Don't take shaky footage? Make a homemade steadicam and use it to prevent jumpy shots. You will need two lawn mower wheels, nuts, PVC pipe, a tri pod head, a bar, wood, and zip ties. Watch this video cinematography tutorial and learn how to build a hand held steadicam from simple materials.
Watch this how to video to get tips and tricks on how to insert screws into hardwood. This simple soap method makes driving screws into hardwood far easier. Start my marking spot where the screw is to be inserted, draw pilot holes, run the screw across a bar of soap and finally drill it into the wood.
You've seen the butterfly kick in various martial arts movies. This impressive looking technique is actually fairly simple to do. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to perform the butterfly kick as well as the other variation of the kick, the butterfly twist. All it requires for you do is to build up your momentum steps, dip, butterfly kick, and spin.
Shoot an action-packed close up, or film while you're biking around. All you need to do is build a simple bicycle camera mount. You'll need a tripod mount, PVC pipe, pliers, bungee cord, a U bolt and a bike. Watch this video cinematography tutorial and learn how to build a bicycle camera mount.
Mouths are so expressive, which can be tricky to animate. A simple way to capture the movement is to craft several mouths to alternate. Watch this video animation tutorial and learn how to make replacement mouths for stop motion animation armature puppets.
Protecting a home from any hurricane damage can be difficult to do but you can minimize it by applying shutters to windows. Watch this how-to video and get tips for installing hurricane shutters to the exterior of your home. This project is very simple to do and it could prevent hurricane damage from happening to your home.
Do you actually play with your miniatures? Well, if you do they probably take a little wear and tear. However most miniatures can be easily repaired. If your model has a pink/blue foam base you can usually repair it with some spray glue and a hidden toothpick brace. With these simple tips you can repair miniature dioramas, architectural models, doll houses Warhammer pieces and game terrain.
Here is one method of making model brickwork and detailing wood for dioramas and miniature game terrain. Carve some light lines into a flat piece of balsa wood and coat it with a thin layer of plaster. This simple trick creates a realistic brickwork effect for miniature dioramas, architectural models, Warhammer and doll houses.
Everyone has extra t-shirts sitting around that don't get used anymore. Give one a new life, by sewing together a new outfit. The sexy GiannyL demonstrates this DIY closet hack that's simple and cheap. Just find a t-shirt, a needle, thread, pins, and a ribbon. Watch this video fashion design tutorial and learn how to turn a t-shirt into a top and skirt outfit with Gianny L.
Watch this instructional video to paint realistic finishes on miniatures for dioramas, architectural models, and game terrain. This model maker begins with an introduction to washes and dry brushing. When working towards a tarnished or deep finish on your miniatures, you must layer coats of paint in thin washes.
Having a hard time holding on to items that need welding? Then watch this how to video to learn how to make a quick foil welding machine. It is really very simple to make this apparatus that will help with your welding projects. All you need is two small boards and two screws.
Kay schools us on how to cook brownies from a mix. Watch this instructional cooking video to bake brownies using a a box of brownie mix, vegetable oil, eggs and water. This process looks simple, but if you've never baked anything before, these guidelines are helpful and precise.
Raw food can do wonders for your health. In this how to video our host shows you how to make a healthy raw non-dairy yogurt with almonds and coconut. Make a probiotic rich yogurt, it is very simple to make.
Onion soup don't get any better than this. So get your Barbecue Shoes on. Smoked sweet onions in beef stock, slow simmered on the grill, is simple perfection if you love your onions. You can make this onion soup recipe from the BBQ Pit Boys with this how to video.
Looking for a special meal from the barbecue grill to serve up at your next tailgating or backyard party, or for your family picnic? If you love bar-b-q chicken then you have to check out these easy to grill, moist and tender, seared chicken thighs. With a little rub, sauce, a few simple grilling tricks and about an hour of your time, you'll be eatin' mighty fine, and wishin' you had made a double batch of chicken.
Here is a simple and quick Pirate Stew that includes Maine Lobster, Louisiana Shrimp, Delaware Scallops, California Swordfish, Rhode Island Clams, and Alaskan King Crab. Mix up the seafood with wine (Rum Optional), tomatoes, and corn on the cob and you have a great stew. Watch one of the BBQ Pit Boys stew up over the fire a 21st century version of 1700's American Pirate Stew in this how to video.
No brick oven pizza joints around? Miss that unique flavor and crust only high dry heat and bricks can produce? Wish you could make an authentic old time brick oven pizza, just like the famous pizza houses in New York and New Haven? It's easy to do with a few bricks, your charcoal grill, and some simple tips as shown by one of the BBQ Pit Boys in this how to video.
This basic BBQ dry rub recipe for barbecue ribs is quick and simple to make. Use this BBQ Pit Boys recipe, and then adjust the spices and quantities to make it your own special BBQ Rib Rub! That's what Barbecue is all about.
