How To: Merge geometry in Houdini
When building models in Houdini, you usually build things in parts, and have to merge them together - this tutorial will show you how.
When building models in Houdini, you usually build things in parts, and have to merge them together - this tutorial will show you how.
This advanced origami model involves maker two cranes from a single sheet of paper! The paper design looks like a mutant with 3 wings and 2 heads. Learn how to fold it by watching this video!
This origami hexaflexagon is an action model paper design. Learn how to fold it by watching this video. Then, turn it till your fingers hurt.
Instructions for 'How To Start' the 1930 Hot Rod Surf Ford Model A hot rod. Remember to disconnect the battery terminal when the car is not running. This is a specialized vehicle, but if you happen to buy one you may find this helpful.
Check out this video to learn how to fold this modular origami model made of 30 Nick Robinson's trimodule modules.
An alternative method for folding a closed sink. May be used if you can open the model to the other side
Lay Christopher Fox explains how to create shadows for any model in Revit Architecture 2008.
This tutorial shows you how to create contours for a surface model in Autodesk's Land Desktop software. You can control appearance and labels.
Check out these videos to learn how to cast simple polyurethane molds to for use in model-making, film special effects, fine art, and craft applications. This video does not cover making molds just casting in polyurethane.
Learn how to fold the origami model "Fireworks" designed by Yami Yamauchi. Yami kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Hydrangea" that Shuzo Fujimoto designed. Shuzo kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This two part video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Tyrannosaurus" that John Montroll designed. John kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
In this three part video series, you will be shown how to fold the origami model "Rat" that Eric Joisel designed. Eric kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Snail" that Shiri Daniel designed. Shiri kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you. This is a two part sequence.
Learn how to fold the origami model "Pelican" that John Montroll designed. John kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Rose Brooch" that Sy Chen designed. Sy kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This video series demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Maple Leaf". Jassu" Kyu-seok Oh designed. Jassu kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Cigarette Packet" that David Brill designed. Dave kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This video series demonstrates how to fold the origami model "matchbox" that David Brill designed. Dave kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Blütenkreisel" that Carmen Sprung designed. Carmen kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you. Note that you have to start with an octagon, rather than a square piece of paper.
This video demonstrates how to fold the origami model "Can Love be Squashed?" that Sy Chen designed. Sy kindly gave me permission to make this video accessible to you.
This video shows how to fold a simple origami butterfly. It's a great model for beginners.
Metacreations Bryce is a 3D terrain-generating application. You can build some beautiful landscapes, create animations, and even import 3D models from other programs.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus has practically guaranteed that the virus, along with the phrases "social distancing" and "flattening the curve," will rank among the top search terms of 2020. USA Today combined the phrases in its latest augmented reality experience, which quizzes your knowledge in the best practices of social distancing.
Decades ago, Japan rocked the automobile industry with its revolutionary manufacturing and car quality, but today that title seems to be moving over to Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla. Nevertheless, Japan isn't done innovating mass-produced hardware.
Great news if you're looking to upgrade to either the S10e, S10, or S10+. Samsung has a trade-in program that's offering potentially massive discounts of up to $550 if you preorder one of their flagships right now — but only for certain phones.
After years of rumors and waiting, Samsung's first foldable smartphone is finally a reality. The phone itself is a bit wild, but with Samsung going so far out of their comfort zone with this one, there were some bumps in the road that caused a delayed release. The launch has been pushed back yet again, but when it does hit stores, it could end up being one of the most influential devices in years.
For the uninitiated, it can be difficult to buy that special hacker in your life a perfect holiday gift. That's why we've taken out the guesswork and curated a list of the top 20 most popular items our readers are buying. Whether you're buying a gift for a friend or have been dying to share this list with someone shopping for you, we've got you covered with our 2018 selection of hacker holiday gifts.
With Google's release of Poly API on Thursday, the search giant has found a way to simplify the workflow for AR creators by enabling the ability to integrate its 3D object search engine Poly directly into an application.
If you're following the classic Halloween playbook closely, you've already got a costume or three picked out, you've binged-watched your favorite horror movies, and you've likely visited a haunted house. But it's 2017, so how about trying something new, like a haunted house that's not actually there?
Former Google and Uber engineer Anthony Levandowski's scathing accusations challenging the physics behind Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk's claims about Autopilot should force Musk to make his case that self-drive cars don't need LiDAR in the next few months.
The launch of the Audi A8 marks the world's first Level 3 car on offer in retail channels, except there is one catch: it can only take full control of driving at speeds of 37.3 mph or less.
Volvo Cars' claims it will offer Level 4 models by 2021 means the premium carmaker will likely have to finalize the driverless design to meet the aggressive timeline by next year at the latest.
The automotive industry is traditionally very conservative, so when a carmaker says it will launch a particular model or feature by a certain date, it means a lot.
Most carmakers now agree with Waymo that piloting driverless cars is best left to the machine — with no meddling from the human.
While it might be a little past its prime now, the running gag about Nokia phones never breaking was one of the internet's favorite jokes. "If you buy one," they would say, "you'll never need another phone again." I think if those users could see into the future, they'd change their tune, as the Nokia 6 is now available to preorder — and I'm guessing it would give any of Nokia's old bricks a run for their money.
Buying a smartphone used is an excellent way to save money, but those savings come with a risk that your seller isn't as forthcoming as they claim. You don't want to end up buying a stolen smartphone because it might not work correctly ... and, you know, it's wrong. Luckily, there's an easy way to check if the phone you're about to buy is legit.
With all the hype surrounding the recent Galaxy S8 release, it can be easy to forget Samsung makes other smartphones. But let's be real here; $726 isn't cheap. If you're someone who doesn't want to drop that kind of cash on a smartphone — or who doesn't feel your device needs all the bells and whistles that come with Samsung's premium line — the new J3 Prime might be right for you.
Chairish, Inc. is the latest furniture retailer to bring augmented reality into its mobile stores, adding features for users to visualize products in their homes.
As a former repair tech, I've heard the same reasons over and over as to why people opt not to purchase phone insurance. Some cite the cost—why pay extra every month for insurance when you're careful with your phone? Deductibles are expensive, so why not just spend that money on a repair instead of getting a refurbished phone as a replacement?