
Eddie Russell
PLURALSIGHT AUTHOR
Eddie began teaching creative professionals over ten years ago for Digital Tutors. In 2014 Digital Tutors was acquired by Pluralsight and he continued his focus on creating high quality training for artists in both the film and games industries. With a background in graphic design and illustration Eddie has always been focused on visual appeal. This can be seen through his courses in which he shares secrets for achieving production level quality for concept art, illustrations, textures, materials as well as lighting. Eddie takes pride in helping creative professionals overcome the barriers of technology and software so that they can effortlessly harness their creativity in their own projects.
While teaching with Pluralsight, Eddie has had the opportunity to contribute to many exciting projects. He's also contributed creative training articles to both Photoshop Creative and ImagineFX. Eddie's favorite project as a tutor has been taking part in the Transforming Robot Production Pipeline series. So if you're ready to learn environment art, texturing, or rendering from the ground up, or your graphic designs lack that special "it" factor, let Eddie unlock your potential as an artist.
Courses Authored
216
Topics Authored
Creative Professional
Manufacturing Design
Total Ratings
1094
Avg Course Ratings
4.6
Courses by Eddie
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CourseMaya 2019 Fundamentals: Dynamics, Lighting and RenderingBeginner4h 1mJul 1, 2019
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CourseMaya 2019 Fundamentals: UVs, Materials, and TexturesBeginner3h 45mMay 23, 2019
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CourseTexturing Game Characters in Substance PainterIntermediate4h 45mMar 15, 2018
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CourseUV Mapping Game Characters in MayaIntermediate3h 24mMar 15, 2018
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CourseMaya 2018 FundamentalsBeginner11h 23mFeb 7, 2018
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CourseEstablishing a Texturing Pipeline Between MARI and MayaIntermediate2h 48mJun 16, 2017
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CourseFundamentals of Arnold for MayaBeginner6h 40mMar 16, 2017
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CourseMaya Shading and Texturing FundamentalsBeginner3h 52mNov 14, 2016
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CourseEstablishing a Texturing Pipeline Between MARI and ZBrushIntermediate2h 39mNov 10, 2016
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CourseUp and Running with MARI Non-commercialBeginner2h 24mAug 3, 2016
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CourseIntroduction to Maya 2017Beginner11h 26mJul 27, 2016
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CourseExploring Maya 2017Beginner1h 12mJul 27, 2016
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CourseBaking Texture Maps in Substance DesignerBeginner1h 24mApr 7, 2016
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CourseIntroduction to MARI 3Beginner6h 5mApr 1, 2016
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CourseIntroduction to Arnold for MayaIntermediate4h 59mFeb 10, 2016
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CourseTexturing Game Assets in MARIBeginner3h 8mJan 11, 2016
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CourseIntroduction to Shading Networks in MayaIntermediate3h 33mDec 25, 2015
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CourseTexturing VFX Assets in MARIIntermediate3h 22mDec 22, 2015
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Course'Daydreamer' Production Pipeline Volume 5: Lighting and RenderingAdvanced1h 59mNov 12, 2015
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CourseLinear Workflow Rendering Strategies in Maya 2016Intermediate1h 43mSep 15, 2015
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Course'Daydreamer' Production Pipeline Volume 4: SurfacingAdvanced1h 40mAug 21, 2015
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CourseIntroduction to Maya 2016Beginner10h 38mApr 16, 2015
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CourseIntroduction to Substance Designer 4.6Intermediate4h 1mFeb 18, 2015
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CourseYour First Day in MARIAdvanced3h 18mFeb 14, 2015
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Coursemental ray Workflows in Maya 2015: CausticsIntermediate1h 52mFeb 13, 2015
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CourseLinear Workflow Strategies in MARIIntermediate55mJan 31, 2015
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CourseIntroduction to Materials in Substance PainterIntermediate40mJan 21, 2015
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CourseMap Baking Techniques for Games in MayaBeginner1h 17mJan 5, 2015
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CourseTaking Skin Textures from Good to Great in MARIIntermediate1h 36mJan 3, 2015
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CoursePainting and Rendering Ptex Textures Using Mudbox and MayaIntermediate2h 41mDec 7, 2014
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Coursemental ray Workflows in Maya 2015: Final GatherIntermediate1h 48mDec 5, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to Substance PainterBeginner3h 3mNov 2, 2014
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CourseUtilizing the Node Editor in Maya 2015Intermediate59mOct 25, 2014
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CourseMulti-pass Rendering Techniques in MayaIntermediate2h 18mOct 15, 2014
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CourseTexture Painting in Maya and PhotoshopBeginner2h 46mSep 10, 2014
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CourseUV Mapping Workflows in MayaBeginner3h 33mSep 10, 2014
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CoursePainting Textures for Low Polygon Props in MARIIntermediate2h 4mSep 2, 2014
