I
am releasing the Understanding Adobe Photoshop
– Creating Panoramic Photos
iPhone/iPod/iPad application for free through
June 4. Please spread the news to all your photo
friends. Until June 5... we are giving
this application away for free. Learn how to
create breathtaking panoramic photographs using
Adobe Photoshop® and your digital camera. This
innovative application combines the latest in
knowledge and technology to accelerate your
learning.
Includes 15
training videos edited specifically for the
iPhone or iPod Touch. Offers easily
viewable screens, with zooms and close-ups of
the action.
Every lesson
includes hands-on files that you download to
your computer. There’s no need to
merely watch, you can try out every technique
on your own.
Test your
knowledge with interactive quizzes. Score
yourself as well as check your answers with
video responses.
Search
throughout the application by keyword and your
own bookmarks.
A quick
reference guide is also included to help build
your skills.
Interact with
the trainer with comments and a Twitter client.
Additionally a quick reference guide for
shooting panoramic photos is included for quick
reference in the field.
TO SWITCH
VIDEOS – SWIPE YOUR FINGER ACROSS
THUMBNAILS If
you like it, please consider a small donation to
the Pancreatic Cancer Action –http://www.pancan.org/
in memory of Marilyn Marlowe.
My new Photoshop CS5 book (okay I actually
have 2) is about to go to press. It's 100%
written and laid out. This is a great book if
you’re self-taught in Photoshop or for
classroom use. Instead of getting bogged down in
every feature, I strip the application to the
core skills you'll need to work professionally.
The book is ready to order and will
ship soon. As a bonus, it also includes 6.5
hours of training videos.
Photoshop is the foundation of every digital
career. Many users think they know it, but in
truth they have gaping holes in their training.
This book covers what a professional truly needs
to know about Photoshop. For students this book
offers a chance to explore the program
interactively. For professionals it provides a
chance to add to your skill base. The book cuts
though the clutter and is unique, focusing not
just on digital photography, but also the Web,
graphic design, multimedia, and video.
Readers will learn the basics in correcting,
editing, sharpening, retouching, and presenting
photos as well as work on specific
projects/exercises. Coverage of exciting new C5
features includes: Puppet Warp, Refining Edges,
Eyedropper tools, Merge to HDR, Content Aware
Fill/Scale/Heal, 3D Text, and Lens Profile.
The full-color book includes a DVD with hand-on
exercises and practice images as well as 72 new
video training tutorials that expand the on the
lessons in the book.
Peachpit press is
giving away FIVE copies of the brand new book,
From Still to Motion: A photographer's guide to
creating video with your DSLR. The contest runs
THIS Frida
Prizes
How to Play
Follow@Peachpit(only
followers are eligible). We’ll send a
direct message (DM) to the winner, so you
must be following us to find out if you won.
(If you’re not on Twitter yet, just go
tohttp://www.twitter.comand click the
“get started – join!”
button.)
Stay tuned on
Friday. Throughout the day, we’ll let you
know which prize we’re giving away and
the number of response you need to be to win.
(For example: “#FRIDAYFREEBIES:
Autographed copy of A World in HDR! Be the 7th
person to tweet to @Peachpit w/hashtag
#FridayFreebies to win!”)
To enter,
just send a message to @Peachpit with the
hashtag #FridayFreebies and include the special
key word (revealed in the video) in your
tweet.
All followers
can win any prize.
The winner
will be announced on Twitter once we confirm
eligibility.
I have two new iPhoto
training titles released today from Peachpit
Press. I am very proud of these and hope you
enjoy them. For you pros... its perfect for
your family members/parents. These are two
very cool titles that I made especially for
the iPhoto users out there.
iPhoto: Fix
Your Photos –http://tinyurl.com/iphotofix The videos
provide easy to follow tutorials that help you
fix common problems with pictures. You'll learn
how to straighten and crop, adjust dark photos,
and bring out the color in your snapshots. You'll
also learn how to fix soft focus, red eye, and
overexposed photos. Whether you're new to iPhoto
or even an experienced user, you'll find useful
techniques and powerful shortcuts to get your
work done faster. Each lesson includes hands on
files so you can work along with the instructor.
iPhoto: Share
Your Photos -http://tinyurl.com/iphotoshare The videos
provide easy to follow tutorials that help you
share your pictures over email or post them
online to services including MobileMe, Facebook,
and Flickr. You’ll also learn techniques
for making slideshows and creating your own blog.
Whether you're new to iPhoto or even an
experienced user, you’ll find useful
techniques and powerful shortcuts to share your
photos easily. Each lesson includes hands on
files so you can follow along with the
instructor.
I found a great
series on YouTube... an old show called Horizon
from the BBC. This episode is entitled "How to
Film the Impossible" and features an in-depth
look at Industrial Light and Magic.
When digital
cameras became commercially available, the memory
cards used to store pictures were very expensive.
Photographers could not afford multiple or
high-capacity cards, so they wanted more images
to fit on a single, smaller card. Smaller file
sizes would also enable consumers who lacked an
understanding of digital imaging to attach photos
to email with minimum technical headaches.
With these two scenarios in place, manufacturers
turned to an Internet-friendly format, JPEG. It
was a proven technology, and one that was
familiar to many users. A JPEG file looks for
areas where pixel detail is repeated, such as the
color white on every key of your computer
keyboard. The file then discards repeated
information and tells the computer to repeat
certain color values or data to re-create the
image. The drawback is that a JPEG file is lossy,
so every time you modify it and re-save,
additional compression is applied to the image.
Newer digital cameras, generally the pro models,
offer newer formats, usually called raw. These
raw (or native) formats have several benefits
over shooting to JPEG. The images are usually
captured at a higher bit depth, which means that
the pixels contain more information about the
color values in the image. Most raw files have a
depth of 10, 12, or even 16-bits per channel
instead of the 8 used by JPEG. This raw format
also has a greater tonal range, resulting in
better exposure for shadows and highlights.
The image on the left is how the camera captured
a JPEG. Making adjustments to the image is
possible, but will lead to more degradation in
image quality. The image on the right is a
properly developed raw file. Working with raw
files gives you access to greater control over an
image.
The raw file captures the
unprocessed data from the camera’s image
sensor. While your camera may contain settings
for sharpness, exposure, or lighting conditions,
the raw file stores that info as modifiable
information and captures the original
(unmodified) data that came through your
camera’s sensors. Each manufacturer treats
the format differently, using a proprietary
format. Fortunately, Photoshop and Aperture
frequently update their raw technology to support
the newest cameras on the market.
