SHAPES How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these shapes tutorials to learn all about shapes with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Create and edit shapes in Keynote '09, Create custom shapes in color with Final Cut Pro, and Use FocusBug shapes in FocalPoint Photoshop plugin.

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How to create and edit shapes in Keynote '09

Create and edit shapes in Keynote '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to create and edit shapes in Keynote '09. iWork '09, the office productivity ...more

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How to create custom shapes in color with Final Cut Pro

Create custom shapes in color with Final Cut Pro

In this Apple Color tutorial Richard Harrington and guest Robbie ...more

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How to use FocusBug shapes in FocalPoint Photoshop plugin

Use FocusBug shapes in FocalPoint Photoshop plugin

The FocusBug has either round or planar aperture shapes. Learn when ...more

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How to map art on 3D invisible shapes in Illustrator

Map art on 3D invisible shapes in Illustrator

If you need help with 3D concepts in Illustrator, Bert's going to show ...more

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How to use movable chord shapes on the ukulele

Use movable chord shapes on the ukulele

This free video ukulele lesson presents an introduction to movable chord shapes. It concentrates on the shapes for major chords with root ...more

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How to use patterns and shapes in Adobe Illustrator

Use patterns and shapes in Adobe Illustrator

This tutorial is based on an advertisement that uses patterns and shapes to create a unique design effect. Corey recreates the effect using ...more

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How to bring shapes to the Front/Back in OpenOffice Draw

Bring shapes to the Front/Back in OpenOffice Draw

In OpenOffice Impress and OpenOffice Draw, you can overlap images. ...more

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How to create 3D shapes in Illustrator CS3

Create 3D shapes in Illustrator CS3

This software tutorial shows you how to create 3D shapes in Illustrator CS3. Corey learned this from a fellow designer. He shows us how to ...more

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How to create basic shapes in OpenOffice Draw

Create basic shapes in OpenOffice Draw

Draw is a simple and easy-to-use graphics program included as part of the Open Office software suite. It allows you to create a whole range ...more

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How to create glossy/glassy plastic from shapes in Photoshop

Create glossy/glassy plastic from shapes in Photoshop

This video creates glossy/glassy plastic looking shapes in Photoshop ...more

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How to play movable chord shapes on the ukulele

Play movable chord shapes on the ukulele

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and ...more

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How to solo with chord shapes, chord inversions and arpeggios

Solo with chord shapes, chord inversions and arpeggios

Guitar riffs are like any other musical exercise; practicing them can ...more

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How to create 3D shapes in OpenOffice Draw

Create 3D shapes in OpenOffice Draw

While not as advanced as some of the dedicated graphics packages such as Adobe Photoshop, Open Office Draw still allows you to create nice ...more

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How to create and move shapes in LayOut

Create and move shapes in LayOut

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to create and move shapes in LayOut. This tutorial additionally covers how to control ...more

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How to change the alignment of shapes in OpenOffice Draw

Change the alignment of shapes in OpenOffice Draw

In OpenOffice Draw and Impress you can set the alignment of shapes and ...more

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How to create custom shapes in After Effects

Create custom shapes in After Effects

In this video tutorial, Creative Cow leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you how to move beyond the Basic shape tools to create your own custom ...more

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How to load & apply ActionFx Custom Shapes in Photoshop CS2

Load & apply ActionFx Custom Shapes in Photoshop CS2

The default custom shapes in Photoshop could be changed to fit your ...more

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How to create shapes in LayOut

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 ...more

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How to create graphics with shapes in PowerPoint

Create graphics with shapes in PowerPoint

This video demonstrates how to create graphics with shapes in PowerPoint. From the people who brought you the Dummies instructional book ...more

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How to place and size shapes in Keynote and Pages in Mac OS X

Place and size shapes in Keynote and Pages in Mac OS X

Did you know that it's really easy to add objects, such as shapes and ...more

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Human Powered Ferris Wheel

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