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Who owns my wife's site?

2008-04-29T20:28:20Z

Hey all,

I have a situation... My wife paid another performing artist to create a website for her, which in their arrangements included hosting.
For my understanding this is a work for hire, since he would not have made this website otherwise, without her payment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_for_hire

Now that the registry of her URL is coming up, he does not want to send us the files for the site so we can reload it onto the hosting plan that I have for my websites. He claims it is not their policy to release files. We like the base design, while the mystery meat navigation is slow and buggy, the base of the design is nice. We offered to keep his design credits unless a complete overhaul occurs, since we like the visual layout. For my knowledge, my wife paid for:
1. graphic design of the site
2. hosting from web release until this summer, seperately from basic design cost
3. registry of her URL, which was put in her name under his business.

What to do?
Do we keep the base design and re-script the back-end if he chooses to not send the files of the complete site?
What exactly are you buying when you contract for a site to be built, if not the files that comprise the site?
Recommendations?

Many thanks,
MT

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D.I.Y. Graphic/Web Design

2008-04-09T07:08:05Z

I was just wondering if is there anybody in here has ever learned graphic and/or web design on their own? I mean not going to college for it or anything. I am currently going to college and frankly I sometimes I feel like I am not getting much out of it. The instructors seem to leave us on our own and expect us to get it all right the first time. Also, they seem to lean more towards a pro-business, pro-corporate side of the field. It's something I am not too into. I am more interested in the artistic and creative side. My overall goal is get together with 2 or 3 other like minded designers and start our own collective.

I was wondering if anybody has done this and what tips they might have? I am not happy with the current situation I find myself in. Thanks in advance.

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Online design schools?

2008-03-29T01:27:49Z

Need some opinions.

I already have the job. I'm working in the field. But I feel like I'm really a little behind the times (I started out cutting color separations and stripping negs, if any of you remember that), and I KNOW I'm not using the software to its best possible advantage. Most of my work is print -- designing medical forms and a few identity pieces, and running prepress work on other designer's stuff -- but I'd like to branch out and do more creative work for our customers.

There isn't really a program of night classes offered here at the college, so I'm looking at something online. I looked at sessions.edu a while back because they covered digital illustration and some stuff that looked interesting. I have specific skills in form design, but I'm looking for more generic graphic design (print or web) and I'd like a program that has a lot of options like that.

I don't need a job, so I don't need placement services or anything like that, but I want to know that whatever program I choose it will be a good value. I'm thinking a certificate program would be nice, just to have some gold star to work towards :)

So -- suggestions? Does anybody have any horror stories about any of the programs out there? Any one you'd personally recommend? I'm not looking for another degree, but I'm not adverse to taking the course load for one.

What's the best of the online options? Thanks in advance!

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Hiring someone good with Illustrator to put my designs ready for screen printing.

2008-02-17T03:04:10Z

Hi I need someone to help me put my 4 basic designs on Illustrator or any other software so I can send it to screen printing to make a t-shirt.
Thanks!

Davin

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10 minute design game — CD art meme

2008-02-14T06:05:52Z

1) Band Name: Get the name of the band from a random Wikipedia article, the first title on the page, using this URL: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random

2) Album Title: Get the title of the album from a random quotation, the last 4 words of the last quote on the page from this URL: www.quotationspage.com/random.php3

3) Album Art: Get the album art for the CD from Flickr’s Interestingness page, the 3rd photo from the random listing you get from this URL: www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/

1....2....3.....go!

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KEYLINE? BLUELINE? ...HELP?

2008-02-13T06:47:39Z

Hey guys, I'm on the job and people are asking about keylines and bluelines what are these things and how do I get them from InDesign CS3?

Thanks for your help again!

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Looking for Artists and Models for Life Drawing Space in SF

2008-01-21T23:40:44Z

What: Life Drawing
Where: SF's SOMA District, (1 block away from Yerba Buena Gardens 4 block from Powell BART)
When: TBD
Cost: TBD

Artists, Models, and Other Creatively-Wired Individuals,

We are putting together a group of people interested in honing their life drawing and/or modeling skills.

ARTISTS:
As there will be no official teacher for the class this is meant for people who are comfortable being self-directed artists. However, if you wish, people of varying skill levels and experience can help and guide each other.

MODELS:
We value diversity so all types of models are encouraged to join regardless of sex, gender, ethnicity, body type. Ideally we would have a good mix of different kinds of models as well as artists

What we offer is a modern and clean studio (with a bathroom) in safe part of SF 4 blocks away from Powell BART

As of today we have these time slots available:
Mondays: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Tuesdays: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wednesdays: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Fridays: 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Saturdays: 3:30 PM-9:30 PM
Sundays: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM

Ideally we would like to have a sizable group or groups that meet regularly so that we can make it worthwhile for everyone involved.

If you are interested please let me know:
1. If you are a model, artist, or both
2. You schedule preferences

If you know other people that might be interested please pass this along to them. If you have any further questions please contact me at my email or tribe.

Thank You,

Omar
http://people.tribe.net/ohmzz

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Anyone know of good, inexpensive clip art and stock art sites?

2008-01-07T17:42:36Z

The big paid ones (like Getty images) are really price --like $350 for a stupid royalty free illustration. And the cheap ones are gawd-awful and amateurish.

Help!

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newbie to indesign: metallic inks?

2007-12-08T21:34:14Z

Hi .. Im trying to delineate a section of text to be done in a gold metallic ink. Im working on the document in indesign.

Dont know much, trying to figure it out, please help.

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Top Advice for Print Temping

2007-11-27T19:36:55Z

Hey Guys,

I'm a long time artist who finds himself for the first time doing temp graphics work for an agency.

Up till relatively recently I had been doing my print work almost exclusively with Photoshop. Six months ago my eyes were opened with InDesign CS2 and then more recently with Illustrator CS which has come a long way in the past several years.

On Wednesday I jump into the world of temp graphics work at a magazine publisher. So what are, in your opinion, the most important things, concepts, tricks, technical issues, plus anything else you can think of, to remember as I continue on my graphics journey.

Thanks in advance for your help and consideration.

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MAKE THE LOGO BIGGER!