Because the raw data is unprocessed, you must
essentially “develop” the image data
within Photoshop or Aperture. You can choose to
adjust several options related to the image, as
well as the lens and lighting conditions. You can
“tweak” the image after shooting it
(as opposed to JPEG, which is limited to the
settings you had when shooting).
My son thinks
it's cool that I used his picture in one of the
lessons
If you haven't tried our new
training apps, what are you waiting for?
How about our
sale!
Understanding Photoshop Quick Fixes is$.99|iTunes–Web Demo
Understanding Photoshop Creating Panoramic Photos
is$1.99|iTunes–Web Demo (prices good through
February 1)
These apps are a lot of work, but I want to see
them succeed. We've lowered the prices
temporarily so more people will try them out.
Tell your friends and try them out (the feedback
has been overwhelmingly positive).
Includes
training videos edited specifically for the
iPhone or iPod Touch.
Offers easily
viewable screens, with zooms and close-ups of
the action.
Every lesson
includes hands-on files that you download to
your computer. There’s no need to merely
watch, you can try out every technique on your
own.
Test your
knowledge with interactive quizzes. Score
yourself as well as check your answers with
video responses.
Search
throughout the application by keyword and your
own bookmarks.
A quick
reference guide is also included to help you
build your Photoshop knowledge.
Interact with
the trainer with comments and a Twitter
client.
Our friends
atthe Peachpit User Group
Programare making a
special offer for all Mac User Groups who are
interested delivering both great information
on video production and a great price on a
Peachpit book to their members.
Richard Harrington and Robbie Carman are both
Apple Certified Trainers and have an extensive
background in video production. They talk with
publisher Nancy Aldrich-Ruenzel about their new
book Video Made on a Mac: Production and
Postproduction Using Apple Final Cut Studio and
Adobe Creative Suite, explain who it is written
for, and reveal why the Mac is their platform of
choice for professional endeavors.
A great sale over at Kelby Training... I have a
few titles up there too.
"An annual subscription ensures uninterrupted and
unlimited access to our entire library of
photography, Photoshop®, web, and creative design
courses. You'll also never worry about missing
out on new courses (posted weekly) and you'll
instantly save $100 annually (when compared to a
monthly subscription)."
The sale is $179 for a year's access. You also
can get a great book bundle for free. Three of
Scott Kelby's top Photoshop and Lightroom books
thrown in to sweeten the deal.
"Enter code CBCKNOV at checkout to receive The
Pro Photographer Bundle (while supplies last).
HURRY! Offer expires December 31, 2009"
It's always nice to
get name-checked on Scott Kelby's blog (he is the
number one technology author in the world after
all).
"Just Released: “Editing Video Shot
With Your DSLR” Online
Class
Video guru,
photographer, and Photoshop World
instructor
Richard Harringtonjust released a
new online class atKelby
Training Onlinecalled
Editing Your DSLR Video on a Mac,and
it answers so many questions about this booming
new area of creativity for photographers. If
you’ve got a DSLR that shoots video,
you’ve got to catch Rich’s class
(here’s the
link)."
Thanks
Scott – He called me a photographer...
guess I'm moving up in the world =)
My son thinks
it's cool that I used his picture in one of the
lessons
If you haven't tried our new
training apps, what are you waiting for?
How about our
sale!
Understanding Photoshop Quick Fixes is$1.99|iTunes–Web Demo
Understanding Photoshop Creating Panoramic Photos
is$3.99|iTunes–Web Demo (prices good through
November 30)
These apps are a lot of work, but I want to see
them succeed. We've lowered the prices
temporarily so more people will try them out.
Tell your friends and try them out (the feedback
has been overwhelmingly possitive).
Includes
training videos edited specifically for the
iPhone or iPod Touch.
Offers easily
viewable screens, with zooms and close-ups of
the action.
Every lesson
includes hands-on files that you download to
your computer. There’s no need to merely
watch, you can try out every technique on your
own.
Test your
knowledge with interactive quizzes. Score
yourself as well as check your answers with
video responses.
Search
throughout the application by keyword and your
own bookmarks.
A quick
reference guide is also included to help you
build your Photoshop knowledge.
Interact with
the trainer with comments and a Twitter
client.
My son thinks
it cool that I used his picture in one of the
lessons
If you haven't tried our new
training apps, what are you waiting for?
How about our
sale!
Understanding Photoshop Quick Fixes is$1.99|iTunes–Web Demo
Understanding Photoshop Creating Panoramic Photos
is$3.99|iTunes–Web Demo (prices good through
November 30)
These apps are a lot of work, but I want to see
them succeed. We've lowered the prices
temporarily so more people will try them out.
Tell your friends and try them out (the feedback
has been overwhelmingly possitive).
Includes
training videos edited specifically for the
iPhone or iPod Touch.
Offers easily
viewable screens, with zooms and close-ups of
the action.
Every lesson
includes hands-on files that you download to
your computer. There’s no need to merely
watch, you can try out every technique on your
own.
Test your
knowledge with interactive quizzes. Score
yourself as well as check your answers with
video responses.
Search
throughout the application by keyword and your
own bookmarks.
A quick
reference guide is also included to help you
build your Photoshop knowledge.
Interact with
the trainer with comments and a Twitter
client.
We've just released two very cool new
applications for the iPhone and iPod touch. These
applictons take full advantage of the iPhone and
iPod technology.
Includes
training videos edited specifically for the
iPhone or iPod Touch.
Offers easily
viewable screens, with zooms and close-ups of
the action.
Every lesson
includes hands-on files that you download to
your computer. There’s no need to merely
watch, you can try out every technique on your
own.
Test your
knowledge with interactive quizzes. Score
yourself as well as check your answers with
video responses.
Search
throughout the application by keyword and your
own bookmarks.
A quick
reference guide is also included to help you
build your Photoshop knowledge.
Interact with
the trainer with comments and a Twitter
client.
Understanding Photoshop: Quick
Fixes
Learn
how to quickly
solve common problems with color and tone
using Adobe Photoshop®. This innovative
learning application combines the latest in
knowledge and technology to accelerate your
learning. The application contains video
tutorials that cover a variety of tips and
tricks that will help you get the best out
of Photoshop. From learning how to
manipulate colors in your images to erasing
unwanted blemishes and even an entire person
from your photographs, these tutorials offer
it all. Whether you're new to Photoshop or
even an advanced user, you’ll find
useful techniques and powerful shortcuts to
get your work done faster.
