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  • Cleaning Your Digital SLR Camera Sensor
    Laurie Excell

    Join Laurie as she shows you, step-by-step, the right way to clean and care for your digital SLR camera sensor. Whether you shoot with a Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma, or any other DSLR this is a must-see class for ensuring the cleanest, clearest shot possible each and every time.

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    1. Sometimes Self-Cleaning Cameras Are Not Enough (01:04)
    2. Don't Be Afraid (00:48)
    3. Cleaning Kit (01:03)
    4. Cleaning the Camera and Lens (01:37)
    5. Cleaning the Lens (02:18)
    6. Clearing the Camera's Mirror Box (02:05)
    7. The Image Sensor (03:46)
    8. The Dry Method (02:45)
    9. The Wet Cleaning System (02:58)
    10. Reviewing the Process (06:52)
    11. Total: 00:25:16
  • Using GridIron Flow
    Dave Cross

    Dave shows users how to get started with this workflow tracking software from GridIron that helps organize and manage files

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    1. Introduction (01:00)
    2. What is Flow? (02:54)
    3. Setting Your Preferences (03:58)
    4. Flow and the Dashboard (03:37)
    5. The Map (05:07)
    6. Creating a Mac Shortcut (01:02)
    7. Flash Panels (05:00)
    8. Working with Versions (05:00)
    9. Packaging (02:39)
    10. Searching (01:20)
    11. Time Tracking (01:24)
    12. Tips and Shortcuts (02:57)
    13. Conclusion (00:33)
    14. Total: 00:36:31
  • The Canon EOS 5D and 5D Mark II
    Rick Sammon

    Photographer and instructor Rick Sammon takes you on a tour of the Canon 5D and 5D Mark II digital SLR cameras

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    1. Introduction (03:12)
    2. Recipe for Cooking Digital Photos (15:56)
    3. Must Know Info, Part 1 (07:47)
    4. Must Know Info, Part 2 (04:59)
    5. Must Know Info, Part 3 (06:36)
    6. Shared and Unique Features of the 5D and 5D Mark II (08:48)
    7. 10 Tips for Shooting Video (06:24)
    8. Camera Tour, Part 1 (08:00)
    9. Camera Tour, Part 2 (11:54)
    10. Camera Tour, Part 3 (10:49)
    11. Picture Modes (02:53)
    12. Flash Modes (06:31)
    13. Custom Functions (03:51)
    14. Shooting Movies (03:11)
    15. Wrap Up (01:29)
    16. Total: 01:42:20
  • The Canon 40D and 50D
    Rick Sammon

    Learn how to shoot these two Canon DSLRs like a professional with the advice of photographer and instructor Rick Sammon

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    1. Introduction (02:44)
    2. Recipe for Digital Photographs (15:56)
    3. Must Know Info, Part 1 (07:47)
    4. Must Know Info, Part 2 (04:59)
    5. Must Know Info, Part 3 (05:31)
    6. Shared and Unique Features of 40D and 50D (05:20)
    7. Batteries, Memory Cards, and LCD Brightness (01:39)
    8. Camera Settings (01:09)
    9. Setting the ISO (02:40)
    10. Image Quality (01:54)
    11. White Balance (05:01)
    12. Exposure Modes (08:49)
    13. Drive, Focus, and Metering Modes (06:51)
    14. Exposure Compensation and Highlight Alert (02:21)
    15. Flash Photography (07:13)
    16. Custom Functions (04:59)
    17. Live View (02:03)
    18. Plugs and Connections (03:33)
    19. Going Through the Menus (06:33)
    20. Total: 01:37:02
  • Fantasy Portraits
    David Cuerdon

    David Cuerdon shows off his process from start to finish. First, shooting a model, then adding fantasy elements using Photoshop

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    1. Introduction (02:34)
    2. The Model Shoot (07:50)
    3. Creating Backgrounds (09:03)
    4. Masking and Outlining (12:05)
    5. Creating a Feather (15:09)
    6. Creating the Feathered Wing, Part 1 (08:05)
    7. Creating the Feathered Wing, Part 2 (06:42)
    8. Adding Wings to the Subject (06:00)
    9. Vampire (05:27)
    10. Creating the Vampire (10:12)
    11. Vampire Background (08:04)
    12. Adding the Moon (08:53)
    13. Adding the Fangs (08:53)
    14. Detail in the Eyes (09:20)
    15. Creating a Fairy (13:59)
    16. Background and Foreground (06:06)
    17. Cropping and Shading (08:34)
    18. Color Adjustments to the Fairy Image (02:56)
    19. Adding Fairy Wings (05:29)
    20. Fairy Dust (10:21)
    21. Reflections (06:39)
    22. Creating the Fairy Wing (14:22)
    23. Fairies, Devils, and Vulcans: Creating a Pointy Ear (11:03)
    24. Conclusion (01:43)
    25. Total: 03:19:29
  • Introducing Adobe Configurator for Photoshop CS4
    Julieanne Kost

