This 3ds Max tutorial covers how to use a look at constraint. This could be done more rigorously with expressions but to quickly test an effect the look at constraint is a great technique. See how to use the animation constraint look at constraint when modeling in 3D Studio Max with this software tutorial. Use a look at constraint in 3ds Max.
In this 3D software tutorial you will learn how to use the volume selection modifier in 3ds Max. The volume selection modifier is great for affecting regions of a polygon. This 3D Studio Max modeling tutorial covers how to use proxy objects to keep an active selection set. Use the volume selection modifier in 3ds Max.
This 3ds Max software tutorial shows you how to build a spline tower. Using modifiers such as Cross Section, Skin, Shell and Spline IK we build a spline based system that uses reference geometry to build parametric relationships in 3D Studio Max. The video is best viewed full screen and you should already be familiar with 3ds Max to really follow along. Build a spline tower in 3ds Max.
This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the relax modifier in 3ds Max. Learn how to implement mesh relaxation with the relax modifier when modeling in 3D Studio Max. Using mesh relaxation is a fast way to turn cubed or planar surfaces into curved shapes in 3ds Max. Implement mesh relaxation in 3ds Max.
This CAD software tutorial covers the process of exporting DWG files from Revit Architecture. We export a DWG file as a solid for Rhino and David Fino explains the process for exporting Meshes. This is a good beginner level Revit Architecture tutorial. Follow along and learn how to export DWG files from Revit. Export DWG files from Revit Architecture.
In this software tutorial, Matt uses an artistic brush to make a pattern in Illustrator and then takes that pattern into Photoshop to use as a weathered layer effect. If you have a lot of custom Illustrator brushes you want to use in Photoshop, don't recreate them in Photoshop, just watch this tutorial! Bring Illustrator brush patterns into Photoshop.
This Adobe CS4 software suite tutorial shows you how to create FLV and F4V files in After Effects CS4. You will also learn how to create and optimize FLV files in Adobe Media Encoder, Premiere Pro and After Effects CS4. Create FLV and F4V files in After Effects CS4.
This software tutorial gives you an overview of how to animate text in After Effects CS4. Learn how to employ manual and automated text animation techniques in After Effects CS4 as well as how to adjust the range selector and add animation properties. If you want to get started animating text in After Effects CS4, this tutorial is a great place to start. Animate text in After Effects CS4.
This 3D software tutorial shows you how to vertex color paint in modo 302. Learn how to use the modo tool pipe to control and paint vertex color maps. Paint a vertex color map in modo 302.
This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the enhanced sculpting shader in modo 302. Get a look at the improved OpenGL shader for sculpting in modo 302. modo 302 is a free service update to all registered modo 301 users. Use the enhanced sculpting shader in modo 302.
This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the edge split command in modo 302. The Edge Split command is a basic and yet very useful command to segment a mesh or create smoothing breaks. Use the edge split command in modo 302.
This 3d modeling software tutorial shows you how to disable the channel controls in modo 301. If you are a pure modeler in modo 301 you may not want to have the animation control widgets on your user interface. This video will show you a quick and simple way to "clean up" your modo UI. Disable channel controls when modeling in modo 301.
This 3D modeling software tutorial shows you how to shrinkwrap a mesh in modo 301. The Push tool combined with the Background Constraint creates a very powerful method to "shrink-wrap" over a mesh in modo 301. Shrink wrap a mesh in modo 301.
This software tutorial teaches you how to launch PhotoTools and apply presets directly from the onOne menu to your Photoshop images. Learn the basics of how PhotoTools integrates and works with Photoshop to help you retouch and edit photos. Launch the PhotoTools plugin for Photoshop.
This software tutorial shows you how to work with images and text in Corel Paint Shop Pro X. Learn how to create and modify text and overlay the text on images in Paint Shop Pro. Overlay text in Corel Paint Shop Pro X.
You just got your Zune software loaded, and you're just chomping at the bit to get all of your music in there. Don't worry. We'll tell you how to do import your music library to your Zune in bulk. Import your music library into your Zune.
Rosanne shows us in this tutorial editing stitches using Points Edit Mode in design software Embird. Rosanne shows you how to connect each letter for a logical design. Move stitches using Point Edit Mode in Embird.
WinMorph is free morphing and warping software. It runs as a standalone application or as a "plug-in" for various video editors/compositors like Adobe Premiere, VegasVideo and Wax. In this video tutorial you will learn how to do a basic morph in Winmorp. Use Winmorph.
The Lego Mindstorms system may seem like a toy at first, but it is actually a very powerful robotics system used by universities, schools, hobbiests, and kids alike. Learn how to use the Lego Mindstorms NXT editing and programming software to program movements for your robot. Use the Lego Mindstorms NXT Editor.
