CorelDRAW X4 Essential Training provides detailed coverage of the flagship vector-based graphics application, as well as several of the other tools included in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4. These include PHOTO-PAINT, a bitmap editing application; PowerTRACE, used to convert bitmaps to vectors; and ConceptShare, for web-based collaboration. David Rivers addresses experienced CorelDRAW users as he offers insight into new features and enhancements, and he also helps newcomers get up to speed with the basics of vector drawing. David demonstrates how to use objects, layers, and pages to organize documents effectively, and discusses working with color, specific tools, and special effects. He also covers the collaboration and delivery processes. Exercise files accompany the course.

Immersion 5.1 Surround Sound Library - the ultimate ambience collection from Point One Sound that places you right at the centre of the action. This royalty free sound effects library offers more than 220 ambience tracks - and they were all recorded, edited and mastered by surround sound specialists - the motion picture engineers and mixers at Point One Sound.

The Technical Information Library allows you to easily view a vast array of technical resources including the Microsoft Knowledge Base, product documentation, whitepapers, security bulletins, TechNet Magazine articles and more.

With: George Maestri
Running Time: 4.25 hours

Filmmakers of all kinds are exploring new digital tools for creating animated content. After Effects CS3: Animating Characters follows the creation of a short animated film, from storyboard through final output, using After Effects CS3. George Maestri uses a one-minute monster movie to showcase the new Puppet tool, along with many other techniques for animating characters in After Effects.