Ben from mechanical mashup shows you how to make a fig rig for a small video camera out of PVC pipe. It gives an ingredient list and tells you the measurements of each piece you must cut. He recommends dry fitting everything at least once, to be sure everything goes together as it should. He then shows how the camera mounts on the rig. In transition of how-to's is a short scene relating to tools, with a man and a boy arguing over ownership. Then Dave shows how to neatly engrave your tools. He...
By the end of the tutorial, you will have a lovely Mary Jane booty in your hands. These are so cute and easy to crochet step by step. Mikey, your instructor, supplies you with every tool and technique you need to have to crochet a pair of Mary Jane's.
For anyone new to Twitter, this video tutorial shows how to utilize TweetDeck. Following a lot of people and having a lot of people follow you is the whole point of Twitter. On the top tool bar of TweetDeck, there is a magnifying glass tool, you can run a search of someone and the search will bring up multiple listings of various avatars. If you keep the cursor over the avatar, select on the user prompt and then add the avatar to your group. Following these steps allows you to follow someone ...
This video shows the method to recover deleted files in Ubuntu using Testdisk. The demonstration is done by deleting a set of pictures and recovering them later. The test disk is installed at first. Then we click on the terminal icon and go to the list options available. These include selecting the list of drives available, partition table type and the type of file system in the original photos. Then the system asks you to select the part to be analyze and destination folder. The tool then re...
In this video you will learn how to draw an angry tiger using your basic drawing tools. In order to do that just follow these steps and instructions: The first thing to do is to get a pencil and a sheet of paper. These are the tools that you will use for the drawing. Draw the head and the mouth just like in the video. Now draw the body, the legs and draw the right arm in the air. Draw all the other details and complete the sketch. Now you can start to color it. Use the same colors like in the...
Hulldo teaches you how to give your images a widescreen border using GIMP. Open up a picture and the click new layer. Next go to select - border and make it 3 pixels. Go to tool options and use black for foreground fill. Select none and create a new layer. Go to view and make sure snap to canvas edges is ticked. Go to rectangle select tool and go to its menu. Then select 640x30 pixels. Fill that layer with black and select none. Duplicate this layer. You place this one on the bottom and you a...
Here we see how change a flat tire on a bicycle properly. The video says that once you understand the principles you should be able to do this in three minutes. With the tire off the frame of the bike, be sure all of the air is completely gone. Next is to take off one side of the tire, with some plastic pry tools made for bikes. With the bead of the tire over the rim you should be able to remove that tube with ease. Inflate the new tube just enough so it takes shape. The new tube goes into th...
This video shows how to create a search bar in Photoshop. To begin creating a search bar you must select the template and start with a black page. The following step include choosing the color you wish to apply. The instructor explains that you must manually make your tool bar by hand and the pixels set to option five. The final step includes turning on grade in to show the program that what you are creating is an actual tool bar.
Embrace the current retro revival in fashion and design by creating this cool midcentury-chic poster. You can create this psychedelic wavy pattern for a band poster, a movie, or just as a piece of art to hang up on your wall.
This video is presented by Coco Joe from CocoJoesCoconuts. The video starts by demonstrating the technique for getting the coconut water from young coconuts. Coco Joe first uses a coconut opening tool by inserting it into the top part of the coconut and prying off the very top of the coconut. Next, he inserts the coconut opening tool directly into the top of the coconut resulting in a nice round opening. Joe then demonstrates the same technique with a 3 inch pocketknife. Finally, Joe demonstr...
Watch this video to learn how to make a little planet effect in Photoshop. Go to Image>Image Size and resize the picture making the width and height equal . Don't forget to unmark the "Constrain Proportions" option. Now that you have a squared photo go to Image>Rotate Canvas>180. Go to Filter>Distort>Polar Coordinates and select the option "Rectangular to Polar". Now rotate as you want to and remove any failures.After you select the picture, make sure the sides are alike and that the horizont...
This video will show you how to defrag your computer's hard drive to increase its speed. To defrag your hard drive, do the following: Go to 'Start', 'All Programs', 'Accessories', 'System Tools', 'Disk Defragmenter'. Select the hard drive that you wish to defragment, and select 'Defragment'. Depending on the size of your hard drive, this process could take between one and two hours to complete. After the process is complete, your computer will be uncluttered and will hopefully run a little fa...
