In this Click Here Photography instructional video, learn how to photograph using a fill flash to produce a great photograph. Equipment, how to set-up, and additional props are gone over. Although a fill flash takes some time to set-up & is an additional item to carry, it will produce better photographic results in certain lighting situations. Learn how to experiment with your fill flash and maximize your photo's potential with the advice, tips, and information given here.
Yuri Arcurs, the most successful stock and microstock photographer, demonstrates his process and technique for great stock photographs. Watch him set up and talk through different lighting setups as he shows his tricks to eye-grabbing, lasting images.
This look is an interesting sweet pink makeup look that includes bright, light pink eyeshadow as well as a shiny pink lip gloss. Using mostly pink eyeshadow and applying them over the crease in your eyelid, you will be sure to bring more emphasis to your eyes. While most layers of the pink eyeshadow are initially hard to see, the various steps outlined in this video will be sure to give you a cute look involving lots of pink makeup which Aubrey calls the "Girl Next Door" look.
This video tutorial shows both the basic features and more in-depth uses of the Blackberry Curve II camera's capabilities. The tutorial goes through many options, providing a good description of how to access and use each. The viewer will learn the specifications of the camera including its mega-pixels, zooming capabilities, and so forth. Manipulation of lighting effects, color effects, and options when saving and deleting pictures are just some of the components reviewed.
Using a potato peeler on ceramics is fast, simple and gives your piece a unique look. While your pot is still soft, take a potato peeler and "peel" your pot in small sections working around the pot. You don't want to press too light or too firm, it might take some practice. Keep your cuts random to add to the charm.
Ever thought your flashlights weren't giving out enough light? Well, change that; watch this video tutorial to see how to make the world's brightest LED flashlight. You will need a vohm meter (volt-ohm meter), wire, thermal paste, a Dorcy flashlight, a soldering iron, and a 900 lumen LED, the world's brightest LED.
Cooking Light Magazine editor Tim Cebula makes over a classic: Beef Stroganoff. Cutting off about 30% of the calories of the dish, and more than half of the fat content, you'd be surprised the taste doesn't much suffer. By using less butter, a lighter beef, broth and sauce, it's amazing what one can accomplish looking to cut some calories from a famously heavy dish.
This video tutorial demonstrates how to style an afro puff or pony puff. All you need is pantyhose, light gel, and brushes. Afro puffs are cute & easy. Good luck.
There's nothing nicer than being able to pluck fresh herbs from your own little garden – especially when that garden is right in your home! Learn how to grown an herb garden indoors with this how to video.
Homemade whipped cream is the perfect topping for holiday desserts. Use these tips to get perfect results every time. Whipping cream is generally made from heavy cream. It takes patience and attention. If you beat it too much you'll get something closer to butter than light and fluffy dessert cream.
Learn how to proof yeast. Yeast is used in baking as a leavening agent, which is what makes bread and pastries light and airy. Yeast reacts with moisture, sugar, and heat to create tiny bubbles of carbon dioxide which cause the dough to expand and rise. To proof yeast, you'll need yeast, sugar, moisture and warm environment.
Live in a shady neighborhood? Learn how you can keep your car from getting ripped off? Protect your vehicle by parking it in smart areas like well lit streets or in front of an angry dog. Also, don't drive the nicest car on the street. It's too flashy and will incite interest.
Ex-Pro keepers show how to warm up before a match. This specific to keepers. This is a light warm-up for early high school players. It is not rigorous by any means and is made to get goalkeepers using their finger tips and getting loose on their toes.
See how to manipulate exposure on the Canon EOS 5D MK II. This is a quick demonstration of how to get the Canon EOS 5D MK II in video mode to give you a wider aperture, even in bright light situations. This is a reliable and sound method of manipulating the aperture for recording videos on the Canon 5D Mark 2.
Get the lowdown on all the ways to remove pesky facial hair—from the brand new to the tried and true. Different options: threading, laser hair removal, intense pulsed light treatment, electrolysis, facial bleach, a waxing treatment or kit, tweezers, and prescription cream Vaniqa (optional). There are many hair removal options, so watch this video and choose the one that is best for you.
Add inches to your appearance without wearing 12-inch platform shoes. You will need: -the right length jacket
It’s the cocktail that packs the perfect punch. Learn how to mix Planter's Punch. You will need:
Don't use a perfectly good DVD burner to get your laser that will pop balloons, light matches, and burn stuff. Just buy a laser diode at mfgcn.com and also a laser housing, and you won't be tearing a computer DVD player apart. This is the easy way to make a 200mW burning DVD laser. Use a Mini Maglite and some rechargeable batteries so you don't burn out the laser.
Learn how to primitively dry meat to make jerky for use in long term wilderness survival. You cannot always eat fresh meat. Drying meat into jerky is also good for traveling light as it dehydrates it into a lighter substance. Making jerky is also a cool thing to do while on long term hunting expeditions or safari.
Operation fire-saw. The British Army use tips from Bushcraft & Survival Skills Magazine to boost morale in Afghanistan and to practise their firelighting skills using an article written by firelighting expert Dave Watson.
Merry Christmas From Kevinsorigami! This origami model makes a great Christmas Star though it looks like a sea urchin. Origami is the timeless art of Japanese paper folding. Watch this origami how to video to learn how to fold the Christmas omega star. Origami is a fun craft and your models make nice, homemade gifts. Practice makes perfect.
