We’re going to take a couple steps back to talk about features in SolidWorks folks. Starting with a rectangle, we’re going to build up some basic geometry and run through the features tab to explore what these tools mean. Grab a soda and get comfy!
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mapped image alpha output in modo
Today we’ll be looking at a way of creating an alpha mask for mapped graphics in modo, and thought it requires a separate render pass, our method is compatible with both still images and animations, and with anti-aliasing effects like depth of field or motion blur.
SolidWorks 2012 Pro: Program Settings I
Welcome to the first video of our brand spankin’ new cadjunkie PRO SolidWorks series! Before we begin this series, we’re going to take a look at some of the settings in SolidWorks that will help us during our process.
Video Production 2: Adobe Premiere and Audition
Now that we have the Camtasia edits (zooming, text boxes, etc) done, it’s time to finalize our audio and video. By using Adobe’s Premiere and Audition programs (CS5.5), we’ll be able to master the sound and final output of our tutorial.
Video Production 1: Groundwork
In this video we’ll be going over the basics for setting up an outline for your tutorial, as well as implementing that outline into your workflow. We’ll also be going over some basic video editing techniques using Camtasia, including adding zooms and graphics, as well as properly exporting to the web.
Video Production: The Tutorial We’ll be Making
Take a good look at this tutorial. How are the steps setup in order to make the video flow smoothly and make it easier for the viewer to follow along with what is happening on screen? Tomorrow, we’ll be going over how this is made, from the outline through exporting to the web.
Video Production: A Note on Hardware
Okay ladies and gents, just another quick note before we get started.
Video Production: Intro
In this brand spankin’ new series, we’re going to take a look at video production and how to utilize it at work, for your portfolio, or even……….your OWN cadjunkie tutorial!
Designing patterns in Photoshop
Since we’ve been working on the ArchViz 2011 series lately, I needed to design a pattern for use in the leaded glass windows in the final image. When I design patterns, I tend to use Photoshop’s Smart Objects to preview the pattern in real-time.
Rapid concept from sketchup to solidworks
cadjunkie and entrepreneur Andre Dettler tells us a bit more about his rapid concept ideation workflow using Sketchup, SolidWorks, and Photoview 360. Great stuff, dre!
Q&A: Equations in SolidWorks
In this quick video we’ll be taking a look at Expressions in NX and SolidWorks 2012′s Equation Editor, which are very similar to say the least! You’ll be adjusting those dimensions verrrry easily in no time people!
Q&A: Flatten the SolidWorks Feature Tree (3 videos)
Curious how to flatten your Feature Tree madness? We’ll take a look at a few ways of doing this. Additionally, our good friend Ray from Burton Snowboards shared with us a script he uses. We’ll take a look at how to import and use the script, plus look at a few tweaks…









