MAPS How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these maps tutorials to learn all about maps with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Use GPS maps and the compass on the Apple iPhone 3G, Map an After Effects video layer to Boris Continuum, and Map photos to 3D objects in Adobe Illustrator CS3.

You'll also find several great video games tutorials in the Video Games category.

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How to use GPS maps and the compass on the Apple iPhone 3G

Right out of the box, iPhone is incredibly easy to use. If you want to ...more

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How to map an After Effects video layer to Boris Continuum

In this Boris FX video tutorial we show you how to map an After ...more

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How to map photos to 3D objects in Adobe Illustrator CS3

Here’s a tutorial about mapping artwork to 3D objects in Adobe ...more

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How to select features on the map in iMapBC

The web mapping application called iMapBC allows clients to directly interact with over 2,000 LRDW data sets for the purposes of analysis ...more

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How to orient a map and use a compass as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and ...more

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How to map electrical circuits in your home

If you are planning to add any new outlets, lights or appliances, it is helpful to have a map (or schematic drawing) of your electrical ...more

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How to map art on 3D invisible shapes in Illustrator

If you need help with 3D concepts in Illustrator, Bert's going to show ...more

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How to print a map in iMapBC

This web mapping application tutorial shows you how to print a map in iMapBC. Once you have the map you want to print, learn how to choose ...more

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How to hike five miles with a map and compass as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and ...more

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How to play the Halo 3 map 'The Pit' on Xbox 360

G4TV's Cheat! is the best resource for all of the video game tricks and tips you could want. This is the Pro Tips edition. They have all ...more

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How to make scaled maps in Sandbox 2 for the game Crysis

So, you're addicted to that award-winning, science-fiction ...more

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How to animate a reflection map in Pro Animator AE plugin

This software tutorial shows you how to work with offsets in the Pro ...more

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How to work in iDVD map view

As your DVD gets more and more complex, there may be times when you want to view or make changes to the entire project. The iDVD map view ...more

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How to make a custom map in Left 4 Dead

This is a tutorial for those new to custom map design in Left 4 Dead. It should also be useful to some experienced source mappers who aren't ...more

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How to use the 'Halo 3' Forge Map Editor on Xbox 360

G4TV's Cheat! is the best resource for all of the video game tricks ...more

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How to add and remove layers from a map in iMapBC

The web mapping application called iMapBC allows clients to directly interact with over 2,000 LRDW data sets for the purposes of analysis ...more

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How to jiggle jello with the vertex map deformer in modo 302

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to animage with the vertex map ...more

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How to map source tracks to target tracks in Premiere CS4

Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 software is the start-to-finish video ...more

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How to select features on the map in iMapBC

The web mapping application called iMapBC allows clients to directly interact with over 2,000 LRDW data sets for the purposes of analysis ...more

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How to map, paint and texture UVs in Modo 201

Go beyond the traditional 3D workflow to an immersive creative experience with the software Modo, created by Luxology. Modo is the next ...more

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How to tone map HDR images in Photoshop with Photomatix

Once you have merged to HDR only half the work is done. The magic ...more

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How to use Yahoo Maps AS3 API in Adobe Flex 3

This video tutorial series shows you how to use the Yahoo Maps AS3 API in Adobe Flex 3. This new API gives you the ability to place Yahoo ...more

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How to walkthrough Halo 3 Mythic Map Sandbox

HALO 3 : The Dead Pixel gives you inside look at the Mythic Map Pack through some matchmaking games. Be sure to watch all three videos for ...more

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How to walkthrough Halo 3 Mythic Map Assembly

HALO 3 : The Dead Pixel gives you inside look at the Mythic Map Pack through some matchmaking games. Be sure to watch all three videos for ...more

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How to make a wavy flag with a displacement map in Photoshop

Are you celebrating the independence day of your country? How about ...more

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How to read a map while out in the wilderness

This video outdoor safety tutorials gives tips on how to read a topographical map and how to use a compass, Global Positioning System (GPS ...more

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How to get Blackout map cheats for Halo 3 on XBOX 360

TSquared is back to show you some more awesome jumps and hiding spots ...more

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How to use the My Location feature in Google Maps for mobile

The new "My Location" (beta) feature on Google Maps for mobile helps ...more

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How to UV map a motherboard box in Maya