2007-11-15T20:19:38Z

http://www.creativetechs.com/iq/make_the_logo_bigger_the_song.html

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great and free vector brushes and icons

2007-10-26T20:50:31Z

http://www.bittbox.com/

i got a lot of free stuff from this site. little icons and some fonts. very cool!

anybody else knows of good websites, that offer free downloads of fun things like fonts,
photoshop brushes, vector icons. etc. etc. etc.....?

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Illustrator: How can I save a "symbol" permanently?

2007-09-26T15:00:29Z

If anyone can help me, I would really appreciate so much!

I can create a symbol and save it temporarily into symbols file, but when I close the project and start a new one, it's gone.????? Why?

Also, in the swatches, I am wondering if it's possible to change the "black and white radial" swatch to a different color?

Thank you so much for your help!

I am but a novice at this.... I just spent 4 hours trying to figure it out and I can not. I've printed out the "help section", but even still I can not find the proper answer.

:-(

Lhana

ps: I have a P.C.

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Graphic design INTERNSHIPS in LA!!!!!

2007-09-14T00:57:28Z

Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know good, MAGIC:) ways to find internships? I just finished school and I am looking for a good place to get experience(graphic design,motion). Do you contact company or there are listings? Internet doesn't give too many options,there are mln people out there...
Please help?

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looking for actionscript programmer, designer

2007-09-08T17:20:37Z

i am looking to pay someone to actionscript the gallery part of a flash website.
i'll do all the rest, but cannot get the actionscript to work.
if you are interested please email me your email, and I'll send you a jpg of the gallery, it's selfexplanatory.
thanks.

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Approaching Publishers

2007-09-08T08:27:51Z

Greetings Designers, I'm an aspiring freelancer with very little experience.

I've been told I have original and viable material, and I should put together a portfolio. (see my photos)

Does anyone have advice or a link to advice on how to go about doing this?

I would be so happy to see one of my illustrations on a book cover, I would practically give it away for free. (laughing)

I'm interested in submitting material to a new age / occult book publisher like Lewellyn or New Falcon.

How would I go about approaching them with my work, if it would even be possible? Thanks for any advice.

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extra cool free tutorials and everything else that you need

2007-09-06T21:09:36Z

this site is amazing,
I get their magazine, but they have a lot of free stuff online.
check it ou:
http://www.computerarts.co.uk/

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position in new orleans

2007-06-29T19:58:11Z

JOB DESCRIPTION:
New Orleans advertising agency/boutique looking for print production artist / graphic designer. Must have 1-2 years experience in either prepress, publication or agency environment. This person will assist in graphic production for collateral, packaging, display and advertising projects.

ROLES INCLUDE:
• Clipping paths
• Scanning & Color Correcting
• Designing and Laying Out Ads
• Preparing final artwork for print production
• Assisting in assorted production related jobs

SKILLS:
SOFTWARE - Proficiency with Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Photoshop. Basic knowledge of Word and Excel. Dreamweaver and Flash not required, but a plus.

GENERAL - Attention to detail. Ability to translate ideas/sketches into art that tells the same story. Ability to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities. Basic understanding of digital and offset printing, preflight, color matching, and troubleshooting.

ABOUT US:
Established in 1983, Hoffman Miller Advertising has gained over 20 years of experience in brand design, marketing and creative strategy. The agency creates comprehensive marketing communication campaigns that include advertising, collateral materials, brand identity, graphic design, public relations, and web site development.

POSITIONS TYPE:
Full-time position w/benefits

Candidates will be required to participate in skills and software evaluation and present a portfolio of work.

Please send resumé and samples to becky@hmadverting.com and heather@hmadvertising.com

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ID this font

2007-05-10T21:08:19Z

Can anyone help me ID this font:
http://vibrata.com/logo.jpg

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Art Goes Beyond Borders

2007-05-10T16:55:43Z

Hi…I’m new here…hoping to make some friends. My primary interests are art, new media and environmental stewardship. I’m looking to connect with Digital Artists, to include them in an international touring art exhibition called Common Ground www.commonground2008.com. The theme for each piece in the collection will be about the Environment. We launch our exhibition in Beijing to coincide with the Olympics in 2008, then on to cities in Europe and the Americas in 2009 and 2010. Would love to hear from you and support you any way that I can. Please join my community of friends and our tribe, Common Ground 2008. Peace.

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another indesign question re: paragraph styles and italics

2007-05-06T16:49:18Z

Problem: When Microsoft Office Word 2003 text files are placed or copied + pasted into Indesign PC CS document italics, bolds, etc. are lost.

somehow i've got paragraph styles that solve this problem, but when a friend asked me how i did it, i realized i had no idea.

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large pdf via email (help)

2007-04-21T08:51:03Z

Here's my problem. I hacve created this designey proposal in Illustrator CS. It contains a lot of vector, transparecies ans photos. I exported each page as a pdf and then made one 27 page pdf document. See, the client wants the proposal to be sent via email to potential sponsors. The 27pg pdf is like 600+mb, so I can't send that. I tried to save it as an html file, but I get errors because of the transparecies. I don't know what else to do/convert it to..to serve its intended purpouse.

Any suggestions?

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Moderate this Tribe?

2007-04-11T18:16:22Z

I am obviously not a good moderator. Who'd like to take over?

Any recommendations?

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Need front end Guru - CSS, Javascript etc

2007-04-10T17:33:34Z

I am looking for someone to work on a project with me that includes coding front end using CSS, Javascript, XHTML etc to work seamlessly with dynamically generated content from a .NET architecture.

Please no beginners or novice skills.

The overview of tasks include;

Cutting up PS file and building it using XHTML/HTML/CSS
Working directly with Designer to adhere to established look and feel
Optimizing CSS style implementation utilizing global CSS files as well as custom isolated CSS files - whichever works best.
Making sure front end is rendering .NET content properly and playing nice.
Some SEO skills would be really great as well.

please send email to tris@strategybase.com

Thanks,

Tris

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UNLIMITED INCOME - P / T- HOME - Your Web Site

2007-04-10T15:02:10Z

Unlimited Income and Huge Bonuses for P/ T Fun, from Home.
Nutrional Products Plus 200 New , Unrelated Products will be
Added in July. Company Drops Ships and Keep Records. A
Meger, $35. oo, is A ONE TIME Set Up Fee, for YOUR Web
Site.....Nothing Else Needed. Send Customer or potential New
Reps there to Sign up. So EASY. No Experience Needed.
They Also Accept Debit Cards for Payment.

