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SUMMARY:Print and Design Summit – Five Days of Free Workshops
DESCRIPTION:GCSF Board Trustee Amybeth Menendez will participate in this year’s Print Design Summit\, a free\, five-day virtual workshop dedicated to all things print! From March 5th to March 9th\, 2025\, join Amybeth and an incredible lineup of instructors as they explore various facets of print design. \nAmybeth will host an additional workshop titled “Beyond CMYK: Advanced 5th & 6th Color Setup\,” which will delve into advanced Photoshop techniques to enhance vibrancy\, contrast\, and color fidelity in your print projects. Attendees will learn how to create precise 5th and 6th color bump plates\, identify out-of-gamut colors\, and apply advanced masking and blending techniques. Plus\,  there are some exciting prizes in store for a few lucky participants! \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry experts and elevate your print design skills. Sign up now using the link and QR code provided in this post.
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SUMMARY:GCSF Top Productivity Tools in Photoshop InDesign and Illustrator
DESCRIPTION:By joining us online for GCSF’s Top Productivity Tools in Photoshop\, InDesign\, and Illustrator event\, you’ll discover the latest and greatest tools to boost your efficiency in these three Adobe design programs. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out\, this event will have something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to supercharge your workflow and take your Adobe design skills to the next level. Register at the Eventbrite link below. See you there!
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SUMMARY:Print Workflow Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis is an in-person presentation by Amybeth Menedez at New York City College of Technology (City Tech). The workshop will be 1.5 hours in length. Invitation to follow.
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LOCATION:New York City College of Technology\, 300 Jay Street\, Brooklyn\, United States\, 11201
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SUMMARY:INK ON PAPER: Essentials for Print Perfection
DESCRIPTION:InDesign is the go-to application for designing publications and printed materials. Elements from applications like Photoshop and Illustrator are seamlessly integrated into InDesign by dragging\, placing\, copying\, and pasting them into InDesign layouts. Making sure that all those various elements work together in service of a final printed piece that not only meets but exceeds your expectations: that is what this presentation is all about. That is\, you will learn about ink-on-paper essentials for print perfection. \nGet the 411 on: \n\nAdobe’s Color Management and Prepress: Master end-to-end prepress and color tips for InDesign\, Photoshop\, Illustrator\, and Acrobat\, ensuring perfect print results.\nInDesign Print Perfection: Manage bleed\, images\, fonts\, custom preflight\, and PDF export settings to craft flawless layouts.\nColor Essentials: Understand color spaces\, profiles\, and the roles of RGB/CMYK.\nPhotoshop Pro Tips: Optimize color settings\, make precise adjustments\, and practice soft proofing.\nIllustrator Insights: Perfect color modes\, spot colors\, and vector finesse.\nAcrobat Pro for Print: Manage preflight\, fonts\, and PDF/X to secure top-tier PDFs.\nExpert Print Hacks!: Manage blacks\, transparency\, and print settings. “Set it and forget it!”\n\nInstructor \nA member of GCSF’s Board of Directors\, Amybeth Menendez is Assistant Manager of Print Workflow at Macmillan Publishers. She is a recognized Adobe Certified Instructor\, Layout and Design Expert\, Adobe Creative Educator\, and an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) in InDesign\, Photoshop\, Illustrator\, and After Effects. She is also an Idealliance Certified Color Management Print Master and G7 Certified Expert. \nWho to contact for more information \nContact the sponsor\, Los Angeles InDesign User Group (LAIDUG) through the Eventbrite registration link below. \nHow to register\nEventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ink-on-paper-essentials-for-print-perfection-tickets-1114593813099?aff=oddtdtcreator \nCost \nRegister for free or purchase tax-deductible donation tickets. Sales start on December 19\, 2024.
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SUMMARY:What's New in Adobe Firefly\, Adobe Express and Photoshop Gen AI
DESCRIPTION:This free online event will showcase the latest features and updates in Adobe Firefly\, Adobe Express and Photoshop. You will learn about the exciting new tools and techniques that will take your design skills to the next level. In bonus giveaways\, one lucky attendee will receive a free one-year premium subscription to Adobe Express\, and another lucky attendee will receive a one-year subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. \nInstructor/teacher:\nAmybeth Menendez is Assistant Manager of Print Workflow at Macmillan Publishers. She is a recognized Adobe Certified Instructor\, Layout and Design Expert\, Adobe Creative Educator\, and an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) in InDesign\, Photoshop\, Illustrator and After Effects. She is also an Idealliance Certified Color Management Print Master and G7 Certified Expert. \nHow to register\nAll are welcome! Reserve a spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-new-in-adobe-firefly-adobe-express-and-photoshop-gen-ai-tickets-1072039411739?aff=oddtdtcreator \nWho to contact for more information\nContact GCSF through the registration page. \nCost\nFree for all registrants. \n  \nEvent Details
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