I’m in a middle of a dilemma right now. Holidays are approaching and business normally picks up after the holidays for me and my freelance business. At home I have a powerhouse of a PC that takes care of all the jobs and deadlines that need to be done and processed.
Now, my laptop that is currently doing the job at the moment with external HDD and the software’s that need to be involved for either the shoots and/or presentations is doing “Okay”. It’s not a top of the line PC laptop but for now its doing the job. My reason for getting this post up is because I would like to hear from all of you, hear the differences and the advantages. I would like to see if its worth upgrading my laptop which is doing the job and has taken a beating during the years or should I just get real and get a Mac Laptop.
Again, this Laptop is currently doing the job but I am sure that while the industry is upgrading almost everyday I should take advantage of the new resources and techniques that are arriving for us involved in this industry of Photography and Graphic Design.
I know that Mac has its advantages, but so does Windows. I know that Mac can be a powerful machine, but so can Windows. Both involve continuous updates and lots of caring because its a laptop. I have worked with both Platforms and enjoy them both, but in reality its almost like comparing a Mack Truck vs.. a Porsche sort of speak.
I appreciate your time and opinion, I’m just in a cluster-F!@# for now. I want to know if their is anyone out there that can help me or slowly migrate to the right choice.
There are many ways to soften skin in Adobe Photoshop. Recently I found a process that I have enjoyed, and one that is quite simple as it only involves a few steps. Given that those steps are typically the same each time, I packaged the steps up into a quick Photoshop Action and am offering here for free download.
Okay, since I’m going post happy here let me start up a topic that we mainly deal with on an everyday basis. Considering that we’re soon to get CS4…and god knows that we aren’t even done learning every little nook and cranny in CS3 yet, lets look and see the benefits in the upgrades while we’re on the move to the next level…err…release.
Tell me…or should I say "Tell Us" what Adobe programs you use on the day to day basis. • What do you hate or love about this/these programs you use everyday? • What do you look forward to in the next versions? • What can you use that hasn’t been implemented in your version? • How can you get work done faster with these improvement(s)
By doing this we will be helping all the people like ourselves improve at work. Create a steady workflow. Possibly do things better with a open mind and learn to appreciate the upgrades as they come from the labs of the creators.
I am one that can’t wait to get my hands on the new software once it arrives. I’ve come to learn that waiting a little while until the upgrade is finally ready/complete is the way to go…just incase of any glitches…you know . Lets all give each other some help here…lets all be heard. You never know!
Here is a very interesting video on Adobe Lightroom explaining how to properly import and export your images from Lightroom. Video done by: Matt Kloskowski over at LR Killer Tips website
All credits to Matt Kloskowski from Lightroom Killer Tips & NAPP
Tip provided by Jeff Witchel, Adobe® Certified Training Provider
Adobe Illustrator CS3 Tip – Reapplying a Selection Command
I just made a selection in a complex design, by first selecting an object Filled with a certain color and going to the Select menu>Same>Fill.
All objects that share that same Fill color with the original are now selected. I change the Fill color of all these selected objects, and click another object in my design. Is there a quick way to reapply this same selection command using my newly selected object without another visit to the Select menu. Yes! Simply press Command+6 (Control+6 on PC) and the last selection command will be repeated using the currently selected object. So all objects that share the same Fill color with the newly selected object will be selected in an instant.
I’m in a middle of a dilemma right now. Holidays are approaching and business normally picks up after the holidays for me and my freelance business. At home I have a powerhouse of a PC that takes care of all the jobs and deadlines that need to be done and processed. 
. Lets all give each other some help here…lets all be heard. You never know!
