In this video we learn how to build a $30 steadycam. Making this yourself will save you thousands of dollars and allow you to get smooth shots with your camera! First, you will need to take a round free weight that is used in the gym. After this, grab a pipe and stick it into the middle of this, making sure it's a tight fit. From here, attach another pipe to it using bolts to screw it together. Once you're finished, you can attach your cam to it and use it to take your shots whether they are ...
In this video, we learn how to perform boleos and sacadas in tango. When you are learning this song, you need to first make sure you are following along to the beat. Work the combination of both of these dances, they go very well together. They will usually be first the boleo which will transition into the five step sacada. Do a good and strong ocho using your ocho factory and make sure to embrace your steps. Work the timing of the ocho into the point of no return and make sure you are standi...
In this tutorial, we learn how to get a bigger butt using two chairs. First, stand in between the two chairs and put your hands on the chair in front of you. After this, put your foot on the back chair and squat down, placing your back knee on the ground. Your other leg should be out in front of you. Do not let your knee go over your toes as you are squatting down. Go down as far as you can without your heels coming off of the ground. Do this right and you will get a bigger butt in no time an...
In this tutorial, we learn how to write a unique personal statement essay. Personal statement is the heart of the application where you can give voice to your accomplishments, dreams, and goals. You want to stand out from the rest of the applicants, so you need to express what's important to you. You can show them how well you write and show passion, your smarts, and sense of humor as you write. You can do this because you are prepared and you are being true to yourself. Once you understand t...
In this tutorial we learn how to draw graffiti. Graffiti can be done in hundreds of different ways, depending on your taste and your abilities. Remember when you draw on graph paper that it will help your letters stay to scale so you have a more even looking word or letter. Also, when you draw your characters you want to draw them with large features and exaggerated clothing, so it gives the gangster loose clothing look. Use a brush pen to create a flared effect and shade in around the letter...
In this tutorial, we learn how to prepare eggplant. First, cut the top and the bottom off of your eggplant. After this, grab your eggplant and hold it so it's standing up. Then, grab a sharp knife and cut down from the top to the bottom so the skin comes off of the vegetable. Go all the way around until you remove all of the skin from the eggplant. You can also use a peeler to do this to speed up the process. When all the skin is off, use your knife to cut the eggplant into slices and then cu...
Forget fumbling around in Microsoft Office for help. When you really need to solve a problem, you can never find any answers, even when it comes to performing menial tasks, such as adding hyperlinks. Seems easy, right? With Leo it is. This video demo will show you how to add hyperlinks in PowerPoint using the Leo help application from Kryon Systems. Learn. Evolve. Operate. That's what Leo stands for, and in PowerPoint, getting things done is no longer a chore. Leo can do it for you! It's a ne...
In this tutorial, we learn how to isolate your subject to get better photos. If you are taking a picture in an area with a lot of people or surroundings in the background, have your subject stand up on something. After you do this, you can take the shot and have nothing in the picture with your subject but the background. You can also have a child go on a playground and zoom in on them if you are taking a picture of a child. On the playground, you can find tons of spots where the child can be...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create space to score in basketball. In order to create space, you will need to understand the role of the defensive player. Put yourself in their shoes thinking about what they are trying to do as you're playing. As an offensive player, you want to keep them more than an arm's length away from you by closing the gap between you. This will cause the defender to change their stance in order to stand in front of you. After this, you will be able to run around t...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Absol. Start out by drawling the outline of the character, starting with the head. After this, draw on the details of the body, including the claws that are on the feet. Next, you will draw on lines for the fur that are on the main part of the upper body. Draw on the tail towards the read, then draw a large wing on the upper and lower body. You will also want to draw on a flat background to show that Absol is standing up. Add in details and shading to th...
We can't overstate how much we love Rihanna. When she went from manufactured pop princess to edgy "bad" girl a few years back, we thought she finally looked at peace with herself and with her image. And now, her bold, colorful cat eyes and neon hued lips make her a celebrity who truly stands out from the pack.
We are officially living the era of the smoky eye. No matter where you go you see girls who all look the same, with bronzy, blended out smoky eyes paired with nude or pale pink lips. Call it the Kim Kardashian effect; call it modern drama, but we're honestly getting sick and tired of it.
Many of us can't even pick up a telephone these days without being reminded in some way of Lady Gaga's now famous tune, "Telephone." While the song itself isn't at all scandalous - it's about an annoying guy who keeps calling her at the club - the music video made entire pockets of the internet stand still and then implode into a mess of discussions and outage.
