Course Overview
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I'm an American/Portuguese multidisciplinary artist based in Malawi. After decades as a digital artist, in 2021 I reconnected with my fine art roots. Inspired by the lofty mission statements and goals used by the world’s top organizations, my mixed... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 14 min
- Lessons 12
- Attachments 14
- Exercises 27
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44 CQ
12 Lessons in This Course
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3 minVideography lesson 12 CQ
Working on a film project, but lacking some video footage or still shots? Discover several royalty-free, public domain video and photo sources in this lesson.
with Kristen PalanaWorking on a film project, but lacking some video footage or still shots? Discover several royalty-free, public domain video and photo sources in this lesson.
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2 minAdobe Suite lesson 22 CQ
Before you can start bringing your videos and drawings to life using Adobe Photoshop, learn how to set up your digital workspace for maximum efficiency.
with Kristen PalanaBefore you can start bringing your videos and drawings to life using Adobe Photoshop, learn how to set up your digital workspace for maximum efficiency.
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6 minAdobe Suite lesson 34 CQ
Learn three different ways to import video into Adobe Photoshop, then explore some of the basic playback controls and capabilities of the Timeline.
with Kristen PalanaLearn three different ways to import video into Adobe Photoshop, then explore some of the basic playback controls and capabilities of the Timeline.
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6 minAdobe Suite lesson 44 CQ
Learn how to create a simple stop motion animation in Adobe Photoshop by adjusting the frames per second of an imported video within the Timeline panel.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to create a simple stop motion animation in Adobe Photoshop by adjusting the frames per second of an imported video within the Timeline panel.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 52 CQ
Learn how to combine artwork and video footage to create a quick frame-by-frame animation video in this beginner-friendly Adobe Photoshop lesson.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to combine artwork and video footage to create a quick frame-by-frame animation video in this beginner-friendly Adobe Photoshop lesson.
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3 minAdobe Suite lesson 62 CQ
Onion Skin settings in Adobe Photoshop make it easy to create more decisive frame-by-frame animations. Learn how to use them in this lesson.
with Kristen PalanaOnion Skin settings in Adobe Photoshop make it easy to create more decisive frame-by-frame animations. Learn how to use them in this lesson.
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8 minAdobe Suite lesson 75 CQ
Learn how to set up a simple character animation and bring it to life with subtle movement and even a blink using the wiggle technique and looping in Photoshop.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to set up a simple character animation and bring it to life with subtle movement and even a blink using the wiggle technique and looping in Photoshop.
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10 minAdobe Suite lesson 86 CQ
Want to learn how to make Photoshop do the heavy animation lifting for you? See how it can create keyframe animations that move, fade in and out, and more.
with Kristen PalanaWant to learn how to make Photoshop do the heavy animation lifting for you? See how it can create keyframe animations that move, fade in and out, and more.
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12 minAdobe Suite lesson 97 CQ
Discover how Photoshop and either Premiere Pro, After Effects, or a similar video editing software can be used to create frame-by-frame animations.
with Kristen PalanaDiscover how Photoshop and either Premiere Pro, After Effects, or a similar video editing software can be used to create frame-by-frame animations.
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5 minAdobe Suite lesson 103 CQ
Get creative with your videos and animations in Adobe Photoshop by adding filters to them. Multimedia artist Kristen Palana shows how in this lesson.
with Kristen PalanaGet creative with your videos and animations in Adobe Photoshop by adding filters to them. Multimedia artist Kristen Palana shows how in this lesson.
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6 minAdobe Suite lesson 114 CQ
Learn how to configure and apply various Photoshop brushes, including the Mixer Brush, then see how you can use them to create an animated painting.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to configure and apply various Photoshop brushes, including the Mixer Brush, then see how you can use them to create an animated painting.
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5 minAdobe Suite lesson 123 CQ
Learn how to export video from Photoshop in this lesson. Explore the Render Video options, including compression, frame range, file format, and more.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to export video from Photoshop in this lesson. Explore the Render Video options, including compression, frame range, file format, and more.
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1246 min12-part Adobe Suite course27 CQ
Follow digital media guru Kristen Palana as she introduces the basics of Adobe Illustrator, shows how to find a reference photo, and demonstrates how to create an illustration, from lines to color.
with Kristen PalanaFollow digital media guru Kristen Palana as she introduces the basics of Adobe Illustrator, shows how to find a reference photo, and demonstrates how to create an illustration, from lines to color.
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1354 min13-part Web Development course35 CQ
From touring the WordPress dashboard and creating your first post, to configuring settings and permissions, learn how to get started with WordPress in this course designed for beginners.
with Kristen PalanaFrom touring the WordPress dashboard and creating your first post, to configuring settings and permissions, learn how to get started with WordPress in this course designed for beginners.
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1069 min10-part Color Theory course39 CQ
Learn how to use color theory to your advantage with the tips presented in this course. Review the effects of the major colors and learn how to use them strategically in design and daily life.
with Kristen PalanaLearn how to use color theory to your advantage with the tips presented in this course. Review the effects of the major colors and learn how to use them strategically in design and daily life.
