This tutorial is aimed at those who are already somewhat adept at using Flash and ActionScript 3. This demonstrates an advanced masking technique called a 'glint' - having a beam of light pass over the object in your dynamic flash image.
Set up a series of shifting panels or a slideshow in Adobe Flash CS3. This technique can be added to a website, where a user can click on an array of thumbnail images to cause your panels to transition. This technique shows you how to create this animation without using motion tools.
Cross processing is an old photography technique where the actual film is developed using the 'wrong' chemicals. It can add a unique color variation, like giving your subject green-tinted skin. It's possible to replicate this cross processing technique using Adobe Photoshop, and this tutorial demonstrates how.
In this video, we learn how to dance the tango promenade with Homer and Cristina Ladas. The pattern to learn how to dance this you will start in an open body and use both your upper body and hips for a close and open embrace technique. There are several techniques, including stepping and turning over that can be learned while doing this. Do which of the techniques that feel more comfortable for you to do. When you start out, you will be holding the partner close, then as you continue the danc...
Susan Ireland teaches us how to write a cover letter using the Aunt Louise technique in this tutorial. This technique involves you pretending writing a letter to your dear aunt. You will talk about why you want to work at a particular company and why they should hire you. You should also talk about why they should call you for an interview and talk about all the great things about yourself. You can use this information to write your official cover letter by sorting out all the best things. Re...
Say you are out & about and, oops, you forgot your guitar tuner. No problem. Use this technique to tune your guitar by harmonics. For detailed step-by-step instructions on how to use natural harmonics to tune a guitar relative to itself, and to get started using this tuning technique yourself, watch this video guide.
If you don't know much about fishing and are looking for a something to help you out, this tutorial may be what you need. In this video, you'll find out how to "walk the dog." It's a fishing technique that, is used by experienced fishermen and is used to help lure a fish into striking. So check out the video, pay attention, and enjoy!
Fishing ins one of the most complicated forms of outdoor recreation. This video provides instruction on what should be one of the simpler aspects of it: using vertical jigging with a slab lure to catch a fish. That is a combination of a simple technique with a simple lure, but many fishermen utilize it improperly, and this video is here to correct your technique and enable you to catch many more fish much more easily.
Moshezuchter demonstrates how to do a legato bass technique on an accordion which will add drama to your playing. Legato means tying it together. When playing staccato, you touch the keys like they are hot with short strokes to get the punctuated effect. Try playing an alternate base pattern using A, A minor, E to A minor for an oompah sound. Hold your finger on the A while pumping the A minor key. Then, hit the E major key while continuing to hole the A key down. You can also transition to o...
Space Painter demonstrates how to pan for gold. Put the sediment in a pan and fill it with water. Agitate the pan back and forth. The light sediment will rise to the top as the heavy material sinks. Tip the tray into the water trough to remove the lighter sediment. Gold panning techniques have evolved over the years although it is a very similar process. Use a motion of the ocean or a straight up and down agitation technique. The gold panning pan should have grooves. There's still a lot of go...
This video by Slokkro shows how to sharpen a knife using multiple wet sharpening stones. The video has no spoken words, choosing instead to have English subtitles, pointing out the various items and techniques for sharpening a blade. Following the directions should enable the viewer to put a nice edge on dull blades, with the technique of using a coarse stone first, then a fine-grained one. The motions are repeated several times in the video, giving the viewer an opportunity to study it witho...
Using an antique distressing paint finish technique on furniture is a good way to revive a piece of furniture that other wise might just be discarded. This video is part of a series of videos taking viewers through the process of distressing furniture and focuses on accent technique. You’ll want to accent the select parts of the furniture you want to accentuate that distressed look. Our expert recommends painting the edges of this table. You’ll want to pick a complimentary color and when you ...
Looking to try some new techniques out for your scrapbook pages? In this video tutorial, learn how to use distress powder to get that great distressed look for your pages. Also, learn how to take this technique a step further with UTEE & make the distressed a little glossier and polished looking.
In this video tutorial viewers learn how about Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This video describes the concept behind Brazilian Jiu Jitsu including: technique vs strength, large vs small, angles, and the weak muscle groups of the body. Teaches viewers how to defend against bigger and stronger opponents. Viewers will learn how to fight more effectively. This video will benefit those viewers interested in mixed martial arts and willing to learn new fighting techniques. These techniques can be used for se...
This video shows how to start a continual round in single crochet, half-double crochet and double crochet. The photography on this video allows you to see the motion of the crochet hook and the thread and really see observe the techniques as they are explained. Techniques are explained for starting and ending the continual round. This continual round technique including transitions between single, half-double, and double crochet allows you to crochet projects like skullcaps and hats using one...
Playing blues is cool, but you will have to learn some special techniques in order to get the best sound possible.
This swim technique video series from a professional swimming coach hones in on the fine details for developing perfect alignment and stroke to help make you a better, more competitive athlete. The coach demonstrates the proper way to use swimming equipment and how to position your body to condition your swimming performace. This series is particularly helpful in that not only is the coaching beneficial, but the drills, including dryland training, are shown in practice on his swim team. It's ...
This is an instructional how-to video on how to play solo phrases while keeping the Malfuf. Improve you Darbuka or Doumbek Turkish solo technique with these lessons from Percussion Net.
Cary Kolat demonstrates wrestling technique - collegiate offense - fireman's carry series - fireman's carry hand wrap explanation. This is a KOLAT.COM video on wrestling technique, practice and drills.
