Resources

Recommended Books and Gear

Web Design Resources

InDesign User Group

Our own Steve Laskevitch was the Seattle chapter's representative (that is, the one in front telling the bad jokes) for four and a half years! Visit the user group site to learn more.

Photoshop User Group

Steve's Wacom tablet settings: click here to download

For instructions on "restoring" my Wacom settings to your Intuos 4 medium on your Mac, see this video. Other models or operating systems can't use these settings. Not my fault!

To install the shortcuts: Use Bridge to navigate to the .kys (Photoshop CS5 keyboard shortcuts file). Double-clicking on it should load it into Photoshop. Better, put them in just the right spot...

Windows 7 or Vista:
C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\
Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS5\Presets\Keyboard Shortcuts

Windows XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS5\Presets\Keyboard Shortcuts

Mac OS:
/Users/username/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop CS5/Presets/Keyboard Shortcuts

Steve's Photoshop Book

Photoshop CS5 & Lightroom 3 Photographer's Handbook

"I...quite admire the methodical, logical, and easily-understood approach..."
—Dr Michael N. Roach [digitalapplejuice]

"This beautifully illustrated book emphasizes coherent terminology and streamlined workflow. Pages are loaded with screen shots and sample photos, with lucid descriptions and itemized steps..."
—John "Nemo" Nemerovski [pixiq]

"...a clear and usable workflow that just about anyone can use to get up to speed."
—T. Michael Testi [Blogcritics.org]

"...Very well done. Not too difficult. Not too simple."
—Blaine "JarheadBlaine" Moyer [5-star amazon review]

Steve's interview with Kevin Ebi on KJR FM

Places to enjoy in our neighboorhood

Technical Assistance

Adobe software updates.
Adobe software forums
Your questions may have been asked before. Some of the more common ones, and other users' solutions, may be found here.
Color Management Services: Chromix
Need color profiles for your printing devices? One of our cherished partners, Chromix, has revved their Color Valet service to make profiling your output devices more painless than ever.
Adobe Creative Suite 5 Upgrades
To learn the details of this release, see the Adobe CS5 page. That page will show you the various Suite configurations and upgrade paths.

Creative Services (presented in no order whatsoever)

Sharon Swanson
Sharon does lovely illustration and design. Go ahead, take a look at this fine human's work.
Marianne McCoy
A sharp eye and a big heart, and a creative sensibility that we worship.
Christy Pelland
Photography (especially wedding photography) with a unique vision by a warm and wonderful human.
Juan Alonso
As I write this, I'm looking at two lovely pieces by this amazing artist and wonderful human. Maybe you should check out his work...
Jennifer Nerad
If you've had an InDesign class here, you may already know our dear Jennifer. Check out her art—we love it!
Lou Cuevas
Photographer and pal Lou is also the landlord to Luminous Works' classroom. A fine host, and excellent photographer, he is. Can't wait to see his web site, eh hem.
Adam Crowley
Adam is a fun and fine guy—and great photographer. Of course he's available for hire and has a rich collection of images for purchase, too.
Studio 5 Creative
A full service design, photography, and project management agency—and they're friends!
Evolution Press
In a time that is seeing a resurgence of letterpress printing, this place really stands out. Absolutely first rate stuff. If you like print, you'll love their letterpress work! They made our cards.

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