Archive for November, 2010

Using Google SketchUp with Earth for Scientific Applications

Numerous scientists and engineers have discovered the value of the Google Earth application and Keyhole Markup Language as a medium for research and teaching in earth science, life science, and environmental science. Google SketchUp, on the other hand, has been used mainly for designing buildings and for recreational 3D modeling.This talk demonstrates the use of Google SketchUp to create Collada models that have Earth and Planetary Science applications on the… Continue reading

Inkscape: “THE PEN TOOL” Tutorial #2

www.learndigitaldesign.com This is tutorial #2 for “Learn Digital Design.” Here we will discuss the bezier curve tool and the pen tool… Continue reading

Transparent Glass Lettering — GIMP Tutorial

Gimpology.com & http present… Learn how to make a stunning glass text effect. Read the tutorial at gimpology.com Adapted from this tutorial: psdtuts.com gimpvids.com… Continue reading

google sketchup – robot 3d model – test

i downloaded a free version of google sketchup and practised for a day. here the result. it a really intuitive tool. learning by try and error – too easy. thanx for watching. software: google sketchup (version 6) sketchup.google.com sound: acid 3 (aus dem jahr 2003) www.sonycreativesoftware.com… Continue reading

Inkscape tutorial 1 – sphere

Inkscape tutorial 1 – sphere… Continue reading

How to Make a Signature in Gimp

Here are the resources you need to complete this tutorial: Render: planetrenders.net (However, please keep in mind that any render will do) Fractal packs: You need pack 3. www.gimptalk.com And thats it. Enjoy. I’m sorry I didn’t make a tutorial last week, I was sick again. Tagging: Gimp Signature how to Tutorial Learn Medium Beginner Advanced Easy Signatures forums forum… Continue reading

Google SketchUp 8: Drafting in LayOut

Learn about the new drafting features in LayOut 3, which is included with Google SketchUp Pro 8. Download a free trial at sketchup.google.com… Continue reading

Inkscape Tutorial – Filters for Powerful Image Transformations

www.LittleWebHut.com This video demonstrates how to use the powerful filter capabilities of Inkscape. Inkscape offers numerous 3D filters, texture filters, distortion filters, etc. Inkscape version 0.48 was used for this tutorial… Continue reading

Clockwork Typography in Gimp

Here are the resources you need… There are tons of them: Clockworks 1: www.3planesoft.com Clockworks 2: fc09.deviantart.net Script-Fu (Layerfx) www.mediafire.com (Take the .scm file and copy it into your Gimp scripts folder.) Video explaining how to install scripts: www.youtube.com Grandfather Clock: www.1-800-4clocks.com Grunge Texture: i450.photobucket.com Normal Clock: (The first 0) lib.store.yahoo.net Screw: www.sxc.hu I think thats everything… Anyway, enjoy this time consuming tutorial. I hope you like the end result… Continue reading

Modeling in Context: New Features in Google SketchUp 7.1

The latest version of Google SketchUp includes three new features: Get Photo Texture, Nearby Models, and Upload Component. Learn more about 7.1 and download a free trial at sketchup.google.com… Continue reading