Graphic Design
How to access Lightroom Classic
There have some issues with Lightroom Classic working on university computers. However we have found a found a way to work around these issues, even if its not ideal. Students are encouraged to use Adobe Photoshop instead of Lightroom as they can save items directly...
How to Log Into Adobe
Once you have opened an Adobe application, there are a few steps you will need to follow to be able to use it. Step 1 On this screen, you need to click on the “Sign in with an Enterprise ID” option. Step 2 On the next screen, you will need to enter your university...
Photoshop Essentials
Photoshop os probably the most recognisable part of the Adobe suite. Its great for everything from in depth photo editing, to designing posters. We've collected some essential Photoshop screencasts for you here. From the basics of opening, saving resizing and...
Using Tools in InDesign
This tutorial will demonstrate how to use the line tool for creating and modifying lines in InDesign. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMDktucC2xE This tutorial will guide you through creating custom shaped frames and modifying existing frames in InDesign....
Setting out a magazine document in InDesign
When setting out a new magazine document in InDesign, it is important to make sure that all pages in your magazine are the same size. This will usually be A4 (210mm x 297mm). If you have varying page sizes, this will create problems when your magazine is sent to...
Setting out a Tabloid or Broadsheet document in InDesign
The below information will guide you through setting up a standard tabloid and broadsheet newspaper page layout. Please note: These measurements do vary slightly between newspaper publisher. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swl1yKVH_tI...
Exporting PDFs from Indesign
You can export PDFs from Indesign for a variety of uses, e.g. for printing at high quality, for viewing on a computer screen or sending over email. It's really important to keep in mind what your intent is when making PDFs so you don't run into...
Using Layers in InDesign
This tutorial will introduce you to layers in InDesign.
Colour Swatches in InDesign
Colour swatches allow you to create and save colours, tints or gradients which can quickly and easily be applied to your document.
Text Frames, Character & Paragraph Styles in InDesign
This tutorial will guide you through creating a text frame in InDesign, adjusting the number of columns, formatting text and creating paragraph styles.
Working with images in InDesign
This tutorial will guide you through placing image frames, placing pictures and images and editing the size of your image. Note If you want to place an image into an existing frame, make sure the frame is selected first. If yo want to place an image straight onto the...
Retrieving an Image from Oblivion in InDesign
If an image you've placed into InDesign has seemingly disappeared, it may just be out of sight, outside its frame. Here's a quick demo of moving images out of their frames - and how to move them back.
Magazine Production Tips
Here are some tips for working on a large magazine, which could save you a lot of time and trouble. Your files When working in a team, it's worth deciding on a strategy for file management. You may want to consider: Use a shared folder accessible by all team members...
How to Use the Quick Select Tool in Photoshop
The Quick Select tool in Photoshop is a great tool to help you easily select the subject in your images and remove the background. It's also very useful used in conjunction with Indesign to create easy and accurate image cut-outs. http://youtu.be/gD5qyzlgb_Q
Indesign Keyboard Shortcuts
Working in InDesign can take a lot of extra time if you have to look through lots of menus to find what you want. Using keyboard shortcuts not only saves you time but also makes using InDesign so much easier! Here are a few useful keyboard short cuts: V Selection...
Editing RAW Photographs
Now that you've shot your photographs in RAW, you may be wondering how to edit them. I use Photoshop and its built in RAW editor and I highly recommend it. It is really easy to use and enables you to make drastic changes to your image with just a few clicks of your...
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