In this expert video series, John Olson describes how to use cutout tools. He demonstrates safety tips, and he shows us how to mark, cut, and install an outlet box. So, whether you are cutting through drywall or wood, familiarize yourself with cut out tools today!
In this series of instructional video clips you'll learn how to build the perfect tool kit for your home improvement needs. Expert Carolyn Saylors offers tips on choosing the right type of box to store your tools in, and shows you step-by step what tools are absolutely necessary to keep in your home. She explains the various types of screwdrivers, including torque and all-in-one models, the most commonly used types of pliers, wrenches and ratchet kits, drill bits, small saws, levels and hamme...
We don't always have a tripod handy when we need to grab some footage for our latest video project, but shaky footage can ruin an otherwise great video. Thankfully, After Effects has a 'stabilize motion' tool that you can apply to your recording to prevent headaches brought on by a shaky camera.
Once you've updated your Nintendo 3DS to a recent version of the software, you'll be able to connect your 3DS and any of the older DS handhelds (such as a DSi). You can transfer content between the two devices using the System Transfer tool, as described in this tutorial.
If you're new to Adobe Photoshop, editing photos can be a bit intimidating, especially when dealing with raw file formats. But with the help of this Photoshop tutorial, you'll be able to fix up your raw photos without any problems. Gavin Hoey walks you through his steps of Camera Raw in CS5, using an awesome picture of Matisyahu as an example, tweaking and fixing the pic using the crop, white balance, temperature and noise tools.
Trying to act out a fight scene with real weapons can be dangerous, so this foam rubber crowbar is the perfect prop for theatre or film. This Backyard FX segment by Indy Mogul will guide you through making your foam weapon. So grab some rubber latex, foam, and a few other tools and start constructing your crowbar.
Windows Powershell is a powerful but unwieldy tool for web developers, with which the PowerGUI interface is a great means on interacting. This video will show you how to use SnippetManager, recently declared "Best Add-On" in "PowerGUI Challenge 2010", to create and manage code snippets to use in your projects.
If you're a MetroPCS user and would like to tether your phone to your PCS to use it as a modem, this video will show you how it's done. First of all, hit the subtitles button to make sure you're getting the instructions in english. Next, you'l want to go here to get the Samsun PC Studio link tool which will let the connection be made. Enjoy!
The Canon 60D is a very popular, powerful, and cheap camera for those looking to get into high-end digital photography. If you've got one and need some help on using it's many functions, check out this video for a tutorial on the many buttons and tools in your camera.
Time lapse videos can be used to distort a sense of time around your subject, which makes them very useful special effects in documentaries. By using time lapse, you can show the transition from sunrise to sunset in just a few seconds, or slow down a drop of water hitting a table. The tools in Adobe Premiere can be used to create this effect, and the following tutorial shows you how to take your raw footage and turn it into a time lapse shot.
A little trim can really add a nice look in your house or apartment. This DIY from Buildipedia gives you clear, easy instructions on this task that any home DIYer can do with a few tools. Give it a look and give it a try!
Brazil is a country rich in natural resources and splendor, making it a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. If you venture into the Brazilian wilderness and find yourself in need of precious survival supplies, or just want to make some cool stuff out of exotic plants, watch this video for instructions on making Brazilian bushcrafts like coconut containers and bamboo spoons.
You can find Puppet Warp under the Edit Menu. You'll also need to use this without a background. Use a pin tool to add joints to your chosen puppets, then drag and manipulate them to get some really funny effects and distortions.
A sonicator is a scientific device used to liquefy cells in order to study their proteins. The same tool can also be used to liquefy other things, including Gummy Bears! This video will show you how to use a sonicator to destroy a Gummy Bear completely in a very scientific way.
One of the greatest tools of email scam artists is spoofing, the process by which you can send emails that appear to come from a different account than the one from which they were sent. This video will explain spoofing to you, how to do it, and how to tell if a message you've received has been spoofed and avoid it.
Welcome to part 2 of robotics teacher Scotty's introduction to electronics! the first video taught about the basic tools and components we need to start working with electronics. This one will cover the basics of electronics, from a primer on electricity and how it works to making a basic circuit and working with breadboard, the canvas of circuitry.
Without Goldeneye for the N64 there wouldn't be Call of Duty, plain and simple. If you still worship this classic game and want to probe it's depths by making a tool-assisted speedrun (TAS), watch this video. It will teach you the basics of making a TAS in Goldeneye and give you knowledge you can use in all of your TAS projects.
So, you've got a copy of Reason 4 now huh? Congratulations, you own one of the most powerful music-making tools on Earth. It is infinitely complicated though, and getting started can be tough. Watch this video to learn how to load a .wav sample into Reason 4 using ReDrum, something you're going to be doing a lot of as you produce your tracks.