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CourseYour First Day with Shading Networks in MayaIntermediate1h 17mAug 23, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to mental ray in MayaIntermediate4h 29mAug 16, 2014
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CourseTransferring Textures Between Assets in MARIIntermediate41mAug 2, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to Lighting in MayaIntermediate2h 6mJul 27, 2014
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CourseUtilizing Shading Networks in Maya 2015Intermediate2h 1mJul 5, 2014
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CourseThe Evolving Features of Photoshop CCIntermediate1h 10mJul 4, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to Rendering in MayaIntermediate1h 43mJul 2, 2014
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CourseThe Evolving Features of Illustrator CCIntermediate1h 3mMay 13, 2014
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CourseEssential Strategies for Hand Painting Textures in MARIIntermediate2h 41mMay 11, 2014
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CourseEssential Strategies for Hand Painting Textures in MudboxIntermediate2h 14mApr 29, 2014
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CourseYour First Day Designing Websites in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 16mApr 26, 2014
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CoursePost-Apocalyptic Hero Character Development in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 54mApr 15, 2014
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CourseUsing InDesign as a PowerPoint AlternativeIntermediate1h 42mApr 13, 2014
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CourseYour First Day Painting Textures in MudboxIntermediate2h 25mApr 7, 2014
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CourseCreating Dynamic Weapon Concepts for Games in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 30mApr 3, 2014
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CourseZombie Photo Manipulation Techniques in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 31mMar 26, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to Ptex Texturing in MARIIntermediate42mMar 1, 2014
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CourseCombining Painted and Image-based Textures in MARIIntermediate1h 60mFeb 11, 2014
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CourseBeginner's Guide to MARIBeginner1h 21mFeb 6, 2014
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CourseCreature Texturing in MARIIntermediate3h 9mFeb 4, 2014
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CourseMaximizing Your Wacom Device for Digital Painting in PhotoshopBeginner44mJan 23, 2014
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Course10 Tips to Help Make You Successful in MARIIntermediate1h 43mJan 3, 2014
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CourseIntegrating 3D Type into Images in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 13mDec 30, 2013
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CoursePainting Textures for Game Characters in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 37mDec 30, 2013
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CourseTexture Projection Techniques in MARIBeginner2h 31mDec 23, 2013
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CourseTexturing Game Characters in MARIIntermediate3h 59mDec 9, 2013
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CourseTexturing Low Polygon Weapons in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 44mDec 2, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to UVLayoutBeginner2h 60mNov 25, 2013
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CoursePainting Textures for Terrain in MARIIntermediate1h 53mNov 18, 2013
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CoursePainting Realistic Eyes in MARIIntermediate2h 16mNov 4, 2013
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CourseDesigning Zombie Minions in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 3mOct 28, 2013
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CourseDrawing Character Model Sheets in SketchBook ProIntermediate3h 29mOct 21, 2013
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CoursePainting Realistic 3D Skin Textures in Photoshop: HandsIntermediate2h 40mOct 21, 2013
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CourseDrawing Character Model Sheets in PhotoshopIntermediate4h 2mOct 7, 2013
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CoursePainting Realistic Skin in MARI: HandsIntermediate3h 11mOct 7, 2013
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CourseImplementing a Flow Map Fluid Pipeline Between MARI and UDKIntermediate2h 2mSep 30, 2013
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CourseIntegrating Photographs into Paintings in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 8mSep 16, 2013
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CourseCreating Film Noir Styled Artwork in IllustratorIntermediate2h 4mAug 26, 2013
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CourseYour First Day with InDesign CCBeginner5h 27mAug 19, 2013
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CourseCreating Automotive Concepts in SketchBook ProIntermediate3h 27mAug 5, 2013
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CourseYour First Day with Photoshop CCBeginner6h 25mJul 29, 2013
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CourseYour First Day with Illustrator CCBeginner5h 10mJul 29, 2013
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CourseCreating Industrial Design Concepts in SketchBook DesignerIntermediate3h 9mJul 29, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to SketchBook Designer 2014Beginner3h 36mJul 15, 2013
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CourseTexturing a Robot with Ptex in MARIIntermediate3h 44mJul 8, 2013
