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By jenkins 2 comments
Stop wasting blank CDs and DVDs in order to install or view ISO image files; start using Daemon Tools to easily install or view them for free. Learn how to easily mount an ISO Image (and practically every other image format ranging BIN/CUE, CCD, ... more »
By msmarymac 0 comments
If you have finished your movie and are ready to create a DVD, a great program to use is Adobe Encore. The first thing you will need for your DVD is a menu. Once you have started a project and a menu, you can add text, move it around or align it ... more »
By msmarymac 0 comments
Adobe Photoshop is a versatile photograph program you can use for a variety of digital image editing needs. While it may seem intimidating to the novice user, it is easy to learn some of the simple functions on an individual basis. You will often ... more »
By msmarymac 1 comments
The Adobe Premiere Pro Timeline panel is where you assemble and rearrange sequences of clips. Once you have many clips in place, it is important that you know how to navigate within the Timeline panel. From within the Timeline, you can navigate ... more »
By Kayar 1 comments
A Diablo 2 mule is a character that was created expressly for the purpose of storing items in its stash space. "Muling" is the term used to describe the process of transferring items from one character to another, when both (or all) ... more »
By eHow Computers Editor 0 comments
TurboTax for tax year 1999 provides many ways to move around within a form, to go from form to form, and to move around within the program... more »
By DOttFlorida 1 comments
We have all at one point in our digital lives lost a file by accidentally deleting it. Others have lost everything during bad weather, spills, and virus attacks. Why not back up your files in 1 easy step... more »
By gottalovelattes 6 comments
If you have shopped online, invariably you have seen a few Cafepress shops here and there. Maybe you've even thought about selling your own designs online. Opening a basic shop on Cafepress is easy, fast, and most of all, free. I'll show you how ... more »
By Gitaagami 1 comments
Avisynth is a text based video frameserver and editor. OK, now that you have a complete and full understanding of Avisynth you're ready to move on to a more complicated... wait, what? You still need a fuller explanation? You're right, I suppose. ... more »
By SeventhSibling 0 comments
Sharing Microsoft Office 2007 Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files with someone using Microsoft 2003 can cause compatibility issues. The recipient of the file may not be able to open the file. There are two remedies. The creator of the Office 2007 ... more »
By Richard Burke 7 comments
Nikon camera owners love their cameras and the high resolution NEF format. However, not all image editing programs have the capability of handling this proprietary format. Essentially, an NEF file is a high resolution, uncompressed file similar ... more »
By choche 3 comments
With the advent of Office 2007, the new documents can still be opened and saved using an extension (free) from Microsoft. The compatibility pack will allow you to open, edit, and save in the new 07 format using an older version of Office (2000 ... more »
By msmarymac 0 comments
Once you have imported your video clips into an Adobe Premiere Pro project, the next step is to identify which parts of those clips you will use in your Timeline. You can view and edit your clips, or “Source Footage,” in the Source Monitor... more »
By msmarymac 0 comments
One great function of Adobe Premiere Pro is that it provides a customizable workspace that the user can modify for their preferences. The main window of the program contains various panels called the workspace. The default workspace contains ... more »
By msmarymac 0 comments
Adobe After Effects is a program which you can use to combine footage with transparent backgrounds, such as video shot on a green screen. If you have a lot of footage you are working with, it is very important to keep your project organized. This ... more »
By msmarymac 0 comments
When you begin a new project in Adobe Premiere Pro one of the most important things to do is to stay organized. Using the Project panel, you can organize your clips and other assets into “bins," or folders, the same way you might organize files ... more »
By Aimee30 1 comments
This is an article for those who have Internet Explorer and would like to organize the favorites menu. Perfect for the beginning learner!.. more »
By msmarymac 0 comments
Adobe Photoshop is an excellent, versatile, photograph program to use for a variety of digital image editing needs. While it may seem intimidating to the novice user, it is easy to learn some of the simple functions on an individual basis. You ... more »
By msmarymac 0 comments
One great function of Adobe Premiere Pro is that it provides a customizable workspace that the user can modify for their preferences. The main window of the program contains various panels called the workspace. The default workspace contains ... more »
By Althea DeBrule 9 comments
I like to have things organized. It makes me feel productive when what I’m working on has a place to land when it’s finished. Using an organizing system for my eHow articles is perfect for keeping information at my fingertips. The more articles ... more »
By Judy Cutler 1 comments
Once you have written a lot of ehow articles you may start to lose track of your titles and not remember which ideas you have used and which you are planning to use. I have found a simple method to keep track... more »
By eHow Computers Editor 0 comments
If you have ever tried copying and pasting to another document or application in which the formatting is different, you may have found yourself with mismatched text. You can use paste special to make the task of pasting text go more smoothly by ... more »
By SeventhSibling 0 comments
Forget where you saved a file or worse yet, forget what you name the file? Word’s Search feature can save the day to help you locate the file. In fact, this process also works with Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher. You could also try ... more »
By msmarymac 0 comments
When you are editing in Adobe Premiere Pro you may have a clip where you will want to adjust the cut between two clips, and use variations of simple trimming known as “ripple edits.” By using this tool, you can make adjustments in a one action ... more »
By msmarymac 0 comments
When you are editing in Adobe Premiere Pro you may have a clip where you will want to adjust the cut between two clips, and use variations of simple trimming known as rolling edits. By using this tool, you can make adjustments in a one action ... more »