texts: Does a symbol like this or a similar thing already exsist and has its meaning or not?

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I have this symbol sketch:

Does it have an existing meaning?


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How might I go about creating a wave pattern like the attached reference?

I was thinking a 'move-copy' approach. But was wondering if there was something simpler. I'm not too familiar with Illustrator so would love some guidance.

What I'm looking for is vertical 2px lines running in a row then the wave effect.


texts: InDesign Pixelates Placed AI File, Even at High Quality Display Settings

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My placed AI files get pixelated upon placing in InDesign. High Quality Display Settings change nothing about it.

The content of my AI is completely vector-based.

The jaggedness gets exported into PDF and PS-File as well, so this is not just a display problem that would not affect the end product.


texts: Group every object to its background icon

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Is it possible to group all objects at once to their background (If all selected at once)?
For "Asset Export"when exporting huge amount of icons.

Otherwise i have to select every object, like this to group it to its background.

Thanks in advance,


texts: How to import SVG icons to Sketch so that they don't overlap and placed in order?

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I've downloaded an icon set which has a folder containing SVG icons. When I select and drag the SVG files into Sketch, all icons are placed very close to each others so I'm ordering all of them by hand.

If there is a way to order them automatically, I'll be much appreciated.


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There are various colour schemes that said to be in harmony, like the ones you find on Adobe Kuler and Colour Lovers. One can choose if it pleases her mind.

But what if I have some words, or, better, concepts that I want to express by colours? Is there a general theory of translating abstract concepts or even emotions into colours and colour schemes? I guess this does have some cultural aspect.


texts: What do you call it when a letter extends below the word like an underline?

texts: I'm trying to search for this thing but I'm unsure what terms to use.  I see it a lot in logos.  It's where a letter, typically the last, extends down under the word like a thick underline.  Sometimes they use it as a background for more text.


texts: How can I set opacity for an image in GIMP 2.6.x?

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I've searched and found advice to use a GIMP layers dialogue in e.g. How do you get transparent colour on Gimp? However, in my version of GIMP (2.6.8 for Mac), Layers doesn't seem to be set up to display a dialogue. I've seen it in previous versions but hunted and not found anything under the Layers menu that will bring up the Layers dialogue.

How, in the present version of GIMP, can I set the opacity image-wide to 30% or 70%?


texts: How to remove color areas from an image?

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How I can remove all color areas from an image?

I don't mean desaturate. Desaturate turns color into gray. I want to turn any color into white, and preserve any existing grays and blacks.

For instance in old print engravings they would dab paint onto the engraving print. I would like to restore it to the original engraving part of it and remove the painted on parts. Or something similar with old pen & ink illustration when they would start with a black and white image and then a colorist would screen a few solid color areas on top of it later, I would like to be able to restore it to the original colorless drawing.

Example of an engraving, I would like to remove the red splotch and restore it to the original engraving:


texts: Illustrator: how to fill space between 2 shapes

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I have drawn this in illustrator:

It's just a circle and a hand drawn line with the paint brush tool on top of each other.

How do I go about filling in on of the two halves with a color?


texts: How to create animated videos like this link?

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S5cFLTTIF30
I want to be able to make videos like this link. I've installed AutoDesk Maya but can't find much online help for self learning it. If there is any other software to help me create videos like this link? I want a software which be easy to learn. And less time taking to create animated videos.
 Thanks!


texts: Using Photoshop, what is the best technique to "undo" drop shadows from flattened images?

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A note upfront: The background does not have to "survive" the process. It's the type (and visible style/design) I'm after.

I have this situation:

Using Photoshop, what is the best technique to "undo" the drop shadows from a flattened image like this?

I'm guessing cutting out the individual letters and symbols with manually traced paths would be an option, but the results are not satisfying. Also, the image above is a cropped screenshot… as the complete image contains more than 100 characters and symbols, manually tracing each and every one of them steals too much time.

I'm open for any suggestion that works and helps me save time.


texts: gradients/blurs - How do I reproduce this gradient?

texts: I've been trying to reproduce this art but can't get such smooth blur and how it just "drags" like smoke... Where should I do it: Photoshop or Illustrator. And how to do it?


texts: Is there a way to automate the merging of groups in photoshop, one by one?

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In a file, I have about 10-20 groups of independent layers each.
Is there a script/action that identifies each group and merges them one by one?
As of now, it takes me a lot of time waiting on a group to merge before merging the other one.


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I asked for a critique on my personal logo before and got an amazing response from you guys. thank you! So i abandoned that idea and now have created this new logo.

Basically, I am a graphic designer, already known by the name Miss Graphics and I am trying to rebrand my image.

This was my previous question which shows what my old logo looked like:
Critique my logo and help choose colour

Design process involved experimenting with various icons and signature fonts but after the last critique I received I decided to go for some icon.

The concept I have tried to present here is pentool (for to represent graphics) with eyes/glasses (to represent "Miss") sort of a look incorporating the letter M as the basic shape. Please let me know if this is how you perceive it as well.

Also, Please let me know what you think of the logo generally, the colour scheme and geometric/3D effect. Any other comments you might have on whats good and what can be improved, I will greatly appreciate it. Thank you!


texts: How to keep pointed stroke on a triangle after expanding?

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How do I keep my pointed bottom edges of the triangle sharp? I have a triangle with a stroke but after I expand the shape it looses it's pointed edges but only at the bottom, why is this? I haven't had this problem with any other shape besides a triangle.

Screen shot of before (left) and after expansion (right):


texts: Saving PSD to PNG with layer transparencies loses layer effects

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I've got a PSD of a shirt mockup that has several effect layers for highlights and shadows, and then layers for shirt colors.

What I'm trying to do is use this in a web based editor where I can programatically set the background color without having to load a separate image per color - the base PNG would be an overlay allowing the color to show through.

I need to save the mockup to a transparent PNG with no shirt colors - just the highlights and shadows.

However, when I do save as a PNG or save for web as PNG with none of the shirt color layers visible, the resulting PNG doesn't maintain the transparency.

Here's the sample file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/f1j5bj4nk48l9l0/tee-mockup.psd

The shading group is set to passthrough, and the layers in it are set to color dodge, screen, color burn and multiply.

I can't for the life of me how to save this as a PNG with transparencies/layer effects intact. I know this is possible because many online editors are using mockups just like this. Is there a specific method for doing this? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!


texts: Can you identify the font used in this CAPTCHA please?

texts: Can you please help me identify this font?


texts: Difference between Pantone FORMULA GUIDE and DESIGNER FIELD GUIDE?

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I need to buy a new Pantone color swatch. I need one that says which percentage of Pantone colors are needed to create another Pantone colors (read: formula guide).

Now, I read that newer color swatches pages are very thin, I'd like to have heavy cardboard pages, like in old guides.

Maybe the DESIGNER FIELD guide has heavier pages? I don't really understand the difference between the two guides.


texts: Single stroke / monoline text in Inkscape for laser engraving

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I'm trying to prepare a design in Inkscape to be sent to a laser cutter that should engrave some small text, with just with a single line.

Using the text tool and converting to a path gives me an outline of the text, which is not what I want.

How can I create text that uses a stroke instead of an area?


texts: How should I handle delivery of original design assets to clients?

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I'm increasingly having clients request delivery of all native files, including stock photos, fonts, etc. used in a design. Currently I've been using Thinkstock for photography, which only allows downloaded assets to be used in design work on one machine. Typically font licensing agreements also limit usage of purchased fonts to machines within one business. So it seems I need to be telling clients to repurchase all assets used in a project, which seems like overkill.

The bigger problem is often stock photos and the like have been incorporated in design pieces after some retouching, color alterations, etc., so the client would need access to the edited, brand-specific versions and not just original files. Obviously going forward, we'll need to more specifically communicate up-front how design assets are handled, but what suggestions do you have for dealing with handing off assets?


texts: How to copy a clipping mask in illustrator without both the copies not being linked to each other?

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I tried copying the clipping mask by holding alt and dragging the mask, but when I "release" one mask, both the masks are released.

Is there a way to copy the path I created with the pen tool? I want to use the same path as the opacity mask in other location on the same artboard.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, I am new to illustrator.


texts: How can I visually represent and make a good contrast between Mechanical Stairs and fixed stairs?

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The title says pretty much it. But here a little more context:

There's a EXIT sign I want to improve. I should look something like this:

Fixed stairs <= EXIT  => Mechanical Stairs

My questions:

1) How can I represent graphically and unequivocally the two type of stairs?
2) Should I place just graphics, just text, or both to indicate them?


texts: Mis-matching color profiles when copying layers from one document to another

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I'm attempting to copy some color layers from 1 document to another.  When I drag the folder of color layers over I get this message:

"Are you sure you want to convert colors to a destination document with a color profile that does not match the current RGB working space?"

I do not wish to convert the colors...  Therefore...

Ok.  Seems like maybe one document has the profile sRGB, and the other document has profile Adobe RGB...  So, I view EDIT>COLOR SETTINGS on each document thinking they must not match.   BUT, when I view both under color settings, both documents have the color settings sRGB...

What am I missing?  Any help is much appreciated.

Regards,

Wyatt


texts: Merge pen tool paths to be able to select each segment individually

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I have drawn an image using the pen tool. They are currently individual paths, I want to merge these paths to create a single vector shape so that I can be able to select each segment individually using the white arrow tool and add a different colour to each segment.

Have tried selecting all then Object > Expand. Then Pathfinder > Merge (wont let me merge)

It only works if I add 1pt stroke. Then Object > Expand > Fill & Stroke > Ok ....then I am able to merge but this means having visible stroke paths I cant remove.


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What decisions and factors should be considered to determine when to use ligatures? Only in headings? Only in body? Purely by eye?

I ask because about seven people looked over a poster design and liked it. One noticed, "hey Ryan, the f and i in identification are so close the dot is missing." Now, after being pointed out, others think its an error as well. I had to explain what a ligature was, and that it wasn't a mistake.