Click here to visit the iTunes
store
how to create
breathtaking panoramic photographs using
Adobe Photoshop® and your digital camera.
This innovative application combines the
latest in knowledge and technology to
accelerate your learning. The application
contains video tutorials that illustrate
beginner to advanced techniques for creating
seamless panoramic images. You’ll
learn what gear you need for shooting
panoramic photos and how to use it.
You’ll also merge several complex
photos together, prepare panoramic photos
for printing, and create an interactive
360˚ panoramic movie. Whether your a
novice photographer or an advanced Photoshop
user, these easy to follow videos will help
you gain the skills you need to make amazing
panoramic photos.
Click here to visit the iTunes
store
Hey
PowerPoint lovers (and haters). My book, How
to Wow with PowerPoint is 35% off and free
shipping in the U.S. Simply go tohttp://bit.ly/c8RLd
and enter HTWPOWER at checkout.
Here are a few samples to check out.
This article
was originally written for inclusion in the first
edition of Photoshop for Video. I present it here
as I think the information is important (despite
the publisher cutting
it).
by Dave A. Anselmi
You all know the
feeling—that annoying “nag” in
your wrists, that stinging or
“tingling” feeling down your
forearms, perhaps that aching pain in your
shoulders and neck. At first it was a minor
annoyance… and now, sometimes you find
yourself “rushing” your edits, or
perhaps even not editing at all, because of the
pain.
You’re not alone. As more and more people
become “knowledge workers”, doctors
and therapists are seeing more and more cases of
Computer-Related Repetitive Stress Injuries
(RSI), or colloquially, “Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome” (CTS). And Non-Linear Editors are
especially susceptible, what with their long
hours sitting in the dark, ‘hunched’
over a keyboard, moving the mouse back and
forth.Read
More...
Here I’ve gone and
given you all sorts of things to try with
your computer. I would feel guilty if I
didn’t bring up ergonomics. The goal
behind ergonomics is to design the work to
best fit the worker. Highly repetitive tasks
are prone cause physical problems. The goal
is to prevent back injuries, carpal tunnel
syndrome, tendonitis, and other
musculoskeletal disorders.
How serious is the problem? Very. According to
the U.S. department of Labor, approximately
one-third of all occupational injuries are
directly tied to over-exertion and repetitive
motion. These injuriescost employers over $20
billionin worker compensation each
year.
ympus has released a
re-imaginedPen
Camera. The original was released
50 years ago, and cost about a a third less
than conventional cameras. The camera was
known for trying new technologies and
innovative ideas throughout its history.The
new camera allows for several lenses as well
as HD video.
To celebrate the new launch, the company
commissioned a very cool stop motion commercial.
- Shot 60.000 pictures
- Developed 9.600 prints
- Shot over 1.800 pictures again.
Check out thiscool tutorial
on lighting for photographers fromRobert Louis
Vanelli.
In this video tutorial you will learn how to
light a subject using multiple lights and what
each of those lights do for the overall
lighting scheme.
Be sure to check out this
greatinterview with Bill
Frakesof Sports Illustrated.
“Bill Frakes is an
award-winning photographer who has traveled to
hundreds of countries to capture some of the most
exciting moments from the Olympics to covering a
six-man football team in the fields of Nebraska.
As a staff photographer for Sports Illustrated,
many of his images have captured the rough and
beautiful essence of sports. His advertising
clients include Nike, Coca-Cola, IBM, Nikon,
Reebok and so many more. He’s won the
coveted Newspaper Photographer of the Year in the
Prestigious Pictures of the Year competition. He
was a member of the Miami Herald staff that won
the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of
Hurricane Andrew. He has also been awarded the
Gold Medal by World Press Photo.”
This is
part two of our article on effectively
compressing video for the web and multimedia. Be
sure to read part one if you haven’t done
so.
Need to get your video
delivered to your audience? Then
there’s probably going to be some
compression involved. Don’t let
hardware or software get in your way.
Let’s take a common sense approach to
getting your video out there.
Pick Your Power
There are tons of compression
tools out there, but the pro apps offer important
features like batch processing, multiple
architecture support, and customizable presets.
The five most popular options are:
Read
More...
This is
part two of our article on effectively
compressing video for the web and multimedia. Be
sure to read part one if you haven’t done
so.
1.) De-interlace your
video: Most video files are interlaced,
which means that half of one image is
blended with half of the next. On a
Television this produces smoother motion, on
a computer it produces junk.
2.) Lower your audio standards: Most users are
listening to computer audio on tiny speakers.
Cutting your sample rate to 22 or 11 kHz and the
sample size to 8-bit will often produce
unnoticeable audio changes but huge space saving.
3.) Shrink the window: While you don’t need
to make video postage stamps sized. But reducing
the window to half size creates a file that is
25% the file size of the original. That’s a
BIG savings in space.
Read
More...
Successfully getting a
video file delivered to your audience
usually means it will be compressed (heck
it’s often compressed just so we can
work with it in the first place). Making the
video file available to your target audience
is your goal, but the challenges of
hardware, connection speed, and even
operating system can affect the decisions
you make. Let’s take a common sense
approach to getting your video out there.
Read
More...
Recharge Your Creativity and Craft •
January 28 - February 1 • Playa Del Carmen,
Mexico
Now in its third
year, theEditors Retreathas become an
annual gathering for the post-production
elite. Highly experienced editors from the
worlds of film, TV and video gather to
network, exchange ideas, share tips and of
course, have fun!
Past keynotes and attendees have included such
names as Alan Heim, Sally Menke, Stuart Bass,
Chris Franklin and David Helfand as well as
Apple, Adobe and Avid experts and industry power
users. Attendees have included representatives
from HBO, FRONTLINE, MTV, Lockheed Martin, Harpo
Productions and Telemundo.
Running for 5 days and 4 nights, the Retreat
offers advanced sessions on post visual and audio
techniques and features valuable insight into
emerging trends and technologies. An equal amount
of time will be devoted to discussing the
creativity, craft and business practices of
successful editors.
To ensure that only the best of the best attend,
participation is subject to an application and
screening process. Visitwww.EditorsRetreat.comfor the full
schedule and more details.
I've got a new book
that's going to press this week. It's a short
one, but is designed to help teacher's use
Apple's iLife and iWork in the classroom. I come
from a family of teachers (having 5 elementary
teachers and 2 college instructors in my
immediate clan). I really hope this book inspires
teachers to fully integrate digital media into
their lessons.
