In this series of magic videos, our professional magician demonstrates basic sleight of hand tricks such as the French drop and false transfer in a clear and easy-to-follow manner. He also performs several tricks using cups and balls and explains these routines in detail. He even shows you how to use a magic wand. Now that you know this magician's secret, make it your own.
Head Over Heels demonstrates a jig kicks sequence with a cross-over step. This Jig Kicks with a Cross-Over enables you to do the basic jitterbug. Do one full basic and then get your footwork on the same as your partner (her rock step). Follow along with all the instructions as the dancers guide you through the steps. Swing dancing is fun to do, and great exercise.
Learn some basic strategies for playing Blackjack.
This four part tutorial teaches you how to dance basic hip hop moves. Learn popping, and gliding moves. These moves are easy to do and are the basis for more advanced hip hop moves. Watch this how to video and you'll be dancing hip hop in no time.
This video shows you how to do the basic Running Man dance. 1) The Lift First, it is better to start with right foot on backside. Lift your right foot and slide your left foot back a bit at the same time with knee in the middle.
This video origami tutorial shows how to use the traditional Japanese art of paper folding to make shapes. This particular video shows how to make the basic form of four cranes, which serves as the foundation for lots of origami folding projects. Learn how to fold the basic form or the origami four cranes by watching this instructional video.
This three part how to video is an introduction to the Cha Cha. This dance tutorial covers basic steps and postures for this Latin dance. Follow the steps in this lesson and you'll be dancing the Cha Cha in no time.
This lesson teaches some basics on how to set up the bridge, and a few technical exercises on how to play basic intervals on the lyre. I have tuned the lyre to the melodic minor mode, as the intervals here are much more simple and therefore easier to understand, than the much more exotic Eastern-sounding modes which the lyre can also be tuned to (eg the "Ahava Raba" mode, as discussed in previous lessons).
A demonstration of basic diabolo tricks.
A tutorial showing you some basic breakdancing footwork and floorwork.
If you can’t find the man of your dreams or maybe you’re looking for a new buddy, you can always stop looking and just draw him. After completing the basics your can style him and create whatever mood and features you like.
Head Over Heels demonstrates a couple 20's Charleston variations. First learn the crossover step, and then the 1-2 pass by. Do the Charleston with the crossover step, and then the basic crossover step back in the basic. Follow along with this couple as they guide you through the steps.
This REALbasic tutorial teaches you how to create a minimal application with REALbasic that is much simpler than Xcode and will allow your app to be cross-platform too. REAL basic is derived from the BASIC programming language so it's really easy to develop applications in as this tutorial will demonstrate.
In this how to video, Mary Pinizzotto, one of the great dance teachers in Southern California, teaches the basic steps to the Jitterbug. These steps are fun and easy to master. Watch this tutorial and you will be doing the Jitterbug in no time.
Check out this Autodesk 3ds Max video tutorial on how to animate a basic biped. This 3D graphics application will have your digital character walking in no time. Creating multiple footsteps in 3D Studio Max is a cinch.
A basic hog trap is capable of catching large wild pigs. Animals over 400 lbs have already been caught in this trap and it has proven itself as the trap use for wild pig removal. Watch this how to video and learn how easy it is to bait and set a trap for wild pigs.
This is a easy to follow video tutorial on creating a spam bot in VB.Net. You'll need to have Microsoft Visual Basic on your computer to see how to design the spam bot with VB.Net. You'll learn to make a form with a textbox and a button.
If you have ever been curious about playing squash, watch this how to video. This is a quick squash playing tutorial that will go over the basics of playing this sport. Learn about the "U" technique, useful repeatable movements, wrist positioning, and the importance of straight lines in the game of squash.
In this language tutorial you will learn to say basic phrases in Bengali. Bengali is the primary language spoken in Bangladesh and is the second most spoken language in India. Repeat and practice the phrases in this how to video and you will be conversing in Bengali in no time.
This brief video shows how to make a slip knot, the first stitch and first thing needed to know when learning to knit. Learn how to do this basic move in seconds.
This how to video shows you how to do basic spins with poi sticks. This tutorial is ideal for the beginning poi student but also good for those interested in Phillipino martial arts.
