The Latest and Greatest in Illustrator

The latest releases of Illustrator have introduced some game-changing features, but do you know what they are and how to get the most out of them? Laura Coyle does, and she’s here to share.

Topics include:

  • Unraveling the secrets of Intertwine
  • Add dimension to your work with 3D effects
  • The new History panel, plus bullets and numbering
  • Exchange content between Illustrator and Adobe Express with libraries
  • Collaborate and share Illustrator documents

Image Fixes in Photoshop

Overwhelmed by Photoshop? Have too many images that need work, and too little time? Come learn some quick techniques for retouching, adjusting exposure, and fixing common image problems. You’ll be amazed how quickly you can get your files cleaned up!

You’ll learn how to:

  • Apply the same adjustment to multiple images simultaneously
  • Use the Clone Stamp, Healing Brush, and Spot Healing Brush together for the best results
  • Transform less than ideal images into usable ones
  • Quickly remove undesirable color casts that cause images to look unnatural

Production Disasters and How to Fix (or Prevent) Them

Did you know your computer has a special sensor that can tell how close to a deadline you are? That’s why the worst problems come when you’re the most stressed already! OK, that’s not true, but it seems like it, right?

In this session, you’ll learn how to avoid as many problems as possible, prepare for when things inevitably go wrong, and quickly fix disasters so you can get the job done.

Taking the “Stock” out of Stock Photography

As you know, stock photos can sometimes… suck. But just because they might be bland and unremarkable, doesn’t mean your work needs to be! Celebrated Photoshop legend, Jesús Ramirez, has more than a few tricks up his sleeve for using stock images creatively. Whether you need to extract a tricky subject, fix a color mismatch, or extend a non-existent background, he’ll show you how to make it work. In this must-see session, you’ll learn how to:

  • Leverage Photoshop’s distortion tools to match perspectives
  • Tackle color mismatches
  • Build creative backgrounds
  • Extend the canvas to suit your needs

CreativePro Week Welcome Reception, sponsored by Adobe

 

 

 

Meet our speakers and your fellow attendees over drinks and nibbles at our Monday Welcome Reception. Participate in a fun activity by scanning the QR code on your napkin to view the design that Adobe Design Manager Danielle Morimoto will use during her Adobe Lunch session. Using Adobe Illustrator’s new Share for Review feature, give Danielle some design feedback directly in the document, and we’ll go over best comments during the session! Winners will be selected for some awesome Adobe prizes.

Three Minutes Max: Photoshop

This crowd favorite is back! Don’t miss this fun-filled, action-packed, highly educational, and mind-blowing session: Three Minutes Max!

Each of our instructors will have no more than three minutes to share their favorite Photoshop tip—then you get to vote for your favorite!

In past years, some of the best tips have been held for this session, so you don’t want to miss it!

Accessible PDFs: Critical Next Steps

In Accessible InDesign Documents Part 1 and Part 2, we explored how to set up your file to export accessible PDFs. But there’s only so much InDesign can do! In this session, we’ll see the critical next steps you need to take in Acrobat.

Topics include:

  • The key items to check in every PDF
  • Accessibility vs. usability
  • Testing documents with a screen reader
  • How to use the Preflight panel to your advantage
  • Which testing tools you should be using

Using Illustrator to Explain Everything

If you’ve ever tried to build an explainer graphic, infographic, or other editorial image, you know that telling a story through visual design is not as straightforward as it might seem! Join international superstar Tony Harmer as he shows what you need to know.

Topics include:

  • Deconstructed examples
  • Demonstrations of key techniques
  • Useful plug-ins and extensions to accelerate drawing

Cheating in Photoshop

Learn how to work smarter, not harder in Photoshop! Let Lisa Carney show you how to hack your production time with her all-time favorite Photoshop “cheats.”

Lisa will cover:

  • Automation made fun
  • Utilizing Camera Raw for so much more than you thought
  • Plug-ins and Actions that can help you create magic
  • Filter hacks

Pixel Magic: Photorealistic Illustration Techniques

You seriously don’t want to miss this in-depth and inspirational session where internationally renowned Photoshop superstar Bert Monroy explores the tools and methods for creating any image you can dream up!

You will learn how to create photorealistic imagery from scratch, and how to use the tools in Photoshop to create images that can’t be photographed.

Topics include:

  • Creative uses of layer styles
  • How to use perspective grids
  • Creating and modifying brushes
  • Type effects
  • Using filters for special effects