Software: Page 171

The terms "wallpaper" and "desktop picture" refer to an image used as a background on a computer screen, usually for the desktop of a graphical user interface. 'Wallpaper' is the term used in Microsoft Windows, while the Mac OS calls it a 'desktop picture'. In this video you will learn how to use CINEMA 4D to create cool-looking computer wallpapers.

This video shows you how to recreate the iPod Nano commercial using the tracer tool in MoGraph in CINEMA 4D. The tutorial goes over creating an iPod from scratch and adding the light streams. Mylenium is a bit hard to understand, but the lesson is very detailed.

In the first part of this two-part tutorial on using effectors in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D, Mylenium goes over the general features and parameters that are common amongst the effectors. Part two covers how to use the specific features of each individual effector.

The Bridge CS3 is loaded with new features and performance enhancements. Some of the new features aren't as obvious. In this video we'll take a look at the New Synchronize Window command as well as some other hidden features in the slideshow area.

The Fireworks 8 pen tool lets you create straight or curved line segments by placing points. Pen tool creates object lines that can be altered by sub-selecting and modifying one or more control points. In this Fireworks 8 video tutorial you will learn how to use Vector Pen Tool, and adjust its parameters. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions.

This video breaks down a composite that makes up a website and shows you how to take the layers and images and layout you created in Photoshop, and transfer them to Flash. Within Flash, you can go through each layer and determine how you want it to be saved. Tanya Staples does a great job breaking down each step.

In this video you'll learn two facets of Illustrator CS2's 3D capabilities. You'll learn how to create a simple 2D shape and revolve it into a bottle, and then you'll see how to put your own custom label on it. Next you'll see how to take a simple 2D shape and extrude it to mock up the popular MP3 player.

Learn basic video editing in Apple iMovie and begin transforming your raw footage into tight and focused movies.

Now we'll learn how to secure PDFs so that we can safely send them out to clients for review and be assured that they can only access the content the way we want them to. Turn off things like printing and content extraction. Password protect your PDFs so that they can't even be opened without a password.

This video shows you how to use the new context-sensitive control panel in InDesign to access frequently-used editing features without opening additional panels. You learn how control panel options adapt to the type of object you select, such as an image, text, or table. Check out this video created by Adam Pratt now!

Adobe InDesign can create PDFs natively. In this video we'll see a rarely used feature that allows us to create rollover effects that work beautifully in PDF files. InDesign allows us to create buttons and using the States palette we can create rollover effects.

A good user interface (UI) is essential to smooth workflow in Lightwave Modeler. In this video tutorial we will learn how to set up UI configurations for the software. Feel free to customize it to your own preference.

A knurl refers to one of a series of small ridges or grooves on the surface or edge of a metal object, such as a thumbscrew, to aid in gripping. In this video tutorial you will learn to model a knurl in Maya.

Once your video is on the Web you can share it with friends and family in an instant. Learn how to export with Windows Movie Maker so the best possible version of your video is shared.

Shortcuts can significantly increase your work speed and efficiency while typing. This video shows how to use important shortcuts in Microsoft Word, like italicizing and underlining text.

Learn two ways to extract images and text from a PDF using Adobe Acrobat. The two ways are "paste the image or text" and "use the snapshot tool".

In this video tutorial, CreativeCOW leader Aanarav Sareen demonstrates very basic color correction tools of Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0. It may seem simple, but if you don't know how to use the basic tools to fix problems, it will be harder to understand more advanced tools.

In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to create a new page, and add a header and some body copy. Learn how to use the text tool to create and edit a block of text and how to hide the guides using keyboard key. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions.

Does your text box look cramped with the text too close to the box's edges? In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to pad the inside of text boxes and how to manipulate the block features. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions.

In this QuarkXPress video tutorial you will learn how to re-order pages in document view. Learn how to drag and move pages around in the document. QuarkXPress will auto-renumber the pages. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions.