Fundamentals of Digital Drawing in Photoshop
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 1h 50m | 375 MB
- In this series of tutorials, we will talk about a variety of different methods of drawing and also how we can use a digital format to enhance these methods. We will start by getting familiar with the basic lines we can create in Photoshop. We'll then get into some principle techniques for the beginning stages of a creation, like gesture drawing and scribble drawing that allow us to get our ideas down on paper without getting too caught up in minute details. Next, we'll work on some methods of line work, like contour lines, that will help us define the shapes of our drawing. We'll also learn how to use hatching to give our drawing tonal value. Finally, we'll take a look at how we can combine our techniques to produce a composition. This course goes over many techniques that you can use in digital drawing and traditional drawing, and by the end of this course you will have a better understanding of how to create your own digital drawing from beginning to end.
Exploring mental ray Materials in Maya
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 2h 48m | 725 MB
- In this Maya tutorial we will walk through creating a variety of challenging material types. These videos will walk through the essential tools for creating photorealistic materials. We'll start with establishing our shading toolkit through the various models of simulating real-world light interactions. Then we'll jump into a series of challenging material types, and develop the basic shading networks required to make them happen.
Exploring Maya 2016
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 50m | 430 MB
- Maya is a very broad 3D application and it can be difficult at the beginning to know where to start. Over the course of the next several lessons, you'll get an overview of several of the key areas of Maya and some examples of how to put that knowledge into practice. We'll begin by getting an overview of the Maya interface and you'll learn to navigate the 3D view where you'll be able to interact with all of your models and scenes. Next we'll take a look at how to work with 3D models and you'll learn about some of Maya's modeling tools and workflows. Animation is next, as you learn to set key frames, modify timing, and work with your playback controls to get your models moving around the scene. You'll also learn to work with materials and textures to give your models the appearance of different types of surfaces. You'll finish the course by learning to add and manipulate lights in your scenes, and use Mental Ray to render out final images of your projects. These lessons will give you a great head start on working in Maya, but we're only scratching the surface of this powerful 3D application. Software required: Maya 2016.
Exploring Layer Effects and Styles in Photoshop
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 1h 44m | 740 MB
- Welcome to this tutorial where we'll explore various layer effects and styles in Photoshop. Photoshop comes equipped with a variety of effects like bevels, glows, and shadows. You can use a variety of these effects to change the appearance of the contents on a given layer and can even create your own custom layer style as a result. Throughout this training we'll see how we can apply a variety of the effects to a design inspired by old school comic book covers. We'll see how we can modify different settings and options to define a specific look and feel for various parts of the design. By learning about these effects in Photoshop you'll be able to push the creativity of your own designs and create customized layer styles. Software required: Photoshop CC 2014.
Categories: Tutorials » Photography and Video
Explaining Complex Topics with Motion Graphics in After Effects
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 5h 57m | 1.9 GB
- In this series of tutorials, we will go through the steps from start to finish for creating a video that explains a hard-to-understand topic. People often turn to motion graphics to explain difficult topics, and it can be a challenge for motion designers to know how to get started and how to create videos like this. We will go through the process of analyzing the script to choose what assets to create and how they should work. We then bring those assets into After Effects and approach creating the video step by step, ensuring that we explain the topic as easily as possible using a contrast of motion and pauses. We also learn how to speed up your workflow by creating animation presets and some keyboard shortcuts that make working in After Effects much more efficient. We learn lots of tricks for smoothing your animations out and we find some unconventional uses for effects that you may have used before. This training is for you if you want to make beautiful motion graphics pieces that require a lot of design consideration for the flow of an explanation. Software required: After Effects CC 12.2.0.52, Illustrator 17.0.0.
Enhancing Environment Concepts with 3D Paint-overs in SketchUp and Photoshop
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 2h 23m | 1.2 GB
- Welcome to this tutorial on creating a post destruction game environment concept using Google SketchUp and Photoshop. We'll be sharing a creative process on how you can quickly develop an environment concept that contains several architectural structures without having to spend a lot of time manually drawing out and solving all the perspective issues that come along with those types of visual elements. We'll begin by discussing the importance of a concept's composition which will save you time when it comes to modeling and laying out structures in Sketchup. From here we'll demonstrate how you can use a few of Sketchup's basic tools to quickly model structures that resemble buildings. Following this we'll export a 2D graphic in Sketchup and open it in Photoshop to begin a layered process of painting over our models and bringing to life our post destruction concept. Along the way we'll explore how we can rough in various types of imagery and use some custom foliage brushes to craft our scene. After watching this training, you'll have the creative inspiration to develop your own environment concepts using both Google SketchUp and Photoshop. Software required: Sketchup, Photoshop CC 2014.
