Wow! poked around just a little bit - great open-source tutorials on accessing census data, representing data in maps, creating news apps, coding, as well as some more manifesto-y pieces on new directions!
"Source Guides are collections of tutorials, project discussions, and advice on topics of interest to developers and interactive designers in newsrooms. Is there a Guide topic missing that you'd like to see here?"
A great resource for free graphic tutorials. Tutorials are arranged by software type: Adobe Illustrator After Effects Dreamweaver Final Cut Pro Flash Pro InDesign Manga Studio Maxon Cinema 4D Maya Muse Nuke Painter Photoshop Premiere Pro QuarkXPress RealFlow;
& by Techniques: Animation Colour Drawing Fashion illustration Graphic Design Hacking & Maker Hand-made Illustration Interactive & Web Design Lighting effects Mixed media Painting Patterns Photo retouch Photography Printing Typography Vector VFX Video Web.
*Tutorials are available for all skill levels.
I know some of you are familiar with this site - some helpful video tutorials on a number of useful software programs, including Final Cut Pro and Photoshop.
This curated collection of online tools, tutorials and resources is designed to help nonprofits and ethnic and community news organizations navigate the often intimidating and ever-evolving new media landscape. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you will find valuable information on the technologies and best practices you need to tell a community's stories in compelling ways; engage new audiences; optimize your website; and measure online impact.