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:[https://helpx.adobe.com/bridge/using/view-files-bridge.html '''How to view & manage files in Adobe Bridge''']
:[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''']
:[https://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/what-is-adobe-bridge/ '''How To Manage And Organize Your Images''']


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:[https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/how-to/responsive-web-design-basics.html '''Responsive web design basics''']
:[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/keyboard-shortcuts.html '''Know the default keyboard shortcuts''']
:[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''']


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:[https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/tutorials.html '''Dreamweaver Tutorials''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/tutorials.html '''Dreamweaver Tutorials''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html '''Adobe Dreamweaver Product Home Page''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver.html '''Adobe Dreamweaver Product Home Page''']


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:[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/tool-techniques/dimension-tool.html '''Measure and add dimensions''']
:[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''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/automation-actions.html '''Use actions to automate tasks in Illustrator''']


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:[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html '''Illustrator vs. InDesign''']
:[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''']
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'''External Training'''
'''External Training'''
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:[https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/tutorials.html '''InDesign Get Started course''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/tutorials.html '''InDesign Get Started course''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html '''Adobe InDesign Product Home Page''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html '''Adobe InDesign Product Home Page''']


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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


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:[https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/help/keyboard-shortcuts.html '''Keyboard shortcuts''']
:[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''']
:[https://petapixel.com/2022/07/19/70-adobe-lightroom-classic-tips-tricks-and-shortcuts-for-beginners/ '''70 Adobe Lightroom Classic Tips''']


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'''Links to external sites:'''
'''Links to external sites:'''
:'''[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


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:[https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html '''Default keyboard shortcuts''']
:[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://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''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-actions.html '''Create actions in Adobe Photoshop''']


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:[https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/tutorials.html '''Photoshop Get Started course''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/tutorials.html '''Photoshop Get Started course''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html '''Adobe Photoshop Product Home Page''']
:[https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html '''Adobe Photoshop Product Home Page''']


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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


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:[https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/premiere-pro/how-to/beginner-tips-premiere-pro.html '''Beginner tips for Premiere Pro''']
:[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''']
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/keyboard-shortcuts.html '''Keyboard shortcuts in Premiere Pro''']


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:[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://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://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html '''Adobe Premiere Product Home Page''']


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:'''[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


==Additional Help==
==Additional Help==
:[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ '''Learn Adobe Apps''']
[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ '''Learn Adobe Apps''']
<br>
 
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
<br>Use the PPM Slack channel #computing


Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.

Revision as of 18:01, 15 January 2026

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.

However Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) maintains 3 Windows Design Workstations for all members to use.

Additionally, there are other Windows computers dedicated to equipment throughout our space.

Level 1 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace
PPM MEMBER USE

Members can use the installed software on our Design Workstations, and our dedicated computers, without any additional required training (Level 1).

No reservations are required for our Design Workstations at this time, they are "first-come, first-served".


Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.



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.


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


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:

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


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:

Illustrator Get Started course
Adobe Illustrator Product Home Page
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.

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


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.

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


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

Additional Help

Learn Adobe Apps


Use the PPM Slack channel #computing

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.


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.