When things stop working..... I take the following steps. 1. Make sure that my Creative Cloud Apps are all up to date. 2. Check the drivers on my tablets to see if they are up to date. 3. Unplug all devices and replug them in. 4. Check to see if my computer has an update.  Usually, that is what solves it. If the problem persists then it could be something else.  But usually, these four steps tend to solve all issues. ... View more

Do they still do free trials?  As the old 7-day trial links all seem to be dead now. If you have a link let me know as I have several students that would love to test it out. ... View more

Subscribe to the Adobe Creative Cloud. Get all the new updates... all the new features... and use the latest software.     ... View more

I notice more issues for Apple users when updates come or new versions. So glad I switched to PC!!!! ... View more

Surprised no one went darker and had the girl from The Ring crawling out of the well.  😉 ... View more

I think I would just shave the hair on the hand before photographing it next time.  But it does look like a solution was provided!!! Also in today's world, you do not need to do so much heavy editing.  People like to see real people.  You can do some light editing and it would work perfectly.  Sometimes being more human is appealing when marketing a brand or a product.  ... View more

Not necessarily.  Retouching models in any aspect can fall under beauty retouching in my opinion.  Especially when it comes to marketing.   Remember there are hand models out there that get paid big bucks and I am sure that even their hands get slightly retouched from time to time. ... View more

I know this might be hard to swallow.  But you should be using the current version of the Creative Cloud.   There have been so many updates since CS5...  and many of these updates will allow you to work more effectively and will increase your workflow.   Another reason to switch over is that not all computers support the older software.  Sorry... that is how it is.    On top of that, subscribing to the Creative Cloud give you access to all the updates and fixes.  Get all the new features when they are released.  It is a win-win situation. I know that is not the answer you are looking for.... but CS5 was released in 2010 I believe.  That is now 12 years ago.  There have been so man y advancements! ... View more

When things stop working..... I take the following steps. 1. Make sure that my Creative Cloud Apps are all up to date. 2. Check the drivers on my tablets to see if they are up to date. 3. Unplug all devices and replug them in. 4. Check to see if my computer has an update.  Usually, that is what solves it. If the problem persists then it could be something else.  But usually, these four steps tend to solve all issues. ... View more

When things stop working..... I take the following steps. 1. Make sure that my Creative Cloud Apps are all up to date. 2. Check the drivers on my tablets to see if they are up to date. 3. Unplug all devices and replug them in. 4. Check to see if my computer has an update.  Usually, that is what solves it. If the problem persists then it could be something else.  But usually, these four steps tend to solve all issues. ... View more

There are two Wacom user groups on Facebook where people answer questions.   But it might be time to leave Wacom and start looking at other options.  XP-Pen, Xencelabs, Huion, etc.  There are so many competitors producing really quality pieces of tech at more affordable prices.  I love Wacom, but I also love a few other brands now.  But first make sure your Wacom Drivers are all up to date. ... View more

How old is your computer... just asking.  As that can play a factor too. ... View more

Do you have a keyboard attachment for your iPad Pro? ... View more

There are multiple ways.  It really depends on the shape that you want to covert. You can add an image to a layer, then turn that layer into a template.  That makes it lighter in color.  Then in the layers above it... you can rebuild the logo using the pen tool or shape tools. Also, if you take a picture of an object (let's say an antique camera) sitting on a white background using the Adobe Capture App... you can take that image of the antique camera and turn it into a vector graphic.  This will upload directly to Illustrator and then you can use it as a vector graphic.  Recolor it or anything else that you want to do. Then that could be used as a logo for let's say a photographer.  This can be done with almost any object. And that is not all.  There are millions of ways to create a logo.  So many YouTube videos as well with different techniques. It really depends on the logo you are making. ... View more

I noticed that any time I get a strange issue like this that there is usually an update for Windows.  So, I suggest checking there first.  If there is make sure you update your computer then after it restarts give it another test.  If it it still keeps giving you problems let me know. ... View more