When you're in a band it's important to sound in tune with the rest of your band and to compliment your bandmates rather than stand out too much. And while for the most part that's true, if you're the lead guitarist then there will frequently be times where you'll be spotlighted to play a jammin' guitar riff.
In this video, Rich Pin teaches us how to replace an outer tie rod end on a vehicle. First, get the vehicle in the air supported on jack stands, and remove the tire wheel assembly. Next, put a mark on the top of the tie rod shaft so you know where to line it up when you replace it. Next, loosen the jam nut from the rod, remove that and the nut. Remove the tie rod end after this by shocking it with a hammer. When it is removed, replace it with a new part and then attach all the bolts and nuts ...
In order to perform a Back Tuck in gymnastics, you should stand with your legs hip distance apart. Next, you should squat down. Don't squat too deep, because it will decrease your power. But, it should be a good deep squat. Swing your arms behind you at the same time. Next, jump up into the air, swinging your arms through and up. Extend your body as much as you can, from your fingers to your toes. When fully extended, your arms should be near your ears. When you have extended as far as you ca...
Go to your admin page of the Joomla and click on extensions and choose install/uninstall and there you can install your extensions. First you need to know what is extension, there are three type of extensions, one is called component, second is module and third is plug-in. components are like stand alone or application, like anything from video gallery, forms etc.
In this video, we learn how to play pool doing the spot drill. You will run balls in rotational order without missing or touching another object balls. First, you will place the cute ball diagonally to the ball and then shoot the ball into the corner pocket diagonal to it. There are several ways to go through this pattern. You can also stand on the opposite side of the table and shoot into the corner pocket from farther away. Make sure the cue ball doesn't get stuck to the rail, which will ma...
In this video, we learn how to capture your holiday in eight digital photos. This is a challenge for most people, but it can help you remember your vacation without taking hundreds of photos. First, make sure you have different lenses to capture shorter and longer distances. Find photographs of the most beautiful places, using travel guides and locals as help on where they are. Capture a beautiful sunset or a memorable church with your camera, this will help you remember your surroundings. Al...
In this video, the editors at Good Housekeeping Magazine teach us how to decorate for the holidays quickly and easily. The first decoration you can do is to make a Minora. To do this, you will first take a glass candle holder and fill it up with green rocks until it's 1/3 of the way full. After this, place a tapered candle in it and keep filling with rocks until the candle stands straight. You can also purchase clear bulbs and fill them with a sprig of greenery and red beads. After this, clos...
In this video, we learn how to do an arabesque. First, step on the right foot stepping from the right leg, then stand flat. As soon as the left leg leaves the ground, the toe points and the leg straightens. You will lift the back leg as high as you can before the chest moves forward. Make sure the back leg stays turned out and the arm doesn't go over the head in the air. You should not see the leg next to your hips, it should be right behind you. Doing this in front of a mirror will work best...
In this video, we learn how to fake confidence. First, you need to look your best and tell yourself that you look great. Your breath should smell good, you skin should be soft, and your teeth should be brushed. Also, wear bright colors because this shows confidence and will make you stand out to a girl. Also, smile at girls. This works because girls love to see men smile and want to know that they are kind and happy. Also make sure you are making eye contact, and not looking away from the gir...
In this video, we learn how to start doing pull-ups. First, stand up while you pull down on the machine at a weight you can handle. After this, do wide lat pulls using a weight that is heavy for you, but you can still handle. Next, do seated row exercises in sets to where you can't do anymore of them. Low cable rows are your next exercise, making sure you have the right form while doing them. Start to do W's next, while sitting down on your knees and using control with your arms. After this, ...
Comic book art is not only awesome, but it takes a really keen eye, and talent, to draw great comic book art. Steven Sanchez has a unique style and tone to his artwork, and in this great two-part video, you will learn how to draw the faces and heads that make Steven stand out from other artists.
Summer is quickly coming to an end (oh no!), so bask in your last few glory days of sleeping in and playing all day by, well, sleeping in and playing all day. But you should also consider making this adorable sea crab, a sort of testament, if you will, to the summer months spent out by the sea.
The wooden spoon prank is one of the great group pranks, especially if you have a big group of spectators that won't ruin it right away. What you do is get three wooden cooking spoons and an accomplice. Your accomplice will challenge your victim to a game where they take turn seeing who can hit each other's head the hardest with a wooden spoon held in the mouth. The victim goes first, landing a weak hit on your accomplices head. What the victim doesn't know is that you have a spoon too, and a...
