Kelby Training Instructors

Rafael Concepcion

Rafael Concepcion (RC) is an Education and Curriculum Developer for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals. An Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop and Illustrator, he has over 10 years in the I.T and e-commerce industry.

RC has held training seminars in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. His training and technical experience has allowed him to work projects for IBM Global Services, Buy4Now, Intershop Communications GmbH, Time Warner, Bertlesmann, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, and Grupo Financiero Banamex. He holds a B.A.in Education and English Literature from the State University of New York college at Plattsburgh.

Online Classes by Rafael Concepcion

  • PhotographyPortfolio Power

  • Learn some quick techniques and strategies for getting your images on a portfolio on the web. This class presumes that you have some basic knowledge of FTP and feel comfortable copying/pasting code.

    Lesson 01 Lightroom 3 - HTML Export and FTP Upload (10:05)
    Lesson 02 Lightroom 3 - Simpleviewer and Simpleviewer 2 (9:21)
    Lesson 03 Using Adobe Bridge to Create a Portfolio (6:16)
    Lesson 04 Dreamweaver and Flickr Together (10:41)
    Lesson 05 Flickr and TTG Simpleviewer 2 Template (4:34)
    Lesson 06 Portfolio Building with JQuery Galleria (6:20)
    Lesson 07 Adding Your Images to Galleria (6:50)
    Lesson 08 Putting It All Together - HTML and Galleria (11:15)
    Lesson 09 Flash Components - A Quick Overview (8:37)
    Lesson 10 Customizing Your FWDesign Gallery, Part 1 (15:34)
    Lesson 11 Customizing Your FWDesign Gallery, Part 2 (8:17)
    Lesson 12 Ipad JQuery Template - Fireleaf Design (11:59)
    Lesson 13 Customizing the Fireleaf Design Template (9:12)
    Lesson 14 Redirecting Based on Browser Types (8:53)

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  • PhotographyLightroomLightroom 3 for the Web

  • Learn how to use Lightroom 3 to do one thing very well and very quickly; get your prints onto the internet.

    Lesson 01 Overview of the HTML Web Output Module (7:32)
    Lesson 02 Creating a Header Graphic for an HTML Page (7:36)
    Lesson 03 Using the FTP Options in Lightroom 3 (3:07)
    Lesson 04 Learning About Subdirectories (8:35)
    Lesson 05 Uploading Images to Subdirectories (7:30)
    Lesson 06 Use Basic HTML to Link Back to a Parent Web Page (5:44)
    Lesson 07 Create a Full Website Using Lightroom 3 Web Module (11:03)
    Lesson 08 Using the Simpleviewer Gallery in Lightroom 3 (5:44)
    Lesson 09 Going Pro with Simpleviewer 3 (10:57)
    Lesson 10 Download and Install Slideshow Pro (4:53)
    Lesson 11 Using the Lightroom Web Galleries in a Wordpress Installation (9:05)
    Lesson 12 Using the Lightroom Web Galleries in a Dreamweaver Installation (8:06)
    Lesson 13 Using Slideshow Pro in Dreamweaver (4:57)
    Lesson 14 Using Flickr Publish Services with Lightroom 3 (5:45)
    Lesson 15 Implement Flickr with Dreamweaver and Wordpress (3:46)

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  • CS5IllustratorIllustrator CS5 Power Session

  • Illustrator CS5 has gone through some major changes. From Beautiful Strokes, to being able to design in a 3D plane, Adobes flagship Illustration software really needs to be experienced to be believed. NAPP Instructor RC Concepcion takes you through all of the changes that have been made in Illustrator CS5. There is no faster way to get up to speed than a Power Session.

