Adobe Creative Cloud TV

In this episode we'll take a look at getting started with Dreamweaver 8. Now that Dreamweaver is a part of the Creative Suite, it's time that we take the plunge and start learning this industry standard app from the ground up. While I'm certainly no Dreamweaver expert, I do have an interest in learning this app inside and out. So you get to come along for the ride.

In this episode we'll take a look at how to create distressed type. This episode is by special guest podcaster Cheryl Graham. Cheryl created this video for the Illustrator Techniques website. This is an AWESOME resource for learning more about Illustrator and I highly recommend that you check it out (after watching this podcast of course)!Special thanks goes to the Illustrator Techniques guys - http://illustratortechniques.com

When I think cropping I think Photoshop, however there have been plenty of times where I needed to crop a PDF. In this episode we'll take a look at the various ways to do it and some reasons why you would. The nice thing about cropping a PDF is that the information that is cropped off is never actually deleted.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1.0 has shipped! I couldn't be happier. Although Lightroom is not a part of the Creative Suite there is a lot of interest in the product from my viewers. Therefore I will give it some coverage. This episode starts from the very beginning - Importing your images. A lot has changed since the public beta, so you owe it to yourself to check it out. You can also download a fully functional 30 day trial from Adobe.com

Libraries have been used in page layout applications for years. InDesign CS2 has one of the best implementations of Libraries, however, InDesign CS2 also introduces Snippets. In this episode I will show you the ins and outs of both and let you decide which one is best.

Not only do we get a new Photoshop CS3 and a new Bridge CS3, but we also get a new Camera RAW as well. In this episode I'll show you a couple of cool new features in the new Camera RAW dialog box.

It's time to make the transition to Dreamweaver here at the Creative Suite Podcast. Don't worry, GoLive is still my first love. However, I have had several requests to start adding some Dreamweaver content here now that Dreamweaver is part of the Creative Suite. So in this first Dreamweaver episode I'll show you how I used Dreamweaver for the first time. I needed to add a Flash movie to my GoLive page. There is no easier way to do it than to use Dreamweaver. In this episode I'll show you how.

The Live Trace feature in Illustrator CS2 is great for tracing sketches and photos. However, you probably never thought to use it for something moving like a movie file. In this episode we'll use a couple of tricks and a few hidden features to turn your movie file into a illustrated animation. This is way cool!

We've seen how to digitally sign PDFs in Acrobat before. However, in this episode not only do I show you how to do it in Acrobat 8 Professional, but I also show you how to take your signature to the next level with your own picture. There will be no doubt that the signature is from you.

The Bridge in CS2 offers the ability to save workspaces. However, in Bridge CS3 it takes it up a notch by allowing you to totally rearrange the panels to your liking. In this episode we will take a look at how to really set up the Bridge for the way you like to work.