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How to model a human body in Maya

The anatomy of a human body… a deceptively tricky thing. Not anymore. At least, not in Maya. This super detailed tutorial discusses modeling the human body, from the head to the torso, the legs to the foot ...

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How to make Angelina Jolie a vampire with Photoshop

The only thing creepier in this video than the obvious vampiric Angelina Jolie is the David Lynch Twin Peaks music from the Angelo Badalamenti / Julee Cruise collaboration. Talk about eerie. Quite fitting for ...

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How to chroma key video in Final Cut Pro

Chroma keying can be difficult if you've never done it before. So can green screening. This video makes it easy for the Final Cut neophyte, discussing the important facts on making a seamless green screen ...

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How to make a crowd with Particular in After Effects

Hiring tons of extras to fill a room to capacity for your next music video may not be feasible, so what do you do? Hire only a few and green screen, then use After Effects. Using Particular, it's easy to turn ...

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How to use Photomatix to combine JPGs into a HDR image

This is a beautiful tutorial, especially if you've got a bunch of not-so-nice shots that could become one beautiful HDR image. The contrasts between pictures are pretty stunning. It's enough to make me think I ...

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How to draw with the Pen tool in Flash CS3 Professional

This video shows you how to draw with the Pen tool. You learn how to ...more

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How to edit symbols in Flash

In this video tutorial you will learn to edit symbols in Macromedia Flash. Please note that if you modify a symbol stored in your library ...more

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How to export artboards to Flash CS4

Adobe Flash CS4 Professional software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences. It is ...more

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How to export QuickTime files from Flash CS3 Professional

This video shows the enhancements made to the QuickTime export feature ...more

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How to get started with ActionScript 3.0

This video teaches you some of the core principles of ActionScript and interactivity. You learn how to write simple ActionScript 3.0 code ...more

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How to get started with motion tweening in Flash 8

In this video tutorial you will learn to use motion tweening in Flash 8. The key difference between shape tweening and motion tweening is ...more

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How to import a Photoshop document to Flash CS3

A tutorial that goes over how to create a Photoshop document and import it into Flash Professional CS3.

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How to import Photoshop files to Flash CS3

Importing PSD’s into Flash used to be a real chore. Not anymore! Colin Smith walks you through importing native layered Photoshop Documents ...more

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How to import video into Flash

Perk up a Web page by adding a video. If you're using Adobe Flash, check out these tips on how to import, encode, and upload your video file ...more

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How to make a bouncing ball with ActionScript and Flash

A flash tutorial on how to create a bouncing ball with ActionScript ...more

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How to make a loading bar for movies using Macromedia Flash

In this video tutorial you will learn to make a loading bar for your ...more

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How to make insane intros for your videos in Flash CS3

If you make a lot of your own videos, why not give them a more ...more

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How to open a document in Flash CS3

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to open a document in Adobe Flash CS3.

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How to optimize animations and FLA files using Flash CS3 Pro

This video covers key concepts and methods for optimizing animations ...more

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How to password protecft part of your Flash site

Learn how to Password protect part of your Flash website in this video tutorial. This is compatible with Actionscript 2.0 and 3.0.

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How to program artificial intelligence in Flash

A two-part tutorial series on creating artificially intelligent characters for your Flash-based games.

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How to program in ActionScript

This tutorial covers the basics of getting started with programming ActionScript in Flash.

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How to publish FLA files with Flash CS3 Professional

This video show you how to use the Publish Settings dialog box to ...more

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How to replace an image in Flash 8

Imagine you have completed a Flash project which involved a lot of Actionscript encoding. What if you want to replace the image in the ...more

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How to set up workspaces in Flash CS4

Adobe Flash CS4 Professional software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences. It is ...more

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How to shape tween in Flash CS3

In this basic Flash CS3 software tutorial you will learn about shape tweening and using it to create simple animated objects.

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How to switch between drawing modes in Flash

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to switch between merge drawing mode and object drawing mode in Adobe Flash CS3.

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How to trace in Flash

This tutorial covers a simple "trace" technique to create drawings in Flash. It also uses the line tool, discusses fill options, etc.

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How to update images in a Flash Project

If you have worked hard writing Actionscript for a Flash project, you might be hesitant to make changes to the graphic. What if the changes ...more

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How to use a microphone in Flash

This tutorial will teach you how to make a simple Flash app that uses the microphon using the ActionScript code: m = Microphone.get(); ...more

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How to use animated GIFs in Flash

Learn how to incorporate animated GIFs into Flash projects.

