Adobe CS3
users will already be aware that included with the
software are training tutorials to get you started,
and that is exactly what they do, get you started.
However there is much more one can do with all
applications included in the CS3 series, and
learning these by yourself would indeed be a
challenge, so then where can you go to speed up the
process, well Lynda.com have lots of video training
which is a subscription based website, and in my
opinion the very best source. However some prefer
to possess their own training which they can pull
off a book shelf, and use to brush up on their
skills and refresh their memory. In this case
example I was pleased to be able to evaluate this
fine publication “
Video Training Book - Adobe Flash CS3 Professional
With Rich Shupe.” Most of us realise
that Flash or swf plays a large roll in presenting
information advertising products and constructing
websites, and if you have bought Adobe Flash CS3
you would have done so to fulfill this purpose if
not for yourself certainly for others. Therefore
what I was looking for was a simplistic easy to use
and understand format that would provide a running
methodology for any of the CS3 applications in this
series, I was not disappointed ! Included in this
packaging was a box with a video training disc, a
reference guide to follow along with, and very
importantly exercise files so I could copy what the
instructor was doing.
My next question that was to be quickly answered was, how good is the instructor ? A fair question really, to an expert in a field they can perform functions as second nature, but could they explain it to a newcomer to understand ? that is where a good teacher shows his true colours. Rich Shupe undisputed expert on Adobe Flash CS3 performs teaching techniques in an effective way, quickly I was able to understand the principle of a task or action, that means for me not only was I able to do what he was doing, but I was capable of applying the method to my own set of media files, in my own chosen projects. For instance if you were learning a language, the key would be for you to think in that language as opposed to converting words into a foreign language, Rich does this, he gets you thinking in the Adobe Flash CS3 methodology, in time you would be able to perform a task as second nature as though you were speaking in your native tongue.
In conclusion this publication provides everything you need to master working with flash, and it does it very well, the price is good and I feel happy to recommend this to any newcomer or someone who wants to brush up on their skills.
My next question that was to be quickly answered was, how good is the instructor ? A fair question really, to an expert in a field they can perform functions as second nature, but could they explain it to a newcomer to understand ? that is where a good teacher shows his true colours. Rich Shupe undisputed expert on Adobe Flash CS3 performs teaching techniques in an effective way, quickly I was able to understand the principle of a task or action, that means for me not only was I able to do what he was doing, but I was capable of applying the method to my own set of media files, in my own chosen projects. For instance if you were learning a language, the key would be for you to think in that language as opposed to converting words into a foreign language, Rich does this, he gets you thinking in the Adobe Flash CS3 methodology, in time you would be able to perform a task as second nature as though you were speaking in your native tongue.
In conclusion this publication provides everything you need to master working with flash, and it does it very well, the price is good and I feel happy to recommend this to any newcomer or someone who wants to brush up on their skills.
When you
think of Adobe you think “Industry Standard”
another words Adobe have set the standard in
software applications that most professionals use,
and what a professional uses would be considered
complicated and time consuming to an inexperienced
observer. If you are a new user of a product like
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 you will want to learn as
quickly as possible the basics and get right into
the detailed aspects of the program. The Video
Training Book series from Lynda.com are designed to
help newcomers and enthusiasts.
The question is though, are they effective ? Well I certainly think so !
On opening up the package, I was impressed to see a reference book, a CD-ROM full of tutorial videos and the exercise files to follow along. Each lesson does not go on for too long, and the instructor clearly and slowly takes you through each lesson meaning that the student can adequately follow along at a pace he or she can cope with. The reference book is nicely set out in a large font size, paragraphs are placed with plenty of space so that it is not confusing to the reader. What particularly impressed me was the fact that each lesson has a brief description of what will be accomplished, and the purpose it will serve, coloured screenshots accompany the paragraphs assisting the student to know what to expect when applying the methodology.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 with Garrick Chow is pure excellence, he thoroughly and logically takes you through “Getting Started and Exploring The Interface” right up to “Publishing Your Site” I was impressed with his relaxed pleasant manner coaxing the viewer and carefully explaining the more challenging aspects of a task within Adobe Dreamweaver CS3.
At £35.99 its a steal, when you consider the hundreds of pounds it would cost for you to attend a class. If that was not enough, you also gain access to 300 plus tutorials on the Lynda.com website for one month. What can I say if you are struggling with Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, then get yourself a copy now. Struggling is a thing of the past. You won’t regret it !
The question is though, are they effective ? Well I certainly think so !
On opening up the package, I was impressed to see a reference book, a CD-ROM full of tutorial videos and the exercise files to follow along. Each lesson does not go on for too long, and the instructor clearly and slowly takes you through each lesson meaning that the student can adequately follow along at a pace he or she can cope with. The reference book is nicely set out in a large font size, paragraphs are placed with plenty of space so that it is not confusing to the reader. What particularly impressed me was the fact that each lesson has a brief description of what will be accomplished, and the purpose it will serve, coloured screenshots accompany the paragraphs assisting the student to know what to expect when applying the methodology.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 with Garrick Chow is pure excellence, he thoroughly and logically takes you through “Getting Started and Exploring The Interface” right up to “Publishing Your Site” I was impressed with his relaxed pleasant manner coaxing the viewer and carefully explaining the more challenging aspects of a task within Adobe Dreamweaver CS3.