* www.dontforgettotakeyourvitamins.com/kw123

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bar code module

2007-03-29T20:12:29Z

Any one have an idea on how to convert a module to inches??

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DVD image capturing...

2007-03-27T21:32:00Z

I’m looking for a DVD image capturing software... a free one in particular. I’ve heard of Snapz Pro X 2.0 and something along the same line would be great. Any suggestions on where I might find such a beastie?

Cheers’
Jamaican Steve

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strategies

2007-02-14T22:08:10Z

What are your strategies for presenting design concepts to clients?
....Particularily when you have one killer one and a few other sorta lame ones?

How do you emphasize the one to really want them to go with and de-emphasize the ones you don't?

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Logo design pay?

2007-02-08T19:42:45Z

Ive been referred to a stranger by a friend for logo design. It's a first potentially paid 'logo' job for me. I have absolutely no idea what is appropriate as far as billing/pay.

Its more of a bid situation where Im going to research her needs and wants and generate several mock-ups.

In all honesty, the client may very well not be interested in any of my ideas, and may want to shift the job to another designer.

ideas? Do I do a first round at no-pay just to see if she's interested in my directions?

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So...What are you working on now?

2007-01-18T01:46:58Z

hey all,

Thought I'd like to find out what everyone is doing concerning design at this moment, doesn't matter if it's for work or creative play....

My project for this week is to do a cover collage for my health and fitness magazine that I publish ....

how about you?

Alok

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Splitting spreads in InDesign....

2006-12-05T00:50:30Z

I'm prepping a magazine for printing and am used to having a service provider who does the PDFing....but this one its all me and I know I need to have bleeds on all 4 sides of each page even when they're in a spread but I can't figure out the magic help query in InDesign to show me how to do it....Anybody know how to split the spreads in InDesign so that I can pull bleeds on the inside gutter as well as the outside edges?

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print brokerage question

2006-11-14T23:55:05Z

hello people...
I am a graphic artist in Puerto Rico. Digital printing costs are really high here and I usually print 4x6 flyers and business cards in Miami, with PK Graphics. I am considering the idea of becoming a "print broker"..a new term for me. basically, regardless of wether I design the artwork or not..I could be the middle man between clients and printers. I found Zoo Printing, which gives great trade rates, but they are in CA and don't ship to PR. They print in quantities of less that 5,000. Pk only does 5,000 or more, gang run. Anyway, my question is..

Does anyone know of a good digital printer in the FLA area (it's closest to where I live, so shipping should be less), than gives good print brokerage prices?

All responses appreciated. Thank you!

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A question regarding multi-media presentation formats

2006-11-13T00:27:27Z

I have to make 2 portfolios; one for my business services and one for a school project. I would like them to be largely overlapping in content to avoid having to double the work, but...

The business one will be primarily on the web, and the school one will have to be submitted in print.

I am well versed in Photoshop, but not great with Image Ready or slices for making web content. I am also quite proficient in InDesign. I'm *just* starting to learn Dreamweaver.

QUESTION: What's the best way to present both graphics and text content for both web and print without having to construct new files for each format?

I was thinking thinking of using Photoshop/ImageReady to make a file and then save it in two versions (print and web-optimized). Or could I make files in InDesign that could be used for the web, since there will be lots of text?

Thank you in advance for any assisstance.
Jason

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New Site Design

2006-10-14T16:01:44Z

I finally got our tattoo galleries in. How does it work for you guys like I have it? http://www.theurbansoul.com/

I have not done my work to make the site small so if you are on a 56K connection, beware.

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Logo Design

2006-09-27T13:04:07Z

Hello,

I am in need of a creative designer for a logo. Does anyone here specialize in logo design?

Anthony

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DAY OF THE DEAD / ALL SOULS PROCESSION PHOTO EXHIBIT!

2006-09-17T22:24:45Z

ALL SOULS PROCESSION PHOTO EXHIBITION !
The First Annual All Souls Procession / Day of the Dead Fine Art Photography Exhibition is under way right now !

Any image from past All Souls Procession or Day of the Dead parades, any image depicting the Living's relationship to the Dead, or paying homage to our ancestors, our departed loved ones, etc., will be accepted.

3 cash prizes and 3 honorable mentions will be awarded.

Terry Etherton of the prestigious Etherton Gallery will be the juror of this exciting event.

The selected images will be shown at the historic Fox Theatre, November 2-5, 2006

The opening is Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

Submission Deadline is OCTOBER 1st.

Visit www.AllSoulsProcession.org for details and entry form.

Submit your images and give them a wider audience!

Let your images be seen!

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Motion graphics portfolio.

2006-09-14T16:46:12Z

I've got quite a bit of example footage for motion graphics work, but short of putting it up on the web somewhere, I don't know a good way of presenting it as a portfolio.

Can anyone here gimme some advice?

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Need a flash designer

2006-09-08T16:44:20Z

Hi, I need a flash developer to create a 3-5 minute 2D animated video demo explaining my company's services.

The inspiration piece is the demo available at www.cvent.com. Please watch that video, and visit my website at www.mybizoffice.com to get a feel for what I want to accomplish, before you call me.

You can bid the project by contacting me here on tribe, or email me at

Lgreene (at) mybizoffice.com

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Web based Project/Time Management applications - any recommendations?

2006-09-05T00:03:26Z

Hey all,
New to this tribe. I'm hoping some of you in the field of design may be able to help make a recommendation. Our (small) firm is considering subscribing to a web based project & time management program. Do you have any experience with any of the following:
- Infowit
- Celoxis
- ACE Project
Pros and cons of the programs, recommendations? Any feedback would be much appreciated!!
Thanks in advance
Bridget

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NO CAP on price for an exclusive invitation!

2006-08-17T07:51:07Z

What would you imagine, picture, design, for someone wanting an invitation to an exclusive party at Scores West, NY, where there is virtually no cap on the pricing... I could do die cuts, infinite inks, embossments, whatever... what are some great examples or samples you can think of or show?

Client wants the person to feel like the most impt. person in the world when they get this invitation.

Hit me with ideas!

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FREE SETH D8 ART!

2006-08-05T14:30:04Z

Get your FREE, personal use, Seth D8 art hot off the presses!

Announcing the launch of my FREE Seth D8 art print source!

