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Gradient colour on text

Gradient colour on text

Digitip 023 – Adobe Illustrator CS Misconception: “You can’t apply a gradient to text in Illustrator, unless you convert the text to outlines, which means you can’t edit it anymore”. Well, that was true in some earlier versions of Illustrator, but the use of graphic styles allows for text to be coloured with a gradient […]

Adding lots of process colour swatches

Adding lots of process colour swatches

Digitip 022 – Adobe InDesign CS (revision 2.1) Anyone who’s met me, knows I always pack my Process Colour Guide, whenever visiting clients. This guide – developed by Agfa – contains lots of process colour swatch combinations, printed on coated and uncoated paper, and serves as a great visual aid when selecting process colours combinations for […]

Quick Colour Tips

Quick Colour Tips

Digitip 021 – Adobe InDesign CS (revision 2.1) Here’s a few quick colour tips for InDesign cs. Always handy to know how to work more efficient, save time and go to the movies instead.