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How to enable 3-D imagery and features on your YouTube videos

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:47:36 GMT

If you add the "yt3d:enable=true" tag, you can unlock a feature of YouTube that will allow your videos to be shown in 3-D. This is a very easy process, and just adjust your settings in the control panel and go from there!

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How To Add Kato-Vision to Your Movies with After Effects (As Seen in "The Green Hornet")

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:38:32 GMT

Pulp heroism rules! And everyone's favorite masked vigilante hits the big screen tomorrow night, thanks to fantastical filmmaker Michel Gondry and his new superhero movie, The Green Hornet.

The Green Hornet (2011) Trailer

Seth Rogen tackles the comedic role of Britt Reid, aka Green Hornet, but really, what we're all waiting for makes the Green Hornet look like a Yellow Jacket, and that's Kato, his trusty ass-kicking sidekick. Kato's such a badass that they even gave him his own visual signature effect in the movie, dubbed Kato-Vision.

Kato's so-called superpower is a result of his masterful martial arts training, where he can instantly survey a scene, neutralizing every threat in seconds. The Kato-Vision special effect was specifically created for The Green Hornet's 3D debut.

But guess what?

You don't need a Hollywood budget to add your own Kato-Vision to your home movies, so grab your camera, shoot some bad guy footage and fire up Adobe After Effects.

Okay, so After Effects can be pretty expensive ($1,000), but you can download a free 30-day trial at Adobe's website. If you're a student, it's only going to cost you about $350.

Once you have After Effects, check out the video tutorial from Attack of the Show's segment Go Hack Yourself.

Clickthrough to watch Kato-Vision from The Green Hornet DIY Tutorial.

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How To Improve a Digital Photograph in Apple's Aperture

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:27:07 GMT

Meet Aperture 3.1.1, Apple's powerful photo post-production tool with the Amazing Shrinking Price Tag. First released in 2005 for $500, Aperture is now available in the Mac App Store for a measly $79.99—a price reduction of 83.67%! That means a lot of new buyers and, as a result, a lot of new users.

As a courtesy to those new users, we've poured over our sizable collection of Aperture 3 tutorials and selected one which presents the best general introduction to the program

In this clip, we learn a basic digital photography workflow, one which will enable you to enhance your favorite digital photos with both ease and speed. (Note: To follow along, you will need to have Aperture 3 installed. Learn how to download and install the Mac App Store here.)

Enhance a digital photo in Apple's Aperture 3 as a beginner

The first stop when editing any digital photograph in Aperture 3 is the Adjustments panel (also known as the Adjustments tab).

Here, we can straighten the image, adjust white balance, change exposure settings, tweak levels, alter highlights & shadows, and make enhancements by altering contrast, definition, saturation, vibrancy, sharpness and color settings.

Want to see the effects of your adjustments up close? The Loupe tool, selectable in the upper right corner of the application, makes it easy to view any portion of your image at full size.

Ready to share your image with the world? Export it by right clicking on your photo and selecting Export Version. (If you'd like to make adjustments to the default image exportation presets, select Image Export from the Presets menu under Aperture in the Apple Menu Bar.)

That's it! You're done! Interested to try something a little more advanced? Search WonderHowTo for more great Aperture 3 video tutorials.

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How to enhance a digital photo in Apple's Aperture 3 as a beginner

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:46:36 GMT

In this clip, we learn a basic digital photography workflow, one which will enable you to enhance your favorite digital photos with both ease and speed. (Note: To follow along, you will need to have the application installed. Learn how to download and install the Mac App Store here.)

The first stop

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How to import video from video DVDs to iOS

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:11:10 GMT

Handbrake is a free application that will read DVDs and convert the video footage for usable formats that you can open on your Macintosh, your iPhone, your iPod or Apple TV. The imported video footage can also be edited in iMovie.

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How to sign and email PDF documents from your iPhone

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:10:11 GMT

Sign-N-Send is a helpful app for the iOS that lets you sign documents, whether PDF or an image, directly on the screen of your device. Open PDF documents from your iPhone, sign them using your touchscreen, and send them off. This informative video demo from Lifehacker shows you how it works.

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How to add a watermark in a video using Sony Vegas

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:24:28 GMT

Adding a watermark to your video shows the world you're serious about the content you've created. In this tutorial, learn how to watermark a logo over a video usin Sony's Vegas video editing software. Keep control of your content with this simple video.

