Learning to use Studio Strobes
Abba ShapiroIn this course, Rich Harrington and Abba Shapiro give beginning photographers a brisk look at using strobe lights in a…
The Creative Spark: Von Glitschka, Illustrative Designer
Von GlitschkaVon Glitschka creates visual identities, characters, and logos for high-profile ad agencies and companies around the world. But he still…
Design the Web: Automating Web Graphics
Chris ConverseLearn to composite graphics in Adobe Photoshop using variables and a simple text file. This Design the Web installment shows…
Mixing an EDM Track
Dave DarlingtonProducer Dave Darlington has already shown you how to achieve a signature sound with Waves plugins. Here he demonstrates his…
Sports Photography: Shooting a Soccer Action Photo
Kevin SteeleSoccer is one of the most popular international sports. Events like the World Cup keep every country glued to their…
Artist at Work: Color as Shape
Mary Jane BeginComposing an image is like solving a puzzle; if you can imagine your elements as a group of colored shapes,…
SketchBook Pro: Drawing One-Point Perspective
Victor OsakaLearn to draw (digitally!) in one-point perspective with SketchBook Pro 7. Artist Victor Osaka explains what perspective is, who uses…
Camera Movement for Video Productions
Eduardo AngelFilmmaking is a medium defined by motion: not only the action that occurs within a frame, but also movement of…
Write Think and Act Like a Professional Songwriter
Cliff GoldmacherJoin professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher as he shares his insights on the songwriting process and on what it takes to…
Retouching a Studio Portrait in Photoshop
Chris OrwigStudio portraits are usually shot under optimal conditions. Controlled lighting, seamless backdrops, maybe even professional hair and makeup. But there’s…
Learning Photos for OS X
Derrick StoryNew to Mac OS X Yosemite, Photos represents the future of photo storing, editing, and sharing software from Apple. In…
Rigging a Quadruped in Maya
Jason BaskinLearn how to rig a four-legged creature (aka a quadruped) in Maya using a fun example: man’s best friend. Jason…
Learning KONTAKT 5
J. Scott GiaquintaThis quick Up and Running course demonstrates the power of KONTAKT, arguably the world’s best software sampler. KONTAKT’s lush sample…
Premiere Pro Guru: Better Transitions
Richard HarringtonLearn how to create better transitions by combining Premiere Pro’s built-in transitions with filters and other effects, and then find…
After Effects Guru: Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Ian RobinsonIntegrate Photoshop into your everyday video and animation workflows to save time, correct common video issues, and generate custom textures.…
Nikon D800 and D810: Tips, Tricks, & Techniques
Steve SimonYou’ve been using your Nikon D800 or D810 for a while—but are you using it efficiently? These cameras are packed…
InDesign: Designing Templates
Anne-Marie ConcepciónAn InDesign template is a beautiful thing. If you find yourself creating the same kind of document over and over…
Layout and Composition: Grids
Sean AdamsIn this installment of Foundations of Layout and Composition, Sean Adams applies his patented illustrative teaching approach to grids: the…
Producing Professional Podcasts
Richard HarringtonWhen it comes to podcasting, there has been a resurgence in both interest and opportunity. Podcasting has become one of…
EPUB: CSS
Tony HarmerWith HTML as the underpinning of every EPUB, CSS is the best and most flexible way to visually present your…