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March 30, 2009

17 Photoshop Tutorials

Here are 17 Adobe Photoshop Tutorials, with well-illustrated with screenshots that cover effects that include glowing and 3D text effects. These tutorials also deal with inserting lighting effects to photos and even enhancing them. Also provided are a list of shortcuts every designer should know, and a comprehensive coverage of Photoshop’s Brush tool. These Adobe Photoshop Tutorials are a great starting point to create some really good-looking glow effects and lighting effects.


17 Photoshop Tutorials:

 - Great looking, Easy Collage Effect
 - Create a simple spaceship in Illustrator
 - 3D Text On Fire
 - Into the Light
 - Create great looking text, easily
 - The Brush Experiment
 - Create 3-D text with some extreme lighting
 - Photoshop Lighting Effects
 - Beginners Guide to Photoshop Brushes
 - Creating a Billboard scene in Photoshop
 - Quick tips on how to enhance your photos
 - Transform a day photo into a creepy night one
 - Glowing text in space scene
 - A List of Photoshop Shortcuts Every Designer should Know
 - What does your website say?
 - Create great looking text, easily: Part 2
 - Beginners Guide to Photoshop Brushes

Popularity: 22% [?]


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    59 Flash Tutorials

    Here are 59 well-written Flash Tutorials from flashmymind.com that cover Flash fundamentals and an introduction to the latest version of Flash’s native object-oriented programming language, ActionScript 3, with various coding examples. Most of the animation explained in these Flash Tutorials is done programmatically to better explain ActionScript, its variables and how to build the script. These Flash Tutorials also deal with XML, menu creation, loading multiple images and mouse-based image animation.


    59 Flash Tutorials:

     - Basic Concepts of Flash
     - Animating with Flash
     - Vertical 3D Carousel with ActionScript 3
     - Flash Bubbles with ActionScript 3
     - Multiple 3D Carousels with ActionScript 3
     - Flash 3D Carousel with XML and ActionScript 3
     - 3D Tunnel with ActionScript 3
     - Flipping Image Pieces with ActionScript 3
     - Modern Preloader with ActionScript 3
     - Glowing Text Effect with ActionScript 3
     - Cool Menu with ActionScript 3
     - Random Boxes Text Effect with ActionScript 3
     - Advanced XML Menu with ActionScript 3
     - Cool MovieClip Scroller
     - Creating a Menu via XML
     - XML Pages with ActionScript 3
     - ActionScript 3 TransitionManager
     - ActionScript 3 Trail Effect
     - ActionScript 3 Spiral
     - ActionScript 3 Snowfall Effect
     - Shooting Masks via ActionScript 3
     - ActionScript 3 Shake Effect
     - ActionScript 3 Custom Scrollbar
     - Rotating Mouse Trail with ActionScript 3
     - Rotating Menu via ActionScript 3
     - Revealing an Image with ActionScript 3
     - ActionScript 3 Random Lines
     - ActionScript 3 Random Circles on Image
     - ActionScript 3 Web Portfolio
     - ActionScript 3 Physics
     - Mouse Over Image Animation
     - Cool Mask Animation with ActionScript 3
     - Loading Multiple Images
     - ActionScript 3 Image Mask Animation
     - Image Fill with ActionScript 3
     - ActionScript 3 Growing Lines
     - ActionScript 3 Magnifying Glass Effect

    Popularity: 7% [?]


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    Web Design Tutorials

    There is no limit to the extent to which an element can be designed, as there is room for infinite perfection and these Web Design Tutorials emphasize that at alistapart.com. Web Design principles focus a great deal of emphasis on web page layout, text and typography, and shapes and colors to create a visual experience that has a lasting appeal. Very often, web design combines the process and the product that stylizes and presents the designers idea.