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How to place and style titles using iMovie 11 on Mac's OS X

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:06:45 GMT

If iMovie 11 is what you use for your Mac movie editing, you'll want to check out this how-to and learn to make the most of iMovie 11's titling abilities. While the set of iMovie 11 titles is more limiting than most video editing tools, you can use some simple tricks to place and style titles. Some of the title options allow you to position the text by simply inserting lines and changing font prop

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How to create transitions with slides in iWork Keynote for the Mac

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:05:47 GMT

Apple's Keynote is a great piece of software, but one of the tricks is setting up transitions between slides. This how-to shows you clearly the way to get the look you want as you make your presentation.

You can add a variety of transitions between slides with many customizable options. You can also add transitions when building individual items on a slide. You can set the build order of items, a

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How to make a rotating text watermark with 3ds Max

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:03:24 GMT

Watermarks are essential for branding your online creations, but you may not always want a static image. If you're looking to create a rotating text or graphic logo, this tutorial is for you. Using 3D Studio Max, learn how to put your brand in motion!

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How to make a text watermark with a transparent background in Adobe Photoshop

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:02:42 GMT

If you're serious about your video creations you're going to want to watermark them. To do this, you'll need Adobe Photoshop to create, in this case, a text watermark with a transparent background. It's not hard to do with this simple tutorial, so get going!

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How to create picture in picture (PIP) with Sony Vegas

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:01:31 GMT

OK, you've got two videos and would like to show one within the other, aka: picture in picture. Here's a simple, step-by-step video of how to do it using Sony's Vegas video editing software. This simple editing technique can really give your videos a professional look, by teaching you this simple trick.

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How to make any song instrumental using the Audacity program

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:41:04 GMT

This will work for nearly any song. Upload your chosen piece (simpler pieces work better), and then follow along with the procedure so you can remove the entire vocal track and end up with a song that's purely and completely instrumental.

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How to recreate the Kick Ass title in Adobe After Effects

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:23:08 GMT

This tutorial uses a title screen from the Kick Ass trailer as its inspiration. Learn how many of the tools, functions and processes work within Adobe After Effects by completing this tutorial. You'll be an AE master by the time you're done.

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How to use MoGraph Physics to replicate hair dynamics in Cinema 4D

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:15:31 GMT

Give your animated characters realistic looking hair by using MoGraph Physics with Cinema 4D! You can use the same principles to animate fur, grass or anything similar. This is a pretty simple technique that anyone reasonably familiar with Cinema 4D can pick up.

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How to make a fake tilt shift time lapse in Magic Bullet

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:10:39 GMT

You will need to create some time lapse footage first. Then, you can use the Magic Bullet software to edit in a fake tilt shift look for your time lapse film. This technique will work on most other video editing programs as well.

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How to transform faster when you're using Adobe Illustrator

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:20:19 GMT

This tutorial shows you a quicker and easier way to transform shapes when you're using Adobe Illustrator. The shortcut for 'Transform Again' is Ctrl + D, and you can get some really cool effects by repeatedly executing this command in your projects.

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How to use Mocha and Final Cut in post production for your film

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:27:53 GMT

The first part of this tutorial will show you how to track and roto with foreground obstructions using Final Cut Pro. Then, you're shown how you can use Mocha Shape to import matte data into your video for a higher quality picture.

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How to use displacement mapping to create a stereoscopic animation in After Effects

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:38:40 GMT

This tutorial covers one of the basic attributes of Adobe After Effects - displacement mapping. You can use a displacement map to create a stereoscopic effect for your next animation. It's quite easy, and only requires a basic familiarity with the program.

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How to use the Vimeo desktop uploading app to load your videos to the web

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:30:36 GMT

This tutorial is very easy to set up, and will let you quickly upload videos from your desktop directly to Vimeo. Create a title, add a description and include tags without having to log onto the Vimeo site, and upload batches of videos all at once.

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How to create a 3-D stereoscopic rig entirely in Adobe After Effects

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:27:26 GMT

This tutorial shows you a great rigging tutorial you can use with Adobe After Effects. Create an animation or clip that looks like you've got stereoscoping rigging. This is an easy tutorial anyone familiar with the basics of Adobe After Effects will be able to do.

