Macgirl Media Pick of the Week: Lynda.com

Lynda.com software training video tutorials.

Ok, so it's not a groud-breaking, cutting edge pick.  But over the years, I have come to love and rely on the good folks who contribute to Lynda.  The trainings are short, focused, and many of the creatives are actually pretty good instructors!  Having just spent 10 hours of my life going through a module on PhotoshopCS5, I feel like a re-charged Photoshop user.  The new features I thought I was taking advantage of already, now truly feel like magic at my fingertips.  So, if you haven't already, stop by the site and check it out.  If you're a designer, video editor, or any other creative type, you can benefit from the trainings on Lynda.  They offer great trainings on business programs, as well. 

Lynda app brings you training on the go

I have long been a fan of Lynda.com's all-you-can-watch training subscriptions. Whether you're just looking to brush up skills on a piece of software you know by heart, or you want to conquer a whole new program, there's bound to be a training video for you.

With the Lynda.com iPhone app, you can now watch those same trainings on the go, with generally good success. The only major issue stems from the size of the iPhone screen: Most lynda trainings consist of screen captures/casts which are nearly indecipherable on the iPhone screen. However, often you can learn simply from the audio of the lesson, and video in short doses is fine. The app is also great for watching Lynda's short profile movies on creative individuals.

The app is free (you'll need a lynda subscription though) and is a great way to extend your ability to learn from the vast Lynda library.

Here's a look:

Lynda.com app in the app store.