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How To: Use the flip command in modo 101

This 3D modeling software tutorial shows you how to use the Flip command in modo 101 and higher. The Flip command is one of those tools you can not live without. It inverts polygon normals on polygonal models and meshes. Combine the Flip command with the modo arsenal for accurate selection and it really is a life saver.

How To: Use the edge bevel tool in modo 101

If you enjoy using the Bevel Tool in modo and you have a predilection for edges you will LOVE "Edge Bevel". This sparky little production examines the heartfelt story of edges who strive to be more than a single edge. Follow their story as they expand their horizons thru the use of the Edge Bevel tool in modo 101 and learn how to add details to edges on models and meshes.

How To: Use the flare tool in modo

This modo 101 3D modeling software tutorial examines the much uner-touted power of the Flare tool. Have you got Flare? modo does. The Flare Tool combines the push tool with a linear falloff. See how to use the Flare tool when modeling in modo in this tutorial.

How To: Use the blur tool in modo 201

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the blur effect in modo. The blur tool allows you to blur neighboring pixels on a mesh. The Blur tool is quite useful for any painting task. The modo blur tool, like all painting tools in modo, can be composited with various brush tools, inks and jitter nozel.

How To: Use bezier curves in modo 103

Modo is a subdivision surface modeler, but that doesn't mean it doesn't provide a path for spline patching, lofting and extruding via curves! And if you are going to use curves, why not drive the Cadillac of curves, the Bezier curve. AKA the "B-Spline". This modo 103 tutorial shows you how to model with bezier curves. Bezier curves will also work in newer version of modo.

How To: Use the axis slice tool in modo 102

It slices! It dices! See for yourself the amazing powers of Axis Slice in modo! This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the axis slice tool in modo 102 and higher. The modo Axis Slice tool is a way to subdivide the polygon surfaces of a model. Choose the number of slices and then move them around along the model surface as needed.

How To: Use the airbrush tool in modo 201

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the airbrush tool in modo 201. The Airbrush allows a smooth brush effect when painting in 3D directly on your model or in 2D over a UV map. If you have not done any 3D painting with the airbrush tool in modo, you really should. It is actually quite a zen experience as you will see in this modo tutorial.

How To: Use SoundSource to control audio levels in Mac OS X

Do you constantly change your audio levels on your Mac for each device? Isn’t it a pain to go into the preferences, click on sound, then select your sound source and manage your levels? SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba makes this task easy and fast! Learn how to use SoundSource to control audio levels in Mac OS X Use SoundSource to control audio levels in Mac OS X.

How To: Use axis rotate in modo 101

This 3D software tutorial gives a quick review of using the stalwart Axis Rotate in modo 101. Everybody needs to rotate now and again when working in the 3D modo viewport. With Axis Rotate you can rotate with precision and style along a specified axis.

How To: Use the eraser tool in modo 201

This is a short clip examining the use of the Eraser tool for 2D and 3D painting in modo 201 and higher. The eraser tool will erase pixels from the currently selected texture map on a modo model according to the currently selected brush. Choose the size brush you need and simply paint across the surface you need to remove the texture from. Learn how powerful a painting tool the eraser tool is in this modo tutorial.

How To: Use the clone tool in modo 101

This 3D software tutorial covers the basics of using the clone tool in modo 101. The clone tool works the same way in newer versions of modo. This tutorial is great for anyone new to learning modeling in modo. The clone tool allows you to make copies of the currently selected geometry and then use the handles to move the new copy.

How To: Create a roof with inference locking in SketchUp

As a follow-up video to inference locking, this Google SketchUp tutorial shows how to combine a series of roof forms together using inference locking. You will also use arrays and copying to create dormers. Please keep in mind, this isn't a video on roofs, but an example of various inference locking techniques and how they work in Google SketchUp.

How To: Inference lock in Google SketchUp

Inference locking is the ability to draw or move in only one locked direction in SketchUp. This SketchUp tutorial will teach you how to use the inference lock technique and show a few examples of inference locking in use and the advantages it has for modeling and navigating the SketchUp viewport.