    Web Graphic Design Tutorials:
    These tutorials deal with aspects related to graphic design and style guides. It also explains graphic design for the internet and reiterates how the positioning of an element in a layout can make a huge difference to the overall design.
     - Fluid Grids
     - The Details That Matter
     - Faux Absolute Positioning
     - Writing an Interface Style Guide
     - Saving the Spark: Developing Creative Ideas
     - Design is in the Details
     - Designing For Flow
     - Understanding Web Design
     - Design by Metaphor
     - Staying Motivated


    User Interface Design Tutorials:
    Better known as UI Design, these tutorials help in maintaining a consistent design flow when designing web pages and user interfaces for applications.
     - The Elegance of Imperfection
     - The Elements of Social Architecture
     - Deafness and the User Experience
     - Writing an Interface Style Guide
     - Sign Up Forms Must Die
     - Designing For Flow
     - Understanding Web Design
     - Put Your Content in my Pocket, Part II
     - Never Use a Warning When you Mean Undo
     - Quick CSS Mockups with Photoshop


    Typography Tutorials:
    Typography deals with how text should be displayed for an aesthetic appeal during design. These tutorials cover text size, weight, type and having a flicker free display for avoiding elasticity.
     - Understanding Web Design
     - How to Size Text in CSS
     - CSS @ Ten: The Next Big Thing
     - Setting Type on the Web to a Baseline Grid
     - Big, Stark & Chunky
     - Dynamic Text Replacement
     - Power To The People: Relative Font Sizes
     - Elastic Design
     - Reading Design
     - The Trouble With EM ’n EN (and Other Shady Characters)


    Web Layout Tutorials:
    Essentially, the layout of text and graphics on the screen and how it is done has a deep impact on how things are perceived on the display. These tutorials outline how the layout can be used effectively for displaying these components on the screen.
     - The Elegance of Imperfection
     - Fluid Grids
     - In Defense of Readers
     - The Details That Matter
     - Return of the Mobile Style Sheet
     - Zebra Striping: More Data for the Case
     - Faux Absolute Positioning
     - Sketching in Code: the Magic of Prototyping
     - Zebra Striping: Does it Really Help?
     - Sign Up Forms Must Die

    Popularity: 12% [?]


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    8 Outlook 2007 Tutorials

    Given below are 8 very good Outlook 2007 Tutorials at the University of New Hampshire. Outlook is Microsoft’s email client and includes a calendar, a task manager, a contact manager, and note taking as well. These Outlook 2007 Tutorials explain how to create views for individual folders, maintaining an Address Book, organizing a Calendar and using Outlook without an internet connection and synchronizing it with web mail. Also taught here is how Outlook provides an option to save space on the hard disk by archiving and organizing mails.


    8 Outlook 2007 Tutorials:

    Outlook Views Tutorial
    This Outlook tutorial deals with the stlyes and customization you can carry out on the view available to you when you open Outlook. The arrangement of the folders, frames and windows are explained here.

    Outlook Settings Tutorial
    The level to which Outlook can be customized is explained in this tutorial. The Settings tab in Outlook provides a high level of customization for the user, in terms of folders, archiving and signature handling.

    Outlook Mail Tutorial
    This tutorial explains sending and receiving email messages using Outlook. It also provides instructions on how to create a new email, add the recipients, create signature files, and view other mailboxes.

    Outlook Address Book Tutorial
    The Address Book in Outlook holds all addresses from the Global Address Book and other contacts that the user has stored. This tutorial explains how to create new contacts and store their details, and also how to create contact folders and distribution lists.

    Outlook Calendar Tutorial
    Much like any other calendar, the Outlook Calendar stores the monthly and yearly calendar. However, the Outlook calendar differs in the sense that it allows users create and schedule meetings and appointments with contacts in the Address Book and this tutorial explains how to do just that.

    Outlook Organization Tutorial
    Organizing the folders in Outlook is paramount in quickly and easily finding mails. This tutorial explains the Organize Tool in Outlook 2007 which keeps the view neat and clean. It also discusses the steps for creating sub-folders and rules.

