Breaking a finger is painful, and the sight of broken fingers pointing in unnatural directions from the hand is enough to make many people ill. This video will show you how to terrify such people by pretending to first shrink your finger, then kick it up a notch by snapping off the finger, tossing it in the air, and eating it with a crunch. All you need to do this trick are some nuts, manual dexterity, and a showman's charisma. It's magic!
In this clip, learn how to recreate those adorable little aliens from Toy Story on your very own fingers! Get creative with your look by carrying around these cuties all day long. This look is great for wearing to the theatre to see Toy Story 3, on a trip to Disneyland or just around the house. Apply these guys to your little girl's nails and watch her friends scream in envy. Have fun!
If you've seen Sin City, what you probably remember most is the way color isolation was used throughout the film to reveal single colors in otherwise black-and-white scenes. This video will show you how to create the same effect for your own film in After Effects. Using this beautiful bunch of roses an an example, you will learn how to apply color isolation to film and maybe, just maybe, give Robert Rodriguez a run for his money.
The film Jumper may not have been critically acclaimed, but few can argue with how awesome the special effects that allowed the characters to teleport at will are. They looked great and were applied with great aplomb. This video will show you how to mimic that effect in After Effects, allowing you to make your own teleportation-happy films. I bet you can make one better than Jumper!
In this Fine Art video tutorial you will learn how to draw with basic shapes and apply them. The four basic shapes are spheres, cubes, cylinders and cones. A sphere is a three dimensional circle. On paper it will look flat without shading. Make sure you practice all kinds of circles. A cube is a three dimensional square. You can make a basic cube by drawing two squares and then join the corners. Cylinders are tubes or pipes. Draw two ellipses and join them by lines. If you are just starting o...
In this tutorial, Mat Weber teaches us how to install a basement floor. Start with an insulated subfloor system, top it with cork panels, and then top it with easy to install carpet squares. First, you will install OSB subfloor panels, these will protect against moisture extreme and can be applied directly over concrete. When you have finished installing these, apply cork panels to the top of the subfloor and press down so these don't come up and are packed down hard. When finished with this,...
In this tutorial, we learn how to cheat the airbrush system when applying makeup. The OCC makeup trial is great for someone who is just getting started as a makeup artist, and doesn't have an airbrush system. You an use this makeup with a nice brush, depending on which one works best for you. You can go from light to full coverage with this makeup, and play around with the colors until you find the one that works best for your skin. If you have a friend with different skin tone, you can split...
Creating really cool titles for you web video is a great way to make your video look professional and make sure viewers watch the whole thing once they're clicked on your video. This tutorial will teach you the basics of making easy titles using Adobe Premiere Pro. Apply these techniques and watch you view count rise.
For those who aren't familiar with them, knurls (can also be a verb: knurling) are the textured parts on the end of screws and other metal pieces that make them easier to grab. This video will teach you how to use Maya to create 3D models of knurls. You probably won't need too many knurls in your 3D art, unless you work in industry, but the lessons learned here can be applied to all sorts of other 3D modeling projects.
Painting a room is pretty easy stuff: just add a layer or two of primer if your wall color is extremely dark or has crack and bumps, and then load on a few layers of paint.
Looking for an easy way to create 3D abstract art? Have Photoshop CS3 or later? Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial from TutVids. For more information, including step-by-step instructions on how to create your own custom three-dimensional ice sculpture and how to create and apply textures, watch this graphic designer's guide.
Looking for an easy way to create 3D shapes? Have Photoshop CS3 or later? Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial from TutVids. For more information, including step-by-step instructions on how to create your own custom three-dimensional shapes and how to create and apply textures, watch this graphic designer's guide.
The fine folks at ITS Tactical made this detailed tutorial on how to make a two-piece lock pick set out of only a few paper clips and using only a multi-tool in the construction. The host begins by demonstrating how to construct the pick, then how to use it on a real lock. It is not as easy as using a real lock pick, but will still work. As the host emphasizes at the beginning of the video, these picks are only to be used in emergency situations, and NOT to break into other people's homes wil...
If you are looking to celebrate the Day of the Dead in style, check out this tutorial. In it, you will learn exactly how to apply makeup to your face so you like like the Sugar Skulls, a Mexican tradition.
Chess is a serious game. People take chess so seriously that it is almost like a sport. All around the world people compete in matches and championships with this strategic game.
