Monday, October 31, 2011

Digital Tutors

If you are interested in making 3D images, computer games, videos, or other related media, then you need to learn and master a variety of different programs.

For example 2D digital artists might use Adobe Photoshop to turn Photos and shapes into art or Adobe Illustrator for Vector Artwork (such as Logos).

CG (3D Computer Graphics) Artists might use Autodesk 3Ds Max, Autodesk Maya, or a number of other 3D applications to create 3D models, architectural previzualization, or a number of other digital creations.

Digital artists can even sculpt digital models from what looks like clay using Autodesk Mudbox or Pixologic ZBrush.

One way to learn these programs is to search the Internet for free tutorials. YouTube can sometimes be a wonderful resource. However, some programs don't really have many useful tutorials that are free.

If you are looking to save time, money, and learn some of these programs as fast as possible, then you would probably want to look into professional training or tutorials. Some colleges offer specific programs for these types of programs and fields.

Another approach is learning through Video Tutorials created by experienced professionals such as Digital Tutors, which is an online company that creates a variety of easy-to-follow step-by-step videos for different multimedia programs. They have video instruction for the products listed above and many other professional products on the market today.

The value that Digital Tutors provides is amazing! Some are their videos are free for everybody, but most of them require a subscription. However, the pricing structure is much cheaper than college courses, and is reasonable enough that most working adults could afford it. As of this writing you could get access to all the videos trainings for about $400/year.

There's an option for $45/month, but that would equal $540 a year. Personally, I would prefer the yearly membership and just buy it at tax return. You'll save money, and be able to learn the programs you need very quickly! Check it out for yourself and see why they're even an Autodesk Authorized Training Partner.

Click here to visit Digital Tutors...

Mind Game - Think Positively - #1


The purpose of this mind game is to try to come up with as many "positive" things you can think of for the given object or situation. No matter how bad the object or situation may seem try to think of positive things that might come from it. If you can create good habits for yourself by looking for the value of things and staying positive, then over time you will notice many new opportunities become available to you.



Potholes in the road
  • It helps ensure the road workers have a job
  • It keeps the tire companies in business
  • It helps make a driver stay aware of his/her surroundings while driving
  • What else can you think of...?

A sail gets a large hole in it and no longer works
  • At least I installed an inbound motor, so I wouldn't get stuck if the sail broke
  • Look at that beautiful horizon. It just goes on and on forever. I never really appreciated that.
  • I always wanted to learn how to fix a sail
  • What else can you think of...?

Image Credits: 1254880 by artM from Stock.Xchng

What is Value

Value is something different for every person.

One person might find a product, tool, or resource useful (valuable), but another person may not.

Depending on your circumstances at the present moment something might have more or less value to you than normal.


Sometimes the value of something isn't even apparent until it's gone.

This blog was created to try to provide things of value.

If you know something of value that you would like include on this blog, then please send an email to ValueScout@Yahoo.com.

Enjoy!

Image Credits: 1364014 by CaroFarion from Stock.Xchng

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