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How To: Create and move slices in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5

In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Slice and Slice Selection tools to create and adjust slices when doing design work in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video ...

How To: Create custom shapes in Adobe Illustrator CS5 with the Shape Builder tool

In this clip, you'll learn how to make use of the ever-useful Shape Builder tool when doing design work in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Use the Scale Shear and Reshape tools in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5

In this clip, you'll learn how to make use of the Scale Shear and Reshape tools when doing design work in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Use the Reflect and Rotate tools in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5

In this clip, you'll learn how to rotate or create a custom reflection of an image when doing design work in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Use the Perspective tool in Adobe illustrator CS4 or CS5

In this clip, you'll learn how to use and work with the Perspective tool when doing design work in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Use the Pencil tool in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5

In this clip, you'll learn how to make use of the everpopular Pencil tool when doing design work in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create custom gradients with the Gradient tool in Adobe Illustrator CS5

See how to use the Gradient Tool tool to generate custom gradients when doing design work in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Use the Eraser tool in Adobe Ilustrator CS4 or CS5

In this clip, you'll learn how to make use of the standard Eraser tool when doing design work in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Stitch a 32-panel footbag using a Hacky Sack pattern

If you're tired of buying your footbags, aka Hacky Sacks, and you want to create your own awesomely designed footbag, this video will walk you through the steps of doing it. First, you're going to want to get a footbag pattern to follow, which can be found at the Online Footbag Pattern Generator. In this video, you learn how to stitch a 32-panel footbag together. See the whole process and follow along!

How To: Create a custom YouTube background in Adobe Photoshop

In this clip, you'll learn how to go about designing custom backgrounds for your YouTube channel in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Improve upright posture & balance with an EXO chair

This clip demonstrates a simple exercise routine designed to help counteract bad posture. With Pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidental injury. Whether you're looking to slim down or merely tighten up your core, you're sure to be well served by this home fitness how-to from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates.

How To: Balance your thoracic area with a Pilates exercise

This clip demonstrates a simple exercise routine designed to help counteract pronounced imbalances in the thoracic area. With Pilates, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accidental injury. Whether you're looking to slim down or merely tighten up your core, you're sure to be well served by this home fitness how-to from the folks at Balanced Body Pilates.

How To: Fix problems with ChickHEN R2 installations on PSP

ChickHEN R2 is a pretty invasive piece of software by design, and the PSP has been known to error in a variety of ways during ChickHEN installs. This video will show you how to overcome some common problems with the installs, like accidentally having UMD's in the console's drive and having the system's setting improperly set. If you are having problems loading ChickHEN R2 on your PSP, watch this video. We hope it helps.

How To: Convert a color image to black and white in Photoshop

Convert color images to striking black and white with a little help from Photoshop's Channels tool. Whether you're new to Adobe's Creative Suite or a seasoned graphic design professional merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial, which applies to Photoshop CS3, CS4 and CS5. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Use a wired XBox 360 controller to play PC games

The wired XBox 360 controller are almost unused since the wireless controllers came out, but they still have one useful feature: they can be connected to a PC without buying the XBox wireless receiver for Windows! This video will teach you how to connect your XBox 360 wired controller to your PC, allowing you to play ROMs and other PC games with the pinnacle of console controller design.

How To: Download & install free brush patterns from Brusheezy

This clip offers instruction on how to find, download and install free brushes for Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to get better acquainted with the industry-standard app, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.

How To: Design a small water feature in your yard

Installing a water feature in your yard is a great way to boost the value of your home. It's also a great way to create a nice and relaxing environment for you and others to enjoy. So in this tutorial, if you're looking for half of the work needed to create a large water feature, you'll be finding out how to make a small one. So check it out, good luck, and enjoy!

How To: Desaturate a photo in Photoshop for a dramatic look

This clip demonstrates how how Photoshop's Desaturate and High Pass Filter tools can be used together to give a photograph a moody, edgy feel. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to get better acquainted with the industry-standard app, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.

How To: Create Photoshop patterns & share them on Brusheezy

After creating your own custom Photoshop brushes, you may want to share them with the world. This guide from Brusheezy will show you how to do just that. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to get better acquainted with the industry-standard app, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.

How To: Create custom brushes in Adobe Photoshop

Ever wanted to create your own custom brushes for use in Adobe Photoshop? This guide will show you how to do just that. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to get better acquainted with the industry-standard app, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.

How To: Selectively lighten or darken an image in Photoshop

This technique uses layers, blending modes, and brushes to achieve selective lightening & darkening of an image. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to get better acquainted with the industry-standard app, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.

How To: Create 3D, glossy text in Adobe Photoshop CS$

Want to create full 3D text but don't have fancy 3D modeling software? Never fear. With Adobe Photoshop CS5, it's easy to generate 3D, glossy header text. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to get better acquainted with the industry-standard app, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.

How To: Create a simple colored lighting effect in Photoshop

See how to create a simple, colorful colored lighting effect within Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to get better acquainted with the industry-standard app, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.

How To: Create a cracked wall texture in Adobe Photoshop

Interested in creating a cracked wall texture in Photoshop but aren't quite sure how to go about doing it? See how it's done with this quick guide. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to get better acquainted with the industry-standard app, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.

How To: Put a poster comp in another environment in Photoshop

This tutorial utilizes the Distort tool in order to convincingly put a comp of a poster into a second environment. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to better acquaint yourself with the various features and functions of Photoshop, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.

How To: Decorate an elaborate "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" cake

In this tutorial, learn how to use a pencil design transfer technique to emblazon the Cullen Crest on your Twilight cake. This unique cake is shaped like a chess piece and is perfect for celebrating the brand new movie! So, why not host a pre-movie party and serve this deliciously beautiful cake? This cake is also great for any Twi-hard's birthday bash. Beautiful and irresistible - just like Edward!

How To: Create industrial textures in Adobe Photoshop CS4

Learn to use stock photos and blending modes to create a grungy, industrial texture in Adobe Photoshop CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing program or a seasoned graphic design professional just looking to your bag of tricks, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this effect yourself, watch this free video guide.

How To: Set text on fire with Adobe Photoshop CS4

Learn to use paths and brush strokes to set your logo text aflame. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing program or a seasoned graphic design professional just looking to your bag of tricks, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this effect yourself, watch this free video guide.

How To: Make glossy buttons using Adobe Photoshop CS4

Learn to create simple glossy buttons when working in Adobe Photoshop CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing program or a seasoned graphic design professional just looking to your bag of tricks, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this effect yourself, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create smooth bubbles using Adobe Photoshop CS4

See how to create a realistic bubble effect when working in Adobe Photoshop CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing program or a seasoned graphic design professional just looking to your bag of tricks, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this effect yourself, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create burning photos using Photoshop CS4

See how to create molten images by adjust layer settings in Adobe Photoshop CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing program or a seasoned graphic design professional just looking to your bag of tricks, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this effect yourself, watch this free video guide.

How To: Use the smudge tool to make cool pics in Photoshop CS4

Learn how to use the Adobe Photoshop CS4 Smudge tool for artistic effect. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing program or a seasoned graphic design professional just looking to your bag of tricks, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started using the Photoshop CS4 Smudge tool creatively yourself, watch this free video guide.

How To: Make a square-knot friendship bracelet

In this video, learn how to design a super easy friendship bracelet. In this clip, you will learn the square-knot pattern, which is one of the most simple ones. Your friends will love receiving these bracelets as gifts and you will love making them for everyone you know.