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How To: Create lists to organize your thoughts in OmniFocus
Unload your brain into OmniGraffle. See how it's done with this free video guide. Whether you're new to the Omni Group's popular task management application or simply wish to get better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find value in this software tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use Projects, Actions and Contexts in OmniFocus
Need a primer on how to use Projects, Actions and Contexts when organizing your thoughts and objectives in OmniFocus? Learn how with this free video guide. Whether you're new to the Omni Group's popular task management application or simply wish to get better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find value in this tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Start an Action list in OmniFocus
Want to create an Action list in OmniFocus? See how it's done with this free video guide. Whether you're new to the Omni Group's popular task management application or simply wish to get better acquainted with the program, you're sure to find value in this free tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Enable closed-captioning in Apple QuickTime Player 7
Need help figuring out how to enable closed-captioning in QuickTime Player 7? In Mac OS X, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this Apple accessibility guide can present a complete walkthrough of the process in just over a minute and a half. For details, and to get started viewing CC content in QuickTime 7 yourself, watch this helpful how-to.
How To: Burn a DVD disc on an OS X Mac for free with Burn
Looking better (but equally free) way to burn DVDs from within Apple's Mac OS X? See how to use Burn, the open-source optical media authoring tool, acheive just that with this home-computing how-to. For details, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started burning your own discs with Burn, watch this home-computing how-to.
How To: Recover lost passwords with Acer's eRecovery Manager
If you have not used your eRecovery system in a long time and have forgotten the password, have no fear. This video is here to help you retrieve your details and use your program again. In this clip, learn how to recover any lost passwords with Acer's eRecovery Manager for Linux.
How To: Create HDR images directly in Lightroom using Enfuse
In this video, Yanik Chauvin will show you how to create an HDR image in Lightroom without ever leaving the program with a plug-in called Enfuse. This plug-in is fantastic and will save you tons of time and frustration. Follow along with Yanik as he walks you through this surprisingly easy process.
How To: Make a tank track in Blender 2.5
In this video, learn how to make a tank track using the computer program, Blender 2.5. This track is great for animation and design and can be added to any drawing of an army tank. Tracks can be tricky to get right but this video should be able to help you out and walk you through it.
How To: Use Quick Brushes in Apple Aperture 3
Learn how to use the Quick Brushes feature in Aperture 3. Whether you're new to Apple's popular photo editing 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: Create a blend between surfaces in AutoCAD 2011
Looking for a primer on how to blend two separate surfaces 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: Use the AutoCad 2011 Materials Browser
Need some help wrapping your head around AutoCad 2011's Materials Browser? Don't fret: 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: 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: Manage library patterns with Rhino's Paneling Tools
Learn how to use 2D and 3D library patterns in the Paneling Tools plugin for Rhino. Whether you're new to Rober McNeel & Associates' popular NURBS-based modeling application or a seasoned 3D arts professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Rhino 4's new features, 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: Use Rebuild and Change Degree in Rhino 4.0
Learn how to make use of the Rebuild and Change Degree tools in Rhinocerous 4. Whether you're new to Rober McNeel & Associates' popular NURBS-based modeling application or a seasoned 3D arts professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Rhino 4's new features, 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: Troubleshoot solids and Booleans in Rhino 4.0
Learn how to troubleshoot solids and Booleans in Rhinocerous 4. Whether you're new to Rober McNeel & Associates' popular NURBS-based modeling application or a 3D arts professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Rhino 4's new features, 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: Create complex surface shapes in Rhino 4.0
See how to create complex surface shapes using Network Surface in Rhinoceronous 4. Whether you're new to Rober McNeel & Associates' popular NURBS-based modeling application or a 3D arts professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Rhino 4's new features, 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: Use the geometry menus in Rhinoceros 3D
Learn how to make use Rhinocerous 3D's geometry menus. Whether you're new to Rober McNeel & Associates' popular NURBS-based modeling application or a 3D arts professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Rhino 4's new features, 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: Degrain a garbage matte in the Nuke 5 node compositor
Learn how to remove grain and noise from garbage mattes when working in Nuke 5. Whether you're new to the Foundry's popular node-based compositing application or a seasoned post-production professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Nuke 5's new features, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this free video guide.
How To: Set key frames in the Nuke 5 node compositor
Learn how to use set key frames (or keyframes) working in Nuke 5. Whether you're new to the Foundry's popular node-based compositing application or a seasoned post-production professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Nuke 5's new features, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this free video guide.
How To: Use the Transform Jack in the Nuke 5 compositor
Learn how to work with the Transform Jack tool in Nuke 5. Whether you're new to the Foundry's popular node-based compositing application or a seasoned post-production professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Nuke 5's new features, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this free video guide.
How To: Use viewer nodes in Nuke 5
Learn how to use viewer nodes when working in Nuke 5. Whether you're new to the Foundry's popular node-based compositing application or a seasoned post-production professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Nuke 5's new features, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this free video guide.
