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How To: Use the center command in modo 101
Center yourself and your geometry, in modo that is! The Center command is a crucial component for all modelers. The modo center command allows you to center any piece of geometry along the X Y or Z axis. Learn the ins and outs of the modo Center options here.
How To: Pre-process UVs using morphs in modo
Using morphs to pre-process UVs is a great trick for any version of modo. You can leverage the embedded morph data to massage a model in 3D prior to UV projection. If that doesn't make sense, watch the video and learn how to pre-process UVs using morphs in modo.
How To: Use the align command to fix normals in modo 101
Say you have imported a mesh into modo and some of the polygon normals are inverted. Align will do it's darndest to find and rectify those errors and make your mesh complete again. Watch this 3D software tutorial and learn how to use the align command to flip the inverted polygons in modo 101 and higher.
How To: Match photos when modeling in Google SketchUp
Matching a photo allows you to import and align the SketchUp axes to match the photo perspective you want to use as a modeling reference. With this done, you can create models using the photo as a direct reference. PART ONE covers the basics of importing and aligning the axis to start modeling in Google SketchUp.
How To: Break apart a picture frame in Google SketchUp
This 3D modeling software tutorial shows one approach to breaking a picture frame created through the follow-me tool into the actual pieces that would be used to build it in Google SketchUp.
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 a TVPaint graphite brush
Here is a demonstration of a custom designed brush for the TVPaint software. This pen is sensitive to a realistic method of gestural drawing. Watch this instructional video to use this software brush to make several types of digital drawing strokes.
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: Set up beat grids and cue points in Traktor
This tutorial presents a guide to quickly setting up beat grids and cue points inside Traktor, formerly known as Traktor DJ Studio. In particular, you will look at setting up grids and cue points with hotkeys. Refine your loops with this how-to.
How To: Edit photos in Google Picasa 2
Picasa 2 is a free image editing software from google. This software tutorial shows you how to use the basics of Picasa 2 for photo shorting, fixing and sharing. Learn how to navigate the interface and use the basic editing controls of Picasa 2.
How To: Use FastStone Image Viewer 3.5 with RAW images
This tutorial shows you how to use FastStone Image viewer 3.5 for Windows to edit RAW photos. Learn how to use the free software FastStone Image Viewer 3.5 to view, handle and sort RAW images, and convert RAW images. FastStone Image Viewer 3.5 is a great free alternative to Adobe's Camera RAW.
How To: Use FastStone Photo Resizer 2.5 to batch resize images
This photo editing software tutorial shows you how to use this free software FastStone Photo Resizer 2.5 for Windows to batch rename and resize your images. Make life easier and resize and rename your photos all at once with the batch functions in FastStone Photo Resizer 2.5.
How To: Use IrfanView 4.10 to view, optimize & convert images
Looking for a free way to convert images you took with your digital camera? This tutorial shows you how to use IrfanView 4.10 for Windows to view, optimize and convert images. Learn the very basics of IrfanView 4.10 with this video and get ready to start editing your photos and images.
How To: Use Kodak EasyShare to manage your photos
This photography software tutorial shows you how to use Kodak EasyShare free software from Kodak to organize your photos, make small fixes and access online services, from a UK perspective.
How To: Use Battery 3 ouputs in Cubase 4
This audio softwarwe tutorial shows you how to work with Battery 3 insides of Cubase 4. Learn how to create a midi track in battery and use it in the Cubase 4 mixer.
How To: Edit photographs in Pixelmator for the Mac
Don’t own Photoshop? Don’t have to. Check out Pixelmator, a Photoshop like application for the Mac that costs only $59. Pixelmator allows you to easily edit photographs, create logos, etc. It does 80% of what Photoshop does, but at a lower cost. Edit photographs in Pixelmator for the Mac.
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: Edit digital photos of jewelry
Do you need to take pictures of your jewelry work? Begin basic digital photo editing with Picasa2. Watch this video tutorial to see how to improve the look of your jewelry photos.