The font is Futura:

When, if ever, should someone use ligatures?


texts: What is color value (white light) reflecting, and how do I achieve it?

texts: I actually made up this solarization effect, but it's based off a simple algorithm I hadn't seen before. The answer below explains how to get it:


texts: Using Gimp 2 to color to alpha still leaves a slight background color in image

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How do you remove the background completely using the color to alpha method ? it looks like it detects the edges well and puts the transparency background boxes in the background, but upon further inspection the new image still has a bit of a background color to it. Wondering how to take the background completely out of the image.

Thanks for the help I hope that is specific enough,
Nate


texts: How to add many personalized sizes in Photoshop?

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I would like to add many personalized sizes in Photoshop CC.

Someone knows where I can find the file with the personalized sizes created by user?

Below the screen "New Document" with the personalized sizes created by user.

(File | New | Saved Tab)


texts: I have this shape and I want only the square corners to round. When I round the whole thing, it affects the circle part...


texts: Lorem ipsum equivalent for Spanish, Polish and other languages?

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I'm testing out some fonts, and I'd like to see how they look with language that use more than the basic latin alphabet, in my case Dutch, German, Spanish, Polish and Portuguese.

Is there a tool (preferably online) that can generate lorem ipsum like text which looks like one or more of those languages?


texts: Convert painting to a 20/30 color photoshop document

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I have a very old painting. This painting has been scanned and needs to be cleaned. By cleaned I mean: I define a color set of about 20/30 individual colors, and each pixel of the color is assigned to the color that matches it the most.

There are currently color nuances, shadows, dirt, and so on on the picture, and what i would need is the same image "the modern way", with solid matte colors. (the color beeing the average of the current color of that area)

for example the background a light red, but based on illumination and so on its not the same red everywhere.. I define the kind of red i would like, and apply it to the whole backgroundpixels..

It could be done by hand, but It would cost too much, so i have to automate it somehow.. What is the best way to do this?


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I'm trying to apply a gradient mesh to a photo in illustrator to create a blurred vector background. It limits me to using 50 x 50 columns and the results are very blocky. I had downloaded a vector from iStock for work purposes and noticed that the blurred background had much more than a 50 x 50 grid and it was very smooth lake a gaussian blur effect. I can't find anything about how to achieve this. I'm using CS4 if that makes a difference.

Here is the image I want to emulate:

Here is my attempt:


texts: Strokes with same width change when exporting to .psd

texts: I draw some shapes and paths with the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator. I put a stroke on all of them with the same width. For some reason I must export my work as .psd but when I export it and change it to pixels the strokes haven't the same width: one of them is one pixel the other is two pixels. I don't know how to solve this problem? Or why is this happening.


texts: Why is the image always faded when it is inserted to sketch?

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When I try to insert images to my sketch app, they're faded in white.
I have googled but couldn't find the answer.
What am I doing wrong?


texts: How to remove object excess outside of object frame in Adobe InDesign

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Every time I export my interactive PDF, the framed object (in this case, an imbedded video clip) spills out of the frame border as if the objects itself is layered above its own object frame.
When I export, it goes from this:

To this:

How can I resolve this issue?
Cheers,
R


texts: File size dilemma in Photoshop for print-quality large banner

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I'm an intern at a marketing department and got an assignment to update a banner with new information, and was directed to a pdf file to edit. It was only 3MB, which seemed very low for a large print-quality file (about 100 x 30 inches in size), but I opened it in Photoshop anyway (the original PSD and InDesign files are apparently misplaced).

I edit the image, flatten it back down without changing any settings (300 dpi, CMYK, the works), and suddenly I can't save a new file as a pdf since it's too large, almost 3 gigabytes. With no layers and exactly the same settings as the original pdf, I have no idea how to compress the file back down without losing quality. How was it only 3MB in the first place? I have no idea, and neither does anyone else, it seems.

Is there any way I can reduce the size without compromising the print quality? The lowest I can get to is 50MB after changing dpi to 150, but I'm not sure it's safe to tamper with that either.


texts: How can I create a template of this boat deck out of a photo?

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I want to be able to take a picture of the deck of a boat -- sample pics included. It is a flat plane. I want to be able to input the picture in my CAD program to create templates that I will cut.

UPDATE
I've been doing my homework with all the information you gave me, I really appreciate the help. You know your stuff. This photogrammetry is confusing, so much info to learn especially for a rookie like myself. I've been playing around with Meshroom a little more just beacuse it looks more user friendly. I was able to put in some pictures into the program but now its giving me a error message.

Right now I'm using the prodim proliner for the measurements, but honestly for the price that it cost its not that easy to work with in some spaces and it still takes me some time to measure. I'm not happy with it at all. Do you think that Meshroom would be suitable for me? You also mentioned a CAD program with reverse engineering would work?


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So I have to design 3 billboards and this is pretty much my first time doing it where it goes to print. I'm used to designing small scale stuff so this task is a bit daunting.

I would just like to know how much bleed I should allow for a billboard of say 9 metres by 6 metres and also at which sizes and dpi I should be working at. I read some of the other posts that mentioned taking down the size to 9cm x 6cm with an output of 300dpi or 900cm x 600cm at an output of 30dpi. I'm not sure.


texts: Symbols or templates in Illustrator for use in developing an icon set

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I know that symbols and templates are terms already used in Illustrator for different purposes; but what I am looking for is something that could help me avoid drawing the same objects multiple times.

For example if was doing a icon set as a sprite in a single document and each icon had the same background, I would like to be able to draw that background once and use it for all the icons in the set. I know that I can do this by copying and pasting but then if I need to change the background I have to duplicate the change for each icon, which I suppose could be hundreds in the case of some icon sets so I'm assuming there's some way of avoiding this and making one change which would affect all - much like the way a global swatch works in colour but with an object instead of a swatch. Is there anything like this?

I know I suppose I could use the symbol sprayer and or graphic styles and I did have a look at them but the symbol sprayer doesn't seem very accurate seems to be more for fills and art that something like designing an icon set; and the graphic styles seemed to be more geared up towards styles not much use for paths from what I could see.


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I look for some general typographic rules (or at least advices) for hyperlinks placed as part of text that can be in both electronic and printed version. Specifically I want to solve these issues:

If a hyperlink is immediately followed by an interpunction (comma, full stop) it is ambiguous if it is the part of the hyperlink or not (especially if monospaced non-underlined style is used for links in printed version). I tend to replace such an interpunction with a space (which is ergonomic for copying in the electronic version), but it breaks rules for interpunctions.

Descenders breaking underline of hyperlinks (p, y etc), which became the default underlining style some years ago, solved the problem of hiding descending parts of glyphs (especially if the underline is fat), but on the other hand if the spaces are narrow, it is sometimes confusing if the broken underline means one or two neighboring links. I tend to use semitransparent solid underline, which also works for printed version of text.

The example of such a confusion: the link(old) - because of the broken underline, one can not be sure at the first glance if it is one old link or two links (new one and old one). Of course there should be space before the opening bracket, but with some fonts and letter spacing this can be a visual problem even with the space.
Hopefully more convincing example of several consecutive links:
for more info, follow these links: decent, but old, biased, newest, recommended In this case I sometimes add square brackets [decent, but old], [biased], [newest, recommended]
Are there some standard ways (or at least consensus) to solve these issues?


texts: How to create this grainy & pixelated effect?

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How do you recreate the effect as seen in this picture through Photoshop? I'm talking about the grainy texture...

I tried using noise filter and played with layer blends, but the result is less than what I'd expected it to be like:

I've been sitting up all night trying to figure this out and all I can think now is "GRAAAAIIIINS"


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I would like to do manually an spectrum sound with Illustrator :

What can I use ? Pencil ? Brush ? If yes what sort ? Thank you

PS : I have a wacom tablet

My bad result :


texts: Opacity turning colour into a yellowish tint

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This may be something simple or stupid on my behalf, but i'm still a student :)

I am creating an image as shown in the screenshot, with various opacities. The right side has no opacities (100%), and always decreasing to the left.
The low opacity shapes seem to have a yellowish tint, especially when saved to pdf or as such.

Is there a way to lessen this? Or is it just how the opacities work?

Thank you!


texts: What font is used in the following image? (2014 Brazil)


texts: How to convert a tiff image to vector scale format (PDF) in Inkscape?

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I would like to convert a tiff image to the vector scale format for publishing my article in a scientific journal. I created the tiff file using Gimp.But the journal only accepts the figures in vector scale format (PDF). Is it possible to convert the tiff files into vector scale format? what is the easiest way for the conversion? The images are the outputs(results) of DS visualizer and Ligplot.

Your suggestions would be appreciated.


texts: What's most important, GPU or CPU, when it comes to Illustrator?

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I'm working with extremely large illustrator files on a MacBook Pro 2015. Now I'm looking for a setup that will make life smoother for me.

I need to know what's most important – fast CPU or GPU?

Would it get a lot faster if I for instance install an external GPU to my Macbook Pro or should I forget Mac and go for a Windows computer?

I mean since Illustator still(!) only uses one core from the CPU I guess it's all about gigahertz when it comes to CPU?

A lot of questions in one post here but the main issue is: how should I think when it comes to make Illustrator fast?

Edit: I should perhaps add my current config:
Macbook Pro 2015, 2,5 GHz Intel Core i7 with NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M 2048 MB and 16 GB 1600 MHz DDR3

Also I should note that when working with my documents Illustrator runs at 100% of CPU constantly. 100% as in one out of four cores.

Update oct 2017: I have now tested my document on a Windows computer with one of the fastest desktop processors out there right now, the i7 4.0 Ghz and it wasn't that much faster to be honest. Next up will be testing with a computer that has a major GPU.


texts: Is there an easy way to do coarse halftone color separations?

