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How To: Use the blur, smear & sharpen tools in SketchBook Pro
Learn how to use the blur, smear and sharpen tools in Autodesk SketchBook Pro 2010. Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular raster graphics editor or a seasoned graphic artist merely looking to better acquaint yourself with SketchBook Pro 2010, you're sure to be well served by this free video software lesson from the folks at Lynda. For more information, take a look.
How To: Eliminate the ads on Spotify
Spotify can be a really great music streaming program, but there's nothing like a loud, annoying ad to ruin your aural zen. With this video, you'll learn how to remove ads from Spotify in just a couple easy steps. When it comes to setting the Proxy, copy and paste the following:
How To: Get Downloaded Music Playlist Files (M3U or M3U8) to Work with Your Media Player
A playlist is simply a list of songs which can be played in sequential or shuffled/random order. Many people tailor-make playlists to suit a particular style of music or atmosphere, so being able to share these between people is great.
How To: Set up the Google Map GPS cell phone tracker
This tutorial explains how to setup the gps cell phone app. Go to http://www.websmithing.com for the full explanation and source code, you'll find it on the programming menu tab.
How To: Merge points and edges on geometry in Blender
This Blender tutorial covers snapping points and merging objects as well as lofting between edges.
How To: Create portrait scroll saw patterns in Corel Draw
In this Corel Draw software tutorial you will learn how to draw portrait patterns to be used in your scroll saw woodworking. In this tutorial you will not have to draw portraits from scratch but convert photos into patterns within Corel Draw.
How To: Get Rid of the Vocal Track in Adobe Audition
In this video the instructor shows how to remove vocals in a audio using the Adobe Audition 3 software. He says that one cannot remove vocals 100 percent but just reduce them to a minimum compared to the rest of the sound. He shows you a sample track first which contains vocals.
How To: Set up drawing limits & drawing units in AutoCAD 2008
This AutoCAD 2008 tutorial covers setting drawing limits and drawing units.
How To: Convert Videos to Different Formats for Free with Format Factory
In my last article, I discussed how you could download almost any video from almost any video sharing site using the free NetVideoHunter add-on in Mozilla Firefox. Now in this article, I will discuss how to convert those videos you’ve downloaded to any format—also for free. Most of the time, the videos you download with NetVideoHunter are in FLV (Flash video) format, which is something that not all video players can play. That’s why I made this article.
How To: Make a bootable CD using Nero
This video uses Nero Burning ROM. First you must open Nero. Then choose Burning ROM. Scroll down to the CD-ROM(BOOT) icon. Click it. From there you choose you ISO image. To do this just browse and navigate to the correct directory where your ISO image is stored. From there be sure to set the emulations to No Emulations and change your available sectors to 4. Next change to the ISO tab. Be sure that it is set to run ISO+Juliet and that the max characters are set for Level 1. Next choose the La...
How To: Insert a YouTube movie into your Keynote presentation
Found a video on YouTube that's perfect for your Keynote presentation? It's easy to embed YouTube clips on websites, but how can you successfully insert them into something like a Keynote project? It's actually quite easy! This video, just over a minute long, shows you the basic process behind downloading and re uploading your chosen video. Make sure that you append the .flv file extension to your downloaded fire, and also take care that you have the right to use what you're incorporating.
How To: Replace faces in photos using GIMP
This video shows how to use some basic image editing techniques to replace the face in an image with another face.
How To: Erase a CD-RW & Reuse It to Save Money
We know, we know: How many people actually burn stuff onto CDs these days? Well, while external hard drives that hold several terrabytes of data and flash drives have kind of replaced our reliance on CDs, every now and then they're good for quickly compiling a "Pop Hits of the '80s" CD for your girlfriend or simply for storing your illegal version of Microsoft Office.
How To: Work with RAW images in Aperture
Instead of using Photoshop, why not give Apple's Aperture a try? Aperture is designed more for post-production work for professional photographers, letting you cull through shoots, enhance images, manage massive libraries, and deliver stunning photos.
How To: Use the healing tool to remove spots in Lightroom
Kerry Garison demonstrates a quick tip of healing tool (Lightroom 2. 0), which is situated on the upper right hand corner of the screen, with the help of lady's image. Click on spot removal tool which can be used for cloning and healing. In order to change the brush size, scroll wheel mouse or left or right rapid keys can be used. Brush size, change in opacity can be changed also by clicking and dragging the bar; from there cloning or healing options can be selected also. After clicking the h...
How To: Make a perfect IMVU avatar
IMVU is a 3D avatar chat, instant messenger, and dress up game. Get help with all of your IMVU avatar needs with these IMVU tips and tricks! Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a perfect IMVU avatar.
How To: Digitally ink line art in Corel Painter
In this software tutorial you will learn how to digitally ink a manga/anime character in Corel Painter. Learn how to scan a drawing into Photoshop then import it into Corel Painter and ink the outline of the character for a more dramatic and artistic look. Usually, after inking the line art, you will go back over and digitally color the character. The tutorial assumes that you are using Corel Painter with a Wacom or Cintiq tablet and is more about the principles of inking than the Corel tools.
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: Change the pivot point of an object in Blender
Learn how to change an objects pivot point in Blender.
How To: Use the camera tools in SketchUp
If you've ever wondered how to get more precise views of your model, The Sketchup Show episode #12 is for you. Alex covers the three basic "camera" tools in SketchUp, and explains how you can manually adjust view settings for the height and field of view of your SketchUp camera.
