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How To : Dance the Cha-Cha-Cha with Jules Helm

Check out this instructional dance video that demonstrates how to dance the Cha-Cha with Jules Helm. The Cha-Cha (or Cha-Cha-Cha) is a dance from Cuba popular among ballroom dancers. Learn to dance the cha-cha, the moves and steps, in this ballroom dancing video. Take action ...more

How To : Dance the Mambo with Jules Helm

Check out this instructional dance video to learn how to dance the mambo. The mambo is a popular dance of Cuban origin, a favorite in ballroom dancing competitions. Learn to dance the mambo, the moves and steps, in this ballroom dancing video lesson. Take action and follow th ...more

How To : Make a shiny glass ball in Photoshop

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a shiny glass ball in Adobe Photo-shop. Begin by creating a new document with the default size and a transparent background. Then paint the entire background in black. Now select the marquee tool and create a circle anywhere in ...more

How To : Create an explosive color swath in Photoshop

This video will help you learn how to create an Explosive rainbow color swath in Photoshop. First open a new file, keep the width 845, height 475, RGB color mode and white background. In the file select dark gray for the complete document. Go to filters, select distort in it a ...more

How To : Be a product tester

Testing products for a living is a bit more complicated than it sounds. You Will Need * A field of interest * A college degree Step 1: Pick a field Pick a field. Do you want to test toys? Evaluate appliances? Judge new ice cream flavors? The area that interests you will deter ...more

Atomic Web : The BEST Web Browser for iOS Devices

Over the past few years, I have downloaded several third-party web browsers for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, and the one I have found most advanced and feature rich is Atomic Web. While many mobile browsers have their unique features, Atomic Web could well be considered th ...more

How To : Create a web logo with Photoshop Elements

In this video, we learn how to create a web logo with Photoshop Elements. First, go into Photoshop and select the text tool to enter in your logo words. Now, put your picture logo underneath it and change the font and size that you want for your text. Change the colors as you ...more

Instacast : A Better Way to Listen To & Manage Podcasts

Though it could be argued that Apple's popular and widely used iTunes media player was responsible for the growth and explosion of podcasting, I would argue that iTunes is not the best way to manage and listen to your podcast subscriptions—if you're a iPhone, iPad, or iPod Tou ...more

How To : Create a blue sky effect in Autodesk 3DS Max

Create a clear blue sky background for your outdoor animations! This tutorial shows you how to create a sky effect in Autodesk 3DS Max. Start by setting up a new plane, then use the various tools in the program to put together a beautiful blue sky.

How To : Make your own desktop wallpaper in Adobe Photoshop

If you can't find a wallpaper you like for your desktop or laptop computer, you can use the Photoshop software to make your own. Starting from a new document, this tutorial shows you how to use the right techniques to create your own stunning background. Part 1 of 2 - How to M ...more

How To : Use a 2D bitmap image as a background in Cinema 4D

In this C4D-user's guide, you'll learn how to apply a 2D bitmap file as a background in Cinema 4D. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to e ...more

How To : Write an executive summary

An executive summary is one of the most important parts of your business career, because it's the first thing investors will look at. Placed at the beginning of a business plan, the executive summary is the hook that lures investors into wanting to learn more about your busine ...more

How To : How One Makes a Jonah Hex Wanted Poster

This blog process explains the thought process and research that went into creating this wanted poster for the new movie Jonah Hex, which stars Megan Fox and Josh Brolin. I really like the in-depth background, and the linocut he made. Admittedly it looks awful, but it's from t ...more

How To : Easily change backgrounds in Photoshop

In this tutorial, learn just how easy it is to enhance your subject by changing their backdrop. By changing the background of a photo you can place your subject in new and exciting places, and enhance the color of their skin and eyes with the right color pallette. Follow the i ...more

How To : Create pressed lettering in Photoshop

Melvin from QZPStudios takes you on a quick tutorial in which he creates an embedded text effect in Photoshop. This could be a useful trick for website designers who want to create banners containing text which have a shadow effect. 1. Create a new photoshop document and unlo ...more

How To : Import images with transparency into After Effects

In this software tutorial you will learn how to manipulate images in Photoshop to remove the background and then bring that transparent background image into After Effects without loosing the transparency. The Photoshop section covers the use of the Magnetic Lasso tool and Qui ...more

How To : Chromakey in After Effects

This video editing software tutorial shows you how to remove green screen backgrounds using the chromakey tool in After Effects. Removing backgrounds from footage is a common function in After Effects. It allows you to put your subjects in new scenes, movies, effects and backg ...more

How To : 10+ Time Saving Menu Bar Applications for Mac

If you‘re new to Mac, you may not realize that the Dock is not the only place you can access applications and folders. The menu bar of your desktop can also hold a dozen or more applications and plug-ins for easy access to lots of content on your computer. In this article, I ...more

How To : Hack a Bluetooth device using Linux BackTrack

If you're new to the Bluetooth hacking world, here's a little background on using Linux BackTrack to hack a Bluetooh device: Linux Backtrack is a Live DVD device that offers security tools - like password crackers - that allow you penetrate networks. Thus, you can penetrate e ...more

How to Hack Like a Pro : Getting Started with Metasploit

This is my first contribution in an ongoing series on detailing the best free, open source hacking and penetration tools available. My goal is to show you some of the quality tools that IT security experts are using every day in their jobs as network security and pen-testing p ...more

Photoshop Project : How to Use Layers Creatively

Difficulty Level: Moderate Photoshop Skills Photoshop isn't just for zapping zits and adding freaky colors to sunset pictures! You can use it for fun, altered-reality pictures, too. If you have a tripod and some friends, you can combine many exposures as separate layers and u ...more

News : So You Just Bought Your First DSLR. Now What?