Efficient Workflows for Creature Concept Design in Photoshop
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 2h 43m | 1.3 GB
- Throughout these lessons, we will jump into the unique processes of sketching and ideation to develop Sci-fi creature concept art. We will start by sketching out a thumbnail and focusing on the design details of our creature's head. We will then sketch out our creature's bone structure, which will be the foundation for the body and skin painting process. Next we will focus on creating line work, a foundational grayscale, and then add color and details. Finally, we will then create custom brushes specific to the image, and play with photo-textures. By the end of this tutorial, we will have created a fully rendered Sci-fi creature and learned new painting processes along the way! Software required: Photoshop CS6.
Editing for Documentaries in Premiere Pro
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 1h 37m | 1.9 GB
- In this Premiere Pro tutorial, we'll learn how to go from footage to final edit in a simple documentary film. We'll discuss many practical considerations, techniques, and processes used by documentary editors and will become versed in the basics of the documentary edit. We'll also get into the variations between rough and fine cutting, and utilizing marking effectively to stay organized. Finally, we'll touch on cutting interview footage and B-roll footage together for best results. By the end of this Premiere Pro training, you'll be ready to tackle a variety of real issues or stories and create your own documentary films. Software required: Adobe Premiere Pro Creative Cloud.
Categories: Tutorials » Photography and Video
Editing Dialogue in Premiere Pro
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 1h 38m | 700 MB
- In this tutorial, we'll learn how to go from footage to final edit in a simple dialogue scene for a fiction film. We will discuss many practical considerations, techniques, and processes used by editors and will become versed in the basics of the dialogue edit. Software required: Adobe Premiere Pro Creative Cloud.
Drawing the Human Eye in Photoshop
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 1h 11m | 200 MB
- We'll begin this training by discussing and examining the sclera, along with the iris and pupil, to gain an understanding of the eyeball's form and surface structure. From here, we'll draw the eye from the front by focusing on the structure of the upper and lower eye lids. Following this, we'll also spend some time drawing the eye from the side where we'll highlight the structure and positioning of the cornea. We'll also draw the eye at a three-quarter view and discuss the element of perspective. Finally, we'll shade the front view of the eye to better represent the tissue covering the eye, followed by adding details to the iris, painting eyelashes, and applying some color. After watching this training, you'll have a better understanding of how to draw eyes for your own projects. Software required: Photoshop CC 14.2.
Drawing Storyboards for the Entertainment Industry in Photoshop
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 2h 32m | 950 MB
- Throughout these lessons, we'll learn how to set up a Photoshop document for a set of sequential images before creating thumbnails of our screenplay for director approval. We'll learn some of the technical jargon used in the film industry related to different types of camera shots and how to set up our perspective for each of those angles. We'll cover basic poses used most frequently in storyboarding: walking, standing, and sitting as well as some action poses. We'll take a storyboard frame through to it's conclusion, finessing the drawing and adding some shading for mood and suggested lighting. By the end of the tutorial, you should have a clear understanding of how storyboards are created. Software required: Photoshop CS5.
Drawing and Painting in Illustrator
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 45m | 155 MB
- In this series of Illustrator tutorials, we'll talk about some of the tools and techniques we can use to draw and paint in Illustrator. We'll start by taking a look at the paintbrush tool. We'll go over the different ways to adjust the settings for the tool and also ways to define the brush strokes that we can create. We'll also use the blob brush tool and pencil tool. We'll take a look at how differently the tools create strokes and shapes and how we can utilize their strengths for the needs of our project. Next we'll take a look at the width tool and width profiles. We'll get an understanding how we can utilize this tool and the width profile settings to add weight and variation to basic line strokes. And finally, we'll learn the process of making a custom pattern brush. This course goes over some of the ways you can use the drawing tools in Illustrator to create great looking artwork. By the end of this Illustrator training, you'll have an understanding of how you can customize your tools to meet the needs of your project and illustrate more efficiently. Software required: Illustrator CC 2014.1.
Dramatic Image Relighting in Photoshop
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 1h 16m | 520 MB
- Welcome to this course, where we'll completely relight an image in Photoshop using a process that involves adjustment layers, masking, blend modes, and filters. We'll begin by discussing the original image and prepare it for the process of relighting by working in greyscale so that we can focus on how values are represented. From here, we'll apply curves and levels as adjustment layers combined with masking to direct how shadows and highlights are cast based upon our intended light source. Finally, we'll focus on refining highlights, adjusting colors, and applying a lighting effects filter to wrap up our project. After watching these lessons, you'll have the inspiration to relight your own images in Photoshop. Software required: Photoshop 2014.2.2.
Maya 2018 VFX Learn to Create Visual Effects Using Maya
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 12:30:00 | 3.2 GB
Lim3 Chan - Photoshop Painting Tutorial
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 30:00:00 | 4.2 GB
How to Create an Animated GIF in Photoshop
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 1:30:00 | 1.2 GB
- GIFs are a lot of fun and you’ll learn how to create one and what they are used for in How to Create an Animated GIF in Photoshop® with Jason Hoppe.GIFs can be static or animated and are most-commonly used to display images and graphics on websites and mobile devices. In this class, you’ll learn how to create animated GIFs in Photoshop® that are easy to build and is widely supported on all devices.
