MDD files are a great way to bring in character animation or any deformation based animation from other 3D software systems. This modo 301 video reviews the basic method for import and use of MDD files. Learn how to load MDD files and apply them to a specific object in a modo 301 project.
These Houdini 9 software lessons illustrate a means of animating a surface without keyframes and/or character tools. Learn how to animate using the Spring SOP in Houdini 9.
In this ESL how to video we look at your character and the English words that describe it. The way you act or the way you behave among other people is very important... at least it is to you! Learn how you can use positive and negative descriptive words to talk about yourself with this English tutorial.
This Zbrush tutorial shows you how to make a biped character out of Zspheres.
How to unlock the hidden character Wolf on Super Smash Bros Brawl (SSBB).
Learn how simple it can be to write out numbers in Japanese using Kanji characters by watching this video.
In this video on Super Smash Bros Brawl (SSBB) for the Nintendo Wii, I showcase how Zelda and Sheik work, including their move properties and some strategies that might be incorporated into their eventual metagame. I also show how their moves changed from Melee.
How to make Miis for your Nintendo Wii that look like Mario Bros. characters - Mario, Luigi, Wario, and Waluigi.
Have you ever wondered how to create your own cartoon character? In this video tutorial you will learn to create your own cartoon head from within Macromedia Flash. This is the first installment of the two-part tutorial.
Add a little bounce to your crafting with Trampoline v1.3 for Minecraft 1.8. This mod will allow you to build a trampoline in Minecraft that will bounce your character to new heights (along with other creatures and objects that land on it). Visit the official Trampoline mod thread on the Minecraft Forums to download the file.
If you're trying to figure out how to play the Disgaea 4 combat modes effectively, take a look at this guide on positioning, attacking, defending, and more while fighting against opponents in the PS3 game. The combat can be a little confusing but there are many different options such as team attacks and combo attacks. This tutorial will give you some understanding of the early fights in the game.
A DLC update to Mortal Kombat 9 has introduced the blood thirsty combatant Skarlet to the mix. Like the other Mortal Kombat characters, Skarlet comes equipped with several fatalities unlockable using the right button combinations. Take a look at the top of the screen as the folks at Rooster Teeth showcase each of her fatalities for the correct button combination necessary to perform them!
Check out this video to learn how to use TerrariaViewer to edit your inventory in Terraria 1.0.5. You can outfit your character with any items you want, control the game in a whole new way with this Terraria cheat.
One of the characters you can plays as in Terraria is the Archer. If you are interested in playing as the Archer, you should watch this video to get the inside scoop on the weapons and crafting recipes you'll need.
Your Terraria character has been wearing the same outfit for weeks now! Time to freshen up your look. Watch this video and learn how to craft a robe in Terraria. In Terraria you can build anything, why not build yourself some nice clothes.
Check out this video to learn a great way to customize your Minecraft skin with Skincraft. Skincraft is a Minecraft skin creator that you can use to make your own Minecraft skin. Make your own character to explore your Minecraft world!
Here's a handy guide to unlocking all of the alternate costumes available from the Krypt in Mortal Kombat 9, on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles. Expand your Mortal Kombat wardrobe by exploring the Krypt and purchasing the alternative costumes for your favorite characters.
Take your cartooning to the next level! This video will show you how you can make your cartoon characters more expressing and emotive with outrageous facial expressions. Watch the artist demonstrate a full range of facial expressions and you will learn how to draw.
If you are looking to expand your inventory of cartoon characters, this video will show you how to draw everyone's favorite great ape, the gorilla. Gorillas make a great addition to any scene in a comic strip or single panel cartoon. Happy drawing!
Birds are a challenging subject for any artist, cartoonists included. Watch this professional cartoon artist demonstrate his technique for drawing cartoon birds that are lively and fun. These birds fly around the page. If you are looking to add birds to your cartoon portfolio, watch this video.