Moving up from a point and shoot to a digital single lens reflex camera is a big step. And actually, a DSLR can be a better buy than a new point and shoot, many of which rival the prices of entry level or used DSLRs. Keep in mind when you buy a new body, the lenses are the mos ...more

How To : Make stencils in GIMP

In this tutorial, we learn how to make stencils in GIMP. Start with heads or faces if you are new to this. Then, use the rectangle tool to select the head. Then, go to image and fir canvas to selection. Now, remove the background by using the background tool. Once finished, go ...more

How To : Start using Twitter

In this tutorial, we learn how to start using Twitter. First, you will want to log onto Twitter and click on the "sign up now" button. Enter in your information and then start your account. Now you can start to follow people and have them follow you as well. Enter in your stat ...more

How To : Change the colour scheme in Word 2007

In this video, we learn how to change the color scheme in Word 2007. First, click on the Word orb in the upper left hand corner. After this, go to the options menu to change your settings. On the new window that pops up, you will see an option to change the color from blue to ...more

How To : Make easy flyers in Easy Flyer Creator

In this tutorial, we learn how to design custom flyers using Easy Flyer Creator. First, start a new deign in the software, then delete all graphics so the page is blank. Next, add in a background to the flyer and resize it to fit onto the entire page. Now, right click on the p ...more

How To : Speed up Windows XP and Vista boot performance

In this tutorial, we learn how to speed up Widows XP and Vista using boot performance. Disabling programs in the background you don't need will really increase the speed of your computer. To turn the programs off, click "start", then "run", then "msconfig", and press "ok". A n ...more

How To : Render in Adobe After Effects CS4 or CS5

Learn how to render projects in Adobe After Effects CS4 or CS5. This guide also covers the use of background renderer, creation of output modules and render settings templates, memory, multi-processing and disk-cache preferences, as well as showing a basic preset for rendering ...more

How To : Create ghosts in Blender with difference keying

Use nodes to compute the difference between two images, usually a matte or background shot and then the same shot with actors in the set. This technique was used in the film "Death Becomes Her" starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis. Use this technique to create ...more

How To : Create dynamic, colorful background elements in AE

Discover how easy it is to harness After Effects to create compelling, deep motion graphics with very little thought. In this episode, Dennis of the Genesis Project walks through how a single element can be combined and reused to create a nice background element. Whether you'r ...more

HowTo : Hack Any iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad

Hallelujah, a miracle tool has been released to the world. This Windows/Mac tool is called Spirit and it enables you to jailbreak any iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad quite easily. And Gizmodo is all over it, with an in-depth guide on exactly how to do it. Some of you may be hackin ...more

How To : Find the diagonal sum in Excel

In this how to video, you will learn how to create a diagonal sum in Microsoft Excel 2007. First, open the program and make a large selection. Type in =int(rand()*500) and then press control enter. This will create random numbers for the cells in the selection. From here, clic ...more

How To : Make an avatar for the internet

JakeWright.net shows viewers how to make and avatar for the internet. In order to do this, you need to first go to Yahoo.com. Here at Yahoo you should go to Yahoo Avatars. Here you can customize everything about you. You can choose your hairstyle, color, eye color and your clo ...more

How To : Setup your Macbook Pro background

In this how-to video, you will learn how to quickly set up the background image on your Apple Macbook Pro. First, right click the desktop and select Change Desktop Background. A new window will pop up where you can change it. Also, you can go to system preferences and selectin ...more

News : The new art of creating a Living Movie Poster

With the advent of the iPad and large inexpensive monitors, movie posters have not only gone digital but they have gone moving as well.  Now we are not talking a trailer, we are talking moving Key Art or what is now known as a Living Moving Poster.  This term is similar to a m ...more

How To : Create a Matrix background effect in Photoshop

First thing to do is to create a new pic image called matrix. The next thing you want to do is to change the width and the height of your picture, as well as the resolution. Pick any background color you want, take the paint bucket tool and fill the background. To get the matr ...more

How To : Draw lined paper in GIMP

Hulldo teaches you how to draw lined paper in GIMP. First you create a new document and make it 600x600 pixels. Make the background a bluish grey. Create a rectangle in the middle of the document. Now you want to add a blue horizontal line. You will want to then duplicate that ...more

How To : Draw Disney's Cinderella

There are few animated characters more iconic than Disney’s Cinderella. Her tale is one of wonder, and her likeness is easy to recreate through a simple process. This video tutorial demonstrates how to draw and color Cinderella. Start with a basic line sketch of the princess h ...more

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