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How To: Use high-quality video compression in iMovie HD

In this how-to video, you will learn how to compress iMovie files into QuickTime files to make them look really good on YouTube. First, open iMovie. Click Share and click Share again. Go to Expert Settings and click on Share. Click on Options and go to Settings. Change it to h264, current frames per second, and every. Restrict should be set at 5000. Optimize it for DVD and change encoding to best quality. Change the size to NTSC 720X486. Check de-interlace video and hit okay. Change the sound...

How To: Make a French bordelaise sauce

In this tutorial, Chef John from Food Wishes shows us how to make a simple bordelaise sauce. First, take 4 shallots and peel and slice them. Place them into a saucepan with a little bit of butter and a pinch of salt. Slowly caramelize the shallots over low-medium heat. Once they are caramelized, add 1 cup of red wine to the pot and bring to a simmer. Keep stirring and once the wine is reduced, add 2 cups of veil stock. Now, reduce this to half and remove it from heat. Pour this through a stra...

How To: Transfer a digital copy movie to an Apple iPad

Digital copies are being used more and more on DVD and BluRay releases. They may cost a little bit more, but they are so worth it. After you transfer the movie's digital file into iTunes, you can easily make a copy to play on your Apple iPad. This video will demonstrate exactly how to transfer a digital copy movie to an iPad.

How To: Explode soda bottles with dry ice & make a spring

In this video Dave Spencer shows you how to make soda bottles explode using dry ice. You will need dry ice pellets plastic soda pop bottles , and gloves (dry ice can be held in your hands but should be kept moving and not held up too long as it can cause severe frost bite). The presenter asks you to note that this activity is illegal in the state of Utah. Crushed dry ice is inserted into the soda pop bottle. The soda pop bottle is then shaken up vigorously and placed into the ground. You shou...

How To: Straighten frizzy hair with a flat iron

To straighten frizzy hair with a flat iron, first wash your hair and towel blot it dry. Then, part your hair down the middle. Massage a product like Chi Silk Infusion through your hair by first applying a little bit to your palm and then working it into your hair. Use a flat rectangular brush and blow dry your hair. Separate your hair into sections. Use a flat iron and a comb to straighten your partitions of hair. Tilt your hair straightener at an angle when straightening the ends of your hai...

How To: Brake properly on a motorcycle

When driving, the most important thing to remember is the brake. Mercy Stop 1. Be on the second gear with 22 mph. 2. Pull the clutch and give a bit of pressure on hand break and foot break. B. Red Light 1. Kick down the gear or the motorcycle to slow down. 2. Pull the clutch before pulling the brake to avoid the motor from shutting off. 3. Pull the brakes gently. Note: When driving 20meters from the stop light, don't drive to fast to avoid mercy stop or accidents. For all cases, always apply ...

How To: Whipstitch

In this Arts & Crafts video tutorial you will learn how to do Whipstitching. The video demonstrates how to stitch the bottom of a cloth basket to the sides of the basket. A whipstitch is a very basic stitch. Start at one end of the basket; attach the bottom to the sides with a pin. Pass the needle from the inside so that the knot is hidden. All you have to do is taking the thread and whipping it around the edge. At the beginning, give it a bit of binding stitch before stitching the rest of th...

How To: Get Taylor Swift curls

The first step in getting Taylor Swift curls is to wash and blow dry your hair. After that, apply a heat protector spray and brush it through. To section your hair, twist the top lairs up and clip them up on top of your head. Next, take a curling wand and place it under a small section of hair at the root and wrap your hair around the wand. Leave a little bit that is unwrapped for you to hold onto. Hold the wand at a 45 degree angle. The longer you leave your hair wrapped around the wand, the...

How To: Survive a hangover

TVLesson has created a video on how to survive a hangover in two simple lessons, lesson one is drinking knowledge and preparation, and lesson 2 is drinking tips and hangover remedies. Lesson one breaks down what alcohol does to your body and how to prepare for heavy drinking. Lesson two breaks down what to do after you've had a lot to drink and that all you'll need to prevent yourself from having a bad hangover is patience, juices, ibuprofen, and a lot of rest. So if you're looking to prevent...