Apple
Training Series:
A Teacher's Guide to Digital Media in the
Classroom by Richard Harrington with Ted
Lai
Price:
$19.99
Release Date: August 8, 2008
Product
Description
In
this Apple-certified guide, Richard Harrington
shows teachers how to integrate digital media
arts into their existing curriculum using iLife
’08, iWork ’08, and practical,
step-by-step projects. Developed in collaboration
with the Pearson Education Foundation in
accordance with the National Educational
Technology Standards council, the book includes
class-room tested guidelines from the
Foundation's Digital Media Arts program, as well
as inspirational profiles of successful digital
media classroom projects around the world.
Designed to be used with Apple Training Series:
iLife ’08 and Apple Training Series: iWork
08, this guide covers everything from designing a
photo essay to creating polished video projects,
and will have teachers and students producing
websites, podcasts, video blogs, and DVDs in no
time. Students learn to:
• Express a Feeling: Create a photo-essay
slideshow, add sound, and publish it on the web
• Make a Factual Case: Track data in a
spreadsheet, organize it into charts, then
deliver it as a Keynote presentation
• Make a Persuasive Case: Research an
issue, develop an argument, and create a PSA in
iMovie and burn it to DVD
• Solve a Problem: Reconcile income and
expenses in a household budget and chart
financial scenarios
• Tell a Story: Document the personal
history of a community leader in a short,
sophisticated movie
To order the book,click
here.
Learn how to use the Shape Tools to create
dynamic motion graphics elements. This tutorial
was recorded as part of a session at the 2007 NY
Post Production Conference (www.nypostconference.com).
I was
interviewed by MacEditionRadio.com about
Photoshop and creating a portfolio.Here it
is.. enjoy.
“At
the 2007 Photoshop World in Las Vegas, I sat down
with Peachpit Press and Focal Press author
Richard Harrington, and we discussed the issues
involved in creating DVDs that make your
photographs look their best. If you have ever
been confused about the proper resolution to
prepare files for DVD, television, or video
projection, then Richard’s Tips and Tricks
will fill in the blanks! Rich is the author of
“Photoshop for
Video”,
and “Understanding Adobe Photoshop:
Digital Image Concepts and
Techniques.”
and if you are working with digital
photography, Photoshop, or Lightroom, and need
to show others your photos then listen in to
this interview! Recorded at the National
Association of Photoshop Professionals
Photoshop World Conference, in Las Vegas, in
September 2007 by Harris Fogel. Posted 6/28/08
(24:09)”
Well... color me
surprised.... my new book on Aperture Hit #1 on
Amazon across several categories.
I’m not sure about the Digital Music
category... but it also took top spot as the best
selling Mac book as well.
You can check the book out here... if you’ve
gotten the book and enjoyed it, can you
please post a review as well.
When I look at what Apple
has accomplished its been an interesting
journey. The company has released a ton of
great products (and also a few clunkers). I
have found agreat imagethat lets you
see much of the product line laid out
chronologically. After all, you can't get to
the great Mighty Mouse without first passing
the "hockey puck."
It really is pretty interesting tosee the "big"
picture. Be sure to click on the
graphic so you can zoom in and view.
Forgive the short blog
posts... I'm a little busy for the next two
weeks finishing this:
“Fully updated for
Aperture 2, this comprehensive book-DVD training
combo starts with the basics of image management
and takes you step by step all the way through
Aperture's powerful photo-editing,
image-retouching, proofing, publishing, and
archiving features. Aperture 2's new features are
completely covered, including a new RAW-image
processing engine, a streamlined interface,
powerful new adjustment tools, and added
integration with Mac OS X and other Apple
products for instant web publishing and one-click
portfolio syncing. Apple Pro Training Series:
Aperture 2 delivers comprehensive training - the
equivalent of a two-day course - in one
project-based book. You'll learn time-saving
techniques for sorting, ranking, and organizing
images, effective methods for correcting and
enhancing images, plus efficient ways to display
images for client review, apply metadata, update
your online portfolio automatically, and much
more. Real-world exercises feature professional
photography from a variety of genres, including
photo-journalism, sports, wedding, commercial,
and portraiture. All the files you need to
complete the exercises are included on the
DVD.”
And by fully-updated... its a completely new book
with all-new photos and a ton of cool new things.
Richard Harrington was
recently a guest on the Plugged-In Podcast
(presented by Toolfarm). The show was taped
at Macworld and features several guests
talking about the latest in Digital Media.
Think you
know Photoshop? Want to prove it? Then pass
the Adobe Certified Expert Exam. TheAdobe Certified
Expertexams are now
available for much of the Creative Suite 3
product line including the Photoshop CS3
re-certification and ACE exams. You'll find
additional information including Preparation
Guides on theAdobesite. Prices
are $50 for re-certification and $150 for the
ACE exams.
Photoshop World
Conference & Expo – April 2-4, 2008
– Orlando, Fl
The National Association of Photoshop
Professionals (NAPP), today announced a call for
nominations for its third annual Dean Collins
Educational Scholarship for 2008. TheDean Collins Educational
Scholarshipis awarded
annually to one high school or college
educator nominated by his/her student(s) to
provide the recipient an opportunity to attend
NAPP’s annual convention –
Photoshop World Conference & Expo. The
scholarship also includes round-trip airfare,
hotel accommodations, a one-year NAPP
membership, and subscription to Photoshop User
magazine.
The
deadline to submit nominations for the Dean
Collins Educational Scholarship is Friday,
February 29, 2008.
If you've ever fought back
the urge to pull out a red sharpie to mark
up a sign or poster, then you'll like these
stickers. There's a new website
calledDesign Policethat offers
handy labels for identifying designer gaffes.
While the labels are good for a laugh... I am
sorely tempted to actually print these out on
adhesive sheets. Be sure toclick throughall five
pages... ordownload the set as a
PDF.
I just picked up a new
book that I highly recommend on maximizing
your efficiency and workflow with Final Cut
Pro. Be sure to check outFinal Cut Pro Workflows: The
Independent Studio Handbookby Jason Osder
and Robbie Carman. The book has a lot of
coverage on integrating graphics with Final
Cut Pro and is truly useful.
“Today's digital production tools empower
the small team to produce multimedia projects
that formerly required large teams. Orchestrating
a production requires more than proficiency with
the postproduction tools. Final Cut Pro
Workflows: The Independent Studio Handbook offers
a cookbook of postproduction workflows that teams
can follow to deliver an array of products to
their clients. It describes appropriate
postproduction workflows, team roles and
responsibilities, and required equipment for some
of the most common media productions.”