    Outlook Saving Space Tutorial
    Every mailbox is allowed a storage space quota. It is important that the user follows good email management principles to keep this quota in check. This tutorial explains these principles in detail and how to archive your email messages.

    Outlook Offline Access Tutorial
    Offline access is a way to work with outlook when a network connection. This tutorial provides instructions on how Outlook can be setup in this environment and synchronize mails without a network connection.

    Popularity: 8% [?]


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    17 Access 2007 Database Tutorials

    Here are 17 Microsoft Access 2007 Database Tutorials hosted by bukisa.com. Access is Microsoft’s database management application with a graphical interface. These Access Tutorials cover many Access features and concepts, including table creation, database template creation, and database access options. The tutorials also provide an general overview of the Access database, and details on database objects, and adding custom commands in the Access toolbar. 


    17 Access Tutorials:

     - How to Convert Older Version of Microsoft Access Database
     - How to Create a Table in a Microsoft Access Database
     - How to Use the Database Tools Tab in Microsoft Access 2007
     - Overview of Microsoft Access 2007 Database – Access Options
     - How to Use the Create Tab in Microsoft Access 2007
     - How to Use the Home Tab in Microsoft Access 2007- Part 1
     - How to Use the Office Menu in Microsoft Access 2007
     - How to Use the External Data Tab in Microsoft Access 2007
     - How to Create a Microsoft Access 2007 Database Template
     - How to Use the Home Tab in Microsoft Access 2007 – Part 2
     - Overview of Microsoft Access 2007 Database Objects
     - How to Build a Microsoft Access 2007 Database
     - Overview of Microsoft Access 2007 Database
     - How to Enable the Security Warning in Microsoft Access 2007
     - Overview of Microsoft Access 2007 Database Templates
     - How to Add Custom Commands in the Quick Access Toolbar
     - How to Customize the Navigation Pane of Microsoft Access

    Popularity: 10% [?]


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    78 Keyboard Shortcuts for Microsoft Word

    Here are 78 Microsoft Word Keyboard Shortcuts, which include keyboard shortcuts for formating text, line spacing, and selecting text. These shortcuts will help you become more efficient at using Word. They will work with all recent versions of Word.


    Word Function Keys
    F1: Gets Help or visit Microsoft Office Online
    F2: Moves text or graphics
    F3: Inserts an AutoText entry
    F4: Repeats the last action
    F5: Chooses the Go To command (Edit menu)
    F6: Goes to the next frame
    F7: Chooses the Spelling command (Tools menu)
    F8: Extends a selection
    F9: Updates selected fields
    F10:Activates the menu bar
    F11: Goes to the next field
    F12: Save As command


    Control + Function Key
    Ctrl + F2: Print Preview command (File menu)
    Ctrl + F3: Cut to the Spike
    Ctrl + F4: Closes the window
    Ctrl + F5: Restores the document window size (for example, after maximising it)
    Ctrl + F6: Goes to the next window
    Ctrl + F7: Move command (title bar shortcut menu)
    Ctrl + F8: Size command (title bar shortcut menu)
    Ctrl + F9: Inserts an empty field
    Ctrl + F10: Maximises document window
    Ctrl + F11: Locks a field
    Ctrl + F12: Open command (File menu)


    Control + Shift + Function Key
    Ctrl + Shift + F3: Inserts contents of Spike
    Ctrl + Shift + F5: Edit a bookmark
    Ctrl + Shift + F6: Goes to the previous window
    Ctrl + Shift + F7: Updates linked information in a Word source document
    Ctrl + Shift + F8: Makes vertical text block
    Ctrl + Shift + F9: Unlinks a field
    Ctrl + Shift + F11: Unlocks a field
    Ctrl + Shift + F12: Print command (File menu)