    Lesson 01 Introduction (0:59)
    Lesson 02 Using the Width Tool for Changing Strokes (7:13)
    Lesson 03 Working with Dashes and Arrowheads in Illustrator CS5 (5:10)
    Lesson 04 Draw Behind/Draw Inside (5:23)
    Lesson 05 Bristle Brush Overview (4:53)
    Lesson 06 Shape Builder and Pixel Grids (6:07)
    Lesson 07 Naming Your Artboards (10:30)
    Lesson 08 9 Slice Scaling with Graphics (2:36)
    Lesson 09 Using Perspective Drawing 1 (11:56)
    Lesson 10 Segmented Brushes in Illustrator (2:08)
    Lesson 11 Roundtrip with Flash Catalyst (8:37)
    Lesson 12 Conclusion (0:41)

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  • CS5FlashFlash Catalyst Crash Course

  • Many times, designers want to be able to put together online experiences without having to learn code. From small microsites, to add ons to existing websites, the more engaging we can make our online experience the better. RC Concepcion takes you through Adobes newest software Flash Catalyst CS5. By designing a small microsite, you will be able to master the necessary pieces to get you designing great interactivity, with no code.

    Lesson 01 Introduction (0:56)
    Lesson 02 Overview of the Interface and HUD (5:51)
    Lesson 03 Importing from Photoshop CS5 (9:59)
    Lesson 04 Importing Illustrator CS5 Content (9:41)
    Lesson 05 Buttons and Organization (7:34)
    Lesson 06 Working with States and Transitions (8:46)
    Lesson 07 Creating Duplicate States and Adding Interaction (7:22)
    Lesson 08 Creating Text Blocks and Scrolling Content (8:22)
    Lesson 09 Importing Images to Library and Replacing Artwork (8:20)
    Lesson 10 Importing Video in Flash Catalyst (6:08)
    Lesson 11 Adding Sound to your Project and Selecting Specific States (3:56)
    Lesson 12 Make your Own Component - Scrollbar (10:41)
    Lesson 13 Creating an Action Sequence (5:43)
    Lesson 14 Creating a Data List (9:09)
    Lesson 15 Publishing Your Flash Catalyst Project (3:14)
    Lesson 16 Conclusion (0:35)

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  • CS5PhotoshopMastering Camera Raw in CS5

  • As a photographer, you have two options to take pictures; JPG and RAW. In both scenarios, you are going to need a consistent workflow for color correction, sharpness, and special effect. Join NAPP Instructor RC Concepcion as he walks you through all of the buttons, options, and functions of Adobe Camera Raw. At the end of the course, you will be a Camera Raw Master!

    Lesson 01 Introduction (0:41)
    Lesson 02 Raw Versus JPG (7:26)
    Lesson 03 Opening a RAW File in Adobe Camera Raw (2:00)
    Lesson 04 Opening a JPG file in Adobe Camera Raw (3:19)
    Lesson 05 Changing White Balance for your Images (4:38)
    Lesson 06 Using Exposure and Recovery (4:18)
    Lesson 07 Adding Fill Light and Blacks (3:05)
    Lesson 08 Using Clarity, Vibrance and Saturation (4:27)
    Lesson 09 Updating your XMP files, Writing to DNG, and Syncrhonizing files (6:26)
    Lesson 10 Sharpening and Noise Removal for your Images (7:44)
    Lesson 11 Creating Black and Whites and Split Tones (7:41)
    Lesson 12 Adding Grain and Vignette Special Effects (5:47)
    Lesson 13 Process Version and Profiles (6:23)
    Lesson 14 Using Presets and Snapshots (4:29)
    Lesson 15 Using Crop/Straighten, and Adjustment Brushes (12:13)
    Lesson 16 Using the Clone and Redeye Tool (6:12)
    Lesson 17 Using the Eyedropper and Searching for Gray (4:50)
    Lesson 18 Exploring the Preferences of Camera Raw (4:15)
    Lesson 19 Lens Correction in Camera Raw 6 (2:10)
    Lesson 20 Conclusion (0:48)

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  • ApplicationsPhotographyWordpress Basics for Photographers 2

  • Once you have a basic Wordpress site up to show your Photography, there are a few things you can do to spice it up and make it look more professional. RC Concepcion takes you through the things he likes to use to make the most of using Wordpress for Photography.