As an artisan I have two categories I work in, digital illustration and commercial graphic design. I have chosen to freely share my digital illustration with anyone whom would like a print. I have plenty of commercial clients to satisfy my financial needs, plus I know I will always have all of needs met in every way before I have even asked. I love sharing my digital illustration because when a person is drawn to a piece incidental love is created and the love of creation is reflected back to me. And I love, LOVE!

I have uploaded a large selection of my digital art in hi resolution format to shutterfly.com, I have also set up a page their to access and order the prints. They offer everything from 4x6 prints to 24x36 inch prints in amazing detail and color. You can even create your very own Seth D8 art book of your favorite pieces, all for very reasonable rates. The only cost involved is the production of the prints, and I do not get a cut or add a commission to the service. It is at cost, and my art is completely free for personal use.

Please feel free and browse my current selection and get prints of anything you like, and the best part is you get to be part of the creative process by choosing exactly the correct size and media to suit your need. I will be uploading new hi resolution images a couple times a month so be sure and subscribe to my new Artisantastic illustration RSS feed. When I produce a new image it is immeaditly added to the feed, so you will always be up to date with my latest creations. And believe me I am a prolific artist creating new pieces on a daily basis.

LINK INFO:

Get Prints
http://sethd8.shutterfly.com

Get Feed
http://feeds.feedburner.com/SethD8Artisantastic

Thank You and Enjoy!

Seth D8

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inDesign CS2 to CS1 conversions

2006-07-31T02:48:01Z

i am laying out a publication with InDesign CS2. The publisher has InDesign CS1. is there a way i can convert my CS2 to CS1 .indd? or a "save as an earlier version" option?

thanks in advance for any assistance.

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Low Batteries: How do you recharge?

2006-07-24T22:31:09Z

I love my job. I love working as a graphic designer. However, one of the bad things about being in the web design industry and workin' your butt off is that you dump all your creative energies into a client's work and not have a ton for your own. I've got neat domain names, various site drafts, no content yet, and by the time I get home, I just want to sit down, crack a beer and turn my brain off.

So I pose this question: How do you go about re-energizing yourself? Meditation? Another shot of espresso? What re-inspires you as a designer in the digital age?

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How do I install more font for illustrator cs??

2006-07-13T20:18:05Z

Hi. I want to get more font for illustrator but how do I do that? I heard that you can download some of them or if you wanna get more you can purchase from somewhere.

Where can I get all the goodies??

thanx!!

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just joined and showing my wares

2006-06-29T11:36:40Z

so to speak.

I'm a graphic designer over here in the UK. There's a slue of art work I've just put up (in the last week or so) on my profile. Have a look and let me know what you think either here or through the message thingy.

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personal website/portfolios

2006-06-28T14:52:14Z

just curious to see anyones site from this tribe?

my site is http://www.conscious-visions.com ,whats yours?

peace
-marley

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badass designer needed

2006-05-23T01:06:45Z

We need a talented designer to help finish a brochure for
The Clean Fuel Carvan Coalition... www.cleanfuelcaravan.com
This group is the first coalition of Clean Fuel Advocates of its kind that has formed
it brings together more than a dozen organizations that have been touring on Straigh Recycled Veggie oil... doing national tours. The members range from Julia Butterfly Hill to bands like Aphrodesia and Hot Buttered Rum and many more... This is ann oppurtunity to further this amazing movement and get in on the ground level with some amazing oppurtunities
We have a very small budget and are looking for a like minded designer to help us out!!!!

please call David at 415-867-0957 if interested
www.cleanfuelcaravan.com check out the site
and email to davidsatori@earthlink.net some examples of your work

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digital camera.

2006-05-18T20:44:06Z

Any advice out there for a digital camera. I want a compact that takes really good close ups of my handmade jewelry and also crisp pictures for masking etc in photoshop to be used on brochures and flyers etc. Also a very important thing to me is the time it takes me inbetween pictures for the camera to be ready to take a new pic.

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SF Flyer Projects

2006-04-25T05:41:05Z

Looking for local SF graphic artists to hire for a few upcoming promotional projects- underground events mainly. Would like to find someone capable of disturbingly sublime imagery (a la Kozik, Scrojo, Bawidamann, and Rockin' Jelly Bean) with a portfolio to pitch.

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Looking for a SF bay area contractor...

2006-03-31T22:08:38Z

CONTRACT GRAPHIC ARTIST
Founded in 1989, The Focal Point is an innovative litigation consulting firm that works with trial lawyers throughout the United States to make all forms of courtroom presentation and communication easier for judges and juries to understand.

We are looking for a contract graphic artist who is skilled in illustration, text formatting, and page layout to work on a contract, on-call basis with our team in Jack London Square.

Requirements:
• 1-3 years’ experience with graphic design and/or information-based graphics in Illustrator.
• Prior experience with text manipulation including the efficient use of limited design space, fitting copy, use and knowledge of fonts, creating tab formats, etc.
• Prior experience with PhotoShop, Flash and PCs.
• Basic illustration skills.
• College degree or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
• Ability to interact well with others and work as part of a team.
• Ability to verbally communicate visual concepts and contribute to the concept development/brainstorming process.
• Excellent language skills, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Self motivated self-starter with the ability to commit to projects and see them through to completion.
• Creativity and problem-solving ability and an eye for detail.
• Ability to perform well in a “broad scope” work environment where self-sufficiency and a high degree of ownership are encouraged.

To Apply:
Please review our web site at www.thefocalpoint.com and send a cover letter, resume and three samples to hiring@thefocalpoint.com. Please put your name in the subject line of your email. Please name your samples with your name plus a number. Resumes work best in MS Word and samples work best in Illustrator or pdf. We use a PC-based system.

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Announcing the Members Icon Design Contest...

2006-03-24T12:05:48Z

One of the most-repeated pieces of feedback that people gave after our site redesign was that the Members icon (up there in the masthead) didn't reflect what they thought Tribe stood for. So, we're opening the door for anyone interested in making their mark on Tribe in a very real way. Show us your best designs for the Members icon, and you could win a spot for your icon in the masthead. There's also a $100 Amazon.com gift certificate for grabs, to sweeten the deal.