    Julieanne Kost, Digital Imaging Evangelist with Adobe, introduces Adobe Configurator, the new beta program for creating custom panels inside of Photoshop CS4

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    1. Introduction (01:32)
    2. Why Use Configurator? (01:02)
    3. Add Menu Items (00:41)
    4. Adding Text and Graphics (02:48)
    5. Additional Panel (01:16)
    6. Create a Panel (10:23)
    7. Saving and Exporting a New Panel (01:58)
    8. Test Panel (01:00)
    9. Distributing Configurator Panels (02:34)
    10. Additional Resources (02:37)
    11. Conclusion (00:53)
    12. Total: 00:26:44
  • Illustrator CS4 for Beginners
    Dave Cross

    Dave Cross introduces the essential tools and techniques in Illustrator CS4. Rather than attempting to cover every single aspect of Illustrator, this course focuses on the most important skills that a beginner needs to know.

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    1. Introduction (01:50)
    2. AI vs PS: Similarities and Differences (05:36)
    3. Key Concepts 1: Paths and Shapes (03:27)
    4. Key Concepts 2: Selecting Objects and Paths (05:03)
    5. Key Concepts 3: Fill and Stroke (03:12)
    6. The Illustrator Process (04:53)
    7. Setting Up a Document (02:36)
    8. Creation Tools and Commands 1: Shapes (09:20)
    9. Illustrator Clip Art (04:12)
    10. Creation Tools and Commands 2: the Pen Tool (07:33)
    11. Creation tools and Commands 3: Brushes (03:03)
    12. Pathfinder Commands (07:28)
    13. Working with Type (10:48)
    14. Editing Tools and Commands (05:45)
    15. Manipulating Tools and Commands (07:57)
    16. Coloring Tools and Commands (07:26)
    17. Live Effects (04:50)
    18. Appearance Panel (06:40)
    19. Saving (06:57)
    20. Sample Projects, Part 1 (02:25)
    21. Sample Projects, Part 2 (08:11)
    22. Conclusion (00:30)
    23. Total: 01:59:42
  • The Nikon D90
    Laurie Excell

    Professional photographer Laurie Excell goes through the menus and options of the Nikon D90

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    1. Introduction (01:02)
    2. Key Features (00:48)
    3. Assembly (01:21)
    4. Front Side Buttons and Dials (08:57)
    5. Back Side Buttons and Dials (14:11)
    6. Last of the Buttons and Dials (05:02)
    7. Playback Menu (07:20)
    8. Shooting Menu (10:12)
    9. Custom Setting Menu (08:44)
    10. Metering Exposure (06:54)
    11. Shooting Display (07:11)
    12. Bracketing Flash Controls (09:19)
    13. Setup Menu (08:27)
    14. Retouch Menu (04:01)
    15. My Menu (03:09)
    16. Video Features (09:39)
    17. Total: 01:46:17
  • Adobe InDesign and Photoshop CS4 Integration
    Terry White

    How to get the most out of using these powerful applications together

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    1. Custom Settings (03:17)
    2. Creating Frames (04:56)
    3. Placing Content (06:57)
    4. Scaling and Cropping (09:32)
    5. Resolution (05:50)
    6. Image Size (07:00)
    7. Editing Originals (08:27)
    8. Document Templates (12:33)
    9. Working with Camera Raw Files (09:06)
    10. Transparency Effects (07:21)
    11. Text Wrap (05:43)
    12. Content Aware Scaling (06:59)
    13. RGB vs CMYK Color (06:04)
    14. Color Management (02:56)
    15. Sampling Color (03:09)
    16. Colorize a Grayscale Image (04:16)
    17. Colorize an RGB Image (02:28)
    18. Place Image Inside Text (03:42)
    19. Contact Sheets (04:13)
    20. Compound Paths (04:05)
    21. Layout from Scratch (19:30)
    22. Total: 02:18:04
 
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