Welcome to PhotoMugz- spelled with a Z!

My name is Dave Cosgrove.  I’m a graphic designer and sublimation imprinter.   I have been running my small sublimation imprinting company through a web site called DCDesigns.net and hope to use this new “little sister” blog site called Photomugz to get the word out that “big brother” DCDesigns makes some really nice art/photo products.  Been an ongoing passion of mine for over 14 years now.  Seems there is always something new to learn.  Now days I have been spending lots of time working in photoshop developing what they call production “actions” in order for me to produce very constistant templates that will replicate all nuances in every aspect everytime in a precise way.  I enjoy the kind of “out of the box” unique approach when offering a personlized mug or mousepads series template which I specialize in, be it for one unit, or many cases at a time.

To easily cruise around this multi-site click on the Site Navigation tab above and it will help you get around this multi-site as I add content and new product series. What I lack in web building and programming skills is spent perfecting our products and designs.  Remember the days of the 4 color printers?  Well those days are long gone.  Now as part of my imprinting duties, I currenttly have to deal with 8 jets clogging insted of 4 and buy twice the amount of ink!  The good news though is I get to work with some very talented artist and photographers in the process to make it all worth the hair pulling “work” part of the job.  Another good thing working in the favor of a graphics person like myself is the newer digital camera technology which allows larger better quality images for uploading.  If you ever need a custom creation made keep those setting to the high res larger size so i can make you one of the best photo/art mug products you will probably ever buy if I have anything to do with it.  Thanks for visiting.  Dave Cosgrove/DCDesigns-PhotoMugz

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David Busch’s Compact Field Guide for the Nikon D5100

David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Nikon D5100

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David Busch's Compact Field Guide for the Nikon D5100

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Are you tired of squinting at the tiny color coded tables and difficult-to-read text you find on the typical laminated reference card that you keep with you when you’re in the field or on location? Well throw away your cheat sheets and command cards! DAVID BUSCH’S COMPACT FIELD GUIDE FOR THE NIKON D5100 is your solution. This new, lay-flat, spiral bound, reference guide condenses all the must-have information you need while shooting into a portable book you’ll want to permanently tuck into your camera bag. You’ll find every settings option for your Nikon D5100 listed, along with advice on why you should use–or not use–each adjustment. Useful tables provide recommended settings for a wide variety of shooting situations, including landscapes, portraits, sports, close-ups, and travel. With this guide on hand, you have all the information you need at your fingertips so you can confidently use your camera on-the-go.



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Canon EOS 60D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Canon EOS 60D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

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Canon EOS 60D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

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This book has one goal: to teach you how to make great shots using your Canon EOS 60D. Starting with the top ten things you need to know about the camera—charging your battery, setting your ISO, reviewing your photos, and more—photography pro Nicole Young then carefully guides you through the modes of the camera, offering practical advice on choosing your settings, expert shooting tips, and end-of-chapter “challenges” to get you up and running with your EOS 60D.

This book is for anyone who wants to upgrade from a point-and-shoot, or who wants to jump right into photography with the control and capabilities of a powerful DSLR. Canon EOS 60D: From Snapshots to Great Shots shows not only what makes a great shot work—but how to get that shot using your EOS 60D.

Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, and you will:

  • Learn the top ten things you need to know about shooting with the EOS 60D
  • Use the EOS 60D’s advanced camera settings to gain full control over the look and feel of your images
  • Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more
  • Learn all the best tricks and techniques for getting great action shots, landscapes, and portraits
  • Find out how to get great shots in low light
  • Learn the basics of shooting video with your EOS 60D and start making movies of your own
  • Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with challenges at the end of every chapter

And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your EOS 60D to get great shots at http://www.flickr.com/groups/canon60dfromsnapshotstogreatshots.



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Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics: From the Legendary Creator of Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Iron Man

Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics: From the Legendary Creator of Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Iron Man

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  • ISBN13: 9780823000838
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Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics: From the Legendary Creator of Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Iron Man

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In Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics, Stan Lee sets out to teach everything he knows about drawing and comic book characters, The book focuses primarily on action-adventure comics, but will touch upon other genres and styles, such as romance, humor, horror, and the widely influential manga style. From producing concepts and character sketches to laying out the final page of art, the man with no peer—Stan Lee—is the ultimate guide to the world of creating comics.



