Tag Archives: Illustrator

InDesign Interactive Galleries (No. 89)

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Mike McHugh

InDesign CS5 has a whole bunch of new interactive features. We take a close look at how to use the multi-state objects to create a simple image gallery. We use Adobe Bridge to drage and drop or place images, we … Continue reading →

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Efficient, Flexible Illustrator Artwork (No. 88)

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Mike McHugh

Adobe Illustrator has some fantastic vector drawing tools, great for creating repeated patterns for use on fabrics clothing and any design work. However if you you make the repeat too large the files can become quite cumbersome and the file … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Adobe Illustrator Essential shortcuts (No. 82)

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Mike McHugh

If you want to be a pro at using Adobe Illustrator you need to know these essential tips. These are my absolute favourite and most used tips and shortcuts. Pay close attention because there a quite a few. Drawing tips … Continue reading →

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Starting with Actionscript 3 (No. 65)

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Mike McHugh

An amazing matrix style intro. If you are afraid of Actionscript and want to get into it then this is the one for you. Using Adobe Illustrator and Flash CS4 we create a a button that does something with very … Continue reading →

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A fresh look at Illustrator CS4 (No. 62)

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Mike McHugh

Adobe Illustrator has been around for almost 25 years now. Thats older than many people using it! However for those of us that have been using it for while now, we tend to do things the old way. There are … 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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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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Appearances are everything (No. 47)

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Mike McHugh

 Finally Creative Sweet TV has been recognized for the great tutorials it has been bringing to the public for 2 years now. Adobe Illustrator CS3 has also come along way and this episode highlights a great use for the Appearance Panel and … 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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