How To: Record ambient noise for your video
Brandon discusses the audio technique "capturing ambient noise". He describes how to do it and why it can improve your video's overall sense of depth and appeal.
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How To: Shoot landscapes on film
John talks about some techniques that are used to capture vast landscapes in a small frame.
How To: Create a "natural wipe" in film
Jennifer talks about the technique known as "Natural Wipes". She gives several examples of these types of "in camera" transitions and how they can be used to create better videos.
How To: Create cheap outdoor lighting for filming
Issac demonstrates a couple different outdoor lighting techniques and how "good" outdoor lighting can improve your videos.
How To: Replace faces in photos using GIMP
This video shows how to use some basic image editing techniques to replace the face in an image with another face.
How To: Craft wire and bead rings
Create a gorgeous selection of sparkily accessories with buttons, beads and jewelery wire. The simple technique gives stunning results, you'll be able to make a funky ring to match every outfit.
How To: Combine a 2 hole draw with chord rhythms on harmonica
Adam Gussow teaches how to combine the 2 hole draw with chord rhythms using lip pursing and tongue blocking techniques.
How To: Wave, robotic-glide, tic, and do chest pops
A break down of some well known popping and locking dance techniques.
How To: Make and use a muslin
It’s called a "muslin" because a muslin material is commonly used to create this first sample of your pattern for tailoring. In this video, Sarah, a Maryland sewing instructor, fashion designer and author, demonstrates marking techniques and explains how to use a muslin to get an exact fit from any pattern. Make sure to click the RealPlayer or Quicktime link to start the video.
How To: Lampwork a glass floral wine bottle stopper
This is my best guess at lampworking a borosilicate wine bottle stopper. This is just me winging it, I don't claim to be an expert. If you want to see what the pros do with this floral technique, look up Eugene Rain, Sabina Boehm, John Kobuki and many others.
How To: Lampwork a glass swirly bead
This is a layered bead with a little swirl added to each end for a ocean wave effect, using COE 104 glass. Learn this great lampworking technique!
How To: Do a Krav Maga release form the guard position
A Krav Maga ground fighting technique for a quick release from the guard
How To: Set up a slack line or wire
A simple method for setting up a slackline with 5 carabiners. This setup should not be used for highlines. Practice this circus trick of balance and skill. You need webbing for this slack lining technique.
How To: Yodel cowboy style with Wylie Gustafson
Cowboy and yodeler Wylie Gustafson spends some time talking with Spokesman Review and discussing cowboy yodeling techniques.
How To: Cook puerco pibil or roast pork with Robert Rodriguez
How to cook Puerco Pibil by Robert Rodriguez. This is an excellent spicy breakfast. This is the slow roasted pork as seen is his film Once Upon a Time in Mexico. 5T whole annato seeds 2t whole cumin seeds
How To: Properly execute the power snatch lift
Learn the correct and safe technique for this speed oriented weight lift - the power snatch. Great for developing power in athletes.
How To: Massage your hands
This video shows you how to use Swedish massage techniques to massage your own hands.
How To: Practice yoga detox breathing
Sadie Nardini teaches you a healing and detoxifying yoga breathing technique.
How To: Tie-dye shirts
Watch this quick instructional video showing the folding and dying technique to create an oval shape on tie-dye material and clothing.
How To: Make a mold of a hand with alginate and cast it
Watch this video to learn how to make a mold of a hand using Alja-Safe alginate. Great technique for sculptors!
How To: Make a rubber mask with Slacker Tactile Mutator
Watch this video to learn how to use Slacker Tactile Mutator to soften or deaden platinum silicone rubber for a more lifelike feel in special effects makeup. This is a great technique for making props for movies or for a Halloween costume.
How To: Airbrush on rubber for special effects and props
Watch this visual demonstration for detailed instruction on how to airbrush Psycho Paint brand paint on rubber. This is a great technique to make toys, props, or masks.
How To: Make a mold and cast of an arm with alginate
Use alginate to make a mold and cast of an arm. Watch this video for a detailed list of needed ingredients and step by step instructions on how to do it yourself. This is a good technique for sculpture or special effects.
How To: Fuse and slump glass
Learn how to fuse and slump glass with Corning Museum of Glass experts. Fusing and slumping are two techniques that have been used for centuries, and can be used together or separately.
How To: Make a peyote stitch bracelet with a Swarovski button
Peyote is a classic stitch and is widely used. It is a technique originated by Native Americans of the Southwest United States. They used it to adorn objects used in religious ceremonies as well as everyday life. This video demonstrates the basic stitch. Learn how to create a beautiful bracelet with a Swarovski Button closure.
How To: Do nunchaku basics and drills
Nunchaku basics and demonstration of basic nunchaku techniques and drills.
How To: Improve your picking speed
Improve your technique and picking speed and prepare yourself for lightning fast solos and complicated melody lines by practicing this killin' 16th note Minor Pentatonic Scale exercise.
How To: Kiss your partner with passion
Are you a good kisser? Anyone can be, with the right technique. Watch this how to video and learn the basics of kissing your partner with passion. Work on this and you'll soon be able to perform a torrid kiss!
How To: Improve piano techniques
Check out this video from Berkleemusic.com and watch as Berklee professor Paul Schmeling shows ways to perfect your posture and finger position on the keyboard and play your favorite piano piece with a new level of comfort and ease.
How To: Locate the brachioradialis muscle for massage
This massage technique of the brachioradialis muscle helps with the biceps and brachialis as well. Here is a short guide on one of the most problamatic aspects of the body - the brachioradialis muscle.
How To: Locate adductor muscles for massage
Watch this guide to the adductor muscles. This video provides professional advice on massaging techniques for the abdominal muscles. After some physical exercise, there's nothing better then a relaxing massage.
How To: Do an aromatherapy massage
Watch this video to learn how to give an aromatherapy massage. This aromatherapy massage video will give you expert guidance on the best techniques on giving an aromatherapy massage.
How To: Use the dodge and burn tools in Photoshop CS3
Learn some techniques using Photoshop CS3's Dodge and Burn tools for touching up photos.
How To: Simulate depth of field in Photoshop
Use the lens blur filter in Photoshop to create depth of field in an image, which is a technique used in photography to focus attention on a particular subject
How To: Give a spa-style leg message
Some techniques for giving a spa-style leg massage from Messagenerd.com.
How To: Practice Stick drills
Learn how to use sticks on the runway to improve acceleration technique at track practices.
How To: Give a reflexology-style foot massage
Massage Nerd demonstrates techniques for giving a reflexology-style foot massage.
How To: Trap block in football
Learn how to develop good trap blocking technique for playing football.
How To: Crack a lobster
Do you enjoy lobster, but hate having to get the meat out of the shell? This video shows you an easy way to remove the lobster meat, going over techniques such as twisting the tail, and finding tomalley.
How To: Treat PTSD & practice memory release with tapping
EFT is a highly effective way of dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). If you have an event in your life that you need to be at peace with, this video will help you. Tapping (EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique) is a way to take away the emotional component of the memory. If you find the event too painful to visit on your own, please consult a qualified EFT Practitioner.