Watch this video demonstration on how to forge a medieval arrowhead, or long bodkin, by Paul Selby at an English Heritage Living History event at Kenilworth Castle. This type of arrow head was commonly used during the War of the Roses. This arrow is a professional craft, but a blacksmith in training can also learn how to forge arrows like this. These long thin arrow tips are designed for penetrating chain mail.
This one minute video shows how a softbox and speed ring are assembled quickly and easily in the photo studio. A softbox is just loose cloth with four flexible rods inside. You can use a softbox to adjust the direction of your lights for a professional studio photo shoot.
Professional Photoshop users know the importants of using hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts to speed up their workflow. The faster you can produce work the better. If you are new to Photoshop CS3, you really should start using keyboard shortcuts. This beginners tutorial will help you get started using keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop CS3.
This software tutorial will show you how to lower a car in Photoshop CS3. Using very basic Photoshop methods, you will learn how to make a car look lowered with professional results. This Photoshop tutorial is best viewed at full screen.
Check out this instructional cinematography video to learn how to load 16mm film into the Arriflex SRII magazine. Professor Plow demonstrates the process of loading the Arri SR2 mag. To start loading the feed side, it needs to be done entirely in the changing bag, in a light tight environment. This cinematography tutorial video is ideal for serious film enthusiasts and professionals alike.
This instructional bartending video demonstrates how to mix a professional margarita with tequila and cuantro, an orange liqueur. For a virgin margarita, you can replace tequila with lemonade and replace cuantro with orange juice. Muy sabroso!
In this software tutorial you will learn how to create a widescreen effect using the video event pan/crop tool in Sony Vegas 7. Sony Vegas 7 is an industry standard for video editing, so make your videos look professional by adding a widescreen effect.
Watch this instructional cosmetics video apply eye shadow for a punk look. You will need
Forget the take out tonight, cook some fried rice food at home instead. Watch this how to video tutorial as professional Thai chef Kai shows you how to cook up an authentic dish of pork fried rice. You can serve your homemade pork fried rice by itself or with a main dish.
Forget the take out tonight, cook some Thai food at home instead. Watch this how to video tutorial as professional Thai chef Kai shows you how to stir fry pork and sweet basil. You can serve your homemade Thai pork and sweet basil dish with a side of rice.
Forget the take out tonight, cook some Chinese food at home instead. Watch this how to video tutorial as professional Thai chef Kai shows you how to cook up an authentic Chinese crap soup. Enjoy your crab soup on any cold winter day.
Forget the fried calamari, make some Thai fried squid instead. Watch this how to video tutorial as professional Thai chef Kai shows you how to deep fry squid. Serve the deep fried squid with a homemade dipping sauce and a beer.
Forget the take out tonight, cook some Chinese food at home instead. Watch this how to video tutorial as professional Thai chef Kai shows you how to cook an authentic wonton noodle soup. This noodle soup is great for any cold day.
How to grow your own cactus succulents; get professional tips and advice from an expert on growing your own plants and herbs in this free gardening video series.
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use themes in Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007 to add color and style to your diagram with just a few clicks. Choose from a gallery of predefined themes, or customize themes with your own background colors, fonts, effects, and more. Your diagram will jump off the page, plus you can make it visually consistent with documents you create in other Microsoft Office programs.
If you get a minor burn instead of going to the pharmacy you might want to go into the kitchen. In this how to video Chef Paul explains home remedies for minor burns. Watch and learn how sour cream and aloe vera helps the a minor burn heal. If in doubt, always seek professional medical care.
Mix up a hot chocolate recipe that everyone will love. In this how to video Chef Paul reveals his secret to exceptional hot chocolate. Watch and learn how to combine milk, cocoa, sugar, vanilla bean, and cinnamon for a great cold day beverage.
This instructional photography video helps you to better understand how to take great photographs at night. Night photography is a tricky art that you can master with this video. This tutorial is great for photography enthusiasts looking to improve their skills.
This instructional photography video teaches the basics of the Nikon photo camera in this hands-on demonstration of Nikon's amateur-grade SB-600 speedlight. Watch this video and start taking more professional looking photos. This tutorial is great for photography enthusiasts.
This instructional photography video explains the basics on how to use all three different types of metering systems on Nikon D-SLR photo cameras: 3D Matrix Metering, Center-Weight Metering, and Spot Metering. Watch this tutorial and start taking better, more professional photographs now that you understand how to use the metering system.
This instructional photography video explains and shows the difference in zoom lenses' focal lengths. This basic demonstration uses a Nikon professional photo camera to exhibit the various zoom lenses, and provides examples of its photographic capabilities. Watch this video and improve your photography skills.
