Friday, February 25, 2011

Lynda - Photoshop CS3 Color Correction

Lynda - Photoshop CS3 Color Correction
Author:Taz Tally | 12 topics | Duration: 07:13:38 | 1 DVD | .iso | 921 MB
Genre: Video training
Photoshop CS3 Color Correction is all about color: from customizing Photoshop color settings to accessing color correction tools with keyboard shortcuts to understanding the intricacies of histograms. Color correction expert Taz Tally Ph.D., explains each step of the process, including how to evaluate an image, determine what steps are required, adjust image dimensions, linear resolution, and mode, identify and correct shadows, remove screens and noise, retouch flaws, use curves and the color sampler, and much more. Exercise files accompany the tutorials.

Topics include:

* Setting up Photoshop CS3 for color correction
* Managing images with Bridge CS3
* Understanding color image fundamentals
* Evaluating images quickly and accurately
* Determining whether to correct or adjust
* Evaluating and fixing physical characteristics
* Fine-tuning brightness and contrast
* Proofing and gamut testing

Maya 2011: Creating Natural Environments 2011

Maya 2011: Creating Natural Environments 2011- ISO | 651MB
Genre: Elearning

In Maya 2011: Creating Natural Environments, author Aaron F. Ross demystifies a common challenge of 3D modeling: fashioning realistic natural environments such as landscapes, atmospheres, and foliage. Starting with flat terrain, Aaron shows how to sculpt various types of geometry and smooth out jagged, polygonal edges. The course also covers creating convincing backgrounds and clouds, populating a scene with foliage using 3D Paint Effects, and incorporating natural light. Exercise files accompany the course.
Recommended prerequisite: Maya 2011 Essential Training

Lynda.com : Adobe Connect Essential Training (2011)


Lynda.com : Adobe Connect Essential Training (2011)
English | H264 134kbps | 950x540 15fps | MP3 95kbps | 452MB
Genre: Video Training

In Adobe Connect Essential Training, author Tim Plumer, Jr. explains how to deliver and host interactive web meetings, webinars, and e-learning tutorials using Adobe Connect. The course covers the software's many tools for streamlining communication and engaging participants, such as the screen sharing, full-screen, and whiteboard features. Also included are tutorials on recording presentations, video conferencing, and using Connect with an iPhone or Android-based smartphone. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:
Creating a new meeting
Understanding and managing pods
Incorporating PDFs, JPEGs, and interactive content
Enabling public and private chat sessions for attendees
Sharing files and links
Polling an audience
Using a web camera
Controlling a participant's screen