Basics: Create a Clean Magazine & Blog Theme (Day 4: Coding Part 2)

It’s day four of the Basics Design tutorial! Today we’ll be continuing on with the coding – specifically we’ll be writing the HTML/CSS for the support pages of the site. Adi has recorded another HD video tutorial covering the crucial PSD > HTML conversion process. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a new designer, we hope you enjoy the walkthrough! Let’s start day 4…

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14 Advance Level Photoshop CS5 Video Tutorials

In this post, we will learn some Master Strokes of Phtososhop CS5. This is a collection of tutorials, tips and tricks and methods of working with the very latest features of Adobe Photoshop. These are the magic tricks that raise you from the level of an average user, to an admirable pro, who has right to brag about his skills.
If you think you know Photoshop very well, let’s see if you already know this stuff. I believe even the masters would learn something here.

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Create a Grid Based Web Design in HTML5 & CSS3

Follow this step by step walkthrough of the making of a sleek website design for an eyewear brand in HTML5 and CSS3. We’ll build the HTML structure with the latest elements then style up the appearance of the site with CSS3 affects to match the original Photoshop concept with minimal use of background images.

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Cool and Useful jQuery Image and Content Sliders and Slideshows

Looking for some cool new (and free) jQuery slider plug-ins and scripts? Then here is the perfect round-up created just for you. Here, we have collected the best of the freshest jQuery plug-ins for creating amazing image and content sliders. Because all of these plug-ins come with different functionality, this guide should help you figure out which one suits you best. Let’s go!

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Create WordPress Plugins with OOP Techniques

Object-oriented code, among other things, can help organize and add reusability to your code. In this tutorial, I will teach you the basics of writing a WordPress plugin using object oriented techniques. We’ll be using Dribbble’s API as an example for this tutorial. Ready?

Creating WordPress plugins with object oriented code is quite efficient and tidy, when compared to using procedural code. It’s easier to manage the code base, and expand it using inheritance techniques, which can be particularly helpful when writing a large plugin.

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Simple Time-Saving Photoshop Actions from Around the Web

As we’ve written before Adobe Photoshop is truly the premiere software suite for graphic designers. Website mockups can be created in a few hours time with full details and page graphics. Truly Photoshop has revolutionized the way web designers can work! One of the lesser known features inside Photoshop is the ability to save and insert Actions. These are specific events which you can save and re-play over and over on project work. They are useful for creating repeating patterns, cropping images, applying text effects, and so much more!

As a true Adobe fan I love what they’ve done with actions in CS5. Below I’ve built a quick catalog of amazing Photoshop actions from all around the web. These can be useful for almost any designer willing to spend some time practicing. Check ‘em out below!

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15 Free Photography Website Templates

Photographers take so much pain in taking a perfect shot. They are perfectionists who can not accept anything but best. Photographers make sure they get best of Photography equipments and gadgets. Also, they spend hours and some time even days to capture a shot in the manner they want. But all this hard work can go unnoticed if the photographs are not displayed in the presentable manner. Photography Website Templates are the best way to make the things presentable. Today we have collected 15 Photography Website Templates which will present your photography work splendidly and make sure your hard work pays off in the form of appreciation of your work. You have 15 photogenic options to choose from and make your Photography Website talk of the town.

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