In this tutorial, we learn how to sketch a female face. Start with an upside down egg shape for the face, then draw in the contours of the chin. Use reference lines on the face to help you place where the eyes, nose, and mouth are going to go. After this, start to draw in the additional features, using a lot of lines to contour the face and make it look as realistic as possible. It's very important to use the lines in the background of the face so everything is even and lined up. After this, ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Raichu from PokŽmon. Start off with a pencil on a piece of white paper, then start to draw the face of the character. Add in the outline of the facial features, then all in the details of them as well. Next, draw the ears of the character on, then start to draw the rest of the body. Make sure to add on the feet and the arms of the character as well. Make sure to draw on details that are needed, then draw on the tail coming from the back. To finish, add i...
In this tutorial, we learn how to start an urban living indoor garden during the winter. You can easily place a shelving unit over the side of a window sill. This will also need a fastener attached to it to give it extra support. After this, you will need to install florescent tubes at the top of the shelving to help your indoor garden grow. Use small plastic bins to plant your seedlings in. These are perfect for a small greenhouse that you can place on the shelves and leave to grow with just...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw an anime or magna illustration on your computer. To start out, you will open up a new draft and start to create the outline of the anime together. As you continue, you will draw in darker lines that will be the outline and the details of the character as well. Erase any background lines from the drawing that don't fit in, then create new additional lines. When you're done, start to add in the facial features and details, then add in the hair and clothing...
In this video, we learn how to draw Captain America in an action pose. Start out by drawing the torso, then the rib cage and pecks. Continue to draw the outline and small details of the rest of the body. Draw in arms gong out of the body so that they are spread apart, then draw in the head. Draw in lines for where the muscles are, then start to draw in the mouth, nose, lips, eyes, and other facial features. Once you do this, start to add in even more details of the outfit that the body has on...
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a realistic, severe burn using cinema makeup. You will need to start out with unflavored gelatin made to be placed on the skin to create texture and a glossy look for blood. Start by applying the gelatin to the face with a flat wood stick for makeup. Apply in strokes so you have a textured look, not just smooth. Give this time to cool and set, then apply different colors of makeup onto the gelatin with a brush. Use browns, purples, and reds to create a...
In this video, we learn how to draw Maplestory Bigfoot. Start out by drawing the outline of the character, then start to draw on the details. Once you have finished the outline of the entire character, start to use a darker pencil or pen to make it darker. Add in shading on different parts to make it look 3D, then add in lines to make the character look more realistic. Add as many details as you would like, then when you are finished you can color in the picture as you would like. You can rep...
In this clip, you'll learn how to organize web browser bookmarks à la the Windows Start menu. It's easy. So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over five minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Looking for a quick primer on how to get started using a Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet with Adobe Photoshop Elements? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just under four minutes. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using your own Bamboo Fun with PSE, take a look.
In this clip, you'll learn how to get started using the Silverlight DataGrid layout control. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular web application framework or a seasoned web developer merely looking to improve your chops, you're sure to find benefit in this free MS Silverlight programming lesson. For more information, including a complete demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
This clip presents a general overview of what you'll need to get started writing code in the Java programming language. Whether you're new to the Java object-oriented programming language or are a seasoned developer merely looking to improve your chops, you're sure to find benefit in this free video programming lesson. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Google calls it "Incognito," Microsoft says "InPrivate," the other browsers call it "Private Mode," and colloquially it's known as "porn mode." Whatever you call the tracks-free way to browse, here's a trick to force your favorite browser to always start with its privacy protocols activated.
If you've ever left the lights on in your car for a long time or just have a bad alternator, then you know all too well the pain of a dead battery. This video will teach you how to push start a dead battery car, which can often restore it for long enough to get you to the shop.
In this clip, you'll learn how to get started compositing digital footage within Autodesk Maya 2010. Whether you're new to Autodesk's popular modeling software or a seasoned 3D artist just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Maya 3D 2010 workflow, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, and to get started using this trick yourself, watch this free video guide.
The release of Dwarf Fortress 2010 introduced many great changes to Dwarf Fortress, and this video will bring you up to speed on them. It also covers the beginning of a game, including preparing your dwarves, choosing a fortress site, and getting into caves.
