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Tutorials and Resources

In Tutorials and Resources you will find resources to help you get started in designing effective instructional multimedia. The page includes an extensive list of software tutorials, the fundamentals of good screen design, key terms used in talking about digital graphics, and a list of free image databases. If you want further help in using any of the resources on this page, or if you want advice on making decisions about the effective use of multimedia in the courses you teach, please contact CELT professional staff to arrange a consultation.

Visual Design for Teaching

Key Terms

Resolution File size
Pixels File formats
Bits Compression

Visual Design Guidelines

Layout

Animation

Color

Interaction

Text

Sound
Video  

Image Databases

Resources for Learning Multimedia Software

PowerPoint

Optimizing Images for PowerPoint pdf

DreamWeaver

Introduction to Dreamweaver pdf

Intermediate Guide to Dreamweaver pdf

Photoshop CS3

Photoshop CS3 Essential Preference Settings

Learn Your Way Around Photoshop's Interface

Working With Layers In Photoshop

Power Shortcuts For Working With Layers In Photoshop

Photoshop's Brushes

Freehand & Illustrator

Using Freehand pdf

Illustrator Guide pdf

Migrating from Freehand to Illustrator pdf

Fireworks

Fireworks Basics pdf

3D Max

Getting Started with 3DS Max pdf

On the Web:

Designer Today Tutorials

Light in Animation Tutorial

Achieving 3D Depth

3D Effect Tutorial

3D Rendering