How To: Intersect models in Google SketchUp

Did you know you can intersect models when working in Google SketchUp? If you didn't, that's because the intersection tool is only available from the contexts menu. This SketchUp tutorial will show you how to find the tool and use it to intersect SketchUp objects. These operations are similar to boolean operations you'll find in other 3D modeling softwares.

How To: Use Google SketchUp Web Exporter

This 3D modeling software tutorial shows you how to use the Web Exporter tool in Google SketchUp. The SketchUp Web Exporter allows you to export your models for 3D interaction in a web browser. You will need to have the Web Exporter plug-in installed before watching the SketchUp tutorial.

How To: Use SketchUp to model for Google Earth

This 3D software modeling tutorial series shows you step by step how to create a suitable model for Google Earth within SketchUp. The series will start by showing you how to export data from Google Earth to use for reference, how to build and optimize the modle, texture it in Photoshop or Picasa and export and load it to Google Earth.

How To: Use accuracy in Google SketchUp

This 3D modeling software video covers multiple tools that will help you be more accurate and precise when building in SketchUp. SketchUp has many tools that make it easy to be creative when designing buildings or models, but it's just as important that they be accurate. Learn how to use numeric values and SketchUp tools to add accuracy and realism to your work.

How To: Use LayOut in Google SketchUp

Ever wonder what LayOut is? LayOut is part of SketchUp that allows you to organize and arrange views of your SketchUp design on the fly for a presentation. Watch this quick video to get a good idea of the key features that make LayOut such a unique and powerful addition to SketchUp. You'll never need to export your designs just to do a presentation again!

How To: Use Drums Overkill virtual instrument in Kontakt 2

Drums Overkill is a new virtual instrument from Best Service that features 1,200 drum kits and a total of 27,000 samples. Never before has such a huge collection of samples been formatted into "ready-to-play drum kits" that can be loaded into the included Kontakt 2 interface which you can then play on your keyboard. Learn the basics of using the Best Service Drums Overkill kit in this Kontakt 2 tutorial.

How To: Use ADSR and AHDSR envelopes in music softwares

This music production tutorial covers ADSR and AHDSR envelopes, how to understand and implement them in Reason, FL Studio, Reaktor and almost every piece of music software. The tutorial shows you how to work with envelopes in each program and includes several takes on common use. If you are new to midi sequencers and synthesizers in Reason, Reaktor, FL studio etc., watch this important tutorial on using ADSR and AHDSR envelopes.

How To: Use deck duplication in Traktor

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to manipulate multiple copies of a single track in Traktor, formerly known as Traktor DJ studio, to achieve interesting effects. More specifically, this tutorial looks at phasing, beat repeat, snare fill, drum solo and half-time fill techniques. To learn how to achieve any and all of the above effects, press play!

How To: Use VLC Media Player

VLC Media Player is one stop shopping for all your music and video playing needs. You can watch any audio or video formats from .flv, .wmv, .mov and more. If you are tired of having multiple softwares for playing different files, consolidate and use VLC Player instead. This tutorial shows you how easy it is to download VLC Media Player for any operating system.

How To: Use Snapper to edit MP3 files quickly in Mac OS X

If you need to extract audio from video files or sections of audio from larger audio files, then Snapper is the application for you. Easily drag sections of audio in a file and drop them to your desktop to create mp3 files. Learn how to use snapper to edit MP3 files quickly in Mac OS X Use Snapper to edit MP3 files quickly in Mac OS X.

How To: Use the Levelator to normalize your audio

Does your audio in your podcast or video vary in volume too much? Ever wonder how they get such even volume levels in radio and TV shows? It’s called normalization, and while you can normalize in Soundtrack Pro, the Levelator does a much better job! To learn how to use GigaVox Media's Levelator to normalize your own podcast, watch this how-to! Use the Levelator to normalize your audio.