How To: Use hinge constraint dynamics in Maya
This two part tutorial covers creating and using hinge constraints in the dynamics part of Maya. Learn how to set active and passive rigid bodies and create a playground see saw animation.
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How To: Use pin constraints in Maya
This 2 part Maya tutorial covers how to use pin constraints and how they differ from dynamic constraints.
How To: Merge points and edges on geometry in Blender
This Blender tutorial covers snapping points and merging objects as well as lofting between edges.
How To: Cast a Wicca ritual bath spell
This Wicca video covers the first degree spell, or ritual bath. Learn how to do this spell in the form of a ritual bath.
How To: Create displacement maps in Zbrush for Maya
This covers displacement mapping in a WHOLE new way in the Maya Zbrush workflow. Using Alpha grabs in Zbrush you are able to displace geometry in Maya.
How To: Do a manual on a scooter
This is a tutorial explaining how to do a manual on a scooter. It covers different aspects of the manual, such as foot placement and control. With these tips, you should be doing a manual on your scooter in no time.
How To: Use a clay extruder and make beads with it
This video covers the basics on using and cleaning a Makin's Ultimate Clay Extruder plus a tutorial on how to make coiled extruder beads from polymer clay.
How To: Create good flowing geometry in Maya
This two part Maya tutorial explains many elements of modeling and how to make sure you create geometry that is well constructed with good flow. It covers cutting holes in objects / Flowing one weird form into the next and still maintaining uniformed polys across the 3d surface.
How To: Patch a hole in jeans
Whether you're making a punk fashion statement or you really need to cover up an embarrassing hole, sewing a patch on your favorite jeans is a project that you can get done in a snap.
How To: Obtain free and legal music for your amateur filming
Several great YouTubers have had their accounts suspended for illegally using copyrighted music from those easily agitated big record labels. This episode of Jim Shorts covers places you can go to find awesome music for your videos that won't end your YouTube career.
How To: Make nitrogen triiodide
Learn how to make nitrogen triiodide (NI3), the main ingredient of the small, paper-covered parcels that you throw at the ground to make a snapping noise, with household chemicals and items. This chemical is very unstable, so please exercise caution.
How To: Use the vocoder of the Motif XS with a microphone
This is an in depth tutorial on how to use the Motif XS vocoder. Subjects covered are: which microphone to use for vocoding, how to connect the mic, how to set up the parameters from utility mode and a short demo of the 4 basic vocoder voices from the Motif XS ROM.
How To: Stich photos together into a panoramic in Autostitch
This video covers how to stitch consecutive photos together to make one large panoramic shot using a free program called Autostitch ( http://www.cs.ubc.ca/~mbrown/ autostitch/autostitch.html)
How To: Stay fueled and eat right for mountain biking
Proper nutrition is an important part of every strenuous sport, and mountain biking is no exception. This video features a professional mountain bike racer walking you through her nutritional regimen. Topics covered include when to eat before a race, what to eat, and what beverages to use during the race to keep your energy up and improve your ride.
How To: Play safe in 9 ball
Learn the basics of safety play in 9 ball pool. This video covers some common misconceptions regarding breaking and running that many beginners hold.
How To: Play "Truly Madly Deeply" by Savage Garden on guitar
Lean how to play "Truly Madly Deeply" by Savage Garden original song and covered by Cascada on the guitar.
How To: Cover the pass in a 4-3 football defense
Tips for defensive containment with 4-3 set. Learn pass coverage assignments with expert tips and advice on the 4-3 defense in football .
How To: Use network paths in Houdini
This video covers network paths and how to use them and understand how they work in Houdini. This is part of learning how to use the interface properly.
How To: Start a charcoal grill & grill vegetables
Watch this video to learn how to grill. This video from ThreadBangers covers starting a charcoal grill and grilling vegetables
How To: Spin the "4-beat windmill" and "matrix move" for poi
This video covers the 4-beat windmill and corkscrew, the matrix move, the 4X4 fountain, and an update on colecord. Poi is a unique dance with origins in New Zealand. Check it out.
How To: Use methods in C++
Watch this video to learn how to use methods with C++. The video also covers ISO standard C++ and library headers.
How To: Create an OOP design with C++
Watch this video to learn how to create OOP design with C++. This video also covers public and private variables and functions.
How To: Cover your acne with makeup for a flawless complexion
Learn how to create a flawless complexion even when your acne flares up.
How To: Use conditional operators in C++
Watch this video to learn how to use conditional operators in C++. This video also covers the rules of scope/visibility of loops.
How To: Use void functions with C++
Watch this video to learn how to use void functions with C++. The video also covers the use of more than one return statement, immediate return, and variable scope/visibility.
How To: Use function definitions is C++
Watch this video to learn how to use function definitions in C++. The topics of declaration order and calling/returning are also covered.
How To: Print text with C++
Watch this video to learn how to print text with C++. Other topics covered in this video include semicolon usage, whitespace, and case sensitivity.
How To: Use fundamental functions in C++
Watch this video to learn about the fundamental commands of C++. Also covered are the topics of custom commands, different file types, headers, and the main function.
How To: Say 'hello world' in C++
Watch this video to get set up with C++. The video covers creating a project, what to do with the console window, hello world code, and the debugging process.
How To: Use the clone stamp tool in Photoshop
This one minute Photoshop tip covers using the Clone Tool - aligned and un-aligned.
How To: Pass the test when you haven’t read the book
You kept putting off reading the book, now the test is tomorrow and you haven’t even cracked the cover! Here’s how to pass anyway.
How To: Create hair in Maya and transfer it to Zbrush
This tutorial covers using Paint effects with Maya to quickly make hair and export it to Zbrush for your Zbrush models.
How To: Join models using topololgy tools in Zbrush 3.1
This tutorial covers joining models together using topology tools. You'll join a head with good topology with the body from another model.
How To: Use and combine subtools in Zbrush
Lesson 8 of Jason Welsh's Zbrush tutorial series covers how to use and combine subtools.
How To: Do two handed 16th note drum beats
The two-handed sixteenth note drum beats featured in this lesson are a little different than anything covered in previous lessons. Unlike the regular sixteenth note beats, these patterns have the hands alternating between the hi-hats and snare for the entire measure.
How To: Make latte art
This is a great coffee art design (latte art) design that is sure to impress your friends and customers. It was actually the design we used on the cover of our first book, bean there, drunk that… Enjoy!
How To: Disassemble a Dewalt 36V battery
Here is the safe way to disassemble the Dewalt 36V A123 battery pack -- WITHOUT BLOWING THE BMS (metal covered circuit on top of cells) to use the cells with an electric bike or whatever.
How To: Clear your Internet history in Safari
Have you been on a "Safari" that you'd rather not let others find out about? Stop living in fear. Here's how to cover your tracks.
How To: Play double bass drum fills
You can use your double bass drum pedals for more than just unique drum beats. This free video lesson covers five simple double bass drum fills that incorporate the hands and the feet. They build upon what you've learned in the double bass drum warm-ups section. Watch the lesson for demonstrations of all five patterns.
How To: Publish Quartz Composer inputs to VDMX
This tutorial covers how to publish attributes from a quartz object so they can be controlled in VDMX.