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'''Adobe Bridge is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to manage digital assets.'''
 
Bridge is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. 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 3.
 
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==Tips==
'''Links to external sites:'''
 
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/bridge/using/view-files-bridge.html '''How to view & manage files in Adobe Bridge''']===
 
===[https://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/what-is-adobe-bridge/ How To Manage And Organize Your Images]===
==PPM Training==
Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.
 
==External Training==
'''Links to adobe.com:'''
 
=== [https://www.adobe.com/products/bridge.html Adobe Bridge Product Home Page] ===
 
=== [https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ Learn Adobe Apps] ===
 
==Alternatives==
'''Links to external sites:'''
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-bridge/ Adobe Bridge Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
 
==Additional Help==
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'''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.
 
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and Dreamweaver is installed on our (Windows) Design Workstation&nbsp;2.
 
:'''[[Software Tips#Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications|Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications at PPM]]'''
 
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==Tips==
'''Links to adobe.com:'''
 
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/how-to/responsive-web-design-basics.html '''Responsive web design basics''']===
 
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/keyboard-shortcuts.html Know the default keyboard shortcuts]===
 
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/code-hints.html Code hinting and code completion]===
== PPM Training ==
Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.
 
== External Training ==
'''Links to adobe.com:'''
 
=== [https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/tutorials.html Dreamweaver Tutorials] ===
 
=== [https://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html Adobe Dreamweaver Product Home Page] ===
 
=== [https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ Learn Adobe Apps] ===
 
==Alternatives==
'''Links to external sites:'''
:'''[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
 
==Additional Help==
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'''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.
 
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.
 
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==Tips==
'''Links to adobe.com:'''
 
===[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html '''Illustrator vs. InDesign''']===
:When to use which design application.
 
===[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/en/learn/illustrator/web/illustration-techniques Essential techniques for beginners] ===
 
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/tool-techniques/dimension-tool.html Measure and add dimensions]===
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/automation-actions.html 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.
 
==PPM Training==
Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.
 
==External Training==
'''Links to adobe.com:'''
 
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html '''Illustrator Get Started course''']
 
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html '''Adobe Illustrator Product Home Page''']
 
:[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ '''Learn Adobe Apps''']
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAbjajnLZY0 John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial]''' — (1987) on YouTube (7:23 mins)
 
==Alternatives==
'''Links to other external sites:'''
:'''[https://inkscape.org Inkscape]''' — open source alternative to Adobe Illustrator
 
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-illustrator/ The Best Illustrator Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
 
==Additional Help==
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'''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. 
 
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.
 
<br>
<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;">
<br>
 
==Tips==
'''Links to external sites:'''
 
=== [https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html '''Illustrator vs. InDesign'''] ===
:When to use which design application.
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html Default keyboard shortcuts] ===
==PPM Training==
Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.
 
== External Training ==
'''Links to adobe.com:'''
 
=== [https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/tutorials.html InDesign Get Started course] ===
 
=== [https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html Adobe InDesign Product Home Page] ===
 
== Alternatives ==
'''Links to external sites:'''
 
:'''[https://canva.com Canva]''' — alternative to Adobe InDesign
 
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-indesign/ The Best Adobe InDesign Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
 
== Additional Help ==
{{Template:Footer}}
<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;">
 
'''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.
 
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Windows Design Workstations 2 and 3.
 
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==Tips==
'''Links to external sites:'''
 
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/help/keyboard-shortcuts.html '''Keyboard shortcuts''']===
 
===[https://petapixel.com/2022/07/19/70-adobe-lightroom-classic-tips-tricks-and-shortcuts-for-beginners/ 70 Adobe Lightroom Classic Tips]===
== PPM Training ==
Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.
 
== External Training ==
'''Links to adobe.com:'''
 
=== [https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html Adobe Lightroom Product Home Page] ===
 
=== [https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ Learn Adobe Apps] ===
 
== Alternatives==
'''Links to external sites:'''
:'''[https://www.canva.com Canva]''' — alternative to Lightroom
 
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-lightroom/ The Best Adobe Lightroom Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
 
==Additional Help==
{{Template:Footer}}
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'''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.
 
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Windows Design Workstations 2 and 3.
 