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How to create a 3-D text effect in Adobe After Effects

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:23:21 GMT

This is an easy technique that even beginners can master. Start with some basic text, like a logo or a title, and then use a few simple techniques in Adobe After Effects to give it the look of 3-D animated text.

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How to alter the speed of your scenes when editing in Cinema 4D

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:07:05 GMT

There are three different ways to either speed up or slow down the rate of your animations in Cinema 4D. This tutorial shows you how to use keyframes, time scales or the remapping feature in After Effects to change your speed of render.

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How to create a complex animation quickly in After Effects by using precomping

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:54:47 GMT

Start a complex animation that only has a few keyframes by using precomping! This is a simple yet powerful technique that can really open up your ability to get the most out of creating fun animations using Adobe After Effects.

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How to composit realistic and effective shadows in Adobe After Effects

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:54:33 GMT

This is a quick and easy tutorial that shows you how to add better looking shadows to your projects in After Effects. The video takes two basic spheres and shows you how to alter Drop Shadow to make it look exactly how you want it.

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How to create a web-ready image using Adobe Photoshop

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:30:49 GMT

This tutorial shows you how to use some of the basic functions in Adobe Photoshop, including the ability to save an image in multiple file formats, to create a picture that you can easily use on your website or blog.

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How to build a website layout using Adobe Photoshop

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:30:35 GMT

This tutorial takes a screencap of a popular website, and then shows you how you can use the tracing tool and use some of the principles of web design to create an effective layout for your own website using Adobe Photoshop.

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How to make a realistic ribbon in Adobe Photoshop

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:30:31 GMT

This is a pretty basic tutorial that will help you learn most of the core features of Adobe Photoshop, like shapes, pen tools and layers. Start with a blank file and create your own realistic piece of soft, wavy ribbon.

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How to touch up images and photographs using Adobe Photoshop

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:30:26 GMT

Start with a photograph of your subject and maybe there are a few things slightly wrong - perhaps the skin tone is off, or you want to accentuate certain features. This video shows you a few basic touch ups you can use when photo editing in Adobe Photoshop.

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How to use some of the different image effects and layer styles in Adobe Photoshop

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:30:22 GMT

Start with a basic photograph, and then use the various image effects to subtly alter it until it's precisely how you want it. This tutorial also goes briefly into layer styles, and some easy and effective ways to work with layers in Adobe Photoshop.

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How to use the various select tools open to you in Adobe Photoshop

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:30:18 GMT

The select tool is one of the simplest and most basic tools you can use in Adobe Photoshop. However, it can also be put to many different uses and functions, and this tutorial goes over all the different ways you can select a part of your image.

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How to utilize the pattern feature in Adobe Photoshop

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:30:12 GMT

First make a pixel pattern in Adobe Photoshop (make sure it's on a new layer), then apply a chosen gradient and layer mask the whole thing. It sounds like it might be tricky, but it's really quite an easy technique to master.

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How to save time in Adobe Photoshop by using Actions

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:29:36 GMT

Actions will save you quite a lot of time, as they execute strings of commands and functions that might otherwise take you quite awhile to do. You can record your own actions, for commonly used procedures for your personal Photoshop projects, like adding your own watermark.

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How to use the new Puppet Warp feature in Adobe Photoshop

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:29:30 GMT

You can find Puppet Warp under the Edit Menu. You'll also need to use this without a background. Use a pin tool to add joints to your chosen puppets, then drag and manipulate them to get some really funny effects and distortions.

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How to remove severe cases of red eye in Adobe Photoshop

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:29:09 GMT

For most instances of red eye, the built in tool that comes with Adobe Photoshop is enough. But in some cases, the tool might not be enough, especially if it changes the skin tone. Here's a good way to get rid of especially severe cases of red eye on your photos.

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How to use Microsoft Expression to capture your screens to film a tutorial

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:32:35 GMT

Interested in making your own tutorials? You'll need some good screen capture software if you want to do a screencast, and one of the best programs for that is Microsoft Expression. This video goes over the basics of the program so you can get the most out of it.

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How to save an image with a transparent background in Pixlr

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:24:06 GMT

Pixlr.com is a free image editor, but how can you save your image with a transparent background? This is a quick tutorial that shows you how to save your image file as a .png, which will retain all the data you need.