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CourseCreating Rapid Character Concepts in SketchBook ProIntermediate1h 30mJun 24, 2013
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CourseCreating Copic Marker Illustrations in SketchBook ProIntermediate3h 45mJun 10, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to SketchBook Pro 6Intermediate2h 53mJun 3, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to MARI 2.0Intermediate4h 35mMay 13, 2013
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CourseCreating Stationery Packages for Clients in IllustratorIntermediate1h 27mMay 6, 2013
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CourseBlurring the Line Between 2D and 3D in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 34mMay 6, 2013
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CourseSpeed Painting Environment Concepts in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 27mApr 29, 2013
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CourseUnderstanding the Relationship Between Logo, Identity, and BrandIntermediate1h 31mApr 22, 2013
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CourseConverting Pixels to Vectors in IllustratorIntermediate1h 1mApr 8, 2013
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CourseImproving Typographic Proficiency for Graphic DesignIntermediate1h 45mApr 8, 2013
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CoursePainting Workflows for 3D Assets in Photoshop CS6Intermediate2h 10mApr 1, 2013
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CourseTexturing a Low Polygon Sci-fi Weapon in MARIIntermediate2h 3mMar 25, 2013
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CourseEnergizing Your Logos with 3D Animation in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 18mMar 18, 2013
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CourseBeginner's Guide to Concept SketchingBeginner1h 31mMar 11, 2013
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CourseCreating Narrative Illustrations in IllustratorIntermediate2h 57mMar 4, 2013
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CourseKeys to Amazing Graphic Design LayoutsBeginner2h 12mFeb 18, 2013
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CourseVisual Communication and Graphic Design EssentialsBeginner2h 27mFeb 11, 2013
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CourseColor Theory for Today's Creative ProfessionalsBeginner1h 12mFeb 11, 2013
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CourseBeginner's Guide to Vector Drawing in IllustratorBeginner1h 34mJan 28, 2013
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CourseCreating an Abandoned City Scene in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 22mJan 14, 2013
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CourseDesigning Appealing Cartoon Characters in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 31mJan 7, 2013
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CourseLogo Workshop: The Angry TacoIntermediate1h 22mJan 7, 2013
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CourseCreating Custom Patterns in IllustratorIntermediate1h 5mJan 1, 2013
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CourseSci-fi Inspired Manga Illustration in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 26mJan 1, 2013
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CourseInking Comic Art in IllustratorIntermediate1h 59mJan 1, 2013
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CourseCreating Dynamic PDF Forms with InDesignIntermediate1h 10mDec 1, 2012
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CourseDesigning a Game Boss in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 10mDec 1, 2012
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CourseA Designer's Guide to Printing with InDesignIntermediate2h 13mDec 1, 2012
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CourseMaximizing Your Wacom Device for MARIBeginner1h 4mDec 1, 2012
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CourseAutomotive Texturing in MARIIntermediate3h 17mNov 1, 2012
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CourseA Designer's Guide to Printing with IllustratorIntermediate1h 39mNov 1, 2012
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CourseA Designer's Guide to Printing with PhotoshopIntermediate2h 0mNov 1, 2012
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CourseTexturing Prehistoric Reptiles in MARIIntermediate2h 54mOct 1, 2012
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CourseCreating Photo Manipulations for Advertising with PhotoshopIntermediate3h 8mOct 1, 2012
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CourseLow Polygon Texturing in MARIIntermediate3h 55mSep 1, 2012
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CourseCreating Flexible Layouts in InDesign CS6Intermediate1h 39mSep 1, 2012
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CourseCreating Stylized Male Character Concepts in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 26mAug 1, 2012
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CourseDrawing Manga Anatomy and Poses in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 0mAug 1, 2012
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CourseCreating Product Packaging in IllustratorIntermediate2h 32mAug 1, 2012
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CourseCreating Ptex Textures in MARIIntermediate58mJul 1, 2012
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CourseDrawing Manga Faces and Heads in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 18mJul 1, 2012
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CourseWhat's New in Photoshop CS6Advanced1h 47mJun 2, 2012
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CourseWhat's New in MARI 1.4v3Advanced43mJun 2, 2012
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CourseWhat's New in MARI 1.4Intermediate30mJun 2, 2012