When setting the shutter speed and aperture of a camera, use a light meter to take a reading, then set the aperture or shutter speed, depending on which is more important for the photograph. Set the shutter speed and aperture of a camera with the tips in this free instructional video on photography tips from a professional photographer. For novice photographers, setting the shutter speed and aperture is an important first step in mastering the art of photography.
Drawing three-dimensional shapes requires paying attention to the shadows and light that fall on the object. Find out how to draw shapes with a three-dimensional quality with tips from a professional illustrator in this free instructional video on drawing. Drawing 3d will never be easier.
This video will explain the basics of how to ride a motorcycle by showing you the basic controls of a motorcycle: clutch, lights, turn signals, gears, brakes, horn and more. If you are learning how to ride a motorcycle, using the basic controls is the place you want to start.
Want to build a Van de Graaf electrostatic generator? Who doesn't! This video tutorial will show you how. To follow along at home, you'll need the following items: a rubber band–the longer the better–, a small motor, a small glass object like a Christmas tree light, and some type of plastic roller. For simple, step-by-step instructions, watch this Van de Graaf-buildin' how-to.
This Cinderella inspired look consists of a soft wash of blue and a strong winged black liner. The cosmetics used for this look are Coastal Scents sparkle eye liner- light blue, AC pigment in Mutiny, Coastal Scents 88 Palette, Fyrinae Pure sugar for inner corner highlight, Urban Decay liquid liner: perversion, MAC #3 lash, mac bare slimshine, and mac Little VI lustreglass. Learn how to apply a Disney's Cinderella inspired princess look by watching this video makeup lesson.
Love cooking desserts with caramel but dread cleaning up the hardened caramel left on the pot? Then watch this Cooking Light magazine how-to to learn the quick and easy way to clean your pan. All you'll need to do is add water to the pan and bring it to a boil. For step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Here's a way to make your drywall project perfect. Mix up some thin joint compound, using more water than normally required for spackling holes in the wall. You can roll the putty onto the wall with a think rolling brush. After the joint compound dries, it only requires a light sanding. Watch this instructional video to create perfectly smooth drywall surfaces with liquid spackle.
They may sound like awfully heavy things to be putting in your hair, but these products, used sparingly, are ideal for creating light, unstructured hairstyles. You will need a hairstyling product, a strong shampoo, and a towel. Watch this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to use hair products to do your hair.
Here is a dessert you need to prepare in advance, but it is well worth the wait. This recipe for creme caramel is better than any shop bought creme caramel. Watch this cooking how-to video to learn how to make a decadent sweet dessert.
Here is a simple food that is full of flavor. This cooking how to video demonstrates the step by step process of making an alpine egg. An alpine egg is simple a baked egg with a little bit of seasoning. Try making an alpine egg, it makes a great snack or light starter.
You like prosciutto? You like chicken? well get down on some prosciutto chicken action with Rachel and Chef Will. Watch this cooking how to video as the Two Minute Chefs show you how to cook up this prosciutto chicken recipe. The ingredients you will need for this dish are: chicken, prosciutto and sage leaves. Serve with a light tomato sauce.
Watch this instructional drawing video to draw a portrait from a photograph in chalk pastels. First draw the outline and fill in a basic skin tone. Build up color and tone by adding layers of pastel, working from light to dark. don't worry too much about blending until you have put down most of the color. Always pay close attention while drawing the eyes to make sure your portraits are accurate and convincing.
Remain active and healthy in your 80s. Learn exercises and fitness tips for your 80s in this exercise and fitness video. To exercise in your 80's you should exercise at home, use cans as weights and do easy, light exercises. With this how to video you can safely and effectively exercise well into your 80's.
This one minute video shows how a softbox and speed ring are assembled quickly and easily in the photo studio. A softbox is just loose cloth with four flexible rods inside. You can use a softbox to adjust the direction of your lights for a professional studio photo shoot.
This cooking how-to video demonstrates a technique for light and flaky scones with food writer, Julie O'Hara. Scones are type of quick bread. Watch this video cooking lesson to learn the best method for preparing this quick bread recipe for delicious tender flaky scones. Serve your warm scones with tea.
While the demonstrator of this makeup how-to video is not herself goth, she designed this makeup look inspired by goth looks she's seen, and customized the application for Asian monolid eyes or eyes with small creases. The overall effect is created with red, black, and purple eyeshadow, some white shimmer just to catch light, and lots of eyeliner and mascara. Watch this video makeup application tutorial and learn how to apply a goth inspired look for Asian monolid eyes with small creases.
Use this camera modification to secure the Holga back to the camera and to provide a light blocker for the counter window. You will need a small package of velcro with industrial strength adhesive. This photography tutorial provides tips for making your vintage Holga camera easy to use in hectic shooting situations.
This photography tutorial shows you how to make a better shutter release lock for Diana Plus and vintage Diana cameras. This is helpful for low light situations and long exposures. You can make a replacement shutter release lock with a clothes pin and a file. Have fun taking night photographs with this handy tool.
Sometimes you don't always get perfect lighting when shooting an object or scene. If you need more highlights to define your objects, this After Effects tutorial can help. Learn how to create animated highlights to position over an image, logo, or entire video clip in After Effects CS3. This tutorial is best viewed full screen.
