Creative Inspirations: tokidoki, Character Illustrator
tokidokiThe Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand tokidoki, created by Italian artist and designer Simone Legno, started as a set of characters on…
Creative Inspirations: Ron Crabb, Digital Illustrator
Ron CrabbRon Crabb’s art is almost undetectable, yet it has been seen by millions. He is a matte painter for major…
Designing a Book Cover
Nigel FrenchJoin author Nigel French in Designing a Book Cover as he walks through several approaches to creating professional, engaging book…
Remixing Techniques: Arranging and Song Form
Josh HarrisIn this course, author Josh Harris shows how to create radio and club arrangements, and a radio edit of a…
Exploring Photography: Family and Group Portraiture
Natalie FobesIn this course, Pulitzer finalist Natalie Fobes shows how to capture engaging portrait shots of couples, families, and other groups…
Element 3D Essential Training (2013)
Chad PerkinsElement 3D is a third-party plugin that allows actual 3D models to be created from scratch or exported to Adobe…
Travel Photography: Gear & Workflow
Ben LongShooting on the road, whether it’s on vacation or on assignment, introduces a variety of considerations for photographers of all…
Douglas Kirkland on Photography: A Life in Pictures
Douglas KirklandPhotographer. Photojournalist. Industry legend. Douglas Kirkland has been taking pictures for over 50 years. He’s built an archive of more…
Creating a Short Film: 06 Working on Set
Chad PerkinsGet an insider’s perspective on the movie-making process. Creating a Short Film offers a unique window into the actual struggles…
Foundations of Video: The Art of Editing
Norman HollynOne of the most integral parts of filmmaking happens after the camera stops rolling. In fact, the way that you…
The Creative Spark: Tom Durham, Indie Filmmaker
Tom DurhamTom Durham didn’t start out naïve or inexperienced. As the head of a media department responsible for creating commercial advertisements…
Product Photography: Clothes and Textiles
Konrad EekPhotographing textiles, whether a shirt or a handmade quilt, requires careful styling and lighting to accurately show the texture of…
Vehicle Rigging in Maya
Adam CrespiLearn to rig a car model in Autodesk Maya for use in animation, games, design visualization, and visual effects. Author…
Learning Photoshop Color Correction
Taz TallyPhotoshop Color Correction is a series designed to help you understand how color works in digital images, and acquire the…
Blender: Cloth Simulation
Joel BradleyLearn how to create realistic garments and fabrics, from T-shirts to tablecloths, with Blender. Join author Joel Bradley as he…
Designing a Digital Magazine
Nigel FrenchDesigning for a digital magazine is similar to designing for a print magazine, but there are additional choices that you…
Lighting Design for Video Productions
Eduardo AngelUnderstanding the importance of lighting and the proper use of a light meter and colorimeter raises an average shot to…
Changing a Studio Background in Photoshop
Chris OrwigStudio portraits can sometimes benefit from the visual interest a new backdrop can provide. In this installment of Portrait Project,…
Changing a Sky Background in Photoshop
Chris OrwigWhat do you do with a sky that’s dark and stormy, blown out, or just plain ordinary? You can spend…
Learning Stop Motion Animation
Richard HarringtonStop-motion animation has a long history in Hollywood, from films like King Kong to Coraline, but it can also be…