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This clip presents a quick look at how to instance lights to particles in Houdini. Whether you're new to Side Effects Software's popular 3D production program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to be we ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make flaky apple pie. To make the dough, you will need: 1 1/2 c flour, 1/2 c Crisco, 1/2 c of half and half, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp soft butter. Combine all these ingredients together, then refrigerate for an hour before you roll out to make the c ...more

Do you light your Green Iguana only so it can see? As our expert clearly explains in this chapter, it's more than just visual -- proper lighting is actually essential to keeping your iguana alive!

In this series of instructional software videos, our computer animation expert demonstrates some of the more advanced features in CINEMA 4D. Part 1 of 9 - How to Light and texture in CINEMA 4D. Light and texture in CINEMA 4D - Part 2 of 9. Click through to watch this video on ...more

In this Blender 2.5 video tutorial, you'll see a technique that makes use of array and curve modifiers to create light streaks like those you would see froma long exposure capture. The tutorial covers modifiers, materials and node compositing. Whether you're new to the Blender ...more

Start with a basic pound cake recipe, and then add some delicious lemon flavor on top. For this recipe, you will need: zest of 2 lemons, 1 cup cake flour, 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon iodized salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 1/2 sticks sa ...more

This video is geared toward filmmakers, specifically cinematographers and gaffers, on what diffusion gels are and when to use them on a film set. This is a part of The SubStream's "Film Lab". Diffusion doesn't change the color of light, in general, although there are some col ...more

Exterior lighting can add to the beauty of your home. Watch this how to video and wire exterior lighting yourself following these guidelines and safety tips. Before beginning any outdoor wiring project make sure to check with local utility companies and follow outdoor wiring c ...more

Installing recessed lighting into your kitchen or living room creates an immediate update to the look of your home! Recessed lighting is very low-key, makes a subtle statement, and yet is elegantly modern. If you are looking for an update to your home's lighting, think "recess ...more

Compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, use about 75% less energy, give off 90% less heat, and last up to ten times longer than old-fashioned incandescents. Changing over is as