How To: Take a good photographs at high noon
You can't always wait for the right conditions. So it's important to learn how to use and alter the available resources to create the atmosphere you want.
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How To: Get high-quality sound on the Canon 5D with a recorder and passive attenuator
The Canon 5D is a wonderful camera for shooting HD video footage, but one thing it isn't great at— sound. In order to get great quality audio, you're going to have to use an external sound recorder. If you want professional grade sound, you have to use professional equipment. You need to make sure your sound recorder has a sampling rate of 96 KHz at 16 bit resolution or better.
How To: Use the tennis backhand follow through
The fourth thing that every high-level tennis player does when hitting a backhand is follow through. Extend out in the direction you are hitting the ball, then smoothly bend the elbows and wrap the racket up over your shoulder.
How To: Decorate ceramic wall vases and dry clay
Simon Leach's series of high-quality pottery videos marches on. In this installment he teaches us how to dry some high-quality clay that he has just acquired from a cement works, and also how to decorate some hanging clay wall pots he made in a previous installment.
How To: See high quality pictures of your house on the Web
In this how-to video, you will learn how to see high quality pictures of your own house. First, go to your web browser and click on Maps and Directions in the directory on the MSN website. Next, click on locations and type the address of your house or whatever place you want to see. Once this is done, click on bird's eye to get a closer photo of the area. Next, click zoom in until you get an even larger image. You can also click on the picture and drag to move around the image. This video sho...
How To: Use a head cover golf drill to cure pull shots
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to prevent a pull shot in golf, using the right elbow. A common problem for a pull shot is the back swing. When raising their arm for a swing, some people tend to disconnect their right arm away from their body and getting their hands too high. Then as they down swing, their arm takes too long to reconnect to the body and are outside the target line. The right elbow should stay in front of and pointing to the right hip. It should only hinge on the bac...
How To: Do high key video lighting for product photography
This video shows you how to do video lighting for product shots. In order to do this the presenter begins by putting the product on a plate. He has three lights that are placed around the product. 650 watt shooting onto the background. The second light is 1000 watts, with an open face shooting into a soft box. It has a flag to protect the light. The third light has an umbrella giving fill on the background. He then shuts off all the lights except for the background light giving a shot of the ...
How To: Play the hook shot in cricket
Buddy Mason demonstrates how to play the hook shot for the game cricket. You should play this shot on short deliveries on the leg side in an attacking way. You should keep your hands high and your arms extended. Play the hook shot in cricket.
How To: Build a high-powered air cannon that shoots rolled up T-shirts
Remember The Simpsons episode where Maude Flanders died? Do you remember how she died? Well, here's a hint… it has to do with this Kipkay tutorial.
How To: Create high impact headshots
In this photography tutorial video, the self-appointed "Prince of Cheap" shows you how to use natural light and enhance it with continuous fluorescent light for some really killer headshots that stand strong! This photographs are really strong. In this 5 minute clip, David explains his thought process while you watch one of his garage shoots that lead to great quality and many "How'd he do that?" exclamations. This time you'll be able to see him on his session! How much can you learn in 5 min...
How To: Use high-quality video compression in iMovie HD
In this how-to video, you will learn how to compress iMovie files into QuickTime files to make them look really good on YouTube. First, open iMovie. Click Share and click Share again. Go to Expert Settings and click on Share. Click on Options and go to Settings. Change it to h264, current frames per second, and every. Restrict should be set at 5000. Optimize it for DVD and change encoding to best quality. Change the size to NTSC 720X486. Check de-interlace video and hit okay. Change the sound...
How To: Shoot zoo or wild life photography
NikonDifferent of Nikon shows you how to shoot zoo/ wild life photography (particularly with a Nikon d40 as an example with a zoom lens with Vibration Reduction), given the fact that animal enclosures are usually set up to give the animals space. You'll want to limit your visit to two or three types of animals (good photographs require time or patience). Animals playing/ fighting make good pictures, but you need to set a fast shutter speed (if you have low light, crank up your ISO). Try to an...
How To: Set HQ player options in YouTube
To ensure that High Quality videos from YouTube always play in the highest quality available, simply follow these steps:
How To: Use lighting to your advantage in photography
In photography, good lighting can mean the difference between an amateur shot and a professional quality portrait. Whether you're taking photographs outdoors or in, using lighting to your advantage creates an artistic, flattering effect.
How To: Make a high-powered Nerf Rifle
This is a pretty brief tutorial on how to make your own Nerf Gun. This gun is air-powered and can shoot almost 200 feet. So, why buy manufactured Nerf Guns when you can build your own?
How To: Change Resolution & Bit Rate in Filmic Pro for High-Quality Video Up to 4K at 100 Mbps
Filmic Pro harnesses the full native power of your iPhone or Android phone — and then some. If your smartphone shoots in 4K resolution, Filmic Pro will let you choose that resolution. However, it's not all about the pixels — bit rate is an essential factor in determining the overall quality of your 720p, 1080p, or 4K video, something Filmic Pro gives you full control over.
How To: Hit a backhand backwall boast shot in squash
This video shows you how to hit a backhand backwall boast shot in squash. 1. When the ball gets past you and you can't return it to the front wall
How To: Use the Twixtor Pro plug-in to create slow motion in After Effects
This tutorial demonstrates how Twixtor Pro can be used to create slow motion special effects when editing video in After Effects. Learn beginner to intermediate VFX, specifically slowing down footage shot at a very high shutter speed. Twixtor allows the user to manage blur and warping when creating a slow motion effect.
How To: Preserve quality when converting video from HD MP4 to AVI formats
Minimize loss of quality when you're changing a video from one format to another. This tutorial shows you how to take a film clip in high definition mp4 format and convert it into an avi format with minimal loss of data or quality.