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How to make the Rocket Dock program behave like Mac Stack on your computer

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:16:09 GMT

The best thing about this application is that it's totally free - get the Rocket Dock program on a Windows machine to behave more like Mac Stack. Set up a download folder to make downloading files easier for your users and customers.

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How to use the Tortoise SVN application on a Windows machine

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:16:04 GMT

Tortoise is an incredibly useful tool for programmers and those who do write or are planning to write lots of software on a Windows machine. New users don't have to worry about getting an SVN, but more advanced users will appreciate the functionality.

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How to use the perspective grid in Adobe Illustrator 5 to create a building

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:38:01 GMT

The perspective grid has many uses in Adobe Illustrator, and this tutorial shows you one of them - use this critical tool to construct a building. Both new and advanced users of Creative Suite 5 will find this tutorial useful.

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How to create diagrams and flowcharts in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:37:56 GMT

If you need to make some diagrams for a school project or a flowchart for a business proposal, you can easily use Adobe Illustrator 5, part of the Creative Suite package, to create them. This tutorial shows you a few ways to create your own customized diagrams.

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How to trace an image in Adobe Illustrator 5 without using live trace

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:37:52 GMT

This tutorial shows you how to use vector graphics to trace images in Adobe Illustrator 5 without using live trace. Do a manual trace, which will give you a little more creative control over the image you're working on in Creative Suite 5.

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How to make 3-D objects in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:37:46 GMT

It's actually very easy to make 3-D images using Adobe Illustrator 5. This tutorial starts with a simple lightning bolt image and shows you all the tools and techniques available to help you give it a three dimensional pop on your screen.

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How to use the Warp tool in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:37:42 GMT

The Warp tool can save you a lot of time on your projects, so you'll want to learn how to use as efficiently and effectively as possible. This tutorial uses the Microsoft logo to demonstrate this function to Adobe Creative Suite 5.

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How to use graphic styles in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:37:36 GMT

Both users new to Adobe in general and Creative Suite 5 in specific will find this tutorial useful - a quick overview on how you can use graphic styles to get the most out of each session with Adobe Illustrator.

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How to make a rainbow in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:37:30 GMT

If you're having problems figuring out how to make a rainbow in Adobe Creative Suite 5, this tutorial is for you. Some users have found this to be a bit tricky to replicate, but here are a few useful shortcuts you can take.

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How to optimize your desktop workspace in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:36:19 GMT

This is an ideal layout for many graphic artists who prefer working in Adobe Illustrator. Make your projects and work time as efficient as possible by maximizing the layouts of your tools and icons, and making sure your most used tools are easily accessible.

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How to get started using Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:02:51 GMT

The new version of Adobe Creative Suite is out! This tutorial starts with Adobe Illustrator and shows you how to get a basic project started. This tutorial also explains some of the major differences between the new CS5 and previous versions of Adobe.

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How to use, manipulate and draw with basic shapes in Adobe Creative Suite 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:02:46 GMT

Whether you're completely new to the Adobe Creative Suite or just looking to brush up your skills with the new update, this tutorial is for you. You'll have to be familiar with basic shapes to be able to progress in the program, and that's what this tutorial is for.

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How to use the pen tool in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:02:35 GMT

Whether you've just started working with Creative Suite or want to update from CS4, this is still a valuable tutorial for you. This video is all pen tool, all the time - one of the most basic and critical tools when working in Adobe Illustrator.

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How to add gradients to your project in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:02:30 GMT

Gradients help you change the colors of your projects in Adobe Illustrator 5 so it's precisely the shade you want. You can also transition from one shade to another using gradients, and this tutorial shows you how to get the most out of gradients in Adobe Illustrator 5.

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How to incorporate and work with a perspective grid in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:02:26 GMT

If you're trying to give your images a 3-D feel when designing them using Adobe Illustrator, it's critical that you know how to use the perspective grid. This handy tool will also help you if you're working with images that have depth, like outdoor shots.

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How to make a box using the perspective tool in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:02:22 GMT

Start with a square and then use your perspective grid in Adobe Illustrator 5, part of the newest Adobe Creative Suite. Then you can transform this basic square into a 3-D box. You can even add logos or printing onto your box.

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How to make a leaf using vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:02:18 GMT

This tutorial starts with a blank project and shows you how to use vector graphics to create a simple leaf in Adobe Illustrator 5. Master many of the basics, such as the pen tool, gradients and path finder, whth this easy tutorial.

