This week, my DDA class began to use Adobe Illustrator. Illustrator is like Photoshop in some ways, but different in others. I just want to give my first impressions on what I think of Illustrator.
Illustrator looks very similar to Photoshop right when you open it. There will be a lot of familiar looking tools on the left side of the screen, there are most of the same essentials, and the overall layout just looks almost the same. But upon closer inspection, there are a lot of differences. Some tools are the same, like the select and deselect tool, but there are others such as the shape building tool. There are also different options at the top strip of the programs' interface. It’s not just options and tools that are different, either. Illustrator uses something called vector graphics, which instead of using pixels, uses algorithms and mathematical equations to show images. This makes Illustrator more useful for logos because the quality of the image is not affected by resolution. Illustrator is a whole new beast and, although I’ve only been using it for a week, feels like I already know it well. It’s fun to mess around and make shapes and designs in and is also practical for business purposes. In Summary: • Adobe Illustrator is like Photoshop, but has differences as well • Illustrator has different purposes than Photoshop and different tools to fulfill them • Adobe Illustrator so far is super enjoyable!
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Warframe is a story driven multiplayer RPG that I picked up about two-three weeks ago. It gets a lot of attention from its developers, so bugs are often fixed quickly, and new content is added all the time. I'm not very far into the game yet (only 90 hours in including getting sidetracked), but since the game was just released on the Nintendo Switch, I felt like I should talk about it.
Warframe has a LOT of stuff for you to do, so I recommend you play it with a friend or two. There are a lot of missions, quests, events, and even factions and clans you can join. These things give you access to new items and weapons, as well as missions and quest. With all these new things being stuffed down your throat, it is encouraged that you use the Warframe fan wiki. It, like the game, is constantly updated when there are changes or new things. The wiki can really help you not get stuck early on and get frustrated. If you don't want to use the wiki, the community is nice and willing to answer questions, give you tips, trade, and join you on missions. If there is a mission that you are having trouble with or don't want to do alone, you can always turn public missions on and play with strangers. Its more than just the community that keeps Warframe enjoyable. There are a lot of mechanics and features that go hand in hand to keep the game engaging and interesting. There's the combat, which has a lot of variety in how you approach combat (stealth, guns blazing, etc.), variety in weapon types, and variety in your Warframe (the machine you pilot throughout the entire game. This variation is further developed with mods. Mods are items that you can pick up in missions that change statistics and properties of weapons, Warframes, and companions. Mods are dropped randomly by slain enemies or obtained by completing bounties and quests. mods can be upgraded to be more powerful and can also be used in conjunction with other mods to make your items even more powerful. There is a lot to talk about with mods, so I'd recommend watching a guide or checking the wiki (which I will have linked in my sources). There are so many other unique things about this game that make it amazing, but that would take too long to talk about. Again, guides are recommended and make the game a more enjoyable experience. I REALLY recommend that you check this game out. Its free on both the switch and steam versions. If you prefer portability over graphics, then switch is the way to go. if not, PC is recommended. Either way, this game is really enjoyable and addicting! In Summary -Warframe is a large game with a lot to take in -May not be easy to take everything in at first, but its manageable after you get used to it -Warframe has a lot of variability and customization -Warframe is definitely worth checking out Works cited: "Warframe Wiki." Warframe Wiki, warframe.fandom.com/wiki/WARFRAME_WIKI Over the past few months, I've been using Photoshop to complete task for my class. I have learned a lot of techniques and tools that have helped me complete these assignments along the way. My favorite technique I have learned so far would have to be masking. Masking allows me to put images in places where they weren't in the first place without destroying anything you've created; in other words, its "non-destructive". It's enjoyable to use and the things you can make with are endless. Here's something that I made recently: "Murica" By William Brown (Me) Tools aren't just meant to be fun, though. Tools and techniques are there to be useful. The most useful tool in my opinion would have to be the spot healing brush. The spot healing brush allows you to fix small details, make objects blend in, or even get rid of objects all together. It's also very easy to use compared to the other tools in its class (they're not THAT much harder to use, it's basically just 1 or 2 less steps to get the product you want). It can really help clean up an image that you felt wasn't perfect or has a major and very visible issue that could make an image less interesting or realistic. Here's an image that I used the spot healing brush on: This is the final product I got after having to fix an image of a woman with lost of skin issues. In my personal opinion, I could make an argument for both of these to go in either of these positions. The spot healing brush can be fun to use and the masking technique can be very useful in a lot of instances. Either way, both of these tools and techniques deserve these spots for me.
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