    Shift + Function Key
    Shift + F1: Starts context-sensitive Help or reveals formatting
    Shift + F2: Copies text
    Shift + F3: Changes case of letters
    Shift + F4: Repeats a Find o
    Shift + F5: Moves to the last change
    Shift + F6: Goes to the previous pane or frame
    Shift + F7: Launches Thesaurus (Tools menu, Language submenu)
    Shift + F8: Shrinks a selection
    Shift + F9: Switches between a field code and its result
    Shift + F10: Displays a shortcut menu
    Shift + F11: Goes to the previous field
    Shift + F12: Save command (File menu)


    Alt + Function Key
    Alt + F1: Goes to next field
    Alt + F3: Creates an AutoText entry.
    Alt + F4: Quits Word
    Alt + F5: Restores program window size
    Alt + F6: Moves from an open dialog box back to the document for some dialog boxes like Find and Replace.
    Alt + F7: Finds the next misspelling or grammatical error. Check spelling as you type check box must be selected.
    Alt + F8: Runs a macro
    Alt + F9: Switches between all field codes and their results
    Alt + F10: Maximises the program window
    Alt + F11: Displays Visual Basic code


    Alt + Shift + Function Key
    Alt + Shift + F1: Goes to the previous field
    Alt + Shift + F2: Save command (File menu)
    Alt + Shift + F9: Runs GOTOBUTTON or MACROBUTTON from the field that displays the field results
    Alt + Shift + F10: Displays the menu or message for a smart tag. If more than one smart tag is present, switch to the next smart tag and display its menu or message
    Alt + Shift + F11: Starts Microsoft Script Editor


    Control + Alt + Function Key
    Ctrl + Alt + F1: Displays Microsoft System Information
    Ctrl + Alt + F2: Open command (File menu)


    Basic Character Formatting

    • To change text to bold, press Ctrl+B, and to reverse bold back to normal text, press Ctrl+B again.
    • To change text to italic, press Ctrl+I, and to reverse italics back to normal text, press Ctrl+I again.
    • Underline text by pressing Ctrl+U, and to reverse underlining, press Ctrl+U again.

    Changing Line Spacing

    Changing the line spacing inserts extra space between the lines of text in a paragraph (or all paragraphs in a block). In Word, there are three keyboard shortcuts for three common types of line spacing: single-spacing, 1 1/2-line spacing, and double spacing:
    • To single-space a paragraph (or all paragraphs within a text selection), press Ctrl+1.
    • To double-space a paragraph (or paragraphs that are selected), press Ctrl+2.
    • To space 1 1/2 lines, press Ctrl+5. 
    Selecting a Block with the Keyboard

    To quickly select characters and lines as a block, you can use the Shift key in combination with any of the cursor control keys as described on the following pages.

    • Shift+Left Arrow: to select one character at a time to the left of the toothpick cursor.
    • Shift+Right Arrow: to select one character at a time to the right of the toothpick cursor.
    • Shift+Home: to select a block of text from the toothpick cursor to the beginning of the line.
    • Shift+End: to select a block of text from the toothpick cursor to the end of the line.
    • Shift+Up Arrow: to select a block of text from the toothpick cursor to the line above.
    • Shift+Down Arrow: to select a block of text from the toothpick cursor to the line below.

    Shift+Click to Select Text Block of Any Size

    To select a text block of any size, use the Shift+click technique as follows:
    1. Positioning the mouse toothpick cursor where you want the block to start (the anchor point).
    2. Navigate through your document using the vertical scroll bar.
    3. Press and hold the Shift key and then click the mouse where you want the block to end.
    4. The text from the toothpick cursor to wherever you Shift+clicked the mouse is selected as a block.

    F8 Extended Selection Mode

    Press the F8 key multiple times to select specific text, as follows:
    • Select a Word: Press the F8 key twice to select a word. (However, its easier to just double-click the word to select it.)
    • Select a Sentence: Press the F8 key three times with the mouse cursor within a sentence to select that sentence.
    • Select a Paragraph: Press the F8 key four times with the mouse cursor within a paragraph to select that whole paragraph.
    • Select the Entire Document: Press the F8 key five times to select the whole document. (Or press Ctrl+A.)
    To use the mouse and the F8 key together to select text of any size, place the mouse cursor at either end of the selection block and then press the F8 key. Then, go to the other side of the text you need to select and click the mouse cursor.

