A video from Graham River Productions, presented by Shannon Smith, explains how to interpret Histograms on modern Digital Cameras. Just because a captured image looks nice on the camera screen does not mean that it is really good. One of the better checks for quality of a photograph is the histogram display that is available on many modern cameras. Histograms accurately tell whether the full potential of the the camera's optical sensor has been utilized or not; and are the tools of choice for...
CreativeIceDesigns shows all the steps it takes to give any photograph a nice, vintage look using Adobe Photoshop. The image must first be unlocked. You then select the grunge paper brush. Normally you should keep the aspect ratio of your image the same, but in this case, you should resize it to the same height as your paper surface. After changing the blend mode to multiply and adjusting the brightness, you then change the opacity and you'll have the "wrinkled paper" effect you're looking fo...
Victoria Walsh from Chatelaine TV will show you how to cook an artichoke in this very simple video. To begin you want to make sure to remove any dried leaves from the artichoke, and then proceed to clip the rough ends of the remaining leaves on the artichoke. Next, you want to cut the top off, and then cut the stem off leaving only about three quarters of an inch. Now, you want to prepare a boiling pot of water and let the artichokes stem in the pot to tender for 25-45mins. To check the tende...
Betty describes how to make spicy flour tortilla crisps: little crispy rounds, or squares, make a great appetizer. Use them with various spreads! Or serve them as the bread to start off a steak dinner. Start with your flour tortillas. After cutting them into sectors, baste them in extra virgin olive oil. Apply the oil to the top and bottom sides. Sprinkle a bit of salt. Use paprika (or any flavor you want!) to add a little spice! Sprinkle from high above so that your spices don't clump. Now p...
How to make decorative roses out of baby socks. All you need is a baby sock and some floral wire and green floral tape. Watch the video to learn how to wrap the sock to look like a rosebud around a wire stem, and then tape the base of the sock well with the floral tape. Continue to wrap the tape all the way down the wire so it looks like a nice green stem. Makes a great gift for expectant mothers as it's not only cute but they can also unwrap them and use the socks for their new baby boy or g...
There's no better way to learn or simply brush up on a scripting or programming language than using it. In keeping with that philosophy, this video tutorial will walk you through putting together a full-featured, dynamic clock app that keeps track of both the tdate and time.
Follow along as we are told how to make a creamsicle martini. What you will need: -Vodka -Triple Sec -Orange Juice -Half and Half cream What to do: -Fill a shaker up with ice. (The more ice the better, it gets it nice and cold) -Add 1oz. Vodka -Add 1oz. Triple Sec -Add 1oz. Orange Juice -Add 1oz. Half and Half -Shake to mix all the flavors together. The shaker should start to get frosty because it is so cold. -Pour into martini glass and add an orange slice as a garnish. There you have it, a ...
Windows' new Aero interface is a nice, clean style to use on your desktop. Aero is included with most editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7 and is also available on Windows Server 2008. Aero is a cleaner, more powerful, more efficient and more aesthetically pleasing user interface than the old theme and includes fun things like live icons, animations, and a funky new design.
To make paper lace flowers, also known as doily flowers, you first need to get some paper lace. Fold the first tip over and then turn the laces over just a little bit. Fold on the straight line every time. Fold three more times. At this point you will see half of your flower. Then continue folding on the straight line until your flower is recognizable. With scissors, trim off the excess. To cover up staples, put a little glue over them and cover them with a nice ribbon.
Poppy Tooker, author of the Crescent City Farmers Market Cookbook, says that the secret to preventing slimy okra is to slice it thinly and cook it in quick batches in very hot oil. Prepare your okra first by slicing it into thin pieces. Prepare a large frying pan with just a fine coating of oil. Put the frying pan on a stove and turn up the temperature so that the pan is hot. Once the pan is at the desired temperature, add your thinly sliced okra. Once the okra has a brown edge, you can stop ...
Tony D'Angelo demonstrates his method of making hard boiled eggs. He starts with room temperature eggs to avoid cracking the shells, adds water to cover them, and adds a little salt and vinegar to prevent the eggs from cracking. Once the water boils, he takes the pot off the heat and lets it sit for about 11 minutes. He uses salad tongs to move the hot eggs into a bowl of ice water. Once the eggs are cool he stores them in the fridge. He claims that using this method to make boiled eggs ensur...
Syncing Twitter with Facebook is what we learn to do today. Go to your left hand corner and click applications. Go to browse more application and type in Twitter sync. It will pull up the application. Click on that. Go to tweet sync on Facebook and then become a fan. Then you will go to application. There are some nice options so you're not swamped with tweets. Now click on if you have a private Twitter account and enter your Twitter id. Now whatever you tweet or Twitter will automatically be...
