"Jef with one F" from the Houston Press compiled a list of the 10 best steampunk songs, but it's really a collection of the best steampunk music videos. There are some amazing videos in the collection, such as this one, "Brass Goggles" by Steam-Powered Giraffe. It's not the best-looking, but it's a great performance.
Apple gets a lot of flak for their lack of customization on their devices, but hey, at least you can move your apps around on your iOS device—that's customization, right? Well, you couldn't even do that on your Apple TV—until now. The newest Apple TV 5.1 software update released earlier this week added the ability to move apps and icons around the interface.
There's nothing better or more rewarding in the tech world than finding a hidden feature on your favorite app, and that app today is Netflix. If you've updated Netflix lately on your Apple or Android device, you can now use it to control the Netflix app on your PlayStation 3. This will work on any iPad, iPhone, iPod touch running iOS 5 or higher. Android smartphones, the Kindle Fire, and the Nook tablet require Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) or higher. All other Android tablets will need Androi...
To say that I am disappointed with the new Maps application in iOS 6 is an understatement. And it seems like the rest of the world is with me, so I needed to find a solution—and quick. Installing the Google Maps web application is a nice quick-fix, but those looking for a beefier navigation solution should check out one of these free map apps.
Bradley Lewis is a visual effects artist for BioWare by day, but in his spare time he runs Slothfurnace, a blog dedicated to showcasing his incredibly realistic lightsaber replicas. His latest, which took 18 months to build, is Obi-Wan Kenobi's Reveal Lightsaber from A New Hope. It was made with a real crystal, just like the movies, and has a Crystal Focus Saber Core designed by Plecter Labs which controls the light and sound. The blade is composed of 84 LED lights and powered by two 3.7 volt...
Wouldn't it be great if we could all enjoy the music, photos and movies on our home computers even when we're not home? Some would think it a luxurious feature, but it's totally possible for anyone who has Windows 7 and an internet connection. See how!
In this tutorial, learn how to install superstar fonts like those used for Hannah Montana and High School Musical in Windows XP.
Did you ever want to know how to create Star Wars style lightsaber effects for your own home videos? Youtube user Comphelper225 has a way make this little bit of movie magic come to life using Adobe After Effects. Once you have a video of yourself or a friend swinging a base for your sword, the next step is to download Andrew Kramer's lightsaber presets from the Video Copilot website. Once it's installed, open up your video in After Effects to begin. Within the program, click Layer, New, and ...
Dragons are very popular storybook characters, especially with the release of "How to Train your Dragon" in movie theatres. Check out this tutorial and learn how to draw your very own fire-breathing buddy!
Do you love a good mystery? Were you a huge fan of "The X Files" or any other freaky movie or TV show? If you are daring and not afraid of the unexplained, Paranormal Investigator may be the job for you. Check out this video to see if you qualify and exactly how you can get into this spooky field.
Have an opinion and want the whole world to know it? You're not alone! There are many online outlets for you to type up your review, whether it be for a restaurant, play, movie, book or anything else you have recently experienced. Check out this video for tips on how and where to post your exciting review.
If you think that card counting is only a thing in the movies then think again. You too can try a couple of methods to help you count cards. Like anything, the more you work on it the better you will be.
Wedding insurance, vacation packages, travel discounts – the American Automobile Association offers its members more than free towing.
When I first bought my Western Digital Passport drive I had all intentions of putting hundreds of movies on it and plugging it into my USB enabled DVD player that's hooked up to my TV. Unfortunately, it didn't work. The drive draws power through the USB cable, and the LG DVD player I have doesn't supply enough. I thought that if I bought an external case with it's own power adapter, took the drive out of the Passport and put it in there, it might work. Nope. Didn't work either, it was still d...
If you have a Mac, this video will walk you through the steps of using imovie to create video clips. It would have been nice if the person making the movie had used the software to convert their own movie. It's a bit hard to hear and a shaky camera so crank up the volume.
Listening to Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata," with its moody minors and grab bag of sharps, is like turning through page after suspenseful page of a forlorn Romantic era novel.
The video is an episode of Indy Mogul. It opens with a man who tells us the topic of this show is to help people make fake prosthetics for a fish-man costume for Halloween. After an intro showing us that the show is about making homemade special effects and props on a cheap budget and a disclaimer the show tells us the ingredients we'll need to make the prosthetics. They are: clay, sunglasses, latex sheet, quarter-inch foam, styrofoam head and bald cap, and liquid latex. The show then demonst...
