Adobe After Effects is a digital motion graphics and compositing software published by Adobe Systems. Its main purpose is for multimedia, film and video post-production.
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An overview of portable technology - not just computers but also printers, presentation devices, and peripherals.
Larkin, James. Adobe Magazine (1996). Articles>Computing
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One Hundred and One Forms eTips 
One hundred and one tips for designing digital forms using Adobe Acrobat.
Padova, Ted. Adobe (2007). Presentations>Information Design>Forms>Adobe Acrobat
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Picking the right strength characteristics when you're buying paper can determine whether your job holds up on press, in the mail, or in your customers' hands.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1997). Articles>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
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OpenType fonts act just like PostScript Type 1 or TrueType fonts in programs like Microsoft® Word or QuarkXPress, but Adobe® InDesign® can perform special tricks with them, such as replacing characters with swashes (fancy versions of a letter), or with ligatures for character pairs such as “ct” and “ffi.” InDesign ships with several OpenType fonts, including Adobe Garamond® Pro, Adobe CaslonTM Pro, Caflisch Pro, and Kozuka Mincho Pro (a Japanese typeface).
Kvern, Olav Martin and David Blatner. Adobe (2004). Design>Typography>Document Design>Adobe InDesign
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Optimize Adobe PDF Files for Palm OS Devices
You can read any Adobe® PDF document on a Palm OS® device by simply dragging the file into the Adobe Acrobat Reader for Palm OS application window. But if you want to optimize the PDF file for the best possible display on a handheld device, combine the power of Adobe Acrobat® 5 with Microsoft® Office 2000 or later.
Adobe (2003). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe Acrobat
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Acrobat lets you 'pack' fonts into a PDF in three basic ways: by fully embedding, subsetting, or not embedding them. Each method differently affects a PDF file's size, editability, and typographic fidelity.
Patrick, Teri and Tamis Nordling. Adobe Magazine (1998). Design>Document Design>Typography>Adobe Acrobat
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Opening somebody else's PageMaker publication? Here's an explorer's guide to the discoveries and dangers that may be lurking.
Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe PageMaker
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Paper Fits (and What to Do About Them)
Save money by designing to fit standard printing-paper sizes.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
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PDF Bookmarks: Surveying the Options
Most PDF files do not include bookmarks. This is a pity, because they are so easy to add, and because the real-world usability of longer PDF files suffers significantly by their absence. And there's no shortage of tools for creating and managing bookmarks, as this product survey article explains.
Johnson, Duff. Adobe (2007). Design>Information Design>Software>Adobe Acrobat
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Duff Johnson looks at how several federal government agencies use Acrobat and PDF to solve old problems and, in some cases, to create new opportunities.
Johnson, Duff. Adobe (2007). Articles>Information Design>Government>Adobe Acrobat
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PDF Usability: Debate and Reality
This article examines the claims of those PDF critics and argues that usability complaints about PDF documents are misdirected, and further, highlights some of the key reasons why PDF is the preferred electronic document format.
Johnson, Duff. Adobe (2006). Articles>Usability>Information Design>Adobe Acrobat
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Correct almost any problem photo by harnessing the power of the Curves and Levels dialog boxes in Photoshop.
Fraser, Bruce. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Graphic Design>Image Editing>Adobe Photoshop
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A collection of Photoshop tips and techniques, including making Photoshop fly, managing color palettes for your Web images, and lots of great Photoshop tips.
Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Graphic Design>Image Editing>Adobe Photoshop
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Whip that document into shape - master the master page in InDesign and PageMaker.
Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (2000). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe InDesign
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Lots of people don't know about PageMaker's support for tagged text - and they're missing out.
Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe PageMaker
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Designing something that will be mailed? Save time and money by asking the right questions before you start.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Document Design>Prepress
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Preflight Publications for Perfect Printing
Want to make friends with your service bureau and printer? Just bring them perfect files every time. Use the Save for Service Provider plug-in built into Adobe® PageMaker® 7.0 , and you’ll never have to worry about last-minute calls from your service bureau or printer again. Here’s an example of how you can use this plug-in.
Adobe (2003). Design>Publishing>Document Design>Adobe PageMaker
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Preserve Changes in RoboHelp for a Linked FrameMaker Book
While it is ideal to maintain all the content in FrameMaker, there are special situations which may require the RoboHelp content to be out of sync from FrameMaker documents either for short duration or for small set of topics. These special situations can relate to project deadlines or project requirements which make the process of maintaining a single source difficult.
Adobe (2007). Articles>Documentation>Software>Adobe RoboHelp
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Quick Footwork in a Dull Market
Right now the paper market is stable. So should you relax and enjoy the calm? Hardly. Now's the perfect time to test new paper sheets and negotiate better financial terms with your supplier.
Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1997). Articles>Document Design>Prepress>Paper
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References Available Upon Request
Find out where your visitors come from.
Fleishman, Glenn. Adobe Magazine (1999). Design>Web Design>Audience Analysis>Log Analysis
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Replacing Gradient Colors With a Swatch
InDesign shares a feature with Illustrator that enables you to select a color stop in a gradient and replace it by clicking on a color swatch in the swatches palette.
Cole, Tim. Adobe Evangelists (2006). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe InDesign
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Ever wonder why some graphics file formats have a poor reputation? Sometimes, it's not because they're inherently bad, but because they're not designed to be used in certain ways, on certain printers, or on certain platforms. Knowing how to match a job with the right formats can save you some real headaches.
Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (1997). Design>Graphic Design>Image Editing>Standards
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A monitor that's perfect for one job might be inadequate - or overkill - for another. Here's how to find one that'll fit your needs.
Bury, Scott. Adobe Magazine (1996). Articles>Computing>Ergonomics
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The RoboHelp Community is a recognized leader in online support for technical writers and help authors. The RoboHelp Community includes the RoboHelp Knowledge Base, Community Help Author Forums, downloads, and other resources.
Adobe (2003). Organizations>Documentation>Software>Adobe RoboHelp
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Is your Illustrator artwork too smooth-looking? Try adding patterns and textures to your work.
Alspach, Ted and Jennifer Alspach. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Graphic Design>Software>Adobe Illustrator
