Let InDesign Do the Math for You.

Most InDesign users do not realize that the measurement fields in various panels and dialog windows are actually calculators that can add, subtract, multiply and divide. In CS6, InDesign can now perform more complex calculations within these fields, for example, 1.25in/2 + 10pts. In this tutorial, Adobe Certified Instructor Jeff Witchel will demonstrate the use [...]

InDesign’s Productivity Enhancements.

There’s a whole group of little features that have been added in CS6 that will make a big difference in the speed of your workflow. Adobe simple labels these features as Productivity Enhancements in the Help menu. In this tutorial, Adobe Certified Instructor Jeff Witchel will discuss a range of CS6 enhancements including: Split Layout [...]

Illustrator’s Amazing New Gradient Strokes

Like other Illustrator users, I was excited to hear that, in CS6, you could finally apply Gradients to Strokes. But when I started to play with this feature, I was blown away with all that it offers. In this tutorial, Adobe Certified Instructor Jeff Witchel demonstrates all the ins and outs of Gradients on Strokes, [...]

Create Simply Amazing Patterns!

Designing a beautiful Pattern in Adobe Illustrator had never been easy, until now. In this tutorial, Adobe Certified Instructor Jeff Witchel, takes a look at the amazing new Pattern creation and editing feature in Illustrator CS6. See more videos at LayersMagazine.com.

Do the Impossible with Gradients in Illustrator CS6.

Get a sneak peak into the amazing new capabilities of Gradients in Illustrator CS6. So many of my past Illustrator tips and tricks involved workarounds for Gradients. In CS6, most of these Gradient backdoor secrets will become totally obsolete. I’m blown away! The new Gradient features are that terrific. Watch Brenda Sutherland, Illustrator product manager, [...]