Creative Training FREE, Free Photoshop Classes

Written by Siotha on February 25, 2008 – 8:08 pm -

training the creative people free


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Free Training & Tutorials: Graphic Design, Online Marketing, Photography, Concept Art, Adobe CS3 & more!

Written by Siotha on November 26, 2007 – 10:16 pm -

It’s time for some more free classes isn’t it? Well… Start with these… then… get ready for a new round of free classes for the holidays!

What is Graphic Design?

Have you ever considered a career in Graphic Design? Let the experience of award-winning agency owner and design author Bryan Peterson explain what Graphic Design is.

Course: Design Process Trac: Graphic Design

Attend Preview Instructor: Bryan Peterson

Drawing Fundamentals

In this informative and fun class, tools needed for drawing are introduced. xTrain expert, Ron Lemen, demonstrates everything you need to know, from how to sharpen pencils and use a sanding pad to the differ… More

Course: Drawing Fundamentals Trac: Digital Arts

Attend Preview Instructor: Ron Lemen
Other classes include: Photoshop Drawing, RPG Concept Drawing

Brushes

 

This class compares and contrasts the look of real media on paper to its digital counterparts in the program. Reviewed are soft media (pastels, oil pastels, charcoal – vine and compressed), and wet media… More

Course: Painter X Trac: Digital Arts

Attend Preview Instructor: Ron Lemen Learners: 1083

What is SEO

Did you know that Search Engine Optimization could increase your site traffic by 200%? Watch world renowned expert,Tony Wright, explain what SEO is!

Course: Search Engine Optimization Trac: Online Marketing

Attend Preview Instructor: Tony Wright

Exposure Modes

 

The exposure modes on your camera could be the difference between a good picture and a GREAT picture. Photography expert,Rick Sammon, shares his techniques in this interesting and informative class. Explore … More

Course: Digital Photography Hot Shots Trac: Digital Photography

Attend Preview Instructor: Rick Sammon

The Silhouette

Silhouettes can be as dramatic as the people in them. Attend Rick’s free class on how to make great silhouettes.

Course: Digital Photography Hot Shots Trac: Digital Photography

Attend Preview Instructor: Rick Sammon

3-D Whales Experiment

Join Dr. Brown in his Adobe Photoshop Laboratory and supercharge your 3-D skills! Discover how to import 3 dimensional vector art then adjust size, tinker with lighting effects, and manipulate tiny, unsuspec… More

Course: Photoshop Laboratory Trac: Adobe CS3

Attend Preview Instructor: Russell Brown

Animation Experiment

Discover how to quickly edit movie frames in Photoshop CS3 Extended Edition and control timelines with a wave of your hand. To complete your animated masterpiece, investigate* motion blur techniques and even… More

Course: Photoshop Laboratory Trac: Adobe CS3
Attend Preview Instructor: Russell Brown

Black and White Experiments

Don’t touch that vial! To transform your images into black and white, belly up to the workbench in Dr. Brown’s Adobe Photoshop Laboratory! Explore more than a dozen ways to convert images into handsome* blac… More

Course: Photoshop Laboratory Trac: Adobe CS3

Attend Preview Instructor: Russell Brown Learners: 1065

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Portrait Retouching Experiments

Learn the Good, the Bad and yes, even the Ugly of photo retouching in Photoshop CS3. This Photoshop Laboratory will show you the professional techniques to make your facial retouching amazing and realistic… More


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GeekBrief.TV #251 Podcast, powered by xTrain Today!

Written by Siotha on November 1, 2007 – 3:22 pm -

Wow! What a great day! Hostess Cali Lewis of GeekBrief.TV joined us in the studio on our live set @ xTrain. It’s a state of the Art Virtual set and to take it to the next level we used the power of Skype video to create 2 cool podcasts! This is a behind the virtual scenes of our state-of-the-art $5.5 Million Dollar Virtual studio and how to use every day accessible software (Skype is FREE!) to create COOL podcasts and stunning video! I like this GeekBrief soo much, I think it’s one of my favorite “behind the scenes with xTrain” it might have to go on my permanent blogroll…

Here’s a couple of awesome pics (courtesy of Giovanni Gallucci):

This picture is of one of our Control Room Monitors. When Cali is on set, she’s on a blue screen.

And for a pic of our Technical Directors….

Have you checked out xTrain.com today?

We specialize in awesome digital photography, graphic design, and digital arts training. But if you really want to see the behind the scenes of what makes studio magic happen you gotta check out Cali’s GeekBrief #251!


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WoW! iJustine did a great behind the scenes video!

Written by Siotha on September 18, 2007 – 3:06 am -

Hiya! You gotta check out Justine’s video about being behind the scenes with xTrain! This was done months ago, and I didn’t even know it! It’s great for faculty and newbies who want to know more about our FABULOUS studio…

(when i figure out embedding this will have to do)
XTRAIN

Did I mention the following people have paid a nice visit to our studio?

  • Rick Sammon
  • Ron Lemen
  • Rob Sheppard
  • Wendy Willard
  • Ben Willmore
  • Jack Davis
  • Chuck Groth
  • Jason Cranford Teague
  • Corel
  • Russell Brown, of Adobe Systems
  • Dozens More!

and… of course my rising superstar friends.. you know who you are:

  • Tabitha
  • Alyssa
  • Virginia
  • Jennifer
  • Tina
  • Kathy


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