the inside the path (with live paint), but the path itself that has a stroke, which looks like a border on the image, I want to be completely ...
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In Illustrator CS6, why can't I use the variable width selection?
It looks like this to me:
Where the second box is the variable width option. If it helps I expanded my path.
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Why are my elements moved after being exported to svg
I'm quite new to Adobe Illustrator, but used to PS.
I wanted to experiment with Illustrator to create SVGs that can than be manipulated with JavaScript.
I created some kind of background-layer and ...
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What is the exact role/relationship of photoshop in web design?
I'm confused about the relationship of Photoshop (and any other image processing software) in web designing. I can see countless tutorials anywhere teaching on how to make web layouts from scratch, ...
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From design point of view, what are the purpose of these vertical lines on iMac G3?
Why they add these vertical lines on the machine? I don't think it is just for fun, it must be have some meaning to add this. I don't think a designer will ignore the details, and also it is in the ...
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Can one create a scalable brush in Photoshop?
Imagine if I'm drawing an image using brushes. Is there by any chance, possible to use the brushes as a vector and resize/transform them, without losing data?
For instance; if you draw a tree in with ...
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Typesetting acceptance of spacing slashes?
In UI design, one often has to work in the confines of limited space and/or simply try to reduce overly excessive descriptions and such.
Often, this results in using slashes a lot. This/that type of ...
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Apply an image to a depth map in Photoshop CS6
I created a depth map based on an image of the back of a man wearing a coat. Now I want to apply an image to the depth map, giving the appearance that the image part of the jacket. How is this done?
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My print based work flow. Am I doing it wrong?
Basically, I had a client who wanted a 1 meter by 2 meter poster to advertise his business at local football events and such.
Though I'm predominantly a web-designer, I thought myself up to the ...
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What is the roundabout file size of a 1m x 2m pdf?
Just finished exporting a pdf that will be used to print off a 1m x 2m poster. The current file size of the pdf is a rather manic 142.3MB. Is this too big? Shall I compress it further?
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Can I edit layered PNGs like I can with Fireworks in Photoshop or any other product?
I loved this feature of Fireworks but since Fireworks is being discontinued I was wondering whether it's possible in Photoshop or other products.
Thanks.
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Is there a visual web editor based on bootstrap?
Bootstrap is a great framework, and I want know if there is a tool that gives you the possibility of dragging html components, re-sizing and moving them, changing colours, all while generating the ...
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What's the meaning of saying CSS sprites are “for graphics that are just single blocks”?
I was reading this to understand sprites
http://css-tricks.com/css-sprites/
The author says "Sprites are for graphics that are just single blocks. " What does this mean? One thing I have read is to ...
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how to save each slide of a gif animation in image ready
anyone can explain how to save the each slide images as a png file or any shortcut (like alt+shift+ctrl+s) of a gif animation in adobe image ready software.
thanks in advance
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Why do some logos look.. old? How does design age?
This drives me crazy.
What makes design look old? How subjective is this? Who decides?
Look at this Bell logo:
It's from 1969. And boy, does it look that way. It's simple and minimal, but.. it ...
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Twitter bootstrap prepended and appended input text
we are working on a css framework for our app, having made the prototype with twitter bootstrap, we started by designing the elements of bootstrap we had used.
One of them was prepended and appended ...
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Converting shape to smart object darkens drop shadow - Photoshop
I have a shape in Photoshop with some layer effects. When I go to convert that shape to a smart object, the drop shadow darkens. Prior to converting, the shape has a normal blend mode with opacity and ...
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Is there a way to edit en existing pattern in photoshop [duplicate]
I opened a new file and created my pattern, selected all and defined pattern. Then I closed the file without saving it and then used the pattern - great.
Now is there a way to make changes to that ...
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Acrobat X “moves” object on save from Illustrator
Have an odd issue with Acrobat X, when selecting an object (Tools > Edit Object). I then right click and "Edit Object" which opens Illustrator CS5.1, make my necessary changes, which 9/10 is colour, ...
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Do plotter units define quality in PLT file export?
In CorelDraw and other vector programs there is a parameter upon attempting to export a PLT file that asks for plotter units.
If i have a circle for example and i export it with 1016 PU and another ...
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How do you resize an existing vector mask in Photoshop CS6?
I have created a vector mask for a layer in Photoshop containing a circle. Now I would like to fine-tune its position and size. I can only move individual or multiple anchor points.
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How to create Vector Graphics In Photoshop CS6?
Can anybody help me out with creating Vector Images using Photoshop CS6?
I know people prefer using CorelDraw or Adobe Illustrator to create Vector images/Layer.
But I want to know if there is a ...
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Help me recreate this text effect
I'm trying to learn and practice Photoshop in my free time. Been trying to recreate the text effect used on Gizmodo Brazil's logo but can't quite get it right. Can somebody guide me through?
Here's ...