Check out this video to learn how to frame a basic deck. Get ready to put the footings on. Start with the beam, which holds the deck up.
In this part of the tutorial, I show how to apply some basic cast rock structures to the diorama and give you a basic idea of how to apply the base coat of colored paints.
Check out this video to learn the basics of building cabinets for your home or office. The video covers basic construction, woodworking, cutting of boards using a Festool and tablesaw.
This video is a basics lesson on how to begin painting in the traditional Japanese method of Sumi-e ink painting. The video shows a number of basic practice drills that will teach you how to control the brush and ink flow.
A how-to on using some basic keystroke combinations in Windows XP to navigate without the use of a mouse.
Casey Neuwirth demonstrates the split basic step. What you're going to do is step up with your right and then with your left, touch right back up.
Watch this instructional welding video to solve some basic problems you may run into with beginning MIG welding. This video provides tips and solutions to initial clogging issues. Set your voltage and wire feed speed correctly to avoid problems when beginning metal inert gas welding.
There are some pretty interesting hobbies out there that involve various items. But this tutorial focuses on one particular hobby that isn't weird or strange at all. It shows you how to create a basic rubber band ball using what else, rubberbands. It's easy to do and can actually be a great way to keep your rubberbands organized. Enjoy!
Frank, with Home Depot's Trend and Design Department, and Chatelaine demonstrate how to organize and renovate your closet. If you want to make your closet as functional as possible without a lot of wasted space, introduce a fun wallpaper as an accent and install a basic Rubbermaid closet organizer system. Use a centralized bar for support and put in rails two feet apart from each other to allow for flexibility in shelving. Additional accessory pieces include sliding baskets for shoes and an a...
Want to do some web designing in Flash? This tutorial will walk you through the basics of creating a button in Flash CS4 (though this tutorial will work in earlier versions of Flash as well). They will first walk you through the basics of converting text to a button symbol and then go more in depth by showing how to link the button through the more advanced action tools. This tutorial then takes you into the basics of coding in flash that will result in a working button that will link to an o...
In this video, viewers are taught how to draw a monkey character in a simple cartoon style. Starting with basic circular shapes, the artist shows how to build up detail until you have a recognizable image. This simple how-to would be good for younger viewers who are learning the basics of drawing and cartooning. After watching this video, they will have learned that more complicated pictures can be built up starting from simple shapes.
In this video shot on the shores of Long Beach in 1999, a little boy guides you through the basics of beginning skimboarding. Obviously these tips are fairly basic, but he's pretty well-informed for his age. He even demonstrates a few tricks, including the 360, the sit-down style, and the flip.
This video explains how to set up port forwarding on the Verizon MI424WR router. See how to setup basic port forwarding for a Verizon FiOS Router.
The Library of Congress video archives brings this Renaissance dance lesson demonstration. Follow along with the performers as they show off their traditional moves, dancing a cinq pas de la gaillarde dance. It might take a bit of dance practice, but grab your partner, put on some music, and follow the steps. Watch this video traditional dance tutorial and learn how to do a Renaissance Cinq pas de la gaillarde, or basic galliard step dance.
Take a moment to try to draw a basic face. This is a helpful drawing tutorial for those who have never tried to draw before. Learn how to map out the proportions of the human face. This type of drawing is also helpful for comic book artists and animators who need to draw different characters quickly.
In this After Effects tutorial you will learn how to create an endless wall effect. This is a basic tutorial and you can get more creative with your endless wall once you are comfortable with the basic effect from After Effects.
Want to learn to crochet? Then watch this how-to video tutorial. This particular video shows you how to do a basic crochet chain. Crochet chains are first step in crocheting, start off by learning this simple technique. Once you have mastered the art of the chain, move on to the basic stitches.
This how to video teaches you the beginning steps of the most popular, basic swing dance, the Lindy Hop. Learn how to do the 6 count basic step, a send out, the basic step in open position, a tuck turn, send in and an inside turn, as well as many other moves, with this dance tutorial. Follow the steps in this lesson and you'll be dancing the Lindy Hop in no time.
This video shows some basic tips on how to use brads for crafting. Learn how to make use of brads as a basic part of many arts and crafts projects, especially scrapbooking.
