Articles by: Paul Trani

When to Use Dreamweaver, Muse, Animate, Reflow, and Brackets

Wondering what the difference is between all the Adobe web apps? What are their strengths and weaknesses? In this video see the similarities and differences of all the web apps so you can decide which is best for you. Each app has a related Lynda.com course so check it out!

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Photoshop Bad Habits (and how to break them)

Chances are there are some things you might be doing in Photoshop, unaware that there is an easier way. In this video you’ll see some bad habits, and the more efficient way of doing things.

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How to Create a Candle Holder in Photoshop

Whether it’s a gift or just something for your home. In this video learn how to make a candle holder in Photoshop, complete with custom sides and opacity maps. Very cool. Download the free PSD here

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How to Create a Ring in Photoshop

In this video learn how to make a ring (and other jewelry) in Photoshop. Easy extrusion and warping of 3D objects to make what you want. Get the free PSD file here

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How to Create Cufflinks in Photoshop

A great gift idea for the holidays or any occasion. In this video learn how to create 3D cufflinks in Photoshop to be 3D printed through a service provider like Shapeways. Download the free PSD here.

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Creating a One-Page Scrollable Website with Muse

New! Learn how to take simple graphics, buttons, and text and give them depth and richness with scrollable effects in Adobe Muse. I will help you realize the possibilities of a one-page scrollable website—an increasingly popular site style that is both simple and elegant. Paul shows you how to add scrollable motion, animation, fades, blur, and navigation elements to your site with Muse’s design tools. Plus, learn how to add widgets like contact forms and […]

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Using Photoshop PSDs in Brackets 1.0

Brackets is now 1.0 and even has the ability to open PSD files in it to extract images, CSS, text and other content. See it in action! (Content from keynote given at Future of Web Design 2014)

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Creating Your First Website in Dreamweaver CC 2014

Just Released! Creating a First Website with Dreamweaver CC 2014 shows the basics of how to do just that—create your first website. But not just any website. An HTML5 website that is responsive and looks great on any computer or mobile device, and is complete with rich imagery and navigation, video content, and even a contact form. Author Paul Trani begins with brief introductions to HTML and CSS. Then you’ll learn how to create a basic […]

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