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DreamTemplate Website Design Template Service Features Unlimited Template Downloads - Plus Try 100 Free Website Design Templates
January, 06, 2009
DreamTemplate is a premium template subscription provider with over 3,000 professionally designed templates available for members. DreamTemplate serve Website Templates, Flash Templates, Office Templates, Word Templates, Powerpoint Templates, Corporate Identity packages and logo designs.
Every month, DreamTemplate adds over a hundred new designs. Unlike most template sites that charge per template, DreamTemplate works differently. They charge a one-time fee and then give members full download access to their premium template collection. The templates are affordable and designed extremely well.
DreamTemplate offers a comprehensive, exclusive website templates collection consisting of Photoshop designs with HTML exported versions. Their website templates are easy-to-download and easy-to-edit. All the featured website templates have been designed to cater to business needs both in terms of quality as well as cost.
Their website templates are available in various categories which makes their gallery one of the most comprehensive collections available. You will also have access to the PSD files used to design the website templates displayed in the gallery. You can edit the PSD files and the HTML files using any sort of HTML editor and to edit your image files you will need any image editor that support PSD files such as Photoshop.
What does membership include?
Membership includes access to over 3,000 premium quality templates, professional fonts, clipart, abstract images, office documents and more. You get unlimited downloadable access to all of the templates and logos.
What is a website template?
A template can be thought of as a pre-made Website. A template is a pre-made layout for your web page. Each template is made to be easily customized by anyone with some web design knowledge. Each template includes fully coded html index and content pages, as well as a set of blank images and Photoshop files to make your customization job as easy as possible.
How do I start using the website templates?
You can download our website templates by subscribing to the DreamTemplate Unlimited Access Membership. Once you register your account and subscribe to the program of your choice, you can preview and download all the website templates featured on the site - almost immediately. The average template takes about 7-15 hours to produce. Their goal as a design studio is to provide their customers with not only a vast quantity of templates, but to have each of them backed up with exceptional quality.
Download Some Free Website Templates
From the DreamTemplate site main page, scroll down to the bottom and you will see a link to some free website templates. There are over one hundred different free website templates at the moment.
Buy Photoshop CS4 Directly From Adobe
Find upgrade options and Creative Suite deals at the Adobe USA Store. UK customers can see pricing in UK currency at the Adobe United Kingdom Store.
Visit the Adobe Special Offers Page to find the latest bundle and upgrade special offers. Teachers and students get special pricing at the Adobe Education Store. Need to try the latest version first? the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download at the Adobe site.
Photoshop CS4 Tutorials and Resources
See our Photoshop CS4 Resource Center for Free Photoshop CS4 Tutorials, the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download, Free Photoshop CS4 Training, and Photoshop CS4 News.
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CS4 Device Central Tutorial - Photoshop CS4 Device Central
January, 05, 2009
Jim Hoerricks is the Senior Forensic Video Analyst for the LAPD's Scientific Investigation Division. His site, Forensic Photoshop, contains lots of interesting posts and tutorials that deal with using Photoshop for forensic work. Jim has also written a book, Forensic Photoshop. Here is a new Photoshop CS4 tutorial from him.
Device Central CS4 Tutorial
I got a new phone recently and was apt to set the photo of the kids as my wallpaper. Rather than skim the phone's user guide to try and find the specs necessary for the photo, I just opened up Adobe's Device Central. Device Central now comes with Photoshop (or Creative Suite) and most don't know that they have it installed on their system.
With just a few clicks, I can see the size that I am targeting for my image. I can also see the file types that the phone will support. I get all the information that I need to make sure that my design/image looks its best.
You can even get information on supported video formats and sizes. This is a great feature for getting your kid's football videos tuned up and ready to show off at the office.
Now if you are still on CS3 (and many still are), and this is the first time that you are using the program, you have some updating to do. Go to Adobe's updates page to get the updated phones and profiles. As you can imagine, a lot changes in the world of mobile devices in 18 months. Also, Adobe's only going to keep the CS3 updates on the web site for a little while longer.
Once you've downloaded the updates, click on File>Install Device Profile Package. You'll be presented with a dialog that lists all of the available updates for the particular package that you are installing. When it's finished, it'll restart - so do the updates before starting to work on any images.
This process changes in CS4. Device Central CS4 now features an online device library - which means that you'll have to be connected to the internet to get the most out of the program. It also means problems, as some IT folks block the port that the program uses to access the internet (more on that later). Still and all, it's a great program that's been there all this time.
Buy Photoshop CS4 Directly From Adobe
Find upgrade options and Creative Suite deals at the Adobe USA Store. UK customers can see pricing in UK currency at the Adobe United Kingdom Store.
Visit the Adobe Special Offers Page to find the latest bundle and upgrade special offers. Teachers and students get special pricing at the Adobe Education Store. Need to try the latest version first? the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download at the Adobe site.