With an easy style and great depth,Final Cut Pro Workflows: The
Independent Studio Handbookis an enjoyable
and important read. Osder and Carman offer a
diverse background and extensive experience
with Final Cut Pro.
I've launched a new
resource site called Final Cut Help to offer you
more news on Final Cut Studio as well as
centralize all of my Final Cut resources and
training products. Here are a few things you may
like.
Congrats to Scott
Kelby and Kelby Training for launching a new
online training site. The subscription site is a
great value and offers a lot of great training on
software. Coverage is mostly Adobe tools... but I
have a few titles in the works with them that
will also cover Apple software.
Q.Before
we get started; do I have to read all this
stuff, or do you have a quick video clip
that explains it all?
A.Yup,
we sure do.Here’s the
link.
Q.So
what is subscription-based online training?
A.In the
past, we’ve offered online training
courses, and it was always “Pay as you
go” (basically, you’d pay
individually for each class you took). But now
you can pay one annual subscription fee and then
you have unlimited access to all our online
classes.
Q.You
said this is amazingly affordable. OK, how
affordable is it?
A.Our
annual subscription is only $199, or you can pay
$19.95 a month. By contrast our online classes
used to be around $70.00 each. If you took just
three classes, you were already paying more than
our new subscription tuition. Now, you get
unlimited access, all year long, for only $199.
That’s just 55˘ a day, for unlimited access
to the best Photoshop and photography teachers on
the planet.
Q.What
makes you guys different? A.We
knew we had to do something really special to
stand out from the other online training options,
so we asked ourselves what is the single most
important aspect of any online course. Is it the
topics? The price? The technology? The quantity?
The look? What is it? We think the single most
important thing is “The teacher.”
It’s who you’re learning from, and
their connection with the students. It’s
their passion, their knowledge, their ability to
communicate and share in a way that makes sense,
that’s engaging, and even fun. That’s
why we built our entire program around one thing;
bringing you nothing but the very best teachers
on the planet. Period.
Q.If
the teacher provides files for us to practice
along with, can we download them, or do we have
to pay extra?
A.You
get ‘em without any extra fees whatsoever.
It’s part of your subscription.
Q.Can
I get a sneak peek at how it all works? How about
letting me try a couple of lessons?
A.Sure,
why not. Head over to theKelbyTraining site,and
click the “Try it Now (Free)” link
at the top. You can watch the first three
lessons from any of the classes to get a sense
of what we’re doing, how the player
works, and stuff like that.
I just gave
a useful class (at least people there
thought it was) on Automating Photoshop. We
touched on Actions, Scripts, Droplets, and
Automation commands. I have a few notes
pulled together on the topic and wanted to
share them here.
•Photoshop Automation
Techniques
If you want a lot more on using Photoshop for
Video, be sure to check out the bookPhotoshop for Videofrom Focal
Press.
I recently
had the pleasure of speaking at the 2007
European Radio Conference presented by the
National Association of Broadcasters. The
event was held in Barcelona, Spain and was a
lot of fun. I presented two sessions and a
panel along with the talentedDavid
Lawrence. For those
who intended (and other interested parties)
you can download the notes here.
Peachpit
Press is running anew contestfeaturing the
$1,000 question. It's a simple question "What
equipment and software would you recommend to
a budding digital photographer if they had a
$1000 budget to get started?" Peachpit
gathered six experts (somehow I was one,
you'll find me doing my best Las Vegas lounge
singer impression).
Youvotefor the best
answer (pick me) and a chance to win the
prizes.
The contest:
Go topeachpit.com/1000dollarquestionand vote for
your favorite digital photography
package—compiled by our author experts.
You’ll be automatically entered for a
chance to win the package that you vote for.
We’ll choose one winner out of all
entries.
Adobe is
offering a free class that you can take on
using Photoshop with their video products.
It's a live online seminar and I highly
encourage you tosign up in
advance.
EVENT
DESCRIPTION:Working with Photoshop Extended
to use with Premiere Pro and After
Effects Join Richard
Harrington, author of Photoshop for Video and
Understanding Adobe Photoshop, contributing
author for After Effects On the Spot, After
Effects at Work, and Broadcast Graphics on the
Spot, to learn how to prepare your digital images
for video. Using the best professional
techniques, bring your still images to life using
Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 and Adobe After Effects
CS3. Richard is also the host of the weekly show,
Photoshop for Video and runs a blog with the same
name at www.PhotoshopforVideo.com.
When:Thursday,
November 15, 2007 10:30 AM-12:00 PM (GMT-08:00)
Pacific Time (US & Canada).
Where:online &
telephone
Sign Up:www.adobe.com/go/dveseminars
The official
Apple Training Series titles for iLife 08
and iWork 08 are on their way. The iWork
book will hit first, but both books are on
the printing press. There are a wealth of
new features and changes in these two suites
of applications (you can see videoshereandhere). These apps have
a lot to offer for both consumers and media
pros. You can find out more on the iWork
bookhere, and the iLife
bookhere. Enjoy!
The
Insomnia Film Festival is back—and while
the world sleeps, you could be making film
history. Calling all high school and college
filmmakers.
At
9:00 a.m. on October 13, you’ll get the
green light: The requirements for the 2007
Insomnia Film Festival will be posted atwww.apple.com/go/insomnia,
and your team will have 24 hours to write, cast,
shoot, edit, score, and upload your movie.
Once the films are in, your friends, family, and
adoring fans will be able to watch them online
and rate their favorites. The 25 entries with the
highest rating on November 9 at 12:00 a.m. EST
will be screened by industry professionals,
including Barry Sonnenfeld, James Mangold, and
Nora Ephron.
If your film is the biggest hit with either the
public or the pros, each member of your team will
receive a MacBook Pro, Final Cut Studio 2, Logic
Studio, and Shake so you can get started on that
first sequel. How’s that for a Hollywood
ending?
If
you came to either of my classes atPodcast and New Media
Expo. I just wanted to
offer you the handouts and resources. Heck..
even if you missed the show you might like
these.
CLASS ONE – Field Production Strategies for
Video Podcasting
The rules of the studio don't apply the same in
the field. In this session you will learn how to
properly capture your video content outside of a
controlled environment and unpredictable lighting
and background noise. You also learn how to
achieve the best results when encoding files for
various output devices. See how the experts
retain overall quality with an overview of the
latest methods and technologies. This session
will also share best practices for multi-camera
productions.
