
Lynda com: Photoshop CS3 Extended: Research Methods and Workflows | 170.14 MB
Photoshop CS3 Extended: Research Methods and Workflows
with: Eric Wexler
In Photoshop CS3 Extended Projects: Research Methods and Workflows, veteran research scientist and Adobe Biomedical Image Advisory Group member Eric J. Wexler shows how to use Photoshop CS3 for detailed research and presentations with hands-on examples. Eric evaluates gel images, penetration model samples, autoradiographs, and measurement recording and workflows, he also demonstrates how to create and apply a standard curve. Exercise files accompany the course.
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Lynda com: Illustrator CS3 for the Web | 423.67 MB
Illustrator CS3 for the Web
with: Mordy Golding
It might seem counterintuitive to consider using Illustrator, the preeminent vector-based print design tool, for creating pixel-based graphics, but that’s exactly what Mordy Golding does in Illustrator CS3 for the Web. He focuses on Illustrator’s strengths alongside other tools in the web design workflow, exploring unique features such as object-based editing, and the ease of repurposing art for print and Flash use. This course requires familiarity with Illustrator CS3, and while it provides an introduction to Flash integration, the focus is on effectively turning vectors into pixels, whether for the web, mobile devices, or video. Exercise files accompany the course.
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Lynda com: Photoshop Filters | 970 MB
Photoshop Filters
with: Peter Bauer
One of the keys to mastering Photoshop is understanding the multitude of filters that comes with the program. In Photoshop Filters, instructor Peter Bauer starts by discussing what filters are and how they work, then moves on to explain the specifics of each of Photoshop’s built-in filters. Peter explores each filter group step by step, and also shows how to combine filters for one-of-a-kind effects. He also discusses how to add and use third-party filters to expand Photoshop’s capabilities. This tutorial is meant to be used as a reference guide, allowing you to select any filter’s name to quickly get an explanation and demonstration.
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Knoll Light Factory 3.02 for Adobe Photoshop allows you to design photo-realistic or enhanced lighting effects. This Photoshop lighting effects plugin adds flare and sparkle to any photograph or image, giving photographers and digital artists a unique tool for their commercial work.
Knoll Light Factory was originally designed by Photoshop co-creator John Knoll to generate Photon Torpedoes in the Star Trek movies. Knoll Light Factory provides the Photoshop lighting effects tools to design and add extremely realistic lens flares. The individual flare elements can also be used to create vibrant graphics that go beyond the typical lens flares found in Photoshop.
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Lynda.com Adobe After Effects CS4 Beyond the Basics DVD | 2.146 GB
Released on: 6/26/2009
In After Effects CS4 Beyond the Basics, Chad Perkins explores advanced techniques for working with motion graphic elements, animation, color correction, and more. Chad provides tips for working more efficiently, and then moves on to advanced effects, detailed masking techniques, and real-world expressions. Integrating Photoshop into the After Effects workflow is also highlighted. Exercise files accompany the course.
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Digital artists looking for special effects will be thrilled by Ulead Particle.Plugin, a power-packed collection of natural effects plug-ins for use with image editors such as Adobe Photoshop and Corel Photo-Paint. It has eight powerful visual effects: Fire, Bubble, Cloud, Star, Firefly, Smoke, Snow, and Rain. A user-friendly interface and sophisticated controls deliver convincing transformations for any scene in minutes.It offers loads of options for customizing your effects, plus the ability to apply effects to an object, a selection, or the entire image. Each of the eight effects has a different set of options, offering control over density, size, variance, and much more. And once youve arrived at the perfect effect, you can preview your result and click Add to save it for future use.
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Redfield Water Ripples Plug-in is a Photoshop compatible plug-in that enables you to create realistic water ripples effects.
It provides a wide variety of settings to customize the effects as well as several presets and a randomizer option.
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Luce blends radial or directional light beams into your image. Clicking on the preview places the focus of the light beams. There is a text box for adjusting the intensity of the effect. Activating the Quadric check box produces a more brightness balanced result.
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Mosaic makes your photos look as if they were created out of a mosaic tile. Photo-realistic depth and variable tile size and color options give this effect an infinite number of looks.
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