This image editing software tutorial shows you how to use the hsl grayscale tab to remove the color from a photo and turn it into a black and white image in Adobe Camera RAW. Using the Grayscale Mix slider controls inside Adobe Camera RAW, you will see how to achieve some great looking black and white images.
This audio editing software tutorial shows you how to use Surround Panner in SONAR 4. See how to use SONAR's Surround Panner to mix tracks in surround. The Surround Panner uses angle and focus controls rather than x and y coordinates. See how this makes it easier to control the surround sound output of your mixed tracks in SONAR 4.
Many of the modo tools have extra controls via Advanced Handles. Advanced handles have corner handles and numeric readouts. This quick clip reveals some hidden goodness in the Cube tool and shows you how to use the advanced handles in modo.
If you are finding it difficult to read certain text when viewing a web site you can scale it up and down to suit your needs. However, by default, many web browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer and Firefox) do not make it obvious that you can do this; effectively, they hide these useful controls. In this helpful video tutorial, you'll learn how to find these constrols and change the display size of the text on most any web page.
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.
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.
The Quantization Tool makes it easy to quantize MIDI notes in the Piano Roll Editor of Logic Pro 8. Learn how to use the Quantization tool with MIDI controls in this Logic Pro 8 tutorial.
Lawrence Moroney shows you how to build an instant messaging application in Silverlight using ASP.Net controls to support international text entry. If you want to add an instant messenger to a web site or web tool and have it support international text entry, then you should watch this Silverlight ASP.net programming tutorial.
Did you know that you can add parental controls and change font sizes in iTunes? Learn how to customize the various settings in iTunes to fit your needs.
The Casio Exilim EX-V7 has some basic manual controls plus a longer than standard seven times optical zoom lens. This video walks you though its key features.
If Photoshop is too complex for your tastes - or just takes a little too long - then GIMP may be the solution. GIMP is a photo manipulation software with super easy controls and tools. Generally it's used for photo retouching, but like Photoshop, the program allows you to add in special effects.
Learn about the ScaleBy Method to resize controls and their children. This can be useful in creating Forms that are resolution independent.
Learn how to use the filter effect with a DJ mixer and a CDJ. It's important to explore the full effect of each effect by combining it with other controls. The filter will transition between the bass, mid, and treble or top levels of the music.
This effect just uses the bass, mid, and treble controls to change the music. It doesn't even use any of the CDJ or mixer internal fx.
This tutorial encompasses basic building inside Second Life as well as same basic camera controls.
For those of you who don't know, a brain machine is a machine that controls your brain waves. This particular brain machine puts your brain in a meditative state and then brings you back out via brain waves.
Jeff Schell introduces you to the ins and outs of the Time Remapping video effect that is new to Premiere Pro CS3. Jeff shows you how to use the Time Remapping controls in the Timeline panel to change the speed of a clip.
Jeff Schell demonstrates how to use the Write-On video effect in Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 to create the illusion of text being "hand written" on the screen, one letter at a time. The key to this effect is animating the position of the Write-On effect, by creating keyframes in the Effect Controls panel.
Apple's next big developer event happened on June 4, and it was the first glimpse of iOS 12 that anyone's seen. While there were lots of rumored features to be unveiled at WWDC 2018, Apple concentrated mostly on squashing bugs and making iOS work as seamless as it did years ago. Still, we had hoped that Apple would have added these features in iOS 12, but only a few made the cut.
There are many reasons to use Filmic Pro if you're a mobile videographer. Chief among them is its automated controls, called "pull-to-point" sliders. These pull-to-point controls not only allow you to manually adjust focus, zoom, exposure, ISO, and shutter speed before and during the action, they also let you set start and end points to automate each function, leaving you free to focus on filming.
Smartphone cameras are so good nowadays that there's almost no reason to own a point and shoot. Once the megapixel spec race was finally settled (hint: more isn't always better), manufacturers started focusing on the quality of their camera sensors, which has led to a huge jump in color accuracy, dynamic range, and image clarity.
There are spontaneous times in everyday life that just scream to be recorded on video. The crazy guy yelling obscenities on the bus. Your favorite actor at the supermarket check-out register. Maybe even your kids just being super adorable.
In this tutorial, we learn how to start out on a motorcycle. Before you ride a motorcycle, you will want to learn where all the controls are. After this, you need to make sure all the springs are in place and the clutch works well. Then, check the engine oil to make sure it's full, and then make sure the throttle is working correctly. The steering bar should also be checked and the ignition switch should be checked. Once you know that your bike is ready, then you can pull the kickstand up wit...
In this tutorial, we learn how to operate the audio system of a 2010 Prius. Every Prius comes standard with a 6-speaker AM/FM tuner with a single CD player. There is an 8-speaker with 6-disk changer available as well. The top of the line comes with a premium auto system and a navigation system. The left hand knob switches the system on and off and controls the volume. To set a radio station, use the manual knob and press it down until you hear a beep when you find the station you want to list...