If you'll be at
the Podcast and New Media Expo show this
weekend, consider checking out these free
classes on the show floor. Podango is
offering an“Unconference,”a
featured program of the Podcast and New Media
Expo (PNME) taking place September 28-30, at
the Ontario Convention Center.
Podango, the online video and audio network that
enables publishers and advertisers to “get
heard” by today’s hard-to-reach,
niche audiences, is heralding a wide range of
topics and speakers. They include: new media
pioneer Scott Bourne, host of The Apple Phone
Show; Paige Heninger and Gretchen Vogelzang,
hosts of MommyCast; as well as Jason Van Orden,
David Lawrence and others. Speakers will share
ideas for building and monetizing audiences in
today’s niche-oriented, interest-driven new
media marketplace.Read
More...
If you are a
Windows user who likes to fix up their
photos and video... then you should check
out thenew releases from
Adobe. There are very
solid releases with a lot of cool features. I
created a few free tutorials on Premiere
Elements (I love the YouTube publishing
feature). You can check them outhereand also learn more
about Photoshop Elements.
If you'll be at
the Podcast and New Media Expo show this
weekend, consider checking out these free
classes on the show floor. Podango is
offering an“Unconference,”a
featured program of the Podcast and New Media
Expo (PNME) taking place September 28-30, at
the Ontario Convention Center.
Podango, the online video and audio network that
enables publishers and advertisers to “get
heard” by today’s hard-to-reach,
niche audiences, is heralding a wide range of
topics and speakers. They include: new media
pioneer Scott Bourne, host of The Apple Phone
Show; Paige Heninger and Gretchen Vogelzang,
hosts of MommyCast; as well as Jason Van Orden,
David Lawrence and others. Speakers will share
ideas for building and monetizing audiences in
today’s niche-oriented, interest-driven new
media marketplace.Read
More...
If you'll be at
the Podcast and New Media Expo show this
weekend, consider checking out these free
classes on the show floor. Podango is
offering an“Unconference,”a
featured program of the Podcast and New Media
Expo (PNME) taking place September 28-30, at
the Ontario Convention Center.
Podango, the online video and audio network that
enables publishers and advertisers to “get
heard” by today’s hard-to-reach,
niche audiences, is heralding a wide range of
topics and speakers. They include: new media
pioneer Scott Bourne, host of The Apple Phone
Show; Paige Heninger and Gretchen Vogelzang,
hosts of MommyCast; as well as Jason Van Orden,
David Lawrence and others. Speakers will share
ideas for building and monetizing audiences in
today’s niche-oriented, interest-driven new
media marketplace.Read
More...
If you'll be at
the Podcast and New Media Expo show this
weekend, consider checking out these free
classes on the show floor. Podango is
offering an“Unconference,”a
featured program of the Podcast and New Media
Expo (PNME) taking place September 28-30, at
the Ontario Convention Center.
Podango, the online video and audio network that
enables publishers and advertisers to “get
heard” by today’s hard-to-reach,
niche audiences, is heralding a wide range of
topics and speakers. They include: new media
pioneer Scott Bourne, host of The Apple Phone
Show; Paige Heninger and Gretchen Vogelzang,
hosts of MommyCast; as well as Jason Van Orden,
David Lawrence and others. Speakers will share
ideas for building and monetizing audiences in
today’s niche-oriented, interest-driven new
media marketplace.Read More...
If you'll be at
the Podcast and New Media Expo show this
weekend, consider checking out these free
classes on the show floor. Podango is
offering an“Unconference,”a
featured program of the Podcast and New Media
Expo (PNME) taking place September 28-30, at
the Ontario Convention Center.
Podango, the online video and audio network that
enables publishers and advertisers to “get
heard” by today’s hard-to-reach,
niche audiences, is heralding a wide range of
topics and speakers. They include: new media
pioneer Scott Bourne, host of The Apple Phone
Show; Paige Heninger and Gretchen Vogelzang,
hosts of MommyCast; as well as Jason Van Orden,
David Lawrence and others. Speakers will share
ideas for building and monetizing audiences in
today’s niche-oriented, interest-driven new
media marketplace.Read
More...
My company
recently produced a new podcast series called
OnMicrosoft (and yes, its about Microsoft).
Here's the official blurb.
OnMicrosoft—Each
week, we will talk to some of the IT Pro and
Developer community's leading experts about a
wide range of programming, systems, and software
issues. Our interviews include talks with
Microsoft’s Program Manager on the .NET
Framework- Brad Abrams, Connected Systems
Division Architect at Microsoft- Chris Anderson,
Wintellect Co-Founder- Jeff Prosise, and Group
Product Manager at Microsoft- Brian Goldfarb.
With discussions on topics including ASP.NET
AJAX, Silverlight, PowerShell WPF, Orcas and
SharePoint, we have something for professionals
working in every part of the industry.
You can check it out in iTunes by clicking here
–Video FeedorAudio
Feed.
It was a proud day
at RHED Pixel (my office). One of our new
podcasts made the front page of iTunes.On Softwarefocusses on how
software is developed, and features interviews
with the creative folks who design and program
the tools we all love.
(It's not every day that you're grouped with a
presidential candidate, CNN, and PBS)
OnSoftware—Each
week, we will talk to some of the software
industry's leading developers about a wide
range of programming and development issues.
Our interviews include talks with Java
Puzzlers author Josh Bloch, C++ Inventor
author Bjarne Stroustrup, and Java
Concurrency in Practice author Brian Goetz
to name just three. With discussions on
topics ranging from the future of C++ and
Concurrency and value driven software
development to Design Patterns, Agile
Estimating and Planning, Iterative
Development, Generics, and language
compatibility, we have something for
technical professionals working in every
part of the industry.
Is it technical... yup. But I still think you'll
find itinteresting.
I've
gotten a few letters lately asking about new
books... there are three updates and a new one in
development (more later).
But I did write a new book and thoroughly revise
another.
For your reading enjoyment and personal
education.
Photoshop
for Video 3rd Edition (previously titled
Photoshop for Nonlinear Editors)
• Major updates with tons of new content
and more than 75 new pages of material
• Over 2.5 hours of training videos
• Expanded coverage of DVD and Motion
Graphics
• In-depth look at HD graphics and workflow
• Full coverage of Photoshop CS3
Download the free
chapterhere.
You can order the bookhere.
