Student Outreach: December 2012 Archives

Ask the Pros: Do I have to know how to retouch images?

Ask The Pros 12.31.12 posted by Student Editors

After a quick holiday break, we're celebrating the end of 2012 with more of our Ask the Pros series which is here to answer your most pressing questions about interviewing, job-hunting and working in the world of publication art and photo departments.

Got a question you want answered? Send it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll put it to our experts! A varying panel of professionals will give you their take, and then it's up to you to put their advice to work.

Today our terrific group of photo editors give you their take on just what you need to know about Photoshop and retouching... and wishing you a happy new year! … MORE

Shortcuts to Success: Change Document Setup

Tips and Tricks 12.27.12 posted by Student Editors

Sure, there are huge lists of InDesign keyboard shortcuts out there, but are you going to sit down and memorize them all? We're here to help you learn some handy new ones, one by one, making it easier to add them to your mental list. Each week, we'll highlight a different shortcut to help you work faster, better and smarter.

SPD-U SHORTCUT OF THE WEEK

Document Setup

command + option + P

Design is a process, so it's common that you'll want to adjust some of the specs you started with, once you start working on a solution. Type command+option+p to access Document Setup and revise your file's overall specs. You'll be able to change the height, width, orientation, number of pages and more. Click More Options button to bring up the bleed and slug settings.

PS: If you haven't done it yet, download a free poster with our first 25 Shortcuts to Success!

Got a favorite keyboard shortcut you'd like to share with everyone? Email it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll include it in our series, along with your own commentary if you'd like.

This week's shortcut brought to you by Joseph Caserto.

What to Do on Your Holiday

12.25.12 posted by Student Editors

Yeah, the last thing we all want to do on our time off is more work (which is why our Ask the Pros series is on haitus this week), but if you love design, then this might actually be fun! In all your time off from school this holiday season, why not get started on your 2013 Student Design Competition entries! We've got all the details - and tons of tips too! - right here. So tell Aunt Doris thanks for the uh, beautiful holiday sweater, and go get to work to give yourself the best gift of all ... an internship!!! (Oh yeah, and some money and software prizes.)

Shortcuts to Success: Insert a Round Bullet

Tips and Tricks 12.20.12 posted by Student Editors

Sure, there are huge lists of InDesign keyboard shortcuts out there, but are you going to sit down and memorize them all? We're here to help you learn some handy new ones, one by one, making it easier to add them to your mental list. Each week, we'll highlight a different shortcut to help you work faster, better and smarter.

SPD-U SHORTCUT OF THE WEEK

Round Bullet

option + 8

A bulleted list is a clean and graphic way to present information to readers. The bullets signify the start of a new item, and can give the page texture, and when color is added, energy. The shortcut for a round bullet is option + 8.

HOT TIP: This one is a Mac OS system shortcut, so it works in other applications, too.

No matter what holiday you celebrate, whether on this list or not, SPD-U wishes you a happy and healthy one!

PS: If you haven't done it yet, download a free poster with our first 25 Shortcuts to Success!

Got a favorite keyboard shortcut you'd like to share with everyone? Email it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll include it in our series, along with your own commentary if you'd like.

This week's shortcut brought to you by Joseph Caserto.

Ask the Pros: How Can I Start Photographing For a Magazine?

Ask The Pros 12.17.12 posted by Student Editors

After our terrific Ask the Pros: Live! event back in October (get caught up on the great advice our panel had to share), we're back with more of the online version. Our Ask the Pros series is here to answer some of your most common questions about interviewing, job-hunting and working in the world of publication and media art and photo departments.

Got a question you want answered? Send it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll put it to our experts! A varying panel of professionals will give you their take, and then it's up to you to put their advice to work.

For all you photographers out there, today's photo editor pros give you insight on how to get on their radar...

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Shortcuts to Success: Download Our Free Poster!

Tips and Tricks 12.13.12 posted by Student Editors

Sure, there are huge lists of InDesign keyboard shortcuts out there, but are you going to sit down and memorize them all? We're here to help you learn some handy new ones, one by one, making it easier to add them to your mental list. Each week, we'll highlight a different shortcut to help you work faster, better and smarter.

Shortcuts to Success has reached a milestone: 25 shortcuts in 25 weeks. To celebrate, we've got this nifty free poster for you, available for download after the jump...

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The SPD-U Holiday Gift Guide

You Should Do This 12.11.12 posted by Student Editors

Running out of gift ideas for your fellow design-nerd friends? Or need some ideas to ask for yourself? Then check out some of the fun things on our Student Committee members' wish lists by clicking thru ... … MORE

Ask the Pros: What part of your job do you like least?

Ask The Pros 12.10.12 posted by Student Editors

After our terrific Ask the Pros: Live! event (get caught up on the great advice our panel had to share), we're back with more of the online version. Our Ask the Pros series is here to answer some of your most common questions about interviewing, job-hunting and working in the world of publication and media art and photo departments.

Got a question you want answered? Send it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll put it to our experts! A varying panel of professionals will give you their take, and then it's up to you to put their advice to work.

You know being a magazine designer seems cool, but ever wonder what the downsides are? Read on for our experts' take...… MORE

Ask the Pros: As a self-taught designer, will grad school help me get a job?

Ask The Pros 12.03.12 posted by Student Editors

After our terrific Ask the Pros: Live! event (get caught up on the great advice our panel had to share), we're back with more of the online version. Our Ask the Pros series is here to answer some of your most common questions about interviewing, job-hunting and working in the world of publication and media art and photo departments.

Got a question you want answered? Send it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll put it to our experts! A varying panel of professionals will give you their take, and then it's up to you to put their advice to work.

Read on for today's question about grad school .... … MORE

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