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How to create anime or manga style eyes in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:02:13 GMT

This tutorial shows you an easy way to create anime or manga style eyes in Adobe Illustrator 5. Even if you're not into anime, following this tutorial will nevertheless show you how to master several of the basic tools in Adobe Creative Suite 5.

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How to create a text based logo in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:02:09 GMT

Take a regular font, type the name of your business or website into a text box, and then follow along with this tutorial. Break it apart and manipulate the layers so you can end up with a classy and eye catching logo.

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How to make a six pointed star using the tools in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:02:04 GMT

This tutorial shows you how to use the star took and a few other basic functions with Adobe Illustrator 5 to replicate the Star of David on the Israeli flag. Master a few basics of image manipulation with this tutorial.

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How to draw Sonic the Hedgehog using the tools in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:01:17 GMT

By following along with these tutorials, you can learn not only how to draw the popular Nintendo character Sonic the Hedgehog, you will also be able to master many of the basic and intermediate drawing tools available in Adobe Illustrator 5.

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How to use the blend tool in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:01:13 GMT

The blend tool will create a graphic for you where one graphic or image slowly blends into another one. Customize it using color, shapes and other more advanced techniques - this tutorial shows you everything you need to know about the Adobe Illustrator 5 blending tool.

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How to use clipping masks in Adobe Illustrator 5

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:01:08 GMT

This is a quick and easy tutorial that both new and long time users of Adobe Creative Suite will be able to find useful. Clipping masks are one application of layers and shapes that can add new depth to an image.

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How to install an audio unit filter plugin to your copy of Garage Band

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:36:39 GMT

You'll need to be running Garage Band on a Mac to be able to run these plugins. If you are, then you can download the audio units (like dubs and other synthesizers) and install them as plugins to your copy of Garage Band.

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How to create custom titles and watermarks for your footage in iMovie

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:36:34 GMT

This tutorial shows you how to add some more functionality to the clips on your iMovie films. Create custom title screens by adding logos, transparent images and watermarks to your videos using this versatile and powerful movie editing software for Mac.

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How to change the color of your video manually using iMovie

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:36:30 GMT

Have an awesome intro where the only thing missing is a few color changes? This tutorial is for you! It's an easy and quick tutorial showing you how to change colors in your video using the iMovie video editing program for Mac.

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How to make a time lapse video using iMovie

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:36:16 GMT

You don't need any expensive video equipment to make your own time lapse movie - all you need is a Mac with iMovie installed. This tutorial shows you how to take footage you already have and turn it into a time lapse clip.

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How to remove the background from images using GIMP

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:36:11 GMT

Found a great image you want to use for your website or blog, but don't like the background? this tutorial shows you an easy way for you to take any image in the free photo editing software GIMP and edit away the background.

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How to save still images and screenshots from your iMovie clips

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:35:31 GMT

For this tutorial to work, you will need to be running iMovie on a Mac. Take any frame from your footage and turn it into a still shot that will function like a photograph. Use it as a screenshot or promotional tool for your movie!

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How to clean your PC and remove malware

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:44:09 GMT

If you're concerned that your computer has been infected by spyware and other malicious programs, watch this informational video and find out how to clean and restore your computer back to a normal bill of health. This informative tutorial shows various methods that can be used to disinfect your computer and rid it of those nasty viruses once and for all!

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How to rotate an upside-down video with Windows Movie Maker

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:42:32 GMT

If you have video footage that was recorded upside down, you can use Windows Movie Maker to rotate it 180 degrees using the Mirror Horizontal and Mirror Vertical video effects. This instructional video walks you through step by step to show you how it is done!

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How to create and order cards, prints and books with Apple's iPhoto 11

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:35:05 GMT

So you've shot 20,000 photographs and you'd like to make a book, or a print or maybe even open your own card shop. Well, this step-by-step video shows how to do it easily with Apple's iPhoto 11.

Ordering prints is quick and easy if you already have an account with Apple. iPhoto 11 features a new book browser and new options for making books. You can also order letterpress cards. You have the opti

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How to use MiniLyrics with any music player to get all your songs' lyrics

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:34:07 GMT

How DOES that song go!? With MiniLyrics installed on your system, you won't ever ask again. Working in conjunction with any music player, MiniLyrics will give you the words to all your favorite tunes, letting your read along while you do something else. MiniLyrics works with iTunes, winamp, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player etc.

