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How To: Play solos on the acoustic guitar

This two part series teaches how to improvise playing solos. First we'll review the basic 12 notes of the scale, which we need to know in order to begin working with keys and lead guitar scale patterns. I'll explain how the 12 notes of the scale relate to the guitar fretboard. This will serve as a basis for all things that follow, including barre chords.

How To: Install a deadbolt properly

There are many different types of deadbolt locks, including ones that use levers, keys, or combinations. After picking the right one for your door, you just have to drill a hole and chisel out some extra wood to install the lock. Install a deadbolt properly.

How To: Create a working piston using Maya

This tutorial shows you how to create a working piston in Maya. The key is to use constraints so that as one piece moves, the others move accordingly. Even if you don't want to make pistons, this is a good constraint example(something essential to creating skeletons and rigging characters). Create a working piston using Maya.

News: What is 'Chroma Keying'???

We've all seen it - during the weather report, in a Star Wars movie, on a televised baseball game... Weird graphics slapped onto a moving image that normally wouldn't (or couldn't) be there. You've heard about green screens... But how do filmmakers use green screens to create a shot that takes their actors out of a studio and puts them into some exotic locale? How does the camera or the editing software know what to do with that green patch in your shot? Welcome to Chroma Keying...

News: Selling a Movie is Hard Work.

Having grown up with quite an addiction to movies I have always loved the Key Art Posters that sell the film.  Today movies, especially indies, are often sold by their DVD cover art.  Its quite talent to package a crappy movie with an awesome cover.  I particularly love the older movie posters that were created way before the advent of photoshop and digital cameras.  The amount of work that went into these posters is quite amazing and even though the movies might suck, the key art lives on he...

How To: Use the Dynomec locking wheel nut remover

Did you buy a car and find out the wheels are held on with wheel locks and you don't have the key? Or perhaps you lost the key to your own wheel locks? This tutorial shows you how to use the Dynomec locking wheel nut remover to remove wheel locks without damaging the wheel or the nut. The Dynomec locking wheel nut remover should be used for removing your vehicle's wheel locks and NOT to steal others. Use the Dynomec locking wheel nut remover.

How To: Turn your Samsung Instinct cell phone on and off

If you're having a little trouble operating your newly purchased Samsung Instinct cell phone, let Sprint help you out. This Sprint video mobile phone tutorial takes you through every step necessary to fully familiarize yourself with the Instinct cell phone by Samsung. This instructional tour will help you learn how to turn your phone on and off, use the touchscreen, use the powerlock key, use the three buttons, shoot video and take pictures, use the speech to action function, use the Micro SD...

How To: Send a text message from a Blackberry Curve cell phone

A full QWERTY keyboard makes typing out a text message simple on the Blackberry Curve. Short cut keys may take some time to get used to, but once mastered, texting will only take a second. Watch this video cell phone tutorial and learn how to send an SMS text message on a Blackberry Curve. Send a text message from a Blackberry Curve cell phone.

How To: Automate volume in Soundbooth CS4

In this Soundbooth CS4 tutorial you will learn how to use the volume keyframing tool within Soundbooth CS4 to automate volume levels within a clip. Learn how to choose key points for volume changes and then make gradual changes to the volume of your audio in Soundbooth CS4. Automate volume in Soundbooth CS4.

How To: Wax a new or unwaxed surf board

Mr Zog's Sex Wax shows you how to wax a new or unwaxed board. Make sure your board and wax are cool or it will flake. Start off going across the stringer, than go parallel to the stringer to begin to get bumps. This is key to an easy ride, like tires on a car. Wax a new or unwaxed surf board.

How To: Use Avid Interplay Assist

Learn how to use Avid Interplay Assist to log and mark clips and media in the Avid Interplay workgroup environment. This tutorial covers metadata and locators, adding restriction, key mapping, searching, creating a shotlist, playback , and archiving. Use Avid Interplay Assist.

How To: Know if you've found "the one"

Tracey Cox talks about the five key areas of compatibility (chemistry, compatibility, common goals, speed, and timing) that lead to long term relationships. If your relationship meets enough of these criteria then it will likely stand the test of time. Know if you've found "the one".

How To: Improve your outfield catching

Buddy Mason describes how you can improve your outfield catching for the game cricket. You should get in position, get your hands ready, and then make the catch. A dropped catch can be the difference in a key match, so see a ball all the way into your hands, and make sure it stays there. Improve your outfield catching.

How To: Make dashi

Dashi is a key ingredient in many authentic Japanese recipes. Follow this expert led guide to find out how to make it the right way. A great place to start if you are preparing a Japanese meal. Enjoy this Dashi recipe. Make dashi.

How To: Change a bicycle brake cable

Stuart Dennison demonstrates how to change a bicycle brake cable and you will need a set of allen keys and a brake cable. To check, you should pull firmly on the break lever and make sure the outer casing is positioned correctly. Change a bicycle brake cable.

How To: Replace brake blocks

Stuart Dennison demonstrates how you can replace brake blocks for your bicycle and do not let them wear down because the metal will scrape the rims. You will need a screwdriver, set of allen keys, and a new set of brake blocks. Replace brake blocks.

How To: Remove candle wax from a carpet

Middle-aged woman shows how to remove candle wax from a carpet. Knowing what kind of carpet you have is key into understanding if your carpet can be cleaned or not. Video recommends calling a professional if you are unsure. Different methods help to provide satisfying results. Remove candle wax from a carpet.

How To: Remove a green screen background with Premiere Pro

If you're doing any type of compositing that includes live footage, there's a good chance you have a blue or green screen background that needs to be removed. This tutorial shows you just how to key out footage using Adobe Premiere Pro. Make sure you click on "video tutorial sections" in the top left corner and pick the lesson. Remove a green screen background with Premiere Pro.

How To: Play Safe & Avoid FarmVille Scams

With FarmVille being one of the hottest Facebook games on the market, it's no wonder it's the primary target for scams and virus downloads. Anyone playing FarmVille is at risk, but the primary targets are those looking to improve their gameplay and build their farms and neighbors up. These "farmers" are the ones seeking quick hacks and cheats.