The Boudoir Workshop with Christa Meola
wmv3, yuv420p | Video:960x563 | Duration: 17:00:00 | 2.8 GB
- Join Christa Meola for a hot workshop on the art and business of boudoir photography. Learn what you need to know about lighting and equipment, shooting on location and in the studio, building amazing client relationships, posing, post-production, pricing and much more.The agenda will include hotly debated topics, business strategy, Q&A’s, portfolio critiques, and a series of live shoots. Take a front-row seat with Christa as she demonstrates how to work with women, from figure models to soccer moms, curvy gals and nervous clients. Watch as she relaxes stiff subjects, coaches natural movement, and captures gorgeous moments that allows each woman’s unique personality and beauty to shine.This workshop is perfect for you if you want to learn all of the exciting aspects of the boudoir market, whether you’re just getting started or you’re already a seasoned pro and ready to take your business to the next level. Be a part of this exciting and intimate event with fellow photographers around the world focused on how to create a successful boudoir photography business.
Categories: Tutorials » Photography and Video
Picture Perfect Lighting
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 09:00:00 | 6 GB
- Don’t rely on Photoshop tricks to make your portraits pop – learn how to use light to capture the moment in a camera. In Picture Perfect Lighting, Roberto Valenzuela will teach you how to make the magic happen with on-camera, off-camera, and natural light.Roberto is a photographer and educator committed to helping other photographers overcome roadblocks and produce their best work. In this class, he’ll teach you how to achieve perfect lighting in your portraits without always relying on bulky and expensive modifiers.
Categories: Tutorials » Photography and Video
Commercial and Iconic Headshots
MP4 | Video:1280x720 | Duration: 01:30:00 | 900 MB
- A headshot can quickly communicate personality and create connection. In How to Take the Perfect Headshot, Peter will teach you how to quickly and consistently capture a person’s personality by identifying and photographing their best side. As a photographer you need to walk into your session with a plan. Peter will teach you the keys to this plan and offer tips on coaching your subject through the process and helping them relax in front of the camera.
Categories: Tutorials » Photography and Video
Commercial and Iconic Headshots
MKV | Video:854x480 | Duration: 05:40:00 | 1.5 GB
- Ready to add a new, lucrative dimension to your photography business? Join creativeLIVE instructor Lou Freeman to learn everything you need to know to take controlled, candid, and commercial portraits and headshots.The skills you learn throughout this workshop can be applied to iconic portraits, pageant and glamour shots, headshots and other commercial photos, and beyond. You’ll learn about the industry standards for each type of portrait, including how to work professionally with a wide variety of clients. Lou will guide you through determining the unique goal of each shoot and developing a plan for giving clients the results they want. As Lou takes portraits live in-studio, she’ll share foolproof lighting and posing strategies. You’ll also build strategies for marketing and pitching to clients. By the end of this course, you’ll have the artistic skills to take classic, iconic portraits and the marketing skills to attract clients who’ll drive your business
Categories: Tutorials » Photography and Video
Bellies and Babies Photography
MP4 | Video:1280X720 | Duration: 17:00:00 | 2.9 GB
- Join renowned children’s photographer Sandy Puc’, as she shows you how to capture enchanting images that tug at your heartstrings and bring big business to your studio. In three days with tons of hands-on shooting, you’ll learn how to catch natural expressions, what must-have tools every studio needs, and how to roll with any situation to get the best from your tiny subjects.
Categories: Tutorials » Photography and Video
Creating Impact in a Dull Space
FLV | Video:1280X720 | Duration: 1:30:04 | 690 MB
- Brooke Shaden is the queen of crafting ephemeral photo shoots. In only 90 minutes, using a simple black backdrop and natural window light, Brooke is going to show you a number of different ways to create striking portraits through the use of wardrobe, simple props, and quick Photoshop editing. This segment is perfect for an aspiring photographer looking for creative ways to enhance your portfolio or for a seasoned pro looking to reinvent your style.
Retouching Techniques for Hair in Photoshop
MP4 | Video:1280X720 | Duration: 1:20:04 | 595 MB
- Retouching hair is hard! Demystify how to best treat hair for beauty and compositing jobs.Lisa Carney will teach how to create the best mask for hair using channel pulling, selections and masking.Lisa will go over techniques for illustrating hair, creating custom brushes, using hair parts and using Layer Blend modes to your advantage. Retouch, composite and edit with hair with confidence!
Frequency Separation for Portraits
MP4 | Video:1280X720 | Duration: 1:20:04 | 730 MB
- Lisa Carney will go over the basic formula, demystifying the process so that you can incorporate Frequency Separation into most of your portrait and retouching jobs. She'll show how to incorporate filters, paint and blend modes to really make your portraits sing. Learn how to utilize this powerful technique for more of your heavy lifting retouching needs.
