Start with a basic photograph, and then use the various image effects to subtly alter it until it's precisely how you want it. This tutorial also goes briefly into layer styles, and some easy and effective ways to work with layers in Adobe Photoshop.
MySQL is a structured query language (hence the 'sql'), and is an open source language published by Oracle. If you want to learn how to manipulate and use databases (such as customer lists or membership rosters), you will need to learn MySQL.
Whether you've just started working with Creative Suite or want to update from CS4, this is still a valuable tutorial for you. This video is all pen tool, all the time - one of the most basic and critical tools when working in Adobe Illustrator.
Start with a square and then use your perspective grid in Adobe Illustrator 5, part of the newest Adobe Creative Suite. Then you can transform this basic square into a 3-D box. You can even add logos or printing onto your box.
This tutorial starts with a blank project and shows you how to use vector graphics to create a simple leaf in Adobe Illustrator 5. Master many of the basics, such as the pen tool, gradients and path finder, whth this easy tutorial.
Whether you're an experienced programmer looking to add another language, or completely new to computer language and wanting to start with Java, this program is for you. After you've downloaded and installed your SDK, follow this tutorial to write your first Hello World program.
In Java, everything is an object, which can make it a little scary to start programming using this language. But that's what this tutorial is for! Here is how objects and object methods work when you're designing a program with Java.
Now that Valentine's Day is on the horizon, it's time to start thinking about what treats you'll be baking, how you'll be packaging them, and what paper crafts you'll be glueing together for the big day.
Variables are the core of nearly any programming language, and Python is no different. This tutorial shows you how to work with variables when you're starting to program in Python. This also shows you how to get familiar with the shell in Python.
Functions allow you to repeat particular actions without having re-code them for every instance. This tutorial shows you how to set up and use your own functions when you're writing a program using Python. Make sure all your functions are well defined before you start using them!
Before you can get started using an LG Cosmos Touch phone, it stands to reason that you'll need to set it up. This video will show you how to do just that. Whether you're the new owner of an LG Cosmos or merely thinking about picking one up, you're sure to enjoy this guide from the folks at Wireless Zone. Take a look.
Beat Level 13 of Theme 2 in Rovio's Angry Birds Halloween HD for the iPad! This gamer's guide will teach you everything you need to know to beat level 2-13.
The Vinyasa flow is a short exercise you can use to limber up your body, as well as open your hips. It starts with a rotating triange and then slowly transitions into a forward bend. Make sure to pay attention to your breathing techniques!
This tutorial shows you a beautiful way to blend green, blue and purple eyeshadow for an eye catching peacock look. Perfect for New Year's Eve or any other dressy occasion! Start with an undercoat, then follow along with this tutorial and become the life of the party!
This tutorial gives you five useful tips that will ensure your next film is utterly brilliant. Use what you've got, have a single message, entertain your audience no matter what, write a good script and storyboard, and make sure your sound and light are calibrated properly.
This is a video of a lecture, and shows any photographer the best way to set up night shots, starting with equipment (lighting is especially important, for obvious reasons) and then moving on to tips and strategies for framing good night shots.
Christmas doesn't have to be all red and green. In fact, unless you want your Christmas tree to look like every other Christmas tree out there, you should probably avoid the color pair altogether.
Now that it's down to the wire close to Christmas, if you haven't made out your Christmas cards yet then you sure as hell better start now. Since we know you probably have few materials and very little time to work on them, check out this paper design tutorial to learn how to craft an easy 2-step Christmas tree card.
Grow your snake to giant size using this glitch! Have your snake start growing from the tail - though you can still direct it around the screen to make fun shapes and patterns. This tutorial shows you where the glitch is and how to use it.
With Christmas coming up in a little more than a week, it's prime time to start thinking about how you'll be adorning your holiday table. While we know you're probably focused on getting together the perfect menu, what good is sumptuous turkey and beautiful sugar cookies if they're arranged messily on the table?
Start by fluffing your Christmas tree to make it look fuller, and then string on the lights (use one hundred lights per foot in height of your tree). Then weave some ribbon through the branches of your tree. Beautiful and festive!