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How to use iMovie 11's new speed, fade and replay effects

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:33:03 GMT

Apple's iMovie 11 comes with some great new video effects and this quick tutorial shows you how to put them to use. Whether you want to slow down, speed up, fade to dream, or replay your video sequence, iMovie 11 has the tools to make it happen. Slow motion, fast motino, replay, fade and flash & hold are all at your disposal. Ready... and... action!

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How to put together a slideshow with Apple's iPhoto 11

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:31:03 GMT

Wondering how to show your family the 26,000 photos of recent trip to Mauritius? Well, it's easy with Apple's iPhoto 11, and this step-by-step tutorial. Select the photos you want, choose your delay time, add music and it's showtime! You won't have the overheating projector lights and the click-clack of the slide carousel, but you WILL have a much happier audience.

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How to use Adobe Premier Elements to blur an object in motion

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:29:07 GMT

You've got your crisp, clean video and now you want to mess it up with some cool blur effects. Here's how to use Adobe Premier Elements to make it happen. It's a simple trick that can give you some professional looking results.

In Adobe Premiere Elements you can blur out an area using multiple layers and a mosaic filter and matte. You can even make that area move along with an object in the video

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How to use beat markers in Apple's iMovie 11

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:28:39 GMT

If you're interested in editing music videos one of the things you'll want to know is how to edit on the beat. So, where ARE the beats? This helpful video shows you how to use iMovie 11's beat marker tool to find and mark the beats, so you can cut to your hearts delight.

Beat Markers allow you to set points in an audio track and then drop in video with cuts that match the beats. After timing out

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How to touch up photos using Apple's iPhoto 11

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:28:21 GMT

It's pretty rare someone takes a perfect photo without the need for retouching after the fact. So, open up your iPhoto 11 and learn how to make that photo the beautiful picture you intended to take.

With Apple's iPhoto 11 you can touch up your photos in several ways. You can cure red-eye, fix blemishes, straighten photos and more. You can also enhance or alter the colors in your photos in a numbe

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How to add up a column of figures with Apple's Numbers '09

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:27:51 GMT

Apple's iWork '09 is full of great features, including a simple and elegant way to add up a column of numbers in a spreadsheet. This detailed video shows you just what to do to get down and add up.

The simple task of adding a column of numbers in iWork Numbers can be done elegantly using right-sized tables with footer rows. Learn how to easily add a list of amounts and perform other function like

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How to use the XVX Digidesign Hardware Emulator 1.0.1 with a Digi 002 interface

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:26:11 GMT

Want to run Pro Tools HD on your Digi 002? With the XVX Hardware Emulator, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video guide can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over rive minutes. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using your own Digi 002 with Pro Tools HD, take a look!

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How to turn a 2-D cartoon image into a 3-D anaglyph

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:43:36 GMT

This tutorial shows you how to start with a basic 2-D cartoon image (like Eric Cartman), and then expand it and alter it so it becomes a 3-D anaglyph. It's easy, and you can do it with nearly any 3-D animation program.

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How to make teeth look whiter in a digital photo using Photoshop

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:42:45 GMT

If you're looking to remove those nasty nicotine stains without actually quitting smoking, here's a great Photoshop trick for you. In this nifty little photo retouching tutorial, you make make those pearly whites shine. This trick will work with Photoshop, GIMP or any other photo manipulation software.

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How to make your photos look like they were taken with a great camera

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:41:44 GMT

If you take a lot of photos with your smartphone or cheap digital camera, you can see the difference compared to results from a pro camera. So, if you want to get a professional camera look without dropping the money, check out this video to learn how to enhance your pics. This trick works with Photoshop, or any photo editing software that has a selection tool, a gradient tool and a gaussian blur

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How to limit the access of your Facebook apps with FB-Secure

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 18:36:03 GMT

Like everyone, you're on Facebook. And, also like everyone, you'd like to control the access your Facebook apps have BEFORE you even install them. Well, you can, with a sweet little Firefox add-on called FB-Secure. Take control of Facebook app privileges before they read your secret diary.

You can find the app here.

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How to use the Puppet Tool and DuIK Tools in After Effects

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:21:52 GMT

This is a quick little tutorial for someone who wants to learn how to do better puppetry or puppet effects in Adobe After Effects. Use the Puppet Tool and the DuIK Tools on your next animation project using inverse kinematics.