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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Classroom in a Book

Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Classroom in a Book

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Classroom in a Book

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Those creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 choose Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Classroom in a Book from the Adobe Creative Team at Adobe Press.

The 22 project-based lessons in this book show readers step-by-step the key techniques for working in Premiere Pro CS5. Readers learn the basics on things like using audio, creating transitions, producing titles, and adding effects. Once they have the basics down, they’ll learn how to take their projects further by sweetening and mixing sound, compositing the footage, adjusting color, authoring DVDs, and much more.

This completely revised CS5 edition covers new features such as Ultra, the new high-performance keyer. New workflows for creative collaboration are also explored, from the script all the way to the screen using Adobe Story, OnLocation, Speech Search, and other Adobe tools that are right at users’ fingertips. Best of all, the companion DVD includes lesson files so readers can work step-by-step along with the book.

All of Peachpit’s eBooks contain the same content as the print edition. You will find a link in the last few pages of your eBook that directs you to the media files.

Helpful tips:

  • If you are able to search the book, search for “Where are the lesson files?”  
  • Go to the very last page of the book and scroll backwards.
  • You will need a web-enabled device or computer in order to access the media files that accompany this ebook. Entering the URL supplied into a computer with web access will allow you to get to the files.
  • Depending on your device, it is possible that your display settings will cut off part of the URL. To make sure this is not the case, try reducing your font size and turning your device to a landscape view. This should cause the full URL to appear.



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Digital Expressions: Creating Digital Art with Adobe Photoshop Elements

Digital Expressions: Creating Digital Art with Adobe Photoshop Elements

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Digital Expressions: Creating Digital Art with Adobe Photoshop Elements

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Express yourself on a digital canvas

Imagine flying through an inky night sky tethered to a red, heart-shaped balloon. Now imagine expressing that dream artistically. With Digital Expressions you can take ordinary photos and, with the help of Adobe Photoshop Elements, voice your flights of fancy.

Digital Expressions guides you through 25 digital art projects created with Adobe Photoshop Elements. With this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll get inspired to tackle all kinds of digital mixed-media techniques using stock photography, custom brushes, textured backgrounds and your own digital photos.

Use your digital palette to:

· Manipulate single images by adding texture layers, color fills and text

· Re-create the look of traditional art like drawings and abstract paintings

· Build collages using transparent layers and photo filters

· Blend seamless montages with various effects

· Incorporate your own traditional art into digital works

Mixed-media artists, art journalers and scrapbookers alike can turn the ordinary into extraordinary! Express yourself in digital form as you learn to master creative digital art techniques.

**Bonus CD includes assorted brushes, photos and textures you can use to create on your own digital canvas.** PLEASE NOTE that one of the images was left off of the CD by mistake. You can download it from the “Books” section of the author’s website at ilkasattic.com

**If you decide to purchase the Kindle version of this book, please note that the Bonus CD images do not come with it at this time. You do not need the images from the Bonus CD to carry out the projects in this publication.**



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Android Application Development For Dummies

Android Application Development For Dummies

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  • ISBN13: 9780470770184
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Android Application Development For Dummies

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The fun and friendly guide to creating applications on the Android platform

The popularity of the Android market is soaring with no sign of slowing down. The open nature of the Android OS offers programmers the freedom to access the platform’s capabilities and this straightforward guide walks you through the steps for creating amazing Android applications. Android programming expert Donn Felker explains how to download the SDK, get Eclipse up and running, code Android applications, and submit your finished products to the Android Market. Featuring two sample programs, this introductory book explores everything from the simple basics to more advanced aspects of the Android platform.

  • Takes you soup through nuts of developing applications for the Android platform
  • Begins with downloading the SDK, then explains how to code Android applications and submit projects to the Android Market
  • Written by Android guru Donn Felker, who breaks every aspect of developing applications for the Android platform into easily digestible pieces

No matter your level of programming experience, Android Application Development For Dummies is an ideal guide for getting started with developing applications for the Android platform.



