WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems so it's important for web designers to offer WordPress services. This VTC course will help you understand how the software works and, in particular, how themes are made. WordPress themes control both the look and many of the functions of a website, so you need to know how to work with theme files. Author George Plumley will demonstrate how to implement your designs in a theme or convert an existing site into a theme. Customizing theme functionality for each client is also important and you'll learn to create page templates. You will also learn how to use plugins to provide clients with key functionality, such as forms, social media, photo management, and even e-commerce. Click on the movie links below to get started today!

This VTC QuickStart! course introduces you to the new features that were added to the recent update of Adobe's Premiere Pro CS5 to its half incremental release Premiere Pro CS5.5. The goal of this course is to contrast working methods that have been improved, or at least have changed, between CS5 and CS5.5. The course not only examines improvements such as keyframing and merging clips, the improved Adobe Media Encoder, and new film effects, but it also also looks at the integration of Premiere Pro CS5.5 with Adobe Story and Adobe Audition CS5.5. By using the provided HD-shot film clips, the user will be able to work along with author Mark Struthers as he illuminates the new features while highlighting tips and tricks along the way. <p><i><font color="red">* VTC QuickStart! and MasterClass! courses are available only to registered VTC Online University members.</font></i></p>

In this VTC course, you will learn all about Joomla, an amazing open source content management system. With Joomla you can create and maintain a website from anywhere, at anytime, without having to worry about computer software. Author Melanie Hedgespeth will show you how to install Joomla, manage your website, work with users who have a variety of permissions, and add a variety of extensions. Get started now by clicking the movie links below!

Reason is the Propellerhead flagship product and the latest version has some significant upgrades. Alongside Reason 5.0, Propellerhead has just released Record 1.5 which also includes some important additions. This VTC course begins with a quick overview of the new features of both programs. Then Sean Michael Paddison, a music producer and home recording expert, moves on to an in-depth exploration of Reason 5.0 that will give new users the solid foundation they need to utilize the software. Throughout the course Sean will share many helpful hints that even seasoned pros will find useful. Work files are included. Get started now by clicking on the movie links below!

Adobe Flash Professional CS5.5 boasts some impressive new features, especially when it comes to developing content for mobile platforms. In QuickStart! - Adobe Flash Professional CS5.5 you'll not only learn about many of the great new features now available, like Code Snippets for AIR and mobile, publishing for iOS and Android, and how to resize your content for a variety of screen sizes, but you'll also learn how to build a layout from complete scratch in Adobe Illustrator, and some efficient techinques for moving it over to the Flash developing environment!

 

Project managers are often responsible for the success (or failure) of a project. They are in charge of many critical activities such as building the schedule and tracking project resources, time, and cost. Microsoft Project 2010 supports these project management activities and more. In this VTC course, you will learn the basic functionalities of using Microsoft Project 2010 including: how to start a project and set up the project environment; how to create a work breakdown structure using Microsoft Project; how to manage tasks, resources, and costs; how to track progress and generate reports. You will also learn about several new and exciting features available in Project 2010, including an upgraded interface, the timeline view, and user-controlled scheduling. Click on the movie links below to get started today!

Adobe Bridge CS5 is the link between Adobe Creative Suite programs. It allows the user to adapt the default workspaces before importing video, sound, or image files. Throughout this VTC QuickStart! guide to the program, you will be shown how to access your various files from within the Bridge interface before progressing to options such as rating and labeling for quick searching. The course then illustrates how to use metadata to help accelerate the search and catalogue process. Important elements of Bridge CS5 such as keywording, stacking images, and using collections are also covered. You will also learn how to output your files as a PDF document or as a web gallery. The course concludes with a look at differences between Bridge CS5 and Lightroom 3 whilst also considering the use of Mini Bridge in other Adobe programs such as InDesign CS5 and Photoshop CS5. Click the movie links below to get started.

 

As with any significant software product, MySQL is a broad subject for study and there is a lot we must know to be able to use it effectively. David Swain's MySQL 5 Development Part 1 course for VTC is the first in a training series intended to provide a solid foundation on which to build MySQL mastery. In this introductory course, we learn a number of non-destructive, read-only techniques for retrieving data from a MySQL database, as well as some useful history and practical background information about MySQL. We focus on statement and expression syntax and "why" those elements are written in a specific way. Further study exercises are provided for many of the hands-on lessons. Click the movie links below to get started now!

Photoshop Elements 9 is often described as the best $99 you can spend as a photographer. The power of its functions, yet ease of use, make it a tremendous tool for correcting images and making image-based projects. Phil Hawkins, an award-winning photographer from Fresno, CA will take you through not only the complete explanation of how everything works, but the basics of digital imaging theory and digital camera operation. Additionally, Phil offers lessons on how to shoot better portraits and landscape images all in an effort to make you the best photographer you can be and to take those shots and display or distribute them putting your best foot forward. Three courses in one! To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

As part of the release of the Office 2010 software suite, Microsoft is introducing the latest version of Access, their entry-level database application software. Don't let the words 'entry-level' fool you, this is one very powerful database tool. Access was designed to collect, store, manage, report, and dissect data for individuals and small businesses. The release of the 2010 version continues to raise the bar of what an entry-level database product can do. In this course, Mark Long takes you from opening Access 2010 for the first time through the entire process of creating a database. He covers tables, queries, forms, reports, and many of the other bells and whistles that make up Access 2010. Click the movie links below to get started now!

