About the Training Videos

 

The titles listed below are Beginners Adobe CS4 tutorials. These lessons are aimed towards the novice and the author assumes the user as no prior experience with the application. The simplistic step-by-step format of the free Adobe CS4 training videos will ensure you quickly gain a level of competence and will be able to use Adobe CS4 in a commercial environment. Should a title be marked as Advanced it's recommended that the user have a solid working knowledge of the application before taking the training or have watched the beginners videos first.

For more information on each title and to watch the free Adobe CS4 tutorials just click the corresponding link of the title that interests you.


Adobe Photoshop CS4 Tutorial Video
Tutor: Dwayne Ferguson,
Number of Videos : 141, Training Duration:  9 hours
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Version: Adobe Photoshop CS4


This comprehensive Adobe Photoshop CS4 tutorial video course offers beginners and intermediate users with the perfect introduction to Photoshop CS4 and its newest and most powerful features.  No other teaching method is able to provide this much clarity or ease of use, as each video lesson features a live preview of Adobe Photoshop in use, so you never have to wonder if you’re in the right menu or screen.  The workspace in the video appears exactly as it does on your own computer, and included sample files make it even easier to follow along.  Topics covered in this course include Raster vs. Vector formats, Layers, Color Tools, Working with Type, Drawing, Filters and Effects, Automation, and Outputting.  For a full list of subjects covered by the training and a free online demo, see the product page.


Dreamweaver CS4 Tutorial
Tutor: James Gonzalez,
Number of Videos : 104,
Training Duration: 9.5 hours)
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Version: Adobe Dreamweaver CS4


This powerful Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Tutorial video course for beginners provides users with a solid working knowledge of the software in less time and without the hassle of other training methods.  Written and narrated by multimedia professional James Gonzalez, the Dreamweaver video lessons first provide an introduction to the program and the way it works before gradually showing users how they can best put Dreamweaver's tools and features to work.  Training topics covered in this tutorial video series include Creating & Laying Out Pages, Working with Tables, Inserting Media, Using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Creating Forms, Behaviors, and Site Management, just to name a few.  The course is also recommended for users who have used older versions of the software who would like to see what Dreamweaver CS4 has to offer.


Adobe InDesign CS4 Tutorial
Tutor: , Number of Videos : , Training Duration:  hours
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Version: Adobe InDesign CS4


This Adobe InDesign CS4 Tutorial video course for beginners is the perfect solution for users wanting to create stunning layouts suitable for print, digital presentations or the web.  Adobe has packed a bunch of new features into this release and designers of all levels now have a number of impressive tools at their disposal.  Each expert-narrated lesson in the training series features a live real-time view of the InDesign workspace in use, with included work files that allow you to easily follow along.  Even more experienced users will find this course to be a valuable reference tool, because the lessons are split into subject-specific videos for easy access.  A full list of topics covered in theInDesign tutorial and a free demo can be found on the product page.


Illustrator CS4 Tutorial
Tutor: Dwayne Ferguson
Number of Videos : 119, Training Duration: 7.5 hours
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Version: Adobe Illustrator CS4

Graphics professional and television animator Dwayne Ferguson teaches this highly-effective Adobe Illustrator CS4 tutorial video series for users wanting a comprehensive introduction to the versatile vector graphics software.  This course is perfect for total beginners as well as users who have worked with similar software in the past who want to know what the latest version of CS4 has to offer.  These Adobe Illustrator CS4 tutorials are grounded in real-world examples, and the video presentation makes the material engaging and easy to understand.  Training topics covered include Raster vs. Vector Drawing, Pen & Paths, Color, Swatch Libraries, Layers, Masks, Brushes, Transformation, and integration with other tools in the Adobe Creative Suite.  A full list of subjects and a free demo are on the product page.  As with all of our titles, this tutorial video is available online or as one package on CD / DVD


Premiere CS4 Tutorial
Tutor: , Number of Videos : , Training Duration:  hours
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Version: Adobe Premiere CS4


Adobe Premiere is a video editing package that keeps getting more and more powerful with each release, and version CS4 is no exception.  Our video editing expert walks you through the Adobe Premiere newest and most useful features in this Adobe Premiere CS4 tutorial video.  Perfect for beginners as well as users with a background in video editing, this course covers each major feature and tool as well as the underlying concepts in a user-friendly format that has been proven to help users learn in less time and without the learning curve of other methods. Why would you want to learn video editing from a book?  These engaging tutorial videos teaches by sight and sound and gives you the hands-on experience with Premiere that you need to get work done.


After Effects CS4 Tutorial
Tutor: , Number of Videos : , Training Duration:  hours
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Version: Adobe After Effects CS4


This Adobe After Effects CS4 tutorial video course is a great introduction the compositing and effects software, for beginners as well as users who’ve done multimedia work in the past.  This After Effects training series starts with the basics of the program’s user interface and basic feature set and gradually introduces the user to the powerful possibilities of After Effects, which has become a staple for video professionals as well as creative amateurs wanting impressive results.  These expert-narrated instructional videos break the program down by feature and technique, so even users who already have a fundamental understanding of the program can easily skip to sections they need to review.  A full list of subjects covered in the After Effects tutorials and a free online demo can be found on the product page linked above.


Adobe Flash CS4
Tutor: , Number of Videos : , Training Duration:  hours
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Version: Adobe Flash CS4


Adobe Flash is the go-to multimedia solution for animation, vector graphics, and video for the web.  Content published in Flash formats is accessible by an estimated 90 percent of computer users, and this comprehensive Adobe Flash CS4 tutorial video course will show you how to leverage this potential audience to your advantage.  These expert-led video tutorials cover the program’s robust set of features and tools one step at a time, using clear descriptions and practical examples that even beginners can follow. Sample files are provided so that it’s especially easy to follow along with the tutor.  The convenient video format of the course, available either online through our subscription service or as one training package on CD / DVD, allows you to learn Flash CS4 from the comfort of your own desk or nearly anywhere there’s a computer.  To learn more about bringing your web presence up to speed, check out the free online demo.


Video Creation Adobe Flash CS4 Tutorial
Tutor: Michael Hurwicz,
Number of Videos : 87,
Training Duration: 8.5 hours
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Version: Adobe Flash CS4


Adobe Flash CS4 is revolutionizing the way video is presented and shared across the internet.  With enhanced support for a variety of video formats, including MPEG and H.264 compression, it’s become a versatile and customizable delivery platform for multimedia professionals and creative amateurs wanting to share their work with their communities, family and friends.  Videographer Michael Hurwicz shows you everything you need to know to get your completed video projects on the web in this Video Creation Adobe Flash CS4 Tutorial Video.  In a series of example-based tutorials, he teaches you how to overcome common challenges and work with confidence and skill.  A free demo of this training course is available on the product page.


Adobe Soundbooth CS4 Tutorial
Tutor: Sam McGuire, Number of Videos : 75, Training Duration: 6 hours
Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Version: Adobe Soundbooth CS4


This highly effective Adobe Soundbooth CS4 tutorial video course will teach you how to use this task-based audio production tool to get impressive results for your multimedia projects. Excellent in conjunction with Adobe Flash and Premiere or as a stand-alone tool, Soundbooth is a feature-rich program perfect for a wide variety of creative projects.  Audio engineer and tutor Sam McGuire draws from years of professional audio experience to give you a solid introduction to the audio editing and mixing software, including tips and techniques that you can’t find anywhere else.  Topics covered in these SOundBooth tutorial videos include Working with Multiple Tracks, Recording, Editing, Effects, Working with Video, Metadata, Mixing and more.  To learn more about this training course and try a free demo, see the link above.