This video tutorial explains some of the basic functions of VisualHub. It shows how to convert a video file so that it can be imported to iMovie HD (version 5). More specifically, it demonstrates how to convert a WMV file into an MOV file. Continue reading
Creating Text-Based Animated Flash
This VTC shows how to create text-based, animated Flash in SWF with ease. Using this application, you have about 200 visual effects to choose from. Continue reading
Adobe Illustrator Basics for Dummies #15
Adobe Illustrator Basics for Dummies #15: Designing Jingle Bell Decorations Part II
In the second part of the video tutorial, we first create a green leaf and a yellow 3D ball. Finally, we bring all the parts that we’ve created to one file to finish the tutorial. The final work looks pretty good. (See the second screenshot below.) Continue reading
Adobe Illustrator Basics for Dummies #14
Adobe Illustrator Basics for Dummies #14: Designing Jingle Bell Decorations Part I
This video tutorial consists of two parts. The first video illustrates how to design a folded ribbon that can be used to decorate jingle bells. After designing a ribbon, we move on to draw a bell. Continue reading
Adobe Photoshop Very Basics for Graphics Dummies #1
Adobe Photoshop Very Basics for Graphics Dummies #1: Shortcut Keys
Successful learning of Adobe Photoshop or any graphic editing application depends on mastering shortcut keys. That’s why we begin our first basic tutorial for Adobe Photoshop with a dozen shortcut keys that are commonly used in all graphic editing applications. It will save a lot of your time to do simple tasks like using Eraser Tool, selecting Marquee Tool, grabbing Eyedropper Tool and zooming in and out if you memorize those shortcut keys. And we will use these shortcut keys a lot throughout our video tutorials. Continue reading