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tutorials

Featured course:
Understanding Jira for users, managers and admins

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My tutorials have been taught new skills to millions of students around the world. They’ve been featured on a wide range of platforms that include Udemy, Pluralsight, Digital-Tutors, Skillshare and many more.

Name
Duration
Topic
Platform
Link
Ultimate Photoshop: Creative Professional Masterclass
25.5h
Image Editing
Udemy
Link
Advanced Photoshop: Falling Down the Rabbit Hole
2.5h
Image Editing
Udemy
Link
Advanced Photoshop: Alice in Wonderland Forced Perspective
1.5h
Image Editing
Udemy
Link
Photoshop Basics Series Class 5: Going Beyond Photos in Photoshop
2h
Image Editing
Skillshare
Link
Photoshop Basics Series Class 4: Image Adjustments in Photoshop
2.5h
Image Editing
Skillshare
Link
Photoshop Basics Series Class 3: Photo Editing Workflows in Photoshop
3h
Image Editing
Skillshare
Link
Photoshop Basics Series Class 2: Fundamentals of Photoshop
4h
Image Editing
Skillshare
Link
Photoshop Basics Series Class 1: Navigating Photoshop
2.5h
Image Editing
Skillshare
Link
Understanding Frequency Separation in Photoshop
1h
Image Editing
Skillshare
Link
Introduction to Photoshop
14.5h
Image Editing
Udemy
Link
A Practical Guide to Podcasting
6h
Podcasting
Udemy
Link
Quick Start to Capture One Pro
2h
Image Editing
Skillshare
Link
Introduction to Jira
1h
Project Management
Skillshare
Link
Quick Start to OneNote
1h
Productivity
Skillshare
Link
Understanding Confluence for Users, Managers and Admins
4.5h
Project Management
Udemy
Link
Setting Up a Real-World Project in Jira
1h
Project Management
Udemy
Link
Jira Visual Reference: Issue Administration
3.5h
Project Management
Udemy
Link
Team Workflows in Jira
1.5h
Project Management
Udemy
Link
Quick Start to GTD
1.5h
Productivity
Udemy
Link
Understanding Jira for Users, Managers and Admins
7.5h
Project Management
Udemy
Link
Introduction to Bifrost in Maya
2h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Getting Started with Todoist
2.5h
Productivity
Udemy
Link
Photographer’s Toolbox: Image Editing Tips
3h
Image Editing
Pluralsight
Link
Using Dyverso for Motion Graphics in RealFlow and Maya
4h
Motion Graphics
Pluralsight
Link
Retouching Techniques for Photographers in Photoshop
4h
Image Editing
Pluralsight
Link
Introduction to Lightroom CC
3h
Image Editing
Pluralsight
Link
Creating a Meteor VFX Shot in After Effects
2h
VFX
Pluralsight
Link
Introduction to RealFlow 2014
3.5h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Introduction to RealFlow 2013
4.5h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Maya Modeling Reference Library: Edit UVs
2h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Maya Modeling Reference Library: Create UVs
1.5h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Maya Modeling Reference Library: Proxy
0.5h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Maya Modeling Reference Library: Normals
1h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Maya Modeling Reference Library: Mesh
2h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Maya Modeling Reference Library: Edit Mesh
1.5h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Ask DTs in 3ds Max
1h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Ask DTs in CINEMA 4D
0.5h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Ask DTs in Photoshop
0.5h
Image Editing
Pluralsight
Link
Ask DTs in After Effects
1h
Motion Graphics
Pluralsight
Link
Ask DTs in Composite
0.5h
VFX
Pluralsight
Link
Ask DTs in Maya
3.5h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Animation Ask DTs in Maya
2h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Dynamics Ask DTs in Maya
2h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Modeling Ask DTs in Maya
7.5h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Rendering Ask DTs in Maya
8h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Rigging Ask DTs in Maya
2h
3D
Pluralsight
Link
Texturing Ask DTs in Maya
5h
3D
Pluralsight
Link

based on a true story podcast

Based on a True Story dives into the true story behind movies that claim to be, well, based on a true story. Lady Carnarvon explains the real history behind Downton Abbey. Craig Symonds unravels the truth behind Midway. Eric Marcus talks about what really happened at Stonewall. Dr. Clayborne Carson points out the moments where the movie Selma deviated from history. Those are just a few of the 170+ episodes that have been produced. Overall, the podcast has been listened to millions of times by every country in the world (except North Korea).

