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Encourage Daylighting :: Tips :: The 99 Percent

thestudiomanager — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:21:02 +0000

Sneaking side projects into a 9-to-7 schedule is becoming a way of life. We look at the benefits of encouraging “passion projects” at work.

Encourage Daylighting :: Tips :: The 99 Percent.

Black Tonic

thestudiomanager — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:46:40 +0000

http://www.blacktonic.com/

www.readwriteweb.com

Drop Box

thestudiomanager — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:31:32 +0000

I love this very simple online storage solution. It allows me to sync and back up my important data between my home and office computer. I’ve not downloaded the iPhone app yet, but if it works as seamlessly and as fast as its desktop drop folder, it will be invaluable.

http://www.dropbox.com/

Swiss-Miss

thestudiomanager — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:17:15 +0000

This is a blog I’ve been following for a couple of years now. Without a doubt my favourite.

Everyday there is something new and tantalizing.

swiss-miss.com

Adobe CS4

thestudiomanager — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:02:45 +0000

Great online resource for getting started on CS4:

lynda.com/cs4

Automator Actions in OSX

thestudiomanager — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:10:43 +0000

Take the time to learn Automator in OSX. You’ll need about half an hour! Once you have the grasp of the basics you can start creating scripts and app’s that will speed up those repetitive tasks. You can then expand on these and download more complicated scripts to add to your work flow. This can take all the hassle out of your everyday tasks.

For example: once I have my Indesign document signed off and I’ve flight checked it, I then need to do several things. Collect the artwork, create low-res PDF’s, compress the collected files and then send them to my FTP server for my printer to download. With a set of predetermined scripts, I can do all this with one simple drag and drop of my Indesign file.

Make better use of your time and don’t waste it.

Take a look at:

www.apple.com
Learn Automator OS X Leopard
Automatorworld

Action Meathod

thestudiomanager — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:40:40 +0000

Action Method is a simple but effective solution to managing your projects. The aim of Action Method is to help you be more proactive and productive with everything you do. With iPhone and Adobe Air app’s you can keep on top of everything no matter where you are. Take a look at actionmeathod.com