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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: Use the x-ray effect on GIMP
In this little video tutorial, kaje01 demonstrates both the basic edit and advanced techniques for applying the "x-ray" effect using GIMP. Now, what is there to x-ray? Hmm...
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: Make scaling circular patterns in Rhino & Grasshopper
In this Rhino 3D software tutorial covers how to make scaling circular patterns based on the distance between points. You will be using the Grasshopper (Explicit History) plug-in for Rhino in this tutorial.
How To: Set up beat grids and cue points in Traktor
This tutorial presents a guide to quickly setting up beat grids and cue points inside Traktor, formerly known as Traktor DJ Studio. In particular, you will look at setting up grids and cue points with hotkeys. Refine your loops with this how-to.
How To: Create a radio station with Winamp and SHOUTcast
This tutorial shows you how to create your own radio station with streaming music using Winamp, SHOUTcast plugin, and SHOUTcast server. Learn how to choose your music in Winamp and upload it to your own radio station on the SHOUTcast server.
How To: Create Che Guevara Pop art in GIMP
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.
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: Create Roy Lichenstein style Pop Art in GIMP
Learn how to produce Roy Lichenstein style Pop Art from your photographs using GIMP image editing software.
How To: Add subtitles to movies with moviesubtitles.org
This video shows you how to add subtitles to AVI or other video files using the subtitles provided by www.moviesubtitles.org.
How To: Use the earth cave tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)
In this 3-part mapping tutorial you will learn how to create a map with the cave of earth tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP).
How To: Change the alignment of headings in Open Office Calc
How to change the alignment of headings in Open Office Calc to fit all your data onto one page.
How To: Create a face where you want it in SketchUp
Sometimes SketchUp won't create a face where you want it. This troubleshooting video that accompanies Chapter 16 of the book "Google SketchUp for Dummies" will help you solve the problem and get on with your modeling!
How To: Dimension circles and arcs in AutoCAD
This AutoCAD tutorial shows you two ways to dimension a circle or an arc. One method is to define the radius the other is to use the diameter.
How To: Convert Movies, TV Shows and Other Videos to iPad MP4
This tutorial video will help you how to convert movies, TV shows and other videos to iPad MP4 format. First download conversion software for conversion. After downloading the software installation and conversion is done on the PC. After that iPad is connected to a PC and converted files are transferred through iTunes application. Follow the video.
How To: Launch Website and Desktop in Status Bar Without Minimizing Applications
This video will provide an idea how to lunch website and desktop menu in the status bar. This will help you to add address bar and desktop from taskbar. You don’t have to minimize current opened applications. This video will help you to save your time and effort.
How To: Recover Permanently Deleted Files Through Recuva
This video will show you how to recover permanently deleted files through Recuva. If you accidentally deleted a file or folder from recycle bin also you could restore the files or folder again. This is possible if the space is not occupied with newly inserted files. Watch the video.
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: Check or Set Program Compatibility to Run Old Software in New Version of Windows (OS)
When people upgrade their windows few software don't run on new OS. How to fix the problem? Setting program compatibility solves the issue. Watch the video we made and submitted earlier in You tube.
How To: Install Android OS on a PC Using VirtualBox.
Video: . This video explains how to install Android OS on a PC using VirtualBox. How to install Android OS on a PC Using VirtualBox.
How To: Edit Pre-Built Photo Galleries Xara Web Designer 7 Premium
Tutorial for creating web design photo gallery. This Xara Web Designer Tutorial will give an overview of editing things such as but not limited to: captions, photos, pop-up properties, titles and so on. 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: Crop Photos Using Clip Tool & Add Photos to Text Panel for Xara Web Designer 7 Premium
In this web design tutorial learn how to use web design clip tool to crop photos in Xara Web Designer. Also this web design tutorial will cover how to add photos to text panels as well.
How To: Use Xara Web Designer 7 Premium Designs Gallery Note Panel, Numbered Items and More
Learning how to use other text panels in the designs gallery. This website design tutorial will teach you how to add a note panel, numbered panel and one additional text panel.
How To: Rename Named Colors & Speech Bubbles Xara Web Designer 7 Premium
In this web design tutorial you will learn the differences between matching colors vs. not matching colors, changing speech bubble colors and renaming named colors.
How To: Use Designs Gallery Speech Bubbles Xara Web Designer 7 Premium
In this web design tutorial learn how to adjust width and color of speech bubbles and text within speech bubbles. This is a two part series web design tutorial so make sure to watch the following web design tutorial to help you fully understand how to modify speech bubbles from designs gallery.
How To: Link to Files on Your Computer Xara Web Designer 7 Premium
This web design Tutorial will walk you through process of linking to files on your computer. You can link file types including but not limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, PDF, Videos and so on for download on your website.
How To: HTML Web Design Tutorials - HTML Bold and Italics
his HTML Web Design tutorial will help you learn how to use the HTML bold and italics tag. A explanation of the emphasized and strong HTML Web Design Tags will be explain as well.
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.
How To: Embed a Youtube Video Using Xara Web Designer
In this web design tutorial learn how to embed a YouTube video for your website design. This Xara Tutorial takes you step by step through the process and understanding of embedding a video for your Xara Web Designer website.
How To: Create Web Design File Backups Xara Web Designer 7 Premium
In this web design tutorial we will show you how to protect yourself from losing your work just in case the program malfunctions, computer crashes or you accidentally forget to save document and so on. I highly recommend you utilize this Web Design Tutorial especially if you are working on large websites for clients.