In this tutorial you will learn how to UV map a motherboard box in Maya. This Maya software tutorial covers basic UV mapping procedures and ...more

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How to map electrical circuits

Let there be light! Unfortunately, many older homes have “outgrown” their electrical systems. When these homes were originally built, no one ...more

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How to walkthrough Construct map in Halo 3

Tsquared gives us the inside scoop on the map Construct in this Halo 3 edition of ProTips. Walkthrough the Construct map in Halo 3. Tom ...more

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How to walkthrough Guardian map in Halo 3

T-Squared gives us another set of gaming tips for Halo 3 with this exploration of strategies on the Guardian map. Check out this gaming ...more

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How to exploit the Cold Storage map in Halo 3

Pro gamer TSquared gives you the proper strategies to thaw yourself from defeat on the Cold Storage map for Bungie's Halo 3. This ...more

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How to use the basic tools of the Valve Hammer Map Editor

My first tutorial on Valve's Map Editor: This is just a quick guide to ...more

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How to use a flood insurance rate map

Watch this video slideshow from the Federal Emergency MAnagement Agency to learn about the various types of flood maps, understand the ...more

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How to create an old burnt treasure map in Photoshop

In this free video tutorial provided by Luv2Help.com we will show you ...more

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How to walkthrough Halo 3 Mythical Map Orbital

HALO 3 : The Dead Pixel gives you inside look at the Mythic Map Pack through some matchmaking games. Be sure to watch all three videos for ...more

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How to create a Crysis map with the Sandbox Editor

How to get started creating a map for the PC game Crysis using the Sandbox Editor.

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How to fix the black mini map in Command and Conquer 3

CnC3 Worldbuilder Video Tutorial on changing the in game mini map from ...more

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How to create bump maps from color maps in 3ds Max 8

This 3ds Max video tutorial goes over how to create bump maps and how ...more

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How to create your first Half Life 2 map

A simple tutorial on how to create your very first map for half-life 2 using the Hammer Editor supplied by Source SDK.

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How to create a landmass and coastline on a map in Photoshop

In this fantasy cartography video you'll use the Clouds filter to ...more

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How to map networks with Spiceworks

Hak5 isn't your ordinary tech show. It's hacking in the old-school sense, covering everything from network security, open source and ...more

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How to add a forest to a fantasy map in Photoshop

In this episode, we'll add a forest to our map by creating a custom pattern and turning it into a pattern fill layer.

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How to add buildings to a fantasy map in Photoshop

In this fantasy cartography episode, we'll add buildings to our map via the Pen tool and a novel use of the Line tool in Photoshop.

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How to add mountains to a fantasy map in Photoshop

In this fantasy cartography episode, we add mountains to our map with a subtle layer style and some layer mask trickery in Photoshop.

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How to creat and map a network drive on Windows XP

How to create and map a network drive using XP home.

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How to generate an image map with Perl

This Perl Tutorial explores using the CGI.pm module to generate an image map.

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How to get out of the Isolation map on Halo 3

This Halo 3 tricks tuturial shows you how to get out of the Isolation map.

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How to access Google's improved map places page

Get more out of Google Maps with their improved places pages! Most people don't know how much information Google Maps provides users with ...more

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WonderHowTo loves pranks. So, naturally we're big fans of College Humor, particularly Prank Wars. Prank Wars stars Amir and Streeter, best pals. Best pals that love to humiliate one another...to say ...

From Dying To Flying

Dean Potter, one of National Geographic's Ten Adventurers of the Year, set a world record for base jumping in 2009. Via NatGeo: "On a sunny afternoon in mid-August, Dean Potter stepped onto a ...

Ew. Livestream of Patient's Brain Being Sliced. Watch Now.

Neuroscience (live!) resumes its 50 hour slicing session 8:00 am PST this morning. According to Gizmodo, "Studying Henry Gustav Molaison, more commonly known as Patient H.M., and his memory ...

Pyro-Spirograph-Drawings

Rosemarie Fiore is badass. She makes art with pyrotechnics, amusement park rides, Atari, guns, and pinball machines. Though all of her work is cool, I have to say my favorite piece is Fiore's larger ...

Who Needs Jump Rope When You Have a Flexible Friend

Breakdancing. Acrobatics. Gymnastics. Human jump roping fits in all. And why not? It's frickin' awesome. (Image credit: Flickr user envycleopatra.)

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