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=== '''Adobe After Effects''' === | === '''Adobe After Effects Tips''' === | ||
'''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://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]'''=== | ||
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:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobeafter-effects/ The Best Adobe After Effects Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | :'''[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 Tips''' === | ||
'''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. | ||
'''Links to external sites:''' | '''Links to external sites:''' | ||
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=== '''Adobe Dreamweaver''' === | === '''Adobe Dreamweaver Tips''' === | ||
'''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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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and Dreamweaver is installed on our (Windows) Design Workstation 2. | 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 adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
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:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-dreamweaver/ Adobe Dreamweaver Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | :'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-dreamweaver/ Adobe Dreamweaver Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | ||
=== '''Adobe Illustrator''' === | === '''Adobe Illustrator Tips''' === | ||
'''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. | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
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:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-illustrator/ The Best Illustrator Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | :'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-illustrator/ The Best Illustrator Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | ||
=== '''Adobe InDesign''' === | === '''Adobe InDesign Tips''' === | ||
'''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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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. | ||
'''Links to external sites:''' | '''Links to external sites:''' | ||
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:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-indesign/ The Best Adobe InDesign Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | :'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-indesign/ The Best Adobe InDesign Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | ||
=== '''Adobe Lightroom''' === | === '''Adobe Lightroom Tips''' === | ||
'''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. | ||
'''Links to external sites:''' | '''Links to external sites:''' | ||
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:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-lightroom/ The Best Adobe Lightroom Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | :'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-lightroom/ The Best Adobe Lightroom Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | ||
=== '''Adobe Photoshop''' === | === '''Adobe Photoshop Tips''' === | ||
'''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. | ||
==='''View Menu Shortcuts'''=== | ==='''View Menu Shortcuts'''=== | ||
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=== '''Adobe Premiere''' === | === '''Adobe Premiere Tips''' === | ||
'''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. | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
Revision as of 17:10, 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 Tips
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.
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 Tips
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.
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 Tips
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.
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 Tips
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.
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 Tips
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.
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 Tips
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.
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 Tips
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.
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 Tips
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.
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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