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How to use basic timeline effects in Flash

This Flash tutorial shows you how to use basic timeline effects to create simple animations.

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How to use filters and Actionscript in Flash

Flash filters let you add interesting visual effects to text, buttons, and movie clips. In this video you will learn to use filters and ...more

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How to use Flash file types with Adobe CS4 applications

Adobe Flash CS4 Professional software is the industry-leading ...more

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How to use Flash paints, fills and lines

This tutorial will cover various paint modifiers (paint fills, paint behind, etc.) as well as changing line styles and weight with the Ink ...more

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How to use keyboard commands with Actionscript in Flash

In this video tutorial you will learn to use keyboard commands with ...more

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How to use Lingo controls in Flash MX

The new Lingo control for Macromedia Flash MX objects helps you streamline your workflow and reduce development time. In this demonstration ...more

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How to use motion tweens on a path in Flash

Add shape to your animation using a motion tween along a path. Learn tips for using motion guides, snapping to motion paths, and finishing ...more

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How to use multiple timelines in Flash CS3 Professional

This video shows you how to work with independent timelines ...more

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How to use object and merge drawing in Adobe Flash CS4

Adobe Flash CS4 Professional software is the industry-leading ...more

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How to use Script Assist to add interactivity in Flash CS3

This video shows you how to use Script Assist to add ActionScript 3.0 ...more

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How to use shape hints to fine tune shape tween in Flash 8

Very often you will find shape tween in Flash does not give you the ...more

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How to use symbols effectively between Illustrator and Flash

This video shows you how to use symbols back and forth between Flash ...more

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How to use symbols in Flash

Special guest Colin Smith shares with us how to use Symbols in Flash. This clip comes from his very popular "How to Wow with Flash 8 ...more

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How to use symbols in Flash CS4

Adobe Flash Creative Suite 4, or CS4, Professional software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive ...more

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How to use the 3D rotation tool in Flash CS4

This video tutorial will show you how use the 3D rotation tool in Flash CS4. The 3D rotation tool in Adobe Flash may be a bit tricky for ...more

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How to use the Adobe Flash CS4 interface

Adobe Flash CS4 Professional software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences. It is ...more

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How to use the decorative drawing tools in Adobe Flash CS4

Adobe Flash CS4 Professional software is the industry-leading ...more

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How to use the drawing tools in Flash CS3 Professional

This video shows you how to draw using the shape tools in Flash ...more

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How to use the drawing tools in Flash CS4

Adobe Flash Creative Suite 4, or CS4, Professional software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive ...more

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How to use the Flash video encoder

This video shows you how to encode video in FLV format using the Flash Video Encoder. You learn how to batch-process multiple videos, and ...more

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How to use the motion guide in Flash CS3

This software tutorial will show you how to work with motion guides in Flash. This lesson is great for beginning Flash users since it covers ...more

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How to use the pen tool in Flash 8

This tutorial explains how to draw straight and curved lines using the Pen tool and how to adjust your line using the subselection tool in ...more

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How to use the Timeline, keyframes and frame rate in Flash

This video shows you some of the essential concepts of Flash and how ...more

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How to use the workspace in Flash CS3 Professional

This tutorial shows you the main parts of the Flash interface, including how to set up the workspace, work with the Stage, and create and ...more

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Jaw Dropping Trampoline Skills

Cirque Du Soleil look no further, Adam Menzies is your next act. This guy's trampoline skills are insane. My favorite part starts at 0:24. Speechless. Oh yeah. Almost forgot. Here Adam jumps up to the ...

Undulating LED Wave Sculpture

Beautiful LED sculpture made for the 2008 100% Design exhibition in Earls Court. Curious how it was made? Process images below the video. Previously, 24,000 LED Light-Up-My-Dress. LED Wand + RIFD ...

Robot Dance Off Gets Creepy

As November was coming to an end this year, the "6th Robo-One Gate in International Robot Exhibition 2009" dance competition took place. The contenders are just a little bit creepy, to say ...

2009's Most Amazing Scientific Images

Popsci has posted 2009's most amazing scientific images, and there's quite a few great ones in there. A few of our favorites below, click through for all 62. In short, Cow Farts. "Scientists ...

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