If you’re already a registered DC Designer, you’ve no doubt taken a look at your designer profile. Every time you submit an entry into one of our many design contests, that entry automatically appears in your profile. But, now you can also use DesignContest.com to host your personal design portfolio!

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This week I finally made the leap: I installed Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3.2 on my personal computer. Having previously used Lightroom 2 and loved it thoroughly, I really wasn’t convinced of the need to go ahead and invest in the third version. However, at the student/teacher discounted price of $79.99, I decided to go ahead and see if this new version was truly worth the upgrade. (more…)

The wonderful world of film has been enchanting audiences as far back as the days of the production of silent films, such as The Dice Woman, Sunrise, and Outside the Law. From these inspirations the industry has developed rapidly. However, despite the advances in editing powers, special effects, and animation, there still remains a special place in the nostalgic hearts of many for the days of yore—the “good ol’ days” of film. Fortunately, the combination of this sentimental appeal with the current demand for vintage elements in graphic design has resulted in the development of quality fonts by creative think tanks such as Veer. In fact, Veer’s “Filmotype” collection provides graphic designers with a variety of options for any vintage, film-themed needs. (more…)

Most people who already have Picasa installed on to their PC should already know the basic functions of editing and enhancing. Yet, Picasa offers other functions that can simplify the editing process or provide more detail on the images taken. Here are some guidelines to lesser known functions that Picasa has to offer. (more…)