A needle is when one foot is on the ground (flat) in-line with the shoulders, and the opposite leg is kicked back, reaching for the sky. This puts the dancer in a "needle" position, with the straight legs forming a straight line, from head to toe. In this dance lesson, you'll learn how you can do a needle yourself. You need to be extremely flexible before trying this dance move, so don't over-exert yourself.
If you're involved in biomedical research, identifying gene sequences might form a large part of your job. The NCBI's website contains a powerful search tool called BLAST that allows you to search for matches to any gene sequence you enter, and this video will show you how to use it.
The interesting thing about painting in the Chinese watercolor style is that objects, animals, and plants that look pretty simple, such as goldfish and snakes, are actually made up of a complex array of different layers and colors.
One fun way to hide your secret messages and also amaze your friends is to make your own form of disappearing ink! You will need some chemicals though, and with chemicals make sure you either have a parent present and/or have the proper safety equipment! In this video you will learn how to create the ink, use it and make the message come back.
In this clip, you'll learn how to manage and edit form data with the DataForm control. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular web application framework or a seasoned web developer merely looking to improve your chops, you're sure to find benefit in this free MS Silverlight programming lesson. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
You'll of course want to set up an admin account when you create your own website, so you can restrict access for everyone else but the admins. This tutorial shows you how to set up an admin account on your website using Dreamweaver.
Of course your website will be continually undergoing edits, adjustments and revisions. You can use PHP scripts to edit your already existing pages using the Dreamweaver software. This tutorial also covers a few extra tricks you can use when editing your pages.
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. With this installment from Internet pedagogical superstar Salman Khan's series of free math tutorials, you'll learn how to employ inductive reasoning to determine the number of toothpicks you'll require to generate the nth (e.g., the 50th) figure in a sequence of figures.
In German, nouns will decline, or change their spelling and pronunciation, depending on how the word is used in the sentence. The definite article will decline with the noun, and this video teaches you which of the six forms and sixteen positions is correct to use in each instance.
Firecrackers are one of the greatest noisemaking implements ever conceived, and have formed the basis of great pranks for generations. This video will show you how to pull arguably the most classic firecracker prank of all, the firecracker wakeup call. All you do is put firecrackers in a pot (for safety) near a sleeping person and light 'em off. Hilarious, but dangerous. Be careful, for Pete's sake.
The air horn is one of the cheapest and loudest things that you can buy, and it forms the heart of many amazing pranks. This video will give you some ideas for easy air horn pranks that require no fancy setup or planning. Just an unsuspecting victims and a little bit of patience.
In this next video tutorial, you're going to find out how to make a very cool looking fish using the art form known as origami. All you need is a simple, colorful, piece of paper and the time to do it. You're sure to like it and so will your friends. So check out the tutorial, pay attention, and enjoy!
Sure, when learning any new dance, there are always steps that are incorporated with that dance style. Hip-hop is probably one of the most different forms of dance that actually welcomes moves and tehcniques that many may not know about or have tried.
Creating really cool animated characters in Flash is an art form that can take years to master. This video tutorial will teach you how to use shading to make your characters looks more dynamic and interesting. The more effects you know, the more that you can do in Flash, so watch this and get back to animating!
Sunflowers possess bright, cheery yellow petals, robust center filled with yummy treats, and long stems that form a maze when many are planted together. They remind us of hot summer days and the lightheartedness of the season.
Tattoo hearts show you're tough and street smart but are secretly a cuddly teddy bear. Toughen this eternal symbol of love by watching this drawing tutorial on sketching a tattoo heart originally drawn by Ice T (Reckless). With thickly loaded spikes and a smaller heart formed by these spikes below the main heart, this is one guarded spring of affection.
Hosting parties can be a bit of a drag, especially if you have no idea how to throw one. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to throw one, by forming an easy and quick buffet that everyone will love. The video gives you some helpful tips for making buffets much easier and quick to prepare. So sit back and good luck!
Some would consider making sandwiches an art form. So many options to choose from can seem scary, but the right type of condiments, mixed with the right kind of meat, and bread, will result in a tasty and delicious meal. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to make a delicious pork loin roast sandwich from scratch. Prepare the bib and good luck!
Adding resistence in the form of weights to your workout is the best way to increase the difficulty of the exercise. This forces your muslces to work harder and makes you burn more fat (which is always a good thing).
Poisoning can happen to both children and adults, and is one of the most preventable forms of illness that exists. Poisoning can sneak up on your in various ways including household products, expired medications, foods and even alcohol. So, take the tips in this clip from Dr. Savant and avoid this unnecessary illness in your household.
See how to use the Spry Ajax framework to do simple password validation when working in Adobe Dreamweaver CS4. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular WISYWIG HTML editor or a seasoned web development professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the CS4 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including a step-by-step overview, watch this free video guide.
