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How To: Create 3D text in Cinema 4D

In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to create three dimensional text in Cinema 4D. You will learn how to set text spline and keyframes, adjust sweep parameters and circle radius and interpolate the precise parameters you need to get exactly the effects you are trying to achieve.

How To: Fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator X

In this free flying lesson video, you will learn to fly a variety of planes popular with recreational pilots, including the Cessna 172, Cessna Caravan 208, Mooney Bravo, and Piper Cub, as well as twin engine planes, jets and sailplanes. Our expert gives you a complete overview of the desktop flying experience, with advice on turning, climbing, wing angles and landing clearance. He also talks extensively about how to use your flaps and landing gear. Wondering how to pull out of a nose dive?

How To: Make Italian macaroni and cheese

Chef Elvis "Gator" Hillard will show you how to prepare the water and add the salt, cook the pasta, chop the fennel and garlic, and strain the pasta. Elvis will also show you how to cut the asparagus, sauté the fennel and garlic, add the Romano cheese, incorporate the sauce, and add the cream and the peas.

How To: Make Ropa vieja (Cuban stew)

In this video series, learn how to make this popular Cuban dish. Our culinary expert, Brandon Sarkis, shows you everything you need to know to make Ropa vieja. Learn how to cut peppers, onions, and garlic for the dish. Also, learn how to chop and shred the meat.

How To: Fix a differential leak

In this series of car repair videos, our automotive expert tells you how to diagnose and repair a differential leak. Doug Jenkins talks you through the entire process, beginning with how to rack your car and how to remove wheels, brake drums and axle in the course of removing the differential.

How To: Iron pleated khaki pants

Marti Swanson will demonstrate how to iron inside pockets, how to deal with fabric stains when ironing, how to iron khaki pants inside out, how to iron the leg cuffs, how to iron the outside of khaki pants, how to iron the pleats of khaki pants, how to iron the waist of khaki pants, and how to iron a crease into khaki pants.

How To: Breed and deal orchids

This video series gives you expert knowledge on growing orchids and finding help in your local area. Bill Hutchinson talks with you about breeding and crossbreeding orchids, the importance of naming new orchids, and how to research your plants. He also gives you advice on taking the next step, how to connect with other orchid growers in your area and find support.

How To: Do the Latin Bachata dance

n this free video series, our expert Rodney Lopez will tel you all about the Latin Bachata dance, how to do the basic steps, and how to tone down hip movement. Rodney will also show you the open and closed positions, traveling steps, forward and backward steps, and turns.

How To: Play 30 must-have blues piano licks

In this video series the talented and sizzling Jonathon Wilson guides you through 30 must-have blues piano licks, riffs that, once mastered, could turn any musician into a talked-about sensation. Jonathon introduces each clip, letting you know of any tips or hang-ups that set the lick apart, and then provides a valuable demonstration of how to play and practice the riff alongside a full band.

Write Chinese characters: stroke order

In this video series, expert Bo Feng shows you the proper stroke order for writing Chinese characters properly. The long tradition of calligraphy has developed techniques for writing that will make your characters seem more authentic. Bo teaches you the seven rules of writing Chinese characters: top to bottom, left to right, upper left to bottom right, outside to inside, horizontal before vertical, left slant before right slant, and center before wings.

How To: Barbecue brisket

In this video series, our expert Terry Leafy will show you how to barbecue brisket. He'll teach you how to select you meat, season it, and apply sauce to it. Terry will also show you how to prepare and finish the sauce, how to use a smoker, and how to flip the meat.

How To: Play disc golf

In this how-to video series, learn how to play disc golf from expert disc golfer C.R. Willey. C.R. will teach you what you need to know to get started playing disc golf, with tips such as what equipment you need, what accessories are good to buy for playing disc golf, and how to play with proper disc golf etiquette.

How To: Use and maintain a weed eater

In this series of videos, you will learn more about weed eater maintenance. You will learn about various types of weed eaters, and how to clean them and keep them free of dirt, rust, and grass clippings. You'll get tips on changing the spool, as well as tips on handling both gas-powered and electric weed eaters.

How To: Fight with a katana sword

In this video series, our expert Tres Tew will teach you about the histoy and different types of katana swords. Tres will then show you how to handle and wear the katan properly before teaching you how to block, strike, and defend with a katana.

How To: Fight with escrima sticks

In this video series, our expert Tres Tew will teach you all about escrima stick fighting. He will teach you how to block with an escrima stick, how to strike with an escrima stick, how to do a shoulder crank with an escrima stick, and how to do a push block with an escrima stick.

How To: Walk in high heels

In this video series, our expert will demonstrate how to walk in high heels. You will learn about how to position your foot in high heels, and how to balance in heels. You will also get tips and advice on a variety of heels, including the one inch heel, the classic pump and the wedge heels.

How To: Refurbish vintage jewelry

In this video series on how to make jewelry, our expert will teach you how to refurbish vintage jewelry. If you've ever had a piece of vintage jewelry with a missing clasp or a broken wire, our expert can show you how to take vintage and thrift store jewelry and turn it into beautiful necklaces and bracelets.

How To: Build a birdhouse

In this how to video series, learn how to make birdhouses from birdhouse construction expert Bob Olsen. Bob will demonstrate important tips for making birdhouses including how to cut wood to make a birdhouse, how to cut walls for a birdhouse, how to attach the walls and roof of a birdhouse, how to make and attach a chimney to a birdhouse, how to drill a door for a birdhouse, and finally how to decorate a birdhouse.

How To: Breakdance

The popularity of breakdancing waned by the late 1980s, but has been recently rediscovered by a new generation of dancers who perform in professional competitions. While taking breakdance lessons might seem to violate the very ethos of the “streets” movement which spawned the genre, no one will ever know you learned the basics of breakdancing in a free online video course. Our expert dance instructor demonstrates the foundations of up-rocking, popping, locking, the six step, and power moves l...

How To: Do Breakdancing

While taking Breakdance lessons might seem to violate the very ethos of the “streets” movement which spawned the genre, no one will ever know you learned the basics of Breakdancing in a online video course. Expert dance instructor Julie Urich demonstrates the foundation of toprock, downrock, and power move steps you’ll need to ensure you don’t “get served” during your next battle.

How To: Play double bass

In this video series, our expert Casey Cormier will give you an introduction to the double or upright bass, show you how to handle it, and tell you all about the different parts of the instrument.

How To: Make pottery

In this art video series, learn how to make wheel thrown clay pottery. Our expert will give you step-by-step instructions to make your own pottery, including basic wheel techniques like mounting the clay, shaping it and creating the opening, an explanation of the greenware and bisqueware stages, painting, and final firing of your piece in a kiln. These beginner pottery videos will help you discover the art that people have been practicing since time immemorial.