Surprised there was no answer or advice on what to do........... ... View more

You can set the size of the Art Board or Canvas. But vector files are scalable... meaning that you can print them large, super large or small and they do not lose quality.  So basically you could work on an image the size of an A4 piece of paper and scale it up to the size of a billboard and it will not lose quality. This is why it is preferred to design logos in Illustrator as opposed to Photoshop. This is the video I share with my students when explaining the difference for a vector graphic and raster graphic.  https://youtu.be/-Fs2t6P5AjY ... View more

I do quite a bit of illustrations in Adobe Illustrator where I first turn a photo of the original pencil/ink drawing into a template.  This make the illustration lighter and locks it.  Then in separate layers above the original, I start building the illustration.   The same can be done with this as well I also try to name my layers when I go along, if I need to refer to parts of an image later.  I do not do this in all images though, just ones where I might need to find pieces of the illustration to work on.  For this, naming the layers will be helpful to you if you want change something later. Here you can see some of my process for turning an illustration into a graphic.  Granted this is a Maneki-Neko cat... not a layout for a house.  But the same principles apply for the beginning steps. https://www.behance.net/videos/247cdb31-8e2f-4fc3-b482-a8d84f402d3b/1st-Follower-Design-Challenge-Maneki-Neko-FREE-ASSETS-AFTER-THE-STREAM Note I did not really name the layers of this illustration, but I always do for more complex illustrations.... organization is key and helps you in the long run. ... View more

I do not see see what you mean by dark area.  I see the darker edge of the frame.  But that is how the light hits the frame.  I do not think you really need to mess with that.  As it will look awkward if you remove it. ... View more

If we could see the image then we could offer up better ideas.  It is hard to say what to do without seeing the image.  Can you share it? ... View more

I could not find it.    You probably would have died laughing if you saw my face when I got the error.  I was like literally pooing my pants.  Luckily I did not. ... View more

There is an easier solution.    I figured it out.  The solution to the problem is simpler.   You have to look up all the C++ files.  There are a few.  Then you need to click the MODIFY button.  This allows you to repair the files.  Once you have done this to all the files... you then need to restart your computer.   There is no need to reinstall Premiere Pro or Rush.  Once you restart your computer the fix should correct everything. ... View more

Found an easier solution. ... View more

I shared a simpler solution that anyone can easily understand.  I do appreciate the link... but that is super complicated and there was no way I could figure out what to do with it.  I posted the easy solution in the other thread. But I was up so late trying to figure it out and then nearly had a heart attack (kidding of course) as it was like OMG what the H is going on.   But I guess this problem can happen easily. ... View more

This is the solution...   I figured it out.  The solution to the problem is simpler.   I have the latest version of Visual C++.  But it can easily be damaged.   You have to look up all the C++ files.  There are a few.  Then you need to click the MODIFY button.  This allows you to repair the files.  Once you have done this to all the files... you then need to restart your computer.   There is no need to reinstall Premiere Pro or Rush.  Once you restart your computer the fix should correct everything.   @Ann Bens The link that you shared does not really help out.  One has to be super computer savvy to understand that.  It was like reading another language.  So, I went to each old post to see if someone had figured it out.  There is no reason to complain about that.  I understand computers... but the solution that you shared was so difficult that not even I could figure it out.  So I asked people if they found something that worked.  Do not take this the wrong way.  I just needed the answer easily explained.  🙂 You still are rocking the forums, so do not take it that I am mad or anything. ... View more

I figured it out.  The solution to the problem is simpler.   I have the latest version of Visual C++.  But it can easily be damaged.   You have to look up all the C++ files.  There are a few.  Then you need to click the MODIFY button.  This allows you to repair the files.  Once you have done this to all the files... you then need to restart your computer.   There is no need to reinstall Premiere Pro or Rush.  Once you restart your computer the fix should correct everything.   ... View more

It just started happening to me..... is your answer still valid?  And if so how can I fix it?   I was streaming live on Behance for the Adobe Education Leaders program tonight.... on how to use Rush.  Then this happened.... Rush and Pro are affected.  Please help. ... View more