    Lesson 01 Introduction (0:52)
    Lesson 02 What is a Widget (8:40)
    Lesson 03 Installing a Lightbox Plugin (9:07)
    Lesson 04 Using a Flickr Gallery in A Post (4:43)
    Lesson 05 Adding Video to a Post with Blip.TV (5:45)
    Lesson 06 Installing The Shadowbox Plugin (4:50)
    Lesson 07 Using Photoshop Zoomify with Shadowbox (13:54)
    Lesson 08 Using Lightroom, Simpleviewer, and Your Blog (9:38)
    Lesson 09 Using Photoshop, Simpleviewer and Your Blog (8:47)
    Lesson 10 Purchasing and Downloading a Theme - Elegant Themes (8:55)
    Lesson 11 Configuring Elegant Themes Thumbnails with Custom Fields (9:49)
    Lesson 12 Modifying the Look and Feel of the Template (11:25)
    Lesson 13 Using JQuery Based Gallery instead of Default Gallery (10:28)
    Lesson 14 Adding Posts to Categories, Sub Categories and Multiple Categories (10:55)
    Lesson 15 Moderating Comments and Changing the Theme (7:57)
    Lesson 16 Conclusion (0:37)

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  • ApplicationsPhotographyWordpress Basics for Photographers

  • Learn all the steps. From purchasing a domain name and web space, to installing Wordpress, creating pages and posts, to adding images. You will be amazed by how easy it is to setup your own photography blog! RC Concepcion takes you through from start to finish!

    Lesson 01 Introduction (0:38)
    Lesson 02 An Introduction to Wordpress (6:29)
    Lesson 03 Setting Up a Domain Name - Godaddy (10:00)
    Lesson 04 Setting Up a Hosting Account - Godaddy (3:22)
    Lesson 05 Attaching Your Host and Using CuteFTP (8:26)
    Lesson 06 Installing WordPress (6:02)
    Lesson 07 Logging Into the Wordpress App (4:24)
    Lesson 08 Creating a Page and SubPage (6:45)
    Lesson 09 Images For Your Website (8:08)
    Lesson 10 Creating Categories (7:02)
    Lesson 11 Using a Wordpress Theme (10:44)
    Lesson 12 Blog Housekeeping (9:04)
    Lesson 13 Installing a Plugin: Google Analytics (4:26)
    Lesson 14 Using Bloglines to Get More Inspiration (3:46)
    Lesson 15 Conclusion (0:51)

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  • FireworksDreamweaverFireworks CS4 and Dreamweaver CS4: The Killer Combination

  • A down-to-basics course on how to use Fireworks CS4 and Dreamweaver CS4 to build a website.

    Lesson 01 Introduction (0:26)
    Lesson 02 Getting Around the Program (5:33)
    Lesson 03 Using Vector Shape Tools (6:55)
    Lesson 04 Using the Line and Pen Tool (5:38)
    Lesson 05 Aligning and Spacing (8:32)
    Lesson 06 Working with Colors and Gradients (9:35)
    Lesson 07 Type for Layout (12:38)
    Lesson 08 Using Styles on Shapes (10:18)
    Lesson 09 Using Fireworks Raster Tools (14:16)
    Lesson 10 Using the Common Library (12:50)
    Lesson 11 Putting It Together (14:24)
    Lesson 12 Master Pages (10:27)
    Lesson 13 Exporting the Graphic Comp (11:25)
    Lesson 14 Creating a Layout for CSS Export (13:53)
    Lesson 15 Moving from Table to CSS - Fireworks to Dreamweaver (9:12)
    Lesson 16 Finishing with Templates (15:25)
    Lesson 17 Conclusion (1:00)

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  • DreamweaverDreamweaver CS4 for Beginners

  • Learn the functions and capabilities of Dreamweaver CS4 as RC goes through the basics of building and designing a website with the new version

    Lesson 01 Introduction (0:31)
    Lesson 02 Getting Started (2:36)
    Lesson 03 Defining a Site (6:26)
    Lesson 04 Adding Content (4:19)
    Lesson 05 Installing Extensions (4:35)
    Lesson 06 Cascading Style Sheets (7:56)
    Lesson 07 Creating CSS (11:51)
    Lesson 08 CSS IDs (13:45)
    Lesson 09 Modifying IDs (9:36)
    Lesson 10 Creating a Layout (14:55)
    Lesson 11 Creating a Template (8:31)
    Lesson 12 Linking (17:37)
    Lesson 13 Clean Up (7:24)
    Lesson 14 Setting Up Forms (16:49)
    Lesson 15 Publishing a Site (6:32)
    Lesson 16 Conclusion (0:50)

