| How to Zoom in Minecraft Posted: 14 May 2021 05:00 PM PDT Zooming isn't a native feature in Minecraft. However, the OptiFine mod for Minecraft: Java Edition adds improved graphics and the ability to zoom. Minecraft: Java Edition is available on PC, Mac, and Linux computers. You cannot install mods on Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition or Minecraft for smartphones or game consoles. However, you can lower the field-of-view (FOV) in the Settings menu, which makes objects appear a little closer. This wikiHow teaches you how to zoom using the OptiFine mod and how to lower the FOV in the Settings menu. [Edit]Using the OptiFine Mod in Minecraft: Java Edition - Go to https://optifine.net/downloads in a web browser. This is the website to download the OptiFine mod. OptiFine is an improved graphics mod that adds the ability to zoom in Minecraft, among other things. It also includes improved graphics, high definition textures, dynamic lighting, realistic water, and more.
- In order to install OptiFine or any other mods, you need Minecraft: Java Edition for PC, Mac, or Linux. You cannot install mods on Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition or Minecraft for mobile devices or game consoles.
- Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition is different from Minecraft: Java Edition. You cannot install Optifine on Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition. You can find out which version you are playing by launching the game and checking to see if it says "Java Edition" or "Windows 10 Edition" below "Minecraft" on the title screen.
- Click . It's to the right of the latest version of the OptiFine mod. This takes you to a direct download for the OptiFine mod.
- If you click the button that says Download, you will be taken to an adware website that may contain malicious software.[1]
- Click . It's below the latest version of OptiFine. This downloads a ".jar" file for the latest version of OptiFine to your Downloads folder.
- This file may be flagged as potentially harmful by your web browser or Antivirus program. If asked if you want to keep the file, click Keep or a similar option to confirm you want to download this file.
- OptiFine may cause your game to run slower if your PC has a slower graphics card or processor.
- Double-click the OptiFine ".jar" file. The OptiFine ".jar" file you just downloaded can be found in your Downloads folder. Double-click the file to begin the installation process.
- Click . This installs the OptiFine mod for Minecraft.
- You must run the latest version of Minecraft in the Minecraft launcher at least once before you can install the OptiFine mod.
- Click . Once the mod is installed, you will see a pop-up alert informing you the mod was successfully installed. Click Ok to close the window.
- Open the Minecraft Launcher. The Minecraft Launcher has an icon that resembles a grass block. Click the icon in your Windows Start menu or Applications folder to open the Minecraft launcher.
- Select the OptiFine mod. Use the drop-down menu to the left of the green "Play" button to select "OptiFine".
- If you don't see OptiFine in the drop-down menu next to the "Play" button, click Installations at the top of the launcher. Then click New in the upper-left corner. Type a name for the installation (i.e. "OptiFine"). Then use the "Version" menu to select the version with "OptiFine" in the title.
- Click . It's the green button in the bottom-center of the launcher. This launches a new game of Minecraft with the OptiFine mod enabled.
- Click , , or . Local single-player games can be found under the "Singleplayer" option. Game servers can be found under "Multiplayer." Games that are part of your Minecraft Realms subscription can be found under "Realms".
- Select a game and click or . This either loads your Minecraft game or connects you to a multiplayer server.
- Alternatively, you can click Create New World to start a new game.
- Servers with lots of players and lots of detail may be especially slow with OptiFine.
- Press and hold . When the OptiFine mod is enabled, you can zoom by pressing and holding the "C" key.
[Edit]Lowering The Field of View in Minecraft: Java Edition - Open the Minecraft Launcher. The Minecraft Launcher has an icon that resembles a grass block. Click the icon in your Windows Start menu or Applications folder to open the Minecraft launcher. The Minecraft launcher can be used to launch Minecraft:
- Using a lower field of view reduces the number of objects on-screen and zooms in on the objects in your center view. This won't zoom in by a lot, but it will make objects appear significantly closer.
- Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition is different from Minecraft: Java Edition. You can find out which version you are playing by launching the game and checking to see if it says "Java Edition" or "Windows 10 Edition" below "Minecraft" on the title screen.
- Click . It's the green button in the bottom-center of the launcher. This launches Minecraft.
- Click , , or . Local single-player games can be found under the "Singleplayer" option. Game servers can be found under "Multiplayer." Games that are part of your Minecraft Realms subscription can be found under "Realms".
- Select a game and click or . This either loads your Minecraft game or connects you to a multiplayer server.
- Alternatively, you can click Create New World to start a new game.
