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Learn how to separate audio from video in Adobe Premiere Pro with this easy-to-follow tutorial. Discover how to unlink and relink audio and video, master essential audio editing techniques, and optimize your timeline workflow. Perfect for beginners looking to improve their Premiere Pro skills, this video will guide you through key steps like detaching audio and relinking clips efficiently. Watch now to take your video editing to the next level! 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ► Separate audio from video in Adobe Premiere Pro ► Unlink and relink audio and video 💡 CONTENTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:18 Unlink audio and video 00:30 Re-link audio and video ➡️ FOLLOW ME ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cryestudio ► Check out my blog and get in touch: http://cryestudio.com ► Check out my graphic design portfolio: https://www.behance.net/cryestudio ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOADS ►Download a free print prep checklist for Adobe InDesign: https://cryestudio.ck.page/a2b560611c ►Download the free project brief template: https://cryestudio.ck.page/90e3e67c23 ➡️ PRODUCTS ► Use my affiliate link to download Adobe software: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K 🍿WATCH NEXT ► Graphic design fundamentals course - https://youtu.be/apmfczSOHjM?si=H9rFrqfun6Yk2Znv/ ► Photoshop for beginners - FULL COURSE: https://youtu.be/M888EFXvhsQ ► Adobe InDesign course for beginners: https://youtu.be/89LLXnncncA?si=WZWnjcSttJKQL9qN ► Create an ad design in Adobe InDesign: https://youtu.be/r0-NjNg-T0U?si=ZNJZEuYwzCxrMXH- Have other questions not covered in this video? Let me know in the comments below. 👩 WHO AM I My name is Kellie Crye Ward. I am an art director who has been working in the graphic design industry for 15+ years. In addition to my full-time design career, I have a freelance design business (CryeStudio.com) and teach graphic design at a local university. My goal is to make learning graphic design and software easy to understand and accessible to all. Subscribe to learn the fundamentals of graphic design, Adobe software, and how to unleash your creativity. For questions or inquiries, contact me at kelliecryeward@gmail.com. #graphicdesign #art #creativity #designprocess #masteringart #graphicdesignprocess #creativeprocess #design #graphicartist #digitalart #illustration #graphicdesignskills #creativejourney #creativeminds #designinspiration #learninggraphicdesign #designeducation #artisticprocess #graphicdesigncommunity #designthinking #graphicdesigntutorial
How to Separate Audio from Video in Premiere Pro: Link, Unlink, Detach
Need placeholder or "greek" text for your InDesign projects? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to quickly and effortlessly add Lorem Ipsum text to your designs in Adobe InDesign. Whether you're creating layouts, testing typography, or speeding up your workflow, this step-by-step guide will help keep your designs professional and polished. Watch now to learn this essential design hack and make your creative process even smoother! 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ► How to quickly add placeholder text to InDesign files 💡 CONTENTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:05 Draw a text box 00:15 Add placeholder text 00:35 Add more placeholder text to a box ➡️ FOLLOW ME ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cryestudio ► Check out my blog and get in touch: http://cryestudio.com ► Check out my graphic design portfolio: https://www.behance.net/cryestudio ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOADS ►Download a free print prep checklist for Adobe InDesign: https://cryestudio.ck.page/a2b560611c ►Download the free project brief template: https://cryestudio.ck.page/90e3e67c23 ➡️ PRODUCTS ► Use my affiliate link to download Adobe software: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K 🍿WATCH NEXT ► Graphic design fundamentals course - https://youtu.be/apmfczSOHjM?si=H9rFrqfun6Yk2Znv/ ► Photoshop for beginners - FULL COURSE: https://youtu.be/M888EFXvhsQ ► Adobe InDesign course for beginners: https://youtu.be/89LLXnncncA?si=WZWnjcSttJKQL9qN ► Create an ad design in Adobe InDesign: https://youtu.be/r0-NjNg-T0U?si=ZNJZEuYwzCxrMXH- Have other questions not covered in this video? Let me know in the comments below. 👩 WHO AM I My name is Kellie Crye Ward. I am an art director who has been working in the graphic design industry for 15+ years. In addition to my full-time design career, I have a freelance design business (CryeStudio.com) and teach graphic design at a local university. My goal is to make learning graphic design and software easy to understand and accessible to all. Subscribe to learn the fundamentals of graphic design, Adobe software, and how to unleash your creativity. For questions or inquiries, contact me at kelliecryeward@gmail.com. #graphicdesign #art #creativity #designprocess #masteringart #graphicdesignprocess #creativeprocess #design #graphicartist #digitalart #illustration #graphicdesignskills #creativejourney #creativeminds #designinspiration #learninggraphicdesign #designeducation #artisticprocess #graphicdesigncommunity #designthinking #graphicdesigntutorial
