Make sure to only place one value in each cell. For example, if you need to find the harmonic mean of 10, 12, 16, and 8, you might type each of these values into a separate cell in the spreadsheet, cells A1-A4. The function is HARMEAN(number 1, [number 2]...). To select the function, begin typing “=HARMEAN” into a blank cell of the spreadsheet, then double-click on the function when it pops up. For example, type “=HARMEAN” into cell A5 of your spreadsheet and double-click on the function. Hit the enter key. Excel will calculate the harmonic mean for you and display it in the spreadsheet. For example, highlight cells A1-A4 of your spreadsheet and hit enter. Excel will calculate 10.78652 as the harmonic mean.

Summary: Enter the values into your spreadsheet. Enter the function for the harmonic mean. Highlight the cells containing the values you are averaging.


There are a number of different products that you can use to remove sticky substances from clothing and fabric. You can use whatever you have on hand. Some are alcohol based, while others are oil based. They break down the sticky residue once they’re rubbed into the stain. You can use these adhesive removal products on every type of fabric. Here are some of the most common products:  Dish soap WD-40 Rubbing alcohol Peanut butter Vegetable oil Nail polish remover with acetone  Goo-Gone or another product made specifically to get rid of goo The amount of product that you’ll need will depend on the size of your stain, but start with a small amount at first. For more liquid products, like nail polish remover, soak a cotton ball and then dab it on the fabric. Using your fingers or a soft brush, massage the product into the fabric until the sticky substance disappears. This may take up to 10-15 minutes. Keep working and massage the product into the fabric, scraping off any pieces of goo that come off in the process. For some set in sticky substances, you may need to use the soft brush to scrub the product in. If the clothing has been through the wash, you’ll most likely need to do some scrubbing in order to lift up the adhesive. Once the sticky substance has been removed, you can wash the fabric as you normally would.

Summary: Choose an adhesive removal product. Rub a small amount of your removal product on the garment. Massage product into fabric. Scrub the area, if needed. Wash the fabric.


You will need to install it after downloading it. Most users will be able to leave the settings at their default during installation. Once your program is installed, open it to start the benchmarking process. Before you start the benchmarking, you will be able to adjust the graphics settings. Adjust them to whatever you would like, and make sure that Resolution is set to "Desktop". If the benchmark program does not perform well with the settings you pick, you can change them later. The benchmark program will begin, and after a few moments of loading scenes will begin playing on your monitor. If the performance is poor, you can exit and lower your settings, but this isn't necessary. During the overclocking process, you should see performance improve without having to adjust the settings. Once the scenes start playing, you will see a row of buttons at the top of the screen. Click the Benchmark button to start the benchmark process. In Heaven, this will run through 26 different scenes, and will take several minutes to complete. After the benchmark is over, you will be given a score based on your graphics card's performance. Write down the score that you get. This will help you easily compare results as you increase the speed of your card.

Summary: Open your benchmark program. Adjust the benchmark settings. Click Run. Click Benchmark. Record your score.


Go to school to receive formal education in the arts. Focus on traditional disciplines like drawing and painting. While it’s not necessary to have a degree to work as a set designer, it will help you round out your skills and give you an edge when it comes time to compete for jobs.  Art classes will teach you fundamental principles like dimension, focus and composition. Design institutes and specialized film and theater programs are an alternative to universities and art schools. Practice fleshing out concepts on paper. They’ll act as blueprints for the later phases of the design process. As you draw, consider how each element of your sketch could be brought to life using basic materials and effects.  Get in the habit of picking up your sketchbook whenever ideas come to you. For a set designer, it’s just as important to be creative and versatile as it is to possess strong technical skills. Set design has traditionally been done with pencil and paper. However, more and more professionals have switched to sophisticated design software in recent years. Study programs like AutoCAD, VectorWorks, Rhino and SketchUp to take advantage of the power and convenience that technology can offer.  Many television and film studios will expect you to know how to use design software when working on major projects.  Computer programs will allow you to create visual renderings of your ideas much faster and in greater detail than drawing by hand. In additional to traditional art and computer-aided drawing skills, it will help to be competent in other types of visual design, such as basic carpentry, sculpting and sewing. Each of these disciplines plays a vital role in set design and will come into the picture sooner or later. Being a jack-of-all-trades will help open up more opportunities for you.
Summary: Study art and design. Sketch out your ideas. Learn to use computer-based design software. Work with other mediums.