The introduction of the HTML5 spec introduced new tags for presenting media on a webpage; the and tags, rendering the tag no longer fit for video and audio streaming. These new tags have made it considerably easier to add rich media content to your design, and in today’s video tutorial, I’ll be talking through the following features which make HTML5′s media tags so flexible: Using HTML5 audio tags to play an audio track on load; wrangling HTML5′s more complex parameters, such as controls and autoplay to create a fully-featured media player in less time than an average song length;... read more
How to use HTML5 audio (part 1)
Something New and Exciting: Tuts+ Hub
We’re ready to announce something new and exciting — the Tuts+ Hub beta! As you know, Tuts+ is all about helping people learn. With Hub, we’ve worked to deliver an experience that makes it easy for you to find exactly what you’d like to learn, with a delightful interface for reading. What you see is a brand new layer that sits atop our current... read more
Media Fragments URI – Spatial Dimension
The following is a guest post by Fabrice Weinberg Fabrice is the kind of guy who likes to explore the cutting edge of CSS and web technologies. This post is no exception! I'd like to take a look at the Media Fragments URI Specification. In particular, the spatial dimension part.... read more
Holiday gifts for designers
There are just 12 days until Christmas! If you’re still struggling to find that perfect gift for the designer/developer in your life, or if your loved ones could do with a few helpful hints, here are some suggestions sure to earn you (or them) that kiss under the mistletoe. We’ve put together a list of presents worth finding under the Christmas tree this... read more
Flash-centric misconceptions of HTML5
With close to a decade of experience in web design, I have come across plenty of mistaken beliefs about the latest design tools and technologies; but nothing beats the misconceptions surrounding the use of HTML 5. As developers, we have our own set of misguided beliefs about a certain technology, but as we begin to use that technology we are able to understand what it is all about, its usage, and its scope. Inspired by certain HTML5 requirements that I have come across through the course of time, I wanted to add my two cents to clear the air... read more
Best of Tuts+ in February 2012
Each month, we bring together a selection of the best tutorials and articles from across the whole Tuts+ network . Whether you’d like to read the top posts from your favourite site, or would like to start learning something completely new, this is the best place to start! Psdtuts+ — Photoshop Tutorials Create a Baseball-Inspired Text Effect in Photoshop Applying texture to a text effect can be a lot of fun. In this tutorial we will explain how to create a baseball-inspired text effect using layer styles, patterns, and brushes.... read more
Best of Tuts+ in January 2012
Each month, we bring together a selection of the best tutorials and articles from across the whole Tuts+ network . Whether you’d like to read the top posts from your favourite site, or would like to start learning something completely new, this is the best place to start! Psdtuts+ — Photoshop Tutorials Create a Pimped Out Truck Using Photoshop and Point and Shoot Photos Making modifications to your car or truck in Photoshop can be a lot of... read more
Happy Holidays from Tuts+!
The holidays are upon us, and we’re feeling festive at Tuts+ this weekend! We’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge Christmas thank you to all our readers, and wish you a very Happy Holiday. Read on for a video message from the HQ team, and a few freebies from around the Tuts+ and Envato network! A Message from Envato HQ Although the Tuts+ team is spread over the globe, Envato HQ is where much of the Tuts+ magic happens! It isn’t looking traditionally Christmassy in Melbourne at the moment, but we have a special holiday message... read more
40 Quality Photoshop UI Design Tutorials
Want to improve your interface design skills? If so, then check out this group of Photoshop tutorials. There are loads of tuts here to get started with basic elements and work your way up to full interface designs, which integrate numerous custom elements.... read more
