Software Tips: Page 30

MapForce supports XML, databases, flat files, EDI and web services as the source and target of any mapping. In this tutorial, you'll take a look at how to use the different data sources available in MapForce.

Learn how to create texture maps and apply them to figures using Poser rendering software with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video series.

Learn tips for using the Celtx free screenwriting software, including project library, production schedule, editors, and online services in this free screenwriting video series.

Learn how to make characters walk and move using the computer program Poser with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video series.

Learn how to create realistic hair and clothing using the dynamic features of the computer program Poser with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video series.

Learn how to open mimic to create Poser software characters that talk with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video.

Cubase is digital audio workstation great for making MIDI sequences and recording digital music. Learn MIDI sequencing in the Cubase DAW from an audio engineer in this free Cubase tutorial video.

Correct the pitch of your vocal track with this innovative software program. Learn more about digital pitch correction in this Melodyne software tutorial from a professional recording engineer.

Learn how to create Use Case UML diagrams using with the user-friendly Altova UModel UML modeling tool. In this video tutorial, you'll explore some of the UModel diagramming features in a Use Case diagram.

Learn about drag & drop XSLT stylesheet design using Altova StyleVision, a visual style sheet design tool. Learn to publish XML and database data in HTML, PDF, and MS Word in this video.

MapForce includes a powerful visual function builder that lets you create new data processing functions in a graphical way using existing functions and libraries. Learn how to combine multiple separate functions that returns a single result with this tutorial.

Learn how to use MapForce FlexText to analyze and parse arbitrary text files using an intuitive visual interface in this video. The resulting structured data can be used in any MapForce data mapping.

Databases allow you to store data in a systematic and organized format, making it easy for you to search, sort and edit.The database application included in OpenOffice is called Base, and in this screencast tutorial, we take a first look at Base, explaining the layout of the application, and how to create your first database. So if you are new to the OpenOffice 2.0 software suite or Base, this tutorial will get you started with the basics and have you building databases in no time.

In this scroll saw pattern making tutorial you will learn how to use the drawing software Corel Draw X3 to turn clip art into patterns. Learn how to trace the clip art in Corel Draw X3 and turn it into scroll saw patterns.

In this Corel Draw X3 tutorial you will learn how to work with the line tools. This video is geared towards wood workers who use scroll saw and want to create designs in Corel Draw X3. No matter what your Corel Draw needs, if you are just learning and want to understand how to use the line tools, this tutorial will break them all down for you.

Writer, Director and Producer Johnathan Williamson shows you how to model a simple cartoon character in Blender 3D from start to finish. This is just a simple character but demonstrates the principles of character modeling in Blender 3D. Once you know these basics you can move on to your own complex creations. It will help if you know your way around the Blender 3D interface.

This tutorial uploaded from Stage6 shows you how to model a low polygon character in Blender 3D. Low poly characters may have less details than higher poly count characters but they will move faster in video game engines and are easier to work with. So watch and learn how to model a low poly character in Blender 3D from image plane references.NOTE: This link is to a Flash version of the first 5 minutes of a longer tutorial. A download link is provided on the page for the full WMP tutorial.

This is a short Blender tutorial that illustrates how to move a vertex along an arbitrary edge of an object no matter how the edge is rotated in 3D space. This 3D tutorial is from Stage6 so check it out and learn how to control the vertices on your Blender models.

There are varied approaches to using SketchUp with CAD files. This video series presents one method we suggest as it is quick and creates a good clean SketchUp model.

This Flash software tutorial teaches you the basics of animating a drawing in Flash. You will learn how to animate using two different methods: Drawing sequences and Compositions. If you are a beginner animator or Flash artist, this tutorial will show you the basics.

Wax 2.0 is a high performance and flexible video compositing and special effects software. In this Wax 2.0 tutorial you will learn how to use the Quick 3D portion of the program, including how to zoom, crop and move.

There are two parts to the StormShield product: The server components (including the relational database and server) and the various agents that run on each endpoint. Among other things, the agent contains a host-based firewall and policy engine that can be customized to control applications and particular endpoint device features such as USB peripherals and registry entries. So watch this tutorial and learn how to protect your PC computer with SkyRecon's StormShield.

In this Bender software tutorial you will learn how to use the extremely powerful sculpt tool. The sculpt tool allows you to model meshes more artistically and "paint" the surface of the object. Using the sculpt tool in Blender is a great way to master modeling in Blender.

This tutorial will show you how easy it is to create panoramic images from your photos in Windows Live Photo Gallery for Windows XP or Vista. All you need is a digital camera and a PC.

This tutorial for Blender from Stage6 illustrates how to apply two textures to an object using UV mapping. One texture will ... be for color, the other will be for bump maps.

Watch and learn how to change the look of a terrain in Sandbox by changing the texture map.

Join Spore artist / animator John Cimino as he walks through the process of building a creature with the Spore Creature Creator. Learn how to move around, use the camera and everything you need to know to get started in this video game engine software.

This tutorial shows you how to model a bottle in Blender 3D using the Spin option.

This tutorial shows you how to integrate a 3D object into a photo or image using Blender software.

This tutorial shows you how to creat a teeworld skin using the open source free software Inkscape.

Learn how to make your own Video game, using Game Maker 7. The software is free to download from yoyogames.com. Making a video game is easy and more fun than just playing one (not to mention it's much cheaper)!

In this tutorial you will learn how to make a crossword puzzle grid in the Inkscape software. Perfect if you want to start creating your own crosswords!

This tutorial shows you how to create bubbles emitting from a point or object in Blender 3D. Perfect for any underwater scene you may want to create.

This tutorial shows how to make a tool from a macro recording within modo. This Macro is then embedded into the modo user interface (UI).

This tutorial shows you how to create custom brushes in GIMP that will allow you to change their color.

This is a variation on the Pop Art tutorial, looking specifically at how to make a Che Guevara inspired image using GIMP image editing software.

If you are struggling with the paths tool and drawing vector art in GIMP, you can import other people's paths and manipulate them for your purposes! This tutorial will show you how to find sources at DeviantART.com and start using those in GIMP.

If you use GIMP image editing software you may be having trouble using the intelligent scissors tool. There are a few reasons, one being the version of GIMP you are using, and they are all covered in this tutorial. So watch and learn how to solve some of your problems with the intelligent scissors in GIMP.

This video will introduce you to the basics of creating vector art in GIMP by teaching you to draw using the path tool.

Are there certain tools in GIMP that you use all the time and want easier access to? Or just want to change the default layout? Check out this tutorial and learn how to customize the main toolbar in GIMP to work best for you.