I've read all of the tutes mentioned, and there is also a specialised EasyPose tute on my renderosity artist page that touches lightly on how to set up ERC channels. Out of all of those tutes, I would recommend Nerd's tute as the best one to start out with and to do what you're trying to do, though VK's tute is great for more advanced applications.

View Ajax's Gallery - View Ajax's Freestuff - View Ajax's Store - Send Ajax a message