You can personalize not only your avatar in Minecraft, you can also create custom skins for the monsters and animals as well. This tutorial shows you how to create these custom skins using Adobe Photoshop (though it will probably work for other graphics programs as well).
This is a fun little Easter egg waiting for characters to discover in the Outland section of World of Warcraft. This tutorial shows you precisely how to find this rather creepy troll in the game. You'll probably need a mount to get there easily.
This tutorial has been inspired by the character Piglet, from the Winnie the Pooh books. You'll need to have mastered the basic triangle folding techniques for 3-D origami, and, of course, have lots of pink paper to make this project!
The key to being a good PvP (player vs player, or player versus player) character in World of Warcraft boils down to one thing: resilience. Here is how to be a good PvPer in WoW without turning into a griefer.
This tutorial is great for anyone who wants some good ideas on how to set up the keybinding for your World of Warcraft character. It's always a good idea to cluster the keybindings around your dominant hand for maximum efficiency.
This is a very specialized guide for players of World of Warcraft, especially the Cataclysm expansion. The video shows you how to construct an elemental shaman as the perfect DPS machine, making you a valuable addition to any raid or instance.
You're at the final encounter, so make sure your party doesn't get completely wiped! This video is a guide to defeating Nefarian, the final encounter in the Blackwing Descent instance on World of Warcraft. You'll need quite a lot of DPS characters, and don't forget the healers.
By following along with these tutorials, you can learn not only how to draw the popular Nintendo character Sonic the Hedgehog, you will also be able to master many of the basic and intermediate drawing tools available in Adobe Illustrator 5.
Natalie Portman's character in her much buzzed about movie, "Black Swan," is that of a star prima ballerina who's falling apart internally. Fearing that her power will be usurped by an up-and-coming balleria (played by Mila Kunis), her psyche slowly disintegrates and she morphs into this creepy beautiful black swan.
This video has been made especially for noobs - if you're a new player in the World of Warcraft, watch this! You'll learn how to make a balanced, effective Goblin Hunter character so you can play your most effective game and not hold your friends back.
Looking for Mercy, the unique machine gun in Fallout: New Vegas? To get it, you will have to fight past the legendary Deathclaw. Make sure you are at least a mid to high level character before attempting to retrieve this weapon.
Boone is an option as a companion in Fallout: New Vegas, and is a pretty handy shot with a sniper rifle. This video shows you how you can find Boone and convince him in dialog to join up with your character.
Want to draw your favorite comic book characters? This tutorial shows you how you can use Photoshop to draw a sketch of Spider Woman. Starting with some basic shapes, here's how you can make a realistic and detailed drawing of Spider-Woman.
Want to know the secret to getting an insanely high number of kills on Modern Warfare 2? This tutorial shows you how to get lots of kills on your games. The secret is to not try and protect your character from dying.
The Spear Master's two greatest abilities are camoflauge and close combat, which can make him a deadly opponent on any battlefield. He is ideal for hit and run tactics, and this video shows you the best way to use Spear Master in your Bloodline Champions game.
Thorn is a tank you can play in the newest free to play game, Bloodline Champions! Thorn's powers are all derived from nature, such as Earth Blast. This video shows you some good strategies you can use when playing with Thorn.
You can download Freemind for free from SourceForge.net, which will let you create and customize your own mind maps. These, in turn, you can use to plot a dramatic and exciting crime novel by organizing all the different aspects of the story, such as plot, setting, characters and motive.
The Mind Map is a technique you can use when writing your next novel, article, technical document or any other project. Create character profiles, plot arcs or design the main goal of your article by using this innovative and useful technique for organizing the information in your piece.
Halloween is all about getting wild and crazy with your makeup kit, but that doesn't mean you can't still look pretty while doing it! If you want to get dressed to the nines this Halloween while still staying in character, check out this makeup tutorial.
Become the best at thieving of anyone else on your RuneScape server! Starting as just a level one Pickpocket, this guide shows you how to take your character all the way up to level 99 in thieving! Everyone had better watch their belongings around you.
