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How To: Save an image as a .png file in Paint
Learn how to use the Paint program: showing how to save an image as a .png file.
How To: Use Zune software
If you have a Zune, you probably use Zune's software to organize your music and videos and burn CD's. In this video series you will learn how to use all the functions of the Zune software including navigating the different libraries, ripping songs to your library, burning CD's, customizing options, and how to manually sync your Zune. Use Zune software - Part 1 of 19.
How To: Work with Corel Painter Essentials 4
Have a look at something that will allow you to do more with your photos than you are doing today. Rob McDonald will take a photo and make it look hand painted.
How To: Use Pixelmator graphic editing software
Matt Nichols shows us how to use Pixelmator software in this series of videos. Part 1 of 15 - How to Use Pixelmator graphic editing software.
How To: Use Rhapsody to download music
Our expert Nick Brosco shows us how to download Rhapsody and use it to download music. Part 1 of 10 - How to Use Rhapsody to download music.
How To: Use iClone Machinima in film making
In this video series, watch as expert 3D animator and developer teaches you how to use iClone Machinima Filmmaking. Learn how to import backgrounds, how to add motion to your characters, how to frame the shot, how to position characters, how to save projects in iClone Machinima, how to set up rendering settings, and how to frame iClone shots.
How To: Use Nuendo
In this online Nuendo tutorial, you'll learn how to record you own music using the basic features of this digital recording program. Expert Shawn Waller demonstrates how to set up the software, create a new project, add tracks, use the various editing and looping tools, and mix down your multi-track recording to burn on CD.
How To: Draw cartoon animals in Microsoft Paint
In this free video series, expert illustrator and artist Paul Louis teaches you how to draw cartoon animals on Microsoft PAINT, a program that comes free with your PC found under the START>ACCESSORIES menu in many versions of Windows.
How To: Use VLC player
This tutorial shows you cool things you can do with VLC Player, a free, multi-platform video player. You can rip and encode DVD's, play videos as ASCII art, and even stream music and video over the internet
How To: Burn a DVD with Nero 8 Ultra
Nero 8 Ultra is a complex program, but it doesn't have to be confusing if you follow these steps for burning a video DVD.
How To: Draw cartoons in Microsoft Paint
In this series of educational and instructional videos, you will learn how to draw a cartoon figure using Microsoft Paint. Our drawing expert Paul Louis gives a step-by-step demonstration on drawing a colorful “toon.”
How To: Use Nero Products Suite
In this video series, watch as computer expert Franklin Hitchcock teaches how to use the Nero Product Suite. Learn how to burn data CD's and DVD's how to compress and capture video and audio, the different settings and panel options, how to adjust burn speed, how to use Nero Express, how to make UFD and ISO DVD's, and how to code video.
How To: Use the blur tools in Toxik
In part one of this 3 part series on using the blur tools in Autodesk's Toxik software, you will be introduced to the blur tool UI and it's related tabs and learn how to create directional blurs and reproduce motion blur with the Radial blur. Part two goes over simulating convincing depth of field with the Modulated Blur, and part three covers using forward vectors to create realistic motion blur. Use the blur tools in Toxik - Part 1 of 3.
How To: Use mask types in Fluid Mask
In this tutorial you'll be introduced to the three mask types and the tools we use to apply them in the Fluid Mask software. This is a basic tutorial that will familiarize you with the software workflow. Use mask types in Fluid Mask.
How To: Make credits with VideoTagger
So you just finish making your movie, but don't forget the credits...This video tutorial will show you how to make credits with VideoTagger. You can even change fonts, textures, and colors all with VideoTagger. Make credits with VideoTagger.
How To: Make a histogram in Minitab
This video tutorial demonstrates how to make a histogram in minitab. This is a great tutorial for beginners.
How To: Add subtitles to movies using VirtualDub
This video show you a pretty handy trick to know if you are into video editing; This shows you how to put in subtitles in any movies you want using the program VirtualDub and the subtitler plugin. Add subtitles to movies using VirtualDub.
How To: Add Windows recorded audio to CamStudio movies
This video demonstrates how to record audio in Windows and attach it to a movie recorded in CamStudio. The video walks you through recording a video, recording the audio, and putting them together.
How To: Get started with layering in GIMP
The GNU Image Manipulation Program, or GIMP, is a raster graphics editor application with some support for vector graphics. This video teaches you how to use the GIMP photo editor to edit a series of photos via layering. Learn to put a sumo wrestler over a bridge!
How To: Locate your stolen Mac laptop using Wimp
In this video, Sky Van Iderstine will tell you how to get your IP address e-mailed to you every time it changes by using a freeware program, Wimp. With this information, you can then track your stolen Mac laptop or even desktop's location using www.ip-adress.com (the "adress" is not a typo.) Imagine the look of the police officers when you show them the satellite picture of your suspects location! Locate your stolen Mac laptop using Wimp.