John Jacobs' Golf Schools present Quick Tips: Chipping. Director of Instruction Tom Perkins helps you get from just off the green to right next to the cup. Chipping technique is important in elevating your golf game and avoiding mistakes.
Want to incorporate genuine Hawaiian ukulele techniques into your playing? If so, you're in luck: This video tutorial presents a number of tricks and techniques—vamps and endings, for example—that can easily be added to any ukulele player's repertory. For more information on playing Hawaiian-style ukulele, watch this video guide.
This how-to video demonstrates the right skills for stamping with a watercolor technique. You will need non-running inks to stamp the initial image, a specialty brush pen, and watercolor paper. This watercolor effect is pretty, and can add some different texture to your stamped images. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make a watercolor look with stamps.
This how-to video provides a demonstration of slip slip knit, SSK, technique. Decrease stitches easily with this left-slanting knitting technique. Watch this video knitting tutorial and learn how to knit the slip slip knit, or SSK, decrease.
This medical how-to video demonstrates how to put on sterile gloves using aseptic techniques. Follow along and learn how to keep you and your patient free of germs. Watch and see how easy it is to putt on sterile gloves.
An important part of surgery is knowing the various types of closures to perform. This medical how-to video demonstrates a horizontal suturing technique. The horizontal mattress suturing technique is especially good for laceration repair or wound closure in the operating room. Follow along and learn how it is done.
An important part of surgery is knowing the various types of closures to perform. This medical how-to video demonstrates how to do a simple interrupted suturing technique. The simple interrupted suturing technique is especially good for simple laceration repair. Follow along and learn how it is done.
Studying to be a nurse? Then follow along with this nursing how-to video to learn how to gown for isolation. Watch as our RN shows you the proper technique for gowning, gloving and how to put on a face mask. When leaving the isolation room you will remove the gown and gloves in the isolation room. Practice this technique during nursing lab.
This nursing how-to video demonstrates a Med-Advantage anitbiotic setup. This is a setup of a packaged IV with antibiotics. Follow along as Maria Cataldo, RN, shows you the proper technique for mixing the antibiotics for an IV. Practice this nursing technique in your labs.
This instructional beatboxing video explains how to do a better tongue roll as well as an alternate roll that is referred to as the tom roll. These are both used as fills in between kicks and snares as well as at the end of phrases. Practice the tongue and tom roll techniques and improve your beatboxing skills!
Check out this instructional funk guitar video that shows you how to play left hand accents on guitar. This lesson demonstrates beginning left hand funk techniques to go with the right hand technique. This tutorial is great for beginners and advanced guitar players. Practice left hand accents on guitar and improve your guitar playing skills!
Soldering isn't hard as you might think. This video will cover the basic soldering techniques for electronics and electrical wiring. It presents a comprehensive look at the soldering process, covering everything from choosing a soldering iron and solder to proper soldering technique. Get started soldering with this electronics how-to.
Check out this instructional video that shows you how to use the Wes Montgomery-style thumb technique. This is part 23 of Dave Weiner's Riff of the Week series titled "Wes Is More." With this lesson and a bit of practice, improve your electric guitar playing skills by learning how to use the Wes Montgomery style thumb technique.
Calf strains are a common athletic injury. A few massage techniques can help soothe most calf strain injuries. Get expert tips and advice on massage and other treatments in this video.
In this how to video we demonstrate some techniques to help with leg cramps. These are similar to some of the techniques that we have used already for massage, some of them are and some are not. One basic rule of thumb with leg cramps is sometimes just resting is sufficient. Leg cramps are painful involuntary contractions of the muscles in the leg. Get expert tips and advice on massage and other treatments in this how-to video.
Cupping is a special massage technique. This massage is fabulous if you get any type of buildup of fluids in your lungs, like little children when they have colds. Learn the art of giving a back massage with the cupping technique in this health how-to video.
If you are looking to improve your piano technique then this how to video is the place to start. You will learn how to practice these octave exercises for increased technique and strength. You will learn one handed arpeggios and scales. This lesson is helpful for beginner to advanced pianists. With this tutorial you will be able to improve your piano playing with these octave exercises.
If you are looking to improve your classical piano technique then this how to video is the place to start. You will learn how to practice and study Chopin's "Ocean" etude opus 25 number 12. This detailed lesson goes over where to place the accents, analyzes the dynamics and staccato playing technique. This piano tutorial teaches you the best way to practice it so you can Chopin's "Ocean" etude op.25 no. 12 quickly and easily. With this concise classical piano lesson you can improve your techn...
In this how-to video tutorial fitness trainer Derrick Young takes you through the advanced technique of a push up. This will strengthen your, chest, shoulders, back, stomach, and arms. Watch this video workout to learn the proper technique for advance pushups. These are great workout tips from Ebony Magazine.
Watch this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tutorial video with Kurt Osiander and the Move of the Week as he illustrates the modified rear choke from the back technique. This modified version usually happens because your opponent knows about the move, but he's not safe. Practice your modified rear choke from the back technique with this instructional video and improve your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills!
If you are looking to begin playing the bass guitar then this how to video is the place to start. This is a short demonstration lesson about slap bass techniques. You will learn where how to hit the strings and get that cool slap sound while still resonating the strings. Slap bass is a difficult technique to master, so it will take a lot of practice. With this tutorial you will learn tips to improve your slap bass guitar technique.
