In this tutorial you will learn how to setup a basic rig in Maya. Animation rigs are the bone and muscle structures used to animate and move characters and objects made in Maya. If you plan to make anything you model in Maya come to life, you will need to learn the basics of rigging. So watch this tutorial and get started building basic animation rigs in Maya.
This tutorial video will show you how to make a spy phone tapping device for under $5! This is an extremely useful technique if you ever plan on being a government agent or enforcing the patriot act. Have fun tapping your phone!
Planning a visit to China? These phrases may come in handy. Even if not, Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world, so it couldn't hurt to know a few phrases. Watch this video language tutorial and learn some basic Mandarin Chinese phrases.
Check out this 3ds Max video tutorial on how to modify a 3D object. If you plan on being a 3D modeler/animator, then why not take a gander at these educational software videos?
This video tutorial goes over methods for defining the topology of an organic object in Adobe Photoshop. This is helpful as a planning stage before you begin your 3ds Max 8 digital 3D modeling to make sure that your have proper distribution of faces and your target mesh will deform nicely. So, if you're using Autodesk's 3D Studio Max for awesome 3D graphics, this could help you out with Photoshop topology.
If you've come home from a long day of work, you might just want to sculpt in Pixologic's Zbrush 3.1 3D sculpting software. So sculpt out of clay to practice the Zbrush 3D modeling program, don't work on Zspheres or an entire model, practice on sculpting. If you plan on being a good 3D digital animator, then practice, practice, practice. This video will show you how to work in the interface, use brushes, and sculpt a squirkle, yes a squirkle.
Tim Carter shows you how to make an arbor from a photograph in a catalog. His tips will enable you to create your own garden arbor plans.
In just under 4 hours, leftover parts were used to make a neat RC airplane called "The Junkyard Dog". Using mostly COX airplane parts from models gone by the wayside, you can make one with no plans or a kit.
Today's word is "capricious". This is an adjective which means variable or erratic.
Today's word is "thwart". This is a verb which means to prevent from accomplishing a purpose or a plan. For example, you can say "The police thwarted three terrorist attacks at LAX last month."
Planning to recreate the story of Snow White? Or maybe trick some enemies? Then you may want to watch this tutorial and learn how to create a poisoned apple using Photoshop.
In this Super Smash Bros Brawl (SSBB) for the Nintendo Wii video, I showcase how Dedede and Lucario work, including their move properties and what I believe will be key strategies to learn with them in the long run. I came into this video with a plan, written on paper, so I showcase practically everything about these characters!
Ben and Paul demonstrate the important process of storyboarding as a tool to plan your film.
Planning on starting a Taco Tuesday tradition with your family? Then don't try to weasle your way out of keeping the meal healthy by purchasing premade taco shells. Usually these taco shells are made from refined, overprocessed flour that has very little nutritional value.
The Red Cine Application is essential to learn if you plan on shooting with the RED ONE camera. This tutorial goes over the library interface.
The Red Cine Application is essential to learn if you plan on shooting with the RED ONE camera. This tutorial goes over output settings, including path, name, size and format.
The Red Cine Application is essential to learn if you plan on shooting with the RED ONE camera. This tutorial goes over color settings and grading.
Jacques Torres explains why it's important to temper chocolate when you plan to use it in molds or candies and demonstrates how it's done.
In this video Chef Sanjay shows you how to make pepper chicken chettinad which is a spicy chicken from Tamilnadiu India. There are a LOT of ingredients so check your pantry or plan a trip to the market before starting.
Do your children know how to get out of the house in the event of a fire? The best way to prepare your kids for a potential home fire is to have fire drills at your home. This program will offer ideas on how to make fire drills fun for everyone.
Now, this may only be one man's process for the perfect cup of coffee, but we're going to guess it must be pretty good. Watch and learn how to make a superb cup of coffee according to Ian at ShowMeDo. Oh, if you plan to try this yourself, make sure you have a french press coffee maker.
