If you want to get really good at playing the trumpet, it stands to reason that you start with the basics. Happily, the Internet is awash in high-quality tutorials like this one, which presents an overview of how to get started. For more information, including a step-by-step overview, watch this free video trumpet tutorial.
If you're a graphic designer, you've probably dealt with clients who sent you the wrong files, like JPG and BMP "source" files. You need to the EPS vector files, but they don't know what that is, and they don't care. They want that image or logo they sent you blown up to poster size for a billboard or something.
In this tutorial, we learn how to grow strawberries easily in a container. First, you will need your refrigerated bare root strawberries laid out in front of you. Next, prepare your soil by using a high quality potting mix and adding 1/3 compost to the mixture. Take your soil and place it into a plastic bin, then add in some water. Mix the water with a trowel, then place your soil into a strawberry jar up to the first row of pockets. Next, plant your strawberries into the pockets on the side ...
In this free video ukulele lesson from Jens Albrecht, you'll learn how to use a classical-style tremolo technique on the ukulele. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, if you want to improve your technique, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in high-quality video tutorials like this one, which make practicing both easy and highly enjoyable. For more information, and to get started using this tremelo technique in your own playing, take a look.
In this free video ukulele lesson from Jens Albrecht, you'll learn how to employ a classical-style finger picking pattern on the ukulele. Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, if you want to improve your technique, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in high-quality video tutorials like this one, which make practicing both easy and highly enjoyable. For more information, and to get started using this picking pattern on your own uke, take a look.
In this free video ukulele lesson from Jens Albrecht, you'll learn how to play both free and rest strokes on your ukelele à la Ukulele Mike in his "Paris Nocturne." Whether you play the ukulele or bass kazoo, if you want to improve your technique, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in high-quality video tutorials like this one, which make practicing both easy and highly enjoyable. For more information, and to get started playing free and rest strokes on your own ukule...
When you're shooting a film, being able to see what you're shooting well and adjust on the fly is crucial. With the tiny screen on most cheap cameras, this is kind of a crapshoot. This video will show you a cheap way to solve this problem: converting a car $50 car LCD screen into a portable video monitor that you can attach to your camera and run off of batteries on set. The screen is probably bigger and nicer than the one on your camera, and will improve the quality and productivity of your ...
Want to see more birds in your garden? There are three basic things you could give the birds to keep them coming back, and those are fresh water to drink and bathe in, plenty of cover for them to nest and hide in, and a variety of quality foods to eat.
Film and television cinematographers love sliding camera shots, especially since ER made them a standard device for television dramas. A professional sliding camera setup is expensive though. Why not make one yourself? This video will show you how to turn $20 into a high-quality filmmaking tool that you can use to give your films some very professional-looking shots. Now get out there and follow that gurney with the camera!
Tired of hatching out the same boring triangles and squares? Want to bring your treasured shapes out of Flatland and into the third dimension? Then this tutorial is the answer to all your (drawing) problems.
Complex levels are a lot less, well, complex than they sound when you pay attention to this helpful drawing tutorial. The definition of complex levels is basically creating a three dimensional quality to your work with multiple planes and sometimes ground levels.
In case the name didn't give it away, After Effects has all kinds of... effects... that can be applied to your video... after... you've shot it. This video will teach you how to create and use an RGB split in a video. The RGB split causes the colors in the video to separate and shift, giving it a nightmare / drug-trip-like quality.
In this video, learn a new recipe for Spicy Jicama Fries, which is a fun way to serve jicama, which is a watery, sweet root vegetable. Give this new veggie a try with this quality recipe from the Renegade Health Show. This dish is healthy and tastes great, so why not give it a try? Everyone who tastes it will be asking for seconds for sure!
There's no getting around it: if you want to get good at playing the ukulele or any other instrument, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash in free, high-quality uke lessons, like this one from YouTube's preeminent tropical tutor, Ukulele Mike. This particular tutorial provides a detailed, step-by-step overview of how to use Merle Travis picking on the ukulele. For more information, and to get started Travis pickin' your own uke, watch this helpful how-to.
How to Write a Quality Complaint Letter Describe how the problem or issue makes you feel, so that the person reading the letter can relate on a personal level.