Learn how you can use Wondertouch's particleIllusion 3.0 software to add 3D particle effects to videos or images. This video specifically goes over importing your footage. Add video to a particleIllusion project.
Learn how to work with XDCAM media in Avid Xpress Pro or other Avid video editing software. Learn how to connect a Sony XDCAM to you system, batch import media, and edit it. Work with XDCAM media in Avid Xpress Pro.
Learn how to work with Panasonic P2 media in Avid Xpress Pro or other Avid editing software. The tutorial covers connect a P2 camera to your system, uploading and batch processing media and editing it. Work with P2 media in Avid Xpress Pro.
This tutorial is designed to get you started with compositing quickly in Toxik using the Reaction tool and Layout editor. This is great for anyone who wants to jump right in and start working in the software. Start compositing now in Toxik.
Embird software confusing and difficult to use? Rosanne shows us a new feature with Embird recoloring using text file and color numbers. Take note to how she uses the internet designs to predetermine the colors that will be used in the text file. Color using text file in Embird.
Andrew Kramer takes you through the set-up for creating a day to night effect in After Effects. These are some more advanced techniques so make sure you are familiar with the software basics. Turn day into night in After Effects.
This video teaches you how to draw Maggie from the Simpsons using any computer drawing program such as Illustrator or Paint. If you do not have any software, try following the tutorial with a pencil. Draw Maggie Simpson in Paint or Illustrator.
This tutorial shows you how to model a railroad track (or rollercoaster track) using Softimage(XSI) 3D software. We're not sure what you'll need a railroad track for, but if you do, this video is perfect for you. Model a railroad track in Softimage.
This tutorial covers some very basic elements of Maya, but if you haven't used the software and plan to do polygonal modeling, then watch and learn how to manipulate polygons using edges, faces and other components. A great tutorial for beginner modelers! Manipulate a polygon in Maya.
It seems like nowadays, whenever Facebook rolls out a new feature, it's immediately controversial. Social Ads put your name and face in the spotlight, Instant Personalization shared your information with partner sites, third-party apps were allowed to access your home address and phone number, and now Tag Suggestions implement facial recognition software to automatically identify your friends in uploaded photos. Most are calling it problematic or creepy, some insinuate CIA involvement, and it...
Now that you have a PS3, how do you set it up? This interactive video walkthrough will show you exactly how to set up your brand new PlayStation 3 entertainment system straight out of the box. See the steps to connecting the PS3 to your television or video monitor.
Believe it or not, there are some older iPhones still in use out there, and they're not going away anytime soon. Sure, Apple would prefer you to upgrade your device to the latest and greatest models, which are compatible with iOS 5. Those models include all of the following:
Welcome, dear readers, to week two of Edit on a Dime, the community for inexpensive, and, dare I say it, free in many cases, editing software.
Creating your own video tutorials. Over the last few years we have created a whole database of short video tutorials at helpvids.com - showing you how to use different programs.
With the computer's rapid increases in power and efficiency, computer virtualization has taken the scene by storm. With virtualization software, and powerful enough computer hardware, your computer can run a virtual computer within itself. This effectively gives you multiple OS's on the host OS. This can be used for a lot of cool stuff that your computer would normally be limited by. Let's take a look at a few.
One of the main reasons I was held back from fully switching over to Linux was the fact that media streaming is nearly impossible. You have two choices in Windows: either you use file sharing with Windows Media Player, or you can just use the Windows Media Center. But both of these softwares are not for Linux or Mac. Microsoft doesn't like to make open source software because they believe in making a profit, instead of allowing others to innovate it.
As advanced gaming systems continue to evolve, older classics like the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) are one step closer to extinction. They're rotting in the basements of gamers. They're gathering dust at the local pawn shop. Or worse... being thrown out in the trash like a used up condom. But not everybody is getting rid of their NES—or more specifically, their NES controllers.
It's remarkable that a gaming device (from Microsoft, no less) designed for geeky gamers has incited broad innovation in medicine and robotics. But that Kinect has captured the imagination of hackers-with-MBAs-in-mind is downright amazing.
Legendary rap-rock-electronica crossover pioneers Senser celebrate the release of their slamming new single, “2, 3, Clear” with a video competition open to all budding video creators! The winning entry will receive great exposure on many top music websites and TV, and the winner will receive a copy of the awesome Magic Bullet Looks plug-in set worth $400, plus some sexy Senser merchandise.
Enter the warped geography of Clement Valla, a recent R.I.S.D. MFA graduate who fancies himself a sort of Google Earth preservationist. The artist's "Postcards from Google Earth, Bridges" series manipulates the software's alogrithmic mappings as an exploration of human/computer relationships.