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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. | ||
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[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ '''Learn Adobe Apps'''] | |||
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[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://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:''' | ||
[https://helpx.adobe.com/support/after-effects.html '''Adobe After Effects Learn & Support'''] | |||
[https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html '''Adobe After Effects Product Home Page'''] | |||
==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
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'''Links to external sites:''' | '''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'''] | |||
==External Training== | ==External Training== | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
[https://www.adobe.com/products/bridge.html '''Adobe Bridge Product Home Page'''] | |||
==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
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'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''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'''] | |||
== External Training == | == External Training == | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''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'''] | |||
==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
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'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html '''Illustrator vs. InDesign'''] | |||
:When to use which design application. | :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:''' | '''Open Illustrator Files Without Illustrator:''' | ||
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:[https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html '''Adobe Illustrator Product Home Page'''] | :[https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html '''Adobe Illustrator Product Home Page'''] | ||
:'''[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) | ||
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'''Links to external sites:''' | '''Links to external sites:''' | ||
[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html '''Illustrator vs. InDesign'''] | |||
: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'''] | |||
== External Training == | == External Training == | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''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 == | == Alternatives == | ||
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'''Links to external sites:''' | '''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'''] | |||
== External Training == | == External Training == | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
[https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html '''Adobe Lightroom Product Home Page'''] | |||
== Alternatives== | == Alternatives== | ||
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'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''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'''] | |||
== External Training == | == External Training == | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''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'''] | |||
==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
'''Links to external sites:''' | '''Links to external sites:''' | ||
:[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<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | :'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-photoshop/ The Best Photoshop Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net<hr style="height:2.5px; background:#484848;"> | ||
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'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''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'''] | |||
==External Training== | ==External Training== | ||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''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'''] | |||
== Alternatives == | == Alternatives == | ||
Revision as of 17:19, 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:
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
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
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:
Know the default keyboard shortcuts
Code hinting and code completion
External Training
Links to adobe.com:
Adobe Dreamweaver Product Home Page
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:
- When to use which design application.
Essential techniques for beginners
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:
- When to use which design application.
External Training
Links to adobe.com:
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:
70 Adobe Lightroom Classic Tips
External Training
Links to adobe.com:
Adobe Lightroom Product Home Page
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:
Create actions in Adobe Photoshop
External Training
Links to adobe.com:
Adobe Photoshop Product Home Page
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
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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