December 2012 Archives

Ask the Pros: Do I have to know how to retouch images?

After a quick holiday break, we're celebrating the end of 2012 with more of our Ask the Pros series  which is here to  answer your most pressing questions about interviewing, job-hunting and working in the world of publication art and photo departments.

Got a question you want answered? Send it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll put it to our experts! A varying panel of professionals will give you their take, and then it's up to you to put their advice to work. 

Today our terrific group of photo editors give you their take on just what you need to know about Photoshop and retouching... and wishing you a happy new year! … MORE

Shortcuts to Success: Change Document Setup

Sure, there are huge lists of InDesign keyboard shortcuts out there, but are you going to sit down and memorize them all? We're here to help you learn some handy new ones, one by one, making it easier to add them to your mental list. Each week, we'll highlight a different shortcut to help you work faster, better and smarter.

What to Do on Your Holiday

Yeah, the last thing we all want to do on our time off is more work (which is why our Ask the Pros series is on haitus this week), but if you love design, then this might actually be fun! In all your time off from school this holiday season, why not get started on your 2013 Student Design Competition entries! We've got all the details - and tons of tips too! - right here. So tell Aunt Doris thanks for the uh, beautiful holiday sweater, and go get to work to give yourself the best gift of all ... an internship!!! (Oh yeah, and some money and software prizes.)

Shortcuts to Success: Insert a Round Bullet

Sure, there are huge lists of InDesign keyboard shortcuts out there, but are you going to sit down and memorize them all? We're here to help you learn some handy new ones, one by one, making it easier to add them to your mental list. Each week, we'll highlight a different shortcut to help you work faster, better and smarter.

Ask the Pros: How Can I Start Photographing For a Magazine?

After our terrific Ask the Pros: Live! event back in October (get caught up on the great advice our panel had to share), we're back with more of the online version. Our Ask the Pros series is here to answer some of your most common questions about interviewing, job-hunting and working in the world of publication and media art and photo departments.

Got a question you want answered? Send it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll put it to our experts! A varying panel of professionals will give you their take, and then it's up to you to put their advice to work. 

For all you photographers out there, today's photo editor pros give you insight on how to get on their radar...
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Shortcuts to Success: Download Our Free Poster!

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The SPD-U Holiday Gift Guide 2012

Running out of gift ideas for your fellow design-nerd friends? Or need some ideas to ask for yourself? Then check out some of the fun things on our Student Committee members' wish lists by clicking thru ... … MORE

Ask the Pros: What part of your job do you like least?

After our terrific Ask the Pros: Live! event (get caught up on the great advice our panel had to share), we're back with more of the online version. Our Ask the Pros series is here to answer some of your most common questions about interviewing, job-hunting and working in the world of publication and media art and photo departments.

Got a question you want answered? Send it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll put it to our experts! A varying panel of professionals will give you their take, and then it's up to you to put their advice to work. 

You know being a magazine designer seems cool, but ever wonder what the downsides are? Read on for our experts' take...… MORE

Ask the Pros: As a self-taught designer, will grad school help me get a job?

After our terrific Ask the Pros: Live! event (get caught up on the great advice our panel had to share), we're back with more of the online version. Our Ask the Pros series is here to answer some of your most common questions about interviewing, job-hunting and working in the world of publication and media art and photo departments.

Got a question you want answered? Send it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll put it to our experts! A varying panel of professionals will give you their take, and then it's up to you to put their advice to work. 

Read on for today's question about grad school ....  … MORE