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How To: Turn your gas mask into a kazoo

This is a strictly for fun and comical video tutorial that teaches you how to make a musical instrument specifically a "kazoo" with a gas mask. A kazoo is a wind instrument which adds a buzzing sound to a player's voice. This makes a creepy sound effect to a mask. You simply remove specific parts of the mask to turn it into a kazoo. The video also has a great finale where the performers use the kazoo masks to sing the acapella version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".

How To: Use Reason's vocoder to record with live audio input

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...

How To: Create a cool text style in Illustrator

Are you bored with the similar font styles? Open Adobe Illustrator, click the text tool. Select Arial font, bold & italic and a size of 48. Type some text and give its fill color-white and stroke color-black. Duplicate the layer text by going into layers. Then change the duplicated path's color to black. Then create a new background with some different color and keep it below all layers. You can change the opacity of the text for a shadow effect. This will help in bringing innovative presenta...

How To: Create a growing vines flourish in Flash

Create your own animation in Flash with this easy to follow, step by step guide to make a vine grow right before your eyes. He shows you first a simple, less complicated way of doing a basic animation. While it may not look as nice as the later demo, it gives you a good starting point to master the controls that he demonstrates. He then goes on to show a more complicated and magnificent way of making this effect, and in no time flat you'll be creating your own digital plants on your computer....

How To: Create a Twilight text effect in Photoshop

This video is a step-by-step tutorial about Photoshop, in which the creator shows you how to create the text "Twilight" the way it is done in the movie-title. It offers a perfect image of the capabilities of this program and the way it can be used. Even if you're completely new to Photoshopping this video is likely to teach you how to use it by just showing you the basic elements, which makes it ideal for people who are capable of picking up things quickly. It's also handy if you're already a...

How To: Fix dull colors in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial the instructor shows how to fix colors. It looks bad to have dull colors in your images. Now open the image in the Photoshop and go to image adjustments. Go to curves and start playing around with the curves in the RGB mode. When you change the curve you can see the change in the original images. Now adjusting the colors in the curves tool play around with the colors and this will get the colors brightened up. There are no stead fast rules but you need to play aroun...

How To: Use prima flowers in scrapbooking

Looking for a great scrapbook style for Spingtime? Bonnie shows us how to use prima flowers in scrapbooking. First she chooses her flowers, then she paints and glitters them and finally attaches them to her pages. The flowers add a pretty, 3D effect to an otherwise flat scrapbook.

How To: Correct wide angle distortion in Photoshop

In this video tutorial the author Chris Orwig shows how to perform image enhancements using Adobe Photoshop. Chris Orwig is a photographer and a Adobe Photoshop power user who explains how to use Photoshop to bring the best in photographs. He takes a real photo and shows how to add little color to a photograph and make it more lively and attractive. He also shows how to apply some vintage effects. He shows some images and points out to the wide angle distortion present in the images and how t...

How To: Apply quick smokey eyes with a plum undertone

Ah! The smoky eye, one of the most popular styles of eye makeup today. But what about adding that extra touch? With our hostess, in this quick video, we learn to add a plum accent to your basic smoky eye. Along with recommendations on exact brands we may use, we are given a step by step look at the exact application. Starting with a base of pale purple, and blending toward grays, a metallic effect is achieved, leading out to the leading edge of the eye, then, with darker tint. Blacks, and dar...

How To: Quit smoking cigarettes with meditation

Roy Masters demonstrates the hypnotic process behind effortlessly quitting smoking. He explains that if one can meditate and come to a conscious level of smoking, one can realize the harmful effects of smoking. One technique he employs is having a person take a puff on a cigarette but keep the smoke in their mouth. Becoming conscious of the fact that the smoke is poisonous makes it much harder to breathe in the smoke. By practicing this technique, one can effectively quit smoking.

How To: Format dates & calculations in Excel

This is an Excel magic trick video in which the instructor shows how is time represented in Excel and how it is formatted before displaying it to us. He talks about the decimal representation of the time. He says that if O hour is mapped to the number zero and 24th hour of a day is mapped to number one then we can represent any time of the day in the format of a decimal number between zero and one. He shows the type of formatting that excel uses to convert the decimal number into a human read...

How To: Dodge, burn, & paint in Photoshop

This how to video describes how to use the dodge, burn, and paint in Photoshop. This video is part of the pixel perfect series and is over half an hour long, but thoroughly describes the process to create professional grade effects in Photoshop the proper way. The authors suggest the use of a tablet for better control over the pointer for it is very difficult to draw with a mouse. They then begin to create a full painting in Photoshop to explain how to use all the various Photoshop tools to t...

How To: Understand the basics of drawing in Google SketchUp

Google SketchUp is a complicated architectural software that is very innovative, but it often requires maintenance and troubleshooting for complex tasks. Before venturing onto these harder tasks, lets take a look at the basics. By watching this short and helpful video, you'll soon know your way around Google SketchUp! Be sure to download the software from Google first. Don't worry; it will download quickly because it's a small file! Try to draw a few things and get use to SketchUp. Within in ...

How To: Apply vampire makeup for your hands

The video shows the user how to make their hands resemble those of a vampire. This is done by applying a thin layer of white makeup to the backs of the hand with a cylindrical sponge. The reason for only applying the makeup to the backs of the hands is to avoid coating surfaces you touch with the white makeup. It's suggested that you leave a gap between the makeup and the sleeves of your jacket as it does not spoil the effect and helps eliminate the likelihood that you'll get makeup over your...