In this video, Peter John teaches us how to palm read the right hand and changes. The square hand is usually the practical side of the person. Where the thumb comes out from the side of the hand shows a person of extravagance. When the thumb is closer to the hand it shows a person who clings or holds onto their money. A line underneath the pointer finger means the person is going to go into business. A line coming out from underneath that means someone who controls their emotions and can make...
In order to insert movies into Microsoft Word 2007, Click on Insert. For AVI, go to Object, Create From File, and select the location of the file. Then, click on Insert. It will now appear on your document. The video should play. The video can be repositioned or adjusted. It can be saved with your document, although this is not true for other movie formats.
For some people out there, whenever they get their hands on something new, the immediately need to know how it works. This can be especially true for electronics. That's no exception for the new Xbox 360 slim.
Occasionally you can run into problems when you try to wrap, bend or twist 3D text. This is usually because the faces or sides of the text need more segments so that the text can be deformed cleanly. This tutorial shows you the main controls for getting clean text every time. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this free video software tutorial. Fo...
Mac OSX offers an easy solution to increasing the contrast of your display, and switching the screen from black on white to white on black. In the Universal Access section of System Preferences, under the large "Display" label, you will find a set of controls. Switching from black on white to white on black will invert the colors on the screen, making it easier to read for some people. There is a toggle to the right of that control which switches your display from color to grayscale. Below th...
In this how-to video, you will learn how to embed a YouTube video on your PowerPoint presentation. First, open the program and select toolbars. Go to control toolbox and select more controls. Go to shockwave flash object and make a box. Now, get the link of the YouTube video. On the x box, right click and select properties Paste the link next to the movie and click the x on the control box. Now you can watch the presentation to see that the video is in place. Viewing this video shows you just...
After you set up live TV on your HP Touchsmart PC, tap the house icon and open the live TV title. In this menu, you can browse different categories and programs of TV, as well as future programs. However, you can't watch one program while you record another. To go into full screen mode, tap the square in the top right of the screen, where several controls are available. To record a program, tap the record button, which is a small red circle. If you want to schedule a recording, go to the "On ...
This video tutorial from KaBoom215 presents how to use Xbox 360 Internet browser with NXE update.First you need to turn on your computer and make sure you have Windows Media Center on your Xbox 360 and your computer (preferably using Windows Vista operating system).From your computer, open Internet browser, search for mce browser, choose search result that says Anthony Park Software.Download MCE Browser from this site.Back to your Xbox 360 console connected to your computer, open Windows Medi...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to add a video into PowerPoint. This video is using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007. Begin by opening the program and create a new slide. Click on the Developer tab and select the More Controls icon. Scroll down the list and look for Shockwave Flash Object. Now crop the size that you want the video to be. Right-click on the crop and select Properties. In Movies, paste the link of a video that you want. Delete the "watch?" in the link and replace the ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how learn about the Nikon SB-400. The Nikon SB-400 is consumer grade speedlight that is designed for a consumer DSLR (D40/D60). It also has a lot of limitations that prevent you from having the full control of the speedlight such as, no ability to rotate the flash head for better bouncing performance and no rear controls with a big LCD. It only has a rear on/off switch, flash ready lamp and lock switch. This video will benefit those viewers who are intere...
User mel_bone teaches you how to use navigation and selection techniques in Microsoft Word 2007. You will notice in the bottom right corner of the main window a slider. This controls the zoom. You can thus increase the page size or decrease it, as you need. When you have a document that has more than one page, you can go to the end of the document by pressing ctrl+end. Ctrl+home brings you to the start of the document. Clicking and holding the mouse button pressed on the navigation bar lets y...
This video shows a quick demonstration of how to turn the fog lights on in Toyota 4Runner. If using fog lights, they're turned on by rotating by rotating the inner control ring on the handle with the light controls on it, to the left of the steering wheel. Fog lights will only come on when the headlights are on low beam. The fog lights are the circular lights on the front of the vehicle, next to the rectangular headlights. If you have a new Toyota 4Runner, this video will show you where the f...
New to Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly advanced as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck.
This video tutorial shows you the ins and outs of the keyless remote system on the new 2010 Toyota 4Runner. One of the remote controls that the system offer is to lock and unlock your doors. The locking will be signaled by the lights flashing. The unlock button if hit once will unlock your front doors and show two flashes of the lights. If you hit the unlock button twice within three seconds the lights will flash four times and it will unlock all of your doors. Finally it is installed with a ...
This video tutorial shows you some of the benefits of the SmartKey on the 2010 Toyota 4Runner. This key can be used as just like the standard version, using the remote controls to lock and unlock the car. This key also provides keyless entry; if you have the key in your possession and approach the car it will unlock the doors for you. You can also use this key to open and shut the rear window. The SmartKey brings a bit of innovation to the once standard remote control key.
This how-to video shows you how to rip a DVD to a hard disk drive. You need VLC media player installed to rip the media. Start by turning on VLC media player and going into the view tab and clicking Advanced Controls, you can then close VLC player and play the DVD on your computer in VLC media player. As the video is playing you can click the record option under the video to begin recording. Once done recording the video will be saved on your hard drive.
