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How to Make a Game with Unity

Friday, January 30, 2015 10:30 AM

You don't have to be a wizard to build a video game anymore. All you need is a little scripting and imagination. Here’s how to make a game with Unity.

Counteract Camera Shake: Stabilize Video Footage in Post

Friday, January 30, 2015 9:00 AM

This week's Video Post Tips Weekly helps you counteract camera shake by stabilizing wobbly footage in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X & Avid Media Composer.

Tips on Working with Captions in InDesign

Thursday, January 29, 2015 10:30 AM

In this week’s free video, learn how to keep your captions in InDesign looking consistent from page to page in a magazine spread or any other long document.

Introduction to Video Editing: Continuity Editing

Thursday, January 29, 2015 7:00 AM

Get a taste of the new Introduction to Video Editing course with this free article and tutorial on continuity editing. Find out why it matters ...

Teacher Tips: Using Social Media in the Classroom

Wednesday, January 28, 2015 8:00 AM

More and more teachers are incorporating social media into their lesson plans. Here are some great tips for incorporating Instagram, Tumblr, and more.

How to Develop Android Apps: Build Your First One!

Wednesday, January 28, 2015 7:00 AM

We'll show you how to develop Android apps using the many tools and tutorials available to you—whether you have any prior programming experience or not.

Correcting Brightness for Print — with Deke's Techniques

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:30 AM

The colors you see on your monitor aren't always printable—even on sophisticated printers. Deke shows how to correct brightness for print in Photoshop.

How to Create Pivot Tables in Excel 2010

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 7:00 AM

Pivot Tables save you time and energy when you need to look at your data from multiple perspectives. Here's how to create them in Excel 2010 and more.

New Feature: Download Your Notes on lynda.com Courses!

Monday, January 26, 2015 1:00 PM

Now you can export your personal course notes into three different file formats, and two popular cloud services—to make your learning even easier.

Stop Junk Mail from Burying You at Home

Monday, January 26, 2015 7:00 AM

Want to stop junk mail from being dumped on you daily? Here's how to support your favorite charities—without being buried in their mailings.

Street Photography: It All Comes Down to Editing

Sunday, January 25, 2015 7:00 AM

In street photography, the more you shoot, the better your chances of capturing the perfect image. But how do you edit them down to "the best one"?

Shooting a Moving GoPro Time Lapse

Saturday, January 24, 2015 9:00 AM

Shooting a moving GoPro time lapse can be fun—but it's easy to spend a ton on equipment. Check out these budget-friendly sliders on Video Gear Weekly.

Adding Deckled Edges to Fine-Art Paper Prints

Saturday, January 24, 2015 7:00 AM

Here's a step-by-step guide to getting the feathery, unfinished look of deckled edges on your fine-art paper prints.

How to Deal with a Difficult Boss: Managing Conflict at Work

Friday, January 23, 2015 7:00 AM

Working for a bad manager can be stressful and exhausting. Get our expert tips on how to deal with a difficult boss — including knowing when to speak up.

How to Sort Text in InDesign

Thursday, January 22, 2015 10:30 AM

Need to alphabetize a list or sort it numerically? There's a free script that lets you sort text in InDesign. We'll show you how in InDesign Secrets.

DIY Standing Desk: Make Your Own and Save Money

Thursday, January 22, 2015 7:00 AM

The jury is in: Sitting all day is unhealthy. But standup desks are expensive! Here's how to rig up a DIY standing desk for a lot less money.

Beyond Match Frames: Using Search Tools in Video Projects

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 10:30 AM

This week Video Post Tips Weekly goes beyond basic match frames to look at techniques for locating project material in Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X.

Customer Service Tips: Offer the Worst-Case Scenario

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 7:00 AM

Too many companies over-promise and under-deliver. So do the opposite—and you just may wind up delighting them.

Create a Flowering Origami Effect in Illustrator—with Deke's Techniques

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 10:30 AM

Get the look of origami without the paper cuts—in this week's Deke's Techniques. Learn how to give vector artwork an origami effect using Illustrator.

The Fuss About Fair Use Photos: Are Your Images Protected?

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 8:00 AM

If your photos are used without your permission and the user claims "fair use"—don't be too quick to accept that. Understand the law around fair use photos.