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2007
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Here's one way to add multiple images to one single file in Photoshop. The basic process is the same for any version of Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, or Paint Shop Pro.1. Open a new, blank file. File -> New. Let's make the new file a square 1200 pixel x 1200 pixels. That way you can add f...
04/30/2007
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My post below describes how to manually add META tags in Advanced Templates. If you want to check how how to add META tags in Basic Templates, read Teresa Boardman's post here Typepad and Meta Tags ( http://activerain.com/blogsview/93520/Typepad-and-Meta-Tags )~~~~~~~~~~~I was going to put off ta...
04/27/2007
If you are anything like me, you can figure out how to use most Photoshop tools pretty quickly on your own, thank you very much, but the challenge is finding where in the menu structure the BLEEPIN' tool is buried in the the first place. And "help" is no help unless you know the correct name/ter...
04/25/2007
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Eva Wilson's post here: Just got a new digital camera! got me thinking. Many people, when they buy a new camera, feel like they should should read through the camera manual from cover to cover. It always seems like it would be a great idea, but mostly I think it just makes your eyes tired and ...
04/21/2007
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OK. Let's walk through creating a very VERY simple banner/header for your new blog. I'll use Phtoshop 7 for this, since that's convenient for me. You can use any version of Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, or similar software.1. Start up PS and create a new file. File -> New2....
04/16/2007
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First of all, you will need to create your banner in Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Paint Shop Pro, or another image editor of your choice. If you've never done this before, stand by, I'll give some links and ideas in another post. For now, you can experiment with just about any image you have ...
04/15/2007
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Editing The ElementsYou can accomplish a good deal of customization in TypePad by simply using the "Customize Your Theme" wizards, without ever touching the CSS or HTML. Tip: Even if you intend to convert to Advanced Templates in order to later add your own CSS or HTML, build as much of the stru...
04/14/2007
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There are several blogging platforms available for the start up blogger. Everyone here is obviously familiar with Active Rain as a blogging platform. Blogger, now owned by Google is free and widely used. Squarespace has received favorable reviews. WordPress is popular with power users.Me, I'm ...
04/13/2007
