Fun tutorial on japanese anime drawing. "Chibi" is a Japanese term for "short person" or "child". All the chibis in this video are based on characters from Miki Falls, a book by Mark Crilley, the creator of this video. The music was created in Garageband 2.0.2. Learn how to draw different emotions for manga characters.
Sow your wild oats! In this video, Jody Fath shares the expertise she gleaned from her eleven months backpacking around the world. In this video, you'll learn to plan for a long-term trip abroad. Learn how to determine what type of traveller you are, how to budget for your trip using online cost-of-living estimation and even how to pack in this great tutorial.
One of the most misunderstood terms in cold process soap making is the word "trace." Find out what how to test and achieve trace in your next soap project.
Build your very own solar water distiller to discover how nature filters water via the sun and evaporation. The correct term for this is distillation.
This video demonstrates how to solve algebraic equations of the first degree for the variable, "X"; in other words, the variables contained in these equations are not raised to any power other than one, which is implicit. The video starts out with an example of such an algebraic equation. Before beginning to solve the equation, the video explains the meaning of the equals sign, the definition of an equation, and what a variable is. Next the video explains what is meaning by "solving for X". T...
In this tutorial you are shown exactly how to do algebraic long division when terms are missing in the polynomial. Follow these steps and you can divide whatever you'd like:
This video is about using the grouping factoring method. We're using a four term polynomial. There is a even number of terms. We can break them into two groups of 2. The first group of "2" the common factor is "a." The last group, the common factor is "-2b". The reason we use -2b is to assure that what is in the first group is the same as the second group. Because of the distributive property of multiplication over addition, we take the a-2b and put it in one bracket. Multiply by 3x+1. With 6...
A few weeks ago, Facebook published a blog post called "Proposed Updates to our Governing Documents," which outlines a few changes in their policies and user voting system. These changes would essentially take away users' right to vote on future changes to Facebook's data use policy while also taking away Facebook's responsibility to alert users of those changes. If the new policy is enacted, the vote will be replaced with "a system that leads to more meaningful feedback and engagement," what...
In terms of Halloween costume popularity, we think dressing up as Snooki from "Jersey Shore" only falls behind going as a vampire and as Lady Gaga. After all, the Jersey gal has a whole lotta fun personality and personal style to work with.
Knowing music theory never hurt anyone—not Bach, not Chopin, not Schoenberg. Even if you fancy yourself a musical iconoclast, the better you know the rules of music, the better equipped you'll be to break them down the line. In this free video music theory lesson, you'll learn how to use and understand the most frequently used terms and phrases in music theory. For more information, including a very thorough overview, watch this helpful musician's guide.
The esteemed tradition of Chinese watercolor goes back thousands of years and hasn't changed much in terms of composition, subject matter, and materials used. So back then as much as today sky dieties and kings would sip green tea outside pagodas perched high above the clouds, surrounded by monumental mountains and far removed from mortal space.
The Breach is one of the many popular online games available from Kongregate Games. Like any game, it can be rendered more enjoyable in the long-term by cheating at it. This video will show you how to use Cheat Engine 5.6 to hack the game and give yourself more experience points, making your character nearly indestructible. Don't let the zombies win, watch this video!
Have a pair of shoes that are a bit too tight in terms of length and width but which are otherwise perfect? With a two-way shoe stretcher, this problem is easily resolved. And this handy cobbler's guide presents an easy-to-follow overview of how to use one. For more information, and to get started expanding your own shoes with a two-way shoe expander tool, give this tutorial a look.
In this video, learn how to pair your Bluetooth enabled phone with your new 2009 Nissan head unit. This procedure should work with multiple Nissan models and is not as simple as other car makers, but is equally effective. This will take a few extra minutes but is worth it in terms of safety and simplicity once it is up and running.
Many people try to play blues harmonica without understanding the blues. This video describes blues music in terms of a modified major scale and then shows how this can be applied to both keyboard and harmonica.
Watch this video to learn a simple cheat that will make your paper longer. Good trick to know when you are in a crunch and need to stretch your class paper. You will need to use your existing term paper and either Microsoft Word or Open Office to use the Find&Replace command. Here's some forums you can post anonymously with other like-minded, less scrupulous people: http://academicdishonesty.net
How to make that cardboard hood to assist you in making your own custom bokeh when shooting images.
No, this isn't location scouting in the professional, industry term, where often paperwork and legal matters become involved. We mean it in the way that guerrilla filmmakers mean it.
This video discusses stone settings and various jewelry terms. It also shows how to create a burnished setting in a sterling silver ring.
