How To: Add shading to an anime/manga drawing
"Miki Falls" manga creator Mark Crilley demonstrates his drawing techniques by filming as he shades part of an actual final page from the 3rd book in his manga series, "Miki Falls: Autumn"
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How To: Create photo realistic planets with Bryce
How to create planets with Bryce using actual photographs from NASA as object textures. This tutorial also includes a trick for creating a virtual planet surface in Bryce.
How To: Play guitar as a newbie
After months of playing Guitar Hero (II and III), we assumed that graduating to an actual guitar wouldn't be too difficult, right? Unfortunately, it's harder than video games make it look. While learning the chords and basics isn't too difficult for even the least musically inclined of students, creating a decent sounding song can take years. But hey... that's why we call it "For Newbies!"
How To: Sew a neckline binding for knits
The amount of stretch varies from knit to knit so it's important to learn how the different fabrics behave and then experiment with the various types of neckline finishes you'll be creating. This video takes you through the process of sewing neckline bindings for knits. Click the RealPlayer or Quicktime link to start the actual video.
How To: Make round box pillows
Square edges on a round box pillow are easy if you follow the steps. Learn the more obvious, but often overlooked, techniques for laundering buttoned pillow covers. This video goes over it all, just make sure to click the Real Player or Quicktime link to start the actual video.
How To: Shave using the wet shaving technique
This video gives you details on using the wet shaving technique. This is the third video in a 3 part series but by far the best since it takes you through the actual shaving process. It's not necessary to watch the three parts in order.
How To: Create 3D objects in After Effects
This movie shows you how to create actual 3D objects in After Effects without expressions or 3rd party software. This example uses the shatter tool and some text, but you don't have to stick just to text.
How To: Play a game of skeet shooting
This graphical video takes you step-by-step through the process of playing a game of skeet shooting. It goes over field layout and positioning and gives a good understanding of what to expect in an actual game or competition.
How To: Make a 3D wine bottle in Illustrator CS3
In this tutorial, Bert shows you how to make a realistic 3D looking wine bottle, complete with label. This uses the 3D part of Illustrator and is great for those of you without access or time to use an actual 3D software package.
How To: Build sound board for a studio
Build sound board for a studio at home, to insulate noise and sound. The subject of this DIY project was originally covered in a written article that is still required reading to finish the project as it gets into more detail regarding the actual construction of the boards.
Deal Alert: Learn the Stock Market Inside & Out for Under 30 Bucks
"Buy low and sell high" is great advice, but how do you accomplish it? While the stock market can be unpredictable, it's not a complete enigma. There are patterns to watch for that can make you a successful trader.
News: This HoloLens App Hopes to Offer Paramedics an Augmented Reality Assist During Emergencies
A new telemedicine application for the Microsoft HoloLens is promising paramedics and EMTs a new tool for diagnosis and treatment of patients in the field.
News: Could We Soon See a 5G iPhone? Apple to Test 5G Network
5G is showing up more and more in the news, as an increasing number of companies jump on the bandwagon. AT&T made a splash earlier this year with their embarrassing "5G Evolution" debacle, and the other three major wireless carriers soon followed suit, detailing their own vague plans for 5G. Today we find another company has joined the fray, just not a cellular one — Apple has officially been approved to test 5G networks.
News: Trump's Promised Revisiting of Driverless Guidelines Is Happening Now, DOT Says
The US Department of Transportation says it is actively completing a previously promised revision of voluntary guidelines for driverless vehicles originally drafted by President Obama's administration.
News: Norovirus Suspected of Sickening 182 People Aboard Princess Cruises' Coral Princess
Princess Cruises' Coral Princess voyage disembarked in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, March 18, after a 10-day cruise in which 182 people were sickened with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. According to federal health officials, a norovirus is suspected for the outbreak.
News: Image Recognition Expected to Generate $40 Billion by 2021
A market research report, posted on February 27, 2017, forecasts that the image recognition market will grow to nearly $40 billion worldwide by 2021. The market, which includes augmented reality applications, hardware, and technology, generated an estimated $15.95 billion in 2016. The report estimates the market to grow by a compound annual growth rate of 19.5% over the next five years.
CES 2015: Linx Headbands Can Keep You Safe from Permanent Head Injuries
Wearables were everywhere at CES 2015... you literally couldn't walk 10 feet without seeing some new and innovative device. Among the sleep, fitness, dog, and baby wearables, we came across one with a different, more important purpose—the Linx IAS injury prevention headband.
How To: Convert text to SmartArt in PowerPoint: Mac 2008
Dull and drab bulleted lists are no longer necessary with the help of PowerPoint 2008 for Mac. When you make a bullet list in PowerPoint, you can now transform those boring text charts with actual visual charts and graphs and more. The Microsoft Office for Mac team shows you just how to convert text to a SmartArt graphic in this how-to video.
How To: Make a chemiluminescent reaction with home chemicals
Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make a chemiluminescent reaction with home chemicals. Make a chemiluminescent singlet oxygen red light pulse from two simple chemicals almost anyone can buy: pool chlorine and hydrogen peroxide.
