Create Maps

This tutorial presents a lesson on how to create a 3D extruded world in MAXON C4D. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this free v ...more

This 3ds Max video tutorial goes over how to create bump maps and how to quickly create one using your existing color map as a starting point in Autodesk's 3D Studio Max digital graphic modeling software in conjunction with Adobe Photoshop. It will also cover how to breakup yo ...more

This 3ds Max video tutorial goes over the concept of specular maps and how to paint one using an existing bump map as reference in Autodesk's 3D Studio Max digital graphic modeling software. You'll work in conjunction with Adobe Photoshop, so if you don't have one or the other ...more

Creating beautiful 3D images in Maya is easier than doing so by hand, but not by much! This video will teach you how to use Maya to create a normal map form a high poly geometry easily using the render pass feature that came out in Maya 2009.

New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 361st installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to create ...more

This covers displacement mapping in a WHOLE new way in the Maya Zbrush workflow. Using Alpha grabs in Zbrush you are able to displace geometry in Maya.

In this free video tutorial provided by Luv2Help.com we will show you how to create a old burnt treasure map effect from scratch using Adobe Photoshop. Goto http://www.luv2help.com/ for high resolution viewing and more free video tutorials.

Learn how After Effects displacement maps can make your text or images appear on another surface. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its v ...more

L4D2, or Left 4 Dead 2 for those unfamiliar with the game, is a great PC shooter with a really robust level editor. This video will teach you how to create a survival mode map in the editor, allowing you to bring your creativity to bear on improving your L4D2 experience. Text ...more

This tutorial is a step by step guide on how to make maps for Team Fortress 2 (part of the Half Life 2: Orange Box) using Steam's Hammer program. Topics covered include: Creating brushes to make a simple room Making a skybox Creating respawn areas Creating a resupply locker, t ...more

Learn how to create texture maps and apply them to figures using Poser rendering software with expert 3D animation and rendering tips in this free software tutorial video series. Part 1 of 15 - How to Create texture maps with Poser software. Create texture maps with Poser soft ...more

Ever wanted to create a map with more than a single point? With Google Maps,it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at TekZilla can present a complete overview of the process in just two minutes. For more information, including step-by-step ...more

In this video tutorial, we learn how to use multiple UV maps and clone paint projected textures within Blender 2.5. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the a ...more

Starcraft 2, like it's predecessor before it, has a very robust level editor that allows you, the DIY modder, to create nearly any scenario within the bounds of the Starcraft 2 engine that you could imagine. We have compiled videos on how to do all sorts of fun things with it, ...more

Part of the fun of games like StarCraft II is being able to design and mod your own maps. This tutorial shows you how to use the map editor included in the game to create a small map of your own.

This video shows displacement maps made in Zbrush and applied in modo.

If you're designing a website but are uncomfortable slicing your interface up and reassembling it with CSS, or if you'd like to add easter-egg content to your site, then an image map might be a good option. And with Dreamweaver, the process is simple. In this two-part video t ...more

Learn how to create depth map shadows when working within Maya 2011. Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular modeling software or a seasoned 3D artist just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Maya 2011 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. F ...more

Customize your directions on Google Maps. Drag and drop the default directions to your preferred roads or highways, get walking or public transit directions, route around traffic, or add multiple stops on your way. This video tutorial from Google will show you how to create p ...more

This tutorial covers one of the basic attributes of Adobe After Effects - displacement mapping. You can use a displacement map to create a stereoscopic effect for your next animation. It's quite easy, and only requires a basic familiarity with the program.

Want to know how to drop latitude and longitude markers on a Google map? This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video guide can present a complete overview of the process in about a minute. For more information, including step-by-step ins ...more

This tutorial shows how to create transparent PNG files from opacity maps to use in Blender. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you' ...more

This CNET tip gives you fast and easy access to those locations you frequent most on the map, like your home or workplace. Getting instant directions to those favorite places doesn't get any easier. Navigation on your Android cell phone makes life a little easier. This video w ...more

A quick tip on environment maps in Blender. Blender 2.49b. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be well served by this free vi ...more

Starcraft 2, like it's predecessor before it, has a very robust level editor that allows you, the DIY modder, to create nearly any scenario within the bounds of the Starcraft 2 engine that you could imagine. We have compiled videos on how to do all sorts of fun things with it, ...more

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

Learn how to use Ovi Maps on your device. See your current location, find a place, plan a route, and more. The C5 is the first offering in Nokia's new "C" series of mobile phones. It runs on Nokia's Symbian OS and features a 2.2-inch screen and 3.2-megapixel camera. Want more? ...more

This tutorial shows you how to take a 2-D image of a Persian rug and turn it into a fully 3-D staircase using the displacement mapper in Adobe After Effects. Displacement mapping is a versatile, helpful tool for any 3-D animator.

One of the coolest parts about modern PC shooters is that most of them include level editors, allowing you to create the map of your dreams. This video will teach you how to make a scavenge game mode map in Left 4 Dead 2, Valve's zombie shooting fest from last year. Text tuto ...more

This video shows you how to use motion maps as a background in After Effects 7. The tutorial is more of a demo of a finished project than a full tutorial.

By experimenting with the Gradient Editor, you can create interesting backgrounds that can be used behind your portraits, in composites, etc. Create cool backgrounds with Photoshop gradient maps. Click through to watch this video on layersmagazine.com

Learn how to use MapForce to map or transform XML data in a visual way, creating XSLT 1.0 or 2.0 transformation stylesheets, XQuery 1.0 documents, or program-code in Java or C# in this tutorial, which demonstrates a simple mapping from one XML schema to another. Take a look!

This tutorial looks at how to create a map of the wetness left by a particle fluid, so that you can correctly render surfaces with a wet look. It looks at rendering out a point cloud with wetness information, and creating a bespoke shader to correctly render surface using the ...more

This tutorial on the companion Tech Ease for Mac site shows you how to use Inspiration to create concept maps that help you brainstorm and organize your ideas. The movies were recorded on a Mac, but Inspiration is a cross-platform program so the steps shown should work on the ...more

First, make sure that your image is hosted on a secure place online (such as your own Photobucket account). Then go to ImageMaps.com and use this free site to create your own image map that can now be added to your website.

The flame wave weapon is an awesome gun that will shoot streams of fire at your enemies. This tutorial shows you how to get into the StarCraft II map editor and create your own flame wave weapon, designed to be wielded by Raynor.

Make a frostbolt spell in the StarCraft II map editor which will both damage your enemy and slow them down. This tutorial goes into the map editor and shows you how to duplicate the frost bolt effect for your own map mods. Part 1 of 3 - How to Create the frostbolt spell in the ...more

Learn how to unlock ALL of the zombie maps in Call of Duty: Black Ops without beating the single-player campaign! This clip will show you how it's done using the secret code "3arc unlock." Call of Duty 7 (COD: BO) is the seventh installment in Activision's popular Call of Dut ...more