How To: Make home remedies to make hair softer

In this video you will learn how to make a home remedy to make hair softener. If you don't have any conditioner at home and you don't have time to run to the store and get more there is a remedy you can make that starts right at your refrigerator. All you will need to do is to grab your mayonnaise, a few eggs, and even a little bit of olive oil. Then all you'll need to do is take a spoon and mix them all together and then you'll have something else to use to soften your hair.

How To: Draw Tigger from Winnie the Pooh

This video is describing the steps needed to draw Tigger from Winnie the Pooh. The first step is to draw an oval on your black paper. Draw diving lines, and make sure that one is a little bit below center. Next draw in his muzzle by lining up the top part of his muzzle with the bottom part of his eye. Next draw his chin. You can draw the bottom by taking the distance of the head and putting the same amount of distance between the head and the muzzle that there is between the muzzle and the ch...

How To: Tie your scarf in a bow

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to tie a scarf into a bow. Begin by finding a long rectangular scarf of your choice. Now slightly twist it up a bit. Then put it on the neck and wrap it around from the back once. Finish the procedure by tying the ends into a bow. To make a bow, create 2 loops and cross them over each other. This video is very simple, easy and fast to do. This video provides step-by-step instructions for viewers to easily understand and follow along. This video will b...

How To: Teach a horse to back up under saddle

In this Outdoor Recreation video tutorial you will learn how to teach a horse to back up under saddle. Teaching a horse to do anything under saddle usually starts on the ground. If your horse knows how to back up on ground then you can do it under saddle. On ground put a little bit of pressure on his nose with your hand and he will backup. Then put a little pressure on the rein and speak and tell him ‘back’ and he will. Then once you get on the saddle, pull the reins slightly and say ‘back’. ...

How To: Fish using a jerk bait

One of the most important features on the jerk bait is the front end diving lip which is used to make the lure dive deeper in the water when the jerk bait is pulled by the fishing rod. There is one more very important feature involved in using this jerk bait. It is the "pause" and "jerk" motion of the lure. This action should be performed after the line is fully cast out and fully under the water and all of the slack left in the fishing line is reeled in and gone. The reason for the "pause" i...

How To: Arrange a fall themed pumpkin arrangement for a home

He starts with a pumpkin and some flowers from the supermarket, and some greens that he trimmed from a bush in his yard. He first cuts off the top of the pumpkin and cleans it out. He put newspaper in the bottom of the pumpkin, then puts a container with floral foam inside the pumpkin so the foam is sticking up a bit. He attaches the lid of the pumpkin to the foam with a piece of wire. He starts with the foliage and then begins adding flowers. He puts a tall stem of Japanese Lantern in the mi...

How To: Retweet a tweet on Twitter.com

Its a bit of a manual process but Neal walks us through it pretty well. First copy the tweet you want tweeted, than click the reply button, than before the @ symbol type "RT " for Retweet, and than leave a space after the user name and then paste the tweet after the user name. After this all you have to do is update in order to send the Retweet out into your feed. You have to make sure not to go over the amount of characters allowed in the Retweet.

How To: Use a wood router

DominickDiy teaches you how to use a wood router. You figure out what and how you will use it for by looking at it and adjusting the blade. Then lock it into place and you're ready to cut. The piece of wood you'll be working on should be on top of a piece of rubber mat, so that the wood doesn't slip. You also don't want the router to slip, as it might injure you or cut a wrong way. You go from a rip to a cross cut, when going from one side to another, via a corner. So one time you will be pus...

How To: Use Gadgets in Windows 7

Stuck with the gadgets in Windows 7? Need a little bit of help from an expert? Then this video is for you! In this video you will learn how to add, remove, and edit different gadgets. Did you know you can drag a gadget to your desktop for easier access? This short video will have you using gadgets like a pro in less than a minute and a half! There is also a gadget bar included in Windows 7 for an organized easy way to access your gadgets. If you feel the gadgets you have are not good enough f...

