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When it comes to a big presentation, it’s important to make a good impression. One of the best pathways to accomplishing this revolves around your ability to capture and hold your audience’s attention. But how do you do that? A truly great presentation will incorporate relevant, adequate information and combine it with an eye-catching design
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One of the most elemental skills for After Effects is learning how to create flat lay animations. Flat lay animations sit in a two-dimensional manner while on the screen, and while it may not seem as dynamic as 3D work, it’s still an incredibly popular form of animation today that provides a unique look. We
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Originally announced in late 2018 under the code name of Project Gemini, Adobe has finally opened up about their latest project – Adobe Fresco. Adobe Fresco will be the next big thing for artists and specifically painters across the globe. Adobe is set to bring watercolor, and life-like oil painting to your tablet. The program is
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Infographics are great for so many different uses. They help to tell stories, reveal information, and get more visibility among target audiences – all in a visual way that draws the reader in. On top of that, they are incredibly easy to share. But, let’s face it coming up with eye-catching, relatable and entertaining infographics
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More and more marketing plans are incorporating videos and motion graphics into their campaigns as visual marketing continues to expand and grow. Seeing how videos are able to capture and maintain viewers attention more quickly and for longer periods of time, it should be no surprise. While short video clips can capture attention, how can
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Motion graphics, like any strong visual aid, can help attract more eyes to your content and can help tell a story. However, motion graphics often offer this in a more unique and effective way. Creating your own motion graphics using Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effect can be a time-consuming process and with the all
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It seems counterintuitive for a designer to purchase a portfolio template. After all, you’re a designer! Why not just make your own? Well, despite being a designer or photographer, you might not have the skills to create an awesome layout yourself – if you’re primarily a logo designer, working with InDesign to create an awesome
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Most businesses understand the need for a strong landing page. It shows visitors what action you’d like them to take and shares the most important information aimed at a specific audience’s needs. However, interactive landing pages are a little different in the way they engage users. Passive content converts only 36 percent of the time,
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Your photographs are already works of art. But why not make them look even more like art? Enter Photoshop actions for paint effects. Just click one button and these actions will apply themselves to your photo, turning it into a painting. There are a lot of different styles of painting, however, which means you might
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If you ask me what are the APPs you should install on your iPad, Procreate will definitely be on the list. Procreate, the Apple Design Award winner and App Store Essential, is the most powerful sketching, painting and illustration app built for creative professionals. Having the best Procreate brushes helps you to be even more creative,
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