In another great beginner tutorial, you'll be finding out how to use another technique in Photoshop CS4. This particular video will demonstrate how to easily flip an image. It's easy to perform and is just a basic way of manipulating a photo to fit whatever needs you have. All it takes it just two easy clicks and you're done! Enjoy!
This tutorial is for those looking to get an understanding of Photoshop CS4. It's a beginner video and shows you the best way to create a vignette with curves easily. It's a great way to add a little something to your photos without making it look fake. So sit back and enjoy!
Athletes and accident-prone people, this video may save your life! Brush up on your first aid skills with help from this free tutorial. Learn how to tape an injured ankle quickly and easily with these step-by-step instructions.
Being able to know all the tips and tricks to Photoshop, people can produce some amazing pieces of art. But for the people who don't know their entire way around the most used and known piece of software, there's tutorials out there calling their name. In this video you'll find out how to use the magnetic lasso tool in Photoshop. it creates a well defined outline of the picture in the image and is fairly easy to use. So sit back and enjoy!
Photoshop is all about being creative. The more you know, the better you become at mixing certain tricks and techniques to make amazing pieces of digital photography. But there are so many it can take a good chunk of your time to fully understand the power that Photoshop holds. In this tutorial, find out how to easily combine photos and text using this awesome piece of software. Enjoy!
If you own a PS3 but are hoping to transition to the PC for some games that can only be played there, chances are you may have a difficult time doing so. Some gamers prefer using controllers rather than the keyboard and mouse when playing popular games like Call of Duty: World at War. This tutorial will show you how to take your PS3 controller and use it to play PC games easily. Enjoy!
In this how to video, you will learn how to clean your plastic headlights. This is important if you cannot afford to replace the headlights of your classic or semi-classic car. Toothpaste works great as a rubbing compound to fix this. First, take a rag and rub the toothpaste into the headlights. Next, take the paste off with another rag. Use some water to aid you in this. Now, your once clouded lens will be fairly clear. You can then move on to the other side to finish the whole car. This vid...
This video tutorial will show you how to do a long tail cast on. Staci breaks this knitting step for you in the easiest, most basic way, so that you'll be able to replicate her motions easily. Just follow along with her instructions, and you'll easily master this knitting basic.
Need to degunk a clogged bathroom sink? The process, while just as gross as you might expect (and perhaps even just a little bit grosser), is nevertheless very straightforward. For a complete, step-by-step overview of how to easily unclog your own sink drain, watch this free home plumbing guide.
Some data can be very confidential. In such case you need to encrypt the data so that it does not go into the wrong hands. There are lots of encryption software available to encrypt the data. But to use them first you need to install then and this can take lot of time. You can also use Windows built in compression client to encrypt information. To use this feature you need not install any software and it is a fairly simple process. So select a file that you want to encrypt, right click on it ...
That Paper Guy shows you how to make a simple paper airplane. First, get a piece of paper 8 1/2" x 11" and fold it in half lengthwise. Then fold on one side a triangle. Flip to the other side and fold a triangle as well. Fold the corners down in the same direction on both sides, making sure the edges meet the center fold. Fold the corners down one more time on both sides, again in the same direction. Open up the finished airplane so that you're able to grab the center with your thumb and inde...
This video teaches you how to make a steampunk bunny. You want to start off by making a blob with a fairly light color. Then you want to use a sharp stainless steel tool to create a round head. Make sure to make the head of the bunny is forwarded a little bit so that it looks like a bunny. Next, using your hands create a tail in the back of the bunny. Insert one of the bigger eyes using the little wire. Go ahead take your tool and carve out the nose, the cheeks and the mouth. Next you want to...
Stampinmama1 shows us how to soften edges of paper with ink sponges. When you sponge, you get a little softer look onto the paper. You're going to want to use a round stamping sponge and you would want to cut it up into six pieces to have more control over them. Rub your sponge directly onto the pad, grind it on pretty hard. Go right along the edge of your paper, ink it up again and keep going. You will get a soft feathery edge instead of a fairly bland edge with no soft look to it.