- Press . This opens the Game Menu.
- Click . It's the fourth button on the left in the Game Menu.
- Drag slider bar in the "FOV" box to the left. The "FOV" bar is at the top of the Options menu and to the left. Drag the FOV bar to the left to lower your field of view. This will make objects appear significantly closer.[2]
[Edit]Lowering Your Field of View in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition - Open Minecraft. This method works on Minecraft for smartphones and tablets, game consoles, and Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition.
- Using a lower field of view reduces the number of objects on-screen and zooms in on the objects in your center view. This won't zoom in by a lot, but it will make objects appear significantly closer.
- Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition is different from Minecraft: Java Edition. You can find out which version you are playing by launching the game and checking to see if it says "Java Edition" or "Windows 10 Edition" below "Minecraft" on the title screen.
- Click or tap . It's the first button at the top of the title page. This displays saved games for you to play.
- Select or create a new game. Click a game to load it. Single-player games are under the "Worlds" tab. Click Create New to start a new game. You can join a friend's game under the "Friends" tab, or join a multiplayer game under the "Servers" tab.
- Open the game menu. To open the Game Menu, tap the icon that resembles a pause button with two vertical lines at the top on smartphones and tablets. On game consoles, press the "Options", "Menu (☰)", or "+" button to open the game menu. On Windows 10 Edition, press the "Esc" button.
- Select . It's the second option in the game menu. This displays the Settings menu where you can adjust your game preferences.
- Select . It's towards the bottom of the Settings menu in the left panel. It's the second option under "General."
- Lower the slider bar below "FOV." It's in the panel to the right about halfway down the menu. This lowers the field of view. Using a lower field of view will make objects appear significantly closer.
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| How to Practice Speaking a Language Posted: 14 May 2021 09:00 AM PDT Sure, reading textbooks and using flashcards help, but the best way to learn to speak a new language is—spoiler alert—to practice speaking it. We've listed plenty of great ways to practice speaking a new language in this article, starting with solo activities that fit into your daily life, then adding in helpful group activities. So, as they say in French, "On y va!" ("Here we go!"). [Edit]Use a call-and-response program. - Pick a language program that has you reply to spoken prompts. Yes, you can learn to speak a language without investing in a language-learning program, but using a good program definitely helps out. To build speaking skills in particular, choose a program that emphasizes a "call-and-response" format in which the instructor gives prompts and you provide verbal replies.[1]
- You might start, for instance, by repeating what the French instructor says ("Je vais bien." >>> "Je vais bien."), then move on to answering questions ("Comment vas-tu?" >>> "Je vais bien.").
- Well-known language programs like Rosetta Stone (at around $12 per month) and Duolingo (free) have call-and-response elements, but spoken language-focused options like Pimsleur ($15-$20 per month) and Michel Thomas (about $100 per course) use this technique to a much greater degree.[2]
[Edit]Repeat recordings of native speakers. - Mimic what you hear spoken in movies, podcasts, etc. Find audio and video productions made in the language you're trying to learn. Pause the playback frequently so you can do your best to repeat what you just heard. Rewind and retry phrases that give you more trouble.[3]
- Put on the subtitles if you want help following along with what's being said. Or, skip the subtitles for now and focus exclusively on repeating the sounds you hear—you can work on understanding what you're saying later.
[Edit]Sing along to music. - Use music to memorize words and pick up speech patterns. Listen to a song in the language you're trying to learn, then play it again and try to sing along with it. Pause and rewind if needed. At this point, focus less on understanding what's being said and more on replicating the sounds and speech patterns you hear.[4]
- Nursery rhymes and other kids' songs work well when you're starting out, since they usually use a simple vocabulary and are easier to follow.
- Music makes memorization easier—that's why kids learn their ABCs in song form!
[Edit]Narrate what you're doing. - Build your speaking skills by describing daily activities. This is a great way to practice throughout the day without interfering with your daily routine. For the best results, describe what you're doing out loud in the language you're learning. If you're out and about and don't want to get caught muttering to yourself, narrate your activities inside your own head.[5]
- For example, if you're learning to speak French, say the following while washing the dishes: "Je lave la vaisselle." Better yet, narrate the washing of each cup ("tasse"), plate ("assiette"), and spoon ("cuillère").
[Edit]Read and write out loud. - Practice speaking while also learning to read and write. Even if your focus is on speaking the new language, it's helpful to spend some time on reading and writing the language as well.[6] Best off all, combine the efforts by speaking out loud (or at least in your head) whenever you read or write in the new language.[7]
- Since your focus is on speaking the language, don't get bogged down in the fine details of vocabulary and grammar at this point. Save that for when you're aiming for reading and writing fluency!
