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"It's no secret that web design is a fast-growing industry. Virtually every type of business is in need of a quality website. There are opportunities at the large agency level down to freelancers developing small-business websites from home. So how do you break into this exciting field? With little or no experience creating websites, getting yourself up to speed can be a daunting task. There are so many different avenues of design and development to explore. Which way should you go first? Which skill sets suit you the best? We aim to give you an overview of a few things things that are essential to a well-rounded knowledge of web design. These are starting-points, if you will. Below each item, we've listed additional resources for you to continue on in your learning process. Before we get into it, heed one important lesson: You can't become a professional web designer overnight. It takes years to reach an expert level in any aspect of the field. But everybody starts somewhere, and there's no better time than the present begin your web design education."

OpenZine is a publishing platform with web browser based tools that provides an easy way for anyone to make their own magazine, for free. The best way to describe what OpenZine provides is by understanding how magazines work. Magazines have a staff of writers, photographers, designers, illustrators and editors that create & contribute. Here at OpenZine you create & contribute on those same principles but your resources are other OpenZine users! To preserving the design experience of print we've created amazingly powerful one click layouts. You can even change them as you go! Create your magazine cover online with the OhhZee Image Editor. In just a few clicks, you can add shapes, text and effects the OhhZee way!

TED talks on youtube - inspiring, creative , talks by societies best minds

national geographic on youtube

Digital Storytelling is the practice of using computer-based tools to tell stories. As with traditional storytelling, most digital stories focus on a specific topic and contain a particular point of view. However, as the name implies, digital stories usually contain some mixture of computer-based images, text, recorded audio narration, video clips and/or music. Digital stories can vary in length, but most of the stories used in education typically last between two and ten minutes. And the topics that are used in Digital Storytelling range from personal tales to the recounting of historical events, from exploring life in one's own community to the search for life in other corners of the universe, and literally, everything in between. A great way to begin learning about Digital Storytelling is by watching the following video introduction to Digital Storytelling.

ten good tips for making better pictures

A professional photographer of 20+ years, publisher of prophotolife.com and co-owner of the photo studio daylight-photo.com, in Cincinnati, OH. lots of how to videos on lighting, flash, studio etc

This is a practical introduction to the photo equipment used in my professional photography studio part 1 of 2

Part 2: this is a practical introduction to the photo equipment used in my professional photography studio.

Great photographs are dependent on lighting! Learn how to set up your photography lights in this free video clip about professional photography lighting and equipment.

Lighting is very important in photography. Learn the difference between a hot light and strobe light in this free video clip about professional photography lighting and equipment.

Lighting is very important in photography. Get tips for using light reflectors in this free video clip about professional photography lighting and equipment.

Photography equipment is important to good pictures. Get tips for using a camera and flash in this free video clip about professional photography lighting and equipment.

Create your own photograph lighting with flashes and strobes. Learn about portable flash units for your camera in this free instructional video for beginning photographers.

Don't overexpose your photos! Learn how to use light meters in the free instructional video for beginning photographers.

Tutorial on lighting for separation in conjunction with the large format 4x5 view camera class for professional photography students at the Art Institute of Colorado. The video covers meter reading and bellows factor.

In this digital age, metering is becoming a lost art. Many new photographers seem to be relying on the back of the camera for metering and correct exposure. Although, as a photographer mastering proper metering techniques is essential for achieving consistent repeatable results.

A basic guide to the principles of camera metering A basic guide to the principles of camera metering Category: Howto & Style Tags: photography digital camera basics tutorial metering

A basic guide to camera exposure.

Containing the world's largest repository of information on the Holocaust, Yad Vashem is a leader in Holocaust education, commemoration, research and documentation. Located in Jerusalem, Israel, Yad Vashem's 45 acre campus comprises museums, exhibitions, memorials, sculptures, gardens, and world class research and education centers. Millions each year access Yad Vashem's vast resources in order to study, teach and commemorate the Holocaust.