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.
How To: Use the VoodooPad organizational tool in Mac OS X
In this how-to, Gary Rosenzweig of MacMost.com takes a look at how to use Flying Meat's VoodooPad, the personal wiki software for Mac. He uses it for to-do lists, taking notes and organizing information. Get organized with this VoodooPad and this how-to.
How To: Create a podcast with Blackboard
This tutorial shows you how use Blackboard, a popular content management system, to make a podcast available to your students. Blackboard provides an easy an easy way to upload a podcast and make an RSS feed for it available to your students. The tutorial is available on the companion Tech Ease for Mac site and includes a PDF document with the instructions. Learn how to upload podcast content to Blackboard and how to make an RSS feed available so you students can subscribe to the podcast feed...
How To: Collect, organize, and visualize data in InspireData
This tutorial on the companion Tech Ease for Mac site shows you how to use Inspiredata to collect, organize, and visualize data using several types of diagrams supported by the program. The movies were recorded on a Mac, but Inspiredata is a cross-platform program so the steps shown should work on the Windows version of the program as well. Inspiredata works like a database system that allows you to add notes and more.
How To: Create concept maps in Inspiration 8
This tutorial on the companion Tech Ease for Mac site shows you how to use Inspiration to create concept maps that help you brainstorm and organize your ideas. The movies were recorded on a Mac, but Inspiration is a cross-platform program so the steps shown should work on the Windows version of the program as well. Watch and learn how to use Inspiration to create concept maps.
How To: Use and configure WebCamMax
This software tutorial shows you how to configure WebCamMax and then how to use it to add notifications and emoticons to your web camera output or feed. If you want to add more info and customize your webcam videos, learn how you can do it with WebCamMax and this tutorial.
How To: Make a super-fast pie chart with Create a Graph
There are times when you need to make a super-quick pie chart (such as to insert in a blog post or quick printout) but find that doing it in Excel or OpenOffice takes a bit more effort than you’d like. Is there a faster way for quick’n'dirty pie charts? Yes. You can use Create a Graph. Stupidly easy to use and very fast, just the way people like it. Learn how with this video tutorial.
How To: Create a table of contents in OpenOffice Writer
This brief instructional video, which demonstrates how to create a table of contents in OpenOffice writer, is for those who are (or thinking about) writing a book in OpenOffice Writer. It's also for those who have done the same thing in Microsoft Word but don't exactly know how to perform the same function in OO. See how it's done with this video.
How To: Build a complete digital home in Blender 3D
In this extensive three part video series, you'll learn, quite literally, how to build a fully furnished home in Blender 3D. Starting at the basic blueprint, to adding free furniture off of various internet websites, you'll get the full walkthrough in each part of the video.
How To: Bake render compositing nodes in Blender
This Blender tutorial covers methods for bake rendering compositing nodes and ways to speed up render times. We will pre-render the objects and save the precious time when rendering animations. We'll discover the challenges that we meet (such as missing specular in the baked texture) and suggest workarounds.
How To: Create great image effects with SketchUp & Photoshop
You can create some great image effects when you combine Google SketchUp with other graphics software such as Photoshop or Gimp. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the fog setting in SketchUp to create a depth map that you can use in Adobe Photoshop for some very interesting effects.
How To: Autofold with the move tool in Google SketchUp
Autofold is part of the move tool and allows you to automatically create folding edges for new geometry. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the move tool to autofold in Google SketchUp. The autofold can be activated by pressing the Alt key on the PC or the Apple key on a Mac. Autofold let's you move a point, edge or surface in any direction automatically creating fold edges as needed to do so.
How To: Use layers in Google SketchUp
Using layers in SketchUp is different than many other applications. This instructional video to learn how to use layers, the layer dialog box, as well as some layer tips. In other applications, layers control actual geometry. This is especially true in CAD software. SketchUp's layering system only controls the visibility of the geometry, not the actual geometry itself.