Illustrator CS5 One on One Mastery

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Lynda: Illustrator CS5 One-on-One - Mastery
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Author: Deke McClelland
Duration:13h 05m
Released on: 1/28/2011

In Illustrator CS5 One-on-One: Mastery, the third and final part of the comprehensive Illustrator One-on-One series, author and industry expert Deke McClelland shows how to take advantage of the wide array of dynamic effects in Illustrator CS5. Deke explores Illustrator’s powerful Gradient Mesh feature, great for creating photorealistic airbrushing effects. He also covers graphic styles, the liquify tools, envelope-style distortions, the new Bristle Brushes, 3D text, and perspective drawing. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:

•  Working with dynamic effects
•  Placing artwork as a Photoshop Smart Object
•  Creating and editing a Gradient Mesh
•  Distorting artwork with an Envelope Mesh
•  Using the Calligraphic, Art, and Scatter Brushes
•  Creating an intricate Pattern Brush
•  Importing and graphing data
•  Creating a complex pictograph
•  Drawing and editing a perspective shape
•  Working with the new Perspective Grid tool
•  Using the 3D Revolve effect
•  Creating 3D type with Extrude & Bevel
•  Recording and playing automated actions

Content :

Introduction
Welcome	00m 45s
Linking AI and EPS files to Illustrator	06m 34s
Installing the dekeKeys keyboard shortcuts	07m 43s
Remapping Mac OS shortcuts	06m 56s
Installing the Best Workflow color settings	04m 56s
The color settings explained	07m 04s
Preserve Numbers vs. embedded profiles	03m 24s
23. Dynamic Effects
My favorite features in all of Illustrator	01m 21s
Introducing the Transform effect	05m 30s
Repeating the last effect you applied	04m 52s
Applying multiple passes of a single effect	05m 21s
The wonders of editing dynamic artwork	07m 13s
Applying effects inside effects	05m 11s
Assigning an effect to an entire layer	05m 42s
Building a complex bevel effect	05m 44s
Placing artwork as a Photoshop Smart Object	04m 55s
Editing that Smart Object in Illustrator	04m 21s
Rotating continuously overlapping objects	05m 34s
Adjusting a dynamic transformation origin	06m 22s
Vector vs. raster effects	05m 46s
Introducing the Scribble effect	05m 23s
Copying effects between layers	04m 20s
Introducing Graphic Styles	06m 50s
Controlling the Filter Gallery preview	02m 28s
Document Raster Effects Settings	04m 31s
Combining and saving styles	04m 32s
24. Gradient Mesh
Airbrushing with points and handles	01m 45s
Introducing the gradient mesh	06m 10s
Working with the Mesh tool	06m 12s
Lifting colors from a tracing template	05m 47s
Finessing the colors of mesh points	04m 17s
Creating a mesh with the Mesh tool	07m 19s
Adding a gradient mesh to a circle	04m 37s
Adding a gradient mesh to a slender shape	08m 07s
Creating soft and sharp transitions	06m 56s
Converting a linear gradient to a mesh	07m 29s
Editing a linear gradient mesh	05m 06s
Converting a radial gradient to a mesh	08m 19s
Editing a radial gradient mesh	08m 15s
Creating credible cast shadows	05m 32s
25. Liquify and Envelope
The best of static and dynamic adjustments	00m 58s
Adding wings to a horse in Photoshop	06m 52s
Introducing the Warp tool	06m 29s
Brush size, Detail, and Simplify	08m 24s
The Twirl, Pucker, and Bloat tools	06m 13s
The Scallop, Crystallize, and Wrinkle tools	05m 55s
Creating a mind-blowing custom starburst	04m 29s
Introducing Envelope Distort	05m 21s
Editing the contents of an envelope	05m 20s
Warping an envelope mesh	05m 20s
Liquifying the contents of an envelope	07m 07s