In this DIY tutorial, Joe Schmidt demonstrates how to install a drain system. He then explains different ways to configure the drain system for your own situation. Why hire a professional to install your drain pipes when you can do it yourself with this how to video?
Why hire a professional to install your dishwasher when you can do it yourself. In this tutorial you will learn how to hook up the water lines and drain for a dishwasher. You can avoid dish-pan hands with your newly installed dishwasher.
Always use the freshest ingredients you possibly can when mixing specialty mixed drinks. In this case, the fresh honeydew melon and key lime juice really help to make a very fresh drink. This is a delicious mixed drink, great for summer evenings. Watch this mixology tutorial & broaden your knowledge of the bartending world. Mix a melon martini like a pro bartender for your next cocktail party.
This video demonstrates how professional bartenders cut their lemons. Lemons can be cut either as half moons or wedges. Watch this video bartending tutorial and learn how to make a fancy lemon garnish for a cocktail.
Learn how a professional bartender cuts a lime garnish. Limes can either be cut as a half moon or a wedge. Watch this video bartending tutorial and learn how to cut a lime garnish for a cocktail.
This how to video demonstrates how to do a male Foley catheter insertion. Before beginning any catheterization procedure make sure to properly identify the patient, wash your hands, and that all the supplies are handy. Watch and learn how to properly insert a Foley catheter in a man. This medical how-to video is intended for medical students and professionals.
This how to video demonstrates how to do a female Foley catheter insertion. Before beginning any catheterization procedure make sure to properly identify the patient, wash your hands, and that all the supplies are handy. Watch and learn how to properly insert a Foley catheter in a woman. This medical how-to video is intended for medical students and professionals.
NFX shows how to split tracks into WAV files using FL Studio. You would do this to send your song to a professional mixing engineer or maybe to collaborate with a non-FL user. Split tracks can be used in Protools, Audition, etc., but are demonstrated here in Fruity Loops.
Watch this ceramics tutorial video to learn how to put together a teapot by trimming the lid, sticking the parts together, and pulling the handle. You'll be able to put together very professional-looking teapots in no time using the tips from this how-to video. This instructional video is not for beginners.
Learn a few yoga poses from a professional. Watch this Yoga How-to video to learn how to do the pigeon pose. This popular yoga pose is also known as the swan pose. Open up your hip muscles with yoga by practicing the yin pigeon pose.
Learn to make roast and candy nuts by Professional Chef Cat Cora. Roasting nuts intensifies color and flavor, and also makes the nuts a little crunchier, while candying just makes them a little sweeter. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to roast and candy nuts at home.
Learn to make wild rice in a rice cooker and white rice pilaf on the stove top with Professional Chef Gordon Drysdale. Rice is surprisingly easy to burn, but when done right, wild rice flavored with butter, broth and spices. Learn how to prepare wild rice either in a rice cooker or on the stovetop as a pilaf by watching this video cooking tutorial.
In this how-to video, Epic shows how to do a sideflip for Parkour. This is a a very difficult trick to do and takes time, practice, and skill. Be careful, and leave the real parkouring to the professionals.
Raw edge applique is difficult to attach to a quilt; either the thread is ripping or the needle is making large holes. This instructional video offers tips for how to sew on a raw edge applique with as professional a finish as possible. Learn how to sew raw edge applique onto a quilt by watching this video crafting tutorial.
Alleviate frustration and take a few minutes to organize your cabinets. Watch this how to video and learn how easy it is to de-clutter kitchen cabinets with a professional organizer. Store your plates, glasses, and bakeware where you will be able to reach them.
Knotting techniques are essential to learn for cord, leather, or even wire jewelry. A professional looking knot serves functional purposes, and can eliminate the need for clasps, closures, or attaching pieces. Learn how to tie a slip, slide, and lark's head knot by watching this video jewelry-making tutorial.
Art Jewelry Magazine associate editor Jill Erickson shows you a quick way to forge your own ear wires. Learn how to use round nose pliers and a hammer to bend and shape professional looking ear wire findings.
Good habits make your sewing easier. This is a quick video sewing tutorial on backstitching. You'll know what it means when it's mentioned in patterns. Your sewing will be more professional if you remember to backstitch at the beginning and end of each seam. Happy Sewing!
Stencils can be made in lots of ways, but using Adobe Illustrator gives a more professional finish. Acetate sheets and an X-acto knife are also required to cut our the image. Learn how to make a stencil by watching this tagging how-to video.
