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  1. Training in Illustrator

    Hello all, Can anyone direct me to where I can get training in Illustrator? I have cs4. Heres the kicker. I have tried Lynda.com etc, but it doesn't really work for me. I'd like to have training with someone using gotomeeting.com or something similar, that way I can see what I am doing and vice...
  2. Which media do I need?

    Hey guys and gals, I'm having trouble finding the perfect printable media for window decals. I have used oracal and 3M IJ80C-10. Nothing is working! It's embarrassing when I see decals I made starting to peel weeks or months after they purchased them. It seems like the basic vinyl sticks so...
  3. Printing on reflective vinyl

    Hello all, I have a quick question for everyone. I have a roll of 3m white reflective vinyl. I heard you could print directly on it with ecosol inks. I was then going to run it through my laminator with Oraguard 210 or 3m 8518 laminate. Can I do this and make a superior product? Thanks!
  4. Whats the magic formula?

    Hello all, Would anyone please like to share a formula on how you price you stuff. I find my pricing is so inconsistent. I mean what a good rule of thumb you use? A certain percentage over cost? A hourly fee? Neither? Please help! Thank you.:frustrated:
  5. media issue

    Hello everyone, I have a huge concern with my current digital media. Currently I use Oracal 3641 and 3165RA. I make a lot of window decals/bumper stickers. It seems the vinyl will move and leave the grey adhesive where it was originally was stuck. Anywhere from a couple months in the sun to a...
  6. Which way to go?

    To draw, trace, or design I'm looking at a Cintiq 21" tablet. I have Corel Draw but I keep hearing that Corel Painter is the tool I need. So to draw racecars, mascots, and cartoon characters would I need a Cintiq 21" tablet and Corel Painter? Is Corel Painter a Vector based program as well...
  7. Font ID

    Can anyone help me and name this font? Offsite pic replaced. Please observe our rules on photo posting.
  8. Artist needed

    Does anyone know of a artist thats draws and sells their work in vector format? Designs might be a custom cartoon illustration to someones racecar or truck. I guess to get a better idea of what I'm asking look at racing tshirts or custom mascots. Thanks
  9. Font ID help

    Can anyone point me in the right direction with the name of this font? Thanks!
  10. Sending artwork

    I need to send artwork to a customer but the file is rather large. Is there a way to do this while keeping the artwork in EPS or Ai? I think I've heard in the past about Winzip. What is Winzip and how do you get it? Thanks.
  11. Wrap layout advice needed

    I have a 30" printer. How does everyone layout the panels on a dirt late model? For the filler panel, is it common to make that panel run east and west wihile the hood and fenders run north and south? Or would it be better to run everything all east and west? On the sides of the car would it...
  12. 2008/09 Yamaha YZF templates

    Does anyone know where I can get a set 2008/09 Yamaha YZF templates? Some of the templates are self expanitory to make I guess, but some of them look cumbersome. Thanks!
  13. Windows Vista to 7 upgrade

    Hello everyone, I am writing today to ask all of your opinions about operating systems and the carry over for all design imputs and software programs. I have Windows Vista (YUCK) with a 64 bit computer. I want to upgrade to Windows 7 but I'm afraid that my programs will not be recognized...
  14. Dirt late model skins

    Does anyone know where I can find a program or dirt late model skins and the instuction on how to do it? Customers are asking me to design a car ( mostly dirt late models ) so they can see what it looks like. All I can do is draw a rectangle to simullate the side of a car and put the graphics on...
  15. Wrap question

    I was told that for motorsports applications, the you do not need to laminate the vinyl. Since it will only be on there for 6 months. Is this true? This does sound like a cost savings but i just find it hard to believe.
  16. Flexi swatch error

    I just bought a new computer with Windows Vista and I just bought FlexiDesigner 8 all about 2 months ago. Everything has been working fine up until 3 days ago. For whatever reason an error will pop up when I hit the button to show my swatch panel. It says... "An unknown failure has occurred...
  17. Photoshop help

    Does anyone know a good tutorial or reference in using Adobe Photoshop CS4. I am having trouble making a collage poster. The collage will have black and white images mixed with color ones. Cutouts and outlines around the objects. Transparent with non transparent pics. I will also imported it...
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