How To: Draw a simple brontosaurus (brontosaurio) dinosaur
Enter the Jurassic Period with this drawing tutorial on the dinosaur commonly referred to as the brontosaurus (or just brontosaur). It's actual genus is called apatosaurus, which is a sauropod dinosaur, one of the largest land animals ever! This how-to illustrates the step-by-step details to drawing the mighty brontosaurus. "Brontosaurio" is the Spanish translation of brontosaurus.
How To: Create more organic looking polygons on your models
In this fantastic, quick video, John takes a different approach to fixing the tail on his Dolphin model by adding a more organic look and feel to the polygons in the actual model. He takes his time, showing you everything that he's doing as he goes along with some great commentary!
How To: Fold a delicate origami rose leaf
Origami flowers, whether they're roses or hyacinths, are gorgeous on their own, but even more realistic when a stem and leaves are added. Unfortunately, the art of leaf folding in origami circles is usually othered in favor of folding the actual pretty flower.
How To: Grip a baseball with MLB reliever J.J. Putz
There are a lot of different ways to grip a baseball for pitching. This video features one great pitcher, J.J. Putz, explaining the grips he uses for some of his best pitches, including the four-seam fastball, two-seam fastball, and, his personal favorite, the split-finger fastball. There is no actual throwing in this video, so master these grips and then get out there and throw some pitches!
How To: Cook a whole salmon
From the Tesco Food Club comes a delicious whole salmon recipe. Though the dish looks impressive, the actual process is fairly simple. You just wrap your fish in some foil and bake. Serve with some fresh cucumbers, and you have a dish guaranteed to refresh and impress.
How To: Origami a pinwheel cube
In this video, learn how to fold an origami pinwheel cube. (Remember, it's not an actual pinwheel but a cube.)
How To: Learn a few basic 3 club tricks
These tricks are all based on nothing more than solid command of double flips. Watch an actual demonstration of double flips. Learn how to use consistency and command.
How To: Make vegan lentil burgers
If you missed my performance at this year's Vegetarian Food Fair - or if you spent the whole session marveling at my incredible charisma and missed the actual content of the demo - here's a more permanent version. Like most things I do, the recipe changed since we shot this - try adding some apple cider vinegar to the mix for a different flavor!
How To: Fake break your arm as a prank
Here's a good way to prank all of your friends! This is how to make your friends think that you broke your arm. Don't worry, there is no actual breaking of any arm in the process of this prank. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
How To: Use the bass, mid, and top controls in the mix
In this video I will show you by using the bass, mid and top in the mix you can take a mix to the next level. Points to remember:
How To: Combine 3 Videos Seamlessly in After Effects
Get past the intro and then you will get to the actual tutorial. This blending technique was used in the short film Tin Trio. This effect allows you to combine multiple videos shot with a locked off camera.
How To: Make an incision when dissecting a frog
See how to virtually dissect a frog without having to smell the formaldehyde. Net Frog guides you through a frog dissection that you can use as practice before or instead of an actual dissection. Please note: each step of the dissection is it's own video. Finish the step, then proceed to the next video!
How To: Install OpenVAS for Broad Vulnerability Assessment
OpenVAS is a powerful vulnerability assessment tool. Forked from Nessus after Nessus became a proprietary product, OpenVAS stepped in to fill the niche. OpenVAS really shines for information gathering in large networks where manual scanning to establish a foothold can be time-consuming. OpenVAS is also helpful for administrators who need to identify potential security issues on a network.
How To: Build a Puzzle Box
Watch the video and animation for to see how it works. The drawing(free PDF download) is included in the description of the videos.
How To: Do Your First Pull-Up and More
If you can't do single pull-up, this video walks you through from negative chin-ups to the first actual, reall pull-up and more.
News: Wikileaks Under Pressure
It's been almost a year since all major banks blockaded WikiLeaks from recieving funds. It's their only source of actual revenue, so help out if you can.
How To: Create a sexy Marilyn Monroe makeup look for Halloween
Even fifty years after her death, Marilyn Monroe still fascinates and captivates the public interest. While her life and death will forever remain shrouded in mystery, there is one thing we know for certain: The woman was damn hot.
How To: Sew a great DIY cosplay costume
Sewing your own cosplay costume requires a massive investment of time, energy, and sewing skills. Before you get started, you should watch all of this three-part video tutorial on sewing cosplay costumes. It covers everything from buying fabric to the actual sewing and everything in between, and should have you ready for you next anime convention in no time.
How To: Prank Your Friends into Licking Vegemite Off a Leather Kangaroo Scrotum
Your cultural experiences growing up shape the kinds of food that you like, and nowhere is this more evident than in the case of Vegemite.
How To: Create a film burn effect using Premiere Pro
Film burn was really annoying all those years ago when we used to have actual film and it used to actually burn. Now its acquired chic status, and people want it to add it to their digital films. This video will teach you how to create film burn effects using the Adobe Premiere Pro film editing software. This technique is very popular for Western and skateboarding films, so if you are into creating either of those types of videos this is a must-watch!
How To: Create a dazzling mermaid Halloween makeup look
Unless you're an actual mermaid or a member of the Na'vi, this insane mermaid look probably won't get you any propositions on the street.