http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike Mike Gondek's library of tutorials, articles, reviews and more for media professionals world wide. en-us Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/creating_arctic_kiss.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/creating_arctic_kiss.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines Creating Arctic Kiss: Photoshop Techniques for Illustrators, by Jerry Lofaro. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:02:14 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/ps_cs3_cookbook.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/ps_cs3_cookbook.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines Photoshop CS3: Photo Effects Cookbook by Tim Shelbourne and published by O'Reilly Media, Inc. Find out why Mike says, ''...after seeing this book, it has me interested in checking out the rest of the cookbook series from O'Reilly. You'll want to also.'' Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/dean_collins.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/dean_collins.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines Dean Collins On Lighting: Live at Brooks Institute of Photography 1991 and published by Software Cinema. Although, this was presented in 1991, Mike believes the content is timeless material. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/mastering_flash.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/mastering_flash.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines How to Wow - Mastering Flash by Colin Smith and published by Software Cinema. Mike strongly recommends Mastering Flash which will show you how to wow your audience with Flash and the amazing content you will generate after completing this training. Mon, 14 May 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/TT_PS_CS.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/TT_PS_CS.php Adobe has updated Photoshop to version 8, officially known as Photoshop CS. Total Training is on top of the situation bringing what Mike Gondek considers the best Photoshop training resource available. Sat, 22 Jan 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/illust_killer_tips.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/illust_killer_tips.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines Illustrator CS Killer Tips by Dave Cross and published by New Riders, (2004, 288 pages). Read on to find out why Mike says, ''This is a great book to read for any illustrator user.'' Fri, 13 Aug 2004 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/Dig_Photo_Hacks.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/Dig_Photo_Hacks.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines Digital Photography Hacks: 101 industrial Strength Tips & Tools by Derrick Story and published by O'Reilly, (2004, 332 pages). Read on to find out why Mike says, ''If you have a digital camera and want to improve your images learning from a book written in an easy to read format, then you will enjoy this book. Fri, 13 Aug 2004 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/tt_ai_cs.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/tt_ai_cs.php Illustrator is the first commercially sold Adobe product and has evolved into version 11 officially known as Illustrator CS. There are many features buried into this excellent program and it is much easier to reveal them in video than a written book. Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/ttae6_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/ttae6_rev.php Adobe is creating quite a stir on the COW releasing their new video collection. One of the most exciting upgrades is Adobe After Effects 6. Total Training (T3) is shipping over 40 hours of After Effects training on DVD and updated for 6. Infact T3 beat Adobe and started shipping their product before the actual AE6 shipped. Are you interested in the most comprehensive After Effects training course, read Mike Gondek's review and he will tell you about it.. Fri, 26 Sep 2003 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/encore_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/encore_rev.php One of the biggest attractions at NAB 2003 in Las Vegas was Adobe Encore, which took top honors in many awards races. Many attendees were pleased to learn Adobe's maiden voyage into the DVD authoring market was a well thought out meeting ground for Adobe's many tools, with Encore DVD the logical hub for DVD authoring. How well does the shipping product meet user expectations? Read on to find out Mike Gondek's reaction to Adobe's new offering... Mon, 25 Aug 2003 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/cmg_v2_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/cmg_v2_rev.php Mike Gondek takes a look at Creating Motion Graphics Volume 2: Advanced Techniques by Chris & Trish Meyer. This book is 403 pages of Full color and is published by CMP Books. Read on to find out what this book has in store for you... Tue, 15 Jul 2003 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/realworld_indesign.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/realworld_indesign.php Mike Gondek takes a look at Real World InDesign 2 by Olav Martin Kvern & David Blatner. ~ This book is published by Peachpit Press. Read on to find out what this book has in store for you... Thu, 12 Jun 2003 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/Foveon.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/Foveon.php September of 2000 Foveon announced a 16.8 million pixel image sensor a first of it's kind. Foveon has been pushing the digital industry with their revolutionary image sensor. Sigma, known for making quality professional lenses, announced their first digital camera and being first to host the Foveon chip in November 2002. Foveon has drawn much attention and hopefully their technology will be found in more products soon. Mike Gondek reviews this camera for Creativecow.net. Mon, 09 Jun 2003 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/rwdv_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/rwdv_rev.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines Real World Digital Video by Pete Shaner and Gerald Everett Jones and published by Peachpit Press, (434 pages). Thu, 08 May 2003 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/idiots_dvd.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/idiots_dvd.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating CDs and DVDs published by Alpha Books Thu, 03 Apr 2003 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/ps_killer_tips.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/ps_killer_tips.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines Photoshop 7 Killer Tips by Scott Kelby & Felix Nelson and published by New Riders, (2003, 210 pages). Read on to find out why Mike says, ''Everyone who owns Photoshop should get this book.'' Thu, 03 Apr 2003 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/quicktime_pro.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/quicktime_pro.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines Learning Quicktime 5 Pro by Sean Blumenthal for www.Lynda.com. Mon, 31 Mar 2003 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/total_ae55_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/total_ae55_rev.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines a training series called Total Training After Effects 5.5 by Brian Maffitt & Steve Holmes. Fri, 07 Mar 2003 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/premiere6_cib_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/premiere6_cib_rev.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines Premiere 6 Classroom in a Book published by Adobe Press. Fri, 01 Nov 2002 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/ae_cib_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/ae_cib_rev.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines Adobe After Effects 5.0 Classroom in a Book published by Adobe Press. Thu, 10 Oct 2002 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/tt_livemotion_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/tt_livemotion_rev.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines a 3 DVD training series called Live Motion 2.0 by Steve Holmes and published by Total Training. Mon, 05 Aug 2002 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/evol_review.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/evol_review.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines a video series called TOTAL Evolution by Brian Maffitt published by Total Training Sat, 25 May 2002 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/totalae5_review.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/gondek_mike/totalae5_review.php CreativeCOW leader, Mike Gondek examines the highly respected After Effects training series from Total Training, now in a single volume overview entitled What's New In After Effects 5 featuring host and author, Brian Maffitt. Sat, 25 May 2002 07:00:00 GMT