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by Kirby Ferguson
Efficient desktop design is often just a matter of breaking bad habits. Using shortcuts and smart file management will save you time and aggravation.
by Nick Shinn
The noble art of typography may be almost forgotten, but it's still as important as it ever was. Here are do's and don'ts on type usage for experts and novices alike.
by Lidka Schuch
Understanding color scanning isn't difficult - this comprehensive primer offers terminology and general techniques for performing desktop scans with Photoshop.
by Jason Lee and Bob Connolly
Digital video is hot! But before you plunge in, our experts provide a few tips on buying DV cameras, using DV software and producing your own DVDs.
by Bob Connolly
The new combination of Adobe Acrobat 5 and InDesign even beats Macromedia Director with Lingo for building rich media presentations with text, video and links.
OLEDs and e-ink paint a thinner, lighter, brighter future for digital screens.
by Lerrick Starr
PDF toolsets evolve, PDF workflow matures
EXTENSIS PORTFOLIO 5
by Shane Steinman
Can you locate that file immediately? Yes, MAM!
CURIOUS LABS POSER PRO PACK 5
by Ron Giddings
Plays nice with others
XEROX PHASER 790 PRINTER
by Dan Brill
Positive proof for laser color in the workflow
QuarkXPress 5 or InDesign 2?
