News: Survive economic devastation & Stop guzzling gas!
Way before $5 gallons of gas and billion dollar bailouts, Kipkay made this gas saving video. Congratulations Kip on winning the 2008 WonderHowTo Recession Survival Award!
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How To: Import reference in modo 301
The new Import Reference feature in modo 301 allows you to import meshes or entire projects into a master project. This is a powerful and efficient workflow enhancement for modo 301. The import reference system provides a powerful assembly based workflow as you will see in this tutorial. Import reference in modo 301.
News: These Videos Will Teach You CryEngine
As previously reported here, CryTek's immensely powerful CryEngine is now free and available for all. CryEngine is, however, incredibly complex and powerful. If you need a little help using it, and if you've tried to you probably do, check out this excellent series of tutorial videos.
How To: Create a Twisted Wire in Illustrator
This Illustrator tutorial shows you a way to make a double helix or twisted wire. Using Illustrator and the powerful pattern brush, Bert takes us through the steps from a wavy line to a realistic wire effect or double helix.
News: Bilderberg News
If you haven't heard already (the mainstream media doesn't cover this), the 2012 Bilderberg meeting in the US is under way. What is this meeting? We don't really know. It's when the top politicians and some of the most powerful people in the planet meet in a location and bar all access to it, thereby keeping their motives a secret.
News: Cornering the Bear
As you may or may not know, the US and France have deployed four nuclear warships on either side of the Strait of Hormuz, which, along with helicopters, scour the area for underwater mines.
Top 10: Best Ethical Destinations for 2011
By Ethical Traveler As the world becomes ever more interconnected, being an ethical traveler becomes both easier and more urgent. Travelers today have access to far more information than we did even 10 years ago. We can observe–almost in real time–the impact that smart or selfish choices, by governments and individuals, have on rainforests and reefs, cultures and communities.
News: Russian Pin Ups Raise Political Awareness
Somewhere in the faraway land of Russia, the female form is used for more than one of the most popular deadly sins. The women pictured below made a pin up calendar to... ahem, arouse... awareness of Russia's social and economic issues by posing in politically-themed cosplay.
News: Rabbit Ears = Free HDTV
The New York Times reports on the perks of opting for digital TV antennas vs. paying for cable TV. With the exception of the occasional spotty signal, young viewers are finding antennas are the preferable choice, considering savings add up to half the usual cost for cable TV and internet access.
News: Should L.A. Up the Amount of Dogs & Cats You Can Own from 3 to 5?
From LAist: As Los Angeles law stands today, you can only own and register up to three cats and/or dogs. More than that would require a resident to qualify for a kennel permit. Now a motion to increase that number to five is gaining traction on both sides of the issue, finds the Daily News.
News: Notice Anything Different?
U.K. department store Debenhams has pulled back the curtain on the reality behind swimsuit modeling. As expected, the standard model goes through quite a bit of "Photoshop magic".
How To: Make a traditional Irish Coffee cocktail
A traditional taste of the Emerald Isle, with a powerful whiskey kick. So popular that the Irish host an annual festival in its honor! Make a traditional Irish Coffee cocktail.
News: Drive kitty insane with cat hair & toothbrushes
First, a little evidence on how easily amused the common house cat is to begin with. To purchase special kitty toys seem unnecessary. Cats will go berserk at the slightest thing. The movement of a string, a rouge house fly, or in this case, the buzz of a toothbrush.
How To: Bounce particles in Particular After Effects plugin
Trapcode's Particular is a powerful 3D particle system AFter Effects plugin that creates a wide range of effects — from natural smoke and explosions to geometric or organic abstract elements. In this Particular tutorial you will learn how to bounce particles on a 3D layer in an After Effects composition. Bounce particles in Particular After Effects plugin.
