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These posts are of things that have been created with Adobe software or its of new stuff to look at free downloads AIR applications all manner of wicked sick stuff.

Graduate for free from Social Media University.

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Mike McHugh

With Social Media being so hot right now, how can you prove that you are, in fact a Social Media Expert? Why not download this PDF from acrobat.com and using just one easy step graduate today! Print it out, stick … Continue reading →

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Photoshop to Flash Catalyst (no.68)

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Mike McHugh

Have a sneak look at Flash Catalyst beta 2. Take a Layered Photoshop File, open it in Flash Catalyst and add interactivity without using any code at all. Create a toggle button and a transition between 2 pages. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Layers tips in Photoshop (No. 66)

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Mike McHugh

Using Layers in Photoshop is an essential part of everyday life. We all have our favourites learned over the years from various sources. These 5 tips for using layers are Mikes absolute favourites. For saving Time, Effort and just plain … Continue reading →

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The good the bad and the retouched (No. 56)

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Mike McHugh

Everyone is so obsessed with looking great, and all the photos we see in magazines are retouched to within an inch of their lives. Not with this technique however. Using Photoshop CS4, Mike shows you how to make yourself or … Continue reading →

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Blob Brush Bonanza (No. 55)

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Mike McHugh

>The blob brush tool in Illustrator CS4 is a very simple and powerful tool. Learn how to customize it use all the options and create some truly creative illustrations. Make a digital Calligraphic style brush that draws perfect vector curves. Also turn the best … Continue reading →

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Three Dee Crocodiles (No. 54)

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Mike McHugh

  Its Alive and in full 3d glory. Learn how to turn simple 2d images into fantastic 3d images for lenticular printing and for viewing with 3d glasses. Using Photoshop CS4 extended it could not be more fun. 

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CS4 is out the door (No. 51)

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Mike McHugh

  The very first introduction to Adobe Creative Suite 4. Live from sunny Christchurch in N.Z. Mike is very excited about all 14 new point products and the 6 all new suites. A quick look at his favorite features. Get … Continue reading →

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Adobe Acrobat 9.0 Pro for creative folks.

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Mike McHugh

         A Special video about Adobe Acrobat 9.0 pro. Acrobat 9.0 has some really cool stuff included for online collaboration, sharing and most especially for Pre-press. Its really wicked so why not watch this short rundown on some … Continue reading →

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Dr.Browns Retouchin’ techniques

Posted on May 13, 2008 by Mike McHugh

OMG, Just launched recently a website dedicated to all things Adobe AND its video. check it out. http://tv.adobe.com/ My favorite Video Show from Adobe TV is Dr. Browns Laboratory.  No one knows who he really is, but the dude sure knows … Continue reading →

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