Learn how to edit a picture to alter the color of the sky using Photoshop's selective color adjustment layer. This tool allows you to change a color in a photo. A good example of what this tool can do is to change a sunset to a sunrise in a photo. To begin with, you will need to open the selective color adjustment layer under the layer tab. Under the color menu, select the color that you want to alter. The tutorial goes over how much of each color to add or remove to get the desired effect. W...
Simon Leach teaches you how to do ceramic trimming and sealing. You wet the top of the pot and place it on the wheel. You push down on the bottom, sealed side, when the wheel is spinning. You use the trim tool to cut into the base side. You do this at an angle and make sure you hold the trim tool like a stake knife, not like a pencil. You empty out the leg until you are pleased with it. You round off any sharp corners and you have to put the last piece, the seal. On the bottom you take a piec...
James from J&C Home Repair explains how to fix a bathroom faucet. He shows how to turn off the water supply to the faucets and tells you exactly what tools you will need. He demonstrates how to remove the faucet handle and the valve using common household tools, and recommends taking the parts to the hardware store to make sure you get the correct replacement parts. This video shows that repairing a faucet is a simple job that anyone can do. You don't need to call a plumber for this!
In this video from solvingtime we learn how to remove objects from photos using Paint. To get this program go to to install it. He uses the clone stamp tool to remove things. First he zooms in on the object he wants to remove using the magnifying glass. Then click the stamp which will switch to the clone stamp tool. Use the bracket keys near the letter P on the keyboard to adjust brush size. Then while holding the control key click once on an area near the object you wa...
Richpin shows the proper way to replace an engine coolant temperature sensor on a Saturn S series. Before he explains the steps of replacing the sensor, Richpin covers the tools to use. Also, Richpin illustrates the types of tools to avoid before beginning the replacement process. First, remove the cap from the expansion tank and then tighten it the way it was before. Next, Richpin shows the procedure for locating the temp sensor. Then, remove the connector from the sensor. Afterwards, Richpi...
Tiffany shows how to straighten naturally curly, or even straight, hair in this beauty tutorial. To properly straighten you hair, you need to use the best of the tools available on the market today. This tutorial shows how to use the GHD Pure straightened. Before actually straightening your hair, make sure to spray a heat protector in your hair. To straighten your hair, section off your hair and then run the straightening tool down your hair. You should make sure that your hair is brushed out...
The metalx1000 shows how to install Linux the on a phone. He talks about the Openmoko operating system. The first thing he shows is where to download it from and which one to download. The next thing he talks about is a tool that he will be using called "dfu-util" which he states you can download from the Openmoko site. The next thing he do is enter some commands for the dfu-util tool and continue to show you how to install Linux on a phone. By watching this video, you will gain the knowledge...
In this video tutorial the instructor shows how to hook up Reason's vocoder to record for use with a live audio input and how to put a vocoder on an existing audio recording. This vocoder is available only in record if you have Reason. So standalone users will not be able to use this tool. You can use the vocoder device along with live input from your audio interface and generate a robot voice singing. First create a vocoder carrier sync that will modulate with your voice and mix it with your...
In this tutorial the author shows how to make a cool ASCII E-mail signature. He uses Hotmail as an example. He directs how to find the options in the Hotmail email and points us to the location where we can make a Personal e-mail signature. Now he demonstrates how to make sample ASCII signature. As the signature allows only text the author advices to user a tool called JavE to make a good signature. He now shows how to download that software for free and how to use it. Now using this tool he ...
In this Photoshop tutorial the instructor shows how to create a dollar sign button in Photoshop. Open Photoshop and select the ellipse tool and make a around shape. Now open the layer select the layer tool. Now open the gradient editor and make a gradient as shown in the video. Now change the gradient angle to around 124 degrees. Now tweak your colors a little bit as shown in the video. Now make an other layer with low opacity as shown in the video. Now you have two inter leaving layers and c...
In this video tutorial the instructor shows how to submit your website to Google and its search engines. To do this first you need to have an account with Google. If you do not already have one go ahead and sign up for an account with Google. Now search Google for the webmaster tool. Then it opens the Google webmaster website which you can enter with your Google user name and password. Now inside there is an option to add a new website. You can type in the URL of the website and submit. Now G...
Enabling the god mode option is only available for Windows 7 users. Learn from this video tutorial about enabling god mode. In god mode, you can change the settings in the administrative tools, auto play, backup and restore tools, and more. Use this string: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-82 5C-99712043E01C} to enable god mode. Be careful before you try this out in Windows Vista, as this string is applicable only to Windows 7. For more tips and tricks on Windows 7, search on WonderHowTo!