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==Tips==
==='''View Menu Shortcuts'''===
 
'''Links to adobe.com:'''
 
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html Default keyboard shortcuts]===
 
===[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/raster/webp-file.html WebP files explained]===
 
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-actions.html Create actions in Adobe Photoshop]===
 
== PPM Training ==
Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.
 
== External Training ==
'''Links to adobe.com:'''
 
=== [https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/tutorials.html Photoshop Get Started course] ===
 
=== [https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html Adobe Photoshop Product Home Page] ===
 
=== [https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ Learn Adobe Apps] ===
==Alternatives==
'''Links to external sites:'''
:[https://www.gimp.org/ '''GIMP'''] — High Quality Photo Manipulation
 
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-photoshop/ The Best Photoshop Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
 
==Additional Help==
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'''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 and macOS, 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.
 
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<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;">
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==Tips==
'''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]===
 
==PPM Training==
Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.
 
==External Training==
'''Links to adobe.com:'''
 
=== [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://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ Learn Adobe Apps] ===
 
== Alternatives ==
'''Links to external sites:'''
:'''[https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve DaVinci Resolve]''' — "editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production"
 
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-premiere-pro/ The Best Premiere Pro Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
 
==Additional Help==
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Revision as of 16:53, 15 January 2026

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

Bridge is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. 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 3.




burst of white rays on orange background

Tips

Links to external sites:

How to view & manage files in Adobe Bridge

How To Manage And Organize Your Images

PPM Training

Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.

External Training

Links to adobe.com:

Adobe Bridge Product Home Page

Learn Adobe Apps

Alternatives

Links to external sites:

Adobe Bridge Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Additional Help

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.


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

Dreamweaver is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. 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.

Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications at PPM




Tips

Links to adobe.com:

Responsive web design basics

Know the default keyboard shortcuts

Code hinting and code completion

PPM Training

Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.

External Training

Links to adobe.com:

Dreamweaver Tutorials

Adobe Dreamweaver Product Home Page

Learn Adobe Apps

Alternatives

Links to external sites:

Canva Websites — alternative to Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Dreamweaver Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Additional Help

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.


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

Illustrator is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. 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 3.




Tips

Links to adobe.com:

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.

PPM Training

Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.

External Training

Links to adobe.com:

Illustrator Get Started course
Adobe Illustrator Product Home Page
Learn Adobe Apps
John Warnock: Bezier Tutorial — (1987) on YouTube (7:23 mins)

Alternatives

Links to other external sites:

Inkscape — open source alternative to Adobe Illustrator
The Best Illustrator Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Additional Help

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.


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

InDesign is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux or mobile 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 3.




Tips

Links to external sites:

Illustrator vs. InDesign

When to use which design application.

Default keyboard shortcuts

PPM Training

Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.

External Training

Links to adobe.com:

InDesign Get Started course

Adobe InDesign Product Home Page

Alternatives

Links to external sites:

Canva — alternative to Adobe InDesign
The Best Adobe InDesign Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Additional Help

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.


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

Lightroom is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. 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.





Tips

Links to external sites:

Keyboard shortcuts

70 Adobe Lightroom Classic Tips

PPM Training

Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.

External Training

Links to adobe.com:

Adobe Lightroom Product Home Page

Learn Adobe Apps

Alternatives

Links to external sites:

Canva — alternative to Lightroom
The Best Adobe Lightroom Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Additional Help

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.


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

Photoshop is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. 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.




Tips

View Menu Shortcuts

Links to adobe.com:

Default keyboard shortcuts

WebP files explained

Create actions in Adobe Photoshop

PPM Training

Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.

External Training

Links to adobe.com:

Photoshop Get Started course

Adobe Photoshop Product Home Page

Learn Adobe Apps

Alternatives

Links to external sites:

GIMP — High Quality Photo Manipulation
The Best Photoshop Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Additional Help

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.


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

Premiere is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. 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 Workstation 2.




Tips

Links to adobe.com:

Beginner tips for Premiere Pro

Keyboard shortcuts in Premiere Pro

PPM Training

Pikes Peak Makerspace 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.

External Training

Links to adobe.com:

FAQ: How do I learn Premiere Pro?

Adobe Premiere Product Home Page

Learn Adobe Apps

Alternatives

Links to external sites:

DaVinci Resolve — "editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production"
The Best Premiere Pro Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Additional Help

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.