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How To: Make fire with a magnesium fire tool

Do you want to learn how to make fire with a magnesium fire tool? Then all you need is a magnesium fire tool and this video. First of all, you need some kindling ready such as dry grass, small leaves, twigs, etc. Create a small pouch for the magnesium strips, then shave small pieces of magnesium into this pouch. Then, use your knife and move it against the flint side of the tool. This will cause a spark, which will catch on fire and the magnesium will assist in allowing this flame to grow. La...

How To: Use the Path Falloff tool in Modo 201

Go beyond the traditional 3D workflow to an immersive creative experience with the software Modo, created by Luxology. Modo is the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting and rendering for Mac and PC. Modo includes 3D sculpting tools, animation and network rendering, and advanced features such as n-gons and edge weighting.

How To: Select painting tools

In this how-to video, learn the best methods for applying your paints. Find out which tools to use on a particular surface along with the type of brush, roller or power sprayer that best fits your paint job. Watch this video home improvement tutorial and learn how to select painting tools.

How To: Use V-Vocal in SONAR 5

SONAR Producer Edition features Roland® V-Vocal™, an exclusive vocal editing tool. V-Vocal features state-of-the-art VariPhrase technology for working with vocals. This SONAR 5 tutorial shows you how to use this powerful audio production tool to create perfect vocal tracks and create edits you never imagined possible all with the V-Vocal tool. The worst karaoke singer will soon be the best pop singer around!

How To: Build a locking tool cabinet

With the growing popularity of cordless power tools, it's extremely easy these days to accumulate a lot of portable tools, and when you add in quality corded tools, such as circular saws, routers, planers and air nailers, you can end up with a pretty hefty investment. These same tools are the first to “walk away” in a theft. Left lying around a shop or garage, they can also be somewhat dangerous for youngsters. A locking cabinet not only provides a secure place, but protects the tools as well...

How To: Use accuracy in Google SketchUp

This 3D modeling software video covers multiple tools that will help you be more accurate and precise when building in SketchUp. SketchUp has many tools that make it easy to be creative when designing buildings or models, but it's just as important that they be accurate. Learn how to use numeric values and SketchUp tools to add accuracy and realism to your work.

How To: Use the Gradient Mesh Tool in Illustrator

In this Adobe Illustrator tutorial, Bert Monroy from PixelPerfect shows you how to use the Gradient Mesh tool, which lets you divide pretty much any shape (like an apple) into a mesh. Wish a mesh created, you can alter the color of an intersecting point of the mesh with a solid color. This tool will help give your Illustrator objects more dimension and realism.

How To: Create shapes in LayOut

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the drawing tools in LayOut to create shapes. Although the tools work the same in both Windows and Mac versions, they are organized differently. Line tools infer the same way SketchUp does when you set down to create shapes. When using the Curve tool, click between points to draw straight lines, and drag the mouse button to create curves. Create waves and free form shapes with the freehand tool.

How To: Use the axes tool in Google SketchUp

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the axes tool in Google SketchUp. The axes tool will be particularly helpful if you want to draw rectangles and lines in a different orientation. This tutorial covers how to reorient the default red, green and blue axes, and tips for quick axes orientation.

How To: Use the protractor tool in Google SketchUp

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the protractor tool in Google SketchUp. To measure in any direction or orientation, the protractor will align itself to any surface that it touches. This tutorial covers how to measure angles, create construction guidelines, control the tool orientation, and how to establish roof slopes.

How To: Use the tape measure tool in Google SketchUp

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the tape measure tool in Google SketchUp. You can use this tool to measure edges and distance, create construction geometry or dashed guidelines, and resize individual groups or the entire model. This tutorial covers all three of these functions in a step by step guide.

How To: Use the scale tool in Google SketchUp

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the scale tool in Google SketchUp. The key into using the scale tool correctly is in the scale grips. This tutorial covers how to scale in 2d and 3d, accuracy when scaling, how to use modifier keys for more options, and paying attention to the axis when scaling.

How To: Use the walk tool in Google SketchUp

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the walk tool in Google SketchUp. The walk tool allows you to explore model from eye height. When you click and drag, you'll see a plus sign appear. YOu'll be able to move slowly or rapidly accordingly. This tutorial covers how to walk around your model, collision detection, and how to use modifier keys for more options.

How To: Use the offset tool in Google SketchUp

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the offset tool in Google SketchUp. To click on any surface to offset its edges, in or out. The tool auto selects any surface if no particular surface is selected. You can select a number of different surfaces or an individual surface. This tutorial covers offsetting surfaces versus edges, inferring, and some speedy tips.

How To: Use the select tool in Google SketchUp

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the select tool in Google SketchUp. Making good selections in SketchUp is crucial in properly using the other tools available in this 3 Dimensional modeling program. This tutorial covers the basic selections, window selections, modifier keys to add to and subtract from your selection, and tips for accurate and quick selection sets.

How To: Use the push pull tool in Google SketchUp

Take a look at this tutorial and learn how to use the push pull tool in Google SketchUp. This tool is the core of SketchUp. It allows you to pull any flat shape into 3D. This instructional video covers how to pull any flat shape into 3D, tips for accuracy and efficiency, how to cut away geometry and infer to other geometry.

How To: Use the dimension tool in Google SketchUp

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the dimension tool in Google SketchUp. This tutorial covers how to add dimensions directly to your model and how to adjust dimension settings. To dimension a distance between two points, simply select the dimension tool and click between the two points your want to measure. Pull away and click to finish.

How To: Use the arc tool in Google SketchUp

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the arc tool in Google SketchUp. Using the arc tool is a three step process based on defining the two endpoints of the arc first and then pulling out the radius of the arc. This tutorial covers how to draw arcs, drawing tangent arcs, continuous smooth arcs, and defining the number of arc segments.

How To: Use the shape tools in After Effects CS3

Learn how to use the Shape Tools to create dynamic motion graphics elements in After Effects. This tutorial was recorded as part of a session at the 2007 NY Post Production Conference. Watch and learn how to effectively use the shape tools in After Effects CS3 for your motion graphics and compositing projects.

How To: Gather tools for building miniatures

Here are some of necessary the tools for hobby crafting and diorama making. This model maker uses wood rasps, sanding pencils, wire cutters, small pliers, a box cutter, a wood carving knife, and a Japanese pull saw. When building miniatures you may find yourself making your own tools or finding useful sculpting aids around the house. Occasionally, a wood burning gun can help you achieve detail for tiny window shutters and other fine work.

How To: Use the line tools in Corel Draw X3

In this Corel Draw X3 tutorial you will learn how to work with the line tools. This video is geared towards wood workers who use scroll saw and want to create designs in Corel Draw X3. No matter what your Corel Draw needs, if you are just learning and want to understand how to use the line tools, this tutorial will break them all down for you.

How To: Use vanishing point in Photoshop

Jordan shows how to use Vanishing Point - a useful tool is Photoshop! The vanishing point tool is Photoshop's way of allowing you to create images that look 3-dimensional and allows you to add components and lighting to an image while maintaining the proper perspective. So check out this Photoshop tutorial on the vanishing point tool and prepare to add some cool 3D effects to your photos.

How To: Use jewelry making tools

Jewelry can be quick to make at home, not to mention cheaper and more customized. All you need are the right tools and equipment, and to know how to use them. Learn how to make jewelry at home and what tools are needed to make any kind of jewelry.