Creating and editing an envelope mesh	07m 59s
Blending an envelope into a background	04m 35s
26. Brushes
Outlines along a path	01m 13s
Weaving a pattern throughout an illustration	06m 24s
Introducing the Brushes panel	04m 21s
Applying and editing a calligraphic brush	08m 28s
Applying and scaling art brushes	06m 06s
Applying and editing a scatter brush	05m 29s
Formatting and scaling brushed text	05m 40s
Editing the path outlines of an art brush	06m 02s
Replacing an existing art brush	06m 46s
Creating and refining an art brush	08m 03s
Tiling pattern vs. pattern brushes	05m 12s
Creating a pattern brush	08m 20s
Designing the perfect side pattern	07m 01s
Start, end, and corner tiles	08m 58s
Expanding and filling brush outlines	06m 49s
Text brushes vs. type on a path	06m 55s
Combining a text brush with the Width tool	08m 43s
Introducing the bristle brushes	05m 43s
Adjusting the hairs in a bristle brush	05m 24s
27. Graphs and Pictographs
Charts can be beautiful	01m 17s
Adding a gradient mesh to a complex path	08m 09s
Importing and graphing data	05m 22s
Switching between the kinds of graphs	06m 08s
Changing the Graph Type settings	08m 07s
Correcting and editing data	06m 51s
Selecting and coloring graph elements	06m 29s
Making nuanced changes to a graph	08m 06s
The pitfalls of manual adjustments	08m 45s
Creating and applying graph designs	06m 28s
Making a basic pictograph	06m 47s
Assembling sliding graph designs	08m 33s
Making last-minute tweaks and edits	05m 37s
Composing and customizing a graph	05m 44s
28. Perspective Drawing
Perspective is all about real life	01m 44s
Assembling an isometric projection	08m 05s
Introducing Illustrator's Perspective Grid	06m 08s
Drawing a basic perspective cube	08m 01s
One-point, two-point, and three-point perspective	08m 25s
Creating automatically scaling box labels	04m 41s
Setting up a Perspective Grid	06m 45s
Perspective Grid tips and tricks	06m 39s
Drawing and editing a perspective shape	05m 20s
Shifting between planes on the fly	05m 24s
Creating a freeform shape in perspective	07m 08s
Working with perspective symbols	08m 57s
Matching perspective with the Shear tool	02m 50s
Rendering an off-plane path in perspective	05m 07s
Replicating symbols in perspective	08m 12s
Mass-modifying perspective instances	02m 56s
Adding and editing perspective text	05m 37s
Duplicating perpendicular shapes	07m 17s
Adjusting multiple shapes on a single plane	04m 48s
Creating a perspective column	09m 23s
Duplicating a series of perspective paths	03m 20s
29. 3D Effects
Just another dynamic effect	01m 10s
Introducing the 3D Revolve effect	05m 01s
The 3D Revolve settings	07m 24s
Fixing 3D rendering problems	06m 32s
Establishing symbols for 3D art	06m 50s
Mapping symbols onto 3D surfaces	06m 14s
Adjusting shading and light	06m 25s
Toning down 3D art in Photoshop	05m 43s
Adding a photographic texture	07m 36s
Converting from Illustrator paths to Photoshop masks	04m 50s
Making 3D droplets in Photoshop	05m 58s
Unifying textures with Smart Filters	05m 48s
Creating 3D type with Extrude & Bevel	06m 44s
Coloring and correcting extruded edges	09m 15s
30. Actions
Take action today, save effort tomorrow	00m 33s
Introducing the Actions panel	04m 16s
Initiating a new action	05m 33s
Recording a practical action	04m 56s
Four ways to play an action	04m 27s
Streamlining by disabling dialog boxes	05m 48s
Editing an action set in a text editor	07m 20s
Inserting an unresponsive menu item	06m 16s
Match-processing a folder of files	05m 42s
Recording a transformation sequence	06m 11s
Editing and troubleshooting an action	05m 06s
Recording actions within actions	07m 21s