How To: Make simply roasted artichokes

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a simple roasted artichoke. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Begin by cutting the top inch off of the artichoke. Then cut off the stem. Squeeze some lemon juice over the artichoke. Next, open up the artichoke a bit. Take a knife and poke a hole in the center. Now drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil and add a garlic clove to the center. Add a pinch of salt for flavor. Finish by wrapping the artichoke in foil and leave it in the oven for 1 hour an...

How To: Create furniture polish from scratch

This video describes how to make a cheap and effective furniture polish from scratch. To start, you should find some sort of dispenser to put the polish in. The video suggests an oil and vinegar dispenser because it works effectively with the furniture polish. Put a funnel in the container to make pouring easier, and add 1/4 cup of organic olive oil (make sure it is organic for cleaning). Then add 1/4 cup of vinegar and 20-30 drops of essential oil. The olive oil will keep the wood looking ni...

How To: Tie a Rorschach knot

If you have ever wondered how to create a Rorschach knot, this tutorial will show you how to do it in no time. A Rorschach knot is indicative to the blotchy silhouette of Rorschach inkblots, which are primarily used during psychological evaluations. A subject's perception of inkblots are recorded using these. This video is going to be walking you through the process of tying your Rorschach knot, as well as the ways in which it needs to be adjusted while being tied. You will also learn a bit m...

How To: Apply fishnet printed lips

Learn from this video how to apply fishnet printed lips in simple steps. First use a black eyeliner to fill it in your lips and apply any sealer to the edges of your lips. Apply a little bit of powder over the sealer. Take any red pigment in a brush, place a clean fishnet over your lips and pat the brush over the net. Finally repeat the same process to your upper lips to finish.

How To: Make a twist box with Stampin' Up!

Dawn5377 teaches you how to make a twist box. Start with a piece of designer paper and fold it according to video specifications. Once done you will fold all the score lines, which are both horizontal and vertical. For the Xs you will fold in once one way and then the other. You will also crease the tiny line to the edge of the paper, using a sort of pinch motion. You punch three holes on each side - top and bottom. Fold the paper horizontally and glue it. Push the two ends opposite of each o...

How To: Make your Sony Vegas video look like film

For various reasons — ranging from lens type to the frame rate to the storage medium —, footage shot with a camcorder doesn't really look anything like what one would see in a Hollywood film. However, with a little bit of work and a touch of post-production, you can make your consumera camera footage look a lot more like a commerically shot project.

How To: Make spicy Indian papdi chaat

Chef Sanjay Thumma teaches the secrets of making spicy Indian papdi chaat in simple steps. Place the papdi on a plate and start by adding tamarind chutney on top. Now add chopped boiled potatoes and some mint chutney to its top. Add some chopped onion, tomato and cucumber on its top. Add some sweet yogurt to it and hot sauce if you wish to add it. Now add chili powder, cumin powder and sev to it. Repeat it with sweet yogurt, tamarind chutney and hot sauce to finish it. Now for the other type ...

How To: Play Radiohead "Creep" on acoustic guitar

This video shows us how to play "Creep" from Radiohead on an acoustic guitar with beginner alternative chords. The usual way to play this is by using the chords G, B, C and C minor but here it is taught in a rather simple way for making it easier for the beginners. For the beginners the easier way to play is to put the cap on the string where you will hold for the chords, for holding it a bit firmly. Firstly you need to hold is the chord C, following that will be E, then F97 and lastly it is ...

How To: Make a Dutch Blood and Sand cocktail (with gin)

Blood and sand doesn't necessarily sound that delicious as a drink but I'd be lying if I said it didn't intrigue me a bit. This classic Dutch cocktail has body, taste, and will get you where you need to be (well maybe a couple will do the trick). In this video you will learn exactly how to make a Dutch blood and sand cocktail in less than 15 seconds. Mind you the scotch is replaced with a very bodied gin. Enjoy!