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It used to be a piece of cake using Postscript. But Adobe has long since dropped that feature (so far as I can tell).

I have a CMYK design I want to give to my silk screener to do some T-shirts. He likes a coarse 60 line screen. Right now I'm taking each color separately and converting to a bit map and trying to take care each screen is tilted at a different angle to avoid obnoxious moires. It is time consuming and I'm not enjoying satisfactory results.

Edit: Adding a screen shot of my print window from Adobe Illustrator:

We don't have an imagesetter. We have a few Brothers, Konica Minolta Biz Hubs, and a Xerox Phaser.

I can get them to do CMYK separations but all the output looks like continuous tone.

For the silk screener I work with, I use translucent paper so he can use the print outs to burn the stencils


texts: Opening and editing Adobe Illustrator (.ai file) in older Adobe CS4 or CS5 version?

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I'm doing some design work where I've been sent an .ai file that opens up in my (older) version of Adobe Illustrator (CS4 or CS5) as a blank box. I've tried opening it using different programmes but no success. I can't figure out how to change the .ai or save as an EPS so I can actually see the image. Is there a way to do this? Do I have to get the latest Illustrator to view? Also, if I am able to open it in my version, would it change the illustration format (the layers, etc.) at all or would I be able to carry on editing as it was left?

Sorry it's such a long winded question, I'm new to using Illustrator as I've been using Photoshop up until now :)


texts: How to create own bleed markings to cut after printing?

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We are making PDFs/EPS files to print. If we needed to make a crop mark to cut, we made small 90 degree angles from lines in the corners where the graphic was white.

I checked crop marks which you can make in Illustrator but I don't like it. I need something similar. My question is: can I make something like a custom rectangle? Possibly by creating a rectangle on the artwork (including bleeds) and with a click or some action it transforms that there are only corners left about 15 mm long. So it looks like there are 4 black corners in the end of dartboards.

This is what I'm trying to achieve:


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I'm using Illustrator and doing a typography course. In order to create a bit more visual weight, I'm trying to mimic the idea of sound resonance through color. In this image

I simply use the blend tool to duplicate the type and after creating outlines and expanding the shape I try using the radial gradient as I need the center to be dark and the last blocks of type to be grey.

What happens instead is that every letter gets its own gradient.
Can you guys think of a smart way to go around this. I've found a solution to my issue by manually lowering the opacity, but I'm wondering if there's a more efficient way to approach this.
Thanks


texts: Adobe Indesign automatic deletion of overflow text

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Indesign CS5.5 (v7.5.2)

Is there an automated method to simply remove all overset text in a text frame?

I don't want it hidden by a smaller frame. I want it gone.

I spend so much time simply removing pages of overset text it would be helpful if there was a command such as "Remove overset text" or "Truncate text from here".

Thanks!


texts: How to distribute large amount of icons in Illustrator?

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I want to make a design where there will be a lot of randomly placed icons. A few of them will be a different color to visually form the shade of some large object.

Kind of like this effect, but with random icons instead of individual elements:

I tried to make it using symbol sprayer tool, but I find it quite tedious to prepare all the symbols beforehead, and to carefully spray them not to overlap and to get them distributed evenly.

Next thing I tried to do was to use pattern tool, but what I found after expanding the appearance of the object with pattern fill was that Illustrator actually just duplicated the pattern object and made it a mess to work with individual objects again (e.g. select them collectively and change the color). And also the pattern didn't look good...

Is there any other way to do this?

Where I am so far:


texts: Adobe InDesign: Lines of text are not lining up despite tab being set

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In InDesign, I have a text frame for which I have adjusted the Tab-Settings (Type -> Tabs) so that the first tab starts at 10mm. In the text frame I currently have two lines of text, each having being set to the same typeface (Akzidenz-Grotesk Next)  but different type sizes, 6pt and 30pt. Despite the tab having been set for the entire text frame, the two lines of text are not starting at the exact same vertical point; the second line, the one with a 30pt type size, start a little further inward (in the screenshot below I have added a guide to show what I mean).

Why is that? Is it because there is some sort of margin or padding set within the typefaces' font file? How can I make sure that these two lines line up vertically?


texts: Affinity Designer: slice tool doesn't match with the artboard

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I'm trying to export different images by using the automatic slice tool in Export Persona mode, but it doesn't match with my artboard and sometimes it adds a pixel I don't need.

Someone could tell me why and how to fix it?


texts: What does the Dreamweaver grid layout refer to, and what is the standard?

texts: I saw that in Dreamweaver, as well as in .psd, designers use guides to separate the page layout in 'grids'. I suppose this is tied to the idea of responsive web design, but I want to know why a certain number, and how the concept works.


texts: Exporting image to gray-scale single channel PNG 8bit in Photoshop

texts: I know I can very easily export an image to PNG 8bit with just a single color channel in Gimp. But I can't figure out how to do that in Photoshop. "Export as" gives an option to reduce number of bits per channel but not to reduce number of channels,even in gray-scale mode.Can Photoshop do that without any external plugins?And if not,is there a free/commercial plugin that can do that?


texts: Considerations when using multiple font faces (on webpage or CD cover)

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I’m experimenting with fonts for learning purposes, and I noticed that using only one font type looks many times plain, but using more can easily make a mess out of my webpage and CD cover (these are the ones I’m experimenting with).

I have hard time finding the balance, so I’m curious if there is a rule of how many different fonts can I use, or what kind of fonts can balance each other.

I read the answers for Guidelines for logos using multiple typefaces , but I want to express two or more different things (like the formal/elegant mood of a music school and the feeling of a particular work of theirs) and I'm still stuck.


texts: How do I color just the outer union of two concentric circles in Sketch?

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I'm looking to add a separate fill to the areas labeled "Color" in the diagram below. I'm using Sketch 3.

The concentric circles were both created by subtracting two concentric circles from each other.

Please let me know if this is enough information to move forward, as this is my first time posting.


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I am working on a solar themed Christmas card and for that to work I need a Christmas tree shaped sunspot. I have tried to draw one by hand but I can't make a convincing one. So I was wondering if there was some relatively simple trick to warp a spot into a tree.

For example this image:

The best that I can do is distort it with smerge and try to clone smaller copies on top of it. (this is 2 tiers, I want 3 like this). But the most difficult part is keeping the structure around the spot real.


texts: Fastest Path Offsetting Method in Inkscape

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I am looking for the quickest way to offset the below path inward a specific distance:

So that it looks like this:

This is very easy in AutoCAD using its Offset command where you specify the desired offset distance, select the line or poly line you would like to offset, and then either drag the cursor outside or inside the line or poly line to offset it outward or inward respectively.

What would be the quickest way to do this in Inkscape? Thus far I am having to use circles, rectangles and guides to create an offset copy of the original path, and then use the Path Division command to punch it through the original path like this:

As you can see, this is a very, very lengthy procedure. Surely there must be quicker and easier way to do this?


texts: How do I change the border radius for multiple points at the same time in the new Adobe Illustrator CC 2018?

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Since the last update of Illustrator the interface has become very clean. The border radius functionality has disappeared and can be accessed by double clicking in one corner but it's a pain now to just change al border radii in one single stroke.

Any ideas? Or am I missing a feature?


texts: How to merge text layers without converting text to shapes or rasterizing them in PS CC?

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Every time I create a text box in Photoshop using the Type Tool, it puts the text box in a separate layer. Is there a way to merge text layers to better manage a group of text boxes?

The options I've seen to merge them involve converting the text to shapes or rasterizing them but after doing this I can no longer keep editing the text


texts: How Do I Cut A Hole In An Image In Corel Draw?

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I want to cut a hole out of an image.

When using Corel Draw I want to be able to draw some lines on the image to make a shape, select the inner part of the shape and delete it from the image leaving me with a hole in the image.

I am much more familiar with Flash where I just import an image, break it apart, draw a shape on it and delete the contents of the shape thereby creating a hole in the image.


texts: is there a general rule of thumb about max # of font styles on a web page?

texts: I seem to remember coming across a UX rule several years ago referring to the max number of font styles that should be used on a webpage. Can anyone here who is more involved with UX provide some insight on this? Is the general rule max of 3 where a style is defined as any variation/combination of font attributes such as size (12, 14, 16, etc), family (arial, etc), weight, etc?


texts: Unable to create image of a certain size (25mm x 11mm, 300DPI)

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I've been asked to create an image of 25mm x 11mm, with 300 DPI. I'm far from an expert so I've simply tried to create a new image in GIMP with these specifications.
The program doesn't allow me to use exactly 25mm x 11mm, the values are automatically adjusted (see screenshot).

I assume this is some constraint based on pixel to mm conversion or something like that.
What exactly causes this constraint and is there no way to create a image with the previously mentioned specifications?


texts: Photoshop full screen mod on macOS High Sierra

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looking for options to display Photoshop in FULL SCREEN mode in macOS High Sierra, why its not possible, even if I am holding key btn "ALT" on green circle button on top-left corner, there is still just "+" symbol, yes it will make window on full screen but no as a new desktop, for example like safari and other apps.

Looking for this symbol:


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When I work with bold colors in Illustrator I get these ugly edges between shapes. Both previewed in Illustrator and when exported (I have played around with different formats and settings).

I think it has always been like this, I just don't use such colors that often (or avoid). I feel like it has something to do with anti-aliasing and "blending with gamma" (I don't really know how to word this correctly, hope you understand), because without anti-aliasing it's not there. And if i copy the shapes to Photoshop and use "blend RGB colors using gamma" set to 1.0 in the color settings, it gets a little better.

I know this is not such a big problem for most, but it really distracts me to no end! Is there any way to remove it? Or just make it less noticeable?

Where the blue and red meet there's a dark ugly edge


texts: What's the name of the font used in the given picture?

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I found this image from an unknown source.