How To: Disable nodes in Nuke 5
Learn how to turn a node off when working in Nuke 5. Whether you're new to the Foundry's popular node-based compositing application or a seasoned post-production professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Nuke 5's new features, 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: Connect and disconnect node trees in Nuke 5
Learn how to edit node trees when working in Nuke 5. Whether you're new to the Foundry's popular node-based compositing application or a seasoned post-production professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Nuke 5's new features, 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: Build node trees in the Nuke 5 compositor
Learn how to use generate node trees when working in Nuke 5. Whether you're new to the Foundry's popular node-based compositing application or a seasoned post-production professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Nuke 5's new features, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this free video guide.
How To: Save time with keyboard shortcuts in Nuke 5
Speed up your Nuke 5 workflow with the handy key commands dmeonstrated in this clip. Whether you're new to the Foundry's popular node-based compositing application or a seasoned post-production professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Nuke 5's new features, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this free video guide.
How To: Convert a wma file to an mp3 file with Winff easily
Being able to convert files into other file types is handy for those who are interested in using other programs with certain files. Doing this can be difficult though, if you don't know all the shortcuts. In this helpful tutorial, you'll find out how to convert a wma file into an mp3 file or vice-versa using Winff. So sit back, pay attention, and enjoy!
How To: Make a curtain in GIMP, the free Photoshop alternative
In the mood for a little digital decadence? Learn how to create red velvet drapes using the GIMP image editor. Whether you're new to GIMP or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions on how to get started creating your own digital curtains, watch this graphic designer's guide.
How To: Use three apps to sync your home and work computers
In this installment of her Work Smart series, Gina Trapani returns to explain how to use three diverse applications to better synchronize the contents of your home, office, and whatever other computers you might have. They are Googledocs, Dropbox, and Evernote, and each one can help your files become easier to access from wherever you might be computing.
How To: Make adjustments with the Curves tool in Aperture 3
Looking for a Photoshop-style Curves tool in Aperture 3? Look no further. Whether you're new to digital photography or merely unfamiliar with Apple's Aperture 3, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda, which presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on how to use said Curves tool to make curve adjustments to your digital images.
How To: Set up complex slideshows in Apple Aperture 3
Fancify your slideshows with Apple Aperture 3. Whether you're new to digital photography or merely unfamiliar with Apple's Aperture 3, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda, which presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on how to set up complex slideshows within Aperture 3.
How To: Create unique captions quickly in Apple Aperture 3
Quickly add captions to your digital images with Aperture. Whether you're new to digital photography or merely unfamiliar with Apple's Aperture 3, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda, which presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on how to use Aperture's built-in captioning tool.
How To: Highlight hot and cold areas in Apple Aperture 3
Ferret out any pixels with clipped highlights in Aperture. Whether you're new to digital photography or merely unfamiliar with Apple's Aperture 3, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda, which presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on how to automatically highlight hod and cold areas within Aperture 3.
How To: Retouch portraits with adjustment brushes in Aperture
Have a photo that could do with a little touching up? Whether you're new to digital photography or merely unfamiliar with Apple's Aperture 3, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda, which presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on how to touch up your digital photographs utilizing Aperture's built-in adjustment brushes.
How To: Show focus points in Apple Aperture 3
Hone in on the focus points of your digital images. Whether you're new to digital photography or merely unfamiliar with Apple's Aperture 3, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda, which presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on how to display focus points within Aperture 3.
How To: Use the Loupe tool for a closer look in Aperture 3
Want to zoom in on a particular part of a digital image in Aperture while maintaining the overall perspective? Try the Loupe tool. Whether you're new to digital photography or merely unfamiliar with Apple's Aperture 3, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda, which presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on how to use the digital Loupe feature within Aperture 3.
How To: Enable full-screen mode in Apple Aperture 3
Give your digital pictures the screen real estate they deserve. Whether you're new to digital photography or merely unfamiliar with Apple's Aperture 3, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda, which presents a thorough, step-by-step overview on how to use Aperture's full-screen mode.
How To: Create a Fantasy World with Adobe Design CS5
Read this great how-to article on generating a fantasy world in Adobe Photoshop. Constantin Potorac leads you through, step-by-step, as you follow along and create a fantastic scene, beginning with basic stock images. Combine stock images of a background, tree, and model. Transform the background into a magical wonderland, add atmosphere with cloud effects, and birds to give it life. Edit the image of the model to blend in with the background - add some elegance to her dress and hair, with fa...
How To: Convert a wma file to an mp3 with Winff
If you're looking for an easy way to convert a wma file into an mp3 file easil, you've found the right video. In this tutorial, you'll be taught how a program call Winff can help you with all your converting file needs. It's easy to use and is so simple that you'll be done in no time at all. So sit back and enjoy this brief, but informative tutorial. Enjoy!
How To: Convert AVI to DVD easily and free
Converting file formats seems to stump a lot of people, so if you're coming here clueless as to how to convert an AVI to DVD, don't feel alone. In this video, learn how to turn an .AVI file to DVD using Windows Live Movie Maker easily and for free.
How To: Combine movie clips in QuickTime Pro
If you have multiple clips that you need to splice together, check out this tutorial. In it, you will learn how to combine different clips into one using Quicktime Pro. This is a very easy process and takes less than two minutes to demonstrate. If you are looking to sequence separate clips into one big movie, just follow along with the step by step you see here and you will have a masterpiece in no time.