Here's
a freechapterfrom my new book
How to Wow with PowerPoint. This is the intro
to the book and focusses on best practices for
designing graphics for the screen (so even if
you aren't a PowerPoint fan, you'll find some
wholesome goodness on here). I hope you all
enjoy it, If you'd like to order the book
clickhere.
The NAB
Podcasting Summit was a success! We had a
ton of great folks come out to fins out more
about podcasting. One of the shows, Viral
interviewed me about the conference (I was
the Program Manager for the conference as
well as a speaker). Their show is all about
the folks making Internet TV... think of it
as an insider's perspective on the whole
'podcasting thing.'
Check out what you missed (plus watch some of the
other episodes too). Take a look at Episode 19
for more on NAB.
Do you need to get your
After Effects project onto a DVD for others
to view? Bob Donlon (a video evangelist at
Adobe) offers agreat tutorialon his blog. Bob
shows you in detailed steps how to take an AE
composition and create an auto-play DVD (one
without menus that just works). This is a
great timesaver and I strongly encourage you
tocheck it out(as well as the
other great stuff onhis
blog).
Thanks for being patient (its been a whirlwind of
CES, Macworld, and family time).
I finally have the majority of my CES Handouts
online. You can access them here or in theConference
Handoutssection.
Looking for some free
training? The folks from DV Expo have put up
one of my classes onDesigning HD
Graphics. The class is streaming
video and it also has the slides synchronized
and shots of the HD Graphics I design for the
crowd. The class was taught at DV Expo West
back in November, but you can take it for
free. You'll need to register, but that only
take 45 seconds and again... it's free. Be
sure to set some time aside (this is a 2.5
hour class). Fortunately there are chapter
points and you can digest it in pieces. Plus
there are many other great classes there
including legal issues facing creatives, Flash
video, and video camera tips.
Enjoy!
Well after a few weeks
off, I have re-enterred the role of online
forum host. I have partnered with the great
folks over at DV Magazine and DV.com to
bring you a new interactive forum. This is a
great place to share ideas, ask questions,
and meet up with others who share a passion
for all things pixels. The forum is totally
free, you can access it by clicking the
forum button in the menu bar above or
through thisdirect
link.
I hope you enjoy this new service and feel free
todrop me a linewith comments or
suggestions.
The great folks over
atPhotoshop User
Magazinehave launched anonline learning
centerfor the new Photoshop CS3
beta. You'll find great articles, interviews,
and video tutorials on the latest technology
development. I particularly liked Scott
Kelby's Top 10 list and interview with John
Nack, the Photoshop product manager.
These guys have good stuff and can be commended
for making the bulk of it free to new users. Be
sure tocheck it outand explore new
options. You may also want to Join NAPP for
access to a wealth of other online materials
and training.
Long-rumored,
but finally true. Adobe has announced a
public beta program for Photoshop CS3. While
the finished program is not yet ready for
release until the Spring, it is almost ready
for 'prime-time.' You can read more about
the release onAdobe's websitefor the full
details.
If you are looking for some training, here's two
places to start:
Photoshop CS3 Sneak Peek–On the Web–On
iTunes Photoshop
CS3 Learning Center–On the
Web
To those who attended,
sorry for the short delay in getting my
final notes up. Friday turned into a day of
recovery, but you'll now find all of
thenotes
posted. While you are in the
handout section, feel free to poke around and
look at other resources. You'll find lots of
ideas that will help you out with projects.
If you wanted to take advantage of our DVD
discount (10% off atVASST.com) be sure to enter the code
GVEXPO at check out.
For most of you, it's
holiday time... a time for giving of gifts
and catching up with friends. Well I'm
brining that same joy into the blogosphere.
Exactly what am I giving away? It's a secret
and I can't reveal it to December 15th...
but check back then.
I promise some really cool free downloads that
you'll want to get. A certain legal document
prevents me from leaking any details, but you
will NOT want to miss what I have in store. Trust
me...GRIN.
If you are in need of some
new ideas or inspiration, be sure to check
out the new articles from Adobe experts.
There's a full list posted over atPhotoshopNews.comand there's some
truly great stuff in there. While the articles
skew towards digital photographers (like most
of Adobe these days), I found these two very
useful.
In case you didn't know,
the SonyPlaystation Portable (aka
PSP)is podcast compatible. Just
not right out of the box. Sony sells a
software/cable bundle called theSony PSP Media
Managerwhich lets you manage your
media library (even iTunes) and move things
onto the Playstation Portable. On the Mac
side, there's a great piece of shareware
calledPSPWarewhich lets you
mange media on your Mac and move things over.
All in all, pretty dang cool (plus it gave me
a "legitmate" reason to finally pick one up).
If you attended our
classes at DV Expo in LA, you'll want to
check out the PhotoshopforVideo.comConference Handouts
section. We had four great classes
including the hot topic of podcasting. We
shared our experiences of creating video
podcasts with the crowd and tried to educate
and inspire the audience to try it for
themselves. Check out the handouts for
yourself.
I’m still reading
this comic, but it is absolutely
amazing.Bound by Lawis absolutely
amazing, it analyzes the murky world of
copyright law in a clear way. It is an
excellent source on information for film and
video pros as well as other creative
professions. Published by theDuke University Center for the
Study of the Public
Domain, this comic covers the
essential information in the most creative and
entertaining way possible. It’s totally
free and should not be missed.
I've just posted an old
article of mine that I really like.
It’s called “The Director’s
Cut– Digital Video and
the Power of the Macintosh.” It’s
a fun article that shares a bunch of ideas on
pre-production, production, and post. It was
originally published in MacDesign Magazine
(now calledLayers). The article is totally
free and showcases a lot of products and
techniques that we use to save time and money
over atRHED
Pixel. I hope you enjoy.
Looking for a great screen
capture tool? I’ve got a new favorite
for grabbing video on a Mac. Be sure to
check outiShowUfrom
shinywhitebox. This tool is much more stable
then others I've tried and it is a true
universal application that runs great on both
Intel and PowerPC Macs. What’s truly
unique is that the video files are captured
and encoded in real time. This means as soon
as the capture is stopped, the file is ready
to use. You can create screen captures for web
tutorials, DVDs, or even HD. What will all
this power set you back? A whopping $20. Be
sure tocheck it
out.
In need of
someone training this Fall? We've released
five new titles. Three are brand new for
Final Cut Pro users:Color
Correction,Advanced
Trimming, andMedia
Management. These are three
areas that even the most experienced user can
gain speed and confidence.
