photo shop cs tutorial: July 2008

Thursday, July 31, 2008

New behavior in the Organizer when you fix photos in a Version Set (Photoshop Elements 6)

What's covered Version Set behavior when you fix photos in the Organizer in earlier versions of Photoshop Elements Version Set behavior when you fix photos in the Organizer in Photoshop Elements 6 This document describes the behavior that Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 uses when photos in a Version Set are edited using the Fix panel in the Organizer workspac... Read More

CD or DVD drive not recognized by Windows after you install an Adobe application

Windows 2000, XP or Vista doesn't recognize your CD or DVD drive after you install one or more of the following Adobe applications: Audition Encore Photoshop Album Photoshop Elements Premiere Elements Premiere Pro Production Premium Production Studio Soundbooth Other CD and DVD burning applications, such as Roxio Easy CD Creator, are installed on the computer. Other CD and DVD bur... Read More

Troubleshoot system errors or freezes (Photoshop Album on Windows XP)

Troubleshoot system errors or freezes (Photoshop Album on Windows XP)
What's covered Beginning troubleshooting Intermediate troubleshooting Advanced troubleshooting This document can help you resolve system errors that occur when you use Adobe Photoshop Album in Windows XP. System errors can manifest themselves in many different ways, including (but not limited to) the following: -- A blank or flickering dialog box -- A frozen cursor or screen --...

Create CD or DVD labels easily using Photoshop and ready-to-print PDF templates

Use Photoshop and PDF templates to create CD or DVD labels. It’s a great way to ensure consistent branding across all divisions of your organization. Read More

Professional Dark Web Button

Professional Dark Web Button
This tutorial will show you how to make a Professional web button and also to use it like a Navigation Bar.

This tutorial will show you how to make a Professional web button and also to use it like a Navigation Bar.

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File Not Found error when you try to download Photoshop Elements 6 or Premiere Elements 4 from the Adobe Store

When you click the Download link on the Adobe Store website to download Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or Adobe Premiere Elements 4, a page with a "File not found" error message appears. The download does not start. You are using a browser other than Internet Explorer, such as Mozilla Firefox, Netscape Navigator, Opera, or Apple Safari. You are using a browser other than Internet Explorer, such as Mozilla Firefox, Netscape Navigator, O... Read More

Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: August 2008

Desktop wallpapers can serve as an excellent source of inspiration. However, if you use some specific wallpaper for a long period of time, it becomes harder to draw inspiration out of it. That's why we have decided to supply you with smashing wallpapers over 12 months.

And to make them a little bit more distinctive from the usual crowd, we've decided to embed calendars for the upcoming month. So if you need to look up some date, isn't it better to show off a nice wallpaper with a nice calendar instead of launching some default time application?

This post features 24 free desktop wallpapers, created by designers across the globe. Both versions with a calendar and without a calendar can be downloaded for free.

Please notice:

all images can be clicked and lead to the preview of the wallpaper;
you can feature your work in our magazine by taking part in our desktop wallpaper calendar series. We are regularly looking for creative designers and artists to be featured on Smashing Magazine. Are you one of them?

So which wallpapers have we received for August?

Desktop wallpapers can serve as an excellent source of inspiration. However, if you use some specific wallpaper for a long period of time, it becomes harder to draw inspiration out of it. That’s why we have decided to supply you with smashing wallpapers over 12 months.

And to make them a little bit more distinctive from the usual crowd, we’ve decided to embed calendars for the upcoming month. So if you need to look up some date, isn’t it better to show off a nice wallpaper with a nice calendar instead of launching some default time application?

This post features 24 free desktop wallpapers, created by designers across the globe. Both versions with a calendar and without a calendar can be downloaded for free.

Please notice:

all images can be clicked and lead to the preview of the wallpaper;
you can feature your work in our magazine by taking part in our desktop wallpaper calendar series. We are regularly looking for creative designers and artists to be featured on Smashing Magazine. Are you one of them?

So which wallpapers have we received for August?

Typography Technopop

“I love visually transcribing music, and having recently acquired some great Kraftwerk albums my inspiration ran rampant. The wallpaper is a transcription of Kraftwerk’s song Techno Pop.” Designed by Jonathan Haggard from United States.

preview (0.6 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050

Signalnoise A/V

“This is the abstracted idea of globalized television broadcast that came about in the 1940s to 1960s. The multicolored designs are my rendition of audio/video waves mingled with television feedback, which is how I imagine these signals floating above and beyond our planet. Even though they are, ultimately, invisible.” Designed by James White from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

preview (0.2 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Dolphins are so 90’s…

“For me august equals summer. And what says summer better than the ocean? So i took the colorful theme from our website, threw in some waves, dolphins, cool summer sky and… some halftone patterns and mixed them all in.” Designed by Adaptd.com.

preview (0.1 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Monster Sushi

“Monster Sushi and is a product of procrastination — I came up with this character when I was putting off filling out some very important forms.” Designed by Regina Silva from Manila, Philippines.