How To: Hack any vacuum into a water sucker
This how-to video shows a powerful and effective hack to turn any dust vacuum into a water vacuum. You will need a rubber band, tissue paper, a set of four straws, a pen knife, a soft drink bottle, and a vacuum cleaner. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to modify a regular vacuum into a water vacuum. Hack any vacuum into a water sucker.
How To: Paint across multiple UVs in modo 301
In modo 301 3D painting has really "come of age". One powerful enhancement is the ability to paint across multiple images of varying resolution with a single stroke. It's very nice. Why are you reading this? Watch the modo 301 clip! Paint across multiple UVs in modo 301.
How To: Shrink wrap a mesh in modo 301
This 3D modeling software tutorial shows you how to shrinkwrap a mesh in modo 301. The Push tool combined with the Background Constraint creates a very powerful method to "shrink-wrap" over a mesh in modo 301. Shrink wrap a mesh in modo 301.
How To: Use shape layers in After Effects
Creative Cow Leader Aharon Rabinowitz introduces you to Shape Layers, one of the most powerful features in Adobe After Effects CS3. Use shape layers in After Effects.
How To: Serve overhand in volleyball
The overhand serve is a powerful tactic... and will add new athleticism to your game. Serve overhand in volleyball.
How To: Perform remote image adjustment in InDesign
Is it possible to adjust a photo within InDesign without having to go to Photoshop? In this video tutorial Adam Hay will show us how to adjust Adobe Photoshop files from InDesign and QuarkXPress. Check out the powerful Layer Comps function! Perform remote image adjustment in InDesign.
How To: Use the Lego Mindstorms NXT Editor
The Lego Mindstorms system may seem like a toy at first, but it is actually a very powerful robotics system used by universities, schools, hobbiests, and kids alike. Learn how to use the Lego Mindstorms NXT editing and programming software to program movements for your robot. Use the Lego Mindstorms NXT Editor.
How To: Use the Lego Mindstorms NXT Brick
The Lego Mindstorms system may seem like a toy at first, but it is actually a very powerful robotics system used by universities, schools, hobbiests, and kids alike. The NXT Brick is the basic component of the NXT system - learn how to use it to build robots and program or check functions. Use the Lego Mindstorms NXT Brick.
How To: Write your first PHP script
This video tutorial will show you step-by-step how to create your first PHP script. This is a great foundation for learning this powerful website building language. Write your first PHP script.
How To: Maintain the Powerful BowTech Destroyer Hunting Bow
When you think of archery bows, you think of a curved piece of wood. You can feel the taut string between your fingers. Images of Robin Hood appear, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. You think of simplicity. But when it comes to hunting, a bow is an entirely different beast.
How To: Draw the Barack Obama logo using Inkscape
Barack Obama is one of the most powerful, divisive, and above all important men in the world. His logo, largely unseen since his election in 2008, was a monument to simple, effective graphic design. Now you can recreate the iconic logo in Inkscape (the popular free vector graphics drawing program) after watching this video. Not only will you have your own replica of the logo to use however you like, you'll also learn the basics of Inkscape, allowing you to draw all sorts of things. Draw the B...
News: Thanks for the hard work !
Great job to everyone in the class - you have all come a long way. Keep practicing after effects and you will forever have one of the most powerful tools in your movie making arsenal.
News: I'll Have the Shoeburger, Please
Looks good enough to eat. Artist Olle Hemmendorff was asked to interpret the Nike Air Max 90 for an exhibit.
How To: Convert a Visual Basic project to Jabaco Java
In this video tutorial / demonstration you will learn how to convert an existing Visual Basic project to Jabaco Java. You will need both Microsoft Visual Basic and Jabaco, a simple programming language with a Visual Basic like syntax. Jabaco enables you to create powerful software for all Java supported operating systems. Convert a Visual Basic project to Jabaco Java.
How To: Throw a 1-2 combo punch in boxing
You know how to jab, now learn how to deliver a powerful 1-2 combo punch to knock out your opponent! Throw a 1-2 combo punch in boxing.
