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WIX.com, Create Website Without Knowing HTML Nor Dreamweaver

Wix.com provides a handful of template for creating websites without knowledge of html nor using Dreamweaver.

To start, choose a template from wix.com. Each template gears to a different purpose, some are text oriented, some are for photography. You can change text formats, themes, effects, sound and set up email.

Wix.com templates are free and no cost for web hosting. Once your website is up you have complete control. You can edit it anytime anywhere, no need to carry your files around.

Wix.com provides easy edit templates to create functional websites.

Can't Stroke Below 1 pt in Adobe Illustrator CS5

You cannot stroke an object less than 1 point or fractionally because the "Align New Objects to Pixel Grid" is checked. To fix this, open a new document, under "Advanced" section, uncheck the box. See picture below. (click to enlarge)

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WebP arrives, JPEG good-bye?

Google is expecting to throw in new photo format WebP, to replace JPEG format, which was used 10+ years ago for web contents. WebP ideally reduces the byte size (40% lighter) of images on the web in order to speed up the loading time while browsing.

We hope to see WebP support in Chrome in a few weeks.

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photos

High Dynamic Range is an uprising trend of new photography. The result is from 3 identical photos taken with different exposures (-, normal, +). Out of an ordinary photo, it will look intense, vibrant with obvious outlines. HDR works best with still objects, like scenery or architecture in a non-windy day. Humans are the worst models. HDR can be created with any digital cameras when a tripod is used. Higher ends digital cameras have bracket setting that photographers don’t need to adjust the exposure but simply fire 3 times. Photoshop or other programs like HDR Expose, Photogenic HDR and Photomatix Pro 4.0 are primary choices. Check out more samples at: http://www.vibrantcityonline.com.

HDR image has a touch of intensity.

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Quick Color Correct an Underexposed Photo with Photoshop Camera Raw CS5

Here I'm showing you how to quickly color correct an underexposed photograph (click to open a bigger preview).

Launch Adobe Bridge, from there select a photo you want to edit then do File --> Open. This will open the file in Camera Raw. Follow the settings I created below.  

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