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Digital Photography: A Basic Manual

Digital Photography: A Basic Manual

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Digital Photography: A Basic Manual

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This thorough, concise, and easy-to-use guide to capturing digital photographs provides an entire step-by-step course for budding digital photographers. All concepts are fully illustrated with sample work by internationally renowned professionals, representing editorial work, photojournalism, and everything in between. Topics covered include essential information for both film and digital photography, such as exposure controls and shutter speed, as well as digital-specific information on image editing, printing methods, and even file storage. The first digital textbook by legendary photography teacher Henry Horenstein, Digital Photography is the best guide yet for aspiring digital photographers, essential both for photographers transitioning from film to digital and those learning the art of photography for the first time.



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FileMaker Pro 11: The Missing Manual

FileMaker Pro 11: The Missing Manual

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FileMaker Pro 11: The Missing Manual

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This hands-on, friendly guide shows you how to harness FileMaker’s power to make your information work for you. With a few mouse clicks, the FileMaker Pro 11 database helps you create and print corporate reports, manage a mailing list, or run your entire business. FileMaker Pro 11: The Missing Manual helps you get started, build your database, and produce results, whether you’re running a business, pursuing a hobby, or planning your retirement. It’s a thorough, accessible guide for new, non-technical users, as well as those with more experience.

  • Start up: Get your first database up and running in minutes
  • Catalog your data: Organize contacts, to-do items, and product information with speedy data-entry and sorting tools
  • Create professional documents: Publish reports, invoices, and more, with ease
  • Add visual power and clarity: Create colorful charts to illustrate and summarize your data
  • Harness processing power: Crunch numbers and search text with dozens of built-in formulas
  • Learn advanced topics: Explore the high-level features of FileMaker Pro Advanced and FileMaker Server



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2012 Photographer’s Market

2012 Photographer's Market

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2012 Photographer's Market

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FULLY UPDATED WITH ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO FIND BUYERS FOR YOUR PHOTOS

For more than three decades, photographers have trusted Photographer’s Market as a resource for helping them grow their businesses. Now Photographer’s Market has improved upon this history to provide a comprehensive and 100% up-to-date listing of every must-have market for working photographers today: magazines, book publishers, greeting card companies, stock agencies, advertising firms, contests and more.

In addition to the more than 1,500 individually verified market listings, the 2012 Photographer’s Market includes:

  • A FREE 1-year subscription to ArtistMarketOnline.com, (a $40 value!) where you can search listings, track your submissions, get the latest photography news and much more
  • Up-to-date information on how to start and run a photography business, including how to find clients, who to contact to submit your photos, what types of photos they need and how to submit both digital and film images
  • NEW! Special features on selling more photography in 2012, secrets to social media success, exploring new niches, bringing new life to an old business, generating referrals and managing your clients
  • NEW! Inspiring and informative interviews with successful professionals including sports photographer Rick Wilson, fine art photographer Kathleen McFadden, wedding photographer Marissa Bowers and Harley-Davidson’s chief photographer Brad Chaney
  • NEW! Q&As with tips and advice from photo rep Norman Maslov and American Photographic Artists CEO Stephen Best
  • Markets for fine art photographers, including hundreds of galleries and art fairs as well as tips for maximizing art fair success



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Word 2010 For Dummies

Word 2010 For Dummies

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Word 2010 For Dummies

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Dan Gookin gets you up to speed so you can get down to work with all the new features of Word 2010!

Bestselling and quintessential For Dummies author Dan Gookin employs his usual fun and friendly candor while walking you through the spectrum of new features of Word 2010. Completely in tune with the needs of the beginning Word user, Gookin shows you how to use Word quickly and efficiently so that you can spend more time working on your projects and less time trying to figure out how to make Word perform the tasks you need it to do. This newest edition of Word For Dummies explains how to navigate the user interface and take advantages of file formats, and skips the unnecessary jargon.

  • Unparalleled author Dan Gookin applies his beloved For Dummies writing style to introduce you to all the features and functions of Word 2010
  • Escorts you through the capabilities of Word 2010 without weighing you down with unnecessary technical jargon
  • Deciphers the user interface and shows you how to take advantage of the file formats

The word on the street is that Word 2010 For Dummies is a must-read!



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