How to Mimic the iGoogle Interface

In this tutorial Iíll be showing you how to create a customizable interface with widgets. The finished product will be a sleek and unobtrusively coded iGoogle-like interface which has a ton of potential applications!

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30+ Eye-Opening Web Development ScreencastsL

Weíve all felt that haze that forms around your eyes when youíre trying to study lines and lines of code from a written tutorial. After an hour or so, youíre eyes simply become too weakened to continue reading. Thatís why Iím such a huge fan of video tutorials. You can sit back and learn at your own pace. Iíve compiled a list of over thirty screencasts that are guaranteed to help you.

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Are You Making These 10 CSS Mistakes?

Working with CSS can seem like a constant battle. Browsers are always changing they way they read the code (*cough* Internet Explorer *cough*), and it seems that there are lots of tiny little CSS ìgotchasî. While itís an incredibly powerful language, it can easily be used incorrectly, which will doom your development to a lifetime of imperfections.

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How to Convert a PSD to XHTML

I continue to be amazed by how well Collisís ìBuild a Sleek Portfolio Site From Scratchî tutorial continues to perform. Itís been months, yet it still posts strong numbers every week. Considering that fact, I decided to create a screencast that shows you exactly how to convert a PSD into perfect XHTML/CSS.

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50 Must-read Books on Web Development

As web developers, it only makes sense that we find learning resources on our preferred medium, the Internet. Here are 50 of the highest-rated, most respected print publications on many different web development topics.

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How to Create and Dominate Hip-Hop Drums

One of the most important aspects in hip-hop and popular music is the drumbeat. What makes it sound so big? The drum patterns appear so simple, so why are they so hard to create? In this tutorial, we’re going to break down the fundamental elements of a hip-hop beat.

How to Record the Best Live Drum Sound Ever

Recording drums is a bit of a lost art. Engineers used to spend a year experimenting with mics before they were allowed near a Fairlight or a Synclavia (old school samplers for the young among you).

There was no Logic Pro, plug-ins or even very good effects, so it was all down to clever mic techniques and improvisation. Here’s a few tricks Sean Vincent picked up over the years—tips and tricks which come in handy time and time again.

Using Hitpoints and Markers in Cubase 4 to Create a Tempo Track

AudioJungle's own Andy Slatter explains an effective method for keeping the tempo accurate in Cubase 4 even when the music shifts back and forth in speed using hitpoints and markers.

How to Add the Experimental to Electronica, Part 1

It’s a bit of a shame that the abstract electronica genre isn’t thriving commercially the way it used to be. The heyday of labels like Warp Records and Planet Mu has long gone, and very few experimental electronica producers are making a living from their music.

That said, there’s a great wealth of absolutely amazing free electronica out there. I’d recommend any fan of electronic music to take a listen to the brilliant Bleepshow podcast for many fantastic examples. It’s a highly creative area, and one which needs a constant supply of fresh talent, so it’s a good time to get started!

How to Recreate Lil’ Wayne’s Lollipop in Reason 4

In 2008, perhaps no song has dominated the charts more than Lil’ Wayne’s Lollipop. Produced by Jim Jonsin, Lollipop is a prime example of how a hit song does not have to be complex; instead, it is a perfect blend of simplicity and catchiness.

In this tutorial, we will look at how to go about recreating this track in Reason 4, and also what helped make it such a successful song.

How to Create a Cute Bunny Vector Character

In this Illustrator tutorial, I will show you how to create a cute bunny character. This tutorial uses simple shapes and gradients that are easy to apply to other character illustrations. The great thing about his tutorial is you don’t have to be an amazing artist to create it! Check Chris Spooner’s post 70 Cute and Cheeky Vector Animal Characters for more character inspiration.

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How to Create a Magic Wand Icon

In this Illustrator tutorial, I will show you how to create a magic wand icon. This tutorial will utilize gradient feathering and some simple shapes. These techniques are easily translated to other icons, illustrations, and logos.

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New PLUS Tutorial - Producing an Informative Map In Perspective with Illustrator

We recently launched the VECTORTUTS PLUS section of the site. We have another great PLUS tutorial exclusively available to members today! Learn how to professionally illustrate a detailed 3D map in vector. This tutorial describes a well balanced approach that blends information graphic principles with aesthetic choices. Learn more at the jump!

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Use Adobe Illustrator to Create a Clean Website Layout

This tutorial is perfect for the beginning to intermediate Adobe Illustrator artist. We'll cover how to layout a website and prepare it for use on the web. Also, we'll use the recently released Website Elements Freebie to mock up the design as well.

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Create a Sweet Pair of Glossy Vector Lips

Pucker up, let's create a sweet pair of super glossy vector lips. Start with a sketch, scan it in, Live Trace it, then proceed to color your illustration with layer upon glossy layer until your vector lips are complete. The workflow uses the Eraser Tool to reveal the shadows below, which is a useful approach to review. Let's get to it!

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