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Photoshop Tricks for Beginners- kelby training

Art Gallery | Tutorial Photoshop
Photoshop Tricks for Beginners- kelby training
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Genre: Video Training

One of the things that make German photographer/digital artist Calvin Hollywood so unique is his approach to Photoshop – one that comes from hours upon hours spent exploring every facet of the program in order to develop a style that is instantly recognizable and completely his own. In Photoshop Tricks for Beginners, Calvin gives you a string of quick Photoshop tips that will instantly improve your own techniques in Photoshop CS5 and earlier versions.

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NOTE: Giving a class a skill level is always subjective. To some, this class may seem more advanced. We categorized this class for “beginners” because Calvin takes the time to explain the choices he makes, what tools he uses, and/or the functionality of certain features in order to give you a better understanding of how his effects are achieved and how you can utilize these tips in other situations. In addition, you’ll find some more advanced tricks and tips for achieving his effects. The result: a thorough arsenal of Photoshop tricks that has something for everyone! PC USERS: Calvin uses a Mac in this class, but you can easily integrate every shortcut he shows by substituting the “Ctrl” button for the “Command” button.


Course lesson :

1. Introduction (01:23) Calvin introduces himself and talks about what he will cover during the course
2. Brightening Eyes (06:15) Calvin makes the iris pop with the exposure adjustment layer.
3. Add a Glow to an Image (06:26) Add an ethereal glow to a portrait. Great for wedding photos or anytime you want to convey a soft, beautiful light.
4. Change the Light with a Vignette (04:11) Calvin shows you two different ways he uses a vignette to change light - something he uses in 99% of his signature work.
5. Learn Quick Mask and Brighten Teeth (04:28) The purpose of this class is to learn quick masks but Calvin gives it a practical spin by showing you how to make teeth whiter too.
6. Create a Color Cast (05:11) By using a selective color adjustment layer, you can add to or change the "mood" of a photo.
7. Luminosity Mask (03:39) A basic technique that Calvin has discovered that most retouchers don't know or remember to use.
8. Painting with Color and Brightness (03:52) Use the blend mode to add color and brightness to hair.
9. Highlight Commands (04:29) Calvin shows you how to make certain commands easier to find in the command menus.
10. Changing Color and Brightness (03:15) Use adjustment layers, blend modes, and the color sliders to change color and brightness without making difficult selections.
11. Add Dimension Without Liquify (03:53) This trick is a great non-destructive alternative to using the Liquify tool to add dimension and keep the subject original.
12. Contrast and Saturation (04:22) Calvin shows you a few different tricks to make a photo pop more. Choose the one you like best.
13. Painting with Color and Contrast (05:16) Use a soft light blend mode to add contrast.
14. Double RAW Conversion (04:31) Calvin shows you a way to do more RAW conversions with one shot, along with a slightly more advanced technique.
15. Light Background, Dark Hair (02:44) Learn a neat trick to change a background and not have to deal with selecting around flyaway hair.
16. Dark Background, Light Hair (02:08) Same concept… slightly different approach.
17. Dark Background, Dark Hair (03:04) Another great compositing tip that works with a textured background.
18. Body Shaping (03:36) Body contouring using the Pinch tool.
19. Contrast and Colorize (02:52) Colorize an adjustment layer for saturated and desaturated contrast
20. Fashion Look (03:16) A "pastel" technique Calvin uses often in his fashion photos, hence the name
21. Elongating Legs (02:29) Using Free Transform, Calvin slightly changes the model's leg length. Use sparingly!
22. Conclusion (00:54) Some final bits of advice from Calvin. Thanks for watching!

Source : http://kelbytraining.com/course/chollywood_beginner_tricks/
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Maya Studio Projects - Dynamics Free Download

Maya Studio Projects - Dynamics

Art Gallery | Maya Studio Projects - Dynamics Free Download
.mov | project files | 1.4Gb

In the world of animation, the ability to create realistic water, wind, and fire effects is key. Autodesk Maya software includes powerful dynamics tools that have been used to design breathtaking effects for movies, games, commercials, and short films. This professional guide teaches you the primary techniques you need to make the most of Maya's toolkit, so you'll soon be creating water that ripples, gusting winds and gentle breezes, and flickering fires the way Hollywood pros do.

About the Author

Todd Palamar began his career creating traditional special effects for low-budget horror movies and quickly gravitated to computer animation. After working on numerous straight-to-video movies, he switched gears and entered the video game industry. Todd has extensive freelance experience, including dozens of military and game-style simulations, corporate commercials, and theme park rides. In addition, he has written several Maya books.

Overview

The one-of-a-kind book is completely project-based. Learn the intricacies of Maya's Dynamics tools and continue to build your skills with projects that increase in complexity. A DVD is included with additional video training.

• Maya is the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software; Maya dynamics tools create water and other fluids, wind, fire, fur, particles, and more
• Build professional skills in Maya Dynamics with this project-based guide
• Put your skills to work by completing a series of projects on water, wind, and fire effects
• A DVD included with the book provides additional video training

Maya Studio Projects: Dynamics is one of a new series of books designer to teach animators and designers fresh skills through project-based instruction.

What You’ll Find on the DVD

You will find all the files for completing the tutorials and understanding concepts in this book in the Chapter Files directory on the DVD. You can access the incrementally saved Maya scene files, all of the figures shown in the book, and the incrementally created movies of each project.

Each chapter directory is divided into subdirectories so you can easily find the files. Figures from the book are located in the Figures directory, QuickTime movies in the Movies directory, and so on. Note that the content for each chapter varies, so some chapters will have more materials than others.

All of the Maya scene files are called out in the text of the book. Use these to confirm your settings or test new ideas. The figures are useful to scrutinize detail that doesn’t show up in print. Some can also be used for reference, to match color and shapes.

We discourage you from working with Maya project files directly from the DVD. Maya scenes link to external files such as texture maps and dynamic caches, so it’s better to copy the files to your local drive, including any empty folders, to ensure that the example scenes function properly. Remember that you must set the project directory in Maya in order for the external files to be read properly.

Source: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maya-Studio-Projects-Todd-Palamar/dp/0470487763

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