
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
211
Topics Authored
Creative Professional
Manufacturing Design
Total Ratings
1125
Avg Course Ratings
4.6
Courses by Eddie
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CourseMaya 2019 Fundamentals: Dynamics, Lighting and RenderingBeginner4h 54sJul 1, 2019
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CourseMaya 2019 Fundamentals: UVs, Materials, and TexturesBeginner3h 44mMay 23, 2019
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CourseTexturing Game Characters in Substance PainterIntermediate4h 44mMar 15, 2018
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CourseUV Mapping Game Characters in MayaIntermediate3h 23mMar 15, 2018
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CourseMaya 2018 FundamentalsBeginner11h 21mFeb 7, 2018
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CourseEstablishing a Texturing Pipeline Between MARI and MayaIntermediate2h 47mJun 16, 2017
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CourseFundamentals of Arnold for MayaBeginner6h 39mMar 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 23mAug 3, 2016
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CourseExploring Maya 2017Beginner1h 11mJul 27, 2016
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CourseIntroduction to Maya 2017Beginner11h 25mJul 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 58mFeb 10, 2016
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CourseTexturing Game Assets in MARIBeginner3h 8mJan 11, 2016
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CourseIntroduction to Shading Networks in MayaIntermediate3h 32mDec 25, 2015
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CourseTexturing VFX Assets in MARIIntermediate3h 21mDec 22, 2015
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Course'Daydreamer' Production Pipeline Volume 5: Lighting and RenderingAdvanced1h 58mNov 12, 2015
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CourseLinear Workflow Rendering Strategies in Maya 2016Intermediate1h 42mSep 15, 2015
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Course'Daydreamer' Production Pipeline Volume 4: SurfacingAdvanced1h 40mAug 21, 2015
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CourseIntroduction to Maya 2016Beginner10h 37mApr 16, 2015
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CourseIntroduction to Substance Designer 4.6Intermediate4h 49sFeb 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 MARIIntermediate54mJan 31, 2015
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CourseIntroduction to Materials in Substance PainterIntermediate39mJan 21, 2015
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CourseMap Baking Techniques for Games in MayaBeginner1h 16mJan 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 40mDec 7, 2014
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Coursemental ray Workflows in Maya 2015: Final GatherIntermediate1h 47mDec 5, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to Substance PainterBeginner3h 2mNov 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 17mOct 15, 2014
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CourseUV Mapping Workflows in MayaBeginner3h 32mSep 10, 2014
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CourseTexture Painting in Maya and PhotoshopBeginner2h 45mSep 10, 2014
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CoursePainting Textures for Low Polygon Props in MARIIntermediate2h 3mSep 2, 2014
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CourseYour First Day with Shading Networks in MayaIntermediate1h 16mAug 23, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to mental ray in MayaIntermediate4h 28mAug 16, 2014
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CourseTransferring Textures Between Assets in MARIIntermediate41mAug 2, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to Lighting in MayaIntermediate2h 5mJul 27, 2014
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CourseUtilizing Shading Networks in Maya 2015Intermediate2h 38sJul 5, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to Rendering in MayaIntermediate1h 42mJul 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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CoursePost-Apocalyptic Hero Character Development in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 53mApr 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 30mMar 26, 2014
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CourseIntroduction to Ptex Texturing in MARIIntermediate41mMar 1, 2014
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CourseCombining Painted and Image-based Textures in MARIIntermediate1h 59mFeb 11, 2014
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CourseBeginner's Guide to MARIBeginner1h 20mFeb 6, 2014
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CourseCreature Texturing in MARIIntermediate3h 8mFeb 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 30mDec 23, 2013
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CourseTexturing Game Characters in MARIIntermediate3h 58mDec 9, 2013
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CourseTexturing Low Polygon Weapons in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 43mDec 2, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to UVLayoutBeginner2h 59mNov 25, 2013
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CoursePainting Textures for Terrain in MARIIntermediate1h 52mNov 18, 2013
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CoursePainting Realistic Eyes in MARIIntermediate2h 15mNov 4, 2013
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CourseDesigning Zombie Minions in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 2mOct 28, 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 SketchBook ProIntermediate3h 29mOct 21, 2013
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CoursePainting Realistic Skin in MARI: HandsIntermediate3h 10mOct 7, 2013
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CourseDrawing Character Model Sheets in PhotoshopIntermediate4h 1mOct 7, 2013
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CourseImplementing a Flow Map Fluid Pipeline Between MARI and UDKIntermediate2h 1mSep 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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CourseCreating Automotive Concepts in SketchBook ProIntermediate3h 26mAug 5, 2013
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CourseCreating Industrial Design Concepts in SketchBook DesignerIntermediate3h 8mJul 29, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to SketchBook Designer 2014Beginner3h 35mJul 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 29mJun 24, 2013
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CourseCreating Copic Marker Illustrations in SketchBook ProIntermediate3h 44mJun 10, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to SketchBook Pro 6Intermediate2h 52mJun 3, 2013
