VTC Software Training and Tutorials

Adobe Photoshop CS5

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Delve head-long into the world of Photoshop with expert trainer, artist, and designer Geoff Blake! Gain a foothold and get comfortable using Photoshop�s interface, working with multiple images, and handling various file formats. Master the fundamentals of resolution, resizing, and resampling, then explore layers, selections, and masking. Finally, take your skills further by learning about color correction, special effects, and photo retouching. Packed with tricks, techniques, and hands-on tasks, you are sure to enjoy this easy, non-jargonny approach to Photoshop. Work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

CompTIA Project+ (2009 Objectives)

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Prepare for the CompTIA Project+ certification exam with this comprehensive course. This course will provide a thorough review of the PK0-003 2009 exam objectives, covering the full project life cycle. Specifically, you will enhance your knowledge in the following areas: project management foundation, project initiation, project planning, project execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closure. This course also provides a detailed review of the project management basics, based on industry best practices and standards. Use this course to validate your experience by preparing for and passing the CompTIA Project+ exam or simply to enhance your project management skills! To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Unix System Administration Essentials

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Many new system administrators have been thrown into managing a Unix or Linux system without getting the opportunity to learn the fundamentals that all administrators need. Whether a seasoned Windows administrator or a novice Unix admin, you�ll learn many essential concepts that will enable you to become a better, more knowledgeable and experienced system admin. Veteran VTC author Bobby Rogers will show you the basics, from getting around within the command shell, to more advanced sys admin essentials such as creating user accounts, securing your system and network, managing hardware and software, and much more. This course is a MUST for an up-and-coming Unix administrator. To being learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Adobe InDesign CS5: Beginner

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

InDesign is the leading professional page layout program created by Adobe Systems Inc. Using it, graphic designers can integrate photographs and graphics with text to create both long and short publications such as brochures, catalogs, magazines, etc. Adobe InDesign CS5: Beginner offers an introduction to the fundamentals of layout & design including page-set-up, working with text & graphics and building basic object, paragraph & text styles to get new users and users switching from other software packages up and running. Work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Adobe Dreamweaver CS5

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Adobe Dreamweaver® CS5 is the industry-leading HTML editor for designing, coding, and developing websites, web pages, and web applications. Dreamweaver�s flexible workspaces, clean HTML code and deep feature set have earned it a reputation as the tool of choice for Web designers and developers. In this course, VTC author, James Gonzalez applies his many years of experience teaching Dreamweaver to provide complete but clear, step-by-step demonstrations on how to use Dreamwaver CS5 to efficiently create attractive and effective web pages and sites. Work files are included. To begin learning Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 today, simply click on one of the movie links.

Autodesk Maya 2011

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

This training series looks at the multiple tools within Maya 2011 and an example of how to use them. Maya is a vast program that covers a great amount of workflows from 3D modeling to full blown animation, but it's the tools that bind you and your imagination to the program. This training helps new artists who have never used Maya all the way up to the Maya pros. Also included are some workflows that take you through the steps necessary to create a fully textured model within the software. So sit back and enjoy the one program everyone that has ever played video games wanted to learn. To begin learning Maya 2012 today, simply click on the movie links.

Adobe Flash Professional CS5

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Adobe Flash, the de facto web animation package, is a must-have in the arsenal of every web and mobile designer. In this course, you'll discover the ins and outs of creating and managing Flash movies and interactive content. Come along for the ride as we delve into working with Flash's interface, tools, and objects. Learn how to manage shapes, build symbols, and manage instances. Then, follow along with the huge array of animation techniques, including tweened sequences, applying easing, and special effects. Finally, edit your animations and publish your work for the world to see, all in Adobe Flash CS5! Work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Audio Mixing Essentials

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

VTC's Audio Mixing Essentials is an advanced course on the often mysterious art of audio mixing. Instead of showing you how to open an equalizer plug-in in a specific program, this tutorial will show you how to use an equalizer (in any program) in order to improve the sound of your next mix. This course first discusses the mixing process and then uses two mixing examples to demonstrate mixing from start to finish (�This Too Shall Pass� by Mile High Chapter and �Night Train To Cairo� by Scot). The mixing of the second project is done in work files and referenced in the course so that they have no narration in order to place more attention on the audio adjustments being made. This course will give any novice recording engineer the tools, techniques, and knowledge to effectively mix professional sounding projects. To begin learning, simply click on one of the movie topics.

Adobe Encore CS5

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Adobe Encore CS5 is the sister program that combines with the professional, real-time, digital linear, timeline based video editing software Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 to author finished projects to DVD or Blu-ray disc, or to Flash based websites. Its simplicity of use belies its powerful feature set that allows not only the creation of completed movies but also slideshow presentations. In this VTC project based course, you will not only learn essential theory behind DVD and Blu-ray disc creation, such as transcoding and bitrate budgeting, but you will also see a practical element in that you will learn how to create a project from inception to finished output. Additionally, related Encore CS5 programs such as Adobe Soundbooth and Adobe Photoshop techniques are employed so that you can adapt your project to your specific requirements. Work Files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Microsoft Outlook 2010

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Microsoft Outlook 2010 is one of the most popular applications for managing email, scheduling, tasks, and contacts. It consists of five (5) main sections � Mail, Calendar, Tasks, Contacts, Notes, and Journal � all of which are covered in this course, enabling users to get started with and efficiently use the entire application. Students learn to send, receive, and manage their email, as well as how to attach files to, format, and customize their email, and how to connect their messages to calendar items and contacts. They also learn how to manage their schedules and to-do lists, and to store and make effective use of their business and personal contacts. By the conclusion of the course, students understand how to use and customize the five main components of Outlook and will have the confidence and capacity to fully master the application through daily use. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Adobe InDesign CS5: Advanced

