This 3ds Max video tutorial goes over how to create bump maps and how to quickly create one using your existing color map as a starting point in Autodesk's 3D Studio Max digital graphic modeling software in conjunction with Adobe Photoshop. It will also cover how to breakup your bump map with high frequency noise at the shader level for those closeup shots.
This video tutorial demonstrates a simple hack for improving the WiFi reception of a USB adapter. To replicate this hack yourself, you'll need the following materials: (1) a WiFi USB adapter, (2) a USB extension cable, (3) a metal strainer, and (4) a pair of scissors. For detailed, step-by-step instructions on improving your WiFi adapter's signal levels, watch this how-to video.
Learn how to breakdown a game level for assets for you maps in Gears of War using the Unreal Engine 3. This example will show you how to create rain.
Making homemade vanilla is as easy as it gets, and will take the flavor in your desserts or cocktails that call for vanilla extract to a whole new level. Learn how to make vanilla from scratch.
This video explains how to unlock the ability to buy Han Solo. You must find 5 characters in order to unlock him.To find them, they are in these levels:
To unlock Ganondorf you must go to classic mode, choose Link or Zelda/Sheik, as many lives and continues and must be hard level or higher. Now beat the Master Hand, and you'll unlock Ganondorf.
Roar! Take your child's imagination to the next level using face paint to create a tiger look.
Orienteering is a challenging outdoor adventure sport enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. This video teaches you how the race works and how to read the maps. You can compete in the race, or simply participate, walk or run, whatever suits your fitness level.
Learn how to do dumbbell fly to presses. Presented by Real Jock Gay Fitness Health & Life. Benefits
This lesson includes six challenging beats that include both snare and bass drum comping. These grooves are sure to challenge your limb-independence, and take your jazz drumming to a new level. Work through them slowly at first, and then increase the speed as you become more confident.
The guys at Parley's Diesel Performance got together with Graydon Blair of Utah BioDiesel Supply show you how to use the Biopro 380 to make brew biodiesel fuel at home on a large level.
Today's word is "visceral". This is an adjective which means being from base emotions or instinctive.
Street View is a new feature of Google Maps that allows you to quickly and easily view and navigate high-resolution, 360 degree street level images of various cities in the US.
To record yourself from a distance with a video camera, build this. Not just for boring static shots, like using a tripod, but for moving shots that you can take along with you. Yes, now you can follow yourself around all day, taping every move, you narcissist.
Once you've adjusted the levels of a photo, the next thing you want to do is color correct. The Photoshop techniques used here compensate for bad AWB (auto white balance) settings on point and shoot cameras, or in situations where you had less than ideal light.
Improve your Japanese vocabulary by watching this video. This short video is intended for entry level Japanese speakers, watch and test your vocabulary.
Improve your Japanese listening skills by watching this video. This short video is intended for entry level Japanese speakers, watch and test your listening ability.
This video is for entry level Japanese language students to help them practice basic conversation. Watch, listen, and repeat.
Learn business English with Video Vocab. This episode introduces English vocabulary related to economics and the economy. This video is for ESL students who are at an intermediate to advanced level.
This video talks about what SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is and designed for the absolute beginner - someone who wants a high-level overview of Reporting Services.
In this episode, Jennifer goes over the use of vocabulary that relates to driving in the English language. This is great for all levels of students learning English as a second language (ESL).
This Photoshop tutorial shows you how to brighten an image using levels and brightness/contrast.
There are many things that can make your audio sound better. One of them is simply making it louder. Just watch this installment of Izzy Video, and see how to adjust audio level in Soundtrack Pro.
An important part of making great cakes involves knowing great decorating techniques. This cake decorating how-to video shows how to flat ice a wedding cake using marzipan. Follow along and learn great tips for working with marzipan and making gorgeous, unique cake decorations.
This episode of Halo 2 tricks explains how to uncover the secret soccer/futbol in the Metropolis level in the Halo 2 campaign.
In this episode of Halo 3 Tricks Stoned, Shane, and Smoogerz show you how to fly around in a dumpster on the campaign level, The Storm.
How do you examine a tortoise to determine its level of health? Does the tortoise need real sunlight or is a UV lamp alone adequate? Is dog food okay as a diet item? What about mites? How can you determine the sex of the tortoise? All this and more is answered by Herpetologist Hillary Dupont, with the help of Host Israel Dupont.
Learn how to do a fluid check on your Nissan Altima with this instructional automotive repair video.
Learn how to instill the principles of zone defensive skills to your team and improve their overall skill on the basketball court. Great for junior level players.
Sadie Nardini teaches you how to get stronger and learn to hover your jump forward (Matrix style) with two practices for any level yoga practitioner.
Sadie Nardini teaches an arm balance sequence for any level to help you learn the foundation of all arm balances and then an advanced series of poses that branch off of the root.
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Berklee professor Paul Schmeling shows ways to perfect your posture and finger position on the keyboard and play your favorite piano piece with a new level of comfort and ease.
Learn how to use the filter effect with a DJ mixer and a CDJ. It's important to explore the full effect of each effect by combining it with other controls. The filter will transition between the bass, mid, and treble or top levels of the music.
Learn how to take the race to a higher level of pace and surge. The surge is the answer to the pass and should be a conscious decision to change your overall pace.
Usually if your toilet is wobbling or loose, it's not because of the toilet - it's because of the floor! In this video you will learn how to level a bathroom floor around a toilet.
In this episode of BFX, Erik from Indy Mogul takes Zombie effects to the next level. If an exposed skull and yummy non-toxic guts are what you dream about, then you're a sick person. However you should still watch this episode in all it's "gory". Also seek mental treatment.
Backpacker magazine associate editors Jason Stevenson and Shannon Davis demonstrate how to estimate your VO2 Max in this April 2007 SkillsCast. Find out how a simple running test can determine your VO2 Max, and why raising your score can make you a better backpacker, increase your endurance and fitness level.
Using a series of submitted images as guides, this video tutorial looks at creating high contrast black & white images as a vehicle of communicating subject relationships. Technically, you will learn to create adjustment layers. Learn also how to use levels to adjust the tones of the image.
This video walkthrough shows you how to beat the England level on Tomb Raider: Legend for the XBox 306 and PC on time trail mode.
This walkthrough shows you how to beat the Outpost Rescue mission (level 11) on Perfect Dark Zero for the XBox 360.