In this video from Inner Confidence, they demonstrate how to not get too into a women's personal space. A way to not approach a woman is to approach her head on. It is much less intrusive if you approach her from the side. The girl in the video says that a man's attractiveness depends on his groundedness. Some guys to not realize they are socially awkward. When guys take this program they are more relaxed and the know what to say. She says a big turn off is a guy who is really feminine. A qua...
Using a good quality professional flat iron is essential to getting really straight shiny hair. Iron in small sections starting half an inch from the scalp and slowly moving the iron down through the hair. Prevent damage by using a protective straightening product.
One of the great innovations of Canon's DSLR technology is the relatively inexpensive ability it gives to any filmmaker to make professional quality video. This video is a great demonstration of a Glidecam and Steadicam mod designed to carry the Canon 5D Mark II and give any image a slick, professional look.
Make the American classic Philly Cheese steak at home! This video will show you how to cut the proper piece of meat and goes from there so that you have a truly fantastic and practically gourmet Philly Cheese steak sandwich. You can’t go wrong with this recipe.
In this humorously presented video tutorial, you'll learn how to operate the Steadicam Pilot. When you know what you're doing, the Steadicam can give you incredible, pro-quality shots. The Pilot makes the rig even more flexible, and it's surprisingly simple to use.
Systm is the Do It Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. We will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast.
Homemade vanilla extract is tastier and less expensive than many commercial brands, and it makes a great gift!
Systm is the Do-It-Yourself show designed for the common geek who wants to quickly and easily learn how to dive into the latest and hottest tech projects. They will help you avoid pitfalls and get your project up and running fast. In this DIY episode, see how to custom spray paint your project, laptop, or PC.
Learn how to employ proper tennis footwork. This video demonstrates the tennis footwork split step.
In this Forehand Fundamentals video, we talked about how you need to take your racket back to complete your preparation. This video goes into more detail about the backswing and discusses the wide variety of backswings you see on the pro tennis tour.
Check out this video tutorial to show you how to use a Canon Rebel digital SLR camera. This video was made by the equipment room at CUNY Journalism School in New York.
Check out this video tutorial to show you how to use the Sony DSR-PD170 MiniDV camcorder. This video was made by the equipment room at CUNY Journalism School in New York.
This video resume-writing tutorial offers a powerful overview of 12 important aspects to consider when preparing your resume. A bad resume won't get you any job interviews, not matter how great your experience. Watch and learn how to put together a quality resume and get that much closer to your dream job.
This video resume-writing tutorial demonstrates several great examples of resume objectives, summaries and profiles, and how to mix them. Resumes can be challenging to write, harder still to do well, but are the only way to get into the job you want. Watch and find out how to put together a quality resume.
This video archery tutorial offers some tips for how to maximize the results of even small amounts of practice time. Quality not quantity is as golden for archery practice as any other part of life. It's important to remember to practice in the same kind of clothing the archery hunting would be occurring in. Watch this instructional video and learn how to make the most of limited archery practice.
Learn how to mix the king of cocktails--the Martini! The martini was originated in the middle 19th century.
Chef Desireé shows the kids good knife technique and demonstrates several cuts with a potato. The right skills for cutting will improve the quality of the meals prepared. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to use good knife technique while preparing food.
This tutorial video will teach you how to burp like a pro. No drinks here, just quality burping. Use this as inspiration for one of your April Fools Day pranks!
Check out this how-to video to prepare the perfect steak. First of all, you will want to bring the whole steak up to room temperature.
Learn a couple tricks, and you may get three times the shots with ample resolution. Watch this photography tutorial video to learn how to triple the shots on your Canon A550 and keep the quality.
Watch this how-to video and learn how to use a soundboard to prank call people with perfect quality. Hope this helps you make hilarious prank calls.
Tim Carter, of Ask the Builder, demonstrates easy installation of high quality, in-wall stereo speakers for your house, that way you're home stereo is sounding better than ever.
This tutorial for Sony Vegas Pro 7 goes over rendering and the best quality for a multitude of events!
Take a trip down the bayou with this recipe for crawfish pie. This video will go step by step in how to make delicious restaurant quality meals in a very simple manner.
For a cold and smooth summertime treat... try this delicious recipe for French Vanilla Ice Cream. This video will go step by step in how to make delicious restaurant quality meals in a very simple manner.