Doina Popovici's video explains how to calculate the area of a ring. She takes us really slow, down to all the steps of this process. It's very important that she explains every math formula and operation so you cannot get lost into this solving. The video uses nice pictures and colors in order to make learning easier and nicer for those who are interested. At the end of the video you'll surely be able to solve by yourself a problem like that and your appetite for geometry will grow significa...
Using some heat protecting spray, a large-barreled curling iron, and a hair clip, you should be able to make easy loose curls very simply. If your hair does not usually hold curls well, you can perhaps just shampoo your hair and not condition it. Using this technique, we are shown how to make large, loose curls, especially more towards the ends of your hair by curling the iron carefully around your hair from the outside going in, using a smaller iron if you have shorter hair. This technique w...
This is a nice drink; it has a holiday favorite in it, pumpkin, and martinis are a good party drink. First, you will need pumpkin spice liqueur, it's a must, and butterscotch schnapps, also coffee liqueur. You will put ice in a martini mixing bottle, then add one ounce of pumpkin spice liqueur. Next, you will add one ounce of butterscotch schnapps. Next, add half a ounce of coffee liqueur, and half a ounce of half and half. You will need lime slices to garnish, and also graham cracker crumbs ...
Using a popular movie character as a basis, and drawing in manga style, our video host shows us visually how to properly color in whatever hair you may be attempting to draw. Using first the primary color along each strand, we are then show that a lighter or darker version of the primary color should be utilized, right alongside the initial color. And then, to complete each strand and give the hair a varied and popping appearance, you should always outline each strand in a nice simple black. ...
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....
In this video, we learn from Food Network mixologist Miguel Aranda how to put a delicious spin on two classic juice drinks. Not quite as simple as Apple Cider Lemonade sounds, Miguel takes us through each ingredient (the expected, the cider and lemonade, but also lots of nice touches, like star fruit for an extra zing, and fresh ginger and tea to round out the flavor). Miguel takes us through the thought process, and explains to us the intricate taste. This video will have you all set for you...
This is a video posted by a happy emo girl, like its nickname says, which describes how to draw Dib from the well-known American animated television series, Invader Zim. The drawing is very simple if you watch the video carefully. She starts drawing the head, then the haircut which is very funny. The music is annoying and loud, and the voice is not very clear, so you'll have to be attentive at those messages which appear on the screen because they are very useful instructions. If you'll follo...
Playing blues is cool, but you will have to learn some special techniques in order to get the best sound possible.
When you use your knife, you want it to be sharp. When you first buy your knife it has a factory edge, which is the sharpest it will ever be. To maintain a sharp edge on the knife you are going to need to invest in a sharpening steel. To sharpen the knife, take the sharpening steel in one hand and the knife in the other. Pull the knife toward you on the bottom and the top with gentle strokes. After you have gently pulled it across the steel a few times apply some pressure and speed up a littl...
This video is about how to make a paper snowflake. These are just amazing shapes made out of sheets of paper. They are used for decoration. We can make a paper snowflake in just 2 minutes. First take a plain paper sheet and fold the sheet to make a triangle out of it. Now just make 3 more triangles in similar fashion and after that make a half triangle and cut the extra edge from it. And now it is up to us how we to want design our snowflake. Open and see the nice and beautiful flake.
Follow along with "The One Pot Chef" in this cooking adventure using just a crock-pot and a handful of ingredients. Make a delicious beef and bourbon stew that's sure to impress your friends! With the easy to follow guide you just add flour to the bottom of the pot, season with a bit of salt and pepper, add your beef and then let it get nice and coated. Splash a bit of bourbon onto the beef along with garlic, onion, mushrooms, carrots, beef stock, diced tomatoes, tomato soup and Italian herbs...
For anyone who is new to the drums or is an aspiring professional drummer, this video will show you a simple beat that could help you build rhythm--the swing beat. Jonathan, the drum tutor in this video, demonstrates how to perform the easy swing beat using the cymbal, bass drum and snare. First, Jonathan shows you the how to hit the cymbal three times--only not in a consecutive manner. You have to hit the cymbal once and then two more times closer together. Then Jonathan demonstrates how to ...
Do you like to keep up with the latest fashion or are you just looking for a cool new look? Do you care about what your clothes say about you, but you prefer a more comfortable outfit? Well, sprtn117c provides a very simple and easy to understand video of how to take your favorite pair of jeans and spice them up. Torn, ripped, or shredded jeans are a great way to give your new pair of jeans a nice worn in look that not only looks great but keeps you comfortable at the same time! It just takes...