preview (0.1 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

August Fruit

with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Night Fire

“The inspiration for this wallpaper came from a beautiful night sky and the flames of a bonfire flying up to the sky.” Designed by Henrik Wissing from Germany.

preview (0.2 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

August siberians

Available in 12 desktop resolutions — both widescreen and fullscreen. Designed by Vlad Gerasimov from Irkutsk, Russia.

preview (0.15 Mb, jpg)
with calendar:
800×600, 1024×768, 1152×864, 1280�1024 , 1280×800, 1280�960 , 1400�1050, 1440�900, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200, 2560�1600

Bird In Hand

“I made this image in reaction to what has been a very grey and wet English Summer and also to inject a little color and karma to my day. I hope it does the same for you.” Designed by Scott Jackson from UK.

preview (0.5 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Water Mellie

“She looked at me with that curious expression when I was swimming in my pool one lazy afternoon, thinking “Better not dive in!” While her mind follows the flow of the water, wave by wave. In fact, she was wondering how swimming feels like!” Designed by Athena Emi from Hong Kong.

preview (0.2 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1024�768, 1280�1024, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1024�768, 1280�1024, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Carrio

“Carrio has been designed in architectural terms.., like an idea for seatting on!” Designed by Ricardo Guillamondegui from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

preview (0.1 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1024�768, 1280�960, 1280�1024, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1024�768,1280�960, 1280�1024, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Refreshing Bubbles

“In this wallpapers the summer concept goes directly related to the high temperatures. For this reason I have wanted to dedicate the calendar of August, the warmest month, to the refreshing summers baths. The principal image is of an advertising cut of the 70s.” Designed by Alba Soler from Spain.

preview (0.1 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Summer Time

“I’ve seen this guy several times taking a nap on the grass while I have my lunch in the park (Old Port, Montreal). He seems to be enjoying summer. I wish I could be as relaxed as he is.” Designed by Patricia Montero de Cabana from Maracaibo, Venezuela.

preview (0.3 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 800�600, 1024�768, 1280�800, 1280�1024, 1440�900
without calendar: 800�600, 1024�768, 1280�800, 1280�1024, 1440�900

3D Type

“I have fresh new wallpapers for you to give away for free this august. I chose autumn-like colors, and the theme is: typo-loving, and art nouveau.” Designed by Sandie Sørensen from Denmark..

preview (0.6 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Agriculture

This wallpaper is based on the photo the designer has taken in a field. Designed by Radek Adamczewski from Poland.

preview (0.2 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Augustography

“The typography is based on ITC Garamond, and while drawing I just started pulling random stuff, floating in my mind, into the design.” Designed by Arthur Dam from the Netherlands.

preview (0.1 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Miscellaneous Days

“This version of a monthly calendar is about GTD (”Getting things dropped”) on your desktop: you can use the calendar to drag all the files on your desktop to certain days, when you expect to (hopefully) be working on them. If you didn’t make it - no prob - just drag them to the next day! For the time after August 2008, you can use the wallpaper for weekly “getting things dragged and dropped” on your desktop. It’s easy - and I hope it’s efficient.” Designed by Michael Schmidt from Austria.

preview (0.26 Mb, jpg)
monthly: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
weekly: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

My Fragile World

preview (0.1 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

preview (0.1 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Geometrical Flower

“This design is a big geometrical flower pattern, with each flower made up of smaller abstract patterns. Inspired by Escher and old Japanese Kimono designs; The patterns and abstract lines create a chaotic blossom full of movement.” Designed by Daniel Edmundson from Pernambuco/Recife, Brazil.

preview (0.5 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Purple Flame

“I’ve tried to make an ethereal, minimalistic wallpapaper. No collages or photomanupulation. I really like “relax images” in my workspaces. And I love purple!” Designed by Armando Sotoca from Spain.

preview (0.1 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Independence Day Of Pakistan

“When August comes it remind me of 14th August 1947 when my lovely country Pakistan was came into being. So, I am dedicating this wallpaper to all the lovely people of my country. This wallpaper contains National Monument (Pakistan) which is located in Islamabad.” Designed by Altaf Sayani from Pakistan.

preview (0.4 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Smashing Poker

preview (0.2 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Burning Sun

“August is the month filled with sunlight, yellow and sand, beach. The sun in this wallpaper comes from a mosaic a made for a table.” Designed by Nadeschda Broere from Holland.

preview (0.1 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 1280�960, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Funny Grey

“I just wanted to play with nice typography and make a composition for this special month. I chose Elephant - one of the most marvellous fonts I’ve ever seen. Despite of the winter chilly days passing now in Argentina, I just marked out the first day with warm orange for one reason: it’s my birthday. Oh, by the way, the baby girl is my daughter Carmela against pollution and in favour of her plastic rabbit.” Designed by Martin Pruvost from Argentina.

preview (0.2 Mb, jpg)
with calendar: 800�600, 1024�768, 1280�960, 1440�900, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200
without calendar: 800�600, 1024�768, 1280�960, 1440�900, 1600�1200, 1680�1050, 1920�1200

Join in next month!

