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Creating motion graphics is often the synergy of many different applications and skill sets. In addition to a good sense of design, an artist involved in modern motion graphics needs to have knowledge of four major areas: bitmap graphics, vector graphics, 3D graphics and compositing software.

Bitmap graphics, also referred to as pixel-based graphics, is probably the most common form and the most familiar to the laymen. In bitmap graphics, the images are composed of different colored dots (known as pixels) that together form an image. Bitmap images are typically photographs or real world images. Resolution of the image is dependent on how many pixels comprise the image. The more pixels in an image, the higher the resolution. As a result, the file size increases. Although there are several applications on the market that one can use to create and treat bitmap images, by far the most popular is Photoshop. Knowledge of Photoshop is integral to modern motion graphics.

The other form of graphics is vector, also known as resolution independent graphics. Vector graphics are lines, curves and shapes that the computer interprets through mathematical equations. Vector-based images are usually illustrations, logo designs or other comparatively simplistic compositions with potential complexities. Whereas bitmap graphics are composed of pixels and can become distorted if scaled too large, vector graphics have unlimited resolution. Because the information used to compose the graphics is all mathematics, the image can be the size of a building without losing resolution. Several vector graphics packages exist, the most common being Adobe Illustrator.

With the leaps in computing power in recent years, 3d graphics have become a more accessible and practical tool for motion graphics artists. The world of 3D graphics is immense and comprises many different disciplines from architectural rendering to major motion picture special effects; however, these applications can be used to solve design problems that only they can solve. Both bitmap and vector graphics are inherently flat, but a motion graphics artist can use a 3D software package to take these flat graphics into the third dimension. Many 3D programs, such as Maya, Lightwave or 3D Studio Max, are up to the task, Maxon’s Cinema 4D’s use of layers and hierarchies will be familiar to users of Adobe’s programs. This program is simply more intuitive than its bigger and more complex rivals, making it a superior package for the motion graphics artist.

Last and probably most importantly is compositing. This is where all your flat graphics will come to life! Compositing software creates motion through the use of key frames and the program interpolates the in-betweens. A skilled motion graphics artist will use bitmap, vector and 3D graphics together to create attractive and effective animations. The most common consumer level compositing program is Adobe After Effects. In addition to their familiarity with the Adobe software, After Effects users also benefit from the ease of integration it offers with the bitmap and vector graphics of Photoshop and Illustrator, respectively.

A good motion graphics artist tries to accomplish one central idea: communicating effectively while retaining the viewer’s attention. Today’s audiences have a shorter attention span than ever, as well as a more refined and ever more savvy recognition of a good graphics treatment. A video that presents itself with lackluster or uninspired visual treatments is doomed to appear “behind the times” and lose credibility as a result. Knowledge of the four facets of motion graphics is indispensable and serves as the cornerstone of effective modern two-dimensional animation.

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The amount of free vector art coming out each day is astonishing, most of which are created by professional freelance vector artists or design studios! Many designers and studios will give out free vector art as a way to showcase their talent and gain exposure. This is a great way to get traffic, but its also great for designers who need fresh design elements for websites and other graphic design projects.

I collect some free high quality shopping related icon set. You can find icons of shopping cart, shopping bag, credit card, home, sale, delivery, shopping basket, tag, calculate, gift box etc.

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I got some queries from friends about where did I get those free Adobe Photoshop Brushes, royalty free vector graphics and textures since my last post about Royalty Free Vector Graphics, Photoshop Brushes and Textures. Well my friend, I’m stick why my best answer for this… Just google it and you will find tons of those royalty free vectors, brushes and textures. It’s true! I’m not joking about it. All you have to do is browse through the result and you’ll find a lot of those valuable resources. You will find most of them are free and ready to be downloaded.

For those who are new with vector graphic, it is also called geometric modeling or object-oriented graphics. Vector Graphics is the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and polygons, which are all based upon mathematical equations to represent images in computer graphics. It is used in contrast to the term raster graphics, which is the representation of images as a collection of pixels. There are various format of vector graphic you can download. The most common format available is EPS, PDF, WMF and SVG. Don’t be sad if you see the size is so small because this type of graphic is scalable. You can open, resize and edit this type of vector art file in most vector graphics editor such as CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator or Xara Extreme.

However, I’m glad to share my list of selected free vector graphics, Adobe Photoshop Brushes and textures as my appreciation to you… the loyal visitor of this blog. Feel free to bookmark this post as I will update the list when I found other worthy links.

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Photographs are the best tool we have to relive our cherished memories and remember loved ones who are no longer with us. Unfortunately photographs don\’t age well and over time their quality diminishes. Because photos are printed on paper they are often affected by things such as handling, light, moisture, dust, and scratches. Regrettably, these things can ruin our photos and prevent them from lasting through the generations.

