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Scott Kelby’s 2nd Annual Gonzo Holiday Gear Guide
It’s that special time of year again when you get to spend hours cooking turkeys and pumpkin pies in the kitchen, climbing up and down wobbly wooden ladders stringing up lights, and searching for that perfect hiding place so the kids never get the chance to try peeling off the tape without ripping the wrapping. But the
best part of all—making your own holiday wish list. Yes, it may be a little selfish, but really, who else is going to do it for you? Well, we’re glad you asked. Scott Kelby, that’s who. And it’s not just any ol’ list—it’s a “gonzo” list. So when that special someone asks you what you want this year, just hand him or her this copy of
Layers magazine and you’re good to go.
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Features
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Photorealistic Illustration
Traditional artists re-create reality using paints, colored pencils, and airbrushing. Digital imaging technology has given a new generation of artists an entirely new way to create photorealistic illustrations. Learn the four basic principles of form, perspective, color, and light and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a modern-day photorealistic master.—Corey Barker
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Designing with Type
Different projects dictate different type choices and combinations of fonts, and each project has different requirements for readability, legibility, and impact. Knowing your audience and understanding how fonts interact with each other will guarantee great results.—Robin Williams
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Columns
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Design Makeover
When a growing Michigan community needs an updated identity, three designers go to town.—Jake Widman
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The Digital Camera
Infrared (IR) photography challenges our perception of reality by yielding dreamlike results. To succeed, you first need a basic understanding of infrared light (and an infrared camera doesn’t hurt either).—Rick Sammon
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The Art of Type
Learn how to create typographically refined drop caps that give you maximum control.—James Felici
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Digital Video Solutions
Capturing quality “screencasts” on your computer is a difficult task and often has high system requirements. Learn how to optimize your system and then follow these simple guidelines, and you’ll be an expert in no time.—Rod Harlan
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Departments
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Letter from the Editor
Scott Kelby talks about Layers TV and many other things that you, our favorite Layers reader, just can’t live without.
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Layers News
This just in. We have breaking news. Let’s turn to page 10 for a full report.
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The Digital Canvas
Feeling creative? Inspired? Share your work with us. Need a little inspiration? Then check out the great artwork in this issue.
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Tips & Tricks
There are so many cool tips & tricks to share with you, we don’t know where to begin. Well, that’s not entirely true; we did know to begin on page 112.
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Creative Suite Q&A
We’re not like the famous TV show that does the whole Q&A thing backwards (A&Q?). First comes the question, and then we giveyou the answer. It’s just logical.
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Tutorials
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom:
Enhanced Workflow—Chris Orwig
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Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers:
Creative Contrast—Seán Duggan
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Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Designers:
Smart Strokes—Dave Cross
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Adobe Illustrator CS3:
That Swingin’ Retro Look—Corey Barker
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Adobe InDesign CS3:
Libraries vs. Snippets—Terry White
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Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional:
Prepress-Perfect PDFs—Taz Tally
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Adobe Dreamweaver CS3:
When HTML Goes Bad—Janine Warner
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Adobe Flash CS3 Professional:
Animated Zoom Blur—Lee Brimelow
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Adobe After Effects CS3:
Two-Dee Three-Dee—Steve Holmes
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Adobe CS3 Production Premium:
Add Some Flash to After Effects—Richard Harrington & Marcus Geduld
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Reviews
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Q2ID CS3 (v3)—David Creamer
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PowerLite 1715c Projector; Duet Screen—Steve Baczewski
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Partigen—Marcus Geduld
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Sigma 50–150mm F/2.8 EX DC HSM—Chris Main
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Cross-References for InDesign/InCopy—David Creamer
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Hitachi Travelstar 7K200—Rod Harlan
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Snapz Pro X 2.1.1—Rod Harlan
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