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How To: Apply transparency to objects in AutoCAD 2011

See how to apply a transparent texture to design objects in AutoCAD 2011. Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular 3D drafting application or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the newest iteration of the program, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Master and mix a hip-hop song using Cool Edit Pro 2.0

In this how to video, you will learn how to master and mix a rap song using Cool Edit Pro 2. First, download the program and open the vocal track in the program. Double click the vocals to highlight it all. Next go to effects and pick amplitude and amplify. Choose center wave and click okay. Go to amplitude again and choose dynamic processing. Choose very fast processing. Go to delay effects and type in 250, 10, 1812, 20, 100%, and 30% in the window. Next, go to filters and pick FTT filters. ...

How To: Give someone a shave in GIMP

In this Software video you will see how to give someone a shave in GIMP. Learn spot removal, skin smoothening and a makeover or removing a 1 day beard. This is done using the Clone and the Healing tool. To use the Clone tool, select the tool from the right hand panel. Then to select the source skin color, you have to hold ctrl key down and click. Now when you apply it to the area you will get the same shade of the source color. So, you will need to select an area very close to the spot you ar...

How To: Create Halloween text in GIMP

This video shows the viewers how to create a simple but well done Halloween text in GIMP. Starting from a simple white background you will end up creating a creepy text perfect to use every year on the 31st of October . The video is actually a easy to learn walk through , showing your each and every step you need to make . Advance users but also beginners can benefit from this short clip . At the end of the video you will surely create the type of text you usually see only in horror movies su...

How To: Create trubine blades with the carve tool in Houdini

This video tutorial provides information on how the curve tool in Houdini can be used to create turbine blades. This tutorial shows how compositing can be used in software program to manipulate an image or shape. The tutorial begins with a simple square shape, which can then be carved into a turbine following a series of steps and commands. For artists new to using the carve tool in Houdini, follow the steps in this video tutorial.

How To: Draw realistic graffiti on a wall in GIMP

This tutorial describes how to create a realistic graffiti effect in a program called GIMP. You must first make sure that you have the font "writers original" installed on your computer. If not, you must download it to create this graffiti effect. Simply open a brick background on GIMP and put whatever text you want to have. Enhance the text by creating multiple layers and create a multi-dimensional image by creating contrast among those layers. Lowering brightness opposite layers and changin...

How To: Make a catalogue picture for IMVU

IMVU is a 3D avatar chat, instant messenger, and dress up game. Get help with all of your IMVU avatar needs with these IMVU tips and tricks! Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a catalogue picture for IMVU. This will show you all about making your catalogue picture using such programs as Paint and Photoshop.

How To: Convert VHS tapes to DVD with Roxio Easy VHS to DVD

This easy-to-follow video tutorial walks you through steps of converting old VHS tapes to DVD. Roxio Easy VHS to DVD is a combination of software and hardware that allows you to easily and quickly digitize old analog recordings. You simply attach the included hardware to a free USB 2.0 port on your computer, then capture from virtually any analog video or audio source.

How To: Use the intelligent scissors 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.

How To: Use Xara Web Designer 7 Premium Graphics Folder in Designs Gallery

Website Design Tutorial for Xara Web Designer - graphics folder in designs gallery. In this web design tutorial learn how to add various graphics, modify colors and remix images to create your own custom icons or logos. The web design tutorial will put some of the concepts you learned in previous web design tutorials to practical real world use. If you need assistance using Xara Web Designer let us know and we will do our best to create web design tutorials to help you.

How To: Add Title, Description, Keywords and/or Phrases for Xara Web Designer 7 Premium

This web design tutorial will teach you how to add titles and descriptions that are relevant to your web page. Also you will learn how to add keywords for your website by using the website properties panel to add relevant keywords and phrases to your document in Xara Web Designer. The concepts taught for this web design tutorial are also referred to as Search Engine Optimization (SEO) meta tags.

How To: Apply Line Strokes in Xara Web Designer 7 Premium

Web Design Tutorial for Xara Web Designer to help you learn how to apply line strokes to objects. Our web design tutorials are geared toward complete beginners although each web design tutorial will go deeper into helping you understand how to use the Xara Web Designer software. Line strokes a beneficial because it allow you to give objects in your web design space a unique look. In this web design tutorial I will experiment and show you some of the different variations of patterns that can b...

How To: Flip Object Horizontal & Flip Vertically in Xara Web Designer

In this Xara web designer tutorial you will learn how to use flip horizontal and vertical feature. The Xara Web Designer flip tool is used to change the orientation of an object. Imagine that the flip tool was a mirror and you could reflect an object in the opposite direction and that will give you an idea of how it works. The Xara Web Designer flip tool is great for creating reflecting objects, which you will get an opportunity to do in a much later tutorial.