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Pikes Peak Makerspace does not currently offer any training or classes for Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
'''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud for all members to use.'''
 
 
However, PPM does not currently offer any training or classes for Adobe Creative Cloud applications.


Use the PPM Slack channel #computing if you have any questions or problems.
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing if you have any questions or problems.
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'''However, Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains 3 Windows Design Workstations for all members to&nbsp;use'''.
Members can use the installed software on our (Windows) Design Workstations, and our dedicated computers, without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level&nbsp;1).


Additionally there are other Windows computers dedicated to equipment throughout our&nbsp;space.
No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first&#8209;come, first&#8209;served".
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Members can use the installed software on our Design Workstations, and our dedicated computers, without&nbsp;any additional required&nbsp;training (Level&nbsp;1).


No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first-come, first-served".
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'''Adobe After Effects is a subscription-based, commercial motion design software package used to animate both still images and&nbsp;illustrations.'''
'''Adobe After Effects is a subscription-based, commercial motion design software package used to animate both still images and&nbsp;illustrations.'''


After Effects is a part of the Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.
It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our (Windows) Design&nbsp;Workstation&nbsp;2.
'''Links to external sites:'''
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/planning-setup.html '''Planning your work''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/planning-setup.html '''Planning your work''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/keyboard-shortcuts-reference.html '''Keyboard shortcuts in After Effects''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/keyboard-shortcuts-reference.html '''Keyboard shortcuts in After Effects''']
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:[https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html '''Adobe After Effects Product Home Page''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html '''Adobe After Effects Product Home Page''']


'''Alternatives'''
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-after-effects/ The Best Adobe After Effects Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
:'''[https://www.blender.org/ Blender]''' — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications
:'''[https://www.canva.com Canva]''' — alternative to After Effects
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobeafter-effects/ The Best Adobe After Effects Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net


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'''Adobe Bridge is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to manage digital&nbsp;assets.'''
'''Adobe Bridge is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to manage digital&nbsp;assets.'''


Bridge is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS, (but not Linux or mobile.)
It is available for Windows and macOS, (but not Linux or mobile.)
 
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Windows Design Workstations 2 and&nbsp;3.


'''Links to external sites:'''
'''Links to external sites:'''
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:[https://www.adobe.com/products/bridge.html '''Adobe Bridge Product Home Page''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/bridge.html '''Adobe Bridge Product Home Page''']


'''Alternatives'''
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-bridge/ Adobe Bridge Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-bridge/ Adobe Bridge Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net


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'''Adobe Dreamweaver is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to design web&nbsp;sites.'''
'''Adobe Dreamweaver is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to design web&nbsp;sites.'''


Dreamweaver is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.
It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and Dreamweaver is installed on our (Windows) Design Workstation&nbsp;2.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and Dreamweaver is installed on our (Windows) Design Workstation&nbsp;2.


'''Links to adobe.com:'''
'''Links to external sites:'''


:[https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/how-to/responsive-web-design-basics.html '''Responsive web design basics''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/how-to/responsive-web-design-basics.html '''Responsive web design basics''']
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:[https://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html '''Adobe Dreamweaver Product Home Page''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html '''Adobe Dreamweaver Product Home Page''']


'''Alternatives'''
:'''[https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/introducing-canva-websites/ Canva Websites]''' — alternative to Adobe Dreamweaver
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-dreamweaver/ Adobe Dreamweaver Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-dreamweaver/ Adobe Dreamweaver Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net


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'''Adobe Illustrator is a subscription-based, commercial vector graphics software package used to generate&nbsp;illustrations(!)'''
'''Adobe Illustrator is a subscription-based, commercial vector graphics software package used to generate&nbsp;illustrations(!)'''