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  • PhotographyLightroomDreamweaverOnline Photo Portfolios with Lightroom 2 and Dreamweaver CS4

  • In this course, RC explains the process of creating an online Photo Portfolio site using Lightroom 2 and Dreamweaver CS4

    Lesson 01 Introduction (0:37)
    Lesson 02 Using Collections and Collection Sets (8:39)
    Lesson 03 Module Specific Collections (4:31)
    Lesson 04 Creating an HTML Gallery (5:36)
    Lesson 05 FTP Overview, and FTP Inside of Lightroom 2 (9:00)
    Lesson 06 Project Structure and Website Definition in Dreamweaver CS4 (7:37)
    Lesson 07 Using CSS for the Site Layout (7:45)
    Lesson 08 Using Templates in Dreamweaver CS4 (7:42)
    Lesson 09 Creating a Flash Gallery in Lightroom 2 (7:47)
    Lesson 10 Applying the Template to a Lightroom 2 Gallery (7:19)
    Lesson 11 Adding Pages and Creating Links (10:58)
    Lesson 12 Modifying the Site Using More CSS (12:07)
    Lesson 13 Changing the Photo Gallery and Upgrading Simpleviewer (7:34)
    Lesson 14 Publishing Your Website (2:05)
    Lesson 15 Conclusion (0:41)

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  • FlashFlash CS4 for Beginners

  • RC Concepcion goes over how to create animations using Adobe Flash CS4

    Lesson 01 Introduction (0:43)
    Lesson 02 The Flash CS4 Interface (4:06)
    Lesson 03 Using the Drawing Tools in Flash CS4 (12:20)
    Lesson 04 Overview of the Pen Tool (14:45)
    Lesson 05 Selecting Objects in Flash CS4 (10:17)
    Lesson 06 Painting Objects in Flash CS4 (11:13)
    Lesson 07 Working with Text in Flash CS4 (7:34)
    Lesson 08 Importing AI files, Layers and Groups (13:55)
    Lesson 09 Using Symbols (13:55)
    Lesson 10 Using Classic Tweens (11:22)
    Lesson 11 New Tweening, Paths, and Easing (14:05)
    Lesson 12 3D Rotation in Flash CS4 (15:29)
    Lesson 13 Putting it Together! (16:50)
    Lesson 14 Basic Actions in Flash CS4 (15:29)
    Lesson 15 Importing PSD, Buttons, and Web Links (16:02)
    Lesson 16 Publishing Your Movie (5:36)
    Lesson 17 Conclusion (0:38)

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  • PhotoshopDreamweaverBuilding a Website with Photoshop CS4 and Dreamweaver CS4

  • RC explains the process of creating a website layout using Photoshop and Dreamweaver CS4

    Lesson 01 Introduction (0:39)
    Lesson 02 Using Presets and Browser Templates (8:08)
    Lesson 03 Using Guides and Fill Layers (6:13)
    Lesson 04 Using Kuler in Photoshop CS4 for Color (7:13)
    Lesson 05 Setting up a Project Folder (4:52)
    Lesson 06 Using Shapes in a Web Layout (7:35)
    Lesson 07 Text in Photoshop for Web Layout (11:47)
    Lesson 08 Using Stock Photography for Layouts (11:58)
    Lesson 09 Texture Background Layout and Final Comp (13:42)
    Lesson 10 Defining a Website in Dreamweaver (5:19)
    Lesson 11 Redefining HTML tags - Adding Background and Header (13:55)
    Lesson 12 Modifying CSS for Menu and content Areas (19:41)
    Lesson 13 The Dreamweaver Template, Editable Regions, and Extensions (12:29)
    Lesson 14 Adding Rollover Images to Dreamweaver (8:22)
    Lesson 15 Photoshop Smart Objects in Dreamweaver (6:18)
    Lesson 16 Using Dreamweaver Web Widgets (8:58)
    Lesson 17 Tiltview/Simpleviewer - From Photoshop To Dreamweaver (12:42)
    Lesson 18 Tiltview/Simpleviewer - From Lightroom 2 To Dreamweaver (12:18)
    Lesson 19 Conclusion (0:30)

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  • PhotoshopCloning and Healing Short Course

  • RC goes through the basic functions of two of Photoshop's brush-based correction tools.

