| It was a very good year... | |
articles by Jacci Howard Bear
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It's the time of year for looking back. Before moving forward into 2001 with a new series of software and design tutorials and a special weekly font feature, here are the timeless topics of 2000.
Tools of the Trade Color Your World Pretty Pictures Your Type of Fun Fine Designs Pretty Pieces of Paper Things to Make Perfectly Printed Working 9 to 5, or Not How Much Do You Know?
Two of the most frequently asked questions involve choice of software for desktop publishing and how to use it. There are no quick and easy answers but these guidelines can help make the process less daunting. Features include how to choose software for page layout and design and help with using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and QuarkXPress. [About Software]
Yes, it's a colorful, colorful world. Learn how to use color effectively and get it printed just right. These features cover color symbolism, software, and basic trapping. [About Color]
Whether you snap it, scan it, draw it, or grab it off a CD, use the right image and make it look better with these tips and tutorials on choosing graphics, resolution, and halftones. [About Graphics]
Fonts are fun. Find those fun fonts and learn a little bit about some of the famous faces behind the typefaces. [About Type & Fonts]
Build your pretty pictures from the ground up with good design basics such as rules, text wraps, and page numbers, including some software-specific tips. [About Design]
Despite the growth of electronic publishing, the vast majority of desktop publishing still happens on paper. Don't destroy a great design by picking a poor paper. [About Paper]
There are hundreds of items, large and small, that you can create with desktop publishing software. Here are three crafty and one more advanced type of desktop publishing project with tips and software suggestions. [About DTP Projects]
After you've designed the perfect brochure, business card, or newsletter, make sure that what gets printed is what you want. These features focus on sending your files to a service bureau. [About Prepress & Printing]
Get a job, make a career change, or start your own business. Increase your chances of success with this basic advice on portfolios, finding your niche, and business plans. [About Your DTP Career]
Beyond the basics there are tons of tips, guidelines, and cool rules to help you do your job better. Familiarize yourself with these resources and take the quizzes to test yourself and add to your knowledge base. (Have you taken the Who Wants to be a Desktop Publisher quiz yet?) [About Tips & Tests]
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