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How To: Create bump maps from color maps in 3ds Max 8

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.

How To: Model a human ear in Maya

In our opinion, human body parts are some of the hardest things an artist can draw. When it comes to parts like hands and ears, we generally settle for a basic, rudimentary rendering because achieving a realistic portrayal seems so hard. If you're looking for quality, though, then Maya modeling software is an excellent way to achieve it.

How To: Create the nude eye look

Get a head start on one of Fall's hottest looks for eyes. It's all about really tight liner, lush lashes and a deep lip. Here, Smashbox artist, Hank Hoffman, demonstrates how to turn this high fashion inspiration into an everyday reality.

How To: Use MIDI and Auto-Tune in conjunction with Pro Tools

Targeting Notes and Creating Harmonies Using MIDI -- Jeff Dykhouse shows us how to use MIDI to tell Auto-Tune which notes to tune. In addition, you can use this technique to create harmonies. Antares Auto-Tune is the fastest, easiest, and highest quality tool for pitch correction. Use this in conjunction with DigiDesign's Pro Tools for awesome sounds.

How To: Use VLC free media player

Learn the basics of VLC player - a free media player that plays almost all video formats (including Flash .flv) as well as DVDs. Learn how to use VLC player to play videos and DVDs as well as how to adjust the aspect ratio, filter videos, or adjust audio quality.

How To: Make your own lightning globe

This instructional video will show you how to make one of those cool lightning globes with about $5.00 worth of parts.WARNING This makes use of some very high voltage. It could be potentially lethal, especially if you are standing in a puddle of water. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to build a lightning globe.