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Does Photoshop Elements fully support PSD files from “full” Photoshop?
I'm a web developer and on a regular basis I need to work with PSD files that have been provided by a designer. My needs are low - mostly I just toggle layer visibility and then save as PNG's, which I ...
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Where can you get free Photoshop presets and brushes? [closed]
Do anyone have knows websites where you can download photoshop presets and brushes for free? Not a torrent website please... Thanks
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How to show more information than filename in Photoshop's opened tabs
The above image shows tabs of opened files in photoshop.
I'm making icons of android app for multiple resolution support.
Some of you may know that Android treats same filename in different folders ...
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Export GIMP Settings
I've used GIMP for a while and have custom settings, brushes, plugins, etc. installed on my Windows 7 computer. I have a Windows XP machine that I want GIMP on too, and I want all the customizations ...
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Inkscape can not blur Bezier line if it is connected to the outer end of a spiral
I have added a Bezier ine to the outer end of a spiral. (See comment for details.)
After that I selected both, colorized them and gave them a small amount of blur (1.5%).
The problem is, that only ...
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How can I make this footer “more corporate”?
I created a footer for a dental lab. I was trying to keep it warm and inviting, but now being told it "looks too casual" or "looks too simple". I heard the blues and grays are "too subtle"
So before ...
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What ppi should I save my retina display graphics as [duplicate]
So I have heard and read multiple different opinions on what ppi iPhone retina graphics should be saved in. I know that the retina display pixel density is 326. I am not very familiar with these ...
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How can I output a list of coordinates for a grouped set of primitives in Adobe Illustrator?
Say I have a large set of random points or circles in illustrator. I select and group them. How can I output a list of their coordinates (i.e. centerpoints) on the page?
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Does Photoshop scale better than Illustrator?
Is it advisable to scale a raster image in Photoshop to the final size before embedding it in Illustrator or does Illustrator use the same bicubic algorithm as Photoshop when (up)scaling pixel images?
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How can I add two gradient layer styles photoshop
I made a rectangular shape. I set it's layer style to gradient overlay and the layer mode to multiply.
It looks great with one layer, the one on the left. However when I make another shape and ...
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Photoshop - Hiding layers for exporting slices
I want to set certain layers to be hidden when exporting a slice.
More specifically, I have a banner slice with a headline within it. On the actual HTML page, that headline is actual text displayed ...
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Best way to add an individual image to pdf form letter
I want to add an individual image to a static pdf.
Like I have 200 individual images and one pdf that is always the same. Then I want to say something like 2 inch top and 3 inch left and then the ...
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Identification: which font is used by the Estonian soccer team?
I watched the soccer game NL-EST a few months ago and kept being distracted by the font on the Estonian players' shirts. Very nice.
I tried identifying the font through WhatTheFont, but didn't ...
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Illustrator reducing double stroke svg to a single stroke svg
I have a double stroke svg that I want to reduce to a single stroke svg. The area on the svg is defined as some white shapes that are overlayed on a black background, with anchors outlining the shapes ...
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Quick-Connectors in Illustrator
I'm trying to create a diagram in illustrator, and what I'm looking for is the ability to use some kind of "quick connector" like in Visio.
Basically it's the ability to make a spline or straight ...
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How do I save this as single image in Photoshop? [duplicate]
When I do "Save to web and devices..." it shows me below screen. When I try to save this, it saves it as seperate part images. I want to this as single image. How do I do that?
Please let me know.
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Ray effect in Illustrator
What I've been doing is copying each stroke, selecting the end anchor point and moving it using the arrow keys.
Is there an easy way to do the following "semi-circle ray effect" in Illustrator show ...
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Is it possible to have a the magic eraser apply to ALL layers at once?
I have a gif of characters dancing on a white background, and I want to use the magic eraser (or an equivalent selection tool) to select and clear the white background to make it transparent.
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How can I draw different elements in perspective?
Can someone explain how is the below image created?
I am specially interested in background grid. I am comfortable with the sphere. Any ideas?
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Creating Wireframes in Blender 3D [closed]
So I have just gotten Blender 3D and was wondering how to create a wire frame for something. Could someone please give a few imags or a link to a video on how to do this? I will probably be ...
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How do I keep the same opacity level to a vector shape using pen tool
I have been using the pen tool for more than 8 years already, but when I started using CS6, I have lots of difficulties using the pen tool.
I use the pen tool for vector portraits and I need to use ...
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Create a Complex 3D Shape in Adobe Photoshop
I am trying to create a complex 3D shape in Adobe Photoshop, like the shape pictured below. Is this possible? Are there any tutorials available? I was unable to find any. Thanks.
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How to create patterns that is given in figure by using photoshop cs5 [closed]
i have a problem in creating a simple diagonal pattern in Photoshop. i want to create exactly same pattern which is given in figure.how can i do that .it would be more helpful if you could show step ...
