Arts

Photoshop can be overwhelming with all of its choices, settings, tools - and all the things you have to remember. In this course you'll learn how to customize Photoshop, to make it look and operate the way YOU want. You'll see how Presets can be the best thing ever invented, and how to customize preferences, panels, menus and shortcuts - all to your liking.

Quest3D is an innovative multimedia content creation application used to produce exciting interactive media. Whether you are working on architectural walk-throughs or video games, Quest3D's wide range of tools ensure you have what you need to build content that will engage your audience. In this VTC course, author Dwayne Ferguson will show you how to work with the Channel Graph, import 3D models, do texturing and UV mapping, create a virtual walk-through, and much more. Work files are included.

Rhino 4 is a premiere NURBs-based 3D modeling package that gives you the tools you need to create amazing content. From industrial design and engineering, to jewelry and logos, Rhino's flexible toolset can help you to construct them all. Whether your modeling tasks require precision snapping and measurement, analysis and editing, or you just enjoy the modeling process as a hobby, Rhino can fit into your workflow. The latest version is full of new tools and features that will make creating compelling 3D content easier than ever. In this VTC course, professional illustrator, television animation art director, and writer Dwayne Ferguson takes an in-depth look at Rhino 4. He takes a step-by-step look at the interface and tools before guiding you through a series of projects that will highlight the tools in a more hands-on way.

Sculptris is a free sculpting program made for artists. In this course, author Ryan Kittleson introduces the technology behind Sculptris, covers the sculpting toolset, and finishes with two hands-on sculpting projects, where he blocks and sculpts a concept vehicle and a character with facial detail, hair, and clothing.