The CompTIA Network+ (2009 Objectives) certification is recognized internationally as validation of the technical knowledge required of foundation-level IT network technicians. This certification exhibits proof that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure. In this course, Mark Long takes you step by step through the process and technologies you need to get ready to take this exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

PHP has become the most popular server-side programming language for building web applications and is currently in use on more than 75% of all web servers. As of the release of PHP5, it has matured into a sophisticated language with advanced object-oriented capabilities. This course will take you through the basics of PHP, all the way through to its most advanced features. Author John Fontana demonstrates practical knowledge that can be applied to every-day programming tasks in the real world. To begin learning PHP5 today, simply click on the movie links.

Cakewalk SONAR X1 is the most recent update in a long line of full-featured Digital Audio Workstations on the cutting edge of audio production. Packaged with one of the largest set of features and tools in any audio application, it can be overwhelming to master. Sam McGuire, audio engineer, author, and educator, explains Sonar using a variety of examples and real world work flows. Follow along using the provided work files and explore the multifaceted features of Sonar with Sam as your guide. Both first-time Sonar users who are trying to figure out basic tasks and experienced veterans who are looking to explore the latest features will find just what they are looking for in this VTC course. To begin learning Sonar today, simply click on the movie links.

Get a quick start into the world of FileMaker on the iPhone and iPad with VTC's QuickStart! course for FileMaker Go. This course features over 150 minutes of videos designed to educate a typical FileMaker developer on the "ins" and "outs" of FileMaker Go for the iPhone and iPad. Detailed discussions include hibernation, scripting limitations, tuning layouts for use on the iOS. Also included are discussions on container fields and web viewers, and syncing between go databases and master database running on a FileMaker Server. Updated for release of FileMaker Go 1.2. Get started right now by clicking one of the movie links below!

 

The current version of HTML in use on the web today was last updated in 1997. The Web has changed dramatically over those thirteen years and an update to HTML was desperately needed. In the mid 2000s a group called the Web Standard Project began developing HTML5. The goal of the project: develop an HTML standard capable of running full applications in a web browser. HTML5 introduces a number of new elements, attributes, events, and new ways for developers to create web pages and web applications using a version of HTML that is designed around how users are using the Web. In this course, Mark Long will introduce you to HTML 5. He will walk you through a number of practical examples that will quickly get you up and running. He will also teach you about the new features in HTML including: semantic tags, audio and video support, and events. Click the movie links below to get started today!

NewTek LightWave 3D is an industry standard in creating 3D graphics for television, film, and print. In version 10 you will find new production tools such as the Viewport Preview Renderer (VPR), Linear Color Space, Data Interchange Enhancements, real-time Anaglyph Stereoscopic preview, and more. In this course, VTC author and professional animator Dwayne Ferguson (Mutant League TV series) will help you learn to utilize this program to your own advantage. Work files are included. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the movie links below.

The iPad is a powerful computing tool with a myriad of exciting new music production tools. Featuring a powerful touch interface and a highly portable size, the iPad is a popular choice for musicians, performers and producers. Experienced engineer, author, composer, and educator Sam McGuire explores the power of eleven music production apps designed for the iPad. The Apps include notation software, audio / MIDI sequencers (including GarageBand), and a variety of musical instruments. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.

The CompTIA Security+ Certification is the entry-level certification of choice for information security professionals. The exam includes network, compliance, operational, application, data, and host security. It also covers threats and vulnerabilities, access control, identity management, and cryptography. This course, led by security expert Mike Chapple, provides you with the foundation of knowledge you will need to pass the CompTIA Security+ exam. To begin learning today, simply click on the links.

Google SketchUp is one of the most popular 3D modeling applications on the planet and Maxwell Render is the unbiased render engine of choice for discerning 3D professionals. Together they create a powerful tandem that will take your 3D visualizations to the next level of realism. This course is designed to show you how to get the very best results from the pairing of these applications. Author and artist Jason Maranto demonstrates how to use the new SketchUp to Maxwell plugin to link the main applications into a unified workflow. Packed with examples, work files, and well over 2000 free materials this is the video training course that users have been waiting for. Taught in a comprehensive but easy-to-follow manner, this course will give you a rock solid foundation upon which to build your projects.

jQuery, a powerful JavaScript library, is fast becoming a standard inclusion in the professional web developer's arsenal. It allows us to create engaging, rich content for websites and applications in a fraction of the time required with traditional JavaScript. Additionally, a vast collection of jQuery plugins is freely available to make your JavaScript life even easier. In this QuickStart! course, author Rick Martin takes you through an introduction to jQuery that includes powerful element selection methods, debugging, manipulating and adding elements at runtime, and event handling. Rick then shows some examples of animating elements and finishes with a discussion of some of the many available jQuery plugins. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links below.