If you have an interested in how vector works on the web, then we have an excellent tutorial for you. As a web designer it’s high time you knew how to implement SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) into your websites. Let’s now take a look at the basics of SVG, as well as more complex designs such as logos or icons. Jump over to our sister site Webdesigntuts+ to learn more.
Friday, 6 July 2012
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Using the Right Tools for Multimedia Graphics Design
The explosion of multimedia in our world today is mind-boggling. Multimedia graphics, animation and interactive flash are everywhere, from television, the internet, computer and video games, to billboards, and even your mobile phones.
This in turn is boosting the demand for professionals in the multimedia and graphics industry. Positions available in the industry are wide ranging, including multimedia/graphics designer, flash designer, photo editor and illustrator.
Each of these roles requires a certain set of skill sets to marry creativity and technology.
To be truly successful, you need to keep abreast of the latest computer software available. These applications will give you the edge in using the right tools for the right job.
Some of the most widely used multimedia and graphics design software in the industry today include:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apple QuickTime Pro
- CorelDRAW!
- Macromedia Dreamweaver
- Macromedia Flash
- Macromedia Freehand
- Microsoft FrontPage
- Microsoft Publisher
- QuarkXpress
Training for these applications are widely available from the vendors, their authorized training centers, local computer training schools, on DVDs or even on the internet.
Classroom training offers tremendous advantages, as a trainer is available for the duration of the course to answer questions or provide additional real-life case studies or insights.
However, more and more people are now turning to online training programs that offer the convenience of learning from their desktop anytime, anywhere. The key advantage of online training is that the programs are divided into multiple, short lessons such that only one software feature is taught for a 5-minute training segment.
For instance, a 2-hour training program on Photoshop will be divided into various categories such as Brush Tools, Color Adjustments, Effects, Vector Tools, and Filters. Each category is then further divided into various individual lessons on the key features or functions.
As the learner, you get greater flexibility. You can focus only on the specific features that you need to use for a particular design job on a particular day, giving you the ultimate "on-the-job" training.
Find out more about online training on multimedia and graphics design software at www.multimediagraphicsdesign.com [http://www.multimediagraphicsdesign.com/]
Bernard Ngoh is a principal consultant in a global software company. In his spare time, he enjoys watching seminars and videos presented by well-known gurus for personal development delivered via an online membership site: [http://www.Mastery-Videos.com]
Monday, 21 May 2012
Quick Tip: Data-Driven Graphics Using Illustrator’s Variables Panel
Illustrator’s Variables panel lets you create data-driven graphics in a fraction of the time it would take to do them by hand. In this Quick Tip, learn about Variables and see how to create and save 100 different business cards in under two minutes.