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How to set up the eye controls for your facial animations in Blender

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:21:41 GMT

Part of what makes an anthropomorphic animation convincing is being able to make the eyes move realistically. This tutorial shows you how to set up and customize the eye controls for your animation project made using the Blender animation software.

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How to set up some basic shortcuts and workflows for processing images in Photoshop

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:21:30 GMT

Looking for a good few tips on how to get started processing images with Adobe Photoshop? This tutorial is for you! The video goes over a few basic shortcuts and workflows to make your time spent processing digital images as efficient as possible.

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How to create a walk cycle for your animation in Blender

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:21:17 GMT

So you have your figure, all mapped out and rendered. And now you need to make it walk. This tutorial shows you how to set up a walk cycle in Blender by arranging your various poses in the correct sequence for a realistic stride.

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How to correcting white balance with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:21:00 GMT

So you've gotten your footage, but the lighting is a little off. You don't have to reshoot the whole thing - Adobe Photoshop has a plugin called Lightroom 2 you can use you adjust the white balance in your digital images.

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How To Password Protect Google Chrome with Rohos Mini Drive

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 21:27:39 GMT

Step 1 Get Google Chrome

Download and install Google Chrome.

Step 2 Get Rohos Mini Drive

Download and install Rohos Mini Drive.

Step 3 Open Rohos Mini Drive

Open the Rohos Mini Drive main window and create an encrypted partition by clicking on Setup USB Key link.

Tips

Without first creating an encrypted partition you would not be able to hide/password protect Google Chrome.
Before password protecting your Chrome profile, makes sure Google Chrome is closed.

Step 4 Hide Folder

After the Rohos partition is created and connected, click on Hide folder link.

Step 5 Google Chrome Data

In the Hide folder window, click on drop-down box arrow to select one of the predefined folders, in our case it's Google Chrome data.

Step 6 Finalize

Click OK. Rohos will start calculating the folder's size.

Warnings

There should be enough free space on Rohos Encrypted Drive to keep hidden folder data.

Step 7 Done

Once the operation is completed, Google Chrome is password protected and is accessible only after Rohos disk is connected.

Step 8 Blocking Chrome Access

To block access to your Google Chrome profile, all you need to do is to disconnect your Rohos disk.

Tips

In Windows Vista, Google Chrome's default browser will still be accessible, but not your profile information.
In Windows Seven, you get the information window saying "The item "chrome.exe" that this shortcut refers to has been changed or moved, so this shortcut will no longer work properly. Do you want to delete this shortcut?". Click "No".

Warnings

Once you have password protected your Google Chrome browser, it's linked to your Rohos encrypted drive. Do not delete your Rohos encrypted drive or otherwise you will lose access to your Chrome for good.
Note that at the moment, there is no Unhide folder option.

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How to work with dual recorded audio and visual using Media Composer

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:17:02 GMT

Professional filmmakers have always recorded visual and audio on separate tracks, and put them together in post production. The newest high tech version of the clapboard is now a digital time code, which you can use to sync your audio and visual tracks together.

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How to use the Falloff Lighting tutorial in After Effects to illuminate a corner

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:15:58 GMT

So you've mastered the basics of using the Falloff Lighting plugin for Adobe After Effects, and now you're ready for some of the more advanced concepts. This tutorial shows you how to illuminate an object in a corner using this plugin.

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How to use the Camera Mapper function in After Effects

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:15:30 GMT

Camera mapper is a function in Adobe After Effects that lets you take a static, 2-D image and turn into a dynamic 3-D shot. Create a zoom feature and make it look like you have a camera panning through the picture!

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How to use the Falloff Lighting plugin in After Effects

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:15:12 GMT

In the real world, the amount of light bouncing off an object is inversely proportional to the distance of the object from the light source. Unfortunately, the basic After Effects program cannot recognize this, which is why you'll want the Falloff Lighting plugin, which this video explains.

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How to use the Aged Film plugin for After Effects to give an antique feel to film

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:14:58 GMT

You can take a piece of completely modern digital footage and give it an aged, antique feel! You will need the Aged Film plugin for Adobe After Effects, which lets you create the sepia tone and flickering, variable speed look of antique film clips.

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