I figured out how to replicate it on my own.  I created a set of six flames/fire (or however you would call it).  I felt that was too short... then just duplicated it until I had 72... that way the thruster would last longer.  It looks really cool. Right now I am uploading the project completely to Adobe Portfolio so that Tricia can see the video for the Tech Wednesday lecture. Still more I want to learn about the software.  But to me it is a really fun and simple way to bring a character to life. But here is an additional question... I worked on an official sample for Adobe Animate CC via Tour de Animate on bringing characters to life.  Now I know we can import recorded characters directly into After Effects... but can we import characters also into Animate CC?  If that is possible that would be brilliant.  If it is not possible then that is something that should be considered for an update.  As it would be nice to be able to import characters into Animate CC as well. ... View more

I have Adobe Video Presenter Express 11.0 and it is also crashing.  I am creating a video that will be used for Adobe Generation Professional and Adobe Education Exchange.  It works fine with Illustrator, Character and Acrobat... but as soon as I do something on Photoshop it dies. I have no idea what to do as this is case sensitive. I have the have the video to Greg and uploaded by Monday for the course.  Thus, I need a good answer quickly. Any ideas on how to correct this? ... View more

I am doing a lecture on Adobe Character Animator for the Adobe Community Professionals program next week for Tech Wednesday.  I have designed a character. Well the space monkey has a rocket pack.  Any idea on how I can add flames from his booster?  Something similar to what the Cyberman (the worker that turns into the blue iron man) had on his feet (the audio was a little messed up on that part of that video).  If you like I can send you a screen shot of the character or the entire character.  Right now I am about to build the hands and tail.  All the rest is finished.  Might make a second leg with feet facing down when he flies (this would trigger with the flames). ... View more

Also interested in finding examples of other mouths.  ... View more

Also note that I think the artist may have used a brush or some other method to color the image.  In fact, the total image could have been done in Adobe Illustrator and not Photoshop. Again play with the ADD NOISE.  You can select specific parts of a graphic and test it out.  So say you have a CUBE... select one side of the cube and then use the ADD NOISE filter. ... View more

The FILTER that was probably was applied to this was under NOISE> ADD NOISE This will give you that pixelated feel. Now if you are talking about the graphic itself, well then yes you need to learn how to create graphics of this caliber. But to age a graphic and give it a retro or old look there are various tutorials online.  But test out the ADD NOISE filter!  As I think that is what you are looking for. ... View more

So here is an example of me running Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Character Animator and Adobe Video Presenter Express all at the same time on a Wacom Cintiq Companion 2.  Also note... I was running its built-in webcam along with my c922 Logitech webcam and Blue Snowball mic. https://kennshinabery.myportfolio.com/adobe-character-animator-overwatchs-winston In fact, it is better to have Illustrator running at the same time as Character Animator... because as you change your Illustrator file, the puppet in Character Animator changes. So if the Wacom Cintiq Companion 2 can handle more than one piece of software... then I  know the Wacom MobileStudio Pro can really handle multiple programs as it is even more powerful. ... View more

LOL.....  When we put Suri on the Macs at work we had fun hours.  Ever make a computer cry? We did!  Suri was quite upset. ... View more

Quick advice. 1.) Logo should be readable when scaled down (shrunk). 2.) Test logo in black and white. 3.) Test Logo in Greyscale. They say if you create 10 things, one of those will be a winning idea.  You may have to tweak it... but since you created 12 then I would say you are close to finding a good logo! ... View more

I watched the commerials on Monday... but did not watch the game.  However, my agency did promote a public viewing the Super Bowl at a local cinema that was sponsored by an American Football team in Germany. I made the following graphics and animation to promote the event using Adobe Illustrator and Animate CC. https://kennshinabery.myportfolio.com/superbowl-2017-motion-graphic ... View more

Or I guess I should say Adobe Portfolio uses the updated logo of instagram minus the color bust. ... View more

Adobe Portfolio uses the updated version. ... View more

It also really depends on the background and what you want to remain.  Some backgrounds are super easy to remove while others are a little more difficult. Can you share the image that you want to remove the background from.  Then we can give you an easy solution for that particular picture. ... View more

There are several ways to achieve a weathered... an aged look. One way is to create the logo or text that you want.   Find a grunge brush on the internet.   On a new layer make splotches using the grunge brush.  Use the magic wand tool to select the pattern.  Then select similar.   With out turning the selection off go to the original layer and hit delete. Second way.... Have the logo or text in the bottom layer. Then crumple up a piece of paper... I mean reallly crumple it up in your hand. Scan the or photograph the crumbled paper so that you can see all the creases you made. Pull that into photoshop. Invert the image.... adjust with the brightness and contrast.  Then select the creases. Go back to the original layer and hit delete. The second way is the way I used to do it all the time.  Lots of tutorials online featuring the second method. Here are some other ways.  Find out which works best for you and the project.  And remember there is always more than one solution! How to make a distressed effect in Photoshop - YouTube Photoshop Tutorial : Using Textures as Layer Masks - YouTube How to create a believable vintage faded logo - 99designs Blog ... View more