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CourseIntroduction to Photoshop CS6Beginner11h 57mJun 1, 2012
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CourseDrawing Expressions for a Stylized Character in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 37mMay 1, 2012
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CoursePainting Skateboard Graphics in IllustratorIntermediate2h 9mMay 1, 2012
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CourseMARI Shader Module Reference LibraryAdvanced2h 45mApr 1, 2012
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CourseWorking with Projectors in MARIIntermediate1h 14mApr 1, 2012
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CourseTransforming Robot Production Pipeline Volume 5: Robot TexturingAdvanced1h 59mApr 1, 2012
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CourseMARI Filter Reference LibraryIntermediate2h 7mMar 1, 2012
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CourseTransforming Robot Production Pipeline Volume 1: Concept and DesignAdvanced1h 40mMar 1, 2012
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CourseTransforming Robot Production Pipeline Volume 3: Truck TexturingAdvanced1h 33mMar 1, 2012
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CourseEssential Strategies for Hand Painting Textures in MARI 1.4v1Intermediate3h 1mFeb 1, 2012
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CourseCombining Painted and Image-based Textures in MARIIntermediate2h 49mFeb 1, 2012
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CourseUnity Mobile Game Development: Concept and DesignAdvanced1h 19mJan 2, 2012
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CourseUnity Mobile Game Development: User Interface DesignAdvanced1h 41mJan 2, 2012
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CourseCreating Stylized Female Character Concepts in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 41mJan 2, 2012
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CourseUsing Texture to Enhance Digital Paintings in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 33mJan 2, 2012
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CourseFundamentals of Drawing Animal AnatomyIntermediate1h 45mNov 1, 2011
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CourseCreating Interactive Documents with InDesignIntermediate2h 59mNov 1, 2011
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CourseAssembling and Working with Long Documents in InDesignIntermediate2h 40mNov 1, 2011
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CourseBeginner's Guide to Digital Painting in PhotoshopBeginner1h 37mOct 3, 2011
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CourseIntroduction to InDesign CS5Beginner7h 47mOct 3, 2011
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CourseLight and Color Study: Multiple Colored Light SourcesIntermediate1h 47mSep 2, 2011
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CourseProfessional Series: Designing a Female Android in PhotoshopAdvanced1h 52mSep 2, 2011
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CourseIntroduction to Photoshop CS5Beginner11h 54mAug 2, 2011
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CourseLight and Color Study: Night SceneIntermediate2h 55mAug 2, 2011
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CourseFundamentals of Caricature Drawing in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 30mJul 2, 2011
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CourseSharing Artwork Between Illustrator and PhotoshopIntermediate1h 14mJul 2, 2011
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CourseCreating a Concept Vehicle from a 3D Sketch in PhotoshopIntermediate4h 9mJul 2, 2011
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CoursePhotoshop Filters Reference Library: Blur & SharpenAdvanced1h 31mJul 2, 2011
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CourseFinishing a 3D Image in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 45mJun 1, 2011
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CourseCreating Photo Inspired Vector Artwork in Illustrator CS5Intermediate4h 27mJun 1, 2011
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CourseCapturing the Essence of a Character in PhotoshopIntermediate4h 22mMay 2, 2011
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CourseBeginner's Guide to InDesignBeginner1h 53mMay 2, 2011
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CourseGetting Started with Digital Painting in Photoshop CS5Beginner2h 38mMay 2, 2011
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CourseUnlocking the Power of Frames in InDesignIntermediate1h 36mMay 2, 2011
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CourseBeginner's Guide to TypographyBeginner1h 8mApr 4, 2011
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CourseBeginner's Guide to IllustratorBeginner1h 36mApr 4, 2011
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CourseProfessional Series: Designing Logos for ClientsAdvanced1h 26mApr 4, 2011
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CourseProfessional Series: Creature Design and Development TechniquesAdvanced1h 17mApr 4, 2011
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CourseBuilding a Logo for a Law Firm in IllustratorIntermediate1h 17mMar 1, 2011
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CourseBeginner's Guide to Image Editing in PhotoshopBeginner1h 31mMar 1, 2011
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CourseCreating a Grunge Concert Poster in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 23mMar 1, 2011
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CourseUsing Photoshop to Alter the Lighting of an ImageIntermediate1h 39mFeb 1, 2011
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CourseWorking with Anchored Objects in InDesignIntermediate1h 15mFeb 1, 2011
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CourseCreating Billboard Artwork in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 37mFeb 1, 2011