It's a BBQ fit for a Sunday meal with this whole boneless pork loin BBQ recipe! It's also quick and easy to do. The barbecue pork loin stays moist and tender with a few simple tricks as shown by one of the BBQ Pit Boys.
Learn how to make barbecue competition style loin back pork ribs done "low and slow" on a simple backyard smoker. It's real easy to do as shown by one of the BBQ Pit Boys in this how to video.
Danny Lipford talks with Joe Truini about a simple solution to storing objects on your pegboard which may not be suited to using typical pegboard hooks. Keep your workspace organized with these easy to install pegboard shelves.
Ciambellone are a deliciously simple Italian treat. They are a cross between cake and bread, it's almost like a soft biscotti - so it's great to dip in your morning coffee. Watch this how to video and let chef Jim show you how to make ciambellone.
Here is a deliciously simple dessert made with phyllo dough. Watch as chef Jim demonstrates how to make puff pastry fruit flowers. All you need for this dessert is phyllo dough, butter, sugar, cream cheese, vanilla yogurt, vanilla extract, strawberries and blueberries.
Spain and Mexico are famous for their delicious desserts. One of the most delicious and simple ones to make is flan. In this how to video Chef Jim shows you how to make honey flan. The honey adds an extra sweetness to the classic flan recipe.
Cole slaw is a side dish that we eat most often. In this how to video Chef Paul demonstrates how to make low fat coleslaw. Keep the flavor and loose the calories with this simple cole slaw recipe.
In this how to video Chef Paul explains how to separate egg yolks and whites. Watch and learn how simple it is to do by using the egg shell itself. Crack the egg shell in half and roll the egg between them to allow the white to drip on a plate.
Oven frying is technique that really works. In this how to video Chef Paul explains oven frying with fish. Oven frying is not like deep frying at all, but the food tastes just as great. Watch and learn how simple it is to cook your food in the oven with less oil than conventional frying.
Flipping over fried eggs is not easy to do. In this how to video Chef Paul demonstrates how to fry and flip eggs. You'll flip over this simple technique for cooking eggs.
This simple but stylish variation of the famous Russian classic creates a magical supper in minutes. You will need beef, onion, sunflower oil, butter, mushrooms, flour, soured cream, black pepper, and paprika or cayenne pepper. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make a delicious beef stroganoff.
In this how to video Chef Paul demonstrates how to make scalloped sweet potatoes with oranges. This is a very simple and sweet dessert to accompany any dinner. Watch and learn how to bake this sweet potato and orange casserole.
Great egg nog is sold at the market, but it doesn't comepare to the one you make at home. In this how to video Chef Paul shows you how to make your own egg nog from scratch. Egg nog doesn't require so many ingredients, watch and learn how simple it is to make this holiday favorite.
Once you've got your turkey nicely roasted all that is left for you to do is cut it up and eat it. In this how to video Chef Paul shows you how to properly carve a turkey. Watch and learn how simple it is to cut the breast, legs, and thighs.
If you have had a hard time getting a good nights sleep you are not alone. Learn prevention tips and treatments for insomnia from Pharmacologist Joe Graedon in this how to video. A simple home remedy as a warm bath or carbohydrates can help put you to sleep.
In this how to video, Kathie explains some simple techniques you can use to help teach children to sing with more volume. Make sure you do not tell them to be just louder because that will teach them to strain their throats. Watch this tutorial and you will be able to teach singing to kids in no time at all.
Watch this short poi juggling lesson to learn how to perform basic beginner level poi stalls. Basic stalls are a simple method of changing the direction of the poi. As you begin practicing, control is more important than speed to familiarize yourself with the hand motions required.
Lemon drizzle cake makes a great after dinner dessert or tea time sweet. Watch this how to video and watch how simple it is to make lemon drizzle cake. Try this tangy lemon drizzle cake from Mary Berry tonight.
Beer patter is perfect for deep frying just about anything. It is very simple to mix, all you need is two ingredients. Watch this how to video to find out how to make perfect batter for frying fish with beer and flour.
This is a very simple but very delicious and refreshing long drink. You don't need to worry too much about the measurements, just fill a tall glass with ice and add one part gin, one part green tea, and one part ginger ale. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to mix a gin green tea cocktail.
In this how to video Market Kitchen's Amanda Lamb makes simple but impressive antipasti. All you need for this recipe is sun dried tomatoes, pesto, ricotta cheese, ham mozzarella, figs and basil.
This is a very simple, classic cocktail recipe. It can be made with bourbon, rye or whatever your favorite happens to be. If it is made with scotch whisky, then it is a Rob Roy, but to make the traditional Manhattan, use bourbon whiskey. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a Crown Manhattan. You will need Crown Royal or a whiskey of your choice and sweet vermouth.