If more privacy in your car is what you seek, you may want to consider installing a dark tint to your windows. In this tutorial, Mike Burke of Sunstoppers shows you how car tinting is done right. Mike will show you how to apply a tint just like the professionals do, so that you can get some info on how it's done.
New to Microsoft Excel? Looking for a tip? How about a tip so mind-blowingly useful as to qualify as a magic trick? You're in luck. In this MS Excel tutorial from ExcelIsFun, the 6th installment in their series of digital spreadsheet magic tricks, you'll learn how to add conditional formatting to a whole row of data in an Excel sheet.
In order to apply cologne properly, you will need to choose the best cologne for you in advance. The cologne will need to mix well with your own natural scent. It is important to avoid overuse. Stick to a three (3) spray rule: never exceed 3 sprays. The distance from the body is important. Therefore, you should spray a distance from your body.
Taping drywall requires a spreader or a spatula, compound and drywall tape. Spread the compound over the nails and the seams smoothly to apply tape over later. Next, the tape is applied to the wet compound on the wall directly over where the seams were. Then, another layer of compound is placed on top of the tape. After it is dry, a second layer of compound is placed on top of this layer. This process will continue until all the seams are covered with the compound, taped over the seams on top...
In this video Andrea shows us how to make a facial mask with French green clay for oily skin. You will also need rosemary, lavender and water. First, take one tablespoon of French green clay, one drop of rosemary and one drop of lavender. Then, mix with desired amount of water. Mix this all together and you will be ready to apply to your clean skin, avoiding the eye area (especially underneath the eye). After you've applied the mask, let it rest for about 10-15 minutes and then rinse off with...
Miss 80 Million provides viewers with a step by step tutorial on how to create a ballet slipper look for your nails. Use black sparkle nail polish. Create a French tip with a very deep smile line that goes all the way to the corner. Use the same polish to draw a line straight down the middle vertically. Let it dry. Next take white Art Deco nail polish to create a diagonal pattern across the nail first one way then the other making sure the lines meet in the middle. After it dries, apply a top...
In this tutorial, Brian from TruTricks shows us an example of what Facebook can do to promote your business! One of the best ways to do this is to do micro giveaways on your Facebook. You don't have to give away something big, just something small that gives people incentive to post on your page and become a fan of your business! You will be able to see what people are posting on the page as well as everyone that is entered in your contest. This giveaway has given all the fans reason to parti...
In this video, Brian from Trutricks shows us how to create a new Twitter account. First, go to Twitter and click on the "sign up now" button. You will now be brought to a new page where you can choose your user name and enter your email, password and full name into the information boxes. Once finished, click "create account". After this, you will be able to follow people you want as well as have other people follow you. Once you are ready to tweet you can type whatever is on your mind in 140 ...
In this excellent tutorial with make-up artist Kandee Johnson, she'll teach you how to re creates Lady Gaga's after her performance make-up. This is a more subtle Lady Gaga look, a more Sophia Loren inspired classic look. This is not necessarily a day look, but a great costume look or with a few alterations an evening look.
Joe explains how to caulk the bathroom tub using a caulk gun. You need: - a latex based caulk designed for bathrooms- a damp cloth. Steps: 1. When you start caulking, gently squeeze and move the gun at the same rate as you apply pressure to the trigger. 2. After you've applied the caulk , wipe your finger on the damp cloth and smooth out the caulk with your damp finger. 3. Stop every 12 or 18 inches and wipe your finger on the cloth. 4. Continue smoothing the caulk until you're done.
The first step in getting Taylor Swift curls is to wash and blow dry your hair. After that, apply a heat protector spray and brush it through. To section your hair, twist the top lairs up and clip them up on top of your head. Next, take a curling wand and place it under a small section of hair at the root and wrap your hair around the wand. Leave a little bit that is unwrapped for you to hold onto. Hold the wand at a 45 degree angle. The longer you leave your hair wrapped around the wand, the...
Rick Gore explains the differences between direct reining and indirect reining to have better control over the horse and have him go where you desire. Direct reining, also referred as plow reining, is when pressure is applied directly to the horse by pulling the rein. Apply as much pressure as you want to have the horse turn the way you want. Indirect reining on the other hand, is without pressure, laying the rein on the horses' neck to give him an indirect cue to go a certain way, instead of...