This video starts with a new Dwarf Fortress fortress, and will show you how to deal with underground rivers and magma pipes.
At this point in the game, Dwarf Fortress is starting to get serious. This video will show you how to defend against a goblin ambush and deal with graveyards and coffins, the resting places of your dead dwarves.
If you love computer pranks, this is one of the easiest ones to pull. This video will show you how to remove the Shut Down button from the start menu in Windows XP. Actually, it does't remove the shutdown button, it just disables it, giving the user a restriction message, stating "This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator."
In this video tutorial, we learn how to play "Dakota" by Stereophonics on guitar for beginners. First you will want to get down the different chords that you will play throughout the entire song. Once you have these, start to break the parts of the song down into sections. Now start to learn the intro, first verse, second verse, chorus, and so on as you go. After you have learned these separately, start to play this Stereophonics song from beginning to the end. After you have done this, add i...
In this video, we learn how to play "Flake" by Jack Johnson on electric guitar. If you are just starting out on the electric guitar, this is a great song to learn as a beginner. After you learn all the chords on the guitar, you will start out with the intro to the song. From here, you will move onto the different verses of the songs. Start to sing in the lyrics as you are playing throughout the song. Make sure you are stopping, pausing, going higher, and going lower as you continue to play. W...
Want to get started using the free Nook eReader app to read digital books on your Google Android smartphone? It's easy. And this brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started managing your own web pages with Google Sites, take a look.
In this tutorial, we learn how to play the bass line from "Jamming" by Bob Marley. For the intro, you will set your metronome at 90, then start to play the notes. The first bar is a B at the seventh fret of the E string, playing a rhythm with that. The second bar is E on the seventh fret of the A string. Play these together, then start with the third bar of the song. The third and fourth bar are played together, and are D and F# on the third fret of the G string. Once you start to do this, yo...
In this video, we learn how to play the Warner Brothers theme song on piano. As you learn to play this song on the piano, you will start out slowly. Do the first part of the song and learn the first few keys that you need to play. As you progress, start to learn the different verses. Once you have these down independently, start to combine them all together. Once you finish, go through any spots that you need to perfect. Once you have finished these verses, play all of the verse together and ...
In this video, we learn how to improve your chord changes on an acoustic guitar. Start off by playing slowly so you figure out exactly where each of the chords are. Then, start to play in faster and faster, making sure your chord changes are clean and not messed up. After you do this, start to play a simple song on the guitar that requires small chord changes. Practice doing this song over and over until you become familiar with where the fingers go on the guitar. Once you have this down, you...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to hack the flash game, Age Of War 2. Users will need to download the Cheat Engine program for this process. Begin by starting the game. The game should start with 2500 gold. Then pause the game and open Cheat Engine. Click on the Process computer icon and select the current web browser. Now type "@500" into the Value box and click First Scan. Then deduct your amount of gold, type in the new value and click on Next Scan. There should only be 1 result ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to play "Let My Love Open the Door" by Pete Townshend. The intro will start out with G, D, C, repeated until you start D, G, D. After this, you will start to add in the words to the song with G, D, C for the different words in the first sentence. These are the main chords in the song, making it pretty easy for a beginner to learn how to do. Practice learning how to do these few chords, then you will be able fit the lyrics in and get the right strum pattern in th...
In this video, we learn how to play "Half the World Away" by Oasis on acoustic guitar. Start with a C, then CF, then move your middle finger to the fourth string. After this, you will repeat this and your intro will be finished. Now, verse one will start with C again, then F, then C, CB, A minor, D7, then back to CF. This will finish up verse one, then start the chorus in A minor, then C, and B7. Continue going back to A minor, then CF, D7 suspended, and G. Once you have the chorus, you can c...
In this video, we learn how to play "Never Say Never" by The Fray on guitar. The verse for this song is: G, D, Em, Em, Cadd9, Cadd9, G, D/F#. Then, the chorus is: G, Bm, Em, Cadd9. The bridge is: Am, Em, D, Am, Em, D, Cadd9. Play these separately and master them before you start to put the entire song together. After you do this, start to add in the lyrics to each section so you can figure out where the words go while singing with the different chords. Once you have each section finished, sta...