Although a business plan is a technical document, remember that this first draft will not be. The audience and author of this document will be the owner/manager of the small business. The purpose is to get as much information written as possible so this draft can be used as a starter for versions of the business plan that are crafted for other audiences. It eliminates the possibility of the first business plan you write for other audiences actually looks like your first attempt. Since the lat...
Whether you've planned it that way or not, sometimes you wind up celebrating your birthday alone. This tutorial will help you feel less lonely and have a great birthday, even if you are the only person at the party.
Whether you're at a concert or on a road trip, sometimes you need to camp out. Check out this video if you are planning a car trip where you will be camping along the way. Car camping requires plenty of preplanning and patience but will be totally worth it in the end when you have one sweet road trip!
Ever think you could lose weight from eating MORE food? Well, if you love to nosh, Volumetrics is the right diet plan for you. Volumetrics is based on the density of food, and how it will be absorbed into your body. If you think this might be right for you, give it a try! Good luck!
Wedding insurance, vacation packages, travel discounts – the American Automobile Association offers its members more than free towing.
When you set up your MyFitnessPal account for the first time, it asks for a checklist of personal info to create nutrition and fitness goals for you. Whatever you decide then, it's important to know that the goals provided to you are not fixed. If your doctor or nutritionist recommends a new plan, or you simply want to change up your routine, you can customize your weekly and daily goals.
In case you hadn't heard, Google is now a legit cell service provider. Google Fi has its pluses and minuses, but the biggest upside is in the pricing. Depending on how much data you typically use, there's a good chance you could save a lot of money without sacrificing coverage by switching to Fi.
If you've gone anywhere near a television in the US in the last 48 hours, you've probably seen some of the reports of Hurricane Florence and its devastating wind and rain making its way toward the Carolina coast.
After closing its 2017 financial books on a high note, Snap, Inc. is planning to ride the momentum of its augmented reality products into the new year. That's the main takeaway following the company's 2017 earnings conference call, which was held on Tuesday.
The Razer Phone has already been crowned the best gaming phone on the market today, and it might need to make room on the mantle for another trophy: the best phone for Netflix. Its Quad HD 120 Hz display makes it a great option to binge Black Mirror on, but the Razer Phone didn't exactly stand out from the rest of the pack until now.
Nike has launched an augmented reality design tool at its Niketown store in London that lets shoppers customize sneakers and see their designs on a real product.
How can something get more free than free? Well, in the case of Twitter, Virgin Mobile found a way with its newest promotion. If you have a 4G plan with Virgin Mobile, you can now access Twitter from your smartphone without it counting towards your monthly data allowance.
It's the end of an era. Facebook's WhatsApp just announced that older Android devices equipped with the Gingerbread operating system will no longer be able to use the messaging app as of February 1, 2020.
The race for the future of the automative world has never been tighter, with reports earlier this week that Tesla is now almost as valuable as Ford. The neck-in-neck companies are focused on the same next big step for automobiles: the driverless car.
The producers of FX's animated series Archer have devised a plan to introduce augmented reality hijinks into its eighth and penultimate season with a new app for iOS and Android devices.
Creating a dress, or any other clothes for that matter, takes quite a bit of design, planning, and manufacturing to get it just right. Fashion designer Jim Reichert put on a HoloLens and saved himself a bunch of time designing a dress through the use of a life-sized holographic woman.
Innotek, an LG subsidiary, announced today (link is in Korean) that it has developed a 15-watt wireless charging module that can recharge a battery three times faster than other wireless chargers available on the market.
While iPhone sales are expected to dip for the first year ever, Apple is reportedly planning to release a souped-up, 4-inch iPhone 5 in hopes of boosting sales for users who prefer a smaller handset.
Rumors have had Google making a foray into the mobile carrier world for quite some time, but today, the Mountain View tech giant finally made things official. The new service, dubbed Project Fi, will be a Mobile Virtual Network Operator, or MVNO, that uses existing Sprint and T-Mobile cell towers.