At £35.99 its a steal, when you consider the hundreds of pounds it would cost for you to attend a class. If that was not enough, you also gain access to 300 plus tutorials on the Lynda.com website for one month. What can I say if you are struggling with Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, then get yourself a copy now. Struggling is a thing of the past. You won’t regret it !
(Hands
On Training) Adobe Flash CS3 Professional is
another lynda.com offering that helps new and
intermediate users of the industry standard Flash
application to become quickly acquainted with its
features and benefits. I cannot recommend this
highly enough, it approaches training with a great
deal of detail, each chapter contains step by step
exercises that any enthusiast would be able to
follow. In addition to this are colourful
screenshots and images as well boxes that highlight
tips and main points to remember.
The presentational format is extremely beneficial, each chapter begins with explaining the purpose of its content, keynote pages that explain definitions and methodology as well as important notes to remember, leading to exercises that apply the information presented. Included with the publication is a cd-rom that contains all the exercise files needed as well as some training videos to enhance the readers progress.
Todd Perkins the author of this fine publication is an Adobe Certified Instructor, which should give any budding web designer or video editor confidence that he or she should master this application within a reasonable amount of time.
The presentational format is extremely beneficial, each chapter begins with explaining the purpose of its content, keynote pages that explain definitions and methodology as well as important notes to remember, leading to exercises that apply the information presented. Included with the publication is a cd-rom that contains all the exercise files needed as well as some training videos to enhance the readers progress.
Todd Perkins the author of this fine publication is an Adobe Certified Instructor, which should give any budding web designer or video editor confidence that he or she should master this application within a reasonable amount of time.
Speak to
any Adobe Photoshop expert, and chances are they
will have heard of and probably used the Lynda.com
video tutorials. The reason is that they are top
tier. Experts who clearly know their subject
present authoritative, high quality demonstrations
on how to get the best out of Photoshop.
The Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers – Video Training Book by Chris Orwig, from the Lynda.com series, contains 3 hours of video training, exercise files and a printed reference guide. It is designed for photographers who want to learn
The Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Photographers – Video Training Book by Chris Orwig, from the Lynda.com series, contains 3 hours of video training, exercise files and a printed reference guide. It is designed for photographers who want to learn
If you are
an Adobe Flash CS3 user and are familiar with the
main features of the application, then progressing
to the next stage namely learning Action Script 3.0
will unlock a whole new world in creating fully
interactive applications, which includes web games,
and other web presentations. As always this demands
extra effort in learning but the publication
“ActionScript 3.0 For Adobe Flash CS3” part of the
“Hands On Training” series by Lynda.com, makes the
effort very much worthwhile, not only is this just
a book but it also contains exercise files and
training videos to make the interested reader feel
more at ease in grasping a new concept.
The publication authored by Todd Perkins takes you through a step by step process by introducing ActionScript 3.0 to communicating with it, it is assisted by screenshots and other illustrations bringing to life what is being explained.
This in my opinion is the best publication to purchase if you want to get to grips with the more advanced side of Adobe Flash CS3.
The publication authored by Todd Perkins takes you through a step by step process by introducing ActionScript 3.0 to communicating with it, it is assisted by screenshots and other illustrations bringing to life what is being explained.
This in my opinion is the best publication to purchase if you want to get to grips with the more advanced side of Adobe Flash CS3.
In Adobe
InDesign CS3- Video Training Book, David Blatner
walks readers through all the essentials of this
powerful layout program, sharing his techniques for
creating compelling content. The lessons cover all
the basic principles of InDesign CS3, from getting
to know the workspace and tools to using new
features such as object effects (including
feathered gradients), finer transparency controls,
table styles, new export options, and enhancements
for better productivity. The projects walk you
through the real-world process of creating
documents, working with text and objects, applying
formatting and styles, placing images, managing
color, and outputting files. Exercise files that
accompany the training videos allow readers to
follow along and learn at their own speed.
This new series offers creative professionals the tools they need to get up to speed quickly and affordably--aVideo Training Book is a great alternative to a weekend crash course! TheVideo Training Book series features the proven teaching methods of lynda.com and of authors and industry experts, such as Deke McClelland, Chris Orwig, Garrick Chow, and David Blatner, who make learning an engaging experience, bringing clarity to new or difficult concepts and software programs.
This new series offers creative professionals the tools they need to get up to speed quickly and affordably--aVideo Training Book is a great alternative to a weekend crash course! TheVideo Training Book series features the proven teaching methods of lynda.com and of authors and industry experts, such as Deke McClelland, Chris Orwig, Garrick Chow, and David Blatner, who make learning an engaging experience, bringing clarity to new or difficult concepts and software programs.