How To: Make Singaporean-style chili crab

In this video, panlasangpinoy teaches us how to make the perfect Singaporean style chili crab! He tells us the ingredients are crabs, crushed red pepper, sweet chili sauce, tomato ketchup or sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, green onions or scallions, ginger and garlic. He then tells us to put cooking oil in a pot and add garlic, ginger, and red pepper. Cook that for a bit and then add the crabs and cook them for about 3 minutes. Then it's time to add the hoisin sauce, sweet chili ...

How To: Make a halter top out of an old t-shirt

In this video, Agnes Rose turns an old t-shirt into a gorgeous halter top. It is obvious to the viewer that only a little bit of ingenuity, apart from the regular tailoring equipment, is needed to achieve this goal. Each and every step in this process is clearly mentioned and it is very easy to follow. Agnes has included every little cut and stitch in this video and nothing is left out. The result is that one can make a halter top out of an old t-shirt while watching this video, needing to pa...

How To: Make homemade Bailey's Irish cream

In this video host David takes us through how to make a rich homemade Bailey's Irish cream. In quite a jovial way our host begins to run down the ingredients for us, while placing each into a blender (double cream, a very thick full fat whole cream -- chocolate syrup -- instant coffee powder -- whiskey). Then, after blending it for 10 seconds or so, and stirring, you add a bit of regular plain old milk, and continue to blend. And what's next after that? Tasting! With a delicious dessert, and ...

How To: Create realistic texturing & detailing in Photoshop

Photoshop can be a daunting program with so many tools to use and details to adjust. This simple guide shows you how to create realistic textures and details on anything or everything you could ever think of by teaching you a few easy steps. He shows you how to take an existing texture and adjust the angles so that it fits perfectly on the surface you want. Then he displays how to add a bit of detail to make the object seem even more realistic by adding what looks like wear and tear on your f...

How To: Use your boyfriend's necktie as your own accessory

Agnes from My BF Closet takes us through a few ways to use your boyfriend's ties to compliment your own wardrobe. A trendy and young look for women, a necktie may be just the right accent and bit of flair for you. Agnes teaches us first, using herself as a model, how to tie and wear the tie in its traditional form, around your neck. Moving on, and with a great sense of humor, she shows us, in a montage, various other uses. As a belt, for instance. And as a headband. With this video, Agnes sho...

How To: Make a volcano sushi roll

An anonymous sushi chef explains how to make a Volcano Roll. First, he pats down a thin layer of rice over the sliced seaweed. Then, he spreads toasted sesame seeds all over the rice. A layer of salmon is then applied. He then spreads salmon eggs and scallions all over the salmon. Some tempura flakes go over the layer of salmon fish as well. He rolls the entire thing up very tightly to make sure it does not fall apart when eaten. He then deep-fries the entire roll and slices it into even piec...

How To: Make Mexican esquites

Remove the husks from the ears of corn, as well as pulling off the excess strings. Using a sharp knife, slice the kernels off the cob by cutting a bit off the end of the cob so you can stand it upright. Then slide your knife down the cob on each side to remove the kernels. Add the corn and water to a large pot or frying pan with high sides. Cook the corn over medium heat until there is no water left and the corn has softened. Add the butter and salt and gently fry the corn for 2-3 minutes to ...

How To: Fold an excellent origami snapping dinosaur

Let the origami expert show you how to do it the right way and create eye-popping work! This video will show you how to create an excellent snapping dinosaur that actually does a biting motion! All you need to pull this off is a square piece of paper, your hands, and a healthy dose of patience. Make sure to follow the exact indications, otherwise you might end up with the wrong origami. Have fun and enjoy creating an snapping dinosaur!

How To: Make a grilled chicken sandwich

Chef Jason Hill of Cooking Sessions shows you how to make a grilled chicken sandwich in this episode. You will need avocados, pepper jack cheese, fresh sliced tomato and toasted onion-cheese rolls in addition to the prepared marinated grilled chicken and southwest sauce. Place the chicken breast in a zip-lock bag and pound it as shown, thereafter marinade the chicken and grill it, melt the pepper jack cheese on the chicken following the instructions on the video closely. Next put the sandwich...