Please notice that we respect the ideas and motivation behind artists’ work which is why we’ve given artists full freedom to explore their creativity and express emotions and experience through their works. And this is also why the themes of the wallpapers weren’t anyhow influenced by us, but designed from scratch by the artists themselves.

Thanks to all designers for participation. Hopefully, in August we’ll receive as many entries as in July. Join in next month and smashing August, folks!

Import a Photoshop file as a composition

In this short video tutorial, learn how to import a Photoshop file into your After Effects 7.0 project, while maintaining the PSD file’s layers and spacial integrity. Read More

Open or Save As dialog box flickers then disappears (Photoshop CS3 on Windows)

Photoshop CS3 prints multiple pages of garbled characters on Mac OS

Photoshop CS3 prints multiple pages of garbled characters on Mac OS
When you print from Adobe Photoshop CS3 or Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended to a PostScript capable printer on Mac OS X 10.4 or later, the image only partially prints or many pages print with random, garbled characters at the top of the page. Details You are printing to a PostScript capable printer, such as the HP LaserJet 2550. The printer may be connected via USB or via a network....

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Error "Licensing for this product has stopped working" when you start any Adobe Creative Suite 3 application

Error "Licensing for this product has stopped working" when you start any Adobe Creative Suite 3 application
When you start any Adobe Creative Suite 3 application, you see the error message, "Licensing for this product has stopped working. You cannot use this product at this time. You must repair the problem by uninstalling and then reinstalling this product or contacting your IT administrator or Adobe customer support for help." If you receive the error message, "The licensing subsystem has failed catastrophically," when you open an Adobe Cre...

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Flicker occurs if a high-resolution VCD is viewed on a TV (Photoshop Album 2.0)

Flicker occurs if a high-resolution VCD is viewed on a TV (Photoshop Album 2.0)
Solutions Do one or more of the following: Solution 1: De-interlace images that flicker. If you have Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements, run the De-Interlace filter on the images that flicker, and then re-create the VCD. In Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, choose Filter > Video > De-Interlace. Solution 2: Use a progressive scan DVD player. Use...

Crash when you run Web Photo Gallery on Mac OS X v10.5 (Photoshop CS2, Photoshop Elements 4)

Crash when you run Web Photo Gallery on Mac OS X v10.5 (Photoshop CS2, Photoshop Elements 4)
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Camera Raw files are not oriented correctly when you import into Photoshop Elements 3.0 or 4.0

Camera Raw files are not oriented correctly when you import into Photoshop Elements 3.0 or 4.0
Issue When you import an Adobe Camera Raw file into the Organizer in Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 or 4.0, Photoshop Elements displays rotated Camera Raw images in their original orientation rather than the rotated orientation. Details You installed the Camera Raw 3.5 update. Solution: Install the Camera Raw 3.6 update. Download the update from the Adobe website at...

Troubleshoot system errors or freezes in Photoshop CS3 on Mac OS

What's covered Beginning troubleshooting Intermediate troubleshooting Advanced troubleshooting This document can help you resolve system errors that occur while you use Adobe Photoshop CS3 on Mac OS. System errors can manifest themselves in many different ways, including (but not limited to) the following: A blank... Read More

Import a Photoshop file as a composition

In this short video tutorial, learn how to import a Photoshop file into your After Effects 7.0 project, while maintaining the PSD file’s layers and spacial integrity. Read More

Error "serial number not valid" when you try to enter a serial number into the Photoshop Elements or Premiere Elements trial

Error "serial number not valid" when you try to enter a serial number into the Photoshop Elements or Premiere Elements trial
When you enter a serial number into the trial version of Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 or Adobe Premiere Elements 4, a red X is displayed at the end of the serial number field.� If you click the Next button, the following message is displayed: The serial number you entered is not valid. You purchased the boxed copy of the software or an electronic software download from the Adobe Store. You purchased the boxed copy of the software or a...

Customizing a web gallery in Lightroom

Learn about the countless options Photoshop Lightroom offers for making customized web galleries. Read More

Photoshop World Contest

OK, here’s the deal on the Photoshop World contest. I’m giving away a free pre-conference workshop (a value up to $279). You can see the list here and there’s some really good ones available. First off, you have to be signed up and going to Photoshop World to win. So if you haven’t signed up, you’ll need to by next Wednesday (July 16th) because that’s when I’ll pick the winner. To enter, all you have to do is a leave a comment to this post and let me know which session you’re most psyched about or any ideas on a class you think would be good for Photoshop World. I’ll randomly pick a name from the list, and as long as you’re signed up for Photoshop World by that time, I’ll get you into the pre-con that you want. Sound good? Hope to see you there.