I have searched on  whatfontis.com but could not exact font.


texts: Scale proportionally in Adobe apps without shift key?

texts: I'm using adobe illustrator (and indesign and photoshop) on a surface book windows laptop, which allows you to use the full version of Illustrator on the detached screen, which acts as a tablet although it is running the full apps rather than mobile apps. This is great, except that I can't figure out how to scale proportionally without the keyboard attached (using shift key). Is there another way to do this? Thanks in advance for any insights!


texts: What color should i design my artwork for printing on a black shirt

texts: If I'm designing for a black shirt how could i send my design should it be black and im going to instruct them that it should be white or should i make the background black and the design white


texts: How to convert a selection to shape in a single step?

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I wanted to know if there is a way using Photoshop (2015).
What I want to do is to convert a selection to shape, actually I use the Polygonal Lasso tool to draw my shape, convert the selection to path and define the path to shape.
However this way I'll need to pick the shape from the mene and enter it again in the same position, I'd like to avoid this and have my shape already placed / sized when defined.


texts: i have letter head design. Size is A4. I want to print in full bleed. How do I achieve with A 4 paper . If I take this design to print , it gives white margin out side the design.  I am using Adobe illustrator.


texts: How to use one a group of objects on one layer to cut into another?

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I have a basic shape (crescent shape) on one layer and a bunch of lines on another layer.

I want to use the red lines to "cut" the crescent shape.
Not in a mask but actually alter the crescent shape so that is is made out of individual shapes.

The result would look like this:

Here I just faked it by turning the red lines white.

I have followed the instructions here but they do not work.

I have tried every order of:

Selecting all red lines first, then the crescent shape and trying Path -> Unison, Difference, etc.
Selecting shape first, then red lines and trying Path -> Unison, Difference, etc.
Same combination of order with Object -> Clip -> Set

All I can get to happen is that the black object totally disappears.

I have also tried grouping and un-grouping the red lines.

This has raised some questions

How do I do this?
A lot of answers rely on converting the crescent object to a path.  How do I know if a shape is an object or path? I thought shapes were only the primitives like circles and squares - why is there a difference here?
Regarding the group thing, I understand the resulting XML code differences, but is there any difference in how groups and objects (or objects made up of paths if that is a thing) are treated? Is there a way to visualize what objects are in what (if any) groups?


texts: Can you please recommend free or inexpensive software, or a plug-in that will allow me to preview/visualize a flat 2d square image when it has been folded in half or in thirds?


texts: How to create this cracked leather texture effect in photoshop?

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The Instagram logo pulls off this effect nicely to create a cracked brown-leather look.  How can I create this texture? (regardless of the color)

Instagram logo:


texts: Illustrator CS6 align objects keyboard shortcut

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Is it possible to create a custom keyboard shortcut in Adobe Illustrator CS6 on OS X 10.8.5 to align and/or distribute objects (center/left/right/etc)? I know I can open the Align window, but I would like to apply the alignment with a shortcut.

Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts doesn't provide an option and it isn't clear to me how, if possible, to write my own in a keyboard shortcut file (e.g. /Users/user/Library/Preferences/Adobe Illustrator CS6 Settings/en_US/custom.kys).


texts: Programmatically created a gradient effect through division of space into fine mesh, and then colouring each box. SVG output huge! How to simplify?

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I am fancying up the output of one frame of my simulation. In particular, I decided to draw out a relevant background chemical. I used Cairo to execute about the only approach I am familiar with for such a problem: divide up the background into a fine mesh, and calculate the alpha (representing the strength of the chemical in a particular box) at each box separately. Here's what the background alone looks like when zoomed out:

And when zoomed in:

There are around 270k paths, each with 4 nodes. Total file size of the background is around 70 MB.

Simplifying paths doesn't do anything, because the paths are already super simple (just a box). I am hesitant to rasterize (which is about the only option I know of right now), so I wonder: are any other options?


texts: I'm very new to AI and am still learning about curves. I would like to know if it is possible to apply transforms to the curve between two anchor points. Specifically, I would like to increase the stroke size between two anchor points but would also like to know if other operations are possible also. When I scale currently it only increases the handle size.


texts: How to wrap an image around a path using Photoshop?

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I am trying to make model of some chemical reactions. I am using a circle path. The only thing I know how to do is wrap text around the path but not sure how to wrap an image. The image is a thick arrow with some formula written on it (all rasterized).

To give you a better idea, it looks kind of like this except there will be things written on the arrows and I need to have space between them where I write the results of the reactions.


texts: Exported image not rendering correctly in iOS

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I have this image in .ai format and I exported it out as png of sizes: 25x25, 50x50 and 75x75 pngs for iOS tab bar icon.

But when it renders in iPhone, I see this (the first icon - looks like an egg):

So what is the issue here? Pixels too dense in the original illustration? Not a graphic designer so please help me understand how can I fix it.


texts: Illustrator - Recolor text with 2 different colors

texts: I have a piece of text that uses a 2 different colours, one for the titles and one for the paragraphs. Is there any way the colours can be edited using something like Recolour Artwork, so that you don't have to select the single pieces but just change the colours in the block of text.


texts: Is Frutiger font family in the public domain?

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Frutiger was released in 1976, this means that more than 30 years have passed, which usually means that copyright should have expired by now on the font.

I'm not sure what the law is concerning this font. It's a historically very important font, used in public signage everywhere.

I'm referencing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frutiger
And the rather inflammatory: http://mac3.org/download.php?id=21364


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I'm working on my first freelance project and I have question regarding a copyright issue.

In a sample website design I showed to my client, there is a list of his past clients with their logos on it (I got the logo from Google image search). I told him that if he want to use their logos, he should ask for their permission and files. But now he asked me to use those logos on the actual live website. When I asked if he got the permission, he said just leave it to him.

My questions:

Who actually should ask for permission & files, me or the client?
If I use those logos, can I protect myself by laying a clause in the completion invoice (since the contract is signed already before the project started) that the client will hold any responsibilities in regards to the logos' copyright?

Thank you


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I am producing a new application icon for a query menus and I would critique about this icon:

The aim of this icon is to represent the group of dishes, like in a folder tree found in many operating systems.


texts: Made transparent background for a signature: tools gratis on line without sign in/registration

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We suppose that I put my signature on a piece of white paper with my first and last name on it. After I execute a scan of this signature in .pdf, or .png or .tiff, etc. (as file image).
What are the steps of a specific software to select only the signature, make the background transparent so that I can move it in a word document using only free tools on line without sign in or registration?


texts: How can I see what Irfan View did to my original image?

texts: I used Irfan View's "Auto Adjust Colors" to remove yellow tint in bathroom image under. But I want see all changes and steps so I can learn myself what variables to adjust.


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How small font sizes and details can I print in a risograph?

Does it matter which model of riso machine it is?

How much difference does the coarseness of the paper do?

(A print test scanned with scale would be wonderful, if anyone has a link to that it would save my day! :) )


texts: Does adding navigation to presentation slides help the audience?

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I'm creating a presentation template and I'm thinking of placing a little navigation on one side of the page to show viewers where they are in the presentation and whats left.

Does this make sense?


texts: Which software can create real mechanical simulation?

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I know this SE is not the best place to ask this question but there are no mechanical eng. or CAD related SE.

I want to make simulations which transmits movement with contacts. For example rotation of series of gears with rotating only first gear. I searched a solution for Catia but only solution that I found was using constrains which is not suitable for my purpose.

Does anyone know a software that can make this?


texts: How to change the color of a pattern or texture in Photoshop?

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How would I go about replicating the following pattern in Photoshop, with a different background color than this gray one?

Of course, it would be best if the pattern could be on its separate layer, so it can be compatible with any background color.

I've tried using the pen/pencil tools to draw some lines and then blurring them and reducing the opacity, but it never looks quite like this.

How can I reproduce this pattern with a background colour of my choice?


texts: What is the recommended way to design a standee for print, in terms of dimensions?

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I need to design a standee 3x4 feet (36x48 inches at 300 DPI). The main element would be a 10-15 MB photo  (4000x5000 pixel dimensions approx.) inside it and a text heading and 1-2 design elements.

The problem: When I create a document in either Photoshop or Illustrator for print (36x48 inches, 300 DPI), it is extremely slow in Photoshop. Illustrator still manages it but I also need a little Photoshop work.

The main problem occurs in Photoshop while creating any shape or writing text. It's very slow.

The confusion: Is it a right way to design at actual dimensions (say 36x48 inches instead of 12x16 inches inches)? Or most designers design at small size and later scale it up? (Unsolved)

Confusion 2: If I design at small size in Illustrator, but use the actual image, would scaling it up (until the image is not scaled up more than its original dimensions) for print give the same image quality, OR has it lost its quality already when scaled down (since text would create no problem, easily scalable)? (Unsolved)

Confusion 3: I need to save the work in PDF file. Now, if you design at small scale (say 12x16 inches instead of 36x48 inches) in Illustrator, is it possible to scale it up while saving as PDF (I couldn't find such option)? (Unsolved)

Confusion 4: It's possible to scale up the design in Illustrator (not sure about PDF). But there's no such option in Photoshop. Does it mean you should always design at actual dimensions in Photoshop? (Unsolved)

Confusion 5: If i place the assets in my laptop's SSD (currently in Hard Disk), would it increase design speed? (Unsolved)

My laptop specs: i7 8th Gen processor, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA 940MX GPU.

PS: I know there are too much confusions and queries, but I honestly couldn't find answers to these specific things. I believe all of them are somehow related. It might be very useful for future.

EDIT: I read 3-4 top answers on the question that is referred here, it helped me, but it solved another problem that is not directly asked in this question. My confusions are different, and still are not answered. I've edited the question detail wherever it was necessary to explain the confusions better. Please remove duplicate tag.


texts: Changing colors along gradients in Illustrator

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I am working on a project that uses a lot of gradients.
I have decided to change all instances of RGB(255,255,255) along the gradient to RGB(245,245,245) so that when I export with an alpha channel it doesn't map certain parts to transparent.
I used the Recolor Artwork tool in Illustrator to do this, but when I click on the right to tell Recolor what I want the new color to be, it seems to change the original color (on the left) to the new color as well...
So instead of mapping RGB(255,255,255) to RGB(245,245,245), it's mapping RGB(245,245,245) to RGB(245,245,245)!
That is, it's keeping the original color!
What's going on and how do I fix this? Is this a problem because the colors I'm changing are points along a gradient?
This is the Recolor Artwork tool:


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Why does smashing magazine, in this article, say the colors in this site have the same chroma? How can one find same chroma colors using HSV or HSB model?

Edit: I've tried to also desaturate on Sketch by using color mode, but why didn't it came out like yours and instead it has much more difference between the greys?


texts: InDesign- applying page numbers correctly

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I'm new to InDesign and trying to correctly apply page numbers from a master to my other pages in a look-book.

I've set up a new master (called "P#") and then text frames within the master where I'd like them to be (bottom left and right of pages, respectively). I followed instructions in Type → Insert Special Character → Markers → Current Page Number and then applied this master to all my pages.

In the "pages" window, I see a little "P#" in the left and right corners of the pages (as though the Master has taken effect), but I'm not seeing any page numbers on the actual pages.  Doesn't appear to be behind other images on the page, either.

Seems like a simple solution, but I can't figure out where I'm going wrong?


texts: Aligning key objects in a diagonal fashion?

texts: I am trying to align honeycomb evenly in AI. Attached is a photo but I am trying to change the graphic slightly to create a divider on a menu I am designing. So, the current one I have is too large, and I am not sure if the spacing on it is even correct. Help! Attached are ss of both. The first one is what I am trying to evenly space out, and the second one is already evenly spaced. I could eye it as I usually do, but it is so time consuming! Thanks for your help!


texts: What do the font style names used by Typekit mean?

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Typekit offers fonts in a variety of types / suffixes:

Std
Display
Extended
Condensed
Pro
Caption
Subhead
Wide
Black

And often these are combined. For example, https://typekit.com/fonts/kepler-std has a number of these.

Although I can make a good guess / visual check of these,

What do each mean?
When should each be used, and why?

"Display" is the one that I am particularly unclear on. And feel free to edit the question if there are types I have missed.


texts: Vector smart objects still pixelated in Photoshop

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I've taken some vector images from Affinity designer and pasted them into Photoshop. I choose smart object and anti alias is checked and when I zoom in on them they still appear pixelated like the background.

Is there anyway to keep them 100 percent vector, as in, no matter how far I zoom in they still have that razor sharp edge?

Any help would be much appreciated.


texts: How to erase a stroke in photoshop upon touch by an eraser tool

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Having drawn a line x strokes ago (with brush tool), I want to delete it by moving a tool over it, how do I do that?
The typical eraser just erases a part of it.


texts: Using Photoshop to slice a raster image of text questions into individual images

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Does anybody know of a place I could look into information about a script that could slice a flat, rasterized image into individual images for each block of text? I have hundreds of pages.

I am working on a single columns where there is a complete row of horizontal whitespace between each question. My ideas were to find the rows of whitespace or to find the pattern of the number before the question. (like (1), (2),...(50), etc) and translate off of that.  Attaching example image.


texts: Do the principles of design help the viewer in successfully understanding the work?

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So I am learning about graphic design from the ground up starting with the fundamental elements and principles.

As I delve deeper into the subject reading more and more about principles like unity/harmony, balance, and design overall, I have come to the following conclusion:

  One of the functions of graphic design is aiding the viewer of a piece of work to discover the essence of the artifact, the
  underlying message that you as the designer is trying to communicate,
  it is like a storytelling exercise where you as the designer are the
  author, or, a journey where you as the designer act as a guide,
  directing the viewer through the work using the elements and
  principles as tools to reach the ultimate conclusion which would be
  the message you're trying to communicate.

Would this be a correct analysis or am I completely off and if so (I wouldn't be surprised) where am I going wrong?


texts: Same pattern does not apply to duplicate layer in Photoshop

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I've made some random text in photoshop. I want to make that text look like mirror image, like in picture below:

But the problem that I'm facing is, that I'm using pattern overlay effect on my primary text. And if I transform this text to vertical image, there is a whole new color applied to that mirrored text. Please take a look what I mean:

So my question is: How do I apply same pattern color as the first layer? So my mirror image will be exactly the same as original image (except flipped vertical)


texts: How to pixelize an image without antialiasing effect in paint.net

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I have an image that I would like to pixelize, but after pixelizing I have colors with transparency (antialiased).

How would I prevent this?


texts: What's a good way to get into Concept Art?

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I'm a game programmer, and so yeah, you could call me creative, but I've only created code-generated visuals.

I want to get into Concept Art. Where are good places to start?

I am looking for both digital and on paper stuff (I can get Autodesk products like Sketchbook Pro for free).


texts: Why do icons of the elementary icon theme have an "extra" path?

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Lubuntu, a flavor of Ubuntu, ships with a few icon themes including elementary.
Since many of the icons are .svg files, it's somewhat easy to make minor tweaks to suit one's visual preferences.
While doing so, I noticed a feature common to several .svg icons which I don't understand. I hope to illustrate this feature with an small example:

In the image above, consider system-restart-panel.svg. I'm including its code after scouring for brevity:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="no"?>
<!-- Created with Inkscape (http://www.inkscape.org/) -->
<svg id="svg3211" xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" height="16" width="12" version="1.0" xmlns:cc="http://creativecommons.org/ns#" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">
 <defs id="defs3213">
  <linearGradient id="linearGradient2878" y2="5" gradientUnits="userSpaceOnUse" x2="15.5" gradientTransform="translate(-6,-4)" y1="19" x1="15.5">
   <stop id="stop4629-22-2" stop-color="#49a3d2" offset="0"/>
   <stop id="stop4631-4-9" stop-color="#3470b4" offset=".705"/>
   <stop id="stop4633-7-6" stop-color="#1b5699" offset="1"/>
  </linearGradient>
 </defs>
 <path id="path3224" opacity=".7" d="m6 2v2c-3.31 0-6 2.69-6 6s2.69 6 6 6 6-2.69 6-6h-2c0 2.2-1.79 4-4 4s-4-1.8-4-4c0-2.21 1.79-4 4-4v2l5-3-5-3z" fill-rule="evenodd" fill="#fff"/>
 <path id="path4199" d="m6 1v2c-3.31 0-6 2.69-6 6s2.69 6 6 6 6-2.69 6-6h-2c0 2.2-1.79 4-4 4s-4-1.8-4-4c0-2.21 1.79-4 4-4v2l5-3-5-3z" fill-rule="evenodd" fill="url(#linearGradient2878)"/>
</svg>

The common feature I referred to above is the presence of (in this case) path3224. This path has fill="#fff" and is slightly offset from the "real" visible path, path4199, which has a gradient of blues.

In short, my question is this: what is the purpose of this other path?


texts: Make a transparent 3D sphere with objects inside

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I want to build a 3d sphere as a container which has a blurred transparent surface and wrapped some objects inside. (Objects are placed on the half floor).

I've created something similar, in 2D to clarify the issue:

(It's been made by the lens flare filter)

So I think the best way to make something 3D like this is 3D menu > New mesh from layer > Mesh preset > Sphere and then apply the proper material to it. But how could I put some objects in it? What's the best way to show the horizontal cross inside the sphere which would act as its interior floor?

I'm still not sure whether 2D graphic would work or not, and if not, Does photoshop suite this particular issue or a 3D special app like C4D is needed. But Photoshop would be my preferred choice.
It'll be used in a printed catalog. And All we'd see is The Sphere from front view.

Thanks


texts: Photoshop Scripting: batch replace colors

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I'm trying to write a script that will replace the colors of all same-colored shapes, including those on non-visible layers. I am new to Photoshop scripting, but I imagine the pseudocode would work something like this:

for (all shape layers)
  if (fill color = #123456)
    fill color = #000000

Is this possible to do?

I tried running the script here, but got an error at 'executeActionGet' (This functionality may not be available in this version of Photoshop). I am using Photoshop CS6.


texts: I am making some graphics for a website header in Adobe Illustrator. How large should I make these so they do not end up blurry and how should I save them?


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I am planning to make a scientific poster with the comic style. The idea is inspired of the comic poster from Michael Barton's blog:

Everything is fine. However I kinda feel that this font is not very suitable for poster, by which the viewers stand from a distance. On the opposite side, if I decide to use a more formal font like Helvetica, I think it won't get along with comic style. Is there a solution for this problem?


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How to combine multiple SWF (with only 1 frame) files into one SWF?

Preferably using a freeware in windows.

Thanks!


texts: The headline is actual question:) I want to add vector mask to the layer, but I want to soften it's edges because it looks a bit unnatural compared to the rest of the photo, thanks


texts: How preserve color of single-pixel lines when saving for web from Illustrator

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I created this button state image in Illustrator.

When I choose Save for Web it looks like this in the preview:

How, on saving for web, can I make the black single-pixel line maintain its black color and prevent the line colors from bleeding into one another?

I am using Illustrator CS4.


texts: What's a good web-safe font that looks like OCR-A or Westminster? I need a font that represents the way a robot might talk.


texts: Differences between "Royalty-Free", "Public Domain", "Creative Commons" etc

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Is there a simple summary somewhere (or can someone provide one) of all the different kinds of legal terms for how and where we can re-use someone else's images?

For example these terms are bandied about and they all sound reasonably similar:
Royalty-Free
Creative Commons (which seems to have a bunch of subcategories)
Public Domain
... and others

These terms are easily to google but it's hard to work out where terms are simply synonyms for each other and where there are subtle differences.

