Other Programs
Tips and tricks on how to use various programs that don't get used as often as the others
Beginner’s Guide To Songwriting – Part 2
Fri, January 15, 2010
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This BASIX tutorial is the second in a series focused on showing complete beginners how to write a simple song. This series will focus predominantly on the process of writing a song, rather than the specific…
How to Combine Synths and Samples to Create Ambient Backdrops
Fri, January 15, 2010
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Even if your tracks are mixed well and the arrangements are tight often they can feel a little 2D, almost as if something is missing. Adding an ambient, cinematic backdrop to the sparse sections of your…
Simple Techniques to Lock Down your Website
Wed, October 21, 2009
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One crucial part of PHP development practice is always keeping in mind that security is not something you can simply buy off the shelf at your local convenient store. Ensuring the security of your web…
Create a Flickering Neon Light Effect using Flash and Fireworks CS4
Wed, October 21, 2009
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There is an all too familiar compulsion among digital designers to identify with their tool of choice. This is unfortunate because, when it comes to Flash, one tool that is invariably overlooked is Fireworks…
Taking Aim: A Photography Guide
Thu, July 16, 2009
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For anyone following a creative pursuit, the notion of obeying rules that determine proper aesthetics for an image seems nothing short of ludicrous; however, such rules can prove incredibly helpful as…
35 Tutorials to create amazing Vector Graphics using Inkscape
Fri, May 01, 2009
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Inkscape is a free vector graphic design alternative software similar to Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw, only it doesn’t cost you a penny. It is maybe not as powerful as its higher priced rivals,…
12 Excellent And Useful Design Process Tutorials
Sun, April 12, 2009
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Designers love all of those tutorials and design processes that can help them to learn more and more everyday and give them direction to design more beautiful and attractive artworks.
Apophysis, Saving and Rendering Your Flames
Mon, March 23, 2009
A couple people asked on my last tutorial how to save off their images once they get the flame settings they want, so this is a quick tutorial on how to do that.
Exporting CSS and images in Fireworks CS4
Fri, March 20, 2009
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I'll never be one to endorse shortcuts like not learning your own CSS, but this tutorial shows you how to export your CSS from fireworks. I'll let it slide since it's from Adobe.
Water Drop Tutorial In Fireworks
Fri, March 20, 2009
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Many times you'll use effects that though they may not be water exactly, they need to look like water. This tutorial shows you how.