Listen to the latest episode using the player below.

This is the one podcast that I really look forward to! None of the episodes are boring and Dan is easy to listen to and follow.
DJBville1Apple Podcasts Review
The topics are very interesting and deeply researched. The attention to detail is outstanding, and clearly a lot of work goes into this podcast.
Andy_AMApple Podcasts Review
If you love movies and history, this podcast is a must!
Odd TravelerApple Podcasts Review
Well-researched, very thorough, and written and produced to be as entertaining as it is informative.
djm7zdApple Podcasts Review
This podcast is very well done! I find the research Dan does to be credible and accurate.
Kicker165Apple Podcasts Review
If you love history, movies, or both then this is the best podcast.
Jackietx88Apple Podcasts Review
I love this podcast!! I love to listen to this every day when I go on a run and in long car rides.
boo boo chikenApple Podcasts Review
Excellent storytelling! I learn and get entertained simultaneously!
AugusteHApple Podcasts Review
Dan definitely does his research and makes learning about history fun.
EDecker216Apple Podcasts Review
Don’t miss it if you love history, movies or the particular story comparison. Five stars: without question.
Im sleeplessApple Podcasts Review
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Photography

writing

Over the years, I’ve written, ghostwritten, or been the copy editor for thousands of articles. Instead of listing them all here I just have a small sample of articles to show some of the variety of roles I’ve had.

As of September 2016, Pluralsight announced they will no longer be updating the creative content formerly known as Digital-Tutors. That’s why I’ve included screenshots of those articles. If you’d like to see more, just let me know.

 

Articles

 

Understanding RealFlow solvers | Screenshot

Role: Research, writing, graphics

 

Behind One Pixel Brush series

  1. Origins | Screenshot
  2. The business side | Screenshot
  3. How to create high-end concept art | Screenshot

Role: Interviews, research, writing, final graphics (the artist gave me high resolution graphics that I edited for the final articles)

 

Photo manipulation pipeline tutorial series

  1. Matching a 3D camera to a photo | Screenshot
  2. Modeling destruction in Maya and RealFlow | Screenshot
  3. Final compositing | Screenshot

Role: Research, 3D destruction, writing, most graphics (our art director helped significantly with the final result with feedback, color correction and plenty of his own tweaks)

 

Community vote: 5 best store-bought desktops for creatives | Screenshot

Role: Community survey, research, writing, graphics

 

Evolving the Pluralsight identity – the story behind our new look

Role: Interviews, research, writing, final graphics (I generated the final graphics for the blog from original assets given to me)

 

Create a meteor VFX shot (3D World, PDF)

Role: Research, writing. This article is based on a video tutorial I did for Digital-Tutors.

 

Branded Content

Branded content includes everything from white papers, nurture campaigns, social media, ad copy and more. Below are a few example of projects I’ve either helped write or worked as an editor for the copywriters.

White paper: 6 essential qualities new hires should have (PDF)

Role: Editor

White paper: Encouraging a learning environment in your studio (PDF)

Role: Writer

Social media: Pluralsight cookbook (Blog, social campaign)

Role: Writer (creative portions)

White paper: Top trends for 2016 (PDF)

Role: Data research, writer

White paper: Demo reel tips (PDF)

Role: Writer

Books

Branded content includes everything from white papers, nurture campaigns, social media, ad copy and more. Below are a few example of projects I’ve either helped write or worked as an editor for the copywriters.

Book: Lead Your Tribe, Love Your Work by Piyush Patel

Role: Ghostwriter, Editor

 

Audiobook: Lead Your Tribe, Love Your Work by Piyush Patel

Role: All Audio Editing

 

Book: Based on a True Story Volume 1

Role: Writer, Layout, Design, Editing

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