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

InDesign is the leading professional page layout program created by Adobe Systems Inc. Using it, graphic designers can integrate photographs and graphics with text to create both long and short publications such as brochures, catalogs, magazines and more. InDesign CS5: Advanced follows on from VTC's InDesign CS5: Beginner course and covers: Customization, Layers, Advanced, Graphics & Text features including Tables and Styles, Working with Long Documents, implementing Interactive Features and Preparing for Press. Work Files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

PMBOK Guide Update (4th Edition)

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

This course provides a review of the 42 project management processes as presented by the PMBOK® Guide, 4th edition. Processes are covered by knowledge area, with each section providing an overview of the knowledge area, as well as a snapshot review of the individual process�s inputs, tools and techniques, and outputs. Use this course in conjunction with VTC�s PMBOK® series to prepare for a certification exam, or as a way of receiving a thorough review of the latest edition of the PMBOK® Guide. Work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Maxwell Render 2

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Maxwell Render is the unbiased render engine of choice for discerning 3D professionals. With its well-earned reputation for top quality and physical accuracy it is used extensively in the arch-viz, jewelry, advertising, product design, special effects, and animation industries. This course is designed to get you up and running with Maxwell Render quickly and effectively. It is taught in a practical and easy-to-follow manner by successful artist Jason Maranto so that even beginners will be able to successfully utilize the realism and beauty of Maxwell Render. Jason puts a particular emphasis on understanding the powerful material creation capabilities of Maxwell and he packs the course with examples, work files, and over 2000 free materials. This really is the training series that Maxwell users have been waiting for. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links. * Due to their large file size, work files are not available for download. Per request, a DVD containing these work files is available for active Online University members.

Adobe After Effects CS5

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

After Effects CS5 is the latest version of an industry standard special effects application. With new features and tools like the Roto-Brush, Auto-Keyframe Mode, additional Adjustment Layers and more, you will be more productive and creative than ever before. Color correct, animate with the Puppet Tool, turn video into moving cartoons with the Cartoon Effect and more. From motion graphics to television and film visual effects, After Effects can handle it all with style. Professional illustrator, television animation art director and writer Dwayne Ferguson shows you how to get the most out of this powerful software. Learn the interface, cameras and lighting, animation and more. Work files are included. To get started today, simply click on one of the After Effects CS5 movies.

Adobe ColdFusion 8 Advanced

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Adobe ColdFusion 8 is a powerful platform-independent server-side technology used to create database-driven applications. Built into ColdFusion is an application server, the ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML), and enterprise services. ColdFusion is platform and web server independent, so it can be run with any type of web server, on any desktop operating system, and includes a JRUN web server that can be used for development purposes. ColdFusion has been reworked from the ground up in this version, offering significantly enhanced performance compared to previous versions. Work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Inkscape

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

This VTC course provides an overview of the most robust and powerful open-source vector illustration program available: Inkscape. Inkscape is the defacto vector editing program for most GNU/Linux operating systems and is available for Windows and Mac based systems. In this video training course, you will learn everything you need to know about getting started with Inkscape. This course presents a project-based approach to exploring the Inkscape toolset (ranging from how to construct simple diagrams to more complex traditional advertisements) that will help you learn all about Inkscape. Let James Street be your guide as you learn to harness the power of Inkscape! Work Files are included. To begin learning Inkscape today, simply click on one of the movie links.

Adobe Fireworks CS5

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Adobe Fireworks CS5 is a versatile image-editing program specifically designed for creating, editing, and optimizing web graphics. In this course, VTC author James Gonzalez applies his many years of Fireworks teaching experience to provide a comprehensive review of the software's many features and capabilities. Covered topics include: creating/editing bitmap and vector images, working with text, creating image effects, creating slideshows, animations, and interactive menus, optimizing graphics for the web, exporting web pages, mobile device prototypes, CSS-based layouts, and much, much more! Work files are included. To begin learning Adobe Fireworks CS5 today, simply click on one of the movie links below.

CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition Practical Application (Exam 220-702)

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

The CompTIA A+ Practical Application exam measures the necessary competencies for an entry-level IT professional who has hands-on experience in the lab or the field. It is the second of two required exams that must be passed to achieve the CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition Certification. Successful candidates will have the skills required to install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PC workstations and the Windows OS. In this course, Mark Long takes you step-by-step through the process and technologies you need to get ready to take this 220-702 exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

Adobe Captivate 5

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

Adobe Captivate 5 is an industry standard software simulation program that produces Flash-based files for easy and rapid deployment for users to view. In this VTC course, instructor Mark Struthers walks you through the creation and subsequent production of a literature based information project focused on 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens. Mark covers workspaces to widgets and everything in between so that a resulting SWF or EXE file can be created. Work files are included. Click the movie links below to get started today!

CompTIA A+ 2009 Edition Essentials (Exam 220-701)

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST

The CompTIA A+ Certification is one of the most widely recognized industry certifications in the world. Holding the A+ certification instantly tells prospective employers that you have proven your technical knowledge and skills in supporting and maintaining personal computers. In this course, instructor Mark Long takes you on a step-by-step journey through the topics and technologies you need to know to prepare for the A+ Essentials Exam 220-701. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.