Visual Arts Journal

Photographers, Musicians, Graphic Designers, Web Designers, Digital Animators, Programmers and anyone working with digital media or products
This is a site you are going to want to check out. Envato is more than a brand or a successful business model, it’s a mindset. In a few short years Envato has changed the way freelancers and product developers (referred to as authors on their site) develop skills, market their products and build a community (aka following). (continue reading…)

VAJ is introducing a new blog topic (or discipline) to the visual arts posts, and will now be including Adobe Flash. Some of the topics will include techniques, workflow, resources, ActionScript, links to interviews with other Flash “Creatives”, etc.

The content will cover versions MX 2004 through CS4 as I know there are a lot of older versions still in use. Most of the content will be applicable to any version, at least in part. (continue reading…)

So What’s the Big Deal?
As a graphic designer, flash or prepress specialist, or anyone involved with digital media, it is common to inherit some one else’s project files. Perhaps you even file share with your co-workers or have purchased templates online. Waded through someone else’s image catalog lately? Wasting time can become a very big deal in a hurry. Find out how to ward-off future delays and save your sanity. Advice for several major file types and best practices in general. (continue reading…)