I just installed everything on to a new Cintiq Companion 2 and had no issues.  So it could be that your computers the issue (possibly). I see someone is running Windows 7.... so I am guessing it is an older device.  Even with my old Mac all my applications began running slower.  I had to clean up a lot of junk on it.  Then it still had some issues with various progrms.  Also check to see if the latest version of the software is compatible to your system. The great thing... if it is problem with system requirements of the current software... then you can choose to use an older version of the software instead (and that will help you until you upgrade to a new system).  Trust me I get that getting a new computer is costly....  but eventually we all have to upgrade.  They just do not make devices like they did in the old days.  And with changes i tech in general one can not be running new software from any company on an older device. Another Example..... Skype does not work at all now on my old Mac.  I was so upset and reading to rip Skype a new one.  But that is just live. Now I am starting to see where some apps no longer work on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2.  It is just outdated. Hope you find a solution... and I feel your pain. ... View more

That is strange and something that I have never seen happen on any of my devices.  Do you have some kind of security program running or firewall? In fact, I just reinstalled all my Adobe products on a new device and had no problems. So there must be something running on your computer. Do a test... install Photoshop, and turn device into Airplane mode and disconnect your internet.  Then see if the software runs ok. Then turn off Airplane mode and reconnect your internet. Also try turning off the power to your router and restarting it. See if these experiments chang anything. ... View more

Never be embarrassed...  Even pro users forget things or make mistakes.  It is better to ask then not too.  ... View more

Are you talking about running Photoshop without the Creative Cloud? If that is the case... then for me it is better to have the Creative Cloud Desktop installed this way you will always get the new updates.  Which the updates can be very beneficial at times. Not sure what you mean regarding 10 pictures?  Please explain this a little more. ... View more

To give you a better idea of what I am doing.   The four red buttons will show/hide an object hanging on the umbrella. Example: The Light is saved as Light Corresponding button is saved as LightButton. If you click the LightButton it will show/hide the Light on the umbrella. This is the snippet code is below.... but not sure how to fill it in.  And the LightButton needs selected first to do this? /* Click to Hide an Object Clicking on the specified symbol instance hides it. Instructions: 1. Use this code for objects that are currently visible. */ this.movieClip_4.addEventListener("click", fl_ClickToHide_6.bind(this)); function fl_ClickToHide_6() {     this.movieClip_4.visible = false; } Then adding this............. /* Click to Hide an Object Clicking on the specified symbol instance hides it. Instructions: 1. Use this code for objects that are currently visible. */ this.movieClip_4.addEventListener("click", fl_ClickToHide_6.bind(this)); function fl_ClickToHide_6() {     this.movieClip_4.visible = false; } /* Show an Object Shows the specified symbol instance. Instructions: 1. Use this code to show objects that are currently hidden. */ this.movieClip_4.visible = true; ... View more

Very cool answers. I saw the snippets... but had no idea how to use them. Coding is something I should have learned. Will try this. If there is any video recommendations for this kind of thing let me know. ... View more

I think as a working creative it is good to have your work in multiple places.  Even Scott Belsky from Behance has said that in the past.  I always add my work to Behance first (been using it since 2009 or 2010).  Then, I merge the new projects into my Adobe Portfolio site. I think Adobe Portfolio is great as I am not a webdesigner.  I can do Wordpress... but I do not think I could create a whole portfolio on it or create one that is as multifaceted my Adobe Portfolio page. I think if you are a designer it is great if you can get your work up on Dribbble for example.  Then link your Dribbble page to your Adobe Portfolio site.  Everything I do online links back to Adobe Portfolio as it is my main portfolio.  In fact, even my LinkedIn and Instagram will link you back to my Adobe Portfolio site. I think it is a great tool to have as your central portfolio.  Redirecting traffic back to your Adobe Portfolio site is easy.  And by adding Google Analytics to your Adobe Portfolio site... you can track how people discover your page.  Whethr it is through and organic search on Google (for example) or as redirection from let's say a post on Facebook.  Then when you see where your traffic is coming from you can focus on promoting your portfolio heavier there.  Let's say most people are coming from my Twitter page, then I know I can spend more time promoting my work on Twitter.  Makes sense right?  And I think in today's world creatives need to learn a little bit about social media management in order to get a larger audience for their portfolios. ... View more

Did you bring elements in from somewhere else... then move the elements from the library where they were or where they were on your computer? ... View more

So you want to copy part of the columns and add it to a new image then create a new original background or you want to keep the original background? I think you see managed to copy the column from what I see above.  But what do you want to do exactly.  As I am unclear on the background part... If you want to create a new background.... then create a new layer and place it under the column. If you want to original background then keep that layer under the copied coloumns. We need more info to clearly understand what you want to achieve. ... View more

Brad see that is a sexy page. Digging the red.... very cool. ... View more