Composition can make an interesting subject bland or make an ordinary subject appear beautiful. In this course, photographer and author Ben Long explores the concepts of composition, from basics such as the rule of thirds to more advanced topics such as the way the eye travels through a photo.
The course addresses how the camera differs from the eye and introduces composition fundamentals, such as balance and point of view. Ben also examines the importance of geometry, light, and color in composition, and looks at how composition can be improved with a variety of post-production techniques. Interspersed throughout the course are workshop sessions that capture the creative energy of a group of photography students; shooting assignments and exercises; and analyses of the work of photographers Paul Taggart and Connie Imboden.

The animation tools have been greatly enhanced in Flash CS4, and Todd Perkins teaches their advanced capabilities in Flash CS4 Professional Tools for Character Animation. He shows how to master the new Motion Tween model and the Motion Editor to control easing and effects such as Squash and Stretch. He demonstrates how to use the new 3D tools to add rotation, perspective shadows, and layered animations. Complex interactive animations and walk cycles are created without a line of code using bone systems. Todd also demonstrates the power of advanced masking, sound effect syncing, and much more. Exercise files accompany the course.

Flash CS4 Professional Getting Started explores the many creative projects made possible by this powerful and flexible tool. Todd Perkins demonstrates the updated interface and explains Flash fundamentals, including drawing tools, objects, and symbols. He shows how to work with vectors, bitmaps, audio, and video. Both new and established animation features are explored, including bones, shape and motion tweens, and the Flash Timeline. Todd also introduces Actionscript 3.0 and some of the ways it can be used to add interactivity to a project. Example files accompany the course.

Flash is a powerful multimedia creation tool that can be used to build simple animations, full-featured applications, and everything in between. In Flash CS4 Professional Essential Training, Todd Perkins offers new Flash users a thorough explanation of the interface, tools, and techniques at the heart of any project. He shows how to use the latest iteration of the Flash drawing tools and timeline, work with text and symbols, and create tweens and other simple animations. Todd also explores multimedia elements like bitmap graphics, sound, and video. He shows how to use Actionscript 3.0 to add interactivity to Flash projects, discusses integration with other Adobe applications, and more. Exercise files accompany the course.

Dreamweaver CS4 Dynamic Development takes users to the next level in their understanding of the application. David Gassner demonstrates the installation of Apache, MySQL, and PHP for Mac OS X and Windows. He also shows how to define sites, integrate ColdFusion and PHP, implement AJAX-style pages with the Spry framework, add visual effects, and present XML-formatted data. David explores Dreamweavers new features, Live View and Live Code, showing how they can be used to build and test web pages before they go live. Exercise files accompany the course.

In the Narrative Portraiture series, photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores the use of elements such as location and natural light to create images that tell stories about their subjects and produce a strong emotional connection. In this installment, Chris visits Rodney Smith, a photographer whose work is known for its graceful serenity and its wit. Rodney’s career spans more than four decades and includes editorial, fashion, and advertising work, as well as several books.

Both novice and advanced do-it-yourselfers will gain valuable knowledge as they learn the steps the pros use to diagnose the cause of a "check engine" warning.
- identigy emission system components and what they do
- retrieve trouble quotes using an OBDII scanner
- determine what the quotes mean
- tips for accurately diagnosing the root cause of a trouble quote

Both novice and advanced Do-It-Yourselfers will gain valuable knowledge as they learn the steps the pros use to maintain a vehicles brakes.
- Identify brake components and what they do
- Inspecting and cleaning brakes
- Install new pads and rotors
- Follow step-by-step instructions for complete system service

In Foundations of Photography: Black and White, Ben Long shows photographers how to develop a black and white vocabulary and explains the considerations to take into account when shooting for this medium. The course follows Ben as he goes on location and explains what makes good black and white subject matter and how to visualize the scene in terms of tonal values and contrast rather than color. Along the way, he demonstrates some exposure strategies for getting the best images. Back at the computer, Ben demonstrates techniques for converting the resulting photos into black and white using Photoshop and other imaging tools, and offers tips on printing and output. Exercise files are included with this course.

Both novice and advanced do-it-yourselfers will gain valuable knowledge as they learn the steps that the pros use to repair an automotive air conditioning system.
- master the basics of how an ac system works
- identify ac components and learn what they do
- inspecting the ac system
- follow step-by-step instructions for complete system service

The DVD is with Mandarin, English and Japanese dubbing. It introduces different kinds of tea in China, and their features, origin and flavor.
DVD2 contains:
1. The History of Tea in China
2. The Art of Brewing Scented Tea
3. The Art of Brewing Oolong Tea

The DVD is with Mandarin, English and Japanese dubbing. It introduces different kinds of tea in China, and their features, origin and flavor.
DVD1 contains:
1. The Art of Brewing Green Tea
2. The Art of Brewing Pu er Tea

Murrays highly-anticipated 2nd DVD, picking up where he left off in the first video. More exciting and entertaining than the first.
Learn from the Master:
- 6-Step Sharpening Procedure
- Kata-Ha Sharpening
- Tanto Blade Re-grinding
- Achieving Defined Points
- Using Stones So They Wear Evenly
- Shortcomings Of Guides & Jigs
- Function Of Polishing Sludge
- What To Do With Serrations
- Effect Of Angled Micro-Serrations On Slice
- Pitting On Carbon-Steeled Blades

DCT-MP, BP, and LS: 20 DVDs That teach Filmmaking from Writing to Post. All DVDs feature: Motion Menus and Instant-Access Chapter buttons. The most revolutionary training course you will ever own. Over 30 hours of filmmaking savvy, wisdom, examples, demonstrations, tips and tricks, presented on 20 DVDs by people who work in Hollywood day in, day out. Learn Scriptwriting, Formatting, Editing, Camera Operation, Lighting, Exposure, Audio, and Directing, all focused on Digital Movies.

In this course legendary trance producer Chris Agnelli show you how to make an Agnelli & Nelson style trance tune in Apples Logic Pro.