Photoshop CS4 Tutorials and Resources
See our Photoshop CS4 Resource Center for Free Photoshop CS4 Tutorials, the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download, Free Photoshop CS4 Training, and Photoshop CS4 News.
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Meet the Authors of "Photoshop CS4: The Missing Manual" and "Photoshop CS4 Channels And Masks One-on-One"
January, 01, 2009
Two books will be making their debut at Macworld 2009 — just in time for all of the photographers and graphic designers present at the show. Lesa Snider King's Photoshop CS4: The Missing Manual ($31.49 - save 37%) covers the newest version of Photoshop and teaches you everything from editing photos to creating beautiful documents — whether you're a beginner or a power user ready to try some advanced techniques.
"Lesa's book is a great resource for Photoshop pros and newbies alike," says Missing Manuals Editor Dawn Frausto. "For people who are new to the program, she explains basic concepts like resolution that folks need to understand when working with images. For experienced Photoshop jockeys, Lesa guides you through advanced techniques and explains all the features that are new in CS4."
The newest installment to Deke McClelland's renowned One-on-One series will be there as well. Photoshop CS4 Channels & Masks One-on-One ($31.49 - save 37%) contains a unique combination of step-by-step text lessons, DVD-video demonstration, and real-world projects. You'll quickly learn how to select and composite highlights, shadows, clouds, fabric, flame, eyes, hair, and more. Digital Media Editor Colleen Wheeler says about this book, "I've never seen 500 pages like this. It truly delivers on its deep-dive promise and it's gorgeously crafted."
So while you're at Macworld, don't forget to stop by our booth (#2210) and check out these two new books, as well as meet many of our other authors, including David Pogue, Lesa Snider King, and Deke McClelland. For a complete listing of all the author presentations, see the official "O'Reilly at Macworld" website.
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Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: Camera Raw From lynda.com - 13 Free Video Clips
January, 05, 2009
In Photoshop CS4 for Photographers: Camera Raw, Chris Orwig enthusiastically explores a Photoshop plug-in that is a must-have for any serious photographer. By working on the digital negatives in Camera Raw, photographers have more creative control over their photos, and the original files remain intact.
Chris demonstrates techniques for processing images by adjusting tone, contrast, highlights, and clarity. He also illustrates methods for sharpening images, controlling color saturation, and creating dynamic black-and-white images. With a detailed tour of the interface and control panels, Chris shows how Camera Raw is a one-of-a-kind creative resource. Exercise files accompany the course.
Visit the lynda.com site to view 13 free video clip samples from this training.
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Get Great Deals On Earlier Photoshop And Creative Suite Training Titles At Total Training
January, 05, 2009
You can find an End of Year Clearance - Save up to 75% on Select Titles at Total Training's site. Select DVDs have just been reduced even more, many as low as $10 and select bundles are now as low as $69. Once these titles are sold out, they won't be available. Visit Total Training Online for more info.
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Note Tool Tutorial - Photoshop CS4 Note Tool
January, 04, 2009
Jim Hoerricks is the Senior Forensic Video Analyst for the LAPD's Scientific Investigation Division. His site, Forensic Photoshop, contains lots of interesting posts and tutorials that deal with using Photoshop for forensic work. Jim has also written a book, Forensic Photoshop. Here is a new Photoshop CS4 tutorial from him.
Photoshop CS4 Note Tool Tutorial
For CS4, Adobe has changed the Notes Tool. It's now called the Note Tool and it can be found grouped with the Eyedropper Tool (I). Why Note and not Notes? Maybe because the dropped its audio functionality? Maybe because the cleaned up the interface?
Select Note Tool and click somewhere on the image. This will activate the Note Tool panel. Write a comment, a to-do, or ... whatever. It's great for leaving yourself notes about where you left off so that when you come back to the image, tomorrow or a year from now, you can quickly get up to speed.
Use the Left/Right arrows to scroll through the notes, if you've left more than one. The Trash Can deletes the active note. You can right-click on the note and choose Delete All Notes from the pop-up menu (Win) (or Ctrl-Click for Macs) to delete all the notes.
If you want to hide the Note icon, select View>Show>Notes. Since the notes are now contained within the Notes Panel, you can view the notes even when the icons are hidden (cool - new).
When saving your files, make sure to check the Notes box in the Save As dialog. Notes are supported in PSD, PSB, Tiff, and PDF. Work this little gem into your workflow. You'll soon wonder how you've gone so long without it.
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Working With Device Central CS4 - 4 Free Video Clips From Device Central CS4 Essential Training With Dale Rankine
January, 03, 2009
Device Central is a mobile device simulator and testing application that serves as the hub of mobile design and development in Creative Suite 4. It simulates the display, interface, and performance of hundreds of phones and other devices, and is kept up to date via an online database. Device Central is an indispensable tool for Flash Lite developers. It can also be used to preview designs, video, and HTML layouts from other CS4 applications, like Photoshop, After Effects, and Dreamweaver.