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time has just come out in theaters, with Jake Gyllenhaal starring, but don't think for a second that the new Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands video game out now is because of the movie. The Prince of Persia video game series has been around since 1989, and The Forgotten Sands is just the newest addition. The movie is actually based on the game of the same title from 2003.
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, was created in 1981 by Cassandra Peterson. She was the hostess of a local Hollywood horror movie show that became nationally syndicated. Elvira was the first horror host to be nationally syndicated, first person to be broadcast in 3-D on TV, and first female celebrity to do a national beer campaign and market her own beer.
Learn how to remove red wine stains. Thinking of switching to white wine just to avoid stains? Memorize these cleaning tips instead.
Anyone can take their vehicle to the car wash, but if you want to save a few bucks, and give your ride need a little TLC, try these tips. You Will Need: a hose, a spray bottle of tire cleaner, a brush with soft bristles, a wash mitt, or a rag, a bucket, a bottle of liquid car-wash soap, a sponge, a chamois, glass cleaner, paper towels, a stepladder & wax.
Now, rolled-up bangs may not be a good choice for going clubbing (at least not if you're trying to catch a cutie's eye in a positive way) or for work, but work great for Halloween if you're dressing up as a movie star or teeny bopper.
In this video, learn how to get Carrie Bradshaw's makeup look from the new movie "Sex and the City 2". This look is worn by Carrie throughout the film, especially while she is in the Middle East. This smokey, lined eye is perfect for making yourself stand out no matter where in the world you may be.
If you're into the "Star Wars" movies (the old ones, not the new ones), then this drawing tutorial might peak your interest. It's easy to do and anyone can draw it. You don't need to be a professional cartoonist to get this Princess Leia drawing done. Drawing her amongst the stars. See the full, step-by-step instructions at DragoArt.
Charades is a word-guessing game that's acted out in pantomime by players at parties or other gatherings.
If shaky home videos are making your audience seasick, it's time to steady your hand. Watch this video to learn how to make a camcorder stabilizer.
Learn how to never lose at tic-tac-toe. Almost anyone knows how to play tic-tac-toe, but not everyone knows the strategy that guarantees they'll never lose another game.
Learn how to be a good host. Party-planning can be tricky, but you don't have to be Martha Stewart to be a good host.
Applying makeup for television and film hopes to reduce shine and oil and achieve a symmetrical, natural look for the face. Learn to apply makeup for television and film in this free cosmetics video with a movie makeup artist.
This clip, without sound (boo hoo), shows you how to apply those latex skin fx for the perfect Halloween gushing scar or pinchbeck movie scar.
Check out this video to see how to draw and sketch Iron Man, the movie character for manga, cartoon and comics.
The sun can change positions during a shoot. It's pretty annoying. But don't worry, you can shoot at night and make it look like daylight, as well as shoot during the day and making it look like night. Here are some helpful tips.
How to create smooth Flash animations using the Movie Clip characteristics.
In this movie we look at how you can use Align and Margins to control how your visual controls behave when you resize your form.
An Indy Mogul viewer shows you a simple editing trick for making objects and people disappear in your movies.
This tutorial explains what the video library is and how to access and use it. You'll need to know this if you want to work with all your imported video footage and movies.
Are you a fan of the movie "Jerry Maguire"? Bruce Springsteen had a pretty awesome song called "Secret Garden" on it. In this video, you'll learn how you can replicate the song on your guitar. Play "Secret Garden" for your loved one.
Have a great movie stored on your iPod, and you really want to watch it on your TV? This tutorial shows you how! All you need is an RCA cable. Plug the red cable into the video slot and the yellow and white cables into the audio slots, and you'll be able to watch anything off your iPod on a televison set!
Bring the magic of the original "Star Wars" movie back to lift, right in your own home. Learn how to draw Luke Skywalker from Star Wars - Episodes IV through VI. Luke Skywalker is the epitome of the Jedi force, so relive that spirit in your own cartoon version of the Jedi master. Get the full, step-by-step instructions at DragoArt.
Have you ever watched a Medieval based movie, and the setting was at a festival where people were dancing in a circle, well this is that dance. This Branle Simple (Simple Swing) video is more a demonstration of the dance, and does not teach you how to do it step by step.
