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How To: Play a movie in Quartz Composer

Quartz Composer can look daunting at first - here's how to get started - learn to play a movie!

How To: Make an interactive toy in Quartz Composer

Are you new to Quartz, the modeling and composition software? Then rather than reading the manual and laboriously going through each and every function, have some fun learning the program instead by embarking on your first project.

How To: Cut up AV using Lucifer and Ableton Live

This tutorial explains using the Lucifer Plugin for Ableton Live to output MIDI for external video control

How To: Install Quartz Composer on Mac OS X v.10.4 Tiger

Quartz Composer is a free video processing application from Apple for Mac OS X v10.4 "Tiger". This video shows you how to install it.

How To: Create an orb in Inkscape

This video has no sound but is super clear and pretty easy to follow so check it out and learn how to create an orb in Inkscape.

How To: Use the Castle tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

This RMXP Mapping tutorial series shows you how to use the Castle tileset in RPG Maker XP. Part 1 of 5 - How to Use the Castle tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP).

How To: Create fog and clouds in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

A quick tutorial on how to create events for fog or clouds in RPG Maker XP (RMXP). Part 1 of 2 - How to Create fog and clouds in RPG Maker XP (RMXP).

How To: Use the earth cave tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

In this 3-part mapping tutorial you will learn how to create a map with the cave of earth tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP).

How To: Use the Castle Dungeon tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

This mapping tutorial shows you how to use the Castle Dungeon tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP). Part 1 of 2 - How to Use the Castle Dungeon tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP).

How To: Make a torch puzzle in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

This is a demonstration of how to do a simple switch puzzle in RPG Maker XP (RMXP) where after two torches are lit, a door opens.

How To: Create a door opening event in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

This mapping tutorial shows you how to create an event to open a door in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

How To: Use the Ruins tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

This mapping tutorial shows you how to use the Ruins tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP). Part 1 of 3 - How to Use the Ruins tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP).

How To: Use the Forest Town tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

This video series has 7 parts on how to use the Forest Town tileset to create a map in RPG Maker XP (RMXP). There is no Part 6, so you will have to put in all of your own trees, bushes, and other decorations before proceeding with the last stage (video 6).

How To: Create a teleportation event in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

This video shows you how to create an event in RPG Maker XP (RMXP) to teleport a player from one map to the next.

How To: Use the Forest tileset with autotiles in RPG Maker XP

Learn how to create maps using the Forest tileset (With Autotiles) in RPG Maker XP (RMXP). Part 1 of 2 - How to Use the Forest tileset with autotiles in RPG Maker XP.

How To: Use the Woods tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

This mapping tutorial shows you how to create maps using the Woods tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP). Part 1 of 3 - How to Use the Woods tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP).

How To: Use the Grassland tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP)

This 4 part mapping tutorial shows you how to create a map using the Grassland tileset in RPG Maker XP (RMXP).

How To: Flip normals in Blender

In this tutorial you will learn how to flip normals (reverse normals) in Blender.

How To: UV Map in Blender

In this Blender tutorial you will learn how to do basic UV Mapping on a box.

How To: Paint meshes with vertex paint in Blender

In this tutorial you'll learn how to use vertex paint to paint onto meshes in Blender.

How To: Paint weights on armatures in Blender

in this Blender tutorial you will learn how to paint weights on your armatures (also known as rigs or bone systems) and rig the arms of a model.

How To: Create and use armature in Blender

In this Blender lesson you will learn how create and use armature (arms or jointed objects).

How To: Do basic animation in Blender

Learn how to create & set key frames so you can do basic animation in Blender.

How To: Create reflective/refractive water in Blender

In this Blender tutorial you will learn how to create reflective/refractive water

How To: Enable ambient occlusion in Blender

Learn how to enable the Ambient occlusion

How To: Change the pivot point of an object in Blender

Learn how to change an objects pivot point in Blender.

How To: Set up reference planes for modeling in Blender

In this tutorial you will learn how to setup image-planes in your viewport in Blender that can be viewed in realtime, allowing you to load for example a hammer image and use it has reference when modeling a hammer.

How To: Use the Mirror Modifier in Blender

Learn how to use the Mirror Modifier tool in Blender to mirror half of a cube so when you model a head from the cube or anything you will only need to work on 1 half of your model.

How To: Use the snapping tool in Blender

Learn how to snap vertices, edges and faces to another objects vertex point in Blender.

How To: Use normal maps in Blender

Learn how to apply a normal map image onto a plane and tweak the effect in Blender.

How To: Build a car with Class-A surfacing in Studio Tools

This session is tailor-made for advanced Studio users aiming to achieve ultimate quality surface creation.

How To: Centralize files in Basecamp

The files section in Basecamp is where you upload and extract project files from. This is an important way to centralize all file for a project and team. Centralize files in Basecamp.

How To: Use writeboards in Basecamp

Writeboards are a simple way to do collaborative writing in Basecamp. This video shows you how. Use writeboards in Basecamp.

How To: Change the settings in Basecamp

This introduction to Basecamp tutorial goes over how to customize and initialize the settings and permissions for your company in Basecamp. Change the settings in Basecamp.

How To: Use styles & section plane to change views in SketchUp

John continues his introduction to Google SketchUp with a third installment. In this episode we look at how to change the look/view in SketchUp using the styles and section plane to manipulate a pre-made house.

How To: Use pre-made 3D models in SketchUp

This tutorial goes over more basic features of Google SketchUp and helps you learn how to use pre-made 3D models.

How To: Create interactive presentations with VoiceThread

John explores some ideas on how you might use VoiceThread, a newcomer in the diverse Web2.0 space, that allows you to post pictures and video online and get input from others through voice-enabled comments. VT has some really cool possibilities for the educator. For now, at least, you can get a Pro-account as an educator and set up identities to use for students in your classroom. Teachers can also use VT to post presentations with narration.