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Since navigation is the key element in modeling. This exercise will focus on assembling using the viewports. Of course theres ... always a fun way to learn. So I brought back an old childhood toy to add some flare to the lesson.

This tutorial shows you how to edit components in Maya by splitting the geometry. It is specific to polygonal modeling.

Microsoft Word tables serve as an attractive way to organize information. See how to create and edit tables in Word.

Using Windows Media Player, you can share files among a group of computers and easily access files regardless of where the media is stored. See how to share files in Media Player.

The live trace tool enables you to change photos into vector-based drawings, allowing you to resize any image without losing quality. Learn how to use live trace in Adobe Illustrator.

If you have a Microsoft Word document that you'd like to send in a PDF-like format, then this demo is for you. Learn how to make an XPS document, or a flat file format, in Word.

Save your favorite photos from scary-looking red-eye with just a few simple steps in Apple iPhoto.

Transform piles of pictures into entertaining slideshows with custom music and comments using Apple iDVD.

Want to add still photos to your iMovie video project? Find out how you can feature your pictures in iMovie with this tutorial.

Give your iMovie video musical creativity by adding songs to the clip. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to import songs and original music into iMovie from iTunes and GarageBand.

Magic iMovie is designed to import a movie from your camera and create a movie file with an opening title and other options. Learn how to use Magic iMovie.

If you want to create a DVD of your video, but skip using iMovie, you can still create fun menu buttons. Learn how it's done in iDVD.

Learn how to get started in Photoshop Elements by importing digital photo files from your files and folders or off of CDs.

Adding chapters to your movie is great because your audience can go right to their favorite scenes. Learn how to add chapter markers in iMovie HD.

Learn how to edit UVs on an object and how they are made in Maya. These videos are made for a very young audience and are very easy to follow.

This video shows you how to assign textures to uv's on models in Maya. This is a traditional method but fundamental to understand. You'll be painting the textures on UVs using Photoshop.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 two part Maya tutorial explains many elements of modeling and how to make sure you create geometry that is well constructed with good flow. It covers cutting holes in objects / Flowing one weird form into the next and still maintaining uniformed polys across the 3d surface.

This tutorial shows you how to model a hand in Maya from a Photoshop image.NOTE: This link is to a Flash version of the first 5 minutes of this 2 hour tutorial. A download link is provided on the veoh.com page for the full WMP tutorial.

This lesson shows you how to setup your viewports with reference for modeling in Maya.NOTE: This link is to a Flash version of the first 5 minutes of this 30 minute tutorial. A download link is provided on the veoh.com page for the full WMP tutorial.

This tutorial shows you how to work with deformers and blend shapes in Maya.NOTE: This link is to a Flash version of the first 5 minutes of this 45 minute tutorial. A download link is provided on the veoh.com page for the full WMP tutorial.

So, you want to add some weird things, like horns to your 3D animated character in Pixologic's Zbrush 3.1 sculpting software. Well, you've come to the right place. This video tutorial will teach you how to add Zspheres to your sculpt in Zbrush and why. Your 3D animated model will look great when you stage another object and add it to your character.

This Pixologic Zbrush 3.1 video tutorial shows you how to place eyes in your 3D animated character's head. You'll have to sculpt out those eye sockets out first and then grab a squirkle to work with, using a few tools. If you want to be a great 3D digital animator, learning the basics of Zbrush modeling is a must. You'll see how to move, rotate, and scale an object, too.

Using Zbrush Jason makes very high resolution textures then adds them to objects in a scene in Maya. You'll also learn how to create lighting to add realism to the scene.

Make uniform geometry in maya that is easy to sculpt in Zbrush using a method I call "stick and ball". This is a very easy way to learn forms on creatures.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.

Jason Welsh shows you how to model a mech robot in Maya.NOTE: This link is to a Flash version of the first 5 minutes of this 45 minute tutorial. A download link is provided on the veoh.com page for the full WMP tutorial.

This tutorial shows you many of the different tools available in Maya for modeling a biped creature.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.

Learn two ways to add a drop shadow to a see-through element in Photoshop to help make your digital scrapbook. In this case Ronnie is using a sheer bow but this technique works nicely on vellum or any other kind of see-through item.

Learn how to create a simple raining animation for Photoshop.

Learn proper color management technique and calibrate your monitor to your printer and vice versa in Photoshop.

Learn how to matte a photo in Photoshop instead of buying matte board yourself.

Learn how to fix an old, damaged photo in Photoshop.

Learn how to fix a dark photo in Photoshop by making it lighter.

Learn how to cut the annoying tourist out of this stone arch photo by using textures that are already in the scene in Photoshop.

Learn how to open a picture file in Photoshop and some more editing basics.

Learn how to choose the colors and palette for your digital paintings in Photoshop.

Learn the basics of digital painting in Photoshops. This video is meant for beginners.

Learn how to color in an image from a coloring book using digital painting techniques in Photoshop.

Learn the basics of digital painting in color in Photoshop.

Learn how to paint digitally to make your painting look more traditional. This video focuses on creating skin tone by using layers.

Learn how to paint on top of a 3D render to create scenery in Photoshop.