Too many people are faced with the question of what to do with photos that haven\’t withstood the test of time. Do you wait until they are no longer visible or do you simply toss them? If you are facing questions such as these you don\’t have to do either. Using Photoshop Elements you can restore your old photos to their original condition as explained in this Photoshop elements tutorial.

The first step to restoring your cherished photos is to create a digital image of them so you can then edit them using your computer. Converting them to a digital image is as easy as scanning them into your computer. Once you have scanned your photo you can then begin the photo editing process.

After you have opened Photoshop Elements you can go to file and open to retrieve the newly digitized photograph. I actually recommend you create a copy, by clicking on file and save as then renaming the photograph, so that you have a backup image on the off chance that you make a mistake. Now you can begin to edit them using a few of the tools available in Elements.

Photo restoration doesn\’t require any specialized training or specific skills. All the tools are easy to use and you will quickly become adept at them. The most common tools used in this process are the smudge, blur and sharpen tool.

I am going to give you a breakdown of each of the tools and how you can use them to restore your photographs. The smudge tool is helpful when you want to eliminate any scratches that are on the original photo. You can also use the smudge tool to remove any object in the background you wish to eliminate as well as correct photos that were not properly focused.

The next tool you can use is the blur tool. The blur tool allows you to add tone to photos that have been lightened by the sun; in essence you are making them darker. Using the blur tool you are adding color to retrieve the brightness of the original photo.

The sharpen tool is the last, most commonly used tool in photo restoration. If any parts of the photo are blurred, whether it is in the original photo or from scanning it in, this tool will fix those bits.

I hope you enjoyed this Photoshop elements tutorial which will help to keep your cherished memories alive and well, by restoring them using Photoshop Elements software.

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If you havebeen usingAdobesoftwarefor a while you willprobablyagreewith me whenI say thateachnew versionof Adobesoftwarealways contains something new and exciting. Unfortunately many people think thatnewer versions;make the olderversions;obsolete.Fortunately they do not and you can continue to use any versionof the software. Unfortunately if you don\’t upgrade yourversionto a newer versionyou willundoubtedly be missing out on some of the newer features;.

Adobefirst created the Photoshopphotoediting;softwareand it soon became evident thatit needed a “lite”versionfor thosewho only wanted photoediting;capabilities withoutthe bellsand whistles thataccompanyPhotoshop.Becauseof this, PhotoshopElementswas created so people can easily edittheir photoswithoutneeding loadsof training first.

As with most programs;, Elementshas been reworkeda few times and Adobeis currently releasing version7. In my opinionAdobeElements7 is probablythe smartest versionof Elementsever.With version7 Adobehas increased the numberof toolsavailable, makingit morecloselyresemble the professionalversionof Photoshop.Now,whenusingPhotoshopElements, you are able to edityourphotosjustas if you had doneit professionally;with the Photoshopsoftwareas explained in moredetailin this AdobeElements7 tutorial.

Another change in version7 is the user-interface which makes the programmuch moreuserfriendly thanin previous versions;. If you haven’talready upgraded you may be wondering what the new features;include.

Included in Elements7 is an organizer which allows you to label yourimages so you can easily sort and findthem whee;ver;you need them. Thisalsoenablesyou to be working on a varietyof images simultaneously. Another new featureis the fix button. Thisfeaturegives you all of the most commonlyused toolswhenyou are editing;an image. Someof the common toolsyou willuse repeatedlyinclude the smudge,blur and sharpentool.

The create panel allows you to create itemssuchas calendars,slideshows, etc.Using this featureyou can take yourimage to the create panel and thendecide on which project you wouldlike to make. It is an incredibletool for makingpersonalized gifts for friends and family.

For me the most impressive featureon AdobeElements7 is the sharefeature. Using this featureyou can shareyourphotoalbum via the Internet and social networking programs;suchas MySpace and Facebook. You can alsoeasily shareyourphotosvia emailor copy them to a DVD/CD.

I haveonly touchedon a few of the incrediblenew features;available in Elements7. You can try it out for yourself; Adobeoffersa free 30 day trial period on their web site.

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So I have a Canon 5 D, and am really good at taking pictures, however I’ve never been taught to use photoshop and recently purchased Adobe Photoshop Elements, but dont know how to use it. Is there a sight or book or something that would be a good teacher for me? Thanks!

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I have napster songs that i want to put in my movie on adobe prmiere elements 3.0. It also won’t let me import videos. I am very new at this stuff so any help is appreciated!

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Buy the book from Amazon here: bit.ly Create a Panorama in Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 with this tutorial by Mark Galer. Mark Galer is author of Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 Maximum Performance, published by Focal Press. Get 20% off all Focal Press books by using offer code YT007 at www.focalbookstore.com www.focalpress.com

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This amazing step-by-step video training system shows anyone go from just a complete newbie to a preficient and confident Photoshop Elements user in no time at all.

You will discover how to edit your digital photos in a simplistic and fun package.

These download video tutorials that can also be viewed online will enable you to look over David Peters shoulder as he reveals a complete package of photo editing tips that will help you in understanding all of the tools that Elements have to offer.