The full details are at the Members Icon Design Contest tribe, but here are the basics:

- Enter your design by Friday, April 7th, 2006
- Enter by uploading one image per design to the Members Icon Design tribe
- Enter as many times as you like
- You must be a member of Tribe to enter

Go here to find out more:

http://tribes.tribe.net/membersicon/

We'll also be sending out a personal message about this, but if you've got your Message Center set up with the iron fist of Ignore, then you can see the full text here:

http://tribes.tribe.net/membersicon/thread/7a89e3c1-2561-4c91-a04a-97d59d0c31e3

*Note: Amazon.com is not affiliated with this contest in any way. We just like their gift certificates.

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Graphic Designer's Opinion on the New Look?

2006-03-14T23:47:50Z

Just wondering what your perspective is. I don't personally like it, and it's not just because I'm jumping on the hater's bandwagon (although I am halfway on it at this point).

Give it an honest designer's critique. I'm especially interested in what you all think about the icons and the (mis?)use of white space.

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Nate Howe: Motion Graphics | Director | Animator: MTV, VH1, A&E, Jeep, Acura, LG Mobile, and more!

2006-03-02T23:53:55Z

My name is Nathaniel Howe, I am a freelance Art Director & Motion Graphics Designer/Animator based in Los Angeles. I wanted to introduce myself and post a link to my showreel.

Clients/Studios Include:
Acura
Jeep
A&E Television
MTV
VH1
Playboy
LG Mobile
NBA
NFL
WNBA
NASCAR
Belief
Three Ring Circus
Makine Studios
FishEggs
And More...

Here is a direct link to my showreel
www.nathanielhowe.com/Movies/...edit.mov

Best
Nate Howe
www.NathanielHowe.com

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Need scenic artist for drawing

2006-02-22T21:20:24Z

My girlfriend needs to have a scenic piece done for her deceased father. Are there any scenic artists in the bay area that would be able to do a 22x28 for $150?

I know that's cheap, but it's all she has to spend.

Thanks,
Donivan

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Creativity Contest

2006-02-15T02:04:48Z

This is a really fun FREE contest for creative people. The winner will receive a brand new iPod. Join us and show off your creative talents!
http://contest.pushnshove.com/

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Looking for Designers to join new Tribe Advertising photographers-Art Directors

2006-01-31T02:35:21Z

This tribe is for Art Directors, Buyers,Photographers,etc
Hey Creative People ! Lets' Work...Lets'talk hookup, put some brakes on Stock Photography
There are alot of Creative Peeps' here join my Tribe.We can create original Art Together
Converse,Love,Respect each others talents first hand...that is what I hope for Peace...Silky
http://tribes.tribe.net/advertisingphotographers

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New pics in profile.

2006-01-19T01:50:12Z

ehhh,,, what i just said.

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Los Angeles Designers Meet Up, Jan 22nd

2006-01-18T23:56:32Z

Los Angeles Designers Association. Where designers and other creatives can come together to network, talk shop, relax and support each other.

Our next meetup will be Sunday, January 22nd in Los Angeles. We are meeting at GroundWorks this Sunday at 3:00 pm. Since Hollywood is central to most people.

GroundWorks
1501 N Cahuenga Blvd (Sunset)
Hollywood, CA 90028

It's free to join the Los Angeles Designers Assocation. So head on over and sign up. Hope to see you there.

http://groups.google.com/group/Los-Angeles-Designers?lnk=li

-------
Calvin Lee
Creative Director
http://www.mayhemstudios.com
Los Angeles, CA 90031

-------
[M+S] Blog
http://mayhemstudios.blogspot.com

-Featured in the Book-
The Big Book of Business Cards

-Member-
Platt College, Design Advisory Board

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i hope this puts a smile on your dial!

2006-01-14T23:39:34Z

Hi there!

Hope everyone is having a good new year! Thought I might just post this email below, if you have a min and want a laugh please check out

www.malverngazelle.com

... Peacefully Denny

Happy New Year Gazelle lovers !

Thank you all very much for your support with our first two editions. Once again we stormed the charts, reaching No 3 on www.topcomedysites.com - our highest position yet. If you have not already done so, please go to www.topcomedysites.com, find the Gazelle (currently No 4)and click on the green squares to the right hand side to vote for our site - we can get to number 1 !!
Gazelle World Womination . . . ha ha ha (evil, despotic laughter).

Also, a big thanks to everyone who came to our Christmas Party (photos and video diaries to follow in January edition). Hope you all had as much fun as we did.

The next Gazelle, our New Year, new Look special is out now and you know nothing excels as well as a swell gazelle hehe!

Have a great 2006

The Gazelle Team

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Graphic hard/software

2006-01-14T18:53:56Z

I want to do some 3D art and design just for fun. Dose anyone know what I need/could add to my PC for this?

Oh is there a better tribe to ask this to?

Patrick

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The Hurricane Poster Project

2005-12-29T02:57:27Z

www.thehurricaneposterproject.com

Moxie Sozo, a nationally known design firm in Boulder, Colorado is teaming
up with other designers and design firms around the country to create THE HURRICANE POSTER PROJECT. Posters are being donated every day and submissions will be accepted until the end of the year.

All poster designers please step up!

THE HURRICANE POSTER PROJECT seeks limited edition sets of hurricane-related posters from high-profile and up-and-coming artists, designers, and design firms from around the United States and abroad. The donated posters will be sold online, and all proceeds will go directly to the Red Cross.

As designers, we have the collective ability to do what we love, AND to
create a difference. THE HURRICANE POSTER PROJECT has been conceived as a collective effort by the design community to unite and effect change through our work. In order for this project to be successful, we are counting on designer participation. Our goal is to raise at least $1,000,000 for the Red Cross through this project. Please spread the word. Please participate. We continue to receive new posters almost every day, and will continue to accept submissions until December 31, 2005.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Leif Steiner
at: info@thehurricaneposterproject.com or 720.304.7210.

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illustratorCS issues with Tiger, HELP!!!!

2005-12-08T04:48:10Z

so, i got macaroni and ran it. restarted, and also ran the verify permissions check, etc. nothing has changed. even reinstalling the CS didnt work. illustrator opens, but as soon as i select "new" or "open" it closes. the error message reads,
"Mac OS X and other applications are not affected.
Click Reopen to open the application again. Click Report to see more details or send a report to Apple."

any ideas? i attempted to copy and paste the pref folder from another "user" but that didnt work either.

i am dieing without illustrator! its funny how i used to be scared of it and only used photo shop, but now i use illustrator more than anything.

let me know if you think of anything.

thanks,

b

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Up and coming "Sticking" Tribe...

