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How To: Install Explicit History plugin (Grasshopper) in Rhino

Grasshopper is a new plug-in that David Rutten is working on for Rhino. It has similar functionality to GC but at this point if not so component based. It is more like GC in that it uses features and stores them as nodes you can rearrange and change hierarchy’s. In this video David covers where to find the plug-in, how to install it and then the very (let me emphasize the VERY) basics of the interface. Learn how to install and get started using the Explicit History plug-in (also known as Gras...

How To: Combine Studio Instruments in SONAR with Shane Olivier

Cakewalk Studio Instruments is made up of four high quality virtual instruments. Throughout this tutorial, Shane Olivier demonstrates how quickly you can integrate midi files and use Sonar's Step sequencer to producing quick, polished results. He also shows how Cakewalk Sonar DAW editions and Studio Instruments work together by adding Rapture LE (of a softsynth of your choice) into the mix. Watch as Shane Olivier shows you how to integrate Studio Instruments with SONAR.

How To: Set up audio & MIDI recording on a PC in SONAR 6

This audio production software tutorial shows you how to set up audio and MIDI recording devices on a PC using SONAR 6 Home Studio. See how to plug-in cables, and set up audio and MIDI for optimized recording and playback on a PC. This video shows the process in SONAR Home Studio 6, but the concepts can be applied to most Cakewalk software.

How To: Rip and burn CDs in SONAR 7

You may already know about SONAR 7's capabilities for music and audio editing, but did you know how can also make CD's right in SONAR 7? SONAR 7 now includes integrated CD ripping and burning functionality. See how to import, rip and burn CDs in SONAR 7 in this video tutorial.

How To: Mix in Surround Panner in SONAR 4

This audio editing software tutorial shows you how to use Surround Panner in SONAR 4. See how to use SONAR's Surround Panner to mix tracks in surround. The Surround Panner uses angle and focus controls rather than x and y coordinates. See how this makes it easier to control the surround sound output of your mixed tracks in SONAR 4.

How To: Use Studio Instruments with SONAR and Project5

This music editing tutorial gives an extensive overview of how to use Cakewalk's new Studio Instruments to build your Drum, Bass, Keyboard, and String tracks. This video shows Studio Instruments in use in both SONAR and Project5. Studio Instruments is a collection of 4 virtual instruments in one package that can be used in combination with SONAR or Project5 as this tutorial illustrates.

How To: Record audio & MIDI tracks in SONAR Home Studio 6

This audio editing software tutorial shows you how to record audio and MIDI tracks in SONAR Home Studio 6. The SONAR 6 tutorial includes setting inputs, tempo, metronome, checking levels, inserting Virtual Instruments, and using the Session Drummer 2. If you are new to using SONAR 6 to edit and create music recordings, this tutorial will get you started.

How To: Use the minimoog Expansion pack for Rapture

Craig Anderton, music technology authority and the editor of EQ magazine, debuts his Minimoog Expansion pack for Rapture, Cakewalk's wavetable synthesizer. Craig talks about his relationship with Bob Moog, the importance of the instrument, and the painstaking process he used to creating this expansion Pack for Rapture. He also discussed how you can use these sounds in minimoog as a springboard for new sonic creations through Rapture's advanced synthesis capabilities.

How To: Create a quick print button in your word processor

Interested in creating a quick print envelope button in your word processor? With this video tip, you'll learn how to create a quick print button for access to envelope printing in Microsoft Word 2007, previous versions of Microsoft Word and OpenOffice Writer. For more, and to learn how to set up your own quick print button, take a look!

How To: Get started with Rhino 3D

This Rhino 3D video tutorial is a very basic introduction to the software. This is not meant to be modeling 101 or anything of the sort. This video is really meant for anyone that has never used the Rhino application and is curious as to how it hows. Graet for those that are just wondering how Rhino works.

How To: Use Rhino’s implicit history tool in parametric design

This 3D software tutorial shows how one can start to use Rhino’s implicit history tool for parametric design. The commands used in Rhino are Loft, and FlowAlongSurface. Using the implicit history tool in Rhino 4 allows you to update models by changing earlier steps or parts of the model and having those changes follow through to the end result. This procedural approach to modeling in Rhino means you can make changes quickly without starting over. Use Rhino’s implicit history tool in parametri...

How To: Watch Flash videos in Quicktime with Perian for OSX

Do you have a bunch of .FLVs (Flash Video Files) that you would like to play, but don’t have a Flash Video player? Worry not, Perian is a free download application that installs as a preference in Mac OSX so that you can play FLVs inside of the Quicktime Player. See how to use Perian to watch .flv videos on a Mac. Watch Flash videos in Quicktime with Perian for OSX.

How To: Sculpt primitives in Sculpty Paint

Do you wish there was a way to make more organic objects in Second Life? Are you an online Flash programmer looking to make your Papervision3D projects run faster? Do you like model rockets? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then wait until you here about Sculpting Primitives. In this tutorial, Alex goes over the basics of what 'Prims' are and introduces a program called Sculpty Paint, which will help release the Michelangelo trapped inside you.

How To: Use iClone

This tutorial demonstrates how to use ICLONE, a 3D Animation Package. Matt Overwine of the NKU Instructional Design Team introduces you to ICLONE, whre to find it and how to start using it.

How To: Use the basics of GIMP

This tutorial is on GIMP Basics. GIMP is a free Photoshop substitute available for all platforms and pre-loaded in Linux operating systems. The tutorial covers the scale, crop, cut with transparency, flip, and rotate commands of GIMP. Part 2 covers saving and file size reduction in GIMP.

How To: Use Sizer v3.3 for screen recordings

This software tutorial is on downloading and using Sizer to resize windows for exact screen grabs. Sizer is a free open source software that allows you to size a window to an exact numeric size instead of dragging the window around randomly. This is great for screen recordings with softwares like Camtasia, or for image screen grabs. See how to download and use Sizer in this tutorial.

How To: Use Snagit

Snagit is a great image capture software package made by TechSmith. It does much more than capture images and has an intuitive image editor. Mike Lively shows you how to use SnagIt in this tutorial.

How To: Use ShowMotion in AutoCAD 2009

Heidi Hewett demos the new ShowMotion feature in AutoCAD 2009. The ShowMotion functionality allows you to create and play camera animations for presentations or navigation through designs. Learn how to use the ShowMotion control panel in this AutoCAD 2009 tutorial.

How To: Record actions in AutoCAD 2009

Heidi Hewett demos the Action Recorder feature in AutoCAD 2009. Recording actions with the Action Recorder can increase your productivity by automating repetitive tasks you have to perform on every AutoCAD 2009 drawing. You can record actions from the command line, toolbars, ribbon panels, and more. See how in this AutoCAD 2009 lesson.

How To: Use the QuickView layout in AutoCAD 2009

Heidi Hewett demos utoCAD 2009 and shows you how to use the QuickView layouts button. The QuickView layout button is located on the status bar. It provides a faster and more visual alternative to using the model and layout tabs to switch between layouts and views in AutoCAD 2009. Learn how to improve your AutoCAD 2009 workflow with the QuickView layout icons.