Illustrator

A step by step Tutorial in Adobe Illustrator to create a vector logo or graphic with a shiny, glossy, reflective, highlight effect.

In the following video is shown how to create retro looking sparkles.

Watching this video you can learn how to create vector swirls and swooshes which can be easily re-used by using these fairly well known techniques!

In this video we will look at creating and editing gradients, using blend modes with effects, creating and editing masks, and the click and drag multiple shapes tip using the tilde (`) key.

A tutorial that teaches how to make a shining lightning bolt on a ladder pattern (all vector)

Tutorial on how to create nice little metal buttons that can also be used as icons. Everything in this video is 100% vector so it can be used virtually anywhere!

Digital Anarchy has released a Photoshop version of the Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator plug-in for After Effects, which allows artists to create complex 3D objects, logos and text.