2005-11-24T01:40:23Z

Come and join the "Stick Something" Tribe!

A tribe for all thoes out there that are into the art of sticking things to stuff! Whether it be stickers, wheatpasting posters or otherwise.... If you stick it, lets see it!

http://sticksomething.tribe.net/

cheers~
Jamaican Steve
THINK BIG, live small...DSNT!

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New Voices Call for Submissions now live!

2005-11-10T16:25:57Z

Hey Guys,

We just published the 2006 Telefilm New Voices Call for Submissions at our website - its a PDF you can download from http://www.dx.org/digifest .

I'm sure you all have interesting projects that would be great for submission so I thought to twig you on... :)

Here's some info:

--

digifest has gone mod! The ‘mod’ theme - short for modern in the ‘60s - and currently used to mean modification - reveals inspiring and surprising innovations in digital design, art and cultural expression.

We invite you to participate in digifest 2006: mods, an interdisciplinary festival of the best in innovative new media, art and design from Canada and abroad. This year participants will have the opportunity to express the individual’s role within larger systems, be they political, social or corporate, through their own unique and personalized modifications to off-the-shelf products. Modification possibilities may range from personal computers to clothing; from podcasts to public space; from video games and cell phones to cars or dwellings. The do-it-yourself aspect of this year’s digifest means that the range of modifications is endless, with creativity leading the way in unconventional expression.

Each year 8-12 winners of the juried digifest New Voices call are invited to Toronto, Canada to showcase their work at one of digifest’s high-profile venues, which include Harbourfront Centre, Ontario Science Centre and Design Exchange. In 2006 we will showcase the most innovative transitions in product design from “modern” to “modification.” Work by selected presenters will be installed or displayed. Get your submission in today!

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What DO you do Astrogirl??

2005-10-31T23:20:40Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/astrogirl

comments welcome

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Any Colorado Creative Folks?

2005-10-25T19:55:31Z

i am looking to find some folks in colorado who are either designers, art directors, creative directors etc...preferably working for a studio/agency or well connected in the industry.

thanks

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Occultist seeks graphic artist for Tarot project

2005-10-09T07:39:08Z

Hey tribe art community!

I'm looking for [a] serious artist[s] to collaborate with on a on Occult project, specifically the creation of a new Tarot deck with reworking of the original cards plus a whole slew of new major arcana. I am a dedicated student of the Occult and no mean researcher. I also have access to the kind of private libraries which can provide a rather endless wealth of the type of information, pictorial and otherwise, needed for this project. I have already done quite a bit of work on this concept, and am looking for an artists to collaborate on the project with me.

The ideal artist[s] would have some occult interests of their own but no fixed notions of what a 'proper' deck would contain. . . The right artist would be excited to illustrate the cards, just as I am excited to provide conceptual guidance and feedback as to the symbolic content of the images and write an accompanying pamphlet/book designed to explicate the cards. The artist would need to have an elegant and subtle style which lends itself to Occult materials, and a focus on details so as to be able to convey subtle symbolism. I am also looking for someone who is a serious and reliable person -- I take this very seriously, so don't reply unless you are prepared to as well.

There would, of course, be no pay up front, but good tarot decks sell very well and the project could conceivably become quite lucrative -- most of the decks out there are damn ugly in my opinion, and most of them are poorly conceived of and researched. I have some tenuous connections to the world of professional publishing and whatnot, but the product would have to stand on its own merits. The project would also, if successful, really raise the profile of the artist involved, perhaps to an international level.

My conceptual work is sound and compelling, and I need a gifted artist to help me reify it. Are you that person?

-david

p.s. Also, I'd love to find someone in the Portland, Oregon area, but with the wonders of the internet, this is not an absolute requirement.

p.p.s. I posted this in a couple of different tribe, so if this is the second time you have seen it, please accept my sincere apologies for the waste of valuable seconds of your precious time.

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What for.... Graphic Design?

2005-09-29T06:48:05Z

Just trying to make a good discussion, what graphic designers could say about the purpose and advantages of Graphic Design for the people and for the companies / clients...so... "What for..Graphic Design??"

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VIVA LA DON VITO...

2005-09-01T16:43:51Z

I'm working on a project and have run into a bit of a problem...I can find no good to high quality full body images of Don Vito, famed uncle of Bam, from MTV's show "Viva La Bam"

Help me! I'm going crazy trying to find an image. Any help would be greatly appriciated!

cheers~
J.S.

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Looking for Junior Designers!!!!!

2005-08-29T16:27:03Z

Send your BEST work with RATES!

Thank you,
Tom O.

tomokeefe@gmail.com

*This is contract only.

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ANYONE HAVE THIS FONT????

2005-08-18T17:12:39Z

KYNZO GARAGEFONT
I just need 2 letters from it.

anyone?

someone??

Help!!!

thanks!

T

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Quark6 Quandary (mac)

2005-08-18T17:10:18Z

Hello all you QX6ers....I haven't used Quark since backin the day, when 4.11 was the bomb. One thing I remember and love, I cannot seem to do in 6- automatically opening an image file in its native program (or "publisher")...this is all mac, BTW.

this used to be done by double-clicking the pic with the content tool (the hand/cursor thing, 2nd one down on the palette), and up would pop a box titled "Subscriber To: imagename.eps" that had options like "get editions manually/automatically," "cancel subscriber," and "open publisher".

If you clicked "open publisher" it would magically take you to the TIF or EPS file- no going to find it or wondering if you got the right one.

So, does anyone know how to make this happen in QX6? I am doing a book (started by someone else, otherwise I'd be using InDesign!!!!) with a zillion subtly different placed images, and a file nomenclature nightmare. All I can say is....help!

Thanks in advance-
Amy

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SECURITY Font

2005-08-18T16:42:08Z

Hi,

I want to do a t-shirt that looks like those tshirts that security people wear, but I want it to say INSECURITY instead of SECURITY. I tried to make this at Zazzle.com using Geometric Heavy, but its not quite working. Any ideas on fonts or layout?

You can see a photo in my blog.

Thanks!

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Great News!!!