Illustrator is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.
It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Windows Design Workstations 2 and&nbsp;3.
'''Links to external sites:'''
 
'''Links to adobe.com:'''


:[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html '''Illustrator vs. InDesign''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html '''Illustrator vs. InDesign''']
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'''External Training'''
'''External Training'''


'''Links to adobe.com:'''
'''Links to external sites:'''


:[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html '''Illustrator Get Started course''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html '''Illustrator Get Started course''']
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAbjajnLZY0 John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial]''' — (1987) on YouTube (7:23 mins)
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAbjajnLZY0 John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial]''' — (1987) on YouTube (7:23 mins)


'''Alternatives'''
:'''[https://inkscape.org Inkscape]''' — open source alternative to Adobe Illustrator
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-illustrator/ The Best Illustrator Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-illustrator/ The Best Illustrator Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net


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'''Adobe InDesign is a subscription-based, commercial software package used for page&nbsp;layout.'''  
'''Adobe InDesign is a subscription-based, commercial software package used for page&nbsp;layout.'''  


InDesign is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux or mobile&nbsp;devices.   
It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux or mobile&nbsp;devices.   
 
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Windows Design Workstations 2 and&nbsp;3.


'''Links to external sites:'''
'''Links to external sites:'''
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:[https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html '''Adobe InDesign Product Home Page''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html '''Adobe InDesign Product Home Page''']


'''Alternatives'''
:'''[https://canva.com Canva]''' — alternative to Adobe InDesign
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-indesign/ The Best Adobe InDesign Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-indesign/ The Best Adobe InDesign Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net


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'''Adobe Lightroom is a subscription-based, commercial raster graphics and photo editing software&nbsp;package.'''
'''Adobe Lightroom is a subscription-based, commercial raster graphics and photo editing software&nbsp;package.'''


Lightroom is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.
It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.
 
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Windows Design Workstations 2 and 3.


'''Links to external sites:'''
'''Links to external sites:'''
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:[https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html '''Adobe Lightroom Product Home Page''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html '''Adobe Lightroom Product Home Page''']


'''Alternatives'''
:'''[https://www.canva.com Canva]''' — alternative to Lightroom
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-lightroom/ The Best Adobe Lightroom Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-lightroom/ The Best Adobe Lightroom Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net


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'''Adobe Photoshop is a subscription-based, commercial raster graphics and photo editing software&nbsp;package.'''
'''Adobe Photoshop is a subscription-based, commercial raster graphics and photo editing software&nbsp;package.'''


Photoshop is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS (and iPhone), but not Linux.
It is available for Windows and macOS (and iPhone), but not Linux.


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Windows Design Workstations 2 and 3.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Windows Design Workstations 2 and 3.


'''Links to adobe.com:'''
'''Links to external sites:'''


:[https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html '''Default keyboard shortcuts''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html '''Default keyboard shortcuts''']
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:[https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html '''Adobe Photoshop Product Home Page''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html '''Adobe Photoshop Product Home Page''']


'''Alternatives'''
:[https://www.gimp.org/ '''GIMP'''] — High Quality Photo Manipulation
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-photoshop/ The Best Photoshop Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-photoshop/ The Best Photoshop Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net


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'''Adobe Premiere is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to create&nbsp;videos.'''
'''Adobe Premiere is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to create&nbsp;videos.'''


Premiere is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows, macOS, and iPhone, but not&nbsp;Linux.
It is available for Windows, macOS, and iPhone, but not&nbsp;Linux.


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our (Windows) Design Workstation&nbsp;2.
'''Links to external sites:'''
 
'''Links to adobe.com:'''


:[https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/premiere-pro/how-to/beginner-tips-premiere-pro.html '''Beginner tips for Premiere Pro''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/keyboard-shortcuts.html '''Keyboard shortcuts in Premiere Pro''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/keyboard-shortcuts.html '''Keyboard shortcuts in Premiere Pro''']
:[https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-discussions/faq-how-do-i-learn-premiere-pro/td-p/3540417 '''FAQ: How do I learn Premiere Pro?''']
:[https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-discussions/faq-how-do-i-learn-premiere-pro/td-p/3540417 '''FAQ: How do I learn Premiere Pro?''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html '''Adobe Premiere Product Home Page''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html '''Adobe Premiere Product Home Page''']


'''Alternatives'''
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-premiere-pro/ The Best Premiere Pro Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net


:'''[https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve DaVinci Resolve]''' — "editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production"
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:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-premiere-pro/ The Best Premiere Pro Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net


==Alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud==
== Alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud ==


:'''[https://www.affinity.studio/ Affinity]''' — professional photo, design, and layout software
:'''[https://www.affinity.studio/ Affinity]''' — professional photo, design, and layout software
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:'''[https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/introducing-apple-creator-studio-an-inspiring-collection-of-creative-apps/ Apple Creator Studio]''' — "an inspiring collection of the most powerful creative apps"
== Additional Help ==
 
:[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ '''Learn Adobe Apps''']
==Additional Help==
[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ '''Learn Adobe Apps''']


<br>Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
<br>Use the PPM Slack channel #computing

Latest revision as of 20:31, 12 October 2026

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud for all members to use.


However, PPM does not currently offer any training or classes for Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

Use the PPM Slack channel #computing if you have any questions or problems.

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace
PPM MEMBER USE

Members can use the installed software on our (Windows) Design Workstations, and our dedicated computers, without any additional required training (Level 1).

No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first‑come, first‑served".

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.


Adobe After Effects Tips

Adobe After Effects is a subscription-based, commercial motion design software package used to animate both still images and illustrations.

It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.

Links to external sites:

Planning your work
Keyboard shortcuts in After Effects
Get to know the After Effects interface
Adobe After Effects Learn & Support
Adobe After Effects Product Home Page
The Best Adobe After Effects Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Adobe Bridge Tips

Adobe Bridge is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to manage digital assets.

It is available for Windows and macOS, (but not Linux or mobile.)

Links to external sites:

How to view & manage files in Adobe Bridge
How To Manage And Organize Your Images
Adobe Bridge Product Home Page
Adobe Bridge Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Adobe Dreamweaver Tips

Adobe Dreamweaver is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to design web sites.

It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and Dreamweaver is installed on our (Windows) Design Workstation 2.

Links to external sites:

Responsive web design basics
Know the default keyboard shortcuts
Code hinting and code completion
Dreamweaver Tutorials
Adobe Dreamweaver Product Home Page
Adobe Dreamweaver Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Adobe Illustrator Tips

Adobe Illustrator is a subscription-based, commercial vector graphics software package used to generate illustrations(!)

It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.

Links to external sites:

Illustrator vs. InDesign
When to use which design application.
Essential techniques for beginners
Measure and add dimensions
Use actions to automate tasks in Illustrator

Open Illustrator Files Without Illustrator:

☐ Change the file extension .AI to .PDF, and open in your default PDF viewer.
☐ On a Mac, use Preview.

External Training

Links to external sites:

Illustrator Get Started course
Adobe Illustrator Product Home Page
John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial — (1987) on YouTube (7:23 mins)
The Best Illustrator Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Adobe InDesign Tips

Adobe InDesign is a subscription-based, commercial software package used for page layout.

It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux or mobile devices.

Links to external sites:

Illustrator vs. InDesign
When to use which design application.
InDesign Get Started course
Adobe InDesign Product Home Page
The Best Adobe InDesign Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Adobe Lightroom Tips

Adobe Lightroom is a subscription-based, commercial raster graphics and photo editing software package.

It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux.

Links to external sites:

Keyboard shortcuts
70 Adobe Lightroom Classic Tips
Adobe Lightroom Product Home Page
The Best Adobe Lightroom Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Adobe Photoshop Tips

Adobe Photoshop is a subscription-based, commercial raster graphics and photo editing software package.

It is available for Windows and macOS (and iPhone), but not Linux.

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Windows Design Workstations 2 and 3.

Links to external sites:

Default keyboard shortcuts
WebP files explained
Create actions in Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop Get Started course
Adobe Photoshop Product Home Page
The Best Photoshop Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Adobe Premiere Tips

Adobe Premiere is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to create videos.

It is available for Windows, macOS, and iPhone, but not Linux.

Links to external sites:

Keyboard shortcuts in Premiere Pro
FAQ: How do I learn Premiere Pro?
Adobe Premiere Product Home Page
The Best Premiere Pro Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud

Affinity — professional photo, design, and layout software


Additional Help

Learn Adobe Apps


Use the PPM Slack channel #computing

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.


Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.

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