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InDesign CS4: Typography explores the numerous type options, type-related features, and type-specific preferences of Adobe InDesign CS4. Using practical, real-world examples, instructor and designer Nigel French explains the purpose of each feature and describes the conventions for how and when to use it. Nigel dissects the anatomy of a typeface and defines the terminology needed for the successful application of typography.
He moves from the micro to the macro level, addressing such issues as choosing page size; determining the size of margins; adjusting number columns; and achieving a clean, structured look with baseline grids. This course is essential for anyone looking to expand their work from just laying out a page to understanding the hows and whys of typography. Exercise files accompany this course.
Painter 11 continues to blur the line between traditional and digital painting. From the RealBristle Painting System, which simulates real brushes, to the new Hard Media Controls and Dry Media which replicates markers, pencil and chalk, Painter gives you full control over your digital creativity. From oils, to watercolor, to pastels and even animation, Painter 11 handles them all with style. Join professional illustrator / television art director Dwayne Ferguson as he takes you on an in-depth look at Corel® Painter 11. Work files are included. To begin learning, simply click the movie links.
Highlights: * Learn how to set up and manage multiple artboards. * Discover how to use layers to lay out multiple versions of a document. * See how to thread text and manage imported text in a layout. * Learn how to effectively use the Pen tool, and how to manipulate anchor points. * Find out how to move artwork out of Illustrator for use in print and on the web.
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Description: With Total Training for Adobe Illustrator CS4, you’ll discover a world of amazing tools and commands within the industry standard vector drawing application, Adobe Illustrator. You’ll learn tricks, techniques, and go-arounds to achieve brilliant results, artistic effects, and stunning visuals. Whether you’re preparing work for print, the web, or beyond, you’ll gain the skills necessary to stay competitive in today’s marketplace using Illustrator CS4.
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS4 (32 min) 1. Setting Up a New Document 2. The Toolbox & Menus 3. The Application Bar & Panels 4. Customizing Workspaces & Keyboard Shortcuts 5. Setting Preferences 6. Navigating a Document 7. Using Rulers, Guides & Grids 8. Document Color Modes, Setup & the New Artboard Tool
Chapter 3: MAKING & SAVING SELECTIONS (24 min) 1. Using the Selection Tool 2. Using the Direct Selection Tool 3. Using the Lasso Tool 4. Using the Magic Wand Tool 5. Using Advanced Selection Techniques 6. Saving & Reloading Selections
Chapter 5: WORKING WITH COLOR (46 min) 1. Applying Fill & Stroke 2. Loading Swatch Libraries 3. Copying Fill & Stroke Attributes with the Eyedropper 4. Mixing & Saving Custom Colors 5. Working with Pantone(R) & Web-Safe Swatches 6. Using Gradients 7. Working with Symbols
Chapter 6: CREATING & MANIPULATING PATHS (37 min) 1. Using the Pencil, Eraser & Smooth Tools 2. Creating Straight Paths with the Pen Tool 3. Creating Curved Paths with the Pen Tool 4. Creating Combo Paths 5. Inking a Pencil Drawing 6. Manipulating Paths & Anchor Points 7. Creating Artistic Brush Effects
Chapter 7 ORGANIZING YOUR ARTWORK WITH LAYERS (30 min) 1. Setting Up a Layer 2. Understanding Layers, Sublayers & Isolation Mode 3. Creating Multiple Versions of a Layout 4. Moving Content between Layers 5. Duplicating Layers 6. Applying Transparency & Blending Modes
Chapter 8: WORKING WITH TYPE (53 min) 1. Creating Artistic & Paragraph Type 2. Importing Text 3. Formatting Text 4. Creating & Editing Paragraph Styles 5. Creating a Bulleted List & Inserting Special Characters 6. Wrapping Text around Objects 7. Creating Type on a Path 8. Type Effects 12:01
Chapter 9: OUTPUTTING YOUR WORK (35 min) 1. Saving Your Work 2. Exporting Your Work 3. Save for Web & Devices 4. Printing & Saving to Adobe PDF 5. Credits
Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 is an affordable yet powerful graphics program. With automatic photo fixes or precision editing controls for fine-tuning, both novice and professional alike can take charge of this application. Create and work with bitmapped or scalable vector graphics and use “life like” art media tools, effects and filters as well. In this tutorial, VTC author Robert Correll, teaches the essentials, starting with the interface, tool sets, palettes and organizer before moving on to demonstrate more advanced drawing and painting techniques, photo retouching, special effects, masks, scripting and more.
Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 is an affordable yet powerful graphics program. With automatic photo fixes or precision editing controls for fine-tuning, both novice and professional alike can take charge of this application. Create and work with bitmapped or scalable vector graphics and use “life like” art media tools, effects and filters as well. In this tutorial, VTC author Robert Correll, teaches the essentials, starting with the interface, tool sets, palettes and organizer before moving on to demonstrate more advanced drawing and painting techniques, photo retouching, special effects, masks, scripting and more.
VTC QuickStart Corel Paint Shop Pro X2 | 610 MB
Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2 is an affordable yet powerful graphics program. With automatic photo fixes or precision editing controls for fine-tuning, both novice and professional alike can take charge of this application. Create and work with bitmapped or scalable vector graphics and use “life like” art media tools, effects and filters as well. In this tutorial, VTC author Robert Correll, teaches the essentials, starting with the interface, tool sets, palettes and organizer before moving on to demonstrate more advanced drawing and painting techniques, photo retouching, special effects, masks, scripting and more.
Lessons on ZBrush | 86 MB ZBrush is a digital sculpting and painting program that has revolutionized the 3D industry with its powerful features and intuitive workflows. Built with in an elegant interface, ZBrush offers the world’s most advanced tools for today’s digital artists. With an arsenal of features that have been developed with usability in mind, ZBrush creates a user experience that feels incredibly natural while simultaneously inspiring the artist with in. With the ability to sculpt up to a billion polygons, ZBrush allows you to create limited only by your imagination.
Designed around a principle of circularity, the menus in ZBrush work together in a non-linear and mode-free method. This facilitates the interaction of 3D models, 2D images and 2.5D Pixols in new and unique ways.
ZBrush gives you all of the tools needed to quickly sketch out a 2D or 3D concept, then take that idea all the way to completion. You can create realistic renders directly in ZBrush with lighting and atmospheric effects, or with the many powerful export options you can easily prepare you model for 3D printing or use with in any other digital application. D0wn10ad http://uploading.com/files/ZVUDIR3Y/Zbrush.rar.html http://hotfile.com/dl/6741037/0ae43e5/Zbrush.rar.html http://rapidshare.com/files/244735997/Zbrush.rar
Creating a successful newsletter means spending less time on repetitive tasks and more time creating the design. In Designing a Newsletter Hands-On Workshop, graphic designer and Adobe Certified Instructor Nigel French teaches effective design and production techniques. He uses Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Bridge to create an eight-page newsletter that’s eye-catching and impactful. Nigel establishes an efficient workflow using multiple programs, examines the aesthetics of integrating text with images, and teaches best practices for outputting a final document. Exercise files accompany the course.
Dave Cross introduces the essential tools and techniques in Illustrator CS4. Rather than attempting to cover every single aspect of Illustrator, this course focuses on the most important skills that a beginner needs to know.
Take your knowledge and skills up to the next level with this course. Learn some great tips and tricks and plenty of shortcuts to make your life easier.
The DVD contains the following videos
Blending objects The Appearance panel Live paint Live trace and Live paint Patterns Outline and offset path Brush options Symbols Exporting Illustrator into InDesign Charts and graphs Save for the web Placing graphics in Illustrator download links: http://rapidshare.com/files/241313879/i-tpaics42.part1.rar http://rapidshare.com/files/241313648/i-tpaics42.part2.rar