2005-07-27T23:30:08Z

Hey guys

I just found out 3 of my business card designs were chosen to be in David E. Carters, "The Big Book of Business Cards". Due out in December. :)

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Name that font

2005-07-20T05:34:14Z

Hey folks i am in a Jam !! A client forwarde me this and i know I used to have this font but I can't seem to find it of recall even what it's name is . This is a link to my profile it is in there . It is a bad copy of it but it is all they had to send to me. Thanks for the help in advance !!

http://vancouver.tribe.net/template/pub%2CViewPhoto.vm/context/person?page=1&currentoffset=0&parentid=bfcc1eec-4a5c-4829-a06c-a337febf76be&sortby&rows&r=10372

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A Favor Please

2005-07-18T17:45:19Z

My wonderful husband Matt's CD cover design is one of twelve finalists in the KBCO Studio C Volume 17 cover art contest!!! (Mine would be there too, but I didn't finish it in time. ;) ) If he wins, we get a trip to Cancun! You have to be a KBCO interactive member to vote, so you have to sign up and have a username and password first. I know it's a bit of a pain, but if you do and we win, I'll be eternally grateful!!! Each KBCO member can cast one vote per day. Feel free to do so. PLEASE go to www.kbco.com/studioc/cov...rt-contest.html often and vote for his design. It's #8 with red and black text on a cream-colored background. Thanks!

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And now? I got a diploma...so?

2005-06-22T15:54:56Z

Hey people,

Im sorry if for someone ill be doing a stupid question but, well here it goes....

I got my GDer diploma 4 months ago. People says that im good in what i do about graphic design, but these people arent my clients. And im feeling very difficult to find clients.

Heck, its ridiculous, but what would you do to get clients for freelance jobs? Whats the aproach, whats do i have to do....?

Thx and im sorry about the question...

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Looking for a stock photo

2005-06-18T19:31:09Z

Has anyone seen a high resolution version of the graphic located here:

www.truthfullness.com/masks.jpg

Any help appreciated....

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Monitor Calibrator

2005-05-02T17:07:59Z

Are they worth it, are they accurate? Anyone had any experience using them? Good, bad?

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new wearable format: Body Furniture

2005-04-19T01:36:18Z

Looking for beedback as I launch new idea to market:
http://www.splace.net

interested?
more new stuff at launch event may 12th, @ FRIEND store, 401 Hayes Ave., San Francisco, CA

wrist everything!

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Adobe buy Macromedia

2005-04-19T01:13:55Z

Oh, Boy!!!!

Adobe has taken over the world, haha!!!
They went and bought Macromedia.

I am still in shock.

http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/invrelations/adobeandmacromedia.html

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Font Reserve? FontBook? ATM???

2005-04-02T06:15:46Z

I need to decide on which font utility on my new G5..... which is working best with OSX? (We don't use a lot of fonts maybe 100 max.....)

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Name That Font

2005-04-02T01:52:58Z

Help! I have a logo that I need to build from, but the font has been turned into outlines. I'd download it if only I knew the name of it. It's the word "Specialty" at http://www.specialtyaf.com/about.html

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Art Director Interview......

2005-04-02T00:20:43Z

I am interviewing for an Associate Art Director's position for a large magazine publisher ( 10 different magazines) here in Vancouver..... got the interview, what would is the type of work they want to see in my book... which I have never had to show due to being freelance for a dozen years.... I have lots to show, just want to laser it down to nail the interview......

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Design a profile template for tribe.net.

2005-03-24T22:45:14Z

We (at tribe.net) are looking for talented designers who want to get some exposure for their talents -- as some of you might now, we're debuting customizable user profiles soon, and part of the customization will involve allowing users to select customized stylesheets from a library of templates.

We'd like to feature user-created stylesheets along with those we've designed in-house, so if you're a CSS-savvy designer and would like a shot at some fame (your name will be included next to your design, and linked to your tribe.net profile) and fortune (best design gets an iPod shuffle), check out the Profile Design Contest tribe:

http://profiledesign.tribe.net/

We're accepting designs as JPEGs, e-mailed to profiledesign.tribe.net. I've also posted a listing which summarizes the guidelines for the contest:

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/listing/175a601f-6e1d-4680-aacb-db04a0dbb1a7

This will be great way to get your name out -- good luck, and I look forward to seeing your designs!

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Licensing Fee For Graphics

2005-03-20T09:19:28Z

So, do you guys get a licensing fee for most of your work or is it just a one time buy out?

Let's say Sony comes and wants that new logo and package design for something that is going to be seen by, oh lets say, 20 million people.

You are a creative person and come up with a logo in a week, after research, and another week on the package. You charge $80 an hour, therefore, $6,400 +/-

Do you stop there or is there a licensing fee? The reason I ask is because when I do commercial photography, there is studio fee, my fee, and my photo licensing fee based on use rights. A 10,000 circulation publication does not get as large a licensing fee as a 1,000,000 circulation publication. Just like it costs less for an ad in a citywide magazine as it does for TIME magazine.

I was just wondering.

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Sony PlayStation Bid

2005-03-15T19:04:37Z

Hey guys

The Design Studio I freelance for got a call today from Sony Studios.
They want us to put in a bid for a PlayStation Project that will happening.

Sony wants a studio logo, product logo, game box design and a website for the game.

My normal rate is $40 an hour.
I was wondering if it should increase my rate to $50/$60 an hour, since they such a huge company.

Anyone deal with big companies like this?
How was the experience like?

Any feedback would be great.

Thanks :)

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Another Poster

2005-03-10T23:03:01Z

first there was the StarWars Mockumentary poster, this time it's
Reflections of Evil check out the gallery

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FREE TICKETS FOR "MAESTRO" MOVIE

2005-03-06T19:32:16Z

academy art of s.francisco and seisix are proud to present this independent movie that's rocks around the world.
you can be our guest,just sign up your name on mailing list www.seisix.com.
this wednesday online the store where you can pick up the ticket .
more info about the movie
www.maestro-documentary.com
more info
www.seisix.com

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Preflight blues: which fonts do I need?

2005-02-25T05:14:37Z

Sorry for the cross-posting ahead of time; I'm in such a time crunch that I'm posting this on the InDesign tribe as well.

Here I am, finally finishing a magazine to get it off to the printer. Remember, I am new at managing a WHOLE mag myself (and for a pittance—don't ask!). And it's the first seriously multi-page doc I've done in InDesign (but thankfully I have a cookbook right behind it.)

Everything looks fine (mostly) onscreen.