In this video, we learn how to do a triceps finisher for your workout. First, when you are at the gym, challenge yourself to use a higher pound of weight than you are already doing. Now, lay back on a bench and press the weights into the air, then bring them back down slowly. Make sure you have a spotter watching you while you are doing this. Do some of the workouts on your chest, then do the others behind your head. Do as many as you possibly can, then do standing up push ups until you can't...
In this video, we learn how to make bento. First, you will need to purchase small quail eggs from a Japanese market, then place dried seaweed cut into two small circles on the top. Next, cut the middle of the egg with a knife, then pry it open to make it look like a knife. After this, take a small sausage and cut it at the bottom so there are eight pieces hanging, and it looks like a squid. Place an "x" cut out of seaweed on the top and cut the middle to make a mouth. Slice a strawberry while...
Is it just us, or does this ferocious alien/monster strangely resemble a cute, chubby wubby penguin? Whatever you decide this animal is, all we want to do is tickle its copious belly. Maybe this project would look like the alien it's meant to be if you drew ferocious eyes on it?
If you enjoy spending time outside, but can't stand being in the sun for too long, you have a bit of a problem. Buying patio furniture or an umbrella is a good idea, but it can be a pain lugging it around, especially if it's not weatherproof. Another great option is creating a shade cloth.
In this video, we learn how to insulate an attic pull down with Roy Honican. Doing this can help keep your home warmer and more energy efficient. First, measure around the top of the attic so you can build a box that will stand on top of it. To build the box, use foam board that is 1" thick. Cut the size to the sizes you just measured. After this, use foam tape to tape all the pieces together. Once you're done with this, you will have a large box and you will be ready to go back upstairs. Pla...
In this tutorial, we learn how to meet a woman at Starbucks. If you are standing next to a girl, take inventory of what she has on and what she's got with her. Process this for 15-20 seconds, then listen to what she is ordering and when. Strike a conversation with her by getting her attention on what she just ordered. If she is getting a double espresso in the afternoon, then ask the woman why she is lagging today. Talk to her and ask her why is is tired and start to listen to everything she ...
In this video, we learn how to do a kettlebell for beginners. The first exercise you can do is a kettlebell front swing. Stand while opening your legs, then pick up your kettlebell and swing it through the middle of the legs. Use a tight movement and use momentum to control your upwards and downwards movements. The next exercise you can do is a single arm front swing. You will do the same movements as in the first exercise, except holding the kettlebell with one hand and having the other plac...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a castle on a sunny day. Start off by drawing the base of the castle, so you know where it will stand. Then, draw in the pillars and the top of the castle going up. After this, draw the body of the castle where the main entrance is. Now, start adding more details to the building, adding in the windows and doors, as well as the points on the top and stairways. Then, color the entire castle gray and add in bricks. Shade the doors, windows, and other areas ...
Reptiles come from a variety of biomes, but certain reptiles, like snakes and lizards, do prefer a wet, tropical environment with lots of tree and bush cover. Because they feel more at home in this kind of environment, you must try to simulate their preferred surroundings when you take one home as a pet.
Smokey eyes are so boring, don't you think? Whether or not you vary the colors (blue smokey eye versus black and silver smokey eye) the same idea is there: layer it on, smoke it out, and presto! Smokey eyes. But with so many gals turning to smokey eyes to get their sexy makeup fill, don't you want to stand out just a little bit?
A trip to the movies simply isn't complete without a nice big tub of buttery popcorn. Salty and crunchy, it's the perfect complement to the much more sugary treats offered at movie theater concession stands, and tastes great when washed down with a can of Coke.
This is a quick tutorial on how to create kind of a cool looking color splash on your videos using Sony Vegas Pro 9. Choose a certain color to stand out in the video all while the rest of the video is in black and white. Whether you're completely new to Sony's popular nonlinear editor (NLE) or are a seasoned digital video professional simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detaile...
In this tutorial, we learn how to do the Brazilian high kick. First, stretch out your body before you do this so you don't pull a muscle. You want to stand on one leg when you do this and bring the other leg straight up. The leg on the ground will turn to the side while your other leg and knee will be brought to the front of the body. Step in with your foot to the side, then bring the other leg up and to the side, then bring the foot down to the corner next to you. Do this quickly to make it ...
This video tutorial is in the Arts & Crafts category where you will learn how to tie a sheet bend knot for camping. Take two ropes, make a bite at the end of one rope. Pass the end of the other rope through this bite from underneath and come back through the loop in the second rope and pull it tight. This knot is used to tie two ropes of different sizes together. A variation to this knot is called the double sheet bend. Here you make two loops with the second rope and pass the standing end th...
