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'''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. | |||
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==Tips== | |||
'''Links to adobe.com:''' | |||
==='''[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]=== | |||
==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/support/after-effects.html Adobe After Effects Learn & Support] === | |||
=== [https://www.adobe.com/products/aftereffects.html Adobe After Effects Product Home Page] === | |||
=== [https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ Learn Adobe Apps] === | |||
==Alternatives== | |||
'''Links to external sites:''' | |||
:'''[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 | |||
== Additional Help == | |||
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Revision as of 16:56, 15 January 2026
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
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 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
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 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
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.
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:
- 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.