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Learn how to make a dynamic chain in Maya so that it will react properly when it hits the ground.

This 2 part Maya tutorial covers how to use pin constraints and how they differ from dynamic constraints.

This tutorial explains some of the rules for using dynamics in Maya.

This tutorial shows you how to switch between animation mode and dynamics mode in Maya so you can animate objects with constraints on them.

This tutorial shows you how to join and separate objects in Blender.

This Blender tutorial covers snapping points and merging objects as well as lofting between edges.

This tutorial shows you how to use the lattice tool, which is one of the geometry manipulator methods, in Blender.

This tutorial shows you how to use the retopo feature in Blender to surface drawn lines.

Learn how to use the UV texture editor in Maya to create tileable textures.

In this tutorial you will learn how to download textures, bring them in to Maya and use them in the Hypershader.

This tutorial shows you how to use specular maps to create textures on a lemon in Maya.

This is a fundamental crash course to Zbrush aimed at a Texture artist point of view. Navigation and 3D Primitives are covered.

Final Cut Pro needs its preferences deleted every now and then. It is a simple process and will get rid of the pesky beach balls. The process is painless and not too time consuming. In the following video I walk you through the process.

This tutorial will show you how to create realistic looking bullet holes using Adobe Photoshop.

This friendly tutorial guides us through the process of creating a simple animation from a still image, using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects. Although the narration is at times difficult to understand, the tutorial provides a good way to learn one common technique of integrating Photoshop and After Effects.

Learn how to apply customized skin to a character in iClone by Reallusion.

This tutorial shows you how to make an alien console in Zbrush. You will also learn how to work with hiding geometry. Make sure you understand or watch the "Create displacement maps in Maya" lesson first if you don't know displacement already.NOTE: This link is to a Flash version of the first 5 minutes of this 60 minute tutorial. A download link is provided on the page for the full WMP tutorial.

Learn the basics of lighting and how to manipulate lights within your scene in Maya.NOTE: This link is to a Flash version of the first 5 minutes of this hour long tutorial. A download link is provided on the veoh.com page for the full WMP tutorial.

Using Maya you'll learn to produce an alpha to use in Zbrush. Very easy method to make a controlled alpha without using Zdepth tools in Zbrush. In part two, Using Zbrush tools to make a tileable texture. Texture sculpting techniques and the 2.5d tools within Zbrush. Part three covers setting up the Maya render for the texture and attaching maps to the node.

This is the basic bone animation using a character set and the hypergraph within Maya. Geared for kids to learn 3D modeling and animating this video is great for beginners.

This video is a crash course introduction to Maya geared for kids. Learn how to create a biped that is animatable.NOTE: This link is to a Flash version of the first 5 minutes of this hour long tutorial. A download link is provided on the veoh.com page for the full WMP tutorial.

This series is easy enough for kids and adults but should be alot of fun for both that want to learn how to build and animate 3D characters. Jason Welsh teaches how to get all your software for free and setup for the students workflow for his tutorials..

This tutorial explains how to use the Maya uv editor to set up an object to be imported into the Unreal Engine so you can shoot at the object.

Learn how to convert a skeleton of a character for Unreal Tournament 3 (UT3) from 3D Studio Max to Maya and import it into the Unreal engine.

A downloaded application that allows you to change your menu bar look to open up some more stats you can check up on.

This tutorial series shows you how to work with lighting in Maya by creating a stain glass window with a candle in front of it. This is a great in-depth look at lighting. Part one sets up a 3 point lighting system within maya. so this is a general overview of many light properties. Part 2 makes the stain glass alpha for the lofting lesson using Zbrush. Part 3 covers how to cast light through a colored alpha within maya and make the illusion of stain glass. Part 4 is where you add the candle to...

This video shows how to set up a mail merge in outlook which allows you to create a document then send it to your address book. A great tool in Outlook

Whether you're a social type with a loooonnng list of friends or a PR gal with a bunch of people you've got to contact all at once to notify them of an event, it can often get time-consuming to type out the name of every single person you have to send the same email to.

Want to play some iTunes music in your car or home stereo? Learn here how to burn a CD in iTunes so you can play it anywhere.

A video tutorial showing how to import your CD library into a digital library on iTunes. A great way to consolidate space and keep up with the times using iTunes.

A video tutorial showing how to make a photo slideshow in Picasa, a free program from Google. Use Picasa slideshows to share and organize your photos.

This video tutorial shows you how to back up photos using the Elements Organizer in Photoshop. A great way to backup photos in Photoshop.

A video tutorial showing you how to export data from Excel to a Word document in a couple different ways. Copying from Excel to Word doesn't always do it right. Try exporting.

Sometimes you don't want people to see what you've entered into Excel. Use this tutorial video to learn how to hide that information in Excel to keep it safe.

A video tutorial on how to get free streaming TV and radio using the VLC media player. A simple one click procedure to get free streaming television and radio.

A video tutorial on how to rip a DVD simply using VLC Player. This allows you to choose codecs and other options when ripping your DVD.

Have some glass that needs rendering in Maya? With Mental Ray, it's easily done.

This tutorial series shows you how to model anatomy of the human body in Maya and gives specific tips on how to eventually be able to do it from memory. Part one starts with the head, part two the torso, part 3 the legs, part four the foot, part 5 the arm, part 6 attaching the parts and part 7 modeling hands.

This 5 part tutorial goes through the right steps to use when sculpting a creature or character in Zbrush. If you do things in the right order, it will be easier and create a better result. First, establish a workable base mesh, then make your bust, then part three is to create realistic eyes, part four covers choosing a base material to start painting on and lastly, creating the teeth and finishing up.

This tutorial shows you how to solve out quads in Maya. This includes learning to loft curves. Crank up the volume, this one is recorded softly.