In this video you will learn how to remove a nitro engine from a remote control vehicle. One way you can do this is by removing your mount from the bottom, this can be done by removing the screws on the bottom. Another way to this is to remove the engine from the mount. Aside from the tools needed to remove certain parts, a lot of the pieces are easy to remove as all you need to do is slide them out or pop them out. Squirrel says that its fairly easy to remove but putting them all in is anoth...
In this video Dionne from the Gadget show explains how to improve your digital photos easily using widely available free software. The first thing she instructs us to do is to download and install Google's free photo editing software Picasa. Next, once Picasa is installed you can use it's one click settings to easily remove red eyes from photographs or increase the brightness of a photo. The next thing we learn to do is to adjust the white balance of a photograph. This makes the photo appear ...
Easily learn how to graph a straight line using rise over run also known as slope.
Thanks to technology, art savvy users can visually edit pictures with the click of a button. This video tutorial demonstrates how to color hair in Adobe Photoshop CS. In Quick Mask Mode, color over the hair area with a fairly large brush. Under Filter, select the Blur category and apply a Gaussian Blur to soften the edges of the mask. Revert back to Standard mode where the mask will appear as a selection, and under Select, choose the Inverse option. Finally, adjust the hue and saturation to s...
In this video, Ways Linn demonstrates how to play "Baby Can I Hold You" by Tracy Chapman, in this acoustic guitar lesson. She gives this lesson in both English and French, listing all the chords, and illustrating their fingering, that you will need to know to play the song. This video is fairly easy to follow. Beginning guitarists looking for a new lesson will appreciate this video, as well as Tracy Chapman fans wanting to learn this song.
The author shows how to bypass SurfControl and access blocked websites at school. He shows how to open the OperaMini website from Google and to access the demo of OperaMini in that website. Now in that demo we can key in the website address and easily access the website from there. In this manner we can easily bypass small security software like SurfControl. If you are having trouble accessing websites because of SurfControl just follow the steps in this tutorial and you will be able to acces...
How do you know if you should lose weight is a question people often ask. For the most part the need for weight loss should be determined by how you feel in your own body. There are some calculations that doctors use to determine if you need to lose weight. One of those calculations is BMI or Body Mass Index. BMI is based upon a fairly difficult equation. BMI is figured by multiplying your weight by 703 then dividing by your height squared. A body mass index over 25 is considered overweight. ...
The padlock knot is designed to look like a padlock, but without the actual function of one. In order to tie this knot take your rope or string and fold it in half. After you have done that make a loop with both sides of the rope making sure you leave a loop at the top. Put the two loops together the one in the front turning clockwise and the one in the back counter-clockwise. Make sure to leave a hole in the center for the rope to pass through. Now wind each piece of rope through the hole in...
PTFE, which stands for polytetrafluoroethylene, is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene, most commonly known as Teflon. Teflon tape is a very thin, white tape used to wrap around the threaded ends of pipes to improve the watertightness of a joint. Though PTFE tape is fairly common thing to use, not many people know how to actually use it properly, or where to use it. A lot use it on compression joints, but you really don't need to unless it leaks. You would use it on a radiator va...
If you're a klutz with a really expensive cell phone like an iPhone, there's still hope for you. Lee Waterman shows us how to repair the broken glass and digitizer on an iPhone 3G. With a couple of special tools, you'll have that iPhone looking like new in no time!
You likely all know the 10 rule (to multiply by 10, just add a 0 behind the number) but do you know the 11 rule? It is as easy! You should be able to do this one in your head. Learn how to easily multiply any two digit number by 11. Easy way to do math fast!
This is the basic idea of all the paper guns you've seen. Follow step by step to learn how to make a paper pistol. Be sure to click on Chapter 2 for the second part of this paper gun tutorial.
This how-to video shows the steps for making chain mail, just like the authentic armor of the Medieval period. Making chain mail is fairly simple, requiring only a couple supplies. You will need a rod, wire cutters, two pairs of pliers, a variable speed drill, and a spool of un-galvanized fencing wire. Watch this video metalwork tutorial series and learn how to make chain mail.
Concrete is one of mankind's greatest inventions. Very durable, it can also be aesthetically pleasing. Concrete is also often a major building material in and around homes. Over time, however, concrete can deteriorate. Patching and repairing concrete can be easy or difficult, depending on the project and the amount of deterioration. Most repair projects are fairly simple using some of the specially formulated patch and repair products available these days. Watch this DIY video tutorial for st...
