Executive Director, Lynda.com

Michael Ninness grew up in the Redwoods of Arcata in Northern California. He moved to Seattle in 1989 to study for a Graphic Design BFA at the University of Washington and fell in love with the Pacific Northwest. He paid his way through design school by teaching professional designers and photographers digital imaging tools and techniques. Michael now has over seven years experience as a product manager and user interface designer of software products for creative professionals at Extensis, Microsoft and Adobe. In early 2005, Michael returned to his training roots and joined the team at Lynda.com, an award-winning education provider of self-paced online video training, CD-ROMs, books and events for designers, photographers, developers, instructors, students and hobbyists. He is the author of the Photoshop CS2 Essential Training, Photoshop Power Shortcuts and Photoshop CS2 & Flash 8 Integration video training titles published by Lynda.com.

SOUP2NUTS SESSIONS

	Friday	Saturday
Size Matters - Power Web Optimization		TP05
Real World Masking & Compositing		IM10
Photoshop Selections & Layers	IM04