For example, on Flickr the status of images are clearly labelled and you can click through for a definition (somewhat legalese) on CreativeCommons.org. But Google Images search (Advanced) has a filter which is deliberately "plain English":

So an overview, not too legal, would be great.

This is asked from the point-of-view of a web designer looking to browse and use other people's images in (commercial) websites, but correctly and fairly. Not an author looking at protecting my own copyright.


texts: How to edit existing rectangle selection in GIMP?

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I have a rectangle selection.  As long as I stay on the rectangle selection tool I can click in the rectangle to change the size.

If I switch to another tool (e.g. move tool) and then come back to the rectangle selection tool it seems I can no longer edit the size of the selection.  What I'd like is to be able to somehow re-activate the selection so that I can resize it to adjust the dimensions.

Is this possible in GIMP or do I have to create a brand new selection?


texts: what is the nearest or equivalent match to Pantone 289 in RAL or CMYK

texts: We are looking at an equivalent for Pantone P 289 (Midnight Blue) on RAL or CMYK, please advise if this is known to someone.Thanks


texts: Why do most logos 'move' from left to right?

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I was browsing logo examples, which represent some not symmetric object (usually in movement, like - trains, cars, plains, etc).

And realized, that logos, where 'movement' is from left to right look more attractive to me (not considering other characteristics), than right to left.

Have you noticed it?

I have a suggestion, that effect of such kind of logos depends on each person brain leading hemisphere.

So my leading hand is right. That would mean that making this kind of logos move from left to right will make it attractive to absolute majority of people (70+%), and is better just from statistical point of view.

Do you know some researched-based information on these specific topic?


texts: What are the steps to add a different background to every slide in PowerPoint?

texts: I am creating a presentation on PowerPoint. Can any tell me how can I add a different background to every slide in my presentation?


texts: Something is wrong with the levels of my textures

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I'm trying to learn the UV mapping process in blender and I'm following a video tutorial. At a certain point,he says that there is the need to use adobe photoshop to paint the textures. I've been able to understand what to do until some point,but later I get stuck because I got a different result than that obtained by the author. I'm a totally newbie using photoshop,so I'm not able to explain well what I mean,so,I have attached two pictures. I hope that you can understand where is the error. In the first picture you see the result that I should reach and in the second one you can see my situation.

As you can see,my uv maps aren't black and white,so something is wrong. thanks.


texts: When I use the direct selection tool to adjust my mesh anchor point while I pressing the alt key, the mouse cursor transformed into an icon with a small triangle at the right bottom of the cursor. what's the function of this new cursor? thank you.


texts: Best Way to Build & Design Buttons for iOS in Photoshop?

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I have been getting into designing interfaces for iOS, mostly iPhone and iPhone 4 retina display. I'm wondering how I should go about creating interfaces, the most standard way? I have been using the iPhone 4 GUI PSD which helps a lot. But I'm really interested to create my own buttons, and scale them easily into @2x sizes.

Some great examples of apps that use custom buttons are Instagram, Foursquare, Gowalla, and Tweetbot to name just a few. Ideally I'd like to stick with Photoshop since I'm most comfortable with the tools and layout. I haven't worked with vector graphics a lot, but I'm willing to give it a try if scaling for @2x is easier. But I'd love to hear any advice!


texts: Illustrator: how to make a CPU fan graphic?

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What I want to do is create a CPU fan which I will then import into After Effects and have it spining, therefore symmetry is very important. The picture below shows what I am trying to achieve.
I've tried using the 'twist' effect however that distorts the circle and makes the lines appear at inconsistent angles.


texts: Fill a shape with Bucket Tool (except leave the text inside the shape transparent) in Gimp

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I have this image that I downloaded and I am trying to recreate it in a larger size.

This is what I have so far:

I really want to be able to fill in the oval with black, but not fill in the letter "m".

I tried making a mask, but it's not working. When I edit the mask, I cannot add text to it. I can paint on it with the paint brush, but whenever I add text, it automatically creates it as a new layer instead. It's very frustrating. I tried to copy and paste the "m" layer below onto the white mask, but it wouldn't let me do that either.

So, how can I fill in that oval while leaving the text transparent?

Please note that I want the edges of the font to still look smooth, so I am wary of using the "select" tool.


texts: Who are the main exponents (and books) on Design Strategy?

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At my web shop we have been studying Content Strategy to implement it and raise the business value of our web development service/product. Upon modelling our business process I stumbled upon what seems to be the parallel equivalent of CS: Design Strategy.

Now, we've been able to understand CS thanks to Colleen Jones' "Clout" and Christina Halvorson's "Content Strategy for The Web", so I'm wondering if there are any prominent books/ultimate-references for Design Strategy.


texts: Copy and paste only path in Adobe Illustrator

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I have a shape with many effects applied to it like shadow, stroke, color etc. I want to copy only the path of this shape and use it for different illustrator project.

Obviously I can delete all the effects and then copy paste the object but I'm looking for some other ways.


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Diving down the rabbit hole of scripting InDesign to learn more about what fonts are in a file I ran across several font types but I'm unsure what it means in InDesign when you have a Type 1 font type.  So if you have:

ATC
Bitmap
CID
OCF
OpenType CCF
OpentType CID
OpenType TT
Truetype

What would Type 1 represent?


texts: How to create vector stripes in Illustrator

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I made a bar graph in Illustrator using Pattern Swatches for the diagonal stripes:

In Illustrator, this looks perfect and saves as a vector. However, this graph is going to be published, and apparently Pattern Swatches are problematic for some types of publishing (sometimes the pattern simply drops out, or fills solid, or even changes color).

Is there an easy way to make stripe fill like this without using Pattern Swatches?


texts: Photoshop CS6: create looped animation from layers

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A client sent us a .MP4 video, made of 10 frames and text, which loop 3 times.

Since we need to edit the text (translate it into another language), the client sent us a .PSD source file, also containing 10 frames / layers.

We assumed we would need to work with Photoshop CS6 to edit the text (since the source file is a .PSD, see above).

However, when we try to render the video as .MP4, there is no loop.

Is there a particular option to check to preserve a loop when saving a file with Photoshop CS6?

Is Photoshop CS6 at least the right tool for the job?


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I have a sports item which has some wear & tear. I want to identify the color using a Pantone guide, to order an ink and restore the item.
The sports item has a glossy surface, so I think I want "Coated"?
I don't know if I need the Pantone Color Bridge Guide or the Formula Guide. I've also seen "Solid", "CMYK" and "Plus" guides.
Pantone recommended the Formula Guide but i'm worried an ink provider might want CMYK or RGB codes.
Could someone please help explain which guide would be best?
And do Bridge and Formula contain the same number of colors?


texts: Prevent Inkscape to make multiple pages PDF for LaTeX

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When I generate a PDF from a Drawing using Inkscape 0.92.1 on Ubuntu, it creates a multiple page document which is barely not displayed then in a LaTeX document.

How could I prevent Inkscape to make multiple pages PDF?

Here's the pages layout on the PDF document viewer on Ubuntu (Evince) just to clearly see the problem:


texts: How to determine or calculate the correct amount of whitespace around a logo?

texts: Is there a specified way to calculate the whitespace around a logo? I have searched a lot but all I found is something like using the first word of the brand name to determine the whitespace.


texts: Tricks to make a small image to take up a large space on a webpage

texts: I need to create profile webpages for many people (100++ pages) and most of their profile photos (about 400x400) are small in dimension. But I have a large image space (1280x720) that I need to fill in on each page. What is the best way to fill in the empty space? Do I superimpose the small profile photo on a larger backdrop? If so, do you know any examples? Or do you know any better alternatives?


texts: Apply stroke only to top layer of clipping mask

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I'm using Adobe Illustrator CC. I have a clipping mask with text over colored rectangles. I want to apply stroke to the text in the clipping mask without applying stroke to the rectangles. This is what happens:

I apply the clipping mask:

I apply the stroke:

and now you see the rectangles also have stroke applied. How to I make it so only the text has a stroke? Thank you.


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I'm wondering if there is a tool or simple method that will allow me to turn a simple pencil/pen sketch into something like the two images below.

I received these in a newsletter from a Kickstarter project and wondering how someone would go about making them.


texts: Can the numeral be styled In an InDesign footnote?

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When using InDesign's footnotes, it is possible to apply a paragraph style to the footnote from the Type > Document Footnote Options … dialogue. However this style doesn't effect the number that appears before the footnote (the parts shown in bold below)

1 This is a footnote.

2 Another footnote.

Is there any way of styling this part of the footnote?

Note: I am not talking about the numeral that appears in the text to indicate the existence of a footnote.


texts: Export to multiple PNGs from a single PSD

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I don't anything about graphic design so please bear with me.

I bought an icon set and it included the psd for the icons. I change the color of the icons and now need to export all the icons to PNGs. That is, a PNG for each icon. All the icons are in the same PSD.

How can I do this? Do I have to select one icon at a time and export them individually or is there a way to export the whole batch at once to individual PNGs?


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I need the following image turned into a pattern that would repeat in the y-axis only. How can I make it repeat smoothly (so it actually looks like it's a pattern)?

Thanks!


texts: How to modify the shape of a stroke in Illustrator

texts: I am trying to modify the "house" stroke by shaping the end of it. For now, it is shaped by the white triangle shape, but I want the white triangle to become transparent negative space. I have not been able to modify the stroke without messing with the gradient, but I don't want to rasterize the stroke. Is there any way I can turn the white triangle into a transparent mask that will still carve the end of the stroke?


texts: Transitioning from Fulltime Freelance to Full time job

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I am Graphic Designer. I've been fulltime freelancing with a company (say Mickey Mouse) and now I am trying to transition from freelance to a fulltime job in another company ( say Mini Mouse). I am very far along in the interview process and everything is going good so far. However, I was recently informed by the HR of the Mini Mouse that they will be needing the following documents as we move forward.
1) Recent Salary Slips from the previous job.
2) Appointment letter along with Salary break annexure.