How to Add Lorem Ipsum Placeholder Text in Adobe InDesign | Quick Tutorial
Have you ever wanted to retrieve text and images from a website that no longer exists? It may seem like the content is gone forever, but with the Wayback Machine, recovery is possible! In this video, I'll walk you through the steps to recover content from an offline or old website. Whether you're looking for important data, nostalgic images, or old web content, this tutorial will guide you in using the Wayback Machine effectively. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more helpful tips! 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ► Learn to recover images and text from old or deleted websites 💡 CONTENTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:06 - Pull up the WayBack Machine website at archive.org 00:26 - Do a website search on Wayback Machine 00:32 - Review the timeline on WayBack Machine 00:44 Review a website version from 2015 01:08 - Download images from an old website with Wayback Machine ➡️ FOLLOW ME ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cryestudio ► Check out my blog and get in touch: http://cryestudio.com ► Check out my graphic design portfolio: https://www.behance.net/cryestudio ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOADS ►Download a free print prep checklist for Adobe InDesign: https://cryestudio.ck.page/a2b560611c ►Download the free project brief template: https://cryestudio.ck.page/90e3e67c23 ➡️ PRODUCTS ► Use my affiliate link to download Adobe software: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K 🍿WATCH NEXT ► Graphic design fundamentals course - https://youtu.be/apmfczSOHjM?si=H9rFrqfun6Yk2Znv/ ► Photoshop for beginners - FULL COURSE: https://youtu.be/M888EFXvhsQ ► Adobe InDesign course for beginners: https://youtu.be/89LLXnncncA?si=WZWnjcSttJKQL9qN ► Create an ad design in Adobe InDesign: https://youtu.be/r0-NjNg-T0U?si=ZNJZEuYwzCxrMXH- Have other questions not covered in this video? Let me know in the comments below. 👩 WHO AM I My name is Kellie Crye Ward. I am an art director who has been working in the graphic design industry for 15+ years. In addition to my full-time design career, I have a freelance design business (CryeStudio.com) and teach graphic design at a local university. My goal is to make learning graphic design and software easy to understand and accessible to all. Subscribe to learn the fundamentals of graphic design, Adobe software, and how to unleash your creativity. For questions or inquiries, contact me at kelliecryeward@gmail.com. #graphicdesign #art #creativity #designprocess #masteringart #graphicdesignprocess #creativeprocess #design #graphicartist #digitalart #illustration #graphicdesignskills #creativejourney #creativeminds #designinspiration #learninggraphicdesign #designeducation #artisticprocess #graphicdesigncommunity #designthinking #graphicdesigntutorial
How to Recover Text & Images from an Old Website Using Wayback Machine
Ever wondered what your favorite website looked like years ago? In this video, I'll show you how to use the Wayback Machine to explore old versions of websites effortlessly. Whether you're looking for old content, researching, feeling nostalgic, or just curious, this step-by-step tutorial will help you navigate archived web pages like a pro. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tech tips! 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ► Look at old versions of any website ► See deleted website content 💡 CONTENTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:05 - Pull up the WayBack Machine website at archive.org 00:26 - Do a website search on Wayback Machine 00:31 - Review the timeline on WayBack Machine 00:44 Review a website version from 2015 01:07 - Download images from an old website with Wayback Machine 02:02 - Do another search 02:14 Review a website version from 2024 ➡️ FOLLOW ME ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cryestudio ► Check out my blog and get in touch: http://cryestudio.com ► Check out my graphic design portfolio: https://www.behance.net/cryestudio ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOADS ►Download a free print prep checklist for Adobe InDesign: https://cryestudio.ck.page/a2b560611c ►Download the free project brief template: https://cryestudio.ck.page/90e3e67c23 ➡️ PRODUCTS ► Use my affiliate link to download Adobe software: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K 🍿WATCH NEXT ► Graphic design fundamentals course - https://youtu.be/apmfczSOHjM?si=H9rFrqfun6Yk2Znv/ ► Photoshop for beginners - FULL COURSE: https://youtu.be/M888EFXvhsQ ► Adobe InDesign course for beginners: https://youtu.be/89LLXnncncA?si=WZWnjcSttJKQL9qN ► Create an ad design in Adobe InDesign: https://youtu.be/r0-NjNg-T0U?si=ZNJZEuYwzCxrMXH- Have other questions not covered in this video? Let me know in the comments below. 