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…
Creating a Mobile App Interface in After Effects
Andy NeedhamMost apps follow the same interface design principles—principles defined in the iOS, Android, and Windows Phone specifications. Prototyping your interface…
Compositing a Cell Phone in After Effects
Andy NeedhamThe mobile app market is saturated. If you can show clients or investors how the app works—before any time or…
KONTAKT: Advanced Instrumentation and Sound Design
Evan SuttonA versatile and cutting-edge sampler, KONTAKT is capable of bringing the sounds you can only imagine in your head out…
Creating an InDesign Booklet Using XML
Chad CheliusLong documents can be difficult to design, but long, data-heavy documents are particularly daunting. Companies that produce directories, glossaries, and…