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07- The Reveal Section | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
07- The Reveal Section | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
In this series of 2-minute videos, we’re gonna learn all about Shorthand, including how to create an awesome children’s story about my 2 cats called Peewee and Lily.
06- Lily's Profile | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
06- Lily's Profile | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
In this series of 2-minute videos, we’re gonna learn all about Shorthand, including how to create an awesome children’s story about my 2 cats called Peewee and Lily.
05- Peewee's Profile | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
05- Peewee's Profile | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
In this series of 2-minute videos, we’re gonna learn all about Shorthand, including how to create an awesome children’s story about my 2 cats called Peewee and Lily.
04- The Title Section - Exploring the Section Options | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
04- The Title Section - Exploring the Section Options | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
In this series of 2-minute videos, we’re gonna learn all about Shorthand, including how to create an awesome children’s story about my 2 cats called Peewee and Lily.
03- The Title Section - Changing the Background Image | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
03- The Title Section - Changing the Background Image | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
In this series of 2-minute videos, we’re gonna learn all about Shorthand, including how to create an awesome children’s story about my 2 cats called Peewee and Lily.
02- The Title Section - Adding an Image Title | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
02- The Title Section - Adding an Image Title | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
In this series of 2-minute videos, we’re gonna learn all about Shorthand, including how to create an awesome children’s story about my 2 cats called Peewee and Lily.
01- Creating a New Story | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
01- Creating a New Story | Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
In this series of 2-minute videos, we’re gonna learn all about Shorthand, including how to create an awesome children’s story about my 2 cats called Peewee and Lily.
00- Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
00- Shorthand for Visual Storytelling
In this series of 2-minute videos, we’re gonna learn all about Shorthand, including how to create an awesome children’s story about my 2 cats called Peewee and Lily.
Improved Gradients | Photoshop
Improved Gradients | Photoshop
The gradient tool in Photoshop has been improved: there’s now a live preview, and new on-canvas controls, so you can edit your gradients from the canvas itself.
Annoying Menu Appears on Canvas (SOLVED!) | Photoshop
Annoying Menu Appears on Canvas (SOLVED!) | Photoshop
Problem: an annoying floating menu has appeared in Photoshop, and it sometimes covers the canvas while you're working. Solution: watch this video :)
(NEW!) The Contextual Task Bar | Photoshop
(NEW!) The Contextual Task Bar | Photoshop
In the May 2023 release of Photoshop, Adobe has introduced a new feature called the Contextual Task Bar, which is a persistent menu that presents the most relevant next steps in your workflow.
Stroke Size Not Scaling (SOLVED!) | Adobe Illustrator
Stroke Size Not Scaling (SOLVED!) | Adobe Illustrator
Problem: you're trying to scale up or down a shape in Adobe Illustrator, but the stroke thickness is not changing. Solution: watch this video :)
(NEW!) The Remove Tool | Photoshop
(NEW!) The Remove Tool | Photoshop
In the May 2023 release oh Photoshop, Adobe has added a new tool called the Remove tool, which uses intelligent technology to remove unwanted objects form an image by simply painting over them.
Eyedropper Not Working (SOLVED!) | Photoshop
Eyedropper Not Working (SOLVED!) | Photoshop
Problem: you're trying to use the Eyedropper tool in Photoshop to sample a color from a shape or an image. But it's simply not working! Solution: watch this video :)
(NEW!) Generative Fill | Photoshop (Beta)
(NEW!) Generative Fill | Photoshop (Beta)
The new AI-powered generative fill feature in Photoshop allows you to add, extend, or remove content from your images using simple text prompt.
Can't Sample Color From Image (SOLVED!) | Adobe Illustrator
Can't Sample Color From Image (SOLVED!) | Adobe Illustrator
Problem: you're trying to use the Eyedropper tool in Illustrator to sample a color from an image. But the sampling simply doesn't work. Solution: watch this video :)
Generate Text Effects | Adobe Firefly
Generate Text Effects | Adobe Firefly
One of the coolest features of Adobe Firefly is called Text Effects. It allows you to enter a line of text and stylize it with a text prompt.
Eyedropper Copies Whole Appearance (SOLVED!) | Adobe Illustrator
Eyedropper Copies Whole Appearance (SOLVED!) | Adobe Illustrator
Problem: you're trying to use the Eyedropper tool in Illustrator to copy the fill color from a shape to the stroke color of another shape. But when you click to sample the color, it’s copying the whole appearance. Solution: watch this video :)
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