March, 2010 | CreativePro Network

Sleuthing With Snippets

Mike encounters a strange Story Editor symbol from the Far East, uncovers its identity in a snippet of IDML, and emerges slightly jealous of Illustrator users. And craving sushi.

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• InDesignSecretsLive Seminars — news/updates
• Sessions announced for the Print and ePublishing Conference

Sans Serif Font Free Through April 15, 2010

Brandon Grotesque is a sans serif type family of six weights plus matching italics. It was designed by Hannes von Döhren in 2009/10. Influenced by the geometric-style sans serif faces that were popular during the 1920s and 30s, the fonts are based on geometric forms that have been optically corrected for better legibility. Brandon Grotesque […]

Put Your Portfolio on the Web Without Touching Code

If you’re a photographer or print designer who hasn’t yet created a Web site that represents your work, you’re almost certainly losing out on business. In the past, creating a full-fledged, professional-looking portfolio site took Web design experience and a lot of time. That’s no longer true. You’ve probably heard of the free blogging software […]

Master HD Video with Your DSLR

Press Release Many of the newest DSLRs include HD video capability, and while the interest from the photography community was initially cool, we have seen a recent shift. Photographers are beginning to explore the video capabilities of their cameras and are eager to learn the art and craft of creating high quality video. With the […]

Claro 7 Integrates with Adobe InDesign

Press Release Elpical Software, a growing provider of unique image optimization and workflow solutions for publishers and large enterprises, announces the 7th generation of its Claro line of automatic image enhancement applications. Claro 7 is the result of substantial quality advances made to Elpical’s Claro Individual Image Analysis technology; and market-demanded, deeper integration of image […]

AKVIS ArtSuite Updates to 6.0

Press Release AKVIS announces the update of AKVIS ArtSuite to version v.6.0. ArtSuite is a collection of versatile effects for decorating photos. The Standalone version now supports Frame Packs of Hand Painted Photo Frames. Two new themed frame packs are also available. These frame packs contain frames which have been designed by artists specially for […]

New Portfolio Primer for Creative Professionals

Press Release Portfolios are the definitive showcase that successful creative professionals use to differentiate themselves in an industry that is teeming with unique and memorable work. Design Matters: Portfolios 01 (Rockport Publishers, $24.99) is a key resource for everyone from budding designers with a handful of creative gems, to creative firms who have a long-standing […]

Pattern Design Simplified with Artlandia SymmetryShop 3

Press Release Artlandia, Inc., developer of popular pattern design software, has released Version 3 of Artlandia SymmetryShop, an Adobe Photoshop plug-in for professional pattern design. SymmetryShop 3 provides multiple productivity enhancements and markedly simplifies the design workflow by making the plug-in functionality available as a floating Photoshop panel. SymmetryShop automatically creates the seventeen mathematical types […]