http://www.mdeproductions.com Internet Productivity Blog Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:44:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Visual Art is an amazing form of expression that human beings have at their fingertips, and lately there have been many artists expressing themselves with digital tools. One of the most popular tools for expression is Adobe Photoshop, but many people are unaware of the full range of possibilities with ... http://www.mdeproductions.com/2008-06-07/tutorials-for-creating-art-with-adobe-photoshop/ When it comes to real estate you want a Realtor you can trust. Buying a home is a huge decision that has many implications that affect the quality of ones life, and you want to know that help is in your corner. And it is with great admiration of effort ... http://www.mdeproductions.com/2008-05-27/rochester-minnesota-reatlors-you-can-trust/ Here is a handy tutorial for those looking to create websites in CSS. The key feature of this guide is that it is a specific CSS Slicing Guide. That means you can learn how to prepare and export a design mock-up or image, for example in Adobe Photoshop, and create ... http://www.mdeproductions.com/2008-04-19/css-slicing-guide/ One of the largest antique shows and flea markets in Minnesota has a great website that is worth highlighting for its design. Starting with the Oronoco Gold Rush Photo Gallery, it has a consistent color scheme that enhances the feeling of a rustic, small town with an atmosphere of discovery. ... http://www.mdeproductions.com/2008-04-17/minnesota-antique-show-and-flea-market/ Six Revisions has posted a thorough article listing 20 websites that improved web development skills. Learning new skills is a constant part of web development, as the industry prone to constant growth at an accelerated pace online. Productivity standards and applications are consistently revised and improved upon by fellow developers, ... http://www.mdeproductions.com/2008-04-05/20-websites-for-improving-web-development-skills/ Designers need to have an understanding of typography, which leads to scouring the web for great fonts. Here is a compilation of 30 of the best free downloadable fonts for designers. There is an excellent mix of 15 serif fonts and 15 sans-serif fonts on display. Some require payment to ... http://www.mdeproductions.com/2008-03-29/30-best-downloadable-free-fonts-for-designers/ Entrepreneur.com has corralled together The Top Ten Free Website Tools and Services. As they appropriately mention, there are a lot of great tools and services that provide a quality product at a great price. But in the spirit of the internet being a public place to share and build together, ... http://www.mdeproductions.com/2008-03-06/free-website-tools-and-services/ Adobe Illustrator is an amazing software tool used to create and edit scalable vector graphics. Upon opening the program one is greeted with an array of unusual buttons and symbols as a means of creation. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, but if you're in need of some help, try out ... http://www.mdeproductions.com/2008-02-09/adobe-illustrator-tutorials/ Adobe Photoshop is one of the leading digital image manipulation programs, and for good reason. The diversity of expression that can be utilized with this software tool is limitless, but getting a grasp on the features takes time. To help with this process, here are 100 Photoshop Tutorials for Creating ... http://www.mdeproductions.com/2008-02-03/photoshop-tutorials-for-creating-art/ Designing an effective logo is a lot harder than most people realize. Broad concepts need to be summed up in a single image that is memorable and leaves a lasting impression in order to help brand a company or organization. To help with this endeavor, check out the ultimate guide ... http://www.mdeproductions.com/2008-01-29/the-ultimate-guide-to-designing-a-logo/