We've also significantly updated two of our best
sellers: AnInside Look at the
HVX-200and a guide to
working withHD Media. There are these
and several more available atVASST.com. We hope you enjoy
them!
Well, if you're looking
for a new resource to learn Apple’s
Final Cut Studio, then check out theFinal Cut Help
podcastover at iTunes. Each week
we'll have a new tutorial on all aspect of
Final Cut Studio including Final Cut Pro, DVD
Studio Pro, Motion, and Compressor. The
high-quality video training features Apple
Certified instructors including Abba Shapiro,
Gary Adcock, Chris Phrommayon, Mason Dixon,
and Richard Harrington.
The podcast is a great way to sample our
newDVD
trainingtitles which are available
from VASST.
I've postedconference notesfrom my sessions
at NAB New York. If you attended any of my
classes, be sure to have a look. Even if you
didn't attend, you might find the resources
useful. The two most popular classes
wereColor
Correction for Final Cut ProandMotion
Control 3D. If you couldn't attend (or
want to go deeper) both of these haveDVDs available from
VASST.com.
This one came up
today when a client asked me about previewing
Photoshop graphics on a TV monitor. There's a
great product calledEchoFire, which lets you preview out
of Photoshop using virtually any video
hardware. But if DV is good enough for you,
then Photoshop CS2 has you covered.
1. Hook up a FireWire
device that uses the DV protocol like a deck
or Analog/Digital converter (I like ones
fromCanopus).
2.
Make sure the hardwire is powered up and
connected to a monitor, then launch Photoshop.
3. Work with your current document and design as
needed.
4. Choose File > Export Video Preview...
5. Specify your Output Mode and Aspect Ratio and
click OK.
So... I've never
been able to say this... forgive the
indulgence... “We're number one...
we're number one!” Okay... I’m
over it. This week our newPodcasthit #1 on the
iTunes Store for Software Training (and we
broke the Top 5 for all technology). I am
quite happy that thousands of folks are
accessing ourPhotoshop trainingand I
hope you all find it helpful. In case you
haven’t subscribed yet (it’s free)
be sure to check it out on the iTunes
store(if you
don't want to use iTunes,click
here.)
If
you're a Photoshop fan, then we've got you
covered. We've got two Photoshop podcasts you
should check out.
Understanding Adobe
Photoshop
–This is a
weekly podcast targeting new and intermediate
users of Photoshop in all industries. It's
sponsored by Peachpit TV.
Photoshop for
Video
–This one also
comes at you every week and focusses on those
issues facing video and motion graphic
designers. Other kinds of users may enjoy its
emphasis on speed and flexibility as well.
By the way... we're not the only one's who like
them. Apple has featured both on the front page
of the Technology section in their New &
Notable spotlight.
As
Photoshop World winds down, its time for
homework. Be sure to check out theconference handout
sectionfor extra
notes and practice files. If you took a class
with me, I hope you enjoyed. Have fun and keep
learning.
Looking
for a new design tool? Well this probably is not
it... but it is fun. TheOfficial Seal
Generator
can create 'official-looking' seals in a flash.
Enter your text then choose a border and an
emblem. You can even customize colors. A simple
click of the 'Go' button and an 'Official Seal'
will be generated for you. If the presets don't
do it for you, the author encourages you to make
contact.
There's a ton of funny things like this made by
the same group, be sure to check outtheir
site.
What
piece of Mac shareware has me most
excited... a cursor enhancer calledOmniDazzle.
Yup... giggle if you want. But theOmni Grouphas
released a killer program that has
dramatically changed my teaching style. This
useful application add several visual effects
for the screen and mouse pointer.
Now some of them are downright cheesy, but
educators should really check out the following
effects:
•
Flashlight–
Which points a spotlight on the area of focus and
dims the screen
•
Focal Point –Which
darkens all but the active UI element
•
Scribble – This
gives you four colored markers to draw on the
screen like a NFL commentator
• Zoom –My
favorite, which lets you marquee a selection,
which is then magnified full-screen
So yes... its version 1.0 and Mac-only (and
requires OS 10.4.6 and Core Video)... its still
worth checking out. It's $14.95 and you can
download a demo from theOmni Group
website.
If
you happen to be traveling through the
Pacific Northwest any time soon, I recommend
a stop at thePacific Science
Center.
They have an in-depth exhibit onvideo
games. It
focusses on the technology, as well as the art
and cultural issues. Seeing that the video
game industry is as big as the feature film
marketplace, its important to keep an eye on.
This exhibit explores the field through all
aspects and offers a chance to get hands-on
with a wide range of games.
I've
been meaning to visit theExperience Music
Projectmuseum
for some time. Started as a shrine toJimi Hendrixby
Microsoft cofounderPaul
Allen,
the museum offers much more. I particularly
enjoyed exhibits on the early years ofRap music,
as well as an in-depth exploration of
thehistory of
guitars.
Designers will throughly enjoy two temporary
exhibits, on oneconcert postersallows
for great exploration of typography and
print-making, whileDouble-Takecounters
classic artists like Van Gough to moderns such
as Lichtenstein. The museum also offers some
innovative computer technology that allows
all-ages to get hands on with instruments as
well as receive some digital tutoring in
musicianship.
The building itself is even a piece of art and is
aFrank Gehey
master-piecethat
encourages you to explore. Even if you're not
a passionate audiophile, the technology and
design aspects of this museum make it a
must-stop for those passing through Seattle.
We've
added a brandnew pageto
our Resources section. Come search for
“free” images at various
government agency sites. Several websites
offer images that are either public domain or
have very generous usage rights. Be sure to
read usage terms at each site.
We call them “free” as they were paid
for with U.S. tax dollars (which means they are
now free to use). Start toexplore nowand
find images for your next project (many of
these are high-resolution as well!) Please
share this page with your friends or students.
How good
are your eyes? Sure in the good old days you
could spot the fake dinosaurs and Spiderman
was a stunt man in a suit for every shot,
These days we are inundated with
photorealistic CGI on TV and in cinema. Just
how good are your senses? Head over to
Autodesk (makers of 3D Studio Max and Maya)
to take thisquiz. I got 8 out
of 10 on my first try... take alookand stretch
your brain for two minutes. Thanks toScott Simmonsfor the
story.
Well... color me
surprised.... my new book on Aperture Hit #1 on
Amazon across several categories.
I’m not sure about the Digital Music
category... but it also took top spot as the best
selling Mac book as well.
You can check the book out here... if
you’ve gotten the book and enjoyed it, can
you please post a review as well.
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