How To: Make a phylogenetic tree
Check out this how-to video to make a phylogenetic tree that helps you understand how species are related in biology. Discover biology in a digital world.
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How To: Chip in tall grass when playing golf
Even golf tour players would rather be in a bunker than face one of the most troublesome shots in golf: a chip from tall grass. Once you understand the basics of chipping in tall grass, though, your shot will become much more effective.
How To: Do the proper golf swing posture, positioning and aim
If you want to produce better golf shots, you must first understand the concept of the basic golf swing. Watch this detailed overview of golf swing posture, positioning, and aim.
How To: Get a powerful golf swing
All golfers have one thing in common: they like to hit the golf ball long and straight. If you would like to hit the ball longer, you must first understand the sources of power in the golf swing and how to apply that power efficiently.
How To: Use the AV mode on your dSLR
Watch to understand the AV (aperture priority) mode on your digital SLR and how to use it.
How To: Cut a hole into metal
Tim Carter shows simple ways to cut holes into metal. This easy-to-understand and well demonstrated video is a perfect guide for metal drilling.
How To: Use a DSLR lens to change the depth of field in photos
This video will help you understand the three main parts of a DSLR lens that can change the depth of field in photographs. We will explain how the aperture, zoom and focus all effect the depth of field in a photo.
How To: Use network paths in Houdini
This video covers network paths and how to use them and understand how they work in Houdini. This is part of learning how to use the interface properly.
How To: Understand the bass system on the accordion
This video is a quick explanation of the Stradella bass system of the accordion.
How To: Understand flash versus continuous lighting
In this video segment learn the differences between flash and continuous lighting. Also learn about strobe lighting and the modeling bulb.
How To: Solve a medium difficulty sudoku puzzle
This is a sudoku tutorial for a medium difficulty puzzle. It has less "given" easy solutions, so we have to use harder logic questions to figure out some of them. I'm sure I overlooked some easier ways to prove certain numbers, but it's good that you learn how the logic works for future difficulties. You should aim for about 10 minutes per game once you fully understand how to play. Have fun!
How To: Pan and crop in Sony Vegas
This tutorial is here to help those Sony Vegas beginners understand how to use the Pan and Crop tools.
How To: Pronounce the English word "empathy"
Today's word is "empathy". This is a noun which means the capacity or ability to understand the feelings of people.
How To: Pronounce the English word "nuance"
Today's word is "nuance". This is a noun which means a subtle degree of difference in meaning and expression. For example, you can say, "To truly understand the nuances between synonyms, you often have to see how those similar words are used in various situations."
How To: Pronounce the English word "tacit"
Today's word is "tacit". This is an adjective which means implied or conveyed without words.
How To: Pronounce the English word "visceral"
Today's word is "visceral". This is an adjective which means being from base emotions or instinctive.
How To: Use the tree of life in the Kabbalah
Check out this video to learn how to understand AND use the tree of life in the Kabbalah. This presenter is a well-known professor of religion and a spiritual counselor. Remember--don't me a martyr!
How To: Apply brown and bronze eyeshadow
Check out this simple brown and bronze eyeshadow tutorial with text to help you understand the steps for this makeup.
How To: Count and say your age with numbers 11 to 20 in Polish
This is a short video for numbers 11 to 20 in the Polish language. It should help to understand how Polish should be pronounced as well as to learn some of the second ten digits. It also goes over how to say how old you are in Polish.
How To: Pronounce and use the "i" in the Polish alphabet
This is a short video for the letter "i". This is one of several videos that go over every letter in the Polish alphabet and every sound of the Polish language. The Polish alphabet are supposed to be the first introduction to this foreign language. It should help to understand how Polish should be pronounced as well as to learn some first Polish words.
How To: Transcribe a drum part
This lesson takes you through the method I use to transcribe things I don't understand. The example used is 'You Never Know' by Dave Matthews Band.
