In this clip, host Abba Shapiro specifies how precisely move markers to where you want them to be. He details several ways to move them, the first of which is numerically via the Edit Marker window, (which was the procedure to move markers in Final Cut Pro 1-6) as well as dragging them on the Timeline via the command key and dragging them on the Timeline, new in version 7. He also details how to remove markers from the Timeline.
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In addition to the geometric tool to create shape layers, Photoshop offers another tool to create shape layers, and that is the custom shape tool. In this clip, host Jan Kabili introduces custom shapes, and shows how to use the combination features that come with the shape tools to create your own custom shapes. ...Read More »
In this clip, host Abba Shapiro explains how to work with markers in Final Cut Pro 7. He explains what a marker is and why you would use it. A marker is a way that you can write a note to yourself when you are editing. He shows how to make a marker as well as how to modify a marker. He then looks at markers in a bit more detail, including how to add chapter markers, compression markers and Scoring markers, and what they do. ...Read More »
When you want to add a graphic to a Photoshop composition, creating a shape layer is often the best way to go. The advantage of a shape layer over a regular pixel based layer is that a shape layer defines itself with a vector based outline. In this clip, host Jan Kabili discusses how to create shape layers, concentrating on shapes made with the geometric shape tools. ...Read More »
By filling a closed path with type, you can create some interesting word pictures. In this clip, host Jan Kabili discusses how to put type inside a path. Jan uses the pen tool to close a path, and explains what a closed path is as opposed to an open path. She also shows how to use one of the custom shapes in Photoshop to create a path. ...Read More »
In this clip, host Jan Kabili details how to flow type in interesting lines and shapes by creating type on a path. You can draw a path using the pen tool, but if you aren't comfortable using that tool to create type on a path, you can use any one of the geometric or custom shapes that ship in Photoshop, but not in the traditional way, but to use the shapes to draw vector paths. ...Read More »
In this clip, host Jan Kabili details how to combine the power of type layers with vector paths to bends and twist your type along smooth and unique lines. She shows you how to create a vector path and then float text along that path using the pen tool. ...Read More »
Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14 by many people throughout the world, it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's gift. Why not try make a Valentine's Day Slideshow for showing your love to him or her....Read More »