In this video, we learn how to play "History" by The Verve on guitar. Start with the intro twice, which is E, A, D, G, B, and e. Once you have played the intro, start out with playing the first verse. It starts with G, then moves to D, A, E, then Asus 2, Em, C, and D. Play the intro over and add in the first verse, adding in the lyrics to the first line. After this, continue on the play the rest of the versus, and also add in the chorus. As you continue, add in more lyrics and perfect the son...
In this video, we learn how to speak Spanish by asking what time. The phrase, "a que hora" translates to "at what time" in English. The word "termina" means "it ends" ad "empieza" means it begins. You can ask questions using these words, such as what time a concert starts, what time school starts, what time a party begins, etc. Practice learning how to say the hours of the day in Spanish so you can respond to someone when they ask you what time it is. When answering this question, you will st...
In this video, we learn how to perform an intermediate turn combo. Start a preparation, then start to turn on eight count. Open up into second position on one, then plea on two. Open the arms high on the third count, then plea on four. Open in second position on five, then double pirouette and turn in. After this, for the eighth count you will land out with arms to the side slightly raised. Practice doing these movements individually, then when you feel comfortable, start to do them in one fl...
In this video, we learn how to play "Candy Says" by Velvet Underground on guitar. Start off by tuning down the guitar one step for all the strings. Start to play the introduction chords, doing small sections then piecing them together. The chords are E, G sharp minor, G, and C sharp for the chorus. Once you get past the first chorus, start with the middle of the song and add in the lyrics as you sing the song. Continue to play the rest of the song adding in the other chorus parts, then when y...
In this video, we learn how to start doing pull-ups. First, stand up while you pull down on the machine at a weight you can handle. After this, do wide lat pulls using a weight that is heavy for you, but you can still handle. Next, do seated row exercises in sets to where you can't do anymore of them. Low cable rows are your next exercise, making sure you have the right form while doing them. Start to do W's next, while sitting down on your knees and using control with your arms. After this, ...
"Hello" is one of the most basic of verbal greetings, but it could turn into a nightmare if you're not sure how to say it in the language of the country your visiting. This language tutorial will teach you how to say "hello" in Mandarin Chinese. Not only that, but you'll also learn the basic words and phrases of Mandarin Chinese that you'll need to say "hello" or to start a conversation. This is your essential starting point for your understanding of the Chinese language.
Before you can get started using Pandora Radio to listen to music, you'll need to sign up for an account. This brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started creating a new Pandora Radio account of your very own, take a look.
Looking for a guide on how to use all of the important features on a BlackBerry Bold 9650 smartphone? You've come to the right place. This video guide presents a breakdown of the smartphone's most important parts and functions. For complete details, and to get started using your own Bold 9650, watch this video guide.
In this video, we learn how to draw a Harley Davidson Road Glide. Start off by drawing the body of the motorcycle as a rough outline. After this, start to fill in the different areas by making large sections of the bike 3-D. Draw in the wheels and the back of the bike, as well as the handle bars, mirrors, and lights. Draw the seat and back seat in, then start to add in further details. Apply shadowing to the car, making some parts darker than others. When you are finished with the drawing, co...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a palm tree. Start off by drawing the ground on the bottom, then draw the base of the tree. Make it curved, so it looks more realistic. Two lines will be going up until you start to draw the leaves on the tree. After this, you will want to start in and shade one side of the tree that the sun will have touched more than the other. Add lines to the tree as well, so you can see the textures that are on it. When drawing the leaves, make sure you are drawing ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw the anime character Tobi. Start off by using light pencil markings to outline the face and the head. After this, use a marker to draw in the eyes and pupils. Next, draw in the eyebrows over the eyes, then make a small mark for the nose. Draw in a line for the mouth, then make one of the eyes a diagonal line, like the character is winking. Start to outline the chin, then draw in the ears and start making the hair. The hair should be spiked and going down ...
In this video, we learn how to wrap a gift so it comes out perfect every time. Start off by unrolling the wrapping paper out on a flat surface and cutting out a large square. After this, place the box upside down onto the wrapping paper. After this, meet the two ends to the middle of the gift and tape it down. Next, start to crease the edges of the sides down and flip the gift over. After this, push the top of the sides down, then tape it. Push the sides and bottom up and then tape it togethe...
