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Which Creative Cloud application should I use?
Posted by Vikrant in Creative Cloud on November 1, 2012
Confused about which Adobe Creative Cloud application to use? Maybe this will help you get started*.
* This categorization is mine alone. You probably get better mileage :-)
Adobe Creative Suite and Windows 8
Posted by Vikrant in Creative Cloud on October 29, 2012
Adobe Creative Suite CS6, and CS5.5 applications are expected to work on Windows 8.
As per the Creative Suite FAQs:
At this time, none of the CS5.5 or CS6 applications require updates to be compatible with Windows 8.
In our testing, we have found no significant issues with running CS5.5, CS6 or Acrobat products with Windows 8.
For more information, see Microsoft Windows 8 compatibility section the Creative Suite FAQs.
For a list of products and OS compatibility, see Adobe product operating system compatibility.
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The product forums are good place to Read about, Start , or Contribute to discussions about any issues that you might be facing.
If you encounter any issues, please report them to us using the bug reporting form.
Illustrator CS6 update for Creative Cloud Members
Posted by Vikrant in Creative Cloud, Design on August 28, 2012
Adobe Illustrator CS6 update for Creative Cloud is now available. As we said when we launched Creative Cloud earlier this year, one of the biggest benefits for customers would be early access to the latest innovation from Adobe, including VIP access to new features in the desktop software. With this update to Illustrator, Creative Cloud members have access to three brand new features! Check out the Illustrator team blog for more information and videos on these features and how they can be used: http://adobe.ly/Orq9mI
The updates will reach you automatically next time the Application Manager/ Updater checks with Adobe.com. If you’re in a hurry, choose Help > Update.
These features are available in Adobe Illustrator CS6 for Creative Cloud members only. To join Adobe Creative Cloud, see Adobe Creative Cloud.
Package Files
Gather all the files used, including linked graphics and fonts, into a single folder for quick hand-off. Choose File > Package to collect all assets in a single location. See Package Files.
Unembed Images
Replace embedded images with linsk to their extracted PSD or TIFF files. Select an embedded image and choose Unembed from the Links panel menu or click Unembed in the Control panel. See Unembed images.
Links Panel improvements
View and track additional information about placed artwork directly in the Links panel. See Links Information.
Join Creative Cloud
If you are interested in getting access to these features now, you can become a Creative Cloud member. See if you qualify for a special offer.
How to download my Creative Cloud applications?
Posted by Vikrant in Creative Cloud on August 15, 2012
Now that you’ve gotten yourself a Creative Cloud subscription, the first step that you need to do is get started downloading your applications. Here is how to download your first application.
It’s fairly easy, all it needs is a single click to install an application.
1. Log in to the Creative Cloud website.
2. Go to the Apps tab and then click Download link below the application.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the application on your computer. The first time you follow this process, Adobe Application Manager is installed on your computer and that manages the rest.
Additional Help
Visit the Creative Cloud Forum and ask, meet, and answer questions.
Adobe Ideas and Illustrator CS6
Posted by Vikrant in Creative Cloud, Design on August 13, 2012
Learn how to use Adobe Ideas and Adobe Illustrator together to bring a concept to conclusion. Kendall Plant walks you through the workflow. Kendall is an undergraduate at the University of California, Berkeley, pursuing a joint BA degree in Art and Anthropology. She is a self-taught graphic designer with a background in fine arts and illustration. You can find her on the web at kendallplant.com.
In this three-part video tutorial series, Kendall shows you how to create a complex vector illustration using Adobe Ideas, and then takes it into Adobe Illustrator CS6 to add some finishing touches. She covers advanced techniques on how to facilitate a smooth workflow between the two applications, enhanced by integration with Adobe Creative Cloud. The end result is a complex layered illustration, ready to be used in various other creative projects.
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