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CourseIntroduction to MARI 2.0Intermediate4h 34mMay 13, 2013
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CourseCreating Stationery Packages for Clients in IllustratorIntermediate1h 26mMay 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 30mApr 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 44mApr 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 2mMar 25, 2013
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CourseEnergizing Your Logos with 3D Animation in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 17mMar 18, 2013
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CourseBeginner's Guide to Concept SketchingBeginner1h 31mMar 11, 2013
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CourseCreating Narrative Illustrations in IllustratorIntermediate2h 56mMar 4, 2013
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CourseKeys to Amazing Graphic Design LayoutsBeginner2h 11mFeb 18, 2013
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CourseVisual Communication and Graphic Design EssentialsBeginner2h 26mFeb 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 33mJan 28, 2013
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CourseCreating an Abandoned City Scene in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 21mJan 14, 2013
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CourseLogo Workshop: The Angry TacoIntermediate1h 21mJan 7, 2013
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CourseDesigning Appealing Cartoon Characters in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 31mJan 7, 2013
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CourseInking Comic Art in IllustratorIntermediate1h 58mJan 1, 2013
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CourseSci-fi Inspired Manga Illustration in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 25mJan 1, 2013
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CourseCreating Custom Patterns in IllustratorIntermediate1h 5mJan 1, 2013
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CourseA Designer's Guide to Printing with InDesignIntermediate2h 12mDec 1, 2012
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CourseCreating Dynamic PDF Forms with InDesignIntermediate1h 10mDec 1, 2012
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CourseDesigning a Game Boss in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 9mDec 1, 2012
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CourseMaximizing Your Wacom Device for MARIBeginner1h 3mDec 1, 2012
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CourseA Designer's Guide to Printing with PhotoshopIntermediate2h 22sNov 1, 2012
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CourseA Designer's Guide to Printing with IllustratorIntermediate1h 38mNov 1, 2012
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CourseAutomotive Texturing in MARIIntermediate3h 17mNov 1, 2012
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CourseCreating Photo Manipulations for Advertising with PhotoshopIntermediate3h 7mOct 1, 2012
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CourseTexturing Prehistoric Reptiles in MARIIntermediate2h 53mOct 1, 2012
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CourseCreating Flexible Layouts in InDesign CS6Intermediate1h 39mSep 1, 2012
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CourseLow Polygon Texturing in MARIIntermediate3h 54mSep 1, 2012
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CourseCreating Stylized Male Character Concepts in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 25mAug 1, 2012
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CourseDrawing Manga Anatomy and Poses in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 19sAug 1, 2012
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CourseCreating Product Packaging in IllustratorIntermediate2h 32mAug 1, 2012
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CourseDrawing Manga Faces and Heads in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 18mJul 1, 2012
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CourseCreating Ptex Textures in MARIIntermediate57mJul 1, 2012
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CourseWhat's New in Photoshop CS6Advanced1h 47mJun 2, 2012
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CourseWhat's New in MARI 1.4v3Advanced42mJun 2, 2012
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CourseWhat's New in MARI 1.4Intermediate29mJun 2, 2012
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CourseIntroduction to Photoshop CS6Beginner11h 56mJun 1, 2012
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CoursePainting Skateboard Graphics in IllustratorIntermediate2h 8mMay 1, 2012
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CourseDrawing Expressions for a Stylized Character in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 37mMay 1, 2012
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CourseTransforming Robot Production Pipeline Volume 5: Robot TexturingAdvanced1h 58mApr 1, 2012
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CourseWorking with Projectors in MARIIntermediate1h 14mApr 1, 2012
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CourseMARI Shader Module Reference LibraryAdvanced2h 44mApr 1, 2012
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CourseTransforming Robot Production Pipeline Volume 1: Concept and DesignAdvanced1h 39mMar 1, 2012
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CourseTransforming Robot Production Pipeline Volume 3: Truck TexturingAdvanced1h 32mMar 1, 2012
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CourseMARI Filter Reference LibraryIntermediate2h 6mMar 1, 2012
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CourseCombining Painted and Image-based Textures in MARIIntermediate2h 48mFeb 1, 2012
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CourseEssential Strategies for Hand Painting Textures in MARI 1.4v1Intermediate3h 1mFeb 1, 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 32mJan 2, 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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CourseFundamentals of Drawing Animal AnatomyIntermediate1h 44mNov 1, 2011
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CourseCreating Interactive Documents with InDesignIntermediate2h 58mNov 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 36mOct 3, 2011
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CourseIntroduction to InDesign CS5Beginner7h 46mOct 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 51mSep 2, 2011
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CourseLight and Color Study: Night SceneIntermediate2h 54mAug 2, 2011
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CourseIntroduction to Photoshop CS5Beginner11h 53mAug 2, 2011