Remember those cartoons from when you were a kid? Where the big character would suddenly be able to hide completely behind something ridiculous like a pole or a thin tree? Well, in this tutorial, learn how to create this Looney Toons type transition using After Effects. This is a super neat form of editing that will add a fun, cartoonish effect to your filmmaking.
There's nothing like a delicious chuck roast during a long day at work. But if you're interested in making it in a different form, this may be what you need. In this video tutorial, you'll find out how to can chuck roast with brown gravy using jars and a canner. So check it out, get the materials ready, adn good luck!
In this video, learn how to use a push mold to form your polymer clay. Molds are easier ways to make designs in your clay so that you don't have to shape the entire thing with your hands. This video will show you how to make earrings using a mold with an example that you can duplicate at home.
Bonsai is an art form that requires patience and a good eye. It's a relaxing hobby that anybody can take up, just as long as they are willing to learn a few things. This tutorial is a beginner video for those who are interested in bonsai. This video will focus on styling a larch tree. So sit back and enjoy!
There are many different trees to use when it comes to the art form of bonsai. Many of the trees can be found in mountain regions and are perfect for using bonsai. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to style a yamadori spruce tree. Good luck and enjoy!
If you're looking to grab big air without having to deal with the cold or possiblity of injury, maybe playing a video game would be a good idea. Although it's not that ideal, playing video games can get you closer to the action than some of forms of media. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to get the Into the Fire achievement in the snowboarding game Stoked. So check it out and enjoy!
Fishing ins one of the most complicated forms of outdoor recreation. This video provides instruction on what should be one of the simpler aspects of it: using vertical jigging with a slab lure to catch a fish. That is a combination of a simple technique with a simple lure, but many fishermen utilize it improperly, and this video is here to correct your technique and enable you to catch many more fish much more easily.
Tigers are common names for forms and routines in martial arts because they are creatures of bold, athletic beauty who usually remain graceful yet can pounce and kill you before you even know it.
For the budding magician, the card force is one of the most important techniques, forming the basis for many, many wonderful card tricks. In this tutorial youtube staple The Card Trick Master teaches us to perform an easy behind-the-back card force magic trick that is sure to wow your audiences.
There's no getting around it: if you want to get good at playing the ukulele or any other instrument, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in free uke lessons like this one. This particular tutorial provides a detailed, step-by-step overview of how to form and play C, D, E, F, G, A and B major chords on a soprano or concert ukulele using standard GCEA tuning.
Sometimes it is much easier to work out an equation if your numbers are in decimal form instead of fractions. This is especially useful if you are using a basic calculator.
Suspect something's amiss with your desktop computer? Has your Microsoft Windows PC felt slow and sluggish as late? Don't take any chances: check your computer for spyware, trojan viruses and other forms of malware. This free video tech tutorial will walk you through the process.
For those who don't know, a gerund is a noun whose root word is formed from a verb. Anyone interested in brushing up on their grammar skills should view this video by Yossarian on how to diagram gerunds and gerund phrases. Yossarian uses various sentence examples to break down the subjects and verbs to find gerunds and gerund phrases. Learn how to break down the components of any sentence to find the gerund and gerund phrases by following this video tutorial.
Do you know how to Jerk? Jerking is a very cool new form of dance that combines BBoy moves with Krumping and a bit of Hip Hop. You will have so much fun learning the moves from this detailed step by step video. Being an awesome "jerk" will surely impress your friends, plus you get some worthwhile exercise in the process!
A histogram is a summary graph showing a count of data points that fall in various ranges. Histograms are used in statistics and other forms of mathematics. In this video, learn how to create your own histogram using data analysis on the computer. This tutorial will show you how to create a frequency distribution, a cumulative frequency distribution, a histogram chart and an ogive chart with the data analysis add-in.
Elimination in mathematics is used to find the solution set of a system of equalities. This video tutorial shows how to use elimination to find the solution set of a given equation and offers several examples to illustrate the process. Before applying this method, the equation must be in the form “Ax +By=C.” When graphing a set of mathematical equations that intersect, the answer to the elimination is the point on the graph where the two lines cross.
Have you ever wanted to create a grunge background? This video tutorial shows you how to make a grunge background for your graphics projects in Adobe Photoshop. This video provides you with an easy, step-by-step tutorial for giving your projects the grungy look that you desire. Grunge backgrounds are great for logos, flyers, advertisements, and other forms of marketing or visual media.
Anime is a widespread art form, that many people use as inspiration for their own art. Learn how to draw anime boys in this video.
Want to give your best buddy something to show them how much they mean to you? Why not a friendship bracelet? Friendship bracelets are made through a form of macramé, a textile-making knotting process. Very simple once practiced. In this tutorial "Nana" takes us through the knot process of making this symbol of friendship, while her two adorable grandchildren look over.