👩 WHO AM I My name is Kellie Crye Ward. I am an art director who has been working in the graphic design industry for 15+ years. In addition to my full-time design career, I have a freelance design business (CryeStudio.com) and teach graphic design at a local university. My goal is to make learning graphic design and software easy to understand and accessible to all. Subscribe to learn the fundamentals of graphic design, Adobe software, and how to unleash your creativity. For questions or inquiries, contact me at kelliecryeward@gmail.com. #graphicdesign #art #creativity #designprocess #masteringart #graphicdesignprocess #creativeprocess #design #graphicartist #digitalart #illustration #graphicdesignskills #creativejourney #creativeminds #designinspiration #learninggraphicdesign #designeducation #artisticprocess #graphicdesigncommunity #designthinking #graphicdesigntutorial
How to See Old Versions of Websites with Wayback Machine (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Struggling to select multiple objects with the same fill color in Adobe Illustrator? This quick tutorial has you covered! Learn how to efficiently select all objects with a matching fill color using the built-in tools in Illustrator. Perfect for streamlining your workflow and saving time on design projects. 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ► How to select objects with the same fill color quickly in Adobe Illustrator 💡 CONTENTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:13 - Select an object with color to change 00:32 - Select same fill color 00:39 - Change color with color picker ➡️ FOLLOW ME ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cryestudio ► Check out my blog and get in touch: http://cryestudio.com ► Check out my graphic design portfolio: https://www.behance.net/cryestudio ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOADS ►Download a free print prep checklist for Adobe InDesign: https://cryestudio.ck.page/a2b560611c ►Download the free project brief template: https://cryestudio.ck.page/90e3e67c23 ➡️ PRODUCTS ► Use my affiliate link to download Adobe software: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K 🍿WATCH NEXT ► Graphic design fundamentals course - https://youtu.be/apmfczSOHjM?si=H9rFrqfun6Yk2Znv/ ► Photoshop for beginners - FULL COURSE: https://youtu.be/M888EFXvhsQ ► Adobe InDesign course for beginners: https://youtu.be/89LLXnncncA?si=WZWnjcSttJKQL9qN ► Create an ad design in Adobe InDesign: https://youtu.be/r0-NjNg-T0U?si=ZNJZEuYwzCxrMXH- Have other questions not covered in this video? Let me know in the comments below. 👩 WHO AM I My name is Kellie Crye Ward. I am an art director who has been working in the graphic design industry for 15+ years. In addition to my full-time design career, I have a freelance design business (CryeStudio.com) and teach graphic design at a local university. My goal is to make learning graphic design and software easy to understand and accessible to all. Subscribe to learn the fundamentals of graphic design, Adobe software, and how to unleash your creativity. For questions or inquiries, contact me at kelliecryeward@gmail.com. #graphicdesign #art #creativity #designprocess #masteringart #graphicdesignprocess #creativeprocess #design #graphicartist #digitalart #illustration #graphicdesignskills #creativejourney #creativeminds #designinspiration #learninggraphicdesign #designeducation #artisticprocess #graphicdesigncommunity #designthinking #graphicdesigntutorial
How to Select Same Fill Color in Adobe Illustrator: Change Multiple Colors In One Click
Learn how to flip an object in Adobe Illustrator with this quick and easy tutorial! Whether you're working on a design project or just getting started with Illustrator, this step-by-step guide will show you how to flip shapes, text, and images horizontally or vertically. Perfect for beginners and experienced designers alike. 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ► Learn how to flip an object horizontally, vertically, mirror, or reflect 💡 CONTENTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - Object, Transform, Reflect 01:01 - Mirror an object ➡️ FOLLOW ME ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cryestudio ► Check out my blog and get in touch: http://cryestudio.com ► Check out my graphic design portfolio: https://www.behance.net/cryestudio ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOADS ►Download a free print prep checklist for Adobe InDesign: https://cryestudio.ck.page/a2b560611c ►Download the free project brief template: https://cryestudio.ck.page/90e3e67c23 ➡️ PRODUCTS ► Use my affiliate link to download Adobe software: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K 🍿WATCH NEXT ► Graphic design fundamentals course - https://youtu.be/apmfczSOHjM?si=H9rFrqfun6Yk2Znv/ ► Photoshop for beginners - FULL COURSE: https://youtu.be/M888EFXvhsQ ► Adobe InDesign course for beginners: https://youtu.be/89LLXnncncA?si=WZWnjcSttJKQL9qN ► Create an ad design in Adobe InDesign: https://youtu.be/r0-NjNg-T0U?si=ZNJZEuYwzCxrMXH- Have other questions not covered in this video? Let me know in the comments below. 