When I did a report, it said 29 of these fonts were "embedded" in PDFs like so:

69 Fonts Used; 0 Missing, 29 Embedded, 0 Incomplete, 0 Protected

- Name: Acanthus-Italic; Type: Type 1, Status: Embedded
Filename: NA
Full Name: Acanthus-Italic
First Used on Page: First Used on Page: 35 (PDF) Countertop.pdf
Protected: No

These are supposed to be hi-res PDF ads people sent me; I don't have all their fonts. Do I need to include them? They sent them as PDF files.

In another instance I have this kind of thing:

- Name: izzy's steak house.eps; Type: EPS; Status: Linked
Filename: izzy's steak house.eps
Link Updated: Wed, Jan 26, 2005 7:25 PM
File Last Modified: Wed, Jan 26, 2005 7:25 PM
Complete Name: Violet Central Deux:Desktop Folder:A La Carte:SF A LA CARTE EPS:izzy's steak house.eps
Link Profile: None
On Page 15

I told the previous designer to send them to me as OUTLINED EPS files so I wouldn't need all 6 thousand goofy fonts these people put in their menus. They looked outlined when I opened them in Illustrator. But when I looked at these pages in Acrobat they looked bitmappy. Have they been outlined? If so, why do I need the fonts?? Again, these look fine onscreen.

Any assistance you can give me is very appreciated.

OH! I have another question:
I have some transparent objects (3 of them according to the report; I think they're PDFs)...is there something I'm supposed to do with them so they come out right in the final printing?

Molto Grazie,
Vi

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help quote/estimate something please..

2005-02-25T05:07:00Z

i've been asked to layout a guidebook that is about 115-130 pages. it is pretty much already designed, i will primarily be doing print production/prepress/some design advice and such. how much should i charge for such an adventure?

thanks in advance!

m

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Printer Advice

2005-02-25T04:49:05Z

I have a client who is needing to produce high quality 12 x 18 and smaller format high quality colour printing.

Having been on the web too long I am out of the loop with printers.... (since I paid 10,000.00 CDN for a Lasermaster 1000 DPI black and white Laser Printer in the early nineties....) but I digress....

What's best these days, how do the consumables factor in etc etc.

Price per piece is more important than printing speed, he is doing short runs.

Thanks in advance!

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any decent clip art out there?

2005-02-25T04:04:54Z

i'm specifically looking for clip art from the early 1800s-1900s... much like say from a 'squirrel nut zippers' cd case or something similar. all i find is crap. i'm also looking for woodcut like art too. like what they used for newspapers before photography became so widely used.

any help is greatly appreciated.
thanks!
meghan

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Screenprinting

2005-02-25T04:00:22Z

Any tips on the art of?

I photoshop/illustrator stencil/outline many of my pieces first. Is this what some of y'all have used - using P-shop layers as Screenprint layers?

I haven't done a lot of screenprinting and humbly seek your advice.

-grasshoppa'

ps: is screenprinitng evil?

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Henry Wolf, Graphic Designer

2005-02-24T09:29:26Z

HENRY WOLF, GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Led U.S. Magazine Design In '50s, '60s

By Steven Heller
New York Times

NEW YORK - Henry Wolf, the graphic designer and photographer who, as art director of Esquire, Harper's Bazaar and Show magazines in the 1950s and '60s, held sway over American periodical design, died Feb. 14 at his apartment in Manhattan. He was 79.

He was found dead by his assistant, though the cause of death has not yet been determined, said a friend, the designer Ivan Chermayeff.

Few magazine art directors at the time wielded more creative control than Wolf, who was known for his bold yet simple use of expressive typography, surreal photography and conceptual illustration. Rather than accept the typical role of an acquiescent layout artist, he closely collaborated with editors to define their magazines' personalities. He selected typefaces, commissioned pictorial features from well-known or newly discovered photographers and illustrators and decided what to feature on covers.

``Henry had an intuitive but acute intelligence,'' said his former assistant at Esquire, film director Robert Benton. ``You could see the thought in his layouts. Anything that didn't have meaning was cut out.''

Wolf was often outspoken on the state of magazines in general, and quick to note that good content was neutralized when editorial material and design were not in sync. ``An enlightened despot would be a big help in publishing,'' he said in a speech titled ``What's Wrong With Magazines,'' published in Print magazine in 1965. He insisted, ``A magazine should not only reflect a trend; it should help start it.''

Wolf joined the advertising agency McCann Erikson's Center for Advanced Practice in 1965 and later became creative director of Trahey/Wolf Advertising. By 1971, after determining that there were no more magazines for him to design, Wolf devoted himself to advertising and editorial photography and opened Henry Wolf Productions. He photographed elegant fashion layouts and still lifes for clients like Saks Fifth Avenue and I. Magnin, as well as advertisements for Xerox, IBM, Revlon and DeBeers.

Wolf taught magazine design and photography at the School of Visual Arts, Cooper Union and the Parsons School of Design. He received the American Institute of Graphic Arts Medal for Lifetime Achievement in 1976 and was inducted into the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame in 1980.

In 1951 he became an art director for the U.S. State Department, designing publications and posters for overseas use. The next year he took a job in Esquire's promotion art department as a junior art director.

Five months later, in a move that surprised his peers and himself, he was promoted to Esquire's graphics editor. At 26, he was one of the youngest design stewards at any national magazine. Wolf took two years to refashion the magazine into exactly what he wanted.

In 1958 Wolf succeeded Alexey Brodovitch at Harper's Bazaar. In 1961 he became art director of a progressive new arts magazine, Show, where his covers were noteworthy for their pictorial wit and elegance.

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Photoshop CS problems

2005-02-18T13:46:33Z

The color when I open up a jpeg in cs is all red. There are no masks on and the same software was installed on my laptop and works fine. Iphoto works fine as well and I calibrated the monitor. Any advise???

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critique on festival program

2005-02-13T19:27:34Z

Hi there,
I'm working on this program for the third year in a row. This year, I'm a little leery of using the graphics chosen, and I wonder if I've done the best with them. Let me know what you think!

http://aiff.soullab.net/tc_page_proof6-2.pdf
http://aiff.soullab.net/tc_page_proof6-4.pdf
http://aiff.soullab.net/tc_page_proof6.pdf
http://aiff.soullab.net/proof5.pdf

*dialup warning Each file is 1mb - 1.8mb

Thanks
Shane

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