Semiologic Reloaded Video Tutorials » Design

Design & Photoshop Tutorials

Maxx — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:29:51 +0000

I have had some requests to do more advanced website design and Photoshop tutorials. If there is enough interest, I will certainly add a separate section to teach these advanced methods.

I can provide whatever video tutorials people are interested in, whether it be web design or Photoshop. I can even cover CSS tutorials, covering basic and advanced techniques.

If you would like to see more basic and advanced tutorials, then leave your comments here. I will leave the comments open for a month, and decide after that, whether it is worth the effort or not.

Protecting Images

Maxx — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:09:36 +0000

When we publish images on the internet, to show the world, or just some friends or family, our skills and memories, there will be those who come along and steal those images. We have spent a lot of time creating our images and present them in the best possible manner. The question I am always asked is, how do I protect my images? The short answer is, you can't. The long answer is, you can't, but there are some methods you can use to make it difficult for those who want to pilfer them.

There are several ways to protect images….

You can disable right-click for your site, so people cannot save your images to their computer, but this is easily defeated.

You can use a transparency image to overlay your image, so when someone saves it to their computer, all they get is the transparency. But this is a pain to implement and involves tables, plus you can get around this fairly easily, too.

You can watermark your images, which can be removed, but is difficult.

Convert your images into flash. If you only use images occasionally, then this can be time consuming. But if you are putting up a gallery or portfolio of images, then this would be your best option. You can get around flash, but it is extremely difficult.

So, converting your images to flash is your best protection. People are put off by flash because of load times for those images. To get around this lag is to use a gallery that is XML driven, plus you can optimize those flash images with flash optimization software, that can reduce the size by up to 70%, without deterioration of the image. However, bear in mind, that flash cannot be optimized if there are filters and such in the file.

But if your images are that valuable to you, then simply don't put them on the internet, because there is no absolute way to protect them.

Cover Action Pro

Maxx — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:24:02 +0000

There is a new kid on the block for Photoshop Actions, called Cover Action Pro (CAP) created by Photoshop Expert, Mark Monciardini.

Mark is the creator of Photoshop Secrets course. Mark has created Cover Action Pro V2 that is just unbelievable. These actions are so professional, simple and easy to use, one just needs to see it first-hand, to appreciate the quality and simplicity. These Photoshop actions would certainly assist Semiologic Reloaded users create great product presentations. Checkout the video…

Semiologic Pro is Dead!

Joe West — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:17:05 +0000

Semiologic Pro is dead! Semiologic Reloaded is the new kid on the block. Semiologic Pro has always looked boxy, no matter what you did to it. Semiologic Reloaded, on the other hand, with new canvas layouts, is much easy to work with and is easier on the eye.

Semiologic Video Tutorials skin is based on Semiologic Reloaded. The design factors in Semiologic Reloaded still have limitations, but can be tweaked to make a nice website design.

The latest from the developers at Semiologic.com is the ability to change the colors, fonts and styles from within the admin panel, looks very promising, but still in testing phase.

Semiologic Reloaded Skins in Business!

Joe West — Tue, 19 May 2009 08:30:48 +0000

Semiologic Reloaded Skins is open for business! We have launched a skin service, specifically for Semiologic Reloaded. We have only one skin up today, but in the following days, we will have more, we just couldn't wait to launch this great service.

If you are not happy with the default skins (and who is??) that come with Semiologic Reloaded, then for only $69.95 you can purchase a professionally designed skin for your Semiologic Reloaded website!

But the great news is, is that these skins are easily customizable and some of the features are, rollover navbars and the ability to choose the font and size to your liking. This is a very first for Semiologic Reloaded.

We will be updating this site in the coming weeks, to a really great design. Go and have a look at Semiologic Reloaded Skins and test drive the new skins.

New Logo/Header Design Services

Maxx — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:03:42 +0000

Hey everyone!

We have just launched our new Semiologic Video Tutorials Logo/Header design service. We all know that a professional header and logo sets us apart from the rest, plus it "brands" our site, services and company. Branding is very important to getting people to "know" us.

We have put together a package that is professional and fast, but at a very competitive price. For just $89.95, you get your design in .jpg, .gif, .png and vector formats. Your design is digitally delivered, right to your email door, in .zip format.

Here's what you get:

	2 revisions after first draft
	high quality image formats
	headers in 3 sizes (650px, 770px, 950px)
	Stationary for logo design
	fast & friendly service
	guaranteed satisfaction