[Edit]Translate phrases you often use. - Work on your go-to phrases to build confidence. We all have our individual troves of phrases and sayings that pepper our conversations. By practicing these "comfort phrases" in the new language, you'll increase your comfort level with it. Doing so may even help you to start thinking in the new language, which some people say is the true sign of fluency.[8]
- For example, if you often say "check this out" and "yeah, right," practice (in French) saying "regarde ça" and "oui en effet."
[Edit]Watch recordings of yourself. - Note your tone, pacing, clarity, and confidence. Audio recordings are okay, but videos are the better choice here. That way, you can listen to your speech patterns in the new language while also observing how you look while speaking. Compare your results to the sound and look of native speakers, and continue to fine-tune your efforts.[9]
- Watching yourself in a mirror is another similar option, but recording yourself gives you more of an ability to really study the look and sound of what you say.
[Edit]Talk to your pet. - Practice in front of your non-judgmental furry friend. If you haven't built up the confidence to practice in front of another person yet, opt instead for one of your furry friends. It may seem silly to practice speaking French to your cat, but there's a built-in comfort level since you already do the same thing in your native language. And maybe your pet will learn a little French along the way![10]
- Speak exclusively in the new language, or use both if you prefer: "It's dinner time, Charlie! C'est l'heure du dîner, Charlie!"
[Edit]Speak to Alexa, Siri, etc. - Set your voice-activated assistant to the new language. Change the settings on your preferred voice-activated assistant so it communicates in the language you're trying to learn. Ask questions in the new language and see if the assistant is able to recognize and respond to what you say.[11]
- For instance, if you ask in French how tall Mt. Everest is ("Quelle est la hauteur du mont Everest?"), you should hear back something like, "Le mont Everest mesure 8850 mètres de haut" ("Mt. Everest is 8850 meters tall").
[Edit]Use Google Translate. - Set the app to translate from the new language. In other words, see if Google Translate (or other) can comprehend what you say in the new language and fairly accurately translate it into your primary language. This is a good way to test whether a native speaker will be able to understand you.[12]
[Edit]Dictate texts to your phone. - Set your phone to the new language and use voice-to-text. Change your phone's language setting to the one you're learning, then use the voice-to-text feature to see if it can accurately transcribe what you're saying. If the transcription doesn't match what you're trying to say, you'll know you have more work to do.[13]
[Edit]Practice with another learner. - Encourage each other by having regular conversations. Getting immediate feedback by talking with another person is really helpful when learning to speak a language. Conversing with a trained instructor is great, of course, but talking with a fellow learner has its own benefits. Since you're in the same boat, you'll be eager to encourage each other. You'll also be motivated to keep up with each other's progress.[14]
- If you're not ready for actual conversations yet, do some of the solo activities mentioned in this article—watching shows, listening to podcasts, singing along to music, narrating your actions, using tech—with the other person.
[Edit]Talk to a native speaker. - Pay attention to their speech rhythms and patterns. There are always differences between the formal language taught in courses and the way native speakers use the language. Watching, listening to, and talking with a native speaker is the best way to pick up on these differences in phrasing, emphasis, pronunciation, speech rhythms, gestures and facial expressions, and so on. And don't feel embarrassed by your meagre language skills—most people think it's great when someone else is trying to learn their native tongue and will be eager to help.[15]
- If you're having trouble finding a native speaker in the language you're trying to learn, ask around in your social circle. There's a good chance you'll eventually turn up someone to chat with!
[Edit]Immerse yourself by traveling. - Visit places where you have to test your speaking skills. Immersion is the best way to master your spoken language skills because it's essentially a sink-or-swim situation—you have to find a way to communicate effectively! Observe native speakers, listen carefully, and don't be shy about communicating with them. They'll almost certainly appreciate your genuine effort and be willing to help.[16]
- Will some native speakers scoff at your language skills, get frustrated, or be dismissive? Of course. But so many more of them will want to help you master their language.
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| How to Change a Background in Adobe Illustrator Posted: 14 May 2021 01:00 AM PDT Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor. This means that it uses lines and data points to create images instead of pixels. If you place a pixel-based (raster) image in Illustrator, you can use a clipping mask to remove the background from the image. You can then create a new background layer or edit the color of the artboard. This wikiHow teaches you how to change a background in Adobe Illustrator. [Edit]Creating a Clipping Mask - Place an image in Illustrator. This can be any image with a background you want to remove. This includes raster images (i.g. JPEG, PNG, PDF) or vector images (i.g. SVG, EPS).
