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"Everybody
picks my brain for info, sometimes I have the answers and sometimes
I don't. But I have nowhere to turn except for you. You know
your stuff and are extremely smart when it comes to desktop.
The industry needs more people like you."
Tony Candiano, Alternative Imaging |
"Now
I can say how wonderful you are at your profession! This is super,
Lidka...The layout is exactly what I wanted!" Dorothy Brophy, LLB |
"I
just want to say thank you so much for teaching me so many valuable
skills and showing me how to stick up for myself and ensure that
my time and talents (not just in graphic design, but life too!)
are respected and compensated. I refer to you all the time and
really admire your work ethic."
Hilary Gold |
"Congratulations.
You are the overwhelming winner of the logo competition, as I
knew you would be...Once again, thank you so very much."
Meriel Child,
Tweed & Area Arts Council |
"Totally love what
you did with the Chinese cover for the web site. We look amazing.
Thanks."
Graphic Exchange Magazine |
"I am so happy with
the [Adobe InDesign] guide! It looks great!"
S.D., Adobe Systems Canada |
"I would like to
thank you for your invaluable input on the InDesign article."
Graphic Exchange Magazine |
"I really appreciated
your article on scanning and printing in the current issue of
Graphic Exchange." |
"Your participation
in the InDesign CS pre-release program has been critical in helping
Adobe build publishing tools for the future. Please accept our
thanks... we look forward to working with you again in the future."
The Adobe InDesign Team |
"Once again it was
a delight to see Lidka's work with Painter 8. The screens you
created are fantastic, and of course we're very pleased to read
that you think it might be the hottest upgrade yet!"
Meredith Dundas, Corel Corporation |
"I was in your course
in Kelowna...took away some valuable information and new energy
for the digital design industry. Thanks so much for coming to
the Okanagan and sharing your knowledge and creative spirit."
C.H. |
"By and large the
site is fantastic! It reflects efficiently our culture and history
without any bias. Great job! God may bless all who laboured to
produce it."
Fr. Guirguis, St. Mark's Coptic
Orthodox Church |
"I really enjoyed
the seminar with you and Lidka today...Very well done. I would
welcome the opportunity to have more seminars like this."
D.M., Vernon Accu-Print |
"...this is a top
professional ad. I did want to call you to thank you again for
a job well done, an exquisite professional job indeed."
Dr. M.Michael, St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Church |
"I wanted to wish
you good luck for Educator of the Year Award. I hope you win,
you would be the perfect choice. You are a terrific teacher and
I know many of your other students would agree."
K.B. |
"You helped me to
reach a higher level in my knowledge in design and print. Moreover,
you were the first person who ever gave me professional advice."
Norbert |
"Lidka Schuch"s
seminar was more than I expected...most appreciate the inside
information that isn't normally an easy find. Lidka draws you
in with her vibrant and passionate character and is most helpful
with answering your questions. I will return to hear Lidka present
again!"
K.V. |
"Thank you very,
very much for your article in Graphic Exchange. Finally, after
a few years of trying to find an answer for one big question "Bitmap
images — embed or link?" — you answered it.
I spoke to quite a few experts in the industry (hands on prepress
and film people) and nobody was able to give me such a clear
answer as your article did. One more time, thank you for the
great article."
A.D., Creative Director, Vectra Marketing Group Inc. |
"On behalf of the
SOSA Board and all of our Members, I would like to thank you
for the time and effort you put into the design of the SOSA website.
I regret that it has taken too long to pass along our thanks
for your excellent work. I've looked at many other gliding websites
and we can be proud of both the quality and user friendly elements
of the site."
John Brennan, SOSA Gliding
Club |
"Thanks for the
great seminar on Friday. I was initially worried that I may
be bored in it since colour correction was all I did for 2
years prior to working here, but it's great to discover the
reasons behind the techniques and find out how much things
have changed in 2 years. I was definitely far from bored."
L.K., Scholastic Canada |
"What wonderful
articles on Painter! Your review was so thorough. I was intrigued
by the real life experience with Danny Izzard — what a
great read. So thank you very much for the great coverage AND
the good read."
M.D., Communications Manager, Corel Corporation |
"Lidka has a fantastic
ability to instruct in a simple, practical way, utilizing material
that is current! I would recommend Studio L for anyone who is
SERIOUS about getting their money's worth!"
Mona Idriss |
"I ran into your
Studio-L site online, and I wanted to complement you on the LPIPPIDPI
article. There is so much misinformation around, that it was
good to see some more accurate information making the rounds."
Richard Lynch |
"...a small booklet...called "Lidka's
Tips - 10 Sure Ways To Make Quark Pages That Don't Print".
I have found the book quite useful as I know my classmates will."
J.P. |
"Just a little message
to you, from a U.K. net surfer, to say how much I like your digital
doodles at web page http://www.studio-L.com."
P.R., Nottingham, England |
"I just wanted to
tell you I am so pleased that we went through our 2 hour session.
It's certainly helping me in navigating the stuff that I am doing
right now."
Lorrie Perez Torreda, Allstream Canada |
"We are a book printer
and often receive files with errors of the sort mentioned in
your booklet. Would it be possible to use this booklet as a resource
for our clients?"
