Here’s an oldie but goodie about the secret of success in creative work. It was a talk given by Ira Glass which was then turned into an animation by David Shiyang Liu. It’s less than 2-minutes long and has some fantastic advice for creatives. I have witnessed a lot of friends in the industry really struggling with their own work right now and so I thought sharing this would be relevant for all those in the same position. Read after the jump for the entire quote.
Are you a beginner looking for good digital photography tutorials? The great news for you is there’s plenty of free online tutorials and guides to help you get started with digital photography. In this article, I’ve put together 10 of the best beginner-level photography tutorials I could find. I also listed additional websites at the end where you can find even more beginner-level tutorials, guides, and blog posts on digital photography.
Welcome to day 6 of tutorial week on Designrfix. Today we have assembled a great collection of some very useful HTML and HTML5 tutorials from around the Web. I am confident that these web design and development tutorials will arm you with all the necessary techniques in-order to achieve those latest web design trends. Hope you like them and tune in tomorrow for the next installment of tutorials!
Selling Photos Online | When it comes to selling your photography online (or offline for that matter) it can seem like a daunting task, and if you’re not sure where to start, we’ve put together a basic guide which offers a few avenues that you can take, from where you to post your photography, to how to make sure your work gets noticed.
You've probably noticed people talking and tweeting endlessly about "Bitcoin" lately.
The Economist finds it intriguing while GigaOM's Matthew Ingram points out several problems with it.
It's even gotten the attention of economic heavyweight Paul Krugman, who has said it's like a reimplementation of the gold standard.
Deciding to pursue a freelancing career may not exactly be like a walk in the park. True that it has its perks but before you can enjoy those, you will have to go through some rough spots before you can actually make a name and stand out in the overwhelming number of freelancers.
Coveting a spot in the freelancing world will not be easy especially if you are an amateur who lacks experience. Think of the competition you will be facing when you start looking for freelance jobs. It’s no secret that most clients would prefer to hire those who have a solid portfolio and a considerable amount of experience as opposed to newbies.
So, how exactly can you get that first job and how can you start a freelancing career if you can’t find a client? The answer is really simple. You just need to know the basics. In other words, you have to learn the tricks of the trade before you can expect to find solid ground. As a budding freelancer, you have to begin with the important first steps.
I assume that you are a freelance designer or someone who work full time as a designer for a web design agency. Most of web designers are used work with static website design.
Now the question is: do you have a future as a static website designer?
The answer would probably be no since most clients and companies are planning to convert their websites to work with a CMS like WordPress, Joomla or Drupal.
Whether you are an awesome painter, a creative designer or a professional photographer, you’re doing what you love. You come to a decision that you want to tell the world about it. You resolve to create a website to show everyone what you’re capable of. You have all kinds of cool plans for the future, like selling your paintings in an online webshop or putting ads to your site to generate some side money. But you have no idea where to start. Well, let me show you what it takes to start an online business.
A collection of well written graphic design books that present the world of visual communication and her beauty. They will get you started, no matter if you are studying by yourself or at school, on how to: understand, research, create and implement your design.
Have you decided to learn web design?
Congratulations! Web design can be one of the most useful skills to acquire in your professional career. Your first 30 days of learning are crucial because many people simply give up after a week or two. In this article, we’ll go through some useful tips and tricks to help you get started with web design and stay on track.
About once a week I get an email from a student or aspiring photographer that wants advice on how they can break into a career of being a professional photographer. I found that I was writing the same response every time. So for the sake of time just as much as my desire to share what I have learned, here is my list of six things that I think every beginning photographer should be doing.
New to Photoshop? Learn Photoshop easily and fast with video training! These training courses can teach you all the fundamentals of Photoshop in a couple days. Unlike going to class, these videos allow you to learn at your own pace and you can save time by learning it at home. See this roundup for a list of our favorite Photoshop video training courses.
As well as being the most popular video site in the world, YouTube is also the second biggest search engine next to Google, its parent company. Considering that over four billion hours of video are watched each month on YouTube, we’re spending more time than ever on the site. Now that the site has been given a new layout, one that places a greater focus on subscriptions, it’s now more vital than ever to understand your audience and what content works best.
Since there are more companies using YouTube to drive sales and brand awareness, it’s as good a time as any to learn about it and see how you can improve your channel.
Portrait photography may seem easy, but if you’re not equipped with proper understanding of techniques and processes, the results can be disappointing. Taking amazing photos involves more than simply pointing your camera and pushing the button. A great photo conveys the unique character and personality of the subject.
If you’re a beginner looking to dip your toe in the water of portrait photography, here are several tips and information that will come handy for you.
How we perceive everything around us is heavily influenced by color so it does not come as a surprise than using the right color palette for your website is both important and an intricate part of the design of a website.
Regardless of our current skill level, we all were beginners at one point in time. Making classic beginner mistakes comes with the territory. Today, we’ve asked a variety of Nettuts+ staff authors to chime in with their list of pitfalls and solutions – in a variety of languages.
Learn from our mistakes; don’t do these things!
Photography is a fascinating art that has emerged as a promising profession over the years. What can be more rewarding than making one’s passion a profession and earning an income from that passion? Freelancing has also been gaining ground over the years among professionals. Many people enjoy working offsite in their own space and at their own comfortable pace.
As a creative professional, your work is often governed by copyright law.
It’s not exactly a topic that most of your clients will be familiar with, so you need to make a point of having practical expertise. You don’t need a law degree to know the applications of copyright law in your particular niche, though it never hurts to take a class or two in this topic.
It’s not as hard as it looks – really.
That’s the first thing that wannabe graphic designers need to know, whether you’re thinking about pursuing graphic design as a career or just want to have a cool and fun creative hobby. Which isn’t to say that you should just jump right in and start trying to design without really understanding what you’re doing. You could do that, but there’s a much better chance that you’ll be happy with the results if you take a few minutes to learn the basics.
YouTube has become an important channel for relaxation and study. You can find many video tutorials to give you tips or guide you through doing something new. Video tutorials are not only used to share knowledge but also to help businesses market their brands and provide more visual documentation for customers. And it’s not that difficult or expensive to do. I’ve just started creating tutorials for JoomlaShine recently and I want to share with you some my experiences.