Here are four sample clips from the lynda.com Device Central CS4 training series, Device Central CS4 Essential Training with Dale Rankine.
Device CS4 Essential Training - Basic Panels
Learn how to interact with content in your mobile device projects using the basic panels in Device Central CS4, including the Content Type, File Info, Keypad and Persistent Storage panels.
Device CS4 Essential Training - The Display Panel
The power of Device Central CS4 revolves around simulating how your content will not only display, but how users will interact with it on a real mobile device. Learn how to use the Display and Scaling panels to maximize the effectiveness of the test environment in Device Central.
Device CS4 Essential Training - The Memory Panel
Explore the Memory panel in Device Central CS4 and learn how to use the memory usage data it provides to make sure your applications run smoothly once they are published.
Device CS4 Essential Training - The Device Status Panel
In this movie, learn how to use the options in the Device Status panel, such as language, date and time, and battery usage, to emulate the variable conditions on mobile devices which may affect how your content displays.
Learn More About This Training
In Device Central CS4 Essential Training, Dale Rankine takes an in-depth look at all of Device Central's features, from basic testing to scripted automation. He also offers insights into the mobile content industry as a whole. Dale explains what can be learned from the various testing and feedback panels, shows how to test content on actual devices, and more. Exercise files accompany the course. Learn more at the lynda.com site.
Buy Photoshop CS4 Directly From Adobe
Find upgrade options and Creative Suite deals at the Adobe USA Store. Teachers and students get special pricing at the Adobe Education Store. UK customers can see pricing in UK currency at the Adobe United Kingdom Store. Visit the Adobe Special Offers Page to find the latest bundle and upgrade special offers.
Photoshop CS4 Tutorials and Resources
See our Photoshop CS4 Resource Center for Free Photoshop CS4 Tutorials, the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download, Free Photoshop CS4 Training, and Photoshop CS4 News.
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Working With Templates In Dreamweaver CS4 - 4 Free Video Clips From Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training With James Williamson
January, 02, 2009
Here are four sample clips from the lynda.com Dreamweaver CS4 training series, Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training
with James Williamson.
Dreamweaver CS4 - Planning For Templates
Templates in Dreamweaver CS4 help you create new pages quickly, keep your web site consistent and maintain your site. In this movie, you'll explore these benefits of templates and learn how to plan your site design to take the best advantage of templates.
Dreamweaver CS4 - Creating A New Template
Learn how to save Dreamweaver templates from HTML pages and insert editable regions into the template that will allow you to add new content when you create pages from the template.
Dreamweaver CS4 - Creating Editable Attributes
In the case where there are small changes in an element from page to page, instead of adding an editable region, you can add editable attributes to your Dreamweaver template. In this movie, learn how to add editable attributes to banner and navigation bar elements.
Dreamweaver CS4 - Creating New Pages From A Template
In this movie, learn how to create new pages based off of a finished template and edit existing pages to conform to a template in Dreamweaver CS4. Also learn how to update editable attributes and place content into editable regions.
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The Photoshop Blog - Earlier Posts
The Photoshop Blog offers the latest Photoshop news and software updates, Photoshop tips and tutorials, and random thoughts from graphic artist and Photoshop expert Jennifer Apple.
See Earlier Posts From The Photoshop Blog - DECEMBER 2008.
SiteGrinder Photoshop Plugin - Create Websites Instantly
There often seems to be a strict division of labor within the world of web design and development. Creative professionals tend to stick to the Photoshop domain, while those well-versed in scripting are left to the task of implementing their work. Indeed, the two realms are quite different from each other, to which any of us even vaguely familiar with either can easily attest.
Essentially, Photoshop is a no-holds-barred design studio, offering the artist a seemingly endless array of creative options. On the other hand, HTML, CSS, Java and the like follow strict rules of engagement, requiring the developer to take any number of esoteric concerns into consideration in order to ensure that designs are properly displayed on the web.
Turn Photoshop Into A Complete Web Design Tool
SiteGrinder seeks to bridge this gap between design and development. Basically, this program turns Photoshop into an easy-to-use and fully functional web design tool. With SiteGrinder, designers will now have the freedom to totally let their creativity loose and then, without skipping a beat, transfer their designs to the web. Bringing esthetic concerns together with more practical considerations, this program is an amazingly powerful tool that would make a fantastic addition to any web designer's bag of tricks.
Generate Your Web Pages Directly From Photoshop
By generating web pages directly from Photoshop, you'll be able to spend much more time on the creative end of the spectrum, since you'll know right off the bat how well particular designs will translate to the web. No more going back to the Photoshop drawing board after getting a phone call from your development team, telling you that what you had envisioned doesn't have a chance of being displayed on the web. You can immediately visually and interactively test your designs, which permits you to then make changes to either esthetics or functions while it's still relatively early on in the design process.
Pricing and Availability
Mac OS X and Windows versions of the SiteGrinder unlockable demo are available now via download. SiteGrinder can be ordered from Media Lab's online store.