Simple instructions for doing a simple bike repair when you are on the road and don't have your tools. This vide shows how to take the tire off your bike rim without using tire levers. Our host demonstrates on a completely flat tire, and shows us how to leverage off the beads of the tire using only brute strength - the leverage of your hands. He then demonstrates how to put the tire back on. The final small section of bead is pushed on using his body strength. This technique is less likely to...
In this video one learns to make a quake live button in Photoshop which is useful for anyone who owns Photoshop and creates websites. The video is easy to follow and show a step by step method for creating a quake live button by creating multiple layers, using the free sizing tool, switching the through layers, increasing stroke size and using the creation tools. Interestingly enough the video shows how to alter colors and blend layers to give a clear and crisp presentation. Overall this vide...
This video is presented by Lowe's. In this video the instructor shows us how to replace a medicine cabinet and a bathroom light. In every step of this video the importance of safety is stressed. In this video the viewer is taken on a step by step tutorial on how to do the installation. The viewer will receive a clear understanding on all the tools and parts needed to do this job. According to the video, most if not all of the tools for this project can be found at Lowe's. It is easy to see th...
You've graduated to a bigger gauge. Unfortunately this means you can't put it in the same way. Get some tools!
This tutorial explains how to properly use Xara Xtreme to create a vector drawing from a bitmap. The tutorial explains the use of primitive shapes like ellipse tool, and combining it with the use of the Shape Editor tool for drawing of the more complex shapes. The tutorial also deals in passing with the use of fills and outlines. Another major point it discusses is rotating and positioning of objects and the use of blending to achieve gradient effects when needed.
The step by step methods to isolate colors in Photoshop have been shown in the video. In a layer we have to place an image and first select the particular part to be isolated with the pen tool which has free form pen tool, add subtract, intersect and exclude overlapping path options. After that make a right click and select make selection option. Keep the feather be in 3 and click ok. Paste this in a new layer by pressing control+d keys. Create a copy layer of 2 and open Hue and saturation pa...
Creative Ice Design describes how to change the color of a car in photoshop. The tutorial shows an easy and quick method to change the color.
Learn how to whiten your teeth using Photoshop with this video tutorial. 1. First thing you will want to do is remove the padlock if your image has one. You should be able to find this in the top right hand corner of your screen or in the background layers option.
Learn how to use the Tim Holtz' Distress Crackle Resist technique with this tutorial that gives step by step instructions on applying this method to a Manila tag. Materials you will need include distress crackle paint, distress ink (for this project, in "Vintage Photo", "Fire Brick" and "Black Soot"), Inkssentials' ink blending tool, foam, nonstick craft sheet, Inkssentials' Mini Mister filled with water, heated craft tool, paper towel, stamp, and a Manila tag. After done, use this tag in a s...
Have Sony Vegas, but don't know all that it can do, like masking? Well, this video tutorial about masking in Vegas Pro 9 will get you started in movie visual effects. As in the video, you can give an illusion that there is a real tank in your backyard with masking. See how to use the mask tool in Sony Vegas Pro 9.
Check out this video on creating type areas and paths in Illustrator. This uses more than just text boxes. You can adjust the font, color and area using the area type tool.
See how to make a figure four deadfall trap. This is a great survival trap that can be easily constructed (with practice) out of very basic materials that in most environments can be easily found. The trap can also be made with very limited, or primative tools.
Don't cook with a blunt knife. It is dangerous. This is an important tool maintenance video.
It can happen in an instant: Your car ends up in the water, and it’s sinking fast. Here’s how to get out if you are in an unfortunate accident. You will need self composure and a glass breaking tool. Hardware stores sell tools specifically designed to break car windows in an emergency. Just remember to stay calm! Learn how to escape a car sinking in deep water if you are in a car accident.
Use erasers to make a crafty casing that'll hide and protect your thumb drive. You will need two beveled pink erasers, a cutting board, a large chef's knife, a 1 gig USB flash drive, a pencil, a rotary tool, and a utility knife. This pink eraser USB drive is cute & useful.
Without Tools, Crack a Combination lock! Meant to break into your own lock in case you forgot the combination. Learn how to reduce possible combinations from 64,000 to 100. This lock cracking trick will help you next time you need to pick a combination lock.