How To: Create and use garbage masks in Toxik
This video series shows you how to quickly create, edit, and animate multiple masks with inner and outer edges and improve workflow speed and ease with the use of editable user preferences in the Autodesk Toxik software. Create and use garbage masks in Toxik - Part 1 of 3.
How To: Animate a walk cycle in Poser 7
Do you find it hard to make your 3D characters walk naturally? In this 3-part video tutorial Larry Mitchell teaches the basics of true character animation showing how to animate a walk cycle in Poser 7. Check out how to create a good pose for your characters. Make sure to watch part 2 and be aware, some Poser knowledge will be helpful. Animate a walk cycle in Poser 7 - Part 1 of 3.
How To: Use Cubase recording software
In this online Cubase tutorial, you'll learn how to record you own music using the basic features of this digital recording program.
How To: Make 3D characters in iClone
Paul Louis shows us how to create 3D characters iClone in this series of videos. Part 1 of 15 - How to Make 3D characters in iClone.
How To: Troubleshoot video and audio codecs
Problems playing certain formats of video and audio on you computer? It could be because of codec issues. The Lab Rats, Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers, talk about what codecs are and teach you how to troubleshoot codecs to solve your audio and video playback problems. This is a great video to explore that could help you with many WonderHowTo problems!
How To: Use Apple Aperture software
In this series of videos photographer and Mac expert Brandon Sarkis shows you the basics of using Aperture photo editing software. He demonstrated how to setup the software, how to import your photos, and how to adjust your images using various features, like Light Tables and the Loupe.
How To: Use the Awake plug-in for Fusion 5
This tutorial shows a variety of tools within Frantic Films' Awake plug-in package for eyeon Fusion, including the lens distortion, digital film noise and workflow enhancements for stereoscopic imaging. Use the Awake plug-in for Fusion 5.
How To: Create oceans with Flood:Surf
This tutorial shows how to use Frantic Films' Flood:Surf to create realistic ocean surfaces. Create oceans with Flood:Surf.
How To: Transfer UV coordinates and shape animations in XSI
Mark Schoennagel, senior 3D animator at Softimage|XSI, shows how to use the Generalized Attribute Transfer Operator (GATOR) in XSI to transfer UV coordinates and shape animations to and from completely different characters. Transfer UV coordinates and shape animations in XSI.
How To: Use Virtual DJ
In this video series, watch as computer and music specialist Matt Nichols teaches how to use Virtual DJ.
How To: Use Poser
In this video series, watch as computer expert Matt Nichols teaches how to use the 3D animation and rendering software Poser.
How To: Optimize & redub YouTube videos with VirtualDub
This video teaches you how to optimize videos using VirtualDub and then how to dub the videos to make the people in the video say whatever you want.
How To: Set up and use CamStudio 2.5 and VirtualDub 1.7.3
In this tutorial Jimmy goes over the versions of CamStudio 2.5 and VirtualDub 1.7.3 that he uses to create his video tutorials and gives you his recommendations on what settings work best for screen capture, recording and editing.
How To: Create smoke text using particleIllusion
Learn some of the basics of Wondertouch's particleIllusion 3.0 software and how to create a smoking text effect using it. Create smoke text using particleIllusion.
How To: Edit video with Virtualdub
Learn how to use Virtualdub - a free video editing program available online. Learn how to use Virutualdub to edit videos and convert video file formats.
How To: Add video to a particleIllusion project
Learn how you can use Wondertouch's particleIllusion 3.0 software to add 3D particle effects to videos or images. This video specifically goes over importing your footage. Add video to a particleIllusion project.
How To: Change the duration of a particleIllusion composition
Changing the duration of a particleIllusion composition doesn't necessarily mean that your particles will abruptly stop. It's all about how your emitter is set up. This tutorial will show you how to change the frame rate and keep your particles flowing.
How To: Use VLC free media player
Learn the basics of VLC player - a free media player that plays almost all video formats (including Flash .flv) as well as DVDs. Learn how to use VLC player to play videos and DVDs as well as how to adjust the aspect ratio, filter videos, or adjust audio quality.
How To: Play DVDs or CDs on your computer without a disc drive
Virtual CD technology allows you to copy CDs and DVDs to your hard drive so that you can play them without a disk. Learn about ISO files and how to use a virtual drive program like Daemon tools to create and open them.
How To: Create 3D pictures using Callipygian 3D
You can make you own classic style red/green or red/blue 3D images. Learn how to take pictures and turn them into 3D compatible images using Callipygian 3D Photo Editing Software.