How To: Set autofucus for action photography on a Nikon DSLR
This video shows Nikon Autofocus setting for action. Getting started on setting up the AF for action.
How To: Make a DIY photography bokeh for a camera
How to make that cardboard hood to assist you in making your own custom bokeh when shooting images.
How To: Encode videos for YouTube
Did you just buy a $1,000 camera, upload your first video to YouTube, and find it looking like you used your cell phone to shoot the movie? Well, worry no more...this episode of Indy Mogul's Weekend Extra will help you get the best quality for your video before uploading it to YouTube.
How To: Use Magic Bullet Frames after Effects plug-in
This software tutorial shows you how to use Magic Bullet Frames plug-in. The plug-in is available for After Effects, Final Cut Pro,k Premiere Pro and Motion. Magic Bullet Frames allows you to take interlaced video and get the 24p look of film, right from within your editor — at high speed and high quality. Get started with Magic Bullet Frames in this After Effects tutorial.
How To: Print your own photos from iPhoto
With a photo printer and photo-quality paper, you can create high quality prints of your photos. Using iPhoto, you can print a single image, multiple images, an album, or a reference page of thumbnails called a contact sheet.
How To: Make a professional surface cast mold
This video covers creating a detailed professional surface cast mold for creating mechanical parts. Ideal for working on medium-sized projects, this process of pouring a high quality material around a lower quality core creates a highly accurate, yet economical part. This process can be used in automotive, mechanical, fine art and film special effects uses.
How To: Set up a Canon 7D for slow motion
In this video, learn how to set-up a Canon EOS 7D camera for slow motion. Learn about the settings you need to use to prepare to shoot in one of the high speed modes. To see more of the videos on this subject, check out the parts below, especially on processing the slow motion film.
How To: Samsung Galaxy Camera Tips & Tricks for Getting the Best Shots
The software released in the 2015 iterations of the Samsung Galaxy line of devices—the S6, S6 Active, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, and Note 5—have some pretty neat camera features that give these devices arguably the best smartphone camera on the market today.
How To: Execute the high bunker shot
The tough bunker shot: When the pin is tucked tight to the edge of the bunker you need to learn to add loft to your sand wedge to get added height and stop on your shots. Jason Froggatt shows how to do it... Execute the high bunker shot.
How To: Create an effective candle lit scene in your movie
If you're trying to film a romantic dinner, you'll want the setting to seem dim and candle lit - but you'll still want the lighting quality of the film to be good. Here's how you can shoot an effective dimly lit scene.
How To: Turn a laser into a burning laser
This video tutorial from Shooting Eggs demonstrates a hack that will allow you to convert a cheap 5 mW green laser pen into a 100 mW monster. Watch out, don't burn your carpet! Check out this hacking how-to and learn how to build your own high-powered laser on the cheap.
How To: Play hangers and cheat the pocket in pool
Watch to learn how to play a hanger (a shot that has a high margin of error) and cheat a pocket in pool. This video is meant for beginning pool players.
How To: Watch any video on Youtube in HD
WHERE TO USE THIS CODE: Most videos DO NOT have "View in Higher Quality" links below them like this video does. So by using this code, you'll be able to watch ANYTHING in higher quality! TRY IT! : )
How To: Shoot a plastic bottle cap high into the air
Plastic water bottle caps are more than just a massive strain on the environment. They can also be used to perform this cool party trick! All you do is hold the cap in your fist and then pound said fist from the bottom with your other hand. If you do it right, the cap should launch high into the air with a nice little pop. This is sure to impress the guests at your next party or puncture the cornea of one of your enemies, depending on what you aim the cap at.
How To: Make a shot glass out of ice
The coolest way to do a shot? Drink it from a glass made of ice. Learn how to make a shot glass out of ice.
How To: Master the lob shot
Tennis professional Francis Ribeiro says that to master the lob shot, you should use the continental grip. You should bring your racket back and keep the racket face open. You have to follow through from low to high. Make sure to hit the ball with enough power so that your opponent cannot smash your attempted lob. Master the lob shot.
How To: Send video via email with your Motorola Droid
Phil from droidboards.com demonstrates how to send a video file by email using a Motorola Droid. Before capturing the video make sure to change the settings on the Droid to optimize the quality of the video for distribution by email or MMS as shown in the video. This is essential to keep the video file to a smaller size as possible. Next after shooting the video select the video file using a file manager and send it via email as indicated. This allows you to instantly share videos shot on you...
How To: Export HD video clips from Sony Vegas Pro for YouTube
In this clip, you'll learn how to export high-quality, high-definition video from Sony Vegas Pro 9 for use on YouTube. Whether you're completely new to Sony's popular nonlinear editor (NLE) or are a seasoned digital video professional simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Match color in Photoshop
This Photoshop tutorial explaine the simple use of Match Color Adjustment in any version of Photoshop. Before starting this tutorial please create a .PSD file and add at least a dozen or more high res, high quality, vivid color photos and place each photo into it's own layer inside the .PSD file. Once you have your Photoshop file ready, follow along with this tutorial and learn how to use the Match Color adjustment tool in Photoshop on color photos and black and white photos.
How To: Practice a kill shot in racquetball
In this how-to video, you will learn how to make a kill shot in racquetball. Do not worry about hitting the floor first. Many players new to the game will worry about hitting the floor and hit the ball too high. Practice aiming an inch off the floor. It is generally easier to work your way up rather than down. Aim about a foot into the floor before the front wall. If you are aiming too high, keep this in mind. By watching this video, you will be able to make better kill shots and improve your...
How To: Get the best sound when filming with a DSLR
Digital SLRs are known for their high image quality, but what about audio? This panel discussion shows you how you can set up your shots and equipment to ensure you get the best possible audio for your next film project.