How To: Model a human torso in Maya
A demonstration of how to model a human torso simply and effectively using image planes in Maya. This is a detailed tutorial but it will help if you are familiar with the Maya interface.
A demonstration of how to model a human torso simply and effectively using image planes in Maya. This is a detailed tutorial but it will help if you are familiar with the Maya interface.
Like other minor chords, this one should be a piece of cake if you know your major chords! Here we will learn the E7 chord, with Charles Sedlak. Yes, that's right - the E7 chord. If your fingers are bleeding from those strings, good. Calluses help.
You can see many of the elements of the major chords in the C7 chord. Here we will learn this chord, and here we will become rock gods, with help from Charles Sedlak, that is. It does take time and patience though.
Master the A7 chord on your acoustic guitar, with help from no other than Charles Sedlak. Remember the A chord? Well, all you do is lift one finger off the strings! That's it!
Minor chords sometimes have a sadness to them, but will help you beautify your playing. In this section from Charles Sedlak, we will cover these chords. Don't cry though when you're strumming those strings... just take a deep breath, and pour those chords out.
Master the F major chord on your acoustic guitar, with help from Charles Sedlak. If you can master this, the rest is downhill - you pretty much have it made. Watch out though, you have to cover two strings with one finger!
Charles Sedlak helps you improve the sounds of your chords by studying the correct manner in which to position your fingers. Want to be a master guitar player? It all starts here.
Gizmo, the dog, must learn how to control his aggression in order to coexist with others in his home and on the street. Get tips from The Dog Whisperer on how control your dog's aggression.
This is a short video for numbers 1 to 10 in the Polish language. It should help to understand how Polish should be pronounced as well as to learn some of the first ten digits.
Violin Lesson #39 -- Playing in Tune. Todd Ehle talks about playing in tune here, with a little help from an electronic tuner.
Violin Lesson #17 -- the Rebound. Todd Ehle teaches the rebound, a technique learned from Richard Fuchs, a student of Paul Rolland, in this lesson. Knowing about retake-lifts will help.
Kris leads you through a technique to help increase your speed reading skills in this 2-part lesson.
This is a wonderful recipe of mashed potatoes with onions made by Beatle Paul McCartney. He cooks with the help of 'Glovie' his puppet.
This video looks at ways to insulate garage doors to help keep the shop cool in the summer, and warm in the winter.
Watch this video a few times to learn how to make a paper toy transformer. Although this video is fast paced, the text will help you follow along.
A Photoshop tutorial on how to use the Magic Wand Tool. This covers the options within the tool that are available and helps you gain maximum knowledge and control of the tool.
Learn how to make a pen in which to easily conceal and retrieve test and exam answers by watching this how-to video. If you're too lazy to do your reading, or you don't think you have a prayer of passing, try a cheat sheet. Check out this video tutorial and learn how to hide answers or notes on a pen. Just remember, you're only cheating yourself by not studying.
Six-Time Ironman Champion Dave Scott demonstrates several techniques to help ensure you're getting the most from your swim strokes.
A neti pot is supposed to help balance your energy or something, but mostly it shoots liquid up in your nasal passages and sucks. It sucks like hell. If anyone tells you to use one, don't. The bit at the beginning is kosher salt and warm water, which is what you're supposed to use in a neti pot.
Learn how to improve your speed, muscle stretch and agility for football with the help of these box jumps.
This video will show you how to download old school Nintendo (NES) games on your iPod Touch. This will also work with an iPhone.
Have you ever found your video images over-exposed? Or under-exposed?
Make a cake that looks like it came from a professional without leaving your own home. Just watch this how-to video. Working with fondant is a lot like playing with playdough. Surprise your family with a colorful and tasty treat, or get them to help! Watch this video baking tutorial and learn how to decorate a cake with fondant.
Don't have any friends to act in your movies? No problem! This week on BFX, we'll show you how to build a miniature puppet to star in your next project. Don't have any friends? We can't help you there.
This pool shooting tutorial demonstrates how to pocket an object ball that is frozen between a rail and the cue ball. A right English technique on the cue ball will transfer as a left English on the object ball, freeing it from the rail and helping it go into a pocket.
Part one of a two-oart walkthrough of Mission 9 of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition (on extreme difficulty) for the XBox 360 and PC. This tutorial includes a voice over to help guide you through the level.
Gary Vaynerchuk and the WLTV team have a lot to celebrate and today’s show uses some bubbles to do that! Watch as Gary helps you learn how to pick a good champagne (remember this means they have to be from FRANCE).
Tapping can help to free you from persistent or inappropriate negative emotions. Sometimes these emotions make sense. If someone close to you dies, or a relationship ends, you're going to feel sad. But sometimes we feel depressed for no good reason, or very angry with someone who hasn't really done anything to deserve it. You're the only judge of whether or not an emotion is appropriate or inappropriate.
In honor of Snakes on a Plane, bartender Anthony uses a sweetened whiskey to make a Snake bite. Even if it doesn't make the movie more enjoyable, it may help you to at least forget you watched it.
This video is a cardio workout for your butt, hips, thighs and legs. You will need a bottle of water and a face towel. For better results do the different workouts twice a day. This will help in loosing weight. If you just want to tone your body once a day is fine.
The Ornstein and Smough boss fight is fairly long, but if you're hoping to defeat the Dark Souls boss fight, you'll need to pull out all the tricks. The Dragon Slayer and Executioner are tough opponents, but this gameplay video should help you defeat them.
The Minecraft 1.9 prerelease beta has begun. This guide will help walk you through the process of downloading, installing, and upgrading your version of Minecraft to the 1.9 pre-release so that you can try out the new biomes and snow golems for yourself.
Struggling to defeat Queen Myrrah in Gears of War 3? Well, if the last boss fight is giving you some trouble, this walkthrough from Giant Bomb should help you out a ton! This specific boss battle guide takes place on hardcore difficulty.
The effective use of Geo Blocks in Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten is key. They provide buffs and stat increases to your players and can help turn the tide of battle against your enemies. Take a look at this Geo Block tutorial to find out how to leverage them effectively in Disgaea 4.
The battery manager is a tool in the settings of the Droid Bionic Android smartphone. With it, you can create profiles that help you increase the battery life on your Droid Bionic with presets such as "Maximum battery saver", "Nighttime saver", and "Performance mode." Pick the option that best suits you so that you can take advantage of that 4G Verizon Wireless connection.
Beating Jaron Namir can be a somewhat difficult if you do not have the right weapons. This guide will help you learn how to defeat the Deus Ex: Human Revolution boss so that you can earn 'The Snake' achievement on the Xbox 360 and trophy on the PS3.
If you're a filmmaker with bigger ideas than your budget, Indy Mogul is here to help with Backyard FX. Learn how to build a camera mount for a car that costs less than 40 dollars. Using suctions cups, you can rig a camera on the front of a car.
Trying to get the look of a Windows7 phone on your Android device? This video will show you three apps that allow you to customize your phone's appearance to mimic Windows7. These apps will help you organize your Android device the way you want it.
Pawnshops aren't exactly the most sacred places, so is it any surprise that one of the Street Crime missions in L.A. Noire is Pawnshop Holdup? Help protect the stuff people had to hawk when they were in a bind by watching this walkthrough video.
If tension is bothering you, take some time to relax and let the stress melt away by practicing the Reversed Corpse pose, or Adavasana. This simple exercise can help you relax your body and mind, by focusing on your breathing you will find relief from stress and tension.