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Ask Lena: Mambo's Meta tags
Question Hey Lena, this has been bugging me for a long time and in the age of Facebook, etc. I really need to resolve it. How can I make it so the Mambo information and the Mambo logo do not appear in our meta-whatevers? If I try to link to the site in Facebook, the…
Ask Lena: What happened to InBooklet for InDesign
Question I used to have an InDesign plugin called InBooklet. It was great for putting documents in spreads for the press. Now I can’t find it. What happened to it? Answer InBooklet was a plugin created by a company called ALAP (A Lowly Apprentice Production). They did a fantastic job. They did such a good…
Ask Lena: InDesign Ruler Tips
Question While using InDesign, how do I set the side rulers to increments of 13 points (the same as the text slug of 11pt 13 leading). I need to be able to use the rulers in all layouts as the basic body text size and leading is the same. Answer While in InDesign – If…
What are correct resolution measurements for my iPad?
Question Can you help with the correct page size to use for the iPad in app InDesign > new document (Picas and Points or cms) I found the iPhone size using google, however having difficulty finding the size of the iPad. Answer 768 x 1024 pixels 768 x 1024 points 768 x 1024 pica 27.09…
Drawing: Nocturnal
My art group’s theme this past week was “Nocturnal”. I’ve always loved the idea of what kinds of mysteries are lurking deep under the sea. I had also just finished watching Ponyo — a movie guaranteed to let your creativity wander around a bit unmolested. I think the Japanese must not have any fear or…
Ask Lena: CMKY vs RGB
Question What is the difference between are RGB file and a CMYK file? I understand the latter is needed to print, but what exactly is it? Answer The difference between RGB and CMYK is the difference between playing with flashlights and finger painting. Light: If you were to play with three different colored flashlights (Red, Green,…
Ask Lena: Retrieve list of BBC mail recipients
Question I just sent a mass email using the mail.app and blind cc’d all the recipients. Then I noticed I failed to include a subject line, so they’re probably all going to delete it, unread. I need to go back and re-send, but it’s not showing me any of the addresses I sent it to…
Illustration: Family Dog
One thing I always want more time to do is artwork. I would like more time to create, more time to push my limits as an artist, and more time to work on my portfolio. Sadly, I end up spending a lot of energy whining about it, and very little energy doing it. This past…
Fun cases and stands for your iPad or iPhone
Here is a quick roundup of some amusing stands and cases I found for iPhone and iPad recently. The Flick Stick: Slim and foldable phone stand, selfie stick, vanity mirror, everything grip all in one. It attaches using a strong (but removable) adhesive sticker. It comes in some really neat patterns too! Clever Stand: Comprising…
Google and Verizon: Doin’ Evil?
Much excitement has been caused over the recent agreement by Google and Verizon. While it was not a formal business deal, the substance of the talks were which types of internet content to prioritize (bandwidth-wise) over others on wireless networks, and how best to go about it. The following describes the general public reaction to…