What would you like Deke to do?
Create more irreverent podcasts.
40% (584 votes)
Write more educational books.
19% (270 votes)
Film more comprehensive videos.
41% (592 votes)
Total votes: 1446
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What would you like Deke to do?
Create more irreverent podcasts.
40%
Write more educational books.
19%
Film more comprehensive videos.
41%
Total votes: 1446
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Comments
You know, I initially thought
. . . this page was a fragile idea. I mean, who gives two farts what I do? Honestly.
But not only have an outrageous number of people voted, we've received more comments on this page than anywhere else on the site. More than 150.
I know, that's insane.
But speaking from the heart, I couldn't be more tickled. As you might imagine, I and the very talented people who help me out on these projects work our asses off trying to get to the bottom of every nook and cranny of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and the rest. And while we have a few larfs along the way, getting through a product rev is a little bit like running a marathon: You have the passion and you love the challenge and you groove on facing the moment. But from one footfall to the next, you rarely have any idea why.
Reading these comments reminds me. Thanks for that!
Who gives two farts what you do?
We do!!!
And if we drink more tea, we'll even give three! :-D
Deke, you're the best, most fun and interesting tutor out there. Don't ever stop doing what you do so damned well. We love you, dude. And not just 'cos yer pretty, neither!
The thanks belong to you
Deke, the tanks certainly belong to you and Colleen. It's not us. We came hungry for something that was not here. You made it happened. So thank you for that.
Deke's one-on-one books
I've been using Photoshop for several years, soooo....what more can I possibly learn?
Well, Deke's terrific book, Photoshop CS4 one-on-on, has tought me scads of new tricks in a very short time. The DVD that comes with the book is so good that I buzzed right through it.
I thought Deke had lost his marbles [not the 1st time I thought this] when I was watching the lesson on the brush engine. He painted lines all over this model's face. Then he created a clipping mask [ya gotta to see this] and added a white background. Instant masterpiece! I also have the InDesign CS4 one-on-one. These books are excellent. BTW, I have purchased tons of Photoshop and Adobe books by various authors. Deke gives you your money's worth and then some.
Lynda.com Channels and Masks
Fantastic tutorials, easy to follow, very informative, and a few laughs to ease the stress of leaning, still can't get my head around the calculations command but getting their slowly, great work Deke, looking forward to cs4, hope they don't make it too easy though, or everyone will be at it, lol.
Cheers from Jonboy in the UK.
PS your welcome use any images from my website at www.jk247.co.uk for your tutorials, free of charge.
LAB Tutorial
Your Linda.com LAB tutorial is really great. Chapter 3 was by far the most useful to me. I read DM's book a couple of years ago, rather waded through it. What's new in CS4 was good too - I ordered it immediately after finishing your tut. On to your sharpening tutorial. Keep em coming.
Dick
Thanks for the great book!
I'd like to thank Deke for writing this absolutely precious book called Photoshop 7 Bible. I read it in 2003 (Polish version) and I learned and understood a lot. It was fun reading it ;). Thank you!
Greetings,
Lolka
Slow down!
The subject is the message. I rather watch your videos than read the books, (I can't fit any more books in my spacious co-op) but man, are you doing an MTV spot?! Here's an idea - why not just have a subliminal frame just before the credits with the outline of the method? I mean not more than one frame, okay four. We can grab that frame and use it as our cheat sheet as we view the video one more time, or twice, or ten times.
Well?
Oz
P.S. As a TV producer/director I can say with some authority - your production group is doing a great job; it makes me jealous, almost.
Slow Down
I agree 110%! Deke, you're making MTV look like it's standing still!
Did a Starbucks open 24/7 near your studio?
Great content.
U guys kid
Yes?
The speed is the deed. The conceit of the piece.
Thx 4 th knd wds, btw.