Saturday, April 25, 2009

Video 0005: Fast Web Design

Learn how to design websites quickly using the techniques explained previously in this "Quick and Dirty" series. Build your own templates (or those purchased) and save custom color palettes and symbols pulled from the design process. Design rapidly with your client looking over your shoulder by utilizing your saved symbols etc.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Video 0004: Using Symbols in Fireworks 8

Learn how to turn a bitmap or vector image into a symbol, then save it to your Library in your Assets panel. Discover how to save your symbols into libraries and Export and Import them into other projects. This is from the "Quick and Dirty Learning for Free" produced by Joshua Crispin.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Video 0003: Fake Depth of Field

Design a fake Depth of Field (DOF) inside Fireworks using Blur, Saturation, Perspective, and Opacity. From the "Quick and Dirty" video learning series by Joshua Crispin.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Video 0002: Turn Vectors Into a 3D Logo

Learn how to use Fireworks 8 and Cinema 4D to take a vector design and produce a 3D logo. In the previous videos you learned how to make symbols in FW-8 and import & export them. If you export to an Adobe Illustrator file version 8 or lower, then Cinema 4D can "merge" the vector into a 3D scene and extrude it using Nurbs.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Video 0001: Vector Design Logo

Learn how to turn that bitmap image into a vector logo. Discover why you should use vector artwork in your design, and how to store it for later use. This video starts the "Quick and Dirty" learning series by Joshua Crispin.