    To exit F8 Extended Selection mode, press the Esc key.

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    55 Excellent Dreamweaver Tutorials

    Here are 55 well-written Dreamweaver Tutorials, from layersmagazine, teaching a wide variety of Dreamweaver features that you need to know in order to make the most out of this popular web design and development application. Topics covered by these illustrated and video Dreamweaver tutorials include: Ajax menus, Web templates, Photoshop integration, Flash integration, Selectors, CSS, iFrames, Smart objects, Widgets, Forms, Spry navigation, Behaviors, New Extensions, Layers, and Accessibility. (The tutorials are for Dreamweaver versions CS4, CS3 and 8).


    55 Dreamweaver Tutorials:

     - Using Dynamic Web Templates in Dreamweaver, Part 1
     - Using Dynamic Web Templates in Dreamweaver, Part 2
     - Edit an AJAX Drop-Down Menu in Dreamweaver
     - Test Driving Dreamweaver CS4
     - Taking Image Slicing from Photoshop to Dreamweaver
     - Insert Google Ads with Dreamweaver
     - Advanced Selectors in Dreamweaver
     - Dreamweaver Slide Shows: Quick and Creative
     - Redefined HTML Tags
     - Building CSS-Based Layout in Dreamweaver
     - Using IFrames in Adobe Dreamweaver
     - CSS Basics in Adobe Dreamweaver
     - Dreamweaver XML Flash Slideshow Extension
     - Using the Dreamweaver 3D Wall Extension
     - Creating CSS Columns in Dreamweaver
     - Flash Video the Easy Way, Part 1
     - Flash Video the Easy Way, Part 2
     - Dreamweaver CS4 Interface
     - Dreamweaver CS4 Smart Objects
     - Dreamweaver CS4 Widgets
     - Dreamweaver CS4 CSS Features
     - Creating Rollovers in Dreamweaver CS3
     - Printer-Friendly Pages Using Dreamweaver and External Style Sheets
     - Troubleshooting CSS in Dreamweaver
     - Adding Flash Files to a Webpage in Dreamweaver
     - Feathered Transparency With Photoshop & Dreamweaver
     - Feathered Transparency With Photoshop & Dreamweaver
     - Image Slicing in Photoshop CS3
     - Using Forms in Dreamweaver
     - Dreamweaver: Give Your Site a Little Flash with CS3
     - When HTML Goes Bad
     - Cascading Style Sheets: Choosing the Right Selector
     - Dreamweaver and Photoshop Integration
     - Spry Navigation in Dreamweaver CS3
     - Building a Newsletter App in PHP with Dreamweaver CS3
     - Creating Collapsible Panels with Spry in Dreamweaver
     - Three Approaches to Design in Dreamweaver
     - Dreamweaver Code and File Tips
     - Dreamweaver: CSS Jump-Start
     - Time-Saving Templates In Dreamweaver 8
     - Dreamweaver: Spry Collapsing Panel
     - Passing Variables Using Flash and Dreamweaver
     - Swapping Behaviors with Dreamweaver
     - Using Behaviors in Dreamweaver
     - Enhancing Dreamweaver with New Extensions
     - Create Accessible CSS Layouts in Dreamweaver
     - Creating Accessible Tables for Data Using Dreamweaver 8
     - Creating a Navigation Bar with CSS in Dreamweaver
     - Connecting an HTML Form with a CGI Script in Dreamweaver
     - Designing with Layers in Dreamweaver 8
     - Layers vs. Other Design Options in Dreamweaver
     - Defining a Site in Dreamweaver
     - An Overview of CSS in Dreamweaver 8
     - Implementing accessibility in Dreamweaver
     - Site building with DW’s power tools: templates

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