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CourseCreative Character Exploration: MalesIntermediate2h 27mJan 3, 2011
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CourseCreating a Stylized Pin Up Cover Design in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 13mJan 3, 2011
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CourseRestoring Old Photographs in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 34mDec 1, 2010
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CourseCreating Advanced Shapes in IllustratorAdvanced1h 18mDec 1, 2010
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CourseCreating Isometric Pixel Art in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 10mDec 1, 2010
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CourseCreating a Male Character Concept for 3DIntermediate3h 16mOct 31, 2010
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CourseGetting Started with InDesignBeginner2h 8mOct 31, 2010
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CourseUnderstanding Object Transformations in InDesignBeginner1h 39mOct 31, 2010
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CourseUnderstanding the Basics of Grid-based DesignBeginner1h 11mOct 31, 2010
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CourseIntroduction to Table and Cell Styles in InDesignBeginner56mOct 1, 2010
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CourseIntroduction to Object Styles in InDesignBeginner1h 3mOct 1, 2010
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CourseWorking with Tables in InDesignIntermediate1h 36mOct 1, 2010
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CourseUnderstanding Perspective Drawing in IllustratorBeginner2h 35mOct 1, 2010
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CourseCreative Character Exploration: AliensIntermediate2h 48mSep 1, 2010
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CourseCreating a Tri-Fold Brochure in InDesignIntermediate2h 21mSep 1, 2010
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CourseUsing the Data Merge Feature in InDesignIntermediate49mSep 1, 2010
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CourseIntroduction to Paragraph Styles and Character Styles in InDesignBeginner2h 5mSep 1, 2010
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CourseCreative Character Exploration: FemalesIntermediate2h 43mAug 4, 2010
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CourseCreating 3D Maps Using Isometric Projection in IllustratorBeginner2h 14mAug 4, 2010
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Course10 Things Every Designer Should Know About IllustratorBeginner1h 44mAug 4, 2010
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CourseIntroduction to Illustrator CS5Beginner9h 23mAug 4, 2010
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CourseCreating Graphs in IllustratorIntermediate1h 25mAug 4, 2010
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CourseUnderstanding Illustrator's Advanced Color FeaturesAdvanced57mAug 4, 2010
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Course'Infiltrator' Production Pipeline Volume 1: Concept Design & StoryboardingIntermediate4h 12mAug 4, 2010
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CourseDesigning a Two Color T-Shirt in IllustratorIntermediate1h 50mAug 4, 2010
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CoursePreparing Spot Color Illustrator Files for Contest SubmissionIntermediate1h 14mAug 4, 2010
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CourseUnderstanding Gradient Meshes in IllustratorIntermediate2h 39mAug 4, 2010
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CourseBuilding a Logo in Illustrator: The Grind Coffee ShopBeginner33mJun 1, 2010
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CourseDesigning Album Artwork in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 50mJun 1, 2010
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CourseAdobe Illustrator for Photoshop UsersBeginner2h 7mJun 1, 2010
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CourseBuilding a Logo in Illustrator: Papa's Surf ShopBeginner53mMay 3, 2010
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CourseDesigning a Creature for 3D in PhotoshopIntermediate4h 57mMay 3, 2010
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CourseRecreating a Character Sketch in IllustratorIntermediate5h 45mMay 3, 2010
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CourseTips and Tricks in IllustratorAdvanced1h 4mApr 7, 2010
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CourseTips and Tricks in InDesignIntermediate1h 4mApr 3, 2010
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CourseBuilding a Logo in Illustrator: Mo! TVBeginner40mApr 1, 2010
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CourseCreating Ornate Logo Type in IllustratorIntermediate5h 18mApr 1, 2010
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CourseIntegrating a Character with a Logo in IllustratorIntermediate4h 12mApr 1, 2010
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CourseElements of Graphic DesignBeginner1h 55mFeb 18, 2010
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CoursePrinciples of Graphic DesignBeginner2h 0mFeb 18, 2010
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CourseFundamentals of TypographyBeginner1h 44mFeb 18, 2010
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CourseFundamentals of Color TheoryBeginner1h 31mFeb 18, 2010
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CourseFundamentals of Perspective DrawingBeginner4h 58mJan 21, 2010
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CourseFundamentals of Digital DrawingBeginner3h 0mJan 14, 2010
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CourseImage Editing Tips and Tricks in PhotoshopAdvanced58mJun 2, 2008
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CourseTips and Tricks in Photoshop ExtendedAdvanced27mApr 2, 2007