👩 WHO AM I My name is Kellie Crye Ward. I am an art director who has been working in the graphic design industry for 15+ years. In addition to my full-time design career, I have a freelance design business (CryeStudio.com) and teach graphic design at a local university. My goal is to make learning graphic design and software easy to understand and accessible to all. Subscribe to learn the fundamentals of graphic design, Adobe software, and how to unleash your creativity. For questions or inquiries, contact me at kelliecryeward@gmail.com. #graphicdesign #art #creativity #designprocess #masteringart #graphicdesignprocess #creativeprocess #design #graphicartist #digitalart #illustration #graphicdesignskills #creativejourney #creativeminds #designinspiration #learninggraphicdesign #designeducation #artisticprocess #graphicdesigncommunity #designthinking #graphicdesigntutorial
How to Flip an Object in Adobe Illustrator: Horizontally, Vertically, Mirror, Reflect
Need placeholder or greek text for your Figma designs? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to effortlessly add Lorem Ipsum text in Figma to speed up your workflow and keep your designs looking polished. Perfect for wireframes, mockups, and layouts, this trick will save you time and hassle! 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ► Adding Lorem Ipsum text using Figma plugins 💡 CONTENTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:12 - Install Lorem Ipsum plugin 00:29 - Draw a text box 00:40 - Insert Lorem Ipsum text in the text box ➡️ FOLLOW ME ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cryestudio ► Check out my blog and get in touch: http://cryestudio.com ► Check out my graphic design portfolio: https://www.behance.net/cryestudio ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOADS ►Download a free print prep checklist for Adobe InDesign: https://cryestudio.ck.page/a2b560611c ►Download the free project brief template: https://cryestudio.ck.page/90e3e67c23 ➡️ PRODUCTS ► Use my affiliate link to download Adobe software: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K 🍿WATCH NEXT ► Graphic design fundamentals course - https://youtu.be/apmfczSOHjM?si=H9rFrqfun6Yk2Znv/ ► Photoshop for beginners - FULL COURSE: https://youtu.be/M888EFXvhsQ ► Adobe InDesign course for beginners: https://youtu.be/89LLXnncncA?si=WZWnjcSttJKQL9qN ► Create an ad design in Adobe InDesign: https://youtu.be/r0-NjNg-T0U?si=ZNJZEuYwzCxrMXH- Have other questions not covered in this video? Let me know in the comments below. 👩 WHO AM I My name is Kellie Crye Ward. I am an art director who has been working in the graphic design industry for 15+ years. In addition to my full-time design career, I have a freelance design business (CryeStudio.com) and teach graphic design at a local university. My goal is to make learning graphic design and software easy to understand and accessible to all. Subscribe to learn the fundamentals of graphic design, Adobe software, and how to unleash your creativity. For questions or inquiries, contact me at kelliecryeward@gmail.com. #graphicdesign #art #creativity #designprocess #masteringart #graphicdesignprocess #creativeprocess #design #graphicartist #digitalart #illustration #graphicdesignskills #creativejourney #creativeminds #designinspiration #learninggraphicdesign #designeducation #artisticprocess #graphicdesigncommunity #designthinking #graphicdesigntutorial #FigmaTutorial #GraphicDesign #LoremIpsum #FigmaTips
How to Quickly Add Lorem Ipsum Text in Figma – Lorem Ipsum Plugin
Ready to speed up your Figma workflow? In this video, I'll show you how to easily select and change multiple colors in Figma all at once. Whether you're refining a design or experimenting with a new color palette, this technique will save you tons of time and effort! 📌 Perfect for designers, developers, and anyone looking to improve their Figma skills! 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ► Tips for swapping colors across your design ► Streamlining your design process in Figma 💡 CONTENTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Select all frames 00:36 - Change same color in frames ➡️ FOLLOW ME ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cryestudio ► Check out my blog and get in touch: http://cryestudio.com ► Check out my graphic design portfolio: https://www.behance.net/cryestudio ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOADS ►Download a free print prep checklist for Adobe InDesign: https://cryestudio.ck.page/a2b560611c ►Download the free project brief template: https://cryestudio.ck.page/90e3e67c23 ➡️ PRODUCTS ► Use my affiliate link to download Adobe software: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K 🍿WATCH NEXT ► Graphic design fundamentals course - https://youtu.be/apmfczSOHjM?si=H9rFrqfun6Yk2Znv/ ► Photoshop for beginners - FULL COURSE: https://youtu.be/M888EFXvhsQ ► Adobe InDesign course for beginners: https://youtu.be/89LLXnncncA?si=WZWnjcSttJKQL9qN ► Create an ad design in Adobe InDesign: https://youtu.be/r0-NjNg-T0U?si=ZNJZEuYwzCxrMXH- Have other questions not covered in this video? Let me know in the comments below. 