 
Desktop Images - Mastering the
Tools of Tomorrow
Desktop Images
produces instructional videotapes. The videos are professionally produced utilizing a
Virtual Set Technology, placing the instructor in a virtual 3D environment. The tapes
provide a full screen view of the computer's interface which is inter-cut with close-up
screen views, along with keyboard view to provide a maximum learning experience with
reduced viewer fatigue. Each video includes a time indexed reference card to easily locate
subject matter for quick review. Currently, the Desktop Images catalog features video
training tapes for Aura, Adobe Photoshop, Video Toaster, Video Toaster Flyer,
and NewTek's LightWave 3D.
Training Tapes for LightWave 3D
You're on your way to creating amazing computer generated
imagery. Cut months off your learning curve with this powerful video training
series. Discover the techniques to quickly harness the power of LightWave.
Hardcore
LightWave Logos - Character
Animation Setup with LightWave 3D - LightWave
Model One -
LightWave Model Two - LightWave Surface One
- LightWave 3D
Character Animation Basics
LightWave
Render One - LightWave
Render Two
LightWave
7 Animate One - LightWave 7
Animate 2
Boris FX Series
Boris
DVE - Learn how to use the 3D power of Boris
FX to add easily customizable, fully unique transitions & effects to
your work.
Boris Filters -
Discover
powerful techniques for combining & modifying filters, adding masks
& exploring the Pixel Chooser, a BorisFX exclusive.
Boris Basics - Maximize
your productivity when you learn keyboard shortcuts, explore hidden features
and tips and tricks that will make your work more enjoyable and the finished
product better looking.
Aura 2
Exploration
Embark on an expedition to uncover the hidden features
within. Discover advanced animation tools & powerful production
techniques. Travel along uncharted spline paths & texturing capabilities.
Explore vast layering enhancements & improved brush options that reveal
the treasure of Aura.
AURA Initiation
You have chosen to join the future of artistic expression. The synergy of motion
and color becomes... AURA. Experience the thrill of real time video painting as you follow
along with Don Ballance of NewTek. Feel the speed of lightning fast rotoscoping. Your
senses explode with virtually unlimited compositing capabilities. Yes, this is only the
beginning.
After Effects Boot Camp Basic Training
Adobe After Effects 4 is filled with new features that make 2D animation,
compositing and special effects fun and easy. And now it's easy to learn, too.
Renown AE instructor, Taz Goldstein, brings his intensive 2 hour workshop to
the small screen. Included in this series are four videos:
AE
Boot Camp 1 AE
Boot Camp 2 AE
Boot Camp 3 AE
Boot Camp 4
VideoSyncrasies
- The Motion Graphics Problem Solver
Learn to master alpha channels, the pitfalls of incorrect frame rates,
removing pull down from film to video transfers, managing fields to reduce
roto & masking work, setting rendering variables, dealing with non-square
pixels and more. Works for After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Commotion
and Cinema 4DXL.
The Creative Magic of Ron Thornton
Learn Emmy Award winning techniques for modeling, surfacing, image compositing
and special effects from Babylon 5 and Star Trek Voyager effects pioneer, Ron Thornton.
Follow along using Ron Thornton's own creations, with Digital FX Collection CD-ROM,
filled with all of the models, scenes and images used in his tapes.
Spacecraft
Model Design - Spacecraft Surfacing Techniques
- Digital Cinematography
Cinematic Visual Effects
For a complete list of our entire line of
Desktop Images Instructional Videos, please go to our online
catalog.
2D or 3D
whatever dimension
you're in...
learn from the best!
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