Now the problem is since I was a freelancer at Mickey Mouse, 1) They used to pay me through PayPal. How do I show HR of the Mini Mouse salary slips?

2) My hiring process at Mickey Mouse was as follows: I saw an application they had posted on Indeed.com. I really liked the company and the work they were doing so I applied. The application had some preselected questions from the employer at Mickey Mouse. Those also included my portfolio. A week later I heard from them and then rates and work was discussed and that was it. Although they do have a common contract for all the independent contractors they work with but there was nothing as such an appointment letter from them.

How do I show people at Mini Mouse an appointment letter?

Also, all of us know -_- Freelancer get paid on hourly rates which sometimes change as per project. HOW DO I SHOW THEM SALARY BREAKUP ANNEXURE?

Any advice and suggestions are really appreciated. Do let me know if you need any more information for you to help.

Thank you!


texts: Is it OK to leave real names & info visible in business card portfolio?

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I have a lot of business cards and marketing material (flyers, brochures etc) that have actual client info on the designs. Name, position, email, business phone number, etc.

I'd like to add all my business card designs to a public portfolio, is this ok to leave the info? Or should I blur out them out, and if then, where do you draw the line on what should be blurred?


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We have about 500 1 page InDesign files which each need a bit of text added to them in the format:

  Completion Year xxxx

The text needs to be right justified and placed below other text boxes which hold information such as client and location, in the same font/format.

Ideally, a script which would add a text box with "Completion Year" and the appropriate date (perhaps taken from an excel or csv file?) would be great.

Failing that, a script that just inserts the text box with "Completion Year" in the correct location on the page and font would also be very helpful.

Any help/insight is appreciated.

ETA: We also have these as PDFs. Will it be easier to add this via script to a pdf vs. InDesign?


texts: How can I change the center point of a irregular shapes/objects in Illustrator CS5?

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Let's say I have a square, rectangle, or circle. By default, the center point of will be positioned exactly in the middle. It is so because the binding box is same as the shape. It can be viewed by the Attributes Panel and clicking "Show Center".

I also have some shapes which are irregular. If I look at the center point, it is positioned in the middle but the middle is relative to the bounding box of that shape. How would I go about selecting and editing the center point in such a way that it sits exactly in the center, horizontal and vertical relative to the shape and not the bounding box.

In the below image, on the top there is a square, rectangle, and circle. The center point is exactly in the center.

Below that there is a chicken, cow, and fish. The center point are not in the middle.


texts: Join multiple branches to a main path without connecting branches

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I am pretty new in the Illustration world and as my first design I need a branching path.

I started joining my first arrow to the main path... however, when I add the second arrow to the main path, it also connects the second arrow to the first arrow. I only want the second arrow to be connected to the main path. How can I solve this? Thanks!


texts: Name of web layout made up of full-width sections

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Is there a name for the type of web site layout in which

the body of the page is divided into horizontal sections;
each section is 100% wide but has content of fixed width (that is typically centered);
the background of each section is usually different?

Examples:

http://www.ogurcak.com/
http://www.spacex.com/about

I am not looking for templates, just for the name of this kind of layout.

Edit: There does not seem to be a name for it. I will call it "sandwich layout".


texts: How to politely accept colleagues' critiques without implementing any/all of it?

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When I ask (colleagues or other professionals) for critiques for design works/projects, I'm oftentimes not sure how to respond to it if I can't (honestly) say that I will implement the changes suggested by the critic. Often I can't do so (for several possible reasons, for example the project is already finished and changes are no longer possible), but I still find the feedback useful. Of course you could say there's no point in asking for feedback on finished work that I won't change anyway, but I still find it very helpful to get some criticism so I can learn from it for future projects.

But if I get some solid feedback, I'm at a loss at how to respond to it, since I want to get across that I did indeed find their input helpful, even though I won't be implementing any of it. If I just say exactly that and thank them (and maybe tell them why I can't change the design at this point), it feels dishonest.

How can I deal with such a situation? I'm not looking for a text that I can copy-and-paste, rather some advice on how to ask for or receive critiques and accept it without necessarily agreeing with/implementing all of it. Personally, I prefer to not argue about the criticism I receive at all (except if I didn't understand what they mean et c.), because there's nothing to be gained for either me or the person I'm asking. They told me their opinion, which I am grateful for, and it's up to me to agree or disagree with it, but they have no personal stakes in it so I don't have to 'defend' my design. However, not responding at all is of course suboptimal as well ...

EDIT: Since some people seem to have misunderstood, I do not mean asking clients for feedback. Rather asking collegues and other people with a professional background.


texts: Is it possible to use Adobe Flash CS6 with a touchscreen laptop?

texts: I figured I didn't need a Wacom or anything due to my touchscreen laptop. Though, any time I try to use it, it simply scrolls around on the scene without actually drawing anything.


texts: How to remove cloth pattern and change color but keep shadows?

texts: In the passport image, using Photoshop, I want to change the suit color to black, remove the shirt pattern and change the shirt color to white but I want to keep the shadows. I tried to change the suit's color by creating a new layer and making its blending mode to Multiply with new color but got something dark greenish, could not get pure black. But I have no idea how I can remove the shirt's pattern and change the color to white. I could simply use an eraser but the shadows will be gone too obviously.


texts: Bulk download or Web service offering brand logos

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I have a rather long list of global brands (about 2000) for which I would like to download a brand logo. I was wondering if there is a way to automate this process, since I know that this list will get longer in the future.

I am thinking about something along the lines of a Web service that I could call to get the logo of a given brand, or at least a large archive of logos that I can download.

So far the only solution I have found involves manually searching for each brand on one of the sites hosting brand logos: brandsoftheworld.com, logotypes101.com, gmkfreelogos.com. But none of them provide any form of "bulk download" option.


texts: Is web designing with a template cheating?

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I rarely have clients ask me to design full websites for them, but I think I'm about to be asked to.

I have very little knowledge of coding and the idea of creating an entire interactive website is daunting. Not to mention my slow learning curve as I go would impact the client's timeline.

Is it "bad" or "cheating" to use a website building template such as Wix or Squarespace?


texts: Applying a Paragraph Style to a threaded text frame

texts: When an Object Style that contains a Paragraph Style is applied to a text frame that is threaded, the Paragraph Style is not applied. This is expected behavior. Is there any way around this, or an alternative method in which I can apply a Paragraph Style to a single text frame within a thread (i.e. any text that passes through this frame will dynamically undergo said change)?


texts: How do you split table cells in Indesign(CC) independent of each row?

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Using tables in indesign CC. If you split a row into multiple columns those columns run the entire height of the table - much like in HTML. Can you independently move the cells with the rows, outside of the columns? Below is an example of the general idea. So - I would not be able to move the magenta (second row divider) passed the third row divider (in blue) because according the Indesign these are in separate columns.

Here is a breakdown of what Indesign shows for columns. So the last column divider would not be able to be moved past the dividers of Column 1 or 3. That is what I would like to know. Is it possible, what am I missing?


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There are sans serif fonts where serifs are used sporadically:

My questions are:

Do these parts are real serifs, i.e. will typeface designers call them serifs or by any other names?
Is there a name for the phenomenon? (using "serifs" in sans-serifs") helping to  find all the "mix" fonts by some keyword etc?
I found letters I-T-S-Y-C with such "serifs", are there other "serifs-in-sans" letters?


texts: How to get rid of brush opacity buildup in Photoshop

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Left: a single stroke; right: two strokes with overlapping opacity. Is there any way to get rid of an opacity overlap on brushes that aren't already fully opaque?

Thank you


texts: What font is the big text of these shots?

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I'm looking for the font used for Design Better and The Tropics on the images below I saw on Dribbble (I don't have a Dribbble account so I can't contact the designers).

I've searched on Font Squirrel font identifier and on WhatTheFont but without any success.

Can anyone help me please?


texts: Disable automatic cutaway view in Google Sketchup

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I work with Sketchup quite often to make 3D graphics for use in AfterEffects, Photoshop, etc. and with the most recent update (sketcup 2013), I have noticed an extremely annoying bug/feature that in some cases has prevented me from doing work.

When I zoom in on my model, at a certain enlargement, parts of the model appear to be cut-away. Below is an example of this occurring in a model;

The darker grey area is the exterior of the model, and the light blue bits and the white bits are the inside of the model. In this automatic cut-away view, any viewable surface (inside or out) can be selected. This gets extremely annoying when I'm trying to do work that requires extreme detail, which is quite often.

Is there any way to disable this feature, or if its a bug, is there any workaround for it?

EDIT:

Photo of the rest of the model, as per request. It's still W.I.P.


texts: Trying to create a certain 'controller' button effect but can't quite figure out what to do

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So what I'm trying to do is make a button that has this kind of controller button effect, with the indent of the button holding, and the rounded edges, here's an example:

But I can't quite figure out the details I need to add, this is all I've got:

Any help is appreciated!


texts: Adobe Illustrator CC Merge touching Anchor points

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I have a vector file containing scribbles, where the lines don't consist of several anchor points but every segment is an own line by itself.

I need to connect these separate little lines to form single lines containing multiple anchor points as it usually is. The problem is, that there are far too many lines in the file to connect them manually and the "join" function always also connects lines which should not be connected.

Is there a script which only connects lines/anchor points that are at the exact same place in Illustrator?


texts: Retouch an image pattern so it may be used as a repeating background

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I have the following image pattern:

If I repeat it as a web page background the variation in color and brightness are very visible at the tile edges.

What can I do to retouch this image so the color and brightness are vertically consistent and unnoticeable as a repeating background?


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I create a simple dieline, wrapping around is a .eps file (freepix by Creative Hat), but I cant use clipping mask to wrap.

Appreciate, if someone can point me in the right direction?


texts: How can I create a realistic 3d model from my 2d photos of furniture?

