Episode Summary: What Adobe Creative Cloud actually is, what it costs, and every Adobe program used across the podcast production workflow — from audio editing to episode artwork to video.
What You'll Learn
- What Adobe Creative Cloud actually is, and what it costs at every tier
- The exact Adobe program used for every part of the production workflow
- A list of the most useful Adobe mobile apps at the time
- Why routine, not motivation, is what actually keeps a publishing schedule consistent
Ask Mike Anything: Staying Consistent with a Busy Lifestyle
Question: How do you keep a consistent publishing schedule with a busy lifestyle?
Answer: The podcast has to become a priority and part of the routine — no exceptions. Bottom line: it needs to sit on the calendar like any other commitment. If the current format isn't working or the podcast starts controlling you, adapt and change it. This show runs as a one-man-band format because it fits — interviews would likely drive more downloads, but doing what genuinely fits and sticking to a schedule is what actually keeps episodes on time.
What Does Adobe Creative Cloud Cost?
A free 30-day trial is available. Individual subscriptions run $50/month; students and teachers get the full bundle for just $19.99/month. À la carte single programs (like Audition) run $19.99/month. The Photography Bundle (Photoshop + Lightroom) is just $9.99/month.
A Quick Overview of Adobe CC
Adobe Creative Cloud bundles 28 professional-grade programs and roughly 12-15 mobile apps. It also integrates with Behance (online portfolios), Adobe Stock (stock photography), and Typekit (font library). Places to learn Adobe tools: Lynda.com, KelbyOne, Skillshare.
The Adobe Tools Actually Used
Podcast audio editing: Adobe Audition. Photography and general workflow: Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge. Episode artwork and publishing work (PDF guides, etc.): InDesign. Logo and vector work: Illustrator. Video work: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe Media Encoder, and Speedgrade. Other tools: Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Muse.
Show Notes & Links
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