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CourseFundamentals of Caricature Drawing in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 29mJul 2, 2011
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CoursePhotoshop Filters Reference Library: Blur & SharpenAdvanced1h 31mJul 2, 2011
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CourseSharing Artwork Between Illustrator and PhotoshopIntermediate1h 13mJul 2, 2011
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CourseCreating a Concept Vehicle from a 3D Sketch in PhotoshopIntermediate4h 9mJul 2, 2011
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CourseCreating Photo Inspired Vector Artwork in Illustrator CS5Intermediate4h 26mJun 1, 2011
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CourseFinishing a 3D Image in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 44mJun 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 52mMay 2, 2011
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CourseUnlocking the Power of Frames in InDesignIntermediate1h 36mMay 2, 2011
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CourseGetting Started with Digital Painting in Photoshop CS5Beginner2h 37mMay 2, 2011
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CourseBeginner's Guide to TypographyBeginner1h 7mApr 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 16mMar 1, 2011
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CourseBeginner's Guide to Image Editing in PhotoshopBeginner1h 30mMar 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 38mFeb 1, 2011
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CourseCreating Billboard Artwork in PhotoshopIntermediate1h 36mFeb 1, 2011
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CourseWorking with Anchored Objects in InDesignIntermediate1h 14mFeb 1, 2011
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CourseCreative Character Exploration: MalesIntermediate2h 26mJan 3, 2011
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CourseCreating a Stylized Pin Up Cover Design in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 12mJan 3, 2011
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CourseRestoring Old Photographs in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 33mDec 1, 2010
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CourseCreating Advanced Shapes in IllustratorAdvanced1h 17mDec 1, 2010
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CourseCreating Isometric Pixel Art in PhotoshopIntermediate3h 9mDec 1, 2010
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CourseGetting Started with InDesignBeginner2h 7mOct 31, 2010
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CourseUnderstanding the Basics of Grid-based DesignBeginner1h 10mOct 31, 2010
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CourseCreating a Male Character Concept for 3DIntermediate3h 15mOct 31, 2010
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CourseUnderstanding Object Transformations in InDesignBeginner1h 39mOct 31, 2010
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CourseIntroduction to Table and Cell Styles in InDesignBeginner55mOct 1, 2010
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CourseUnderstanding Perspective Drawing in IllustratorBeginner2h 35mOct 1, 2010
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CourseIntroduction to Object Styles in InDesignBeginner1h 3mOct 1, 2010
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CourseWorking with Tables in InDesignIntermediate1h 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 20mSep 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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CourseCreating 3D Maps Using Isometric Projection in IllustratorBeginner2h 13mAug 4, 2010
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CourseCreative Character Exploration: FemalesIntermediate2h 42mAug 4, 2010
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Course10 Things Every Designer Should Know About IllustratorBeginner1h 44mAug 4, 2010
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CourseDesigning a Two Color T-Shirt in IllustratorIntermediate1h 49mAug 4, 2010
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CourseCreating Graphs in IllustratorIntermediate1h 25mAug 4, 2010
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CourseIntroduction to Illustrator CS5Beginner9h 22mAug 4, 2010
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CourseUnderstanding Gradient Meshes in IllustratorIntermediate2h 38mAug 4, 2010
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CoursePreparing Spot Color Illustrator Files for Contest SubmissionIntermediate1h 14mAug 4, 2010
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Course'Infiltrator' Production Pipeline Volume 1: Concept Design & StoryboardingIntermediate4h 11mAug 4, 2010
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CourseUnderstanding Illustrator's Advanced Color FeaturesAdvanced57mAug 4, 2010
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CourseBuilding a Logo in Illustrator: The Grind Coffee ShopBeginner32mJun 1, 2010
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CourseAdobe Illustrator for Photoshop UsersBeginner2h 7mJun 1, 2010
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CourseDesigning Album Artwork in PhotoshopIntermediate2h 49mJun 1, 2010
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CourseBuilding a Logo in Illustrator: Papa's Surf ShopBeginner53mMay 3, 2010
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CourseRecreating a Character Sketch in IllustratorIntermediate5h 44mMay 3, 2010
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CourseDesigning a Creature for 3D in PhotoshopIntermediate4h 56mMay 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! TVBeginner39mApr 1, 2010
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CourseCreating Ornate Logo Type in IllustratorIntermediate5h 17mApr 1, 2010
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CourseIntegrating a Character with a Logo in IllustratorIntermediate4h 12mApr 1, 2010
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CoursePrinciples of Graphic DesignBeginner1h 59mFeb 18, 2010
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CourseFundamentals of Color TheoryBeginner1h 30mFeb 18, 2010
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CourseFundamentals of TypographyBeginner1h 43mFeb 18, 2010
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CourseElements of Graphic DesignBeginner1h 55mFeb 18, 2010
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CourseFundamentals of Perspective DrawingBeginner4h 57mJan 21, 2010
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CourseFundamentals of Digital DrawingBeginner3h 1sJan 14, 2010
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CourseImage Editing Tips and Tricks in PhotoshopAdvanced57mJun 2, 2008
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CourseTips and Tricks in Photoshop ExtendedAdvanced27mApr 2, 2007