Learn how to use depth of field with help from this photography tutorial. Although it may seem that depth of field is a confusing factor in photography, it's actually quite easy to understand & adjust once you've gotten the hang of it. Depth of field (or, DOF) is a great way to experiment with your photography & improve your skills as a beginner photographer. When taking your photograph using DOF, it is imperative to remember that the shutter speed and aperture (or F-stop) need to change at e...
Create a table with sales data with this video.
This video explains how to apply the 7th Law of Exponents. The principal rule explained here is that "To raise a quotient to a power, You can multiply each of its terms by the same power". This is a simple rule explained clearly with the help of a couple of examples, which is so simple that once you watch this video you will never make any mistake as far as the 7th Law of Exponents is concerned. It has also got a couple of more parts, do visit them and learn more.
Having trouble dividing exponents? Doug Simms from Free Math Tutoring provides an excellent tutorial on applying the 2nd Law of Exponents. If you need to know how to divide polynomials, watch this video covering easy to follow examples explaining and demonstrating the 2nd Law of Exponents. In this first part of a two video series, Doug's student explains how to subtract the exponents within a polynomial in a simple example that will help you leap over this common math homework hurdle.
Oftentimes female style and tradition in the Middle East leaves little room for self-expression. This is where makeup comes in. Women covering their heads and bodies can personalize their look by applying dramatic makeup to their faces. Check out this tutorial and learn how to create a beautiful, exotic makeup look. This look is dramatic and inspired by the beauty of the Middle East. It is not difficult to accomplish if you follow along with the step by step. Start enhancing that lovely face ...
Want to look like the terminator for Halloween or have an upcoming costume party? Learn the easy steps to get the look of the terminator with the easy to follow instructions to applying arm makeup to your arm to get the terminator look. With a couple of simple materials and makeup you will easily get that robotic look. The easy to follow steps demonstrated in this video will allow you to follow along and complete your look and make it more authentic with these makeup tricks.
This video is about multiplying decimals together. The numbers to be multiplied are 1.003 times 2.8. First, you multiply like you would normally. Apply the number of decimal places. Count total number of digits to the right of the decimals. In this case it four. Apply the number of decimal places to the result. Starting from the right move four decimal places. Put the decimal point after the "2".
This video shows you how to sharpen a jack knife or wood-carving knife using coarse, medium, and fine stones and cooking oil. Use the coarse stone, applying oil to the stone first then pushing the knife down on the stone in each direction, matching the bevel to the stone. Next is the medium stone. Add oil before continuing the sharpening process. Apply cooking oil to the fine stone and finish the sharpening process. Using a leather strop will remove any burrs and polish the knife.
This tutorial is a great one to watch if you are looking for an elegant but still natural smoky eye look. Start off by taking the eye shadow Grey Stone and applying it all over the lid. Then take the MAC eye shadow called Omega right over the crease, rounding it off at the end. Use the MAC Charcoal Brown eye shadow right on the outer corner of the eye. Then put the NYX dark brown eye shadow on the outer corner, as well brushing it into the outer bottom of the eye. The next step is to take a s...
In this interesting video, Michelle shows chocolate lovers how to use hot chocolate as a bronzer. Using a normal package of hot chocolate and a good makeup brush that is not too dense, gently apply the chocolate to your face, making sure to layer the chocolate. You should smile while applying the chocolate with the brush. This will give you good, kissable cheeks and your boyfriend will no longer complain about your makeup smelling like chemicals. This is a simple, effective, and cheap alterna...
With the proper techniques you can have fuller-looking lips. Start by using a flesh-tone pencil to outline your lip line. This adds volume to thin lips. Then fill in your lips with the same flesh colored pencil. This helps your lipstick stay put all day long. Apply two coats of your favorite moisturizing lip stick. Dot your lower lip with clear lip gloss and press your lips together to blot the gloss. Gloss lips look plumper than lips with just lipstick applied.
Learn how to get a chola look with your makeup. - Once your hair is wet, shake your hair.
"From the 1930s through the 1950s, the looks of various movie stars defined vogue magazine. From Mary Pickford's baby-doll face to Audrey Hepburn's cat-eyes eyeliner. The '60s ushered in a slew of makeup fad and the heavy eyeliner look remained through the late '70s and '80s, with wide color ranges entering the wearer's palette."
