This simple script takes a source image, and up to two parameters to re-size the image using ImageMagick. This allows you to use a large source image that is suitable for a zoomed in view, and dynamically re-size it using the simple script which will make it fit the x,y constraints necessary for a [...]

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I am currently accepting new projects, either on a freelance basis or on an employment basis. The employment basis may be either a temporary, temp-to-hire, contract-to-hire or direct hire situation. At this time I am not available for relocation, so local opportunities (those that are not available via telecommuting/offsite work) must be within [...]

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As a developer/designer I often times find myself trying to find ways to generate ideas for design. Whether it be for graphics, layout, color schemes or even writing code to tackle a new problem, sometimes the dreaded creative block sets in. So what is it that I do to help spur the creative [...]

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(originally posted on the Band Of Gonzos Web Forum)
Okay the fade image is a simple fade - there are more advanced ways to do this, and I will try to get a tutorial to get the more advanced way to do it (invovles selecting with wand tool, creating feathers etc).

Step One:
Place background image in new [...]

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This short tutorial originally was written by myself over at the Band of Gonzos web design forum, but since it is so relevant to the purpose of this blog, I thought I would repost it here. Enjoy….
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Designing graphics for the web is fun, and here is a neat way to generate a glass effect, something that can be seen on the layout design for the Yahoo Widget web site (http://widgets.yahoo.com/)

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In the next few weeks I will be starting to post the first series of tutorials.  I have been working on the following tutorials:
Fireworks: Creating Smooth Lines - An approach to creating curved lines in square/rectangle spaces.
PHP: Creating effective user login control.
Dreamweaver: Effective use of built-in tools for site maintenance.
CSS: Add some style to a [...]

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