- If the image is in vector format, you only need to click the background objects to select them and press "Delete" to remove them.
- If you place a raster image that has only a few colors and is not too detailed, you can use Live Trace to convert the image to vector format. Then you can just double-click the background objects and press "Delete" to remove them.
- Use the Pen tool to trace the objects you want to keep. This will create a new vector shape over the object in the image you want to keep. Use the following steps to use the Pen tool.
- Click the icon that resembles the head of a fountain pen in the toolbar.
- Click along the edge of the object you want to keep to create a new vector point.
- Click another spot along the edge to create a new vector point and a straight line between the two vector points.
- Click and hold another spot and drag to create a curved line.
- Click another spot to continue the curved line.
- Click the previous vector point to change the direction of the curve or create a new straight line.
- Alternatively, you can use the marquee and ellipse tools to create rectangular and circular shapes. Then use the Tools in the Pathfinder tools to combine shapes, or subtract from the shape.
- Remove the color of the shape. When tracing an outline around a shape, the fill color may cover the object you are tracing. Use the following steps to remove the color of the shape and just use a colored outline around the shape.
- Click the icon that resembles a paint pallete or click Window followed by Color to open the Color menu.
- Click the solid square icon to select the fill color.
- Click the icon that resembles a white box with a red line through it to turn off the color.
- Click the icon that resembles a hollow square to select the outline.
- Use the color picker to select a color for the outline.
- Select the outline and the image background. Once you have a shape drawn around the object you want to keep, hold "Shift" and select both the background image and the outline shape.
- Click . It's in the menu bar at the top. This displays the Object menu.
- Hover over . This displays a submenu for creating and releasing a clipping mask.
- Click . This creates a new clipping mask use the shape you drew. This will hide everything except what is within the clipping mask shape that you drew. This removes the background layer.
[Edit]Creating a Background Layer - Click the Layers icon. It has an icon that resembles a white square on top of a black square. Normally it's in the panel to the right. Click this icon to display the Layers menu.
- Alternatively, you can click Window in the menu bar and then click Layers to open the Layers menu.
- Click the icon that resembles a white page. It's at the bottom of the Layers menu. This will create a new numbered layer (e.g. "Layer 2").
- Rename the new layer "Background." Use the following steps to rename the layer:
- Double-click the new layer you created in the Menu layer.
- Type "Background" next to "Name".
- Click Ok.
- Drag the layer to the bottom. You can move layers in the Layers menu by clicking and dragging them. Drag the Background layer to the bottom of the list. This ensures that all objects and artwork in the background layer appear behind all other layers in your Illustrator file.
- Create your background artwork. Use the art tools to create your background artwork. If you just want to use a single color for your artwork, use the marquee tool to create a rectangle the size of your artboard. Then click the "Color" or "Swatches" menu to pick a color using the color-picker or one of the swatches.
- If there are objects in any of the other layers obstructing your view of the background layer, click the eyeball icon next to all other layers in the Layers menu to hide those layers.
- You can also place a raster image, such as JPEG or PNG into the background layer. Though Illustrator is not really designed to edit raster images. If you are using a lot of raster images, you may have an easier time using Photoshop or GIMP.
- Lock the background layer in place. Once you are finished creating your background, open the Layers menu. Click the empty square next to the eyeball icon next to the Background layer. You should see a lock icon appear next to the background layer. This locks the layer in place and prevents you from accidentally editing the background layer while you work on your other artwork.
[Edit]Altering the Color of the Artboard - Open "Document Setup." While it is possible to alter the color of the artboard itself, this change is only visible in the digital version of the project. The altered artboard color will not appear in any printed versions of your work. Select File and choose Document Setup from the drop down menu.[1]
- This change only exists within Adobe Illustrator. When you print or export your project, the artboard will revert to its original white color. To change the background color permanently, you need to create a separate background layer.
- Click the checkbox next to "Simulate Colored Paper". It's in the section labeled "Transparency."
- The "Simulate Colored Paper" feature mimics actual paper. The darker the paper, the darker your artwork will appear. If you set the background color to black, your artwork would disappear because it would not be visible on real black paper.[2]
- Change the background color. Use the following steps to change the background color:[3]
- Click on the white rectangle to open up a "Color Palette" dialogue box.
- Click a color from one of the swatches or color picker.
- Click Ok.
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