All Things Adobe | The Chad and Todd Podcast
By Chad Perkins and Todd Perkins
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Podcast Description
Chad and Todd Perkins are Adobe Certified Instructors in nearly all Adobe applications. The Chad and Todd Podcast (aka Chad and Todd Cast) is a resource for anyone looking to learn more about Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Flash, Premiere, Encore DVD, Flex, Captivate, Contribute, Fireworks, Acrobat, InDesign, and more!
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CleanVideoUsing TweenLite for ActionScript 3.0 Animation | The TweenLite engine is an amazing ActionScript tweening engine that allows you to quickly create animations using one line of code. This episode shows where to get TweenLite, and how to use it to create ActionScript animations. | 8/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | CleanVideoBecoming an Adobe Certified Expert | CHAD: Here Chad tells you everything you ever wanted to know about becoming an Adobe Certified Expert. | 6/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | CleanVideoQUICK TIP- Applying Effects to Dynamic Text Fields in Flash | Ever wondered why you can't rotate or change the alpha of a Dynamic Text Field in Flash? Learn how to do it in this sweet quick tip episode! | 2/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | CleanVideoAll Things Adobe Podcast UPDATE | The Perkins Brothers have been doing some amazing things, including writing some Adobe Certified Expert exams for Adobe. In this non-tutorial movie, Chad Perkins gives you the complete skinny. | 2/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | CleanVideoMaking Fire in After Effects (from scratch) | CHAD: In this movie, Chad shows you how to create believable, synthetic fire from scratch in After Effects. | 2/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | CleanVideoMore 3D Object Creation in After Effects | CHAD: In this After Effects tutorial, Chad Perkins demonstrates another method to create 3D objects in After Effects (besides the Shatter method shown in a previous episode). | 2/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | CleanVideoMigrating to ActionScript 3.0 pt. 2- Working with Events | TODD: In this episode, you'll learn how events work in ActionScript 3.0, and take a look at responding to a Mouse Click. | 1/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | CleanVideoSkinning Components in Flash CS3 | TODD: Ever tried to customize the look of a component, only to find that it's just about as hard as creating a component from scratch? Well, that's not the case with Flash CS3. In this movie, Todd shows you how to skin components in Flash CS3 using the new streamlined method. | 1/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | CleanVideoFormatting Text Using Actionscript 3.0 | TODD: Styling Dynamically Loaded Text in Flash CS3- Change the style of text loaded into Flash dynamically! Cool! | 12/27/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | CleanVideoQUICK TIP Free 3D models that ship with Photoshop! | QUICK TIP: (FIXED!) In this first ever QUICK TIP episode, Chad tells you about a secret library of free 3D models that ships with Photoshop CS3. If you suck at modeling, or if you just like free stuff, you gotta check this out! | 8/25/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | CleanVideoLoading External Text in Flash and Flex | TODD: (FIXED!) Loading External Text Files Into Flash CS3- Learn how to dynamically load an external text file for use in Flash! Sweet! | 8/25/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | CleanVideoMaking Templates in Flash | TODD: Why set up the same document over and over again? Get efficient! Let Todd show you how to make templates in Flash. In this example, he makes a template for wii games. | 7/31/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | CleanVideoUnderstanding the Bezier Pen Tool (in all applications) | CHAD: A Bezier Pen Tool is found in most graphics, video, and 3D applications, but most people have a tough time getting a hold on how it works. No matter which application you use- Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects - Chad's series on the pen tool will get you up to speed. | 7/31/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | CleanVideoCreating Wii Games in Flash | TODD: How to create Nintendo Wii games using Flash. Also, Todd shows you how to play your Flash games from your Wii. | 7/7/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | CleanVideoBONUS: How to Wisely Purchase CS3 Software | BONUS: In this first ever BONUS edition of the Chad and Todd Podcast, Chad introduces BONUS podcasts, and also shows you how to save butt loads of cash when buying CS3 software. | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | CleanVideoInstalling ColdFusion MX7 | TODD: Learn the basics of installing the ColdFusion MX7 testing server. | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | CleanVideo3D in Photoshop Extended | CHAD: An introduction to 3D in Photoshop CS3 Extended, and also what Photoshop CAN'T do, as well as some troubleshooting tips. By far the most requested topic from print and video viewers of the podcast. | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | CleanVideoMigrating to ActionScript 3.0 pt.1 | TODD: Learn some differences between ActionScript 2.0 and ActionScript 3.0. | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | CleanVideoCreating iPod Video from Premiere | CHAD: Premiere Pro CS3 adds the ability to output straight to iPod video, as well as to myspace video, youtube, and other mobile devices. | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | CleanVideoUsing the Spry Framework for AJAX in Dreamweaver CS3 | TODD: Learn how to add AJAX elements to a webpage using the Spry framework. | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | CleanVideoThe SECRET Demo Palette in After Effects! | CHAD: There is a great and hidden palette in After Effects called the demo palette. It does lots of cool stuff that you should be aware of. In this movie, Chad shows you how to rock it. | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | CleanVideoUsing E4X Syntax in Flex 2 | TODD: Learn about E4X syntax, and how to use it to manipulate XML data. | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | CleanVideoAdobe Gamma in Photoshop CS3 (on Vista!) | CHAD: Adobe Gamma is a screen calibration utility that used to install with Photoshop. Many say that it no longer comes with CS3, and that it is not compatible with Windows Vista. LIES!! Chad will show you the hidden truth in this movie. | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | CleanVideoIntro to Apollo | TODD: Learn how to install Apollo and create your first Apollo application. | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | CleanVideoMaking 3D Objects in After Effects | CHAD: This movie shows you how to create REAL 3D objects in After Effects without expressions or 3rd party software. Freakin sweet! | 6/29/07 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 25 Episodes |