    Lesson 01 The Clone Stamp Tool (6:11)
    Lesson 02 Healing Brush (7:11)
    Lesson 03 Using the Patch Tool (1:35)

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  • FlashFlash 101: The Basics

  • Learn the fundamentals of Adobe Flash CS3.

    Lesson 01 The Flash CS3 Interface (6:45)
    Lesson 02 Flash CS3 Drawing Tools (12:27)
    Lesson 03 Using the Pen Tool (15:04)
    Lesson 04 Manipulating Your Objects on Stage (10:08)
    Lesson 05 Coloring Objects in Flash (9:55)
    Lesson 06 Working With Text (6:05)
    Lesson 07 Setting Up a Project Using Layers (18:45)
    Lesson 08 Working with Symbols (13:13)
    Lesson 09 Tweening Basics (14:34)
    Lesson 10 Tweening Basics II (5:31)
    Lesson 11 Tweening Effects - Alpha, Rotation, and Filters (12:03)
    Lesson 12 Tweening Effects - Easing and Motion Guides (12:23)
    Lesson 13 Tweening Effects - Masking (12:59)
    Lesson 14 Working with Scenes and Buttons (19:14)
    Lesson 15 Working with Basic Actionscript (18:16)
    Lesson 16 Publishing your FLA File (6:45)

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  • DreamweaverDreamweaver Level 1

  • Getting started in Dreamweaver, this course covers all the basics of website design with Dreamweaver.

    Lesson 01 The Dreamweaver Interface (5:54)
    Lesson 02 Creating a New Document (11:44)
    Lesson 03 Inserting META Tags and Using the Tag Selector (4:05)
    Lesson 04 Working with Tables (12:53)
    Lesson 05 Defining a Website (13:52)
    Lesson 06 Creating the Dreamweaver Template (10:34)
    Lesson 07 Adding Some Spice Using CSS (21:00)
    Lesson 08 Six Kinds of Links (12:34)
    Lesson 09 Behaviors and Extensions (11:50)
    Lesson 10 Flashy Stuff (7:34)
    Lesson 11 Using Forms (11:51)
    Lesson 12 Publishing Your Website (3:25)

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  • PhotoshopDreamweaverPhotoshop and Dreamweaver Integration

  • Discover how to start creating pro-quality Internet sites with absolutely no programming through the creative fusion of Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Adobe Dreamweaver CS3.

    Lesson 01 Introduction, Screen Sizes, and Laying out your Document (7:48)
    Lesson 02 Using Rulers, Guides, Units, and Adjustment Layers (5:16)
    Lesson 03 Setting Up the Project Folder, and Layer Mask Techniques (6:57)
    Lesson 04 Working with Type: The Web Banner (5:19)
    Lesson 05 Using Type for the Menus (10:10)
    Lesson 06 Using Layer Styles (7:02)
    Lesson 07 Graphical Elements as Buttons (4:42)
    Lesson 08 4 Minutes with CSS (4:32)
    Lesson 09 Creating Over States with Layer Groups (5:45)
    Lesson 10 Laying Out Text for Mockup (8:12)
    Lesson 11 Using Slices and Save for Web (13:17)
    Lesson 12 Table Based Design: Defining a Website in Dreamweaver CS3 (12:00)
    Lesson 13 Creating a Template and Linking Pages (10:26)
    Lesson 14 Adding Dummy Text and Placeholder Images (7:13)
    Lesson 15 Linking Images and Modifying the Template (5:27)
    Lesson 16 Adding Extensions to Dreamweaver and the Adobe Exchange (5:00)
    Lesson 17 Using Adobe Media Gallery Part I (9:55)
    Lesson 18 Using Adobe Media Gallery Part II (9:22)
    Lesson 19 CSS Based Design: Defining a site and using Tracing Images (10:40)
    Lesson 20 Adding DIV Tags to Setup a Template (6:58)
    Lesson 21 Copy/Paste from Photoshop CS3 into Dreamweaver (5:29)
    Lesson 22 Setting Up Rollovers in Dreamweaver (5:20)
    Lesson 23 Publish Your Website (4:23)
    Lesson 24 An Overview of Web Hosts, Domain Names, and the Internet (5:24)

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