Sometimes an image needs a little something more than nature gave it. In this clip, learn how to add depth and intensity to your photograph by darkening the sky, just right. This tutorial, hosted by a professional photographer, will walk you through every step you need to follow to achieve this mood in your pictures.
This clip presents detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to destroy a Suzanne object using external plane particles. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, and to get started usng this great trick yourself, take a look!
If you love Thai specialties like red curry beef, you will absolutely adore this steak. In this clip, learn how to make a super easy Thai inspired recipe on your grill this summer. This red curry flank steak will please young and old and bring a unique taste to every table.
This clip offers a short overview on modeling hair using mesh planes in Blender 2.49 or 2.5. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
This quick clip offers a few handy tips and tricks on using the rip tool when working within Blender 2.5. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
This clip presents a general overview on how to keyframes (sometimes written "key frames") in Blender 2.5. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
This clip offers a few quick tips on how to create, edit and otherwise manipulate Shape Keys when using Blender 2.49b or 2.5. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
This clip offers a quick tip on how to view the keys in the 3D View using Blender 2.49b or 2.5. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
This clip offers a few quick tips on scene linking within Blender 2.49b or 2.5. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
This clip offers a number of tips on how to use the Grease Pencil feature within Blender 2.49b or 2.5. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
This clip offers a few quick tips on using the explode modifier in Blender 2.49b or 2.5. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free video tutorial. For more information, including detailed instructions, take a look.
Google Voice is the newest release from the experts at Google. Google Voice is a low-cost Internet phone service that redirects calls to your home phone and works over your WiFi connection. This service is very exciting and useful for those that are looking to save some money on long distance. Google Voice was in limited use for a while and is now available to everyone, so check out this clip and learn how to use it!
In this clip, the ladies of Show Me the Curry teach you how to make delicious Til Sankari or Tilgul. This delightful Indian snack is easy to prepare and tastes amazing. Give it a try and add a little spice to your table!
This clip will show you how to create pure CSS drop down menus without any JavaScript. Whether you're using a fancy WYSIWYG (or what-you-see-is-what-you-get) page editor like Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 or a barebones text editor like Notepad, if you want to build websites, you'll need to have some understanding of HTML (for the structure of your web pages) and CSS (for their style). And this free coder's guide will get you started along that path.
In this clip, you will see how to create a cool parallax effect with some CSS and images. Whether you're using a fancy WYSIWYG (or what-you-see-is-what-you-get) page editor like Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 or a barebones text editor like Notepad, if you want to build websites, you'll need to have some understanding of HTML (for the structure of your web pages) and CSS (for their style). And this free coder's guide will get you started along that path.
This clip presents detailed introduction to the concept of parenting within 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 taking advantage of parenting in your own C4D projects, watch this 3D modeler's guide.
This clip presents detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to create an organic surface with a Metaball Object in 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 effect in your own bio surfaces, watch this 3D modeler's guide.
This clip presents detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to create level templates within Blender. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, and to get started making your wn custom level templates, take a look!
In this clip, learn all about onions and how to cut them without tearing up. Don't cry over cut onions anymore! The girls from Show Me The Curry offer you fantastic tips and fun options for onion cutting.
It happens to the best BBQ chefs - you throw some delicious sausage on the grill and it explodes, spilling all those yummy juices into the pit. In this clip, learn how to prep your sausage before you grill it so that you get the best possible taste and texture. Ryan Farr of 4505 Meats will walk you through the process.
This clip presents a simple trick on how to do masks in the compositing editor, good for color grading and vignetting, not so much for the rest. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look!
This clip presents detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to texture 3D objects with projection painting in Blender 2.5. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look!
What could be more perfect for a summertime barbecue than an All-American flag cake? This sponge cake is easy to make and covered in berries to give it a fresh, warm-weather flavor. If you need a dessert for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, this is the perfect one for you. Start from scratch with the Food Network's Ina Garten, aka the famous Barefoot Contessa, in this clip.
This clip offers detailed, step-by-step instructions how to create a flip page effect animation by manipulating simple deform modifier parameters. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look!
This clip presents a guide on changing the mood and feel of a level by adjusting its ambient colors via GLSL in Blender. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look!
This clip presents a guide to faking ambient occlusion (AO) using vertex colors and nodes with glsl in Blender. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look!
This clip provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to model and render volumetric clouds when working in Blender. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, and to get started rendering volumetric clouds yourself, take a look!
In this tutorial, learn how to trim the hooves of a pet pig so that they can walk more comfortably. Normally, you may need an aneasthetic to help your pig relax, as this process can be quite scary for them. This clipping should not hurt your pig and will makes things much better for your oinking pal.
Keeping your Nook e-reader from Barnes and Noble up to date is a great idea because each new firmware update includes cool new features. If you are having trouble updating your Nook or are not sure how to get started, follow along with this tutorial. In this clip you will get a step by step on how to install your updates via USB.
Inserting computer generated images, like logos and CG characters like the one in this video, into video clips is difficult but highly desirable. This video will teach you how to use motions to do just that in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Use your pen tablet with AutoDesk SketchBook Pro 2010. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular raster graphics editor or a seasoned graphic artist merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software lesson from the folks at Lynda.
See how to encode high-definition video especially for use on Vimeo with Apple's Compressor. Whether you're new to Apple's Final Cut suite of applications or just want to better prepare your video for Vimeo, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For specifics, and to get started optimizing your own video clips for use on Vimeo, watch this Final Cut Pro lesson.
Did you know that the FTC is coming down hard on Kelloggs for making false health claims on popular cereal, Rice Krispies? Check out this tutorial and know what to look for on your box and who to believe. Make sure your kids start out the day on the right foot with a healthy, honest breakfast by following the tips presented in this clip.
In this tutorial, learn all about your new Sony Dash and discover how to use it as a music player by accessing Pandora. In this clip, presented by Sony, you will receive a speedy walk-through so that you can set up Internet radio on your Dash and take it with you whereever you go! Who needs an iPad, when you have Dash?
This clip presents a quick introduction to rendering within Blender, the popular (and free) 3d modeling app. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial from the folks at CG Cookie. For more information, including step-by-step instructions on how to get started rendering, take a look!
This clip presents a general introduction to animating models when working in Blender, the popular (and free) 3D modeling app. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial from the folks at CG Cookie. For more information, including step-by-step instructions on how to create your own simple ani...
This clip covers the very basics of how lighting works within the Blender 3D modeling app. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial from the folks at CG Cookie. For more information, including step-by-step instructions on how to create and manipulate lights, take a look!
In this clip, learn how to create a mint flavored ice cube that you can serve in any drink and add a little freshness to it. These cubes are wonderful in iced tea, cocktails, lemonade and even water!
This clip offers a look at how to measure objects and distances in Blender. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial from the folks at CG Cookie. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look!