Butcher-block kitchen countertops have traditionally been very popular and these days are often used as companion tops with other materials, such as solid-surface tops. In addition to their aesthetic appearance, they can receive hot pans without damage. You can make up your own butcher-block countertop, or the same technique can be used to create cutting boards, or a top for a roll-around cart. The steps in creating the top are fairly easy, but the project does require some special tools, esp...
Keep your RV Entrance Steps in tip top condition with this instructional RV video. This tutorial demonstrates how to maintain and repair your recreational vehicle entrance steps. Most RVs have electric steps, which are fairly maintenance free. The biggest component is lubrication. Make sure to lubricate once every thirty days using a lithium-based grease and spray every point. Learn how to inspect the wires underneath your RV and make sure everything is secure. Just follow the simple steps in...
This how-to video shows off an extreme look for Halloween, if you want to be a glammed up, sexy vampire. For an optional accessory, try Lestat on your arm. The cosmetic products used to create this look are: Bare Escentual mineral foundation - Fairly Light, NYX White e/s, MAC Copperplate e/s (contouring), MAC Paint - Flammable, NYX Sunrise e/s, MAC Beauty Marked e/s, Revlon Colorstay liquid eyeliner in black, Ben Nye Cosmic Violet e/s, black kohl eyeliner (nameless brand), DUO Adhesive glue, ...
Do you dream of standing on stage in front of millions of fans with a guitar in your hand? You could make this dream come true, if only you could play the guitar! This guitar tutorial series from Robert Renman teaches you the basics of guitar playing along with a few beginner and intermediate techniques. You can learn how to play a fast country picking lick with this guitar lesson. This country picking lick sounds best when picked fairly fast. You can be jamming on the electric guitar to your...
Marking a queen bee will allow the beekeeper to locate her easily by the now distinguishing spot on her back. Specialty markers can be purchased from a beekeeping supplier, but similar ink can be found more easily at a local arts and crafts store. Just make sure to let the ink dry before releasing her, otherwise her colony will clean it right off. Watch this video beekeeping tutorial and learn how to mark the queen honey bee.
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to run a USB cable through existing phone cords. You'll need two phone jacks, a USB extender, and a phone cord. Although dual jacks are featured in this video tutorial, single jacks are preferred. The process is fairly simple, what you need to do is open up the jack and cut the USB extender in half. Strip to the multicolored wires and match up the the wires with the opened phone jack's, all except for the white wire which will go to the ye...
The Manhattan is one of America's classics. It originally was based with rye but now predominately uses bourbon as the base. Rye is quite a bit more dry and there are a lot more smokey woody tones in it where as bourbon is slightly sweeter and carries vanilla tones. The vermouth used in this recipe was Ponti Rosso. It has some spicy notes that complement the sweeter flavors very well. If you want to use a really good vermouth, use Carpano Antica Formula. Any high quality bourbon such as Maker...
The mime materia is easily one of the best materias in Final Fantasy VII on the original Playstation. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use your mime materia to reuse your limit breakers without needing the limit gauge to fill up. With this trick you can easily take on Ruby and Emerald Weapons.
Use seam binding tape to quickly and easily finish the edge of a sleeve or neck edge or other garment edge. This sewing video tutorial shows you how to press your seam binding tape and easily sew it.
Watch this video to learn how to make a beautiful jewelry box. This project requires fairly advanced woodworking skills.
In this video on Super Smash Bros Brawl (SSBB) for the Nintendo Wii, I showcase how Captain Falcon, Ness, and Lucas work, including their move properties and what I believe will be key strategies to learn with them in the long run. For Falcon/Ness, I show a bit of the differences from their Melee counterparts. Unfortunately, the camera ran out of space as I was doing Wario, so check out my Robot/Wario tutorial video instead for a full demonstration of Wario's moves!
Break up large files easily with 7-Zip. Use for a cheap way of backing up files or sending large files to friends in e-mail
Renato Tarabella's popular CINEMA 4D plugin called "Path Deformer LITE" is a favored tool because it does many things quickly and easily. Because the LITE version of the plugin is free, many people quickly download it, and get snagged by a couple of easily corrected mistakes. This tutorial shows you how to get past them.