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728 min7-part Video Editing course18 CQ
Are you interested in revamping your business brand and gaining more publicity? Creating a promotional video in iMovie is easy with guidance from experienced digital media Professor Kristen Palana.
with Kristen PalanaAre you interested in revamping your business brand and gaining more publicity? Creating a promotional video in iMovie is easy with guidance from experienced digital media Professor Kristen Palana.
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732 min7-part Creativity course20 CQ
Feel like your creativity has run dry? In this course, discover how to boost your creativity using several different techniques, like creative visualization, reverse psychology, and more!
with Kristen PalanaFeel like your creativity has run dry? In this course, discover how to boost your creativity using several different techniques, like creative visualization, reverse psychology, and more!
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20223 min20-part 3D Design course122 CQ
Whether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
with JDOWhether you’re into game modeling, film animation, or TV production, this comprehensive course offers the necessary skills to master Maxon’s gold standard for modeling and animation software: Cinema 4D. Learn how to use modeling tools, UV mapping, BodyPaint 3D (Maxon’s texture and sculpture tool), and camera lighting to create useful and realistic models. At the end of this course, apply your new skills to produce a virtual replica of the iPhone 4s!
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13228 min13-part Animation course120 CQ
If you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
with Michael McKinleyIf you know the basics of Maya 3D animation software, it's time to build skill through practice—by animating a spaceship in flight! This course includes model files, so you can focus on animation.
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11163 min11-part 3D Design course89 CQ
Blender 3D is a free, open source software used for 3D modeling, animation, game development, camera tracking, and much more! In this 11-lesson course for beginners, Blender for Noobs presents the basics of Blender. Start by installing Blender and learning the interface, then dive into 3D geometry, modeling, lighting, shading, rendering, texturing, and, finally, animating! By the end of the lesson 11, complete a basic animated scene using the practice files offered throughout the course.
with Blender For NoobsBlender 3D is a free, open source software used for 3D modeling, animation, game development, camera tracking, and much more! In this 11-lesson course for beginners, Blender for Noobs presents the basics of Blender. Start by installing Blender and learning the interface, then dive into 3D geometry, modeling, lighting, shading, rendering, texturing, and, finally, animating! By the end of the lesson 11, complete a basic animated scene using the practice files offered throughout the course.
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658 min6-part Adobe Suite course32 CQ
What does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
with Video School OnlineWhat does it take to make animated text—otherwise known as kinetic typography—for projects like music videos or title text for film? Discover in this kinetic typography course covering the basics!
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1274 min12-part Adobe Suite course44 CQ
Multimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
with Kristen PalanaMultimedia artist and videographer Kristen Palana demonstrates how to use a combination of video and digital drawings to make truly inspired frame animations in this Photoshop course.
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1680 min16-part Adobe Suite course50 CQ
Does it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
with Yes I'm a DesignerDoes it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
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36293 min36-part Adobe Suite course162 CQ
Make the most of your Adobe Photoshop software with this course from Bitesize Business School. Learn how to create stunning campaign graphics, custom colors, artistic photos, and animated GIFs.
Make the most of your Adobe Photoshop software with this course from Bitesize Business School. Learn how to create stunning campaign graphics, custom colors, artistic photos, and animated GIFs.
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10141 min10-part Adobe Suite course77 CQ
Adobe Creative Suite trainer Michael Gatewood covers the nuts and bolts of Illustrator for beginning and intermediate digital illustrators and designers, culminating in a final logo design project!
with Michael GatewoodAdobe Creative Suite trainer Michael Gatewood covers the nuts and bolts of Illustrator for beginning and intermediate digital illustrators and designers, culminating in a final logo design project!
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337 min3-part Adobe Suite course20 CQ
What's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
with Benjamin HalsallWhat's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
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696 min6-part Adobe Suite course51 CQ
Creating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
with Benjamin HalsallCreating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
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11124 min11-part Adobe Suite course70 CQ
Transform pretty pictures to artful photography with this course on creating stunning photoshop effects with Adobe Photoshop luminary Mark S. Johnson. Enhance your photos with these dramatic effects!
with Mark S. JohnsonTransform pretty pictures to artful photography with this course on creating stunning photoshop effects with Adobe Photoshop luminary Mark S. Johnson. Enhance your photos with these dramatic effects!
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10159 min10-part Adobe Suite course84 CQ
The best way to learn Photoshop is to use it. In this course, Helen Bradley presents 10 fun image editing projects that allow students to learn by doing, mastering advanced Photoshop techniques!
with Helen BradleyThe best way to learn Photoshop is to use it. In this course, Helen Bradley presents 10 fun image editing projects that allow students to learn by doing, mastering advanced Photoshop techniques!
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12120 min12-part Adobe Suite course67 CQ
Whether you love video game concept art or are an artist that wants to experiment with a digital medium, this course covers everything you need to know about painting in Adobe Photoshop.
with Hardy FowlerWhether you love video game concept art or are an artist that wants to experiment with a digital medium, this course covers everything you need to know about painting in Adobe Photoshop.
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337 min3-part Adobe Suite course20 CQ
What's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
with Benjamin HalsallWhat's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
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696 min6-part Adobe Suite course51 CQ
Creating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
with Benjamin HalsallCreating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.