Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and InDesign

This quarter I will be learning the basics of Dream Weaver, Photoshop, and InDesign in my Emerging Communication Technology class.

Dreamweaver:

I have yet to play with Dreamweaver in class but I have heard mixed reviews on the program. I found this website that has step by step directions for those of us who have no idea how the program works.


If you want a general overview of what you can do with Dreamweaver, this is the material for you!
Columbus State University (2009). Getting started with dreamweaver cs6. Retrieved from http://webs.columbusstate.edu/docs/tutorial-dreamweaver-cs6.pdf

This is the perfect website to browse for what you are needing help for.
Adobe Developer Connection. (2013). Dreamweaver developer center. Retrieved from http://www.adobe.com/devnet/dreamweaver.html

This video gives simple steps for creating your first website!
Incredible Tutorials. (2008). Adobe dreamweaver tutorial - starting your first website [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MzbUADBk30

If you want to create a simple webpage this YouTube video explains it step by step.
Tutvid. (2008). [css] build a simple web page in dreamweaver! [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBWiS6soZfs


Interesting video about Dreamweaver! 
Tutvid. (2013). Create a site (local root) - dreamweaver cs6 tutorial [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNOy8HhQgS4

Photoshop:

We have used Photoshop to create our logos, it is a fun tool to use to do small projects. It can be confusing to use, so here are some websites and videos that can help you if you get confused.

This website is an amazing reference for any Photoshop question. This beginners guide to Photoshop uses simple pictures and text to show you how to do something step by step. There are multiple pages that teach you anything from easy ways to set type size to creating your own customized keyboard for shortcuts. The also have more advance sections if needed such as retouching photography, photo effects, text effects and digital photo essentials.

Patterson, S. (2013). Photoshop basics tutorials. Retrieved from http://www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/

This website is a great way to learn about the basics of editing a picture. I have been wanting to lean how to edit a photograph using Photoshop, and this is an amazing  introductory tool.
Klein, D. (2011, November). Basic image editing with adobe photoshop cs5. Retrieved from http://www.adobe.com/inspire/2011/11/basic-image-editing-photoshop-cs5.html

This YouTube clip show exactly what each tool, menu, settings, and etc. does. 
Lifehacker. (2011). Basics of photoshop. Retrieved from  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SafSh_u1FF0

This next video includes top 10 things beginners should know about Photoshop.
White, T. (2012). How to get started with photoshop cs6 - 10 things beginners want to know how to do[Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjRqZiAgoHo


Lastly, here is a video on how to retouch one's skin in Photochop, something I would love to master!
Photoshop Tutorials. (2013). Retouch, airbrush, and smooth skin professionally in photoshop [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8XqJ8CQFVY

InDesign:

InDesign has by far been the most interesting and fun program I have learned. It is great for making news letters, covers of magazines and books, and much more! It is easier to work with than Photoshop and something I can see myself using all the time in the future.

This website is an amazing website that has a collection of tutorials for beginner InDesign users. Each section has several subsections that may answer my questions about InDesign. These subsections will take you to a new page that explains it in a step by step format, with a picture to go along with each step. This website caught my eye compared to others because there is a whole section on how to make magazine covers which we are doing in class. 
Creative Bloq. (2013, July 23). 40 brilliant indesign tutorials. Retrieved from http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design-tips/indesign-tutorials-1232639

This articles is another resource that can help you understand what you can do in InDesign.
XDesigns. (2013). 25 indesign tutorials for beginners. Retrieved from http://xdesigns.net/2013/06/indesign-tutorials-for-beginners/

Below are a few videos that are extremely helpful with beginning questions on InDesign.
Ross, J. (2010). Introduction to magazine layouts.mp4[Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4JBuCSgbZw

TastyTuts. (2013). Adobe indesign for beginners - tutorial course overview & breakdown [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHDy_nEvgd4

White, T. (2012). How to get started with adobe indesign cs6 - 10 things beginners want to know how to do [Web]. Retrieved from http://tv.adobe.com/watch/adobe-evangelists-terry-white/how-to-get-started-with-adobe-indesign-cs6-10-things-beginners-want-to-know-how-to-do/