Here is an opportunity for you to learn the basics of some of the more advanced computer animation programs, including 3DS Max and Maya, Photoshop, and popular web design software like Dreamweaver, Frontpage, and NVU. The fact that these are videos make the learning process easy!
Maya 6.5 Essential Training
Maya
6.5 Essential Training with George Maestri guides new users through the
features of this robust 3D modeling and animation application. This
tutorial demonstrates how to use the Maya interface, then progresses to
more advanced aspects of the program, such as NURBs and polygonal
modeling, texturing, rendering, animation, and Paint Effects.
Visit The Maya 6.5 Training Videos Page
Learning Discreet 3ds Max 6
Learning
Discreet 3ds Max 6 with George Maestri is a movie-based workshop
developed to help users become comfortable with the basic features and
techniques of the Windows-based software and to build a strong
foundation in the principles of designing in 3D. The title begins by
introducing 3ds max's interface and application workflow and advances
to cover important features such as polygonal modeling, texturing,
animation and rendering. Exercise files for the Windows platform
accompany the title, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own
pace.
Visit the Discreet 3DS Max 6 Tutorials Page
Animation And Graphics Training Videos: Maya, 3DS Max, Flash 8, Flash MX, Photoshop
Dreamweaver, Frontpage, and NVU Video Tutorials
You can transform yourself from a complete beginner, to a web
design master in 7 days with these video tutorials. It is all
step by step and narrated, with a private "students only" website
for technical support. Start with the absolute basics, and work
your way up to a stunning, finished website.
Visit the DIY Websites Pro Page
Photoshop 7, Photoshop CS, Photoshop CS2 Video Tutorials
You will be amazed at how easy it is to learn photoshop with video
tutorials. You tend to stick with them for a lot longer, because
they are so interactive. In these tutorials, you will learn all
about the basic layout of Photoshop, layers, photo manipulation, masks
and channels, painting and editing, special effects, and animation,
just to name a few.
Visit the Photoshop Tutorials Page
Flash MX, Flash 8 Video Tutorials
Used wisely, Flash animation can turn a mediocre website into something
fantastic. What better way to learn about working with Macromedia
Flash software than video tutorials? It shows you step by step
exactly which buttons to press, and when! Learn all about the
Flash interface, illustrating in flash, creating buttons, banners and
intros, create dynamic and stunning animations, and much more.
Visit the Flash Tutorials Page