http://www.downeach.com/ ru Downeach.com DataLife Engine http://www.downeach.com/video_training/2263-lynda.com-3ds-max-9-modeling.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/2263-lynda.com-3ds-max-9-modeling.html Whether the goal is to create action-packed video games, corporate logos, mechanical assemblies, or elaborate architectural visualizations, 3ds Max 9 Modeling teaches the appropriate methods. Instructor Steve Nelle explains how to model all kinds of objects with the software’s vast array of modeling tools. Using hands-on examples, Steve discusses and demonstrates the building process from start to finish. Real-world projects are incorporated throughout the course to highlight key concepts and techniques. Exercise files accompany the tutorials. Topics Include: Comprehending the geometry of modeling Editing with 2D and 3D shape commands Extruding objects Lathing objects Lofting objects Creating a low polygon human character Creating architectural objects NURBS and Patch modeling Booleans and other compound modeling techniques Adding and minimizing geometry Grouping, attaching, and linking objects Merging and importing files Duration:13.5 hours On 1 DVD-ROM Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:25:14 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/2059-lynda.com.adobe.illustrator.cs4.new.features.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/2059-lynda.com.adobe.illustrator.cs4.new.features.html The long-awaited addition of multiple artboards will be sufficient reason for some Illustrator users to upgrade, but Mordy Golding also discusses many other noteworthy features and improvements in Illustrator CS4 New Features. 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Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:25:35 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1748-lynda-after-effects-cs4-essential-training.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1748-lynda-after-effects-cs4-essential-training.html Released on: 10/13/2008 In After Effects CS4 Essential Training, Chad Perkins teaches fundamental motion graphics design techniques from the ground up. He shows how to gather video, audio, and graphical source materials into layered compositions, make edits and adjustments, then bring it all to life with a powerful array of visual effects and animation techniques. These skills are demonstrated in a series of increasingly intricate projects, from creating a galaxy to building a fantasy battle scene. Chad also demonstrates workflows for keying and compositing, shows how to integrate with other applications, shares useful tips and secrets, and much more. Exercise files accompany the course. Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:24:42 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1747-lynda.com-photoshop-cs4-essential-training.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1747-lynda.com-photoshop-cs4-essential-training.html Photoshop has become an indispensible tool for photographers, designers, and all other creative professionals, as well as students. Photoshop CS4 Essential Training teaches a broad spectrum of core skills that are common to many creative fields: working with layers and selections; adjusting, manipulating, and retouching photos; painting; adding text; automating; preparing files for output; and more. Instructor Jan Kabili demonstrates established techniques as well as those made possible by some of the new features unique to Photoshop CS4. This course is indispensable to those who are new to the application, just learning this version, or expanding their skills. Example files accompany the course. Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:23:03 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1746-after-effects-cs4-new-features.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1746-after-effects-cs4-new-features.html After Effects CS4 New Creative Techniques. with: Chris Meyer and Trish Meyer After Effects CS4 Getting Started After Effects CS4 New Features After Effects CS4 New Creative Techniques Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:22:24 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1745-lynda.com-flash-cs4-professional-essential.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1745-lynda.com-flash-cs4-professional-essential.html Flash is a powerful multimedia creation tool that can be used to build simple animations, full-featured applications, and everything in between. In Flash CS4 Professional Essential Training, Todd Perkins offers new Flash users a thorough explanation of the interface, tools, and techniques at the heart of any project. He shows how to use the latest iteration of the Flash drawing tools and timeline, work with text and symbols, and create tweens and other simple animations. Todd also explores multimedia elements like bitmap graphics, sound, and video. He shows how to use ActionScript 3.0 to add interactivity to Flash projects, discusses integration with other Adobe applications, and more. Exercise files accompany the course. Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:20:50 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1744-lynda.com-3ds-max-2009-beyond-the-basics.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1744-lynda.com-3ds-max-2009-beyond-the-basics.html Picking up where 3ds Max 2009 Essential Training left off, 3ds Max 2009 Beyond the Basics thoroughly explores materials, lights and cameras, animation techniques, rendering, special FX, and more. Those new to 3D animation will gain the most by simply working through the chapters in sequence, while experienced users can jump directly to a particular subject of interest. Lessons are reinforced with projects that apply each new technique to a real-world scenario. Instructor Steve Nelle also shares valuable tips and insights gained during his years of working as a professional animator. As he says, "There's a lot more to becoming an animator than simply knowing which button to push!" Example files accompany the course. Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:20:13 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1743-lynda.com-illustrator-cs4-essential-training.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1743-lynda.com-illustrator-cs4-essential-training.html Illustrator can be used to accomplish many different design tasks. For this reason, Illustrator CS4 Essential Training teaches core concepts and techniques that can be applied to any workflow for print, the web, or assets that will find their way into other applications. Mordy Golding explains the elements that make up vector graphics—paths, strokes, and fills—and shows how to use each of Illustrator's drawing tools. He demonstrates how to combine and clean up paths, and organize them into groups and layers. Mordy also covers text editing, working with color, expressive brush drawing, effects, and much more. Exercise files accompany the course. Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:19:38 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1742-lynda.com-dreamweaver-cs4-essential-training.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1742-lynda.com-dreamweaver-cs4-essential-training.html with: James Williamson To get the most out of Dreamweaver CS4, it's important not only to master the application, but also to understand fundamental concepts of modern web design. James Williamson teaches just that in Dreamweaver CS4 Essential Training, covering everything from site structure to the value of standards-compliant XHTML and CSS. He shows how to create clean and accessible code in Dreamweaver, as well as how to publish compelling content. James demonstrates how to use a variety of techniques for adding interactivity, creating and styling forms and tables, and saving time with templates. He explains the benefits of using programs like Word and Photoshop to speed up workflow, and shows how to publish and manage finished sites. Exercise files accompany the course. Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:18:51 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1739-lynda.com-3ds-max-2009-essential-training.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1739-lynda.com-3ds-max-2009-essential-training.html As the most widely used 3D animation software in the world, 3ds Max is capable of creating stunning visual effects for a broad range of purposes. It can be used to create effects for everything from video games and feature films to architectural walkthroughs and mechanical designs. In 3ds Max 2009 Essential Training, instructor Steve Nelle provides a thorough introduction to the principles of 3D modeling, while also sharing practical techniques that experienced users can apply to their own workflows. Steve establishes the principles and best practices of the 3D production process, introduces the 3ds Max interface, and explores modeling in depth. He also demonstrates how to create and transform primitive objects, use specific modeling techniques, work at the sub-object level, and apply a variety of modifiers. Example files accompany the course. Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:12:02 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1650-lynda.com-web-redesign-strategies-for-success.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1650-lynda.com-web-redesign-strategies-for-success.html Today's web landscape is quickly changing, and web companies, in-house teams, designers, and developers are racing to keep up. Web Redesign: Strategies for Success teaches the techniques and tools to help move teams in the right direction, whether they need to do a complete redesign or just need to supplement an ongoing strategy. 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Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:40:48 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1595-lynda.com-search-engine-optimization.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1595-lynda.com-search-engine-optimization.html If you're out of sight on the Web, says Search Engine Optimization specialist Richard John Jenkins, you're out of mind. Braving the wilds of search engine myths and facts, Richard offers essential tips on how to appear at the top of search results in Yahoo!, Google, and other popular search engines. From purchasing placement to optimizing keyword variations, from avoiding "black hat" SEO practices to setting up a search-friendly site, Richard covers it all. He also shares how to best submit your Web pages for indexing, how to monitor page rank, and how to build a solid base of links to your site. A must-watch video tutorial for experienced website publishers and for those just getting into the Web game. Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:38:45 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1594-lynda.com-autodesk-autocad-2009-new-features-with.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1594-lynda.com-autodesk-autocad-2009-new-features-with.html AutoCAD 2009 may only be twelve months newer than AutoCAD 2008, but it is a landmark release, sporting a brand new interface that may seem intimidating at first glance. In AutoCAD 2009 New Features, CAD manager Jeff Bartels covers every new and updated aspect of the interface, drafting tools, and visualization features, making this course both a tour and a reference for anyone considering an upgrade from a prior release. While exploring these new features, Jeff also shares the cutting-edge skills required to make the most productive use of them. Example files accompany the course. Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:37:57 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1466-lynda.com-photoshop-cs3-color-correction-dvd.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1466-lynda.com-photoshop-cs3-color-correction-dvd.html Photoshop CS3 Color Correction is all about color: from customizing Photoshop color settings to accessing color correction tools with keyboard shortcuts to understanding the intricacies of histograms. Color correction expert Taz Tally Ph.D., explains each step of the process, including how to evaluate an image, determine what steps are required, adjust image dimensions, linear resolution, and mode, identify and correct shadows, remove screens and noise, retouch flaws, use curves and the color sampler, and much more. Exercise files accompany the tutorials. Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:30:22 +0330 http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1440-lynda.com-final-cut-pro-6-workflow.html http://www.downeach.com/video_training/1440-lynda.com-final-cut-pro-6-workflow.html Designed with the editor in mind, Final Cut Pro 6 Workflow explores the nuts and bolts of this software with concise and thorough tutorials. Instructor Frank Rohmer covers everything from setting up a new project to working with effects and color. He walks through how to create and edit a project in Final Cut Pro 6 from beginning to end, including how to animate photos, filters, and mattes; manipulate audio features; and mix HD and SD formats. Frank also offers advanced tips and tricks that every editor should know. Video Training, Lynda.com POSTiGA Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:08:20 +0330