Hey everyone! Here’s a detailed tutorial on how to combine two images. It’s also a good tutorial for learning how to use layer masks!
3D Paper Cut-Out Text Effect
How to create a simple 3D Paper Cut-Out Text Effect in InDesign. You will need to have a paper texture image downloaded but there is a link in description to one and can be found here.
Masking Text Overlay in InDesign
How to create a cool text overlay effect with masking in InDesign. Video also shows how to create outlines for type.
3D Effect
Here’s a super easy tutorial to make your photo into a 3D photo in Photoshop
Background Noise Reduction
Very helpful video on the basics of noise reduction in Adobe Audition! Noise reduction is always necessary, especially when recording at home where you’re more likely to have background noise.
Importing Files into Premiere Pro
A quick explanation about importing media into Premiere! There are multiple ways to do this, so find what works best for you and your workflow!
Watch the video, or click here to open video in a new tab
Happy creating!
Making a clipping mask
I think clipping masks is one of the best and simplest things that you can do in Photoshop. Here’s a tutorial I found on how to do them.
Making a Trifold Brochure
How to set up a trifold brochure in Adobe InDesign.
Using Adobe Fonts
Wether you are in a class that grants you access to the Adobe Creative Cloud or you have it on your own, you should understand how to use the vast library of Adobe fonts that are included with your subscription. Check it out below:
Fist open the Creative Cloud App on your computer and click Manage Fonts on the left side.

The you will see all the Fonts from the creative cloud that are active on your computer in the next window. You can turn them on and off here or you can Brows more fonts by clicking the button on the top right,

This will take you to fonts.adobe.com where you can sign in using simmons.edu and your Simmons credentials to see all the fonts you have access to.


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