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How To: Use clusters in Maya 8.5

Need a little help with your Autodesk Maya 8.5? Are those 3D animated objects frustrating you? Is 3D modeling just a huge headache for you? Well, this video Maya tutorial might help a bit. You need to know what to constrain and what not to constrain. So, you'll learn here how to create clusters.

How To: Clean up geometry in Maya 8.5

If you're a master at Autodesk Maya 8.5, then great, but if you are feeling a bit rusty, maybe this review on cleaning up your geometry will help. This video tutorial will help your animated character come to life in Maya by doing a little geometry cleanup. So, for great 3D modeling tactics, check this Maya video out, reviewing freeze transformation, parenting, binding, smoothing...

How To: Use an ISA server

So what exactly is ISA Server? ISA Server, which stands for Internet Security and Acceleration Server, is Microsoft's software-based firewall, proxy, and web caching service/product. Now what does all of that mean? This video helps explain it!

How To: Mulch a garden

Gardening doesn't have to be a lot of work, especially if you use mulch in your vegetable and ornamental beds and pathways. Mulch is a huge garden time saver because it helps prevent weeds, reduces the need to water, moderates soil temperatures, adds organic matter to the soil as it breaks down and helps your garden look tidy.

How To: Create a realistic looking cut using cinema makeup

In this video, we learn how to create a realistic looking cut using cinema makeup. Start out by using silicone putty on the face to help make the cut on the face look more real than ever. Use brushes and a spatula to help mix colors together and apply to your face flawlessly. Also make sure you have fake blood with you so you can apply to the face to make look more realistic. After you have let the silicone dry, start to apply the red, dark red, and black colors onto it and blend to create a ...

How To: Choose the correct size for your snowboard

In this video, Sierra Snowboard gives us some tips on how to select the snowboard that's right for you. Each board comes in a number of different sizes, and most boards come with a size chart specific for that board. These charts can be vague, but are good starting points for selecting your size. One thing to consider is your bossy type. The weight of the rider is the primary factor in selecting the size of a snowboard. You'll notice that the height of a rider is not listed on a size chart. I...

How To: Use NLP anchoring

Here is a Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) anchoring technique to help you neutralize negative thoughts and emotions. NLP anchoring is a simple, yet safe and powerful tool for self improvement and growth.

How To: Enhance back bending with a yoga cactus arm movement

Learn a few yoga movements that will help you improve your posture and poses in yoga. In this yoga how-to video Kira Ryders plays with Cactus Arm Action. This yoga Cactus Arm Action helps you find the alignment of the shoulders for upward facing bow pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) while standing up. This movement also helps bring awareness to the support needed for back bending and inversions in yoga.

How To: Perform a drill to help your golf club release

In this video golf lesson, instructor Steve Bishop discusses a popular drill designed to help you learn the proper release. This tip will help increase your distance and accuracy by getting fully extended and allowing the clubface to rotate at the correct amount for a straighter ball flight on your full swing shots.

How To: Relieve stress with tapping

Stressed? This video shows you how Tapping (EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique) could help. Notice if you find yourself feeling differently about stressful situations after applying the technique. Sometimes the change is dramatic - although sometimes it is subtle so note carefully any changes. THis is a style of self-hypnosis and acupressure.

How To: Become happier

Skip the pharmaceuticals and the endless scratch on win lottery tickets. Here are some concrete happiness boosters. You will need more sleep, the willingness to help others, a grateful attitude, strong social ties, an exercise program, fun plans, lowered expectations, and optional: spiritualism. Watch this video for advice on how to become happier.

How To: Remember a list of random words

In this video, US Memory Champion Chester Santos teaches you how to expand and improve your memory by using a few simple techniques. Word visualizing allows you to create associations which help to remember individual words. Memory can be increased in a fun and easy way by taking advantage of Santos' cool and unique method of associative thinking. You will hopefully never forget your shopping list again!

How To: Be your own life coach

Many people have personal trainers in the gym. What about personal trainers for you entire life? Many celebrities hire life coaches to help them fix their lives. What do you do when you can not afford one? Watch this video tutorials for tips from a celebrity life coach on how to create big dreams and start living them.

How To: Treat PTSD & practice memory release with tapping

EFT is a highly effective way of dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). If you have an event in your life that you need to be at peace with, this video will help you. Tapping (EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique) is a way to take away the emotional component of the memory. If you find the event too painful to visit on your own, please consult a qualified EFT Practitioner.

How To: Do the Smasher achievement in Soul Calibur IV

In this video, we learn how to do the Smasher achievement in Soul Calibur IV. To do this, you will knock three pieces of equipment off of your enemy. To start, you will first need to hit your enemy using anything that you can. To help, make your own custom character before you start. After this, you will kick the person you are up against and continue to hammer away until you finish knocking three pieces off of them. There will be a status bar at the top that has your health on it to help you...

How To: Start an urban living indoor garden during the winter

In this tutorial, we learn how to start an urban living indoor garden during the winter. You can easily place a shelving unit over the side of a window sill. This will also need a fastener attached to it to give it extra support. After this, you will need to install florescent tubes at the top of the shelving to help your indoor garden grow. Use small plastic bins to plant your seedlings in. These are perfect for a small greenhouse that you can place on the shelves and leave to grow with just...

How To: Use a metrenome to improve your internal clock with Pathik Desai

Even though this video is for guitar, learning how to improve your internal clock to feel tempos and measures is important for ALL instruments. If you can't sync up with a metrenome you can't sync up with the drums, and quite frankly no one will want to play with you at that point. But don't worry, if you're having trouble with your timing and are looking for a way to help improve your internal clock, Pathik Desai from Musician's Institute, has a great lesson in store for you! You'll learn so...

How To: Reduce anxiety using yoga with Tara Stiles

Tara Stiles teaches us how to reduce anxiety using yoga in this video. You can do this any time of the day, and it will help you relax and have some time for yourself. Start by sitting up against a flat surface, and rest your hands on your knees. Close your eyes for a few minutes, following your breath. The thoughts will still happen in your head, but try to focus on your breathe as much as you can. After you do this, take your body to the side and bring your arm around your head while lookin...

How To: Safely lockout electrical disconnects during repairs

This video aimed at electricians, is designed to help employers and employees what is required in the standard that is applied for the control of energy during maintenance and servicing of equipment and machinery. Employers are required by law to develop proper lockout safety procedures and provide proper protection materials and safety training. This video is highly important for any electrician, apprentice or journeyman, because it will help prevent injury… or even death.