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: Flip normals in Blender
In this tutorial you will learn how to flip normals (reverse normals) in Blender.
How To: Set up plug-ins and virtual instruments in PreSonus Studio One
In this video tutorial, we learn how to set up VST plug-ins and virtual instruments within Studio One. Whether you're new to PreSonus' DAW or new to digital recording more generally, you're sure to find much to take away from this free video software tutorial. Take a look.
How To: Monitor another computer screen with Real VNC
If you want to know how to monitor another computer screen with Real VNC, you must watch this video. Install Real VNC in your computer and computer that you're going to monitor. Remember the folder where you installed it and check the "Create a VNC Viewer desktop icon" checkbox. Write on a paper the IP address of the computer that you're going to monitor. On the VNC Server Status window, click Configure button. On the Authentication field, select VNC password and on the Encryption field, sele...
How To: Create mashup songs with Ableton Live
A demonstrations of how you can create mashup songs (two songs of different genres blended together) using Ableton Live software.
How To: Use interactive motion in Google SketchUp
George Maestri from Lynda shows how to add interactivity in Google SketchUp Pro using a variety of tools in the program. Adding interactivity allows for added dimension and interaction with an object. The example used in the tutorial was that of a fridge, which after adding interactivity, allowed for the doors and drawers of the fridge to be opened. To utilize this technique, the object's file (without interactivity) should be opened. By selecting the fridge and then going to component attrib...
How To: Animate a camera on a path in SketchUp 6
This SketchUp software tutorial shows you how to work with moving cameras. Learn how to animate Sketchup "cameras" along a precisely drawn path using the camera position tool. You'll also cover the uses of Layers and Scenes to help create a final animation in SketchUp 6.
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: Create a splashscreen in Microsoft Office Access 2007
The Microsoft Office Access 2007 relational database manager enables information workers to quickly track and report information with ease thanks to its interactive design capabilities that do not require deep database knowledge. In this Microsoft Access video tutorial, you'll learn about using Access to add a splashscreen to your database that runs when the file is opened. For more on using custom splashscreens within Access, watch this MS Office how-to.
How To: Keep Hangs and Freezes at Bay in Windows 8
The problem of system freezes is not new to the world of Windows and this has come to light even in the latest Windows 8 release. In the event that your system freezes, you cannot open your desktop files, some controls stop functioning, or you are unable to launch the start screen applications either. You may experience this unusual behavior after updating Apps in the store or due to a driver issue. Sometimes, freezes occur because of video card problems too. In order to do away with these Wi...
How To: Rip 3-D character models from Nintendo 64 games
With paper crafting you can build intricate paper models of your favorite characters, from Jack Sparrow to Nintendo's own Toad. This video tutorial shows you how to rip 3-D characters from your favorite Nintendo 64 games for the purposes of paper crafting. It will take some editing to be able to get your favorite videogame characters into a workable papercraft format.
How To: Set-up Cider to play Windows games on a Mac
Frustrated that your Mac can't play your favorite Windows video & web games? In this tutorial, learn how to solve this problem by setting up Cider, which will allow you to play these Windows games on a Mac. To complete this tutorial, you will need the following download:
How To: Embed subtitles into videos with VirtualDub
This video will show you how to embed subtitles into video files using the free softwares VirtualDub and dvXLand. Embedding subtitles with VirtualDub and dvxland allows you to add subtitles to your videos without having to keep two separate files.
How To: Use inversion to create an acapella in Audition
This method rarely works perfectly but when it does work, oh man does it do a good job. The video shows a nearly perfect example, so don't be discouraged if you don't get great results every time. Check it out and learn how to use inversion to create an acapella sample in Adobe Audition.
How To: Crop video and get rid of black bars using VirtualDub
Watch and learn how to crop videos for free on a PC using VirtualDub. This is a great way to get rid of letterbox black bars along the top and bottom of the screen on mobile devices like an iPod or iTouch.
How To: Use the interactive contour tool in Corel Draw X3
This Corel Draw X3 vector graphics drawing software tutorial shows you how to use the interactive contour tool. Learn how to use the interactive contour tool in Corel Draw X3 to create scroll saw patterns for your scroll saw woodworking projects.
How To: Make a scary voice effect on Adobe Audition
In this video we learn how to make a scary voice effect on Adobe Audition. First, record an audio that you made and open up Adobe Audition. From here, open up any other audio that you want to hear for the beat. Then, go to "generate" and then "silence. Put this to 1.5 seconds, then go to the end of your sound and do the same thing. This will make a good effect when you are editing and adding in echo. First, reverse the audio by going to "effects" and then "reverse". This will make it a lot ea...
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: Apply black and white and color effects in Aperture
Using Aperture, you can easily convert images to black and white and add color tints to enhance your photos.
How To: Autotune your voice using Mixcraft 5.0
Autotune your voice using MixCraft 5MixCraft 5 is the latest version of the program. The program is an instrumental, video and voice editor. We will be using the audio track. Use your best mike and record a short voice recording. Add a songy tune to it to get the full effect. Go to effect, autotune bst. Use the preset. Input auto is soprano voice, auto correct, left select pitch reference, vibrato on 0 or .1. Format amplitude at 130. Set pitch to 0. Natural vibrato needs to be at a 90 degree ...