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How To: Use the Corel Draw X3 interface
If you have never used Corel Draw X3 vector graphics drawing software, then this tutorial will show you how to get started by walking you through the user interface. Once you can navigate the Corel Draw interface, then you can create drawings and scroll saw patterns.
How To: Draw scroll saw patterns with clip art in Corel Draw
In this scroll saw woodworking pattern creation tutorial you will learn how to use the Corel Draw vector graphics drawing software to create a simple scroll saw pattern. You will learn how to use the clip art available in Corel Draw to create scroll saw patterns.
How To: Create a basic scroll saw pattern in Corel Draw
This software tutorial is for scroll saw woodworking pattern creating beginners. If you haven't done much scroll saw work, or created any of your own patterns, this tutorial will show you how to make a basic scroll saw pattern in Corel Draw vector drawing software.
How To: Use Corel Draw X3 envelope tool in scroll saw patterns
This software tutorial shows you how to use the interactive envelope tool in Corel Draw X3 to create scroll saw patterns. If you are a scroll saw woodworker and want to create your own patterns, you can learn how with the interactive envelope tool and Corel Draw X3.
How To: Use Corel Draw x3 pick tool for scroll saw patterns
In this scroll saw woodworking tutorial you will learn how to work on your scroll saw pattern development in Corel Draw X3. Corel Draw is a vector based drawing software and you will learn why vector graphics are better than bitmap graphics for scroll saw patterns and also how to use the pick tool.
How To: Use guidelines in Corel Draw for scroll saw patterns
If you do scroll saw woodworking art and create your own patterns, a great way to create those patterns is in Corel Draw. In this video you will learn how to use the guideline tools in Corel Draw to help align your scroll saw patterns as you create them.
How To: Move and position objects in Corel Draw X3
In this Corel Draw tutorial you will learn how to move and position objects in Corel Draw X3 to help create scroll saw patterns. If you create scroll saw woodwork and are into making your own patterns, this Corel Draw X3 tutorial will help you move and position objects.
How To: Create films in Stop Motion Animator
This tutorial shows you how to download, install and use the free program Stop Motion Animator. See how to set up and configure your animation settings, how to set the proper compression and then use the camera on your computer to shoot the frames for a stop motion animation. When finished, just output directly from the Stop Motion Animator software and you'll have your stop motion film done. Stop Motion Animator makes creating films as easy as this three minute tutorial.
How To: Create a Dubset wobble bass sound with MASSIVE
This tutorial demonstrates use of the Native Instruments' MASSIVE synthesizer, which shifted the paradigm for software synthesis development in late 2006. MASSIVE's fat, analog sound is unique to the soft-synth world, offering a wide scope of sound design possibilities. But underneath all that, it is an extremely simple-to-use, great-sounding engine that can provide some of the baddest bass tones you've ever heard. And remember: all patches discussed in the video are available through http://...
How To: Set up Native Instrument's Traktor Scratch system
This video is a tutorial for setting up Native Instruments' Traktor Scratch system. While the setup can seem a bit confusing, with this video's help, you will be able to setup and use your system easily. You should practice setting this system up repeatedly, especially if you intend to use it in live performance, so that setup is quick, and troubleshooting is straight forward rather than a sweaty, nervous mess!
How To: Create captioned podcasts with QuickTime Pro
One of the cheaper ways to create a captioned podcast is with QuickTime pro. This tutorial from Donna Eyestone will walk you through the captioning process, from generating a text document to deciding upon display settings. Take a look!
How To: Overlay text in Corel Paint Shop Pro X
This software tutorial shows you how to work with images and text in Corel Paint Shop Pro X. Learn how to create and modify text and overlay the text on images in Paint Shop Pro. Overlay text in Corel Paint Shop Pro X.
How To: Build web services with MapForce
This tutorial shows you how to build web services with MapForce. Load an existing WSDL file and build a complete web service by retrieving data from databases or XML files and using a visual function builder. It's easy to build web services in MapForce as this tutorial shows.
How To: Use data sources in MapForce
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.
How To: Create texture maps with Poser software
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.
How To: Create faces with Poser software
Learn how to use face room to create facial expressions in computer program Poser with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video series.
How To: Use Celtx free screenwriting software
Learn tips for using the Celtx free screenwriting software, including project library, production schedule, editors, and online services in this free screenwriting video series.
How To: Create walking characters with Poser software
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.
How To: Use iStopMotion animation software
Learn how to use iStopMotion to create stop motion animation on your computer with expert tips from a professional graphic designer in this free software tutorial video series.
How To: Create hair and clothing with Poser software
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.
How To: Make Poser characters talk
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. Make Poser characters talk - Part 1 of 15.
How To: Use CompuHost for karaoke shows
CompuHost karaoke software is a great way to organize karaoke events you schedule. Learn how to use CompuHost software to host karaoke shows in this free tutorial video. Use CompuHost for karaoke shows - Part 1 of 25.
How To: Use MIDI sequencing in Cubase
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.
How To: Tune vocals in Melodyne
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.
How To: Model a female head in Blender 3D
This instructional video will show you how to box model a female head in the program Blender. In this segment, this tutorial will take you from cube to a base head mesh which can be used to create any head from.
How To: Creating UML Use Case Diagrams
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.
How To: Use drag-&-drop XSLT style sheet design in StyleVision
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.
How To: Create XML mappings and transformations in MapForce
Learn how to use MapForce to map or transform XML data in a visual way, creating XSLT 1.0 or 2.0 transformation stylesheets, XQuery 1.0 documents, or program-code in Java or C# in this tutorial, which demonstrates a simple mapping from one XML schema to another. Take a look!
How To: Use the Visual Function Builder in MapForce
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.
How To: Analyze and parse text files using MapForce FlexTest
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.
How To: Connect Microsoft Access and OpenOffice Base databases
While you cannot directly open a Microsoft Access database file in OpenOffice Base, it is possible to connect Base to an Access database, and manipulate the data contained within it.
How To: Create your first database in OpenOffice Base
Databases allow you to store data in a systematic and organized format, making it easy for you to search, sort and edit.
How To: Trace clip art with Corel Draw X3
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.
How To: Create a scroll saw basket pattern in Corel Draw X3
In this woodworking video workshop you will learn how to create a scroll saw pattern for a mini basket in Corel Draw X3 software. If you work on a scroll saw and are at all interested in making baskets, watch and learn how to draw this pattern in Corel Draw X3 and get started making baskets!
How To: Use the line tools in Corel Draw X3
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.
How To: Model a full cartoon character in Blender 3D
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.
How To: Model an eye for a character in Blender 3D
Writer,Directer And Producer Johnathan Williamson shows you how to model eyes for a character in Blender 3D in this software tutorial. Whether you are creating a video game character or a model of a human for something else, you will learn everything you need to model eyes for characters in Blender 3D.
How To: Move a vertex along an edge in Blender
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.
How To: Model a hand in Blender 3D
This tutorial from Stage6 shows you how to model a hand in Blender 3D from a polygonal cube. The tutorial is two part and shows you how to first block out the form of the hand then refine it to look more realisting all in Blender 3D.
How To: Use SketchUp with CAD files to create structures
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.