The lab scope is one of the most versatile diagnostic tools that you can have in your car shop. If you've been thinking about buying one or are looking for new ways to use it, watch this video to learn how to use a lab scope to test a fuel pump circuit.
Perspex is a durable and fashionable material, so getting tables like this made of it at the stores is expensive. If you've got some tools and wide DIY streak though, you can make one yourself with about 8 hours of time and this video, which will teach you just how to do it.
Light shows are one of the best parts of raves, bringing people together to participate in a whole new type of social interaction. Gloves have become the most popular tools of the lightshow trade, and this video will teach you how to make your own custom set exactly how you want them. It discusses types of lights, batteries, and everything else you need to know to make your first set of gloves.
With this thorough guide, you'll learn how to color correct footage in After Effects of Photoshop using the Curves tool. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.
Pumpkin carving is one of the most fun and creative of the many fun and creative elements that make Halloween such a great holiday. If you need some tips for improving your pumpkin carving, you've come to the right place. This video will show you tips, tricks, and tools that will allow you to carve more elaborate, cooler pumpkins more easily.
Looking for a general introduction to Photoshop CS5's single-shot sharpener tools? Well, you're in luck, as this clip presents just that. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editor or a seasoned designer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of the latest iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this video guide.
Google is the most powerful search tool in all the land, and there are all sorts of setting to tweak and tricks to use that can make your search results better and more relevant to you. This video features Google Webmaster Help video personality Matt Cutts outlining some tips and tricks for getting better answers to your Google queries, including changing the boolean of your search.
Learn how to use the push-button wireless network connection tool on a BlackBerry Pearl 3G. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to use the Push-Button tool on your BlackBerry Bold 9650 phone to join a wireless network. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to find open wireless networks with a BlackBerry Bold 9650 phone. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Quick releases are one of the most convenient features that you can have on your bike, allowing you to change out your wheels quickly and easily without any additional tools. This video will show you how to use the quick releases on your bike to replace a flat or otherwise damaged tire on the fly, helping you get back to riding without getting your hands dirty.
Want to back up your stock HTC Evo 4G phone? Whether you're the owner of an HTC Evo 4G Android smartphone or just covet one, you're sure to enjoy this Evo owner's guide from HTC Evo Hacks, which presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to use the Nandroid backup & restore tool. For complete details, take a look!
In a time of ubiquitous electronics, soldering is an essential skill. Fortunately, if you don't already know how it's done, it's an easy skill to pick up and the tools and associated materials can be had for cheap. This video tutorial from MAKE will get you started. For more information, and to get started using a soldering iron yourself, take a look.
Custom classes are powerful tools in Flash CS4 that enable you to reuse sections of Actionscript 3 code more easily, greatly smoothing the software development process. This video will teach you how to create, integrate, and use custom classes in Flash CS4. Don't waste your coding time repeating yourself, watch this video.
Flash Actionscript 3 is a wonderfully powerful, but somewhat obtuse, tool for creating websites. This video will teach you how to use one particular function in the language, creating a class that has multiple key detection enabled. This will allow you to create a website where users can key in multiple inputs and the website will respond appropriately.
THis video from accredited 3D art instructor Andrew Klein covers how to create symmetrical and asymmetrical blendshapes using the 3D sculpting program Zbrush. This is a fairly complex process, utilizing transpose masking features, move brush, smart resym, and morph target tools to accomplish its goal of creating a really cool animated 3D mask.
Swype is a brand new way to send text messages and e-mails from your cell phone. In this clip, learn how to use this new tool to send the world's fastest messages. With Swype, your fingers will never leave the keypad so you can type in half the time. Check out this tutorial for some helpful tips you can use to Swype on your Android phone.
Though the Google home page may appear simple, its search tool is anything but. This quick clip from the folks at CNET TV demonstrates a number of the search engine's most obscure and most useful features, all certain to help you to find your desired information more quickly. For specifics, and to get started using these great search hacks yourself, give this guide a look.
The nose, the prow of the face, is the part of the human body that the most people seem to dislike about themselves. Especially if their noses are big. This video tutorial teaches you how to touch up a nose in Adobe Photoshop CS4, specifically by using the liquefy tool to make a model's nose smaller. If you can't afford plastic surgery, now you can look like you got it in your pictures.
Accidentally stick a time stamp on an image file? Get rid of it with Photoshop's touch-up tools. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial from Tutvid. For more information, and to learn how to get rid of digital photo time stamps yourself, watch this digital photographer's guide.
If you're not familiar with its mask tools, you're not taking full advantage of Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to use them with this clip. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial from Tutvid. For more information, and to get started layer, vector and clipping masks yourself, watch this graphic designer's guide.
Create a cherry wood texture in Photoshop with the noise filter and few other built-in tools. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which offers a step-by-step guide on how to generate wooden textures at any resolution in under five minutes.
