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==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. | |||
=== '''Adobe After Effects''' === | |||
'''Adobe After Effects is a subscription-based, commercial motion design software package used to animate both still images and illustrations.''' | '''Adobe After Effects is a subscription-based, commercial motion design software package used to animate both still images and illustrations.''' | ||
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===[https://www.adobe.com/learn/after-effects/web/aftereffects-workflow-terminology Get to know the After Effects interface]=== | ===[https://www.adobe.com/learn/after-effects/web/aftereffects-workflow-terminology Get to know the After Effects interface]=== | ||
== External Training == | == External Training == | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
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:'''[https://www.blender.org/ Blender]''' — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications | :'''[https://www.blender.org/ Blender]''' — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications | ||
:'''[https://www.canva.com Canva]''' — alternative to After Effects | :'''[https://www.canva.com Canva]''' — alternative to After Effects | ||
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobeafter-effects/ The Best Adobe After Effects Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | |||
=== '''Adobe Bridge''' === | |||
'''Adobe Bridge is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to manage digital assets.''' | '''Adobe Bridge is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to manage digital assets.''' | ||
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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. | 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== | ==Tips== | ||
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===[https://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/what-is-adobe-bridge/ How To Manage And Organize Your Images]=== | ===[https://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/what-is-adobe-bridge/ How To Manage And Organize Your Images]=== | ||
==External Training== | ==External Training== | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
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==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
'''Links to external sites:''' | '''Links to external sites:''' | ||
:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-bridge/ Adobe Bridge Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net | :'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-bridge/ Adobe Bridge Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | ||
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=== '''Adobe Dreamweaver''' === | |||
'''Adobe Dreamweaver is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to design web sites.''' | '''Adobe Dreamweaver is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to design web sites.''' | ||
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===[https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/code-hints.html Code hinting and code completion]=== | ===[https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/code-hints.html Code hinting and code completion]=== | ||
== External Training == | == External Training == | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
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:'''[https://www.canva.com/newsroom/news/introducing-canva-websites/ Canva Websites]''' — alternative to Adobe Dreamweaver | :'''[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<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | ||
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=== '''Adobe Illustrator''' === | |||
'''Adobe Illustrator is a subscription-based, commercial vector graphics software package used to generate illustrations(!)''' | '''Adobe Illustrator is a subscription-based, commercial vector graphics software package used to generate illustrations(!)''' | ||
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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. | 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== | ==Tips== | ||
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:☐ Change the file extension .AI to .PDF, and open in your default PDF viewer. | :☐ Change the file extension .AI to .PDF, and open in your default PDF viewer. | ||
:☐ On a Mac, use Preview. | :☐ On a Mac, use Preview. | ||
==External Training== | ==External Training== | ||
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:'''[https://inkscape.org Inkscape]''' — open source alternative to Adobe Illustrator | :'''[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<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | ||
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=== '''Adobe InDesign''' === | |||
'''Adobe InDesign is a subscription-based, commercial software package used for page layout.''' | '''Adobe InDesign is a subscription-based, commercial software package used for page layout.''' | ||
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<br> | <br> | ||
Tips | |||
'''Links to external sites:''' | '''Links to external sites:''' | ||
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:When to use which design application. | :When to use which design application. | ||
===[https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html Default keyboard shortcuts] === | ===[https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html Default keyboard shortcuts] === | ||
== External Training == | == External Training == | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
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:'''[https://canva.com Canva]''' — alternative to Adobe InDesign | :'''[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<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | ||
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=== '''Adobe Lightroom''' === | |||
'''Adobe Lightroom is a subscription-based, commercial raster graphics and photo editing software package.''' | '''Adobe Lightroom is a subscription-based, commercial raster graphics and photo editing software package.''' | ||
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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. | ||
<br> | <br>Tips | ||
'''Links to external sites:''' | '''Links to external sites:''' | ||
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===[https://petapixel.com/2022/07/19/70-adobe-lightroom-classic-tips-tricks-and-shortcuts-for-beginners/ 70 Adobe Lightroom Classic Tips]=== | ===[https://petapixel.com/2022/07/19/70-adobe-lightroom-classic-tips-tricks-and-shortcuts-for-beginners/ 70 Adobe Lightroom Classic Tips]=== | ||
== External Training == | == External Training == | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
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:'''[https://www.canva.com Canva]''' — alternative to Lightroom | :'''[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<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | ||
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=== '''Adobe Photoshop''' === | |||
'''Adobe Photoshop is a subscription-based, commercial raster graphics and photo editing software package.''' | '''Adobe Photoshop is a subscription-based, commercial raster graphics and photo editing software package.''' | ||
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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. | ||
Tips | |||
==='''View Menu Shortcuts'''=== | ==='''View Menu Shortcuts'''=== | ||
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===[https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-actions.html Create actions in Adobe Photoshop]=== | ===[https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-actions.html Create actions in Adobe Photoshop]=== | ||
== External Training == | == External Training == | ||
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:[https://www.gimp.org/ '''GIMP'''] — High Quality Photo Manipulation | :[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<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | ||
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=== '''Adobe Premiere''' === | |||
'''Adobe Premiere is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to create videos.''' | '''Adobe Premiere is a subscription-based, commercial software package used to create videos.''' | ||
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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our (Windows) Design Workstation 2. | 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:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
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===[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]=== | ||
==External Training== | ==External Training== | ||
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'''Links to external sites:''' | '''Links to external sites:''' | ||
:'''[https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve DaVinci Resolve]''' — "editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics and audio post production" | :'''[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 | :'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-premiere-pro/ The Best Premiere Pro Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net | ||
Revision as of 17:05, 15 January 2026
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.
Adobe After Effects
Adobe After Effects is a subscription-based, commercial motion design software package used to animate both still images and illustrations.
After Effects is a part of the 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:
Planning your work
Keyboard shortcuts in After Effects
Get to know the After Effects interface
External Training
Links to adobe.com:
Adobe After Effects Learn & Support
Adobe After Effects Product Home Page
Learn Adobe Apps
Alternatives
Links to external sites:
- Blender — create 3D models, motion graphics, interactive 3D applications
- Canva — alternative to After Effects
- The Best Adobe After Effects Alternatives — alternativeto.net
Adobe Bridge
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.
Tips
Links to external sites:
How to view & manage files in Adobe Bridge
How To Manage And Organize Your Images
External Training
Links to adobe.com:
Adobe Bridge Product Home Page
Learn Adobe Apps
Alternatives
Links to external sites:
- Adobe Bridge Alternatives — alternativeto.net
Adobe Dreamweaver
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.
Tips
Links to adobe.com:
Responsive web design basics
Know the default keyboard shortcuts
Code hinting and code completion
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
Adobe Illustrator
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.
External Training
Links to adobe.com:
- 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
Adobe InDesign
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
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
Adobe Lightroom
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
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
Adobe Photoshop
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
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
Adobe Premiere
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
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
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