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Before you point your finger and laugh, please take into consideration that my boss is asking me to do this for him. As a faithful employee with some Photoshop skills and no experience with 3d modeling, I'm trying to figure out if it is possible and what it will entail.

My Task: I need to be able to take images of furniture and rotate them in 3 dimensions so I can use them to stage empty rooms for a project. I only have one or two images of each piece of furniture, so software like 123dapp.com/catch by Autodesk won't work.

My Tools: Photoshop CS6, Illustrator CS4 (and pretty much anything else CS4), 3DS Max 2013, and any open source software.

My Questions:

1)  With my available tools, what's my best approach as someone who has no 3d modeling experience?

2)  How long should creating a high-quality 3d model of something like this or this take (again, for someone who has no 3d modeling experience but can generally pick things up quickly)?

My Appreciation:

Thank you very much for taking the time and energy to read this and hopefully for providing a constructive answer. I may be asking the impossible, but I see "virtual staging" companies who do this as a business, so there must be a way.


texts: In what design style do these graphic ornaments and border decorations fit?

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Given the image below, that contains some graphic elements, which design style do you think that best describes the image? Can I say that the design used is Victorian? Or is it baroque? Art-deco maybe?

Please help, not very good at art unfortunately... Thank you!


texts: How can I create a shape based on contiguous color area in Inkscape?

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I have a bunch of (crummily composed) SVG images with shapes that look like they have various bounded areas, but actually don't have very useful paths. The shapes are composed of various other shapes, clips, groups and lines on various layers. Here's one of the simplest:

I need to be able to fill the various fully enclosed spaces with various shadings. Since the parts are all on different layers the flood fill does nothing.

  Area is not bounded, cannot fill.

I've tried making copies of all the objects and putting them on a layer together, then trying to convert everything to paths with the hopes of using unions to get shapes, but everything just goes haywire.

If this was a raster image a flood fill on contiguous color areas would work perfectly. In fact the shapes here are so frustrating I'm contemplating doing this is ImageMagick post processing, but it seems like there should be a proper way to do this.

How can I make new shapes for areas based on the apparent visual contiguous color regions?


texts: Why Sketch don't offer 16px font by default?

texts: I frequently use 16px font in UI design. But Sketch don't have this optioon in dropdown. Is there any typography lesson i can learn from this case?


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How do I chop out regions of a bitmap in Illustrator, revealing the transparency beneath?

I'm starting with a raster graphic imported from Photoshop. The goal is to cut off a precisely-measured triangular section at each corner of the image.

My intuition is to use the pen tool to mark out the exact area I want to cut out, then hit the delete button and watch everything within the path bounds vanish back to transparency. And that's the goal. But it doesn't seem to work. Hitting delete, once I've laid out the path with the pen tool, has no effect. Using the eraser tool inside the path has no effect. I don't see a way to convert the path to a selection.


texts: Is there a color scale for perceived color on different surfaces?

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Pantone Coated vs Uncoated indicates how one ink (say Pantone 200) will shown on glossy vs non-glossy paper.

What I'm really interested in though, is to get a consistent color accross many surfaces.

Say my company logo, is defined to use Pantone 200C. Now I want to print that logo on uncoated paper - which color should I use to get the same perceived color? Or on a plastic banner, or on the web...

Is there a color scale which measures how the eye perceives the color, and then indicates what ink to use to create that color for each surface?


texts: How can I convert to seamless pattern in Illustrator?

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After following many tutorials about pattern making using pattern maker and brush pattern in Illustrator and then offset in Photoshop, I couldn't make the below image into a usable seamless pattern :(

It is the complexity of the "wave" shape that makes it difficult to achieve; most other tutorials and questions here in Stackexchange talk about simple/square patterns.. this one is different.

Download AI file

Any suggestions?


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I'm trying to change skin color in photoshop to something more pale. I've heard adding a layer and setting it to 'hue' does this, but when I try, the change is absolutely minimal. To see if I was wrong, I tried painting over the shirt in the photo, and it didn't change at all, either.

do i need to make a duplicate layer of the background first? I've  also tried messing around with the opacity and brush hardness, but nothing seems to be working.

I'm very new to photoshop (as in, I started today) so I'm really not sure what I'm asking or what's 'broken'. The hue blend tutorials I've seen don't work the same way for me as they do in the tutorial.

Thanks


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I'd like to print some paintings I draw on my iPad Pro and frame them to give as gifts. I normally draw with pens and brushes and I'm learning to draw digital paintings.

I have no experience in printing industry so:

How big (pixel-wise) my paintings should be so the printed paintings (7.8 x 7.8 inch or 20 x 20 cm, 15.7 x 15.7 inch or 40 x 40 cm) will look decent (not with square blocks)? You know, decent enough to hang on the wall.
What file format will be best for colour printing?
What kind of paper I should ask the shop to print my paintings on? How much the (estimated) price should be for each print?

My question is not similar to this one because my problem is specific, I'm not asking an open question for the resolution only.


texts: How to convey requirements with a designer?

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I am an app developer. Most of the time I will build the apps' user interface by myself, thus resulting in functional but not appealing apps :-(

Like this -> one (link to AppStore)

For a few projects, I was out-of-idea (probably out-of-skill) and then I became open-minded. I let the designer go with what he considers good. I take the work fully and built the app.

Like this -> one  (link to AppStore)

However, most of time things do not go extreme. For a project or two:

I had some sort of art direction in mind
I talked to the designer about what I wanted
The design came back with a draft
I was not satisfied and asked for another version
After two iterations ... didn't work out
I paid the fee for the draft and I gave up (and the project was dead)

Now there is dribbble and I see great design works. Every time I hit the Hire me button, I hesitate. I am so worried that I pay but do not get what I pay for.

So, what's correct way to convey with designers. In software, requirements are clearly laid down with a screen flow storyboard, plus functional requirements of how each UI element work. How can I tell a designer what to design if what I want is something I cannot imagine?

I almost wanted to write to a designer, "Can you build a UI for my app like that artwork on  http://dribbble.com/__?" But I worried that could be offensive.

Let's use a real example. I have just finished -> this app (link to AppStore)

But I don't think it's good looking enough. If I am going to talk to a designer, what should I write to let him know:

I want my app to look good
I wish the design is minimalism
The numbers and alphabets should be in font that is available on iPhone, not bitmaps (as I want to let users change fonts)
I wish the design is good for both keypad layouts (one fewer keys, one more)

Thanks for reading a long question.


texts: Preparing screenshots for use in a print document

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I would like to feature screenshots of websites taken on my phone, tablet and laptop in a print document.

The print document is 300 ppi and the screenshots are 72 ppi.
Importing the screenshots directly into the printed document obviously gives poor quality images.

How do I prepare the screenshots for print use and get a professional finish?


texts: Crop Multiple templates from single image at the same time

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Hello guys i'm working on a template matching project using OpenCV (a computer vision software library), so i need to take a lot of templates of one map image, in the fact about 300 templates. This is very difficult manually. I have tried different approaches, but I'm still looking for a tool to do something like this:

In other words I need all template boundaries(red squares) to be on screen and once i finish my work, I like to crop and save all of them with one command. If this is possible,  which application should I use? Photoshop, Illustrator, GIMP or something else?


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Goal is to Achieve vector formatted Perlin noise line art. Visual Examples of the desired effect:

It is possible to create a static Perlin noise effecting using only Adobe Illustrator or photoshop?

If not, could I create my desired effect with Javascript and CSS and utilize the SVG image in illustrator?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


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I created my first app in Android and I created a logo.
The app is about tracking your football matches and then you can see statistics about them. I am not a very creative person, and I came up with this:

What do you think?

Thanks in advance.


texts: How to change a background on a single word in a paragraph in InDesign?

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I have a text frame in which I want to emphasize certain words by making reversing  their colors (black on white background, in this case). I know that it's an option for an entire frame or a paragraph, but I can't seem to figure out how to set it for a single word.

That's what I'm aiming for:


texts: What is the typical ratio of font size to x-height?

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Obviously there is no single number for that, as we have fonts with large x-heights and fonts with small x-heights. But there seems to be a typical range within most widely used fonts fall. For example, I would be very surprised to see a font which has a size 5 times its x-height, or a font with point size only 1.1 times its x-height, although I can imagine a few representatives exist.

If we exclude outliers, what would be the approximate numeric range of the font size to x-height?


texts: I'm having a little problem in Illustrator CS6 that makes me very confused.I'm trying to extend my file to the "bleed" grid,but the extended background is transparent,which then results in a blank space bleed.How could i fix it,it only happens with this file?


texts: Why is my clipped path an uneditable symbol, unless pasted into a new document?

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My clipped path is just an uneditable symbol, unless I paste it into a new document. I know it's still a path, but I can't edit it with the node selector.

What is the reason for this error?

The file (579kb) is an SVG generated by Maperative, an application for drawing maps based on OpenStreetMap and GPS data.


texts: How to export from Inkscape w/o transforms

texts: I have created SVG image and I would like to display it on the HTML page. I want to use only path elements with d attributes. To this end I need to export it somehow without transforms, namely, I want to have absolute values in d attribute. How to do this?


texts: How do we stop others using our licensed web-fonts?

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I need to use the font "Folio" on my website. I need a version of this font which I would like to store on my website so that the browser of my readers can download it and use it to render the text as designed.

I have found the font for free on a couple of websites. My question is, is it free as they say? Here is an example http://www.myfontfree.com/search.php?key=folio

Let's assume that I buy a Folio font and I use it on my site. How do I prevent others not to refer to my font in their designs?


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I am trying to fit a picture (two pictures, actually) to a predefined area so I do not have to do it manually every time.

More specifically I want to place a given cover and disc image onto a frame to look like the following:

I did it using a frame, however when I go to add a new image, every time I have to resize to different measurements to get it to fit in the framed areas.