Faced with an error when jailbreaking your iOS 4.2.1 iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad? This video will teach you everything you need to know to resolve it. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to start troubleshooting your own Redsn0w problems, watch this hacker's how-to.
Make a vehicle that can climb up walls and jump over gaps in Little Big Planet. This tutorial shows you how to start from scratch and assemble this video using the creation program in the game. It's not complicated, anyone can do it!
GIMP is a free graphics program you can use to create your own animated .gif files. Make sure that you have downloaded the video pack for GIMP, and then follow along with this tutorial to start making your own fun mini animations.
This makes a great gift for anyone who is into recycled crafts. Start with a lightweight scarf you don't use anymore (square or rectangular) and some cording or ribbon, and then follow this quick sewing tutorial to transform it into an eco-friendly produce bag.
Start with a basic wicker round, and then use scraps of recycled fabric to make holiday rosettes. This tutorial uses red and white fabric, but you can make your wreath using any festive, colorful cloth or trim in your scrap basket.
Make sure you have piles and piles of dirt before you start this project! Not for a beginner at Minecraft, this tutorial shows you how to build your own underwater base. All you have to do is drop dirt and stone into the water, and then hollow it out.
To start with, this tutorial shows you how to make a compass in Minecraft that will always point towards your spawn location. It also demonstrates how you can safely mine for obsidian from lava pits, and how to build portals into the Nether.
Where did it come from? No one knows! This video shows you where to find the Mysterious Magnum, which makes the Mysterious Stranger sound every time to take it out of the holster. You will need to start the Talent Pool quest to get this weapon.
This achievement occurs very early on in Ilomilo - the menu screen, to be precise. When you hear the background music start to play, play along with it. This will earn you the Musician achievement worth 20 gamerscore in Xbox Live Arcade.
Go hands free by using voice commands on your HTC 7 Trophy! This Windows Phone 7 owner's guide will teach you everything you'll need to know. For all of the details, and to get started using voice commands on your own HTC 7 Trophy, watch the clip!
Interested in adding a new book to your digital collection? 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 buying and downloading eBooks from the Amazon bookstore to your own Kindle 2 or Kindle 3 eReader, take a look.
Interested in playing "Love Like Crazy" by Lee Brice on your guitar? Learn how with this video tab, which presents a detailed breakdown of the song's component chords and strumming patterns. While this guitar lesson is suited to those who already have some knowledge of the guitar, beginners should be able to follow along also given a little sticktoitiveness. Watch to get started playing "Love Like Crazy" on your own guitar.
In this clip, you'll learn how to use an Apple iPad as a wireless monitor for a still camera. In order to replicate this hack yourself, you'll need an iPad, Eye-Fi Pro X2 SD card, My Wi and Shutter Snitch. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started sending pictures directly from your digital camera to your iPad, watch this video guide.
Learn everything you need to know to set up and use a Verizon Optimus 7 Windows Phone 7 (WP7) smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Optimus 7, watch this video guide.
This tutorial is for those who have just gotten the newly released Kinect, and are wondering how you will be able to update your jtag into your Kinect. Make sure you have a USB flash drive before you start updating!
Need help figuring out how to beat Theme 1, Level 18 of Rovio's Cut the Rope HD with three stars? See how it's done with this gamer's guide, which presents a complete walkthrough of the process. With the right technique, you'll find it quite easy to beat. For more information, and to get started beating level 1-18 of this whimsical puzzle game won your own iPad, this helpful video guide.
In this ukulele lesson, learn how to play a C major chromatic scale warm-up on a soprano, concert or tenor ukulele. With the uke, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality ukulele lessons like this one from Ukulele Mike Lynch. For more information, and to get started warming up with this exercise yourself, watch this video tutorial.
In this guitar lesson, learn how to play a C#sus4 (or "C sharp sustained 4") chord on a guitar in standard tuning (EADGBE). With the guitar, as with any other instrument, if you want to improve, you'll need to practice. Fortunately, the Internet is awash with free, high-quality guitar lessons like this one. For more information, and to get started playing this C chord on your own guitar, watch this video tutorial.
Directing an actor in such a way that they can deliver the best performance possible is the most important work of the stage and screen director. If you're just getting started and need some tips, watch this video for some basic rules to follow on coaching actors.
