Photoshop Pen Tool: Love it or Leave it

Pen tool is the most unpopular tool among new users of Photoshop. Most Photoshop users actually put off learning how to use the pen tool for as long as possible,while others never get around to learning it because of its bad reputation. On the other hand, people who have taken the time to know this tool, have become addicted to using the pen tool in Photoshop. But why use the Pen tool? There two main uses of the pen tool in Photoshop. First is for creating vector paths or shapes and second is for selecting or masking your images. The Pen tool was actually drafted from Adobe Illustrator into Photoshop. So if you are already using Adobe Illustrator, then it is almost certain that you are already a fan of this tool.
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THE FIVE TYPES OF MARKS | Logo Design

Logos come in all kinds of shapes and sizes however they typically are one of 5 different classifications. Designing a logo is about much more than an exercise in aesthetic. A logo must be a positive depiction of the product or service it represents. When designing a logo, knowing which type of mark would be the most appropriate for the application will help you achieve a stronger solution.

Wordmarks
A wordmark is a logo comprised of text only featuring a unique typographical treatment used to convey the brand’s message or positioning.

Letterform Marks

Typically uses a very small amount of letters (1-2) to represent the organization.

Pictoral Mark

A mark is a literal and often pictorial representation of a company or product. The image is usually a reference to the company or a brand attribute.

Abstract Mark

Abstract marks and symbols use visual form to convey a concept that is relevant to the brand message.

Emblem

Emblems are a complex mixture of pictorial elements and type that are linked to the organization and its positioning.

Each of these different classifications of marks has its own design challenges and clichés. Using these marks effectively is a combination of experience and research.

Old Friendster Themes

Siguro naman karamihan sa inyo eh nanggaling din sa Friendster kagaya ko kaya naman alam mo kahit papaano ang mag design ng pofile sa FS, kahit mga simpleng pagbabago ng kulay o background ng profile mo,.hehe, kaya naman balikan natin ang mga FS profile natin noon….

Sa hinaba ng panahon nabisita ko ulit ang account ko sa CarbonMade(Website na pwede kang gumawa ng sariling Portfolio Website) at nakalagay pala dun eh mga luma kong vectors/vexel, haha, at iba pang mga Graphics Designs, pero ang pinaka hightlights dito eh ang mga Friendster Layout Design na nagawa ko dati,.. wahahaha,..  Natuwa lang ako, kasi hindi ko inaakala na marami na pala ang  nagawa ko dati at hindi pa yan lahat, may mga free themes din akong nagawa dati na ewan ko kung nasan na ang mga yun,  hmmm, nagsisimula palang kasi ako jan ng mga Web Design, siyempre basic HTML/CSS lang alam ko jan. Dati talaga ganado talaga akong mag design ng ganyan, para na rin matuto sa ganyang larangan at siyempre para astig ang profile mo sa FS, wahaha, kaya naman nag papasalamat ako sa Friendster at natuto akong mag design na may kasama ng codes, at siyempre sumunod na akong nagdesign sa Multiply,Blogger at ngayon WordPress na ngayon eh pinag kakaabalahan ko,. hehe,

Etong mga design sa baba eh mga Friendster Layout na nagawa ko dati,.. Sana magustuhan nyu, salamat!!

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30 Best Photoshop 3D Text Effect Tutorials

3D text effect is a strong and eye-catching text effect, and quite easy to create as opposed to many preconceptions that only hardcore digital artists or designers can do this. You don’t need to learn a separate 3D software in order to create one. For most basic 3D effects, you’ll only need Photoshop, using bevel and emboss styles, pattern overlays, along with combining different techniques to seamlessly mount your 3D text into a related background.

So if you’re looking for the best looking and stunning 3D text effect tutorials for you to learn, look no further. Below you’ll find 30 of the best Photoshop 3D text effect tutorials available on the web. Browse, click and enjoy!
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ShirtMockup.com

For all you Tee Designers out there, the folks at GoMedia have created an online design site to make photo realistic shirt mockups. Best of all, it’s FREE!

http://shirtmockup.com/

Check it out. You just upload your design, choose your shirt color, plus a few other options, save and download, and you’re done.

Brave Zeenat Free WordPress Theme

About:

A clean Portfolio Theme ideal for photographers, artists and designers to showcase their portfolios.

Features List

• Fixed Width
• Right Sidebar
• Widget Ready
• Twitter Ready
• Jquery Slider
• Homepage configurable to show 5 categories with three latest posts from each category
• 3 Category Templates: Full Posts, Excerpts, Thumbnails Only
• Page Template for Search & Tags
• 2 Page Templates: Contact Page, Services Page with three tabs to show content, sample work and contact form
• Help Document included
• Source Files (PSDs) included for template, page headers, portfolio titles, logo and buttons
• Compatible with IE7, IE8, Firefox, Opera, Chrome, Safari, Flock

Demo:

http://www.dizenoco.com/demo/

Download:

http://www.dizenoco.com/brave-zeenat-free-wordpress-theme/

Saab Magalona

Saab Magalona

INSPIRED FROM SHERLOCK HOLMES FILM

kanina kakapanuod ko lang ng Sherlock Holmes dito sa bahay and then after nun pagkadating na ng ending credits bumungad sa akin ang mga sketch nila na astig!, Made by Prologue(http://www.prologuefilms.com/) kaya naman gumawa ako ng sarili kong sketch design… =)
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Adobe Photoshop CS5 & CS5 Extended

As rumored, Adobe has launched Photoshop CS5 and CS5 Extended – the latest versions of its image manipulation software. They will be available separately or as components of the Creative Suite 5 family of design and production software bundles. Both include revised interfaces and a host of new tools and refinements (discussed in the accompanying story). Photoshop CS5 and CS5 Extended are expected to begin shipping next month for around US $699 and $999. Licensed users of the previous versions can upgrade for $199 and $349 respectively.
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Kristian Marquez Multiply

Kristian Marquez Multiply Themes

http://kristian100.multiply.com

html/css codes with flash slideshow….

set ko na toh bukas…. sana magustuhan!,.. =)

2010 Presidentiables Official Website

Hindi lang sa kalye at telebisyon makikita o nagpapasikatan ang mga presidentiables natin ngayon kung hindi makikita na rin sila sa Online Community para maipakita pa nila kung anu-ano na ang mga bagay na  nangyayari sa kanila o updates tungkol sa kanila.
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