How To: Tighten the spokes on your motorcycle
See how to tighten the spokes on your motorbike, with a little help from MotoSport. You're going to want to take care of that sports bike if you want to pull powerful wheelies and jump barricades or whatever. Tighten the spokes on your motorcycle.
How To: Pick the right lathes for turning big bowls
Barnum, a woodturning instructor at State University of New York in Purchase, shows off the powerful motors on these lathes, which offer high torque at low speeds -- ideal for turning big-diameter or off-balance work. He also demonstrates how the heft, speed control, and outboard turning capabilities make these lathes ideal for just about any turning project. Pick the right lathes for turning big bowls.
How To: Get started with Adobe Bridge
In this video tutorial you will learn all about using Adobe Bridge. Adobe Bridge is a powerful, easy-to-use media manager for visual people, letting you easily organize, browse, locate, and view creative assets. It provides centralized access to project files, applications, and settings, as well as XMP metadata tagging and searching capabilities. Get started with Adobe Bridge.
How To: Use fractal noise in After Effects
In this tutorial, Aharon Rabinowitz introduces you to the Fractal Noise Effect, and shows you how to create the animated backgrounds seen in the opening of the Creative Cow After Effects tutorials. Fractal noise is a powerful way to add variation and randomness to surfaces or scenes and this tutorial only covers the VERY basic basics of the tool. Use fractal noise in After Effects.
How to Make Sense of WikiLeaks: Searching the Secret Cablegate Documents
The last few months of WikiLeaks controversy has surely peaked your interest, but when viewing the WikiLeaks site, finding what you want is quite a hard task.
Fallen Empires: The Worst Ever?
I started playing MTG in 1994, the same year that the Fallen Empires set hit the market. It was, in fact, the first new set released after I started playing, making me one excited nine-year-old. I harangued my father, he took my friends and I to Gameworks again and again, and the booster packs started to mount. The problems only started to occur once we got them open.
How To: Tie the Palomar fishing lure knot
The Palomar knot is a powerful fishing knot, used to secure fishing line to a fishing lure, snap or swivel. It's great for all kinds of light fishing lines, especially braid, which won't pull out of this knot. It's retains almost the full amount of original strength of the line. Wade Bourne of MyOutdoorTV will show you just how to tie the Palomar knot.
How To: Use the audio transcription option in Premiere Pro CS4
Rich Harrington talks about one his favorite new features in Premiere Pro CS4; the audio transcription options. Audio transcription is very powerful and it comes in real handy when editing by helping to locate audio clips in Premiere Pro CS4. The transcription information can also be exported with the video. See how to use the audio transcription option in Premiere Pro CS4 in this tutorial. Use the audio transcription option in Premiere Pro CS4.
How To: Use imageSynth plugin for Photoshop
Developed in conjunction with the smart people at Allegorithmic, the imageSynth plug-in is a powerful ally to Adobe Photoshop for anyone wanting to create seamless tiling textures. The plug-in is simple to use and rewards experimentation. See how to get started using imageSynth for Photoshop in this two part tutorial. Use imageSynth plugin for Photoshop - Part 1 of 2.
How To: Use camera mapping in Blender
Camera mapping is a clever technique that allows you to take a still image and convert it into 3d geometry for use in an animation. This powerful technique is used extensively by visual effects studios for feature films, commercials and television shows. It's especially useful for faking helicopters flyovers because it costs just a fraction of the cost of hiring a real helicopter.Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just inter...
How To: Use the displace modifier in 3ds Max
The Displace modifier in 3ds Max acts as a force field to push and reshape an object’s geometry. You can apply its variable force directly from the modifier gizmo, or from a bitmapped image. The 3D Studio Max displace modifier works on Shapes, Meshes, Polys, Patches, NURBS. Displace is often used to make terrains or to add finer texture to 3D models with out having to model in extra texture. It can also be used in a very controlled way to manipulate geometries. With the use of procedural text...