👩 WHO AM I My name is Kellie Crye Ward. I am an art director who has been working in the graphic design industry for 15+ years. In addition to my full-time design career, I have a freelance design business (CryeStudio.com) and teach graphic design at a local university. My goal is to make learning graphic design and software easy to understand and accessible to all. Subscribe to learn the fundamentals of graphic design, Adobe software, and how to unleash your creativity. For questions or inquiries, contact me at kelliecryeward@gmail.com. #graphicdesign #art #creativity #designprocess #masteringart #graphicdesignprocess #creativeprocess #design #graphicartist #digitalart #illustration #graphicdesignskills #creativejourney #creativeminds #designinspiration #learninggraphicdesign #designeducation #artisticprocess #graphicdesigncommunity #designthinking #graphicdesigntutorial #FigmaTutorial #GraphicDesign #ColorEditing #FigmaTips
Select & Change Multiple Colors in Figma – Quick Tutorial
Learn how to professionally export logos for web and print with this step-by-step guide! From organizing your files and selecting the right formats (PNG, SVG, PDF) to setting up folders by color, use case, or orientation, this video covers it all. Plus, discover expert file naming conventions and tips for achieving high-quality results every time. Perfect for designers and business owners alike! ►Download the FREE logo export cheat sheet and file template: https://cryestudio.kit.com/b5d6c39b25 ► Read the steps on the blog: https://cryestudio.com/tutorial-designing-an-icon-library-using-a-grid-in-adobe-illustrator/ 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ► Preparing your logo file in Illustrator ► Best formats for web (PNG, SVG, JPEG) ► Print-ready exports (EPS, JPG) ► Folder structure ideas for logo organization ► File naming conventions for easy retrieval 💡 CONTENTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Logo variations and file setup 00:47 - One-page style guide 01:01 - Naming conventions and artboards 01:26 - Ffile structure of logo export 02:04 - Print file types in logo export 02:24 - web file types in logo export 02:36 - Check file size of web vs print 03:20 - How to export in CMYK/RGB 03:29 - RGB export 03:58 - Select same color in Adobe Illustrator 04:18 - Make sure fonts are outlined 04:43 - Export artboards as PNGs 05:28 - Name file at export 06:12 - Check all logo files 07:12 - Logo master file backup ➡️ FOLLOW ME ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cryestudio ► Check out my blog and get in touch: http://cryestudio.com ► Check out my graphic design portfolio: https://www.behance.net/cryestudio ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOADS ►Download a free print prep checklist for Adobe InDesign: https://cryestudio.ck.page/a2b560611c ►Download the free project brief template: https://cryestudio.ck.page/90e3e67c23 ➡️ PRODUCTS ► Use my affiliate link to download Adobe software: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K 🍿WATCH NEXT ► Graphic design fundamentals course - https://youtu.be/apmfczSOHjM?si=H9rFrqfun6Yk2Znv/ ► Photoshop for beginners - FULL COURSE: https://youtu.be/M888EFXvhsQ ► Adobe InDesign course for beginners: https://youtu.be/89LLXnncncA?si=WZWnjcSttJKQL9qN ► Create an ad design in Adobe InDesign: https://youtu.be/r0-NjNg-T0U?si=ZNJZEuYwzCxrMXH- Have other questions not covered in this video? Let me know in the comments below. 👩 WHO AM I My name is Kellie Crye Ward. I am an art director who has been working in the graphic design industry for 15+ years. In addition to my full-time design career, I have a freelance design business (CryeStudio.com) and teach graphic design at a local university. My goal is to make learning graphic design and software easy to understand and accessible to all. Subscribe to learn the fundamentals of graphic design, Adobe software, and how to unleash your creativity. For questions or inquiries, contact me at kelliecryeward@gmail.com. #graphicdesign #art #creativity #designprocess #masteringart #graphicdesignprocess #creativeprocess #design #graphicartist #digitalart #illustration #graphicdesignskills #creativejourney #creativeminds #designinspiration #learninggraphicdesign #designeducation #artisticprocess #graphicdesigncommunity #designthinking #graphicdesigntutorial
How to Export Logo Files For Clients from Adobe Illustrator – Web, Print, Formats, File Structure
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