tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59340399851816833782024-03-13T08:06:41.190-07:00Photoshop Insider TipsHello! My name is Tricia. I will be your tour guide while you are visiting my site all about Photoshop. Fasten your seat belts,and let's learn while we have some fun! Woo-Hoo!metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-56022277243854561702011-02-14T19:04:00.001-08:002011-02-14T19:04:29.673-08:00Graphic Design Resources<a href="http://www.noupe.com/design/education-resources-for-studying-graphic-design.html">click here for list...</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-91510581950995335072011-01-25T19:36:00.000-08:002011-01-25T19:36:15.931-08:00Nice list of useful keyboard shortcuts<a href="http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/01/20/obscure-adobe-photoshop-time-savers/">Click for list of keyboard shortcuts...</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-52669948854533515192011-01-19T17:58:00.000-08:002011-01-19T17:58:26.436-08:0025 Awesome Photoshop keyboard shortcuts!<a href="http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/tools/awesome-keyboard-shortcuts-photoshop/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+psdtuts+%28Psdtuts%2B%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo">Click to view list..</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-76258166521831185172011-01-15T16:34:00.001-08:002011-01-15T16:34:37.574-08:00Color theory basics<a href="http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-theory-basics.html">Click here for article.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-29549442401742534872011-01-13T11:03:00.000-08:002011-01-13T11:03:02.816-08:00Nice Adobe InDesign toolbox of resourcesList of various websites and forums to learn more about InDesign.<br />
<a href="http://www.noupe.com/design/the-ultimate-indesign-toolbox.html">Click here to view...</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-86994139359612892792010-12-21T10:54:00.000-08:002010-12-21T10:54:53.421-08:00Best of Best in tuts 2010--Adobe Illustrator<a href="http://www.noupe.com/illustrator/best-illustrator-tutorials-from-2010.html">Click here to view tutorials!</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" 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class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-67222977638480949852010-11-14T07:21:00.001-08:002010-11-14T07:21:57.443-08:00Adobe InDesign resources!<a href="http://www.noupe.com/design/the-ultimate-indesign-toolbox.html">Click here for resources.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" 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class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-78092981060750834612010-09-20T07:46:00.001-07:002010-09-20T07:46:58.708-07:00Typography and the Web<a href="http://www.noupe.com/fonts/how-to-use-typography-effectively-in-web-design.html">How to use text on websites</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" 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templates-Yeah!<a href="http://www.noupe.com/freebie/80-useful-psd-templates-for-designers.html">Noupe.com-Great place for Photoshop stuff!</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-1566635094494407532010-07-26T11:18:00.001-07:002010-07-26T11:18:59.654-07:00Free collection of web backgrounds free to use!<a href="http://webtreats.mysitemyway.com/270-tileable-web-backgrounds/">270 Free Web backgrounds for download</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" 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Here is a good resource on selecting color palettes for your creation.</h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><a href="http://www.littleboxofideas.com/blog/design-resources/15-tools-to-help-you-find-the-perfect-color-palette?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lboi+%28LBOI+Design+Blog%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo">Color palette resources</a> </h6><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"> </h6><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-86575399634509130212010-06-02T11:22:00.000-07:002010-06-02T11:22:23.681-07:00Huge variety of free PS brushes<a href="http://blendfu.com/">Free PS brushes at BlendFu</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-37350766212541016512010-04-21T09:51:00.001-07:002010-04-21T09:51:39.563-07:00Basic color theoryThis page talks about the basics of color.<br />
<a href="http://www.colormatters.com/colortheory.html">click for article.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-74874284995772259472010-04-14T08:50:00.001-07:002010-04-14T08:50:54.781-07:00Take a video tour inside Photoshop CS5<a href="http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-cs5/video-training/photoshop-cs5-tour-video.html">Click here for video.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-33360337005728150622010-04-13T15:17:00.001-07:002010-04-13T15:17:56.657-07:00New painting features in CS5<a href="http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-blog/10/cs5-04/photoshop-cs5-brush-engine-video.html">Click here to view video.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-81084258850208748722010-04-03T08:18:00.000-07:002010-04-03T08:18:08.939-07:00The meanings behind color theory.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Good article that discusses how color theory affects the way we interpret the image of things.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.1stwebdesigner.com/design/color-psychology-website-design/">Click here for article.</a></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-76741659534303720922010-03-30T13:51:00.000-07:002010-03-30T13:51:32.529-07:00Beginner Illustrator techniques<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2e241a; font-family: Arial, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">Illustrator is a powerful program, but it can be overwhelming or confusing at times, simply because of everything that is possible. If you’re new to Illustrator, taking the time to understand the basics and how to use the specific tools will go a long way towards setting you up for success. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2e241a; font-family: Arial, serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/design/learn-adobe-illustrator/">List of resources</a></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-90925572603091904642010-03-16T16:17:00.000-07:002010-03-16T16:17:02.428-07:00Adjustment Layers in Photoshop<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">good example on understanding different Adjustment Layers in Photoshop.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/techniques/a-basic-guide-to-photoshop-cs4-adjustment-layers/">http://psd.tutsplus.com/articles/techniques/a-basic-guide-to-photoshop-cs4-adjustment-layers/</a></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5934039985181683378.post-76722492531977263202010-02-25T07:53:00.000-08:002010-02-25T07:53:39.965-08:00Saving images for the Web in PS<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<div style="line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 50px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">On the surface, saving images for the web can be a pretty straightforward process. However, if you dig deeper there’s a wealth of information and techniques you might be missing out on. This article will focus primarily on the diverse features of Photoshop’s “Save for Web & Devices” command along with some best practices related to saving images that are optimized for web use.</div><br />
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<a href="http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/comprehensive-guide-saving-images-for-web/">Guide to saving images for the Web in Photoshop</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://technorati.com/faves?sub=addfavbtn&add=http://metroartqueen.blogspot.com"><img src="http://static.technorati.com/pix/fave/tech-fav-1.png" alt="Add to Technorati Favorites" /></a></div>metromediaqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434424336034697691noreply@blogger.com