VISUAL RESEARCH 291/391 (Studio for Electronic Arts)

When beginning to learn a new software application it can be quite confusing finding out how it works.

The first port of call when stuck should always be the HELP MENU within the application.
Generally the application will have a reference guide and some tutorials to help get you going.

 

Additionally, tutorials specific to software used in the Studio for Electronic Arts lab can usually be found on the shared ARTLAB server. Look on ARTLAB for a folder named TUTORIALS, then locate the folder for the application you are learning. Make a copy of the folder on the local computer desktop you are working at. Never work with an original version, always make a copy for yourself. Delete from the local computer after use.

 

Also you can use the internet to find useful assistance, expert advice or step-by-step guidance through tutorials.

Using a search engine such as GOOGLE or METACRAWLER for example, type in the name of the software +tutorials, then select a link.

 

Digital Magazines are a particularly useful technical resource for specific tutorials.
Check Design Graphics studio skills page as a starting point. This journal hits the news stands in hard copy every month, and is an Australia based publication.

 

A small selection of available tutorial links are listed below:

 

Assorted useful tutorials

Macintosh Software Tutorials - Iowa State University, College of Design Computer Resource Site

Director, Dreamweaver, FinalCut Pro, Flash, Illustrator, ImageReady, InDesign, Infini-D, PageMaker, Photoshop,
Premiere, QuarkXPress, SoundEdit 16, AfterEffects

 

Creative Mac Tutorial Archive - News, columns, reviews
Tutorials for: Animation, Compositing, Editing, Effects & 3D, Audio, Web Tools,Streaming & Interactivity,
2D & Paint Applications, Page Layout , Hardware & Misc. Tech Tips

 

 

Director

Macintosh Software Tutorials - Iowa State University, College of Design Computer Resource Site

 

 

Dreamweaver

Macromedia Dreamweaver - Getting Started with Dreamweaver Overview

 

Final Cut Pro

Ken Stone's extensive FinalCut Pro Site

 

Flash

Flash Kit Tutorials

 

GoLive

GoLiveHeaven Tutorials

Tutorials - Adobe GoLive 4.0 Training Videos

 

Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator : Tutorials:Illustrator Resources - Your Graphic Resource Center

 

iMovie

Apple - iMovie

 

Javascript & html interactivity

Free DHTML and JavaScript samples: Download menus, scrollers, tickers, dynamic animations, image tricks, utilities.

JavaScript Source: Free JavaScripts, Tutorials, Example Code, Reference, Resources, And Help

 

Photoshop

http://www.adobe.com/support/products/photoshop.html Adobe's excellent online interactive tutorial with simple explanations and easy to follow graphics

 

Macintosh Software Tutorials - Iowa State University, College of Design also has good tutorials.

Photoshop related notes:

These general notes may be useful for learning Photoshop 5, 5.5 and 6.

 

Scanning
Image Ready
Basic Layers
Montages
Print Jobs
General Photoshop rundown
Troubleshooting

 

Premiere

Tutorialfind - Adobe Premiere tutorials

 

3D StudioMAX

3D StudioMAX Resources

3D StudioMAX Online Resources