How To: Make fake break bottles for a film effect

Backyard FX show host Eric has an awesome new tutorial for all you aspiring film makers. He is going to teach you how to make your own fake glass bottles out of household products such as sugar, corn syrup and cream of tartar. This is generally for scenes where a glass bottle needs to be broken over an actor's head. This method is incredibly safe and won't cost very much to make either. Be sure to follow his tutorial closely because you may be forced to have to start over again if you skip a ...

How To: Create a vector from a bitmap in Xara Xtreme

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.

How To: Tape drywall seams

This video shows the viewer how to use paper tape to cover the joint between panels on a dry wall. The creator of the video does this using a 6-inch dry wall knife and a curved trowel. He first applies standard compound to the joint using the trowel. The compound should be applied evenly and the thickness shown is said to be around 1/8 inch. After applying the compound he then gently presses the tape over the joint. He then smoothes the tape on the wall, using a dry wall knife. While doing th...

How To: Create a seductive Valentine's Day eye makeup look

This video will show its viewers how to get nice seductive eyes for the Valentine Day. The video will show step by step, the use of different colors and different brushes in addition to the brand and line of makeup to be used, including the use of colors on different parts of the eye lids. The video also explains the effects of colors and brushes on your eyes. For example some brushes give you more of a smoky or concentrated look. It also shows how to highlight your eyes with the use of other...

How To: Use "foofing" when shooting flash photography

This video is about the concept of "foofing" when shooting flash photography. For this, you need a camera with a flash that can be directionally adjusted. The process involves simply pointing the flash at either a wall or the ceiling, to avoid having the light from the flash strike the subject directly. This can create several different lighting and shadowing effects, giving photos a less "harsh" look, and also giving them a more "professional" look. The color of the wall or ceiling used will...

How To: Paint the hood of Axon racing razorback racer

This video is on how to paint the hood of the axon racing razorback anti gravity racer and how to do some basic effects. I use the liquid masking method of Bob Dively and show how to use airbrushes such as Iwata in my other how to paint video. You can use this method with any paint from pactra to spaz stix and any color of black, blue, purple, green, yellow, silver, chrome, etc. I personally prefer Pro line (or proline) shells over their durability but there are other shells out there. Just e...

How To: Create Hello Kitty inspired makeup

Audio is cut out in the beginning, but hang in there, it doesn't effect the tutorial. This is Hello Kitty Inspired Makeup. Hello Kitty's original colors are Red for her bow/overalls, yellow for her t-shirt/nose and white for her skin! But a Red and Yellow look is way too McDonalds looking. So instead, go with a Hello Kitty Pink and Purple! Watch this video to learn how to apply this Hello Kitty inspired makeup look.

How To: Fix scratches in your auto finish with primer paint

Scratches are unsightly and can alter the value and look of your car. Watch this automotive video tutorial to see how to fix scratches in your auto finish. You need to purchase primer paint made for use on an automobile. Pick a primer that is lighter in color than your car so it is easily covered by the touch-up paint in one coat. Use some mild laundry detergent to wash the scratch to remove any wax or coatings, which could effect your vehicle's paint job. The rest involves some sandpaper and...

How To: Style hair in retro reverse hair rolls

This how-to video provides a quick tutorial on how to get the 40's reverse rolls. You can also use this to get the front pompadour effect (like Gwen Stefani in "Just A Girl" music vid). This is easiest to do when your bangs/fringe are grown out down to your chin. This is a 1940s inspired hairstyle, so it goes with any 40s-50s look. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video hairstyling tutorial and learn how to create vintage reverse hair rolls.

How To: Use the mid and top on a DJ mixer

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how to use the mid and top on a DJ mixer. This demonstration gives you an idea on what to do and how to use the mid and top. There is one big rule: never go over 2.30 on the EQ as you could end up blowing out your speakers! Watch this DJ tutorial so you can learn...

How To: Play two different tracks on a Denon DN-HS5500 mixer

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how to play two different tracks on a Denon DN-HS5500 mixer. This video shows you how to start up and play two tracks. Watch this DJ tutorial so you can learn how to play two different tracks on a Denon DN-HS5500 mixer.

How To: Use the filter on a Denon DN-S1200 mixer

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how to use the filter on a Denon DN-S1200 mixer. This video shows you how to use the filter and gives you an idea of what it sounds like. The filter is set 3 ways: low, mid, and high. Watch this DJ tutorial so you can learn how to use the filter on a Denon DN-S12...

How To: Mix a slow track to a faster one on a DJ mixer

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how to mix from a slow track to a faster song. In other words, this video shows you how you can step up your mix by 5, 10, 15 beats per minute (BPM). Watch this DJ tutorial so you can learn how to mix a slow track to a faster one.

How To: Mix rock music

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how to mix rock music. Most rock, soul, disco, motown and other old school styles had real people playing real instruments, so the timing was never exactly the same all the way through the song. So it becomes quite difficult to mix these styles. Watch this DJ tut...

How To: Use the roll feature on the DJM-400 mixer

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how to use the roll feature on the DJM-400 mixer. This video samples some music from channel 1 and takes it to channel 2. Then the instructor messes around with the buttons that can lengthen or reduce the original roll. Watch this DJ tutorial so you can learn how...

How To: Use the EQ, bass, mid and treble on a DJ mixer

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how to use the EQ, bass, mid, and treble on a DJ mixer. This video gives you a demonstration on how to use the EQ on a DJ mixer while a track is playing. It should be set at twelve o'clock because when that track is made at the studio, it's made as a flat signal....

How To: Mix old school funk tracks

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how to mix old school funk tracks together. This video gives you an example of how to mix old school funk. You must remember that this style of music most of the time had no drum machine keeping the timing. It was a real drummer and so in turn the BPM (beats per ...