Learn how to wear different types of hijab in different styles in this two part series. The hijab details have been explained in terms of the hijab material and hijab durability.
Striking up a conversation with a group of people you don't know can be an intimidating task. Come prepared with some interesting comments and ideas and you will be able to make new friends out of any crowd.
The best way to win friends over in a foreign country is by breaking the ice and showing your enthusiasm with your best effort at their language. Practice your Gaelic for travel or just for fun with friends.
Roughly half of all Americans believe in extra sensory perception... Are you part of that statistic? Ever get the feeling you have a paranormal ability? You can investigate your psychic abilities and hone your skills with these tips.
The term "cosmetology" is not what most people think it means. In fact, cosmetology involves the study of skin, hair, and nails, rather than makeup.
For girls, short hair is a lot easier to manage than longer strands, with one caveat: You're much more limited in terms of what hairstyles you can do. But fret not. If your hair doesn't quite skim your shoulders yet, check out this hairstyling video to learn two super cute, feminine looks for girls with shorter strands.
The Nokia N97 is more than a year old, making it practically a grandad in cell phone terms, but it's still a great unit. If yours is having problems and you want to inspect it's internals, watch this video for a guide to disassembling the device completely.
When most people stress-eat they turn to sweets to cheer them up. Did you know that there are foods that will actually improve your mood if your consume them regularly? Watch this video to learn how eating fish, sesame seeds, and other moods can improve your mood long-term.
The world of taxes and filling out the 1040 form itself is pretty confusing, especially if you're unsure about the terms, "deductions" and "credits". In this video you will get a full walkthrough of how tax deductions work and how to fill out the Schedule A portion of the 1040 form for your federal income taxes.
If you're planning on making a fire and don't have a big fire extinguisher laying around, you may think that you're all out of options. But if you've got a water bottle, some baking soda, vinegar, dish soap and a little water you're all set to go! This video shows you how to create a short term, home made fire extinguisher and also demonstrates its effectiveness.
Real volcanos are no fun, but chocolate ones sure are! Whether you're baking a chocolate cupcake or cake, adding the term "volcano" to the mix means adding a lot of extra gooey chocolate.
Need to know how to find the greatest common factor or GCF for a set of numbers? Learn how with this free video lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps (or just finish your homework or study for that next big test).
Looking for a primer on how to combine like terms and/or use the distributive property to solve algebraic equations? Learn how with this free video lesson. From Ramanujan to calculus co-creator Gottfried Leibniz, many of the world's best and brightest mathematical minds have belonged to autodidacts. And, thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to follow in their footsteps (or just finish your homework or study for that next big test).
This easy acoustic guitar instructional video demonstrates how to play the popular song "Live Like We're Dying" by Kris Allen. It breaks the song down into very simple terms, including descriptions of the picking and chords, but if you want the tabs, they can be found here.
Troy from MOSSBACK at the 2008 Hunting Show Salt Lake City shares inside secrets on how to call elk. Bugle for elk is a term for elk calling and can be done in competition or in the field of competition.
Learn how to julienne vegetables. Julienne is the French term for vegetables cut in long thin strips, like a matchstick. Mastering the method of julienning vegetables will not only improve your presentation, it will also endure more even, consistent cooking. To julienne, you'll need vegetables (like carrots and peppers) and a sharp knife.
Cell phone contracts might seem iron-clad, but loopholes may let you get out of your plan without paying a dime.
Check out this instructional acoustic guitar video that shows you how to perform finger gymnastics. "Finger Gymnastics" is a term used for warm-ups, stretching, and any type of practice on the guitar. Finger gymnastics are a great way to strengthen the fingers and get your fret hand and pick hand working together. Improve your guitar playing skills by watching this short tutorial video to practice finger gymnastics on acoustic guitar.
You might have heard the term "phase" before, but do you know what it is? Check out this instructional recording video that demonstrates how to avoid a phase. Hear some audio examples and learn to listen for a phase. Record better sound quality by learning a few tricks outlined in this tutorial video.
Check out this instructional cross country video that shows you how to increase your speed so that you love running more. Most runners have long term goals to increase their speed. Speed is a sign of progress. Whatever your motivation, introducing speed drills just once a week will improve your fitness and stamina. Speed workouts don't have to be intimidating at all with this tutorial.
Where to start when learning a language, that's neither here nor there. This video language lesson starts building up a basic Japanese vocabulary of location words. Watch this video Japanese language tutorial and learn how to say some terms associated with places, like here, there, and where.