How To: Understand holography & holograms
This is a older VHS, remastered version of my introduction to holography in which Thomas Grillo demonstrates two holographic optical table layouts for making transmission master, and reflection copy holograms. Recorded by Thomas Grillo in 1997 at Parallax Holograms Studios in Mississippi.
How To: Read and understand an arrow selection chart
This is a short archery video that attempts to explain why arrow application charts are so complicated. The first three minutes or so present a model of a shaft to help visualize the independent factors that drive each section of the chart.
How To: Understand amazing animal mating practices
Explore the unusual mating practices of the animal kingdom such as virgin birth.
How To: Use transitions in film
Brandon Pinard discusses the most commonly used transitions in television and film: the Cut, the Fade and the Dissolve. He covers the basic definition of each of the three transitions, how they are most commonly used in the film and television industries, and how anyone can improve their own videos with the proper understanding of these transitions.
How To: Install a HALO SpeedFeed into a Vlocity Jr
This video shows you how to install the HALO SpeedFeed into the Vlocity Junior. I understand that speedfeedpaintball already has a Vlocity Junior Speedfeed. I didnt like it, so I went with this.
How To: Fix a ball chop or a barrel break on a paintball gun
Here is the difference between ball chop, and a barrel break. This will help you understand what your paintball gun is doing, and make it easier to fix
How To: Unload film from your Holga camera
Watch this video to learn how to unload film from your Holga camera. These instructions and visuals are clear and easy to understand!
How To: Load 35mm film in a Holga camera
Watch this video to learn how to load 35mm film in a Holga camera. Also, learn how to unload it in the darkroom. The instructions and visuals are clear and easy to understand.
How To: install a PC/XBOX 360 wire controller for MUgen
This tutorial shows you how to install XBOX 360/PC controller for your Mugen. It's very simple and easy to understand just follow the steps and you will be ready to play with a controller in no time.
How To: Play blues scales on the piano
Pete Sears gives you a lesson on blues scales for the piano. Get ready for the blues! You should have a good understanding of regular scales first.
How To: Paint a door
Tim Carter demonstrates how to paint a door. Simple-to-understand video will leave you with no trouble painting any type of door.
How To: Shadow box
A quick video for beginner boxers and Thai Boxers to gain an understanding of what shadow boxing is all about and how they should go about it. Made at Daddis Fight Camps in Philadelphia, PA.
How To: Choose batting for your quilt
Different types of quilt batting vary greatly. Understand the difference between cotton, low-loft polyester, and trapunto batting.
How To: Understand potential and kinetic energy in trebuchets
This video explains the science behind a trebuchet. The trebuchet is a medieval machine designed to throw objects at or into castles. This video explains that the gravitational potential energy stored in the raised counterweight is converted into kinetic energy in the projectile. Trebuchets make excellent science fair projects.
How To: Understand an electronic weathervane
This simple weather instrument is an example of electronic instrumentation, it uses a swinging pendulum conductor and four LEDs to indicate wind direction. This simple, but sophisticated, device is suitable as a science fair project or as a project in the grades 6/7/8 technology program of a school.
How To: Understand simple machines and mechanical advantage
This video uses working simple machines to demonstrate how to calculate mechanical advantage. Suitable for any school program involving simple machines. Demonstrates pulley systems including a chain block.
How To: Understand winches, pulleys and jeeps
Pulleys are simple machines. A knowledge of pulleys can be very useful. This short video shows how to use a pulley to increase the pulling power of a winch. Supports the Force, Work and Energy component of any science curriculum.
How To: Understand batteries and how they work
This video explains electricity as the flow of atomic particles called electrons. Animations demonstrate electron flow. Batteries are described as chemical devices designed to create electron flow. Terms covered in video include Volts, current and Amperes
How To: Play a game of skeet shooting
This graphical video takes you step-by-step through the process of playing a game of skeet shooting. It goes over field layout and positioning and gives a good understanding of what to expect in an actual game or competition.