These video tutorials will highlight on the importance of each individual tool and to start you off there is a very cool sample video that we convey the learning method of David Peters elements video tutorials. Discover how to quickly and easily solve one of the biggest photo- editing difficulties that virtually everyone suffers from!

“Learn Elements Now” reveals all of the following tools and editing tricks;-

… Find and view all my photos and video clips for quick editing

… Add backgrounds, shadows, and lighting to them

… Fix my common photography problems like red-eye, blurring, and color issues

… Crop and resize my photos without compromising quality

… Make my photos look their best with easy-to-use editing tools

… Easily perform more advanced retouching and enhancing thanks to the easy image-selection tools, and amazing compositing capabilities

… Share my stories in imaginative photo books, scrapbook pages, slide shows, and my own web galleries

… And all the other cool digital editing tricks which will increase creativity to editing your digital images.

If you need to master Adobe Photoshop Elements in no tome at all, so you can quickly and easily edit your digital photos, and impress your family and friends… then this is definitely for you…

The very latest tips on leaning photoshop and elements editing software along with simple to follow videos. You will be provided with the first steps to get to grips with learning Photoshop tricks and you will build up your confidence as an Adobe editing software user.

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“Which Elements Version Do I Need” is a questioned that we are constantly asked here at LearnElementsNow, so I have decided to write this article in order to sort out this dilemma once and for all.

First we need to take a look at just how Adobe has set up their Photo Editing Software, which they have basically divided into 2 different categories. Elements is a program especially designed for a beginner level photo editor, whereas Photoshop is aimed at people who need to make more advanced editing adjustments to their photos. Basically Adobe\’s customers will tend to start with Elements and then later move onto Photoshop, so as you can see Adobe have managed to create 2 separate editing programs that they can market to all user levels.

Ok, now every so often Adobe update their Elements software to a new version, and currently we are at Elements 7. When they decide to update the software, it is normally just to keep one step ahead of all those hackers out there, who would rather steal their product.

If you already own a version of Elements, my advise would be not to upgrade to the new Elements version as there really aren\’t that many significant changes, but to invest in the latest version of Photoshop, which is currently CS4 as that will always include any tools that you may be missing out on from the latest Elements version.

When it comes to learning how to use the Elements software in an efficient manner, then you should really consider professionally made Elements video tutorials that can be applied to any Elements version. Don\’t worry if the screen appears to be slightly different to yours as the videos will help you out with 90% of the tools on any Elements version.

If you don\’t already own the Elements software, don\’t worry if the version you buy isn\’t the latest one as you will always get the best training skills that will enable you to conquer any Elements version in no time at all.

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When we long for the past and to reconnect with better times we often look to our photographs to help us relive our cherished memories and remember loved ones who are no longer with us. Regrettably, while many things easily stand the test of time, photographs are not one of them. Due to the sun, water, dust, and other elements found in everyday life our photographs are prone to decay and it is vital to do what we can to keep them in their best state so that future generations can enjoy them as well.

Unfortunately many people have been faced with the question of what to do with photographs that are torn or have been ruined by moisture. Do you simply toss them in the trash and risk losing the memories they hold or do you spend loads of money to have the photo restored? Fortunately you don\’t have to do either. You can use photo editing software to restore the photos to their original condition.

Choosing the digital photo editing program that is right for you is not as difficult a choice as it might seem. There are a variety on the market however the best and easiest to use is without a doubt Adobe Elements. Once you have chosen your program the first thing you want to do is to create a digital image of your photograph so you can then edit it using your computer. Converting your photo from its paper version to a digital version is as simple as scanning it into your computer. Once the photograph is scanned into your computer you can begin the photo editing process.

Once you have opened your photograph inside your photo editing program I recommend that you create a copy by clicking on the file menu and selecting save as to rename your photograph. I recommend this so that you have a backup image on the off chance that you make a mistake. Once you have done this vital step you can begin to edit your photo using a few of the tools available. The tools I will talk about are the ones in Adobe Elements.

Please understand that photo restoration doesn\’t necessarily require any specialized training or specific skills. The tools included in Elements are easy to use and you will quickly become adept at them. Tools you will use most often with photo restoration include the smudge, blur and sharpen tool.

I want to give you a breakdown of each of the tools and tell you how you can use them to restore your photographs. Let’s start with the smudge tool. This tool is helpful when you want to eliminate any scratches or tears that are on the original photo. This tool can also be used to eliminate any objects in the background you wish to get rid of as well as correct photos that were not properly focused.

The next tool that you will use often is the blur tool. This tool lets you add tone to photos that were bleached by the sun. You are basically using this tool to make the photos darker and attempting to restore their original color and brightness.

The final tool that is used for this process is the sharpen tool. If any parts of the photo are blurred, whether it is in the original photo or from scanning it in, this tool will fix those bits.

Keep your cherished memories alive and well, restore them using Adobe Elements.

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