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Shortcuts to (InDesign) Success

Over on our Student Blog, we have a series called "Shortcuts to Success" where we make note of super-useful InDesign keyboard shortcuts and tricks that we find helpful to editorial designers in particular. In honor of our 50th post, series editor Joseph Caserto has put together this super-handy poster for students to download and pin up on their walls at college, but who's to say we pros can't use it too! While it's aimed at students, we've had a number of working designers tell us they've loved the series, so check it out and see if we can teach you a new trick or two.

CMY Killa: Photoshop Tutorial Rap

Rolled up magazine self defense

Yes, we all know that the new iPad is the future of magazines. But can an iPad protect you from an attacker in close quarters? Watch this video as Professor Ronald Duncan demonstrates the effectiveness of a rolled up magazine in disabling an attacker. As the Professor says, "bear in mind that the bone structure can be damaged, and death can result from a lethal blow with the blunt ends of a rolled up magazine."

The Ultimate Portfolio

Your palms are sweaty. You know the answer to "What's your greatest weakness?" (I'm just too detail-oriented.) You've got on your best Banana Republic businesswear outfit complete with subtle hints of hipsterness (visible tattoo, Converse, rolled-up sleeves). What are you carrying in your messenger bag/manpurse?

Do tell ... What type of portfolio do you prefer? Poll after the jump.

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CS4 Video Tutorial Site

Adobe released CS4 this week and their how-to magazine site, Layersmagazine.com, also launched the Adobe Creative Suite 4 Learning Center with forty video tutorials. … MORE