P.H., Transcontinental Printing, Best Book Division |
"I enjoyed your
extremely effective teaching approach and how well you are versed
with graphic programs, and your thorough understanding of the
printing industry itself. It's rare to find instructors of your
caliber."
M.N. |
"I received a small
booklet called Lidka's Tips. Is it possible to buy 100 of these?
I think some of my customers could finally understand what we
try to explain daily over the phone."
J.T., Imprimerie l'Empreinte Inc. |
"Studio L courses
have helped me in translating my creative concepts into finished
art. Your teaching methods have allowed me to become more efficient
in preparing for production, and thus have cut down the preparation
time and cost to suppliers."
Luba Diduch,
Graphic Designer |
"I simply did not
expect the caliber of instruction that I got. The manuals, written
in a clear, concise manner, present a wealth of information.
They are very easy to follow, great reference tools."
D.M. |
"...thanks for the
excellent instruction and wonderful encouragement I received
from your digital prepress classes. And for your honest feedback
and advice!
A.R., Prepress Department Manager |
"Lidka's article
on how to make Quark pages that don't print was fabulous"
Mona Idriss |
"You have done a
marvellous job on our CD."
Grant Lyle and Brotherhood |
"...What a great
web site ... nicely designed" |
"Thanks for creating
such a refreshing spring-like image for our cover."
Graphic Exchange Magazine |
"I really enjoyed
your classes and I believe I learned a lot from them. Thank you
for all great tips and insight!."
H.R., Graphic Designer |
"After our last
class and your discussion on font usage, I went to work the next
day and used that lesson to my advantage. Thanks!"
K.T. |
"The course was
of enormous value in developing my skills & opening new avenues
of creativity."
Pat LaCroix,
The Brant Group |
"Your in-depth knowledge
of the graphic field prepared me for a job as a graphic designer."
R.S. |
| "I really enjoyed
your seminar and found it quite enlightening" |
"I must say that
your course was the most helpful training I've had yet."
Chad, Futurian |
"Thanks for the
VERY informative Illustrator spring night classes. A lot of information
still sinking in."
C.S. |
"I just saw your
booklet at a friend's place. An excellent advice. Thanks for
taking the time to put it together."
Hal |
"Since we began
working with you in 1997, you have offered us superior quality,
service and creativity...You have understood and helped us to
represent ourselves and as a result, our associates better comprehend
our message and energy."
ACE Canada |
"I took a look at
the site you did and really enjoyed it. It really captures the
feeling of flight and makes the idea of joining the club sound
very appealing."
Richard Leach,
Creative Edge |
"Thanks again for
helping me make my resume into a PDF. I have the software now,
and it is so much easier, being able to make a PDF out of my
resume, and send it to employers"
K.B. |
"You have done
a wonderful job building on the original web site and taking
it to the next level.
I just spent 20 minutes walking through it and found it very
easy to navigate and find information."
Ian D. Sutcliffe,
SOSA Gliding Club |
"I am very impressed
by your knowledge of graphic design. I learned a lot from your
classes. Thank you!"
C.S. |
"Thanks for your
assistance and patience. It has been a truly educational experience."
D.M. |
"I really enjoyed
your article on font management"
Richard Leach,
Creative Design |
"Thank you for a
very informative class. I wouldn't have my job without it!"
K.M. |
"Just wanted to
let you know that I think you are "World's Wonder" to
have completed the work you have done on our website. Excellent,
love it."
Diane Boadway,
Graphic Exchange |
"I am so glad I
had a chance to be your student. I am amazed when I see files
come through our office so badly built that I have to rebuild
them to get good film output."
A.R. |
"I enjoyed your
extremely effective teaching approach and how well you are versed
with graphic programs, and your thorough understanding of the
printing industry itself. It's rare to find instructors of your
caliber."
M.N. |
"Just a note to
say I enjoyed your presentation yesterday."
S.A., Performance Publications |
"I can't tell you
how much I enjoyed taking this course with you, on a personal
as well as professional level!"
S.Y., Pepper's Press |
"My office buddy
showed me the little booklet titled "Lidka's Tips - 10 Sure
Ways To Make Quark Pages That Don't Print". I loved it!"
T.W. |
"Thanks for getting
me [the booklets]. They look great! I have had a great response
from my clients. I was wondering what books you are doing next."
C.B., Optium Inc. |
"You did a wonderful
job on your booklet! I look forward to receiving some extra copies."
J.S., Scholastic Canada |
"Thank you sooooo
much for allowing me to use your name and for giving me the idea
to contact Bob. My head is filled with amazing ideas!! Thanks!!!"
H.G., The Crèche |
"I would like to
say that it was great being in your class and I must say that
I did learn a lot more in Illustrator than they taught me in
the whole 3-year program."
S.A. |
"I would like to
thank you for the knowledge I have gotten taking your Illustrator
course. I believe I got a powerful base and that, in combination
with my previous working experience, will give me a good chance
to find my proper place in publishing. I very much appreciated
your help."
B.A. |
"This is great...I
have been hired by Line of Sight...thanks for introducing me...thanks
for your help."
R.C. |