Friday's Action Search Results

How To: Create a flashing lightning effect in Apple iMovie

If you're a fan of "Avatar" - the animated Nickelodeon series, not the M. Night Shayamalan epic fail of the movie - or any sort of supernatural action series, then you've probably witnessed the awesome flash of lightning effect before. Whether emanating from the hands of a superhero - or supervillain - or shooting out of a mutant's eyes, the lightning effect is super cool and also super doable at home using Apple iMovie.

How To: Sketch poses of the human body on the computer

Drawing the human body making dynamic poses is a massive challenge for most artists. This video demonstrates how to sketch some different poses in the Photoshop with a tablet pen. They obviously need to be elaborated to be called final art works, but these sketches teach you how to capture the basic forms that are really the trickiest part of capturing ourselves in action.

How To: Use a Rockwell reciprocating saw

Mark Donovan of Home Addition Plus goes over the key features and benefits of the Rockwell reciprocating saw with active vibration canceling technology. A reciprocating saw is a type of saw in which the cutting action is achieved with a push and pull reciprocating motion on the blade. A positive feature of the Rockwell is that there are no tools needed to replace the blade and it acts great with all materials including wood, metal, plastic, and/or aluminum.

How To: Origami fireworks

Origami is the timeless art of Japanese paper folding. Watch this origami how to video to learn how to fold fireworks. Origami is a fun craft and your models make nice, homemade gifts. Practice makes perfect.

How To: Play a simple guitar boogie in G

Check out this music tutorial video that demonstrates how to play a simple guitar boogie in G. This instructional video provides fret diagrams and live action to show how to play a simple boogie in G. This video is aimed at budding fingerstyle guitar players, but can be adapted to a pick. Advanced beginners are also encouraged to watch and learn. Play a simple guitar boogie in G and improve your guitar playing skills!

How To: Hit the angle shot

Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to hit an angle shot. Angle shots are hard to hit in tennis. Learn how to hit angle shots in tennis with this video clip.

How To: Play tennis for beginners

Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to play tennis for beginners. You'll need a racquet, balls, a court, and someone to play with. Tennis is one of the most popular summer sports, and with this video lesson, learn tips for playing the game of tennis.

How To: Serve in tennis

Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to serve in tennis. There's basically three types of serves: the kick serve, the flat serve, and a slice serve.

How To: Add top spin to a tennis serve

Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to add more spin to your serve or how to hit a kick serve. The serve is one of the most important shots in the game of tennis. Learn how to add top spin to a tennis ball in this tennis video lesson.

How To: Hold a tennis racquet

Need tennis tips? Check out this instructional tennis video that demonstrates how to hold a tennis racquet. Learn about tennis fundamentals including the proper way to hold a tennis racquet in this video clip.

How To: Bunt a baseball

Check out this instructional baseball video that demonstrates how to bunt a baseball. A bunt is a great way to advance the runners. Learn the right way to bunt from a professional baseball player in this batting video.

How To: Play infield in baseball

Check out this instructional baseball video that demonstrates how to play infield. This video offers a few tips for fielding ground balls. Learn how to make a play on a grounder from a professional in this baseball video.

How To: Exercise with kickboxing

Check out this instructional kickboxing video that demonstrates how to perform various exercises with this sport. Kickboxing can be great exercise and improve cardio fitness. Learn the skills of kickboxing in this video on competitive kickboxing moves.

How To: Hold a lacrosse stick properly

Check out this instructional lacrosse video that demonstrates how to hold a lacrosse stick. Holding a lacrosse stick correctly involves adjusting the hands for catching, cradling and passing. Learn how to hold a lacrosse stick in this video.

How To: Pass the ball in lacrosse

Check out this instructional lacrosse video that demonstrates how to pass the ball in lacrosse. Passing in lacrosse is similar to pitching in baseball. There are important mechanics and skills required. Learn how to pass in lacrosse in this video.

How To: Shoot a lacrosse ball

Check out this instructional lacrosse video that demonstrates how to shoot a lacrosse ball. Shooting a lacrosse ball requires detailed technique and much practice to perfect. Learn how to shoot a lacrosse ball in this video.

How To: Do a kickboxing sidekick

Check out this instructional kickboxing video that demonstrates how to do a kickboxing sidekick. It's more a like a snapping kick, and you utilizing the blade of your foot. Try a sidekick next time you're in a kickboxing jam. Learn the skills of kickboxing in this video on competitive kickboxing moves.

How To: Do a cross punch in kickboxing

Check out this instructional kickboxing video that demonstrates how to do a right cross or a cross punch. The cross is considered the power shot. The cross is a reliable kickboxing punch, and is great in competition. Learn the skills of kickboxing in this video on competitive kickboxing moves.

How To: Hook in kickboxing

Check out this instructional kickboxing video that demonstrates how to hook in kickboxing. The hook is a powerful kickboxing punch. Learn the skills of kickboxing in this video on competitive kickboxing moves.