In this video , making of a Pakistani recipe called Kebab masala is demonstrated. In this first the kebabs are made and then they are sautéed with a thick gravy. The kebabs are made out of minced meat, onion, ginger garlic paste and some spices. All these ingredients are blended together to form a paste. Then out of this paste sausages like rolls are made out and then shallow fried in a pan with some oil. The gravy is prepared with onions and tomatoes and of course some spices. Once the gravy...
Be kind to people on your trip to Poland by learning how to greet people in the streets! In this video, learn how to say "good morning", "good evening", and "nice to meet you" in Polish & the correct pronunciation for each. Before you know it, you may win over the entire country!
There's one thing all people of all countries can enjoy... and that's a nice glass of wine! Learn how to say & correctly pronunciate the word for "wine" in the Polish language which translates to "wino".
Did you know that you can use a diamond stone to sharpen up your knives? Straight edge blades have a tendency to get dull unlike serrated knives. Diamond stones are better than the typical sharpeners because they can put a nice even edge on your blade and not leave burrs. After your knife is sharpened you can test it out on a piece of paper to see how well it is cut. Knives do need to be sharpened because the duller the knife the more likely you are to cut yourself.
Pomegranate is native to Persia and it is a combination of two Latin words that mean apple and seeds. Wear old clothes and put a paper towel over the cutting board because the juice of the pomegranate can spray out and it stains. Start by cutting off the top and bottom of the pomegranate. Score the pomegranate by cutting through the skin in four different places. Get a bowl of water and hold it under water while you pull the skin off. As you take the pomegranate apart you are trying to get th...
Learn how to cook cream cheese smashed potatoes with Chef Milani. On this video-recipe you can see step by step how to do this easy and nice dish.
This video chronicles various ways to scent your home. First of all, you can use scented candles. However, if you do not wish to constantly burn your candles and would like to avoid the risk of fire, you can use a candle warmer to just warm your candle, which also is effective in spreading the scent. Oil warmers may also be used to heat up scented oils that will fill up and scent your room. Using the many different techniques outlined in this video, you should be sure to create a nice, pleasa...
How far can I go without having permanent scarring and damaging to my ear lobes? This simple video shows you the proper technique to work your way up to a 0 gauge.
Acne is a problem for many individuals and by following these 5 simple steps, you can be on your way to nice, acne-free skin. First, cleanse your face gently and not more than twice a day. Do not pop your pimples, which could spread the bacteria and allow them to get deeper into your skin. Avoid using too much acne medication, which could cause your skin to become too dry and irritated. Also make sure that you use noncomedogenic products. Finally, a healthy diet that has the correct blend of ...
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...
Lingonberries are really popular in Sweden. One fact about Lingonberries that people don't know is that they are high in vitamin C. Lingonberry plants produce berries once in the summer and once in the fall, so you get two harvests from this crop which is a really nice. The Lingonberry bushes grow to be one and a half feet wide and one and a half feet tall. So they don't get too large. Take the plants out of the containers very gently. Place the plant in a pot and add some potting soil to fil...
Start by cutting the top of the pomegranate off. Looking down into the pomegranate from the top you will see four to six white lines that divide the pomegranate into four to six sections. Cut down each one of the lines, cutting the pomegranate into four to six sections. Take each section, pull out all of the pomegranate seeds and put them into a bowl of water. De-seed all four to six sections. After you have taken out all the seeds, and put them into the bowl of water, take a strainer and pou...
Hetal and Anuja of Show Me The Curry think we are wasting too much asparagus. They give us tips on what to do with all the leftovers. -First make sure the tips are nice. -Wash it. -Take the thicker end at the bottom and simply snap it off. -Peel the outer edge of this piece. The outside is rough and chewy, but the inside is still good. -You can save this piece for later use, or throw it in soup. Follow these instructions to save asparagus and money!
Start with a nice firm pomegranate. Take the pomegranate in your hands and start squeezing it by pressing with your thumbs one of the other pushing into the pomegranate. Squeeze all around the whole surface of the pomegranate. As you press in using your thumbs overlapping each other you will hear the pomegranate seeds popping inside the fruit. Take the softened pomegranate and bite a hole into the side. As you bite the hole make sure you suck the juice as it begins to come out. Once you have ...
Your driveway can make a big difference in the appearance of your house. As nice as it would be to have a brick, slate or cobblestone driveway, those are expensive options that not everybody can afford. In this episode of Growing Wisdom, you'll learn how to use a comparatively inexpensive process called street printing to really class up your driveway by creating the illusion of brick and other textures.
