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How To: Set up an HDRI scene in MAXON Cinema 4D

This simple tutorial explains how to set up an HDRI scene within MAXON Cinema 4D. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this free video software tutorial. For more information, and to get started using this trick in your own Cinema 4D projects, watch this 3D modeler's guide.

How To: Make a Clone Sargent Denal custom Lego minifigure

Sargent Denal is one of the most decorated members of the Clone Army, and thus an important player in the Clone Wars saga of the Star Wars series. This video features detailed instructions for making a custom Lego minifigure of the Sargent for use in any Clone Wars scenes you may be concocting for your Lego army. Or you could just make a scene of Denal buying milk at the shops. Either would be cool.

How To: Build a galaxy scene from scratch in After Effects CS5

Learn how to create a stars-and-planets galaxy scene from scratch when using After Effects CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with CS5's new features, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started making your own starscapes, watch this free video guide.

How To: Fake depth of field with lens blur in Photoshop

Want to blow out everything behind a foreground object but don't have $500 to drop on used DSLR camera? Then the filter trick outlined in this 17-minute Photoshop CS4 tutorial is for you. Using lens blur, one can create convincing depth of field reminiscent of a view camera or a wide-aperture lens. This technique is complex and requires some real observation and thought, but can produce beautiful results.

How To: Spike emo/scene hair for girls

If you are a girl and you want to make spiked emo or scene hair you should first start by putting root lifter into the back of your hair, or where you plan on making your hair big. Make sure your hair is extremely dry before you straighten it. Put a little hair spray in your hair. Now, grab a section of your hair, tease it a little, put hair spray in it and continue to tease it. Continue to do this wherever you want you hair to be spikey and big. This should be in the back of your hair and ar...

How to Do dribble tricks: Ronldinho, backheel & pullback

To perform the Ronldinho trick you must drag the ball with the inside of your foot in a sweeping motion, this puts you and the ball into a movement, instead of dribbling out of a standstill. To perform the back heel you must step over the ball and push it with your heel to the leg behind. To perform the pullback you have to kick the ball to the other leg, then you stop it at the top, and then you pull the ball back.

How To: Master jump shot with Ray Allen

Ray Allen teaches you how to master a jump shot. Jump shooting is important for getting a leg up on the defense. This TNT NBA Fundamentals shows you how to get your knees bent, follow through and consistency. You should get lift on every jump shot whether you are wide open or behind a 7 foot defender.

How To: Do the Leg Catch freestyle soccer trick

Leg or heel catches are a great place for those new to the exciting world of freestyle soccer to start, as it isn't TOO challenging. All you have to do is flick the ball up and behind you and catch it against your heel in the crook of your bent leg. The video will show you everything you need to know and offers great tips on proper execution.

How To: Add top spin to a tennis serve

Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to add more spin to your serve or how to hit a kick serve. The serve is one of the most important shots in the game of tennis. Learn how to add top spin to a tennis ball in this tennis video lesson.

How To: Bunt a baseball

Check out this instructional baseball video that demonstrates how to bunt a baseball. A bunt is a great way to advance the runners. Learn the right way to bunt from a professional baseball player in this batting video.

How To: Perform a wrist shot

Check out this instructional hockey video that demonstrates how to take a wrist shot. Wrist shots in hockey are fundamental striking shots. Learn ice hockey skills and moves in this sports video on how to play hockey.

How To: Make a Steadicam flying camera support

Garret Brown's original Steadicam® is an icon that revolutionized filmmaking. Being the first and the best, it naturally and justifiably commands a premium price. It is for this reason that homemade DIY Flying Camera Supports have been around since at least 1977, just one short year after Mr. Brown's invention. With this tradition in mind, learn the two fundamental principles behind the Steadicam and how to build your own Flying Camera Support by watching this video filmmaking tutorial.

How To: Beat the stuffed animal crane game

Tired of loosing your money on the stuffed animal crane machine? Beat that carnival crane game and get the stuffed animal you want once and for all. Frustration no more! This conning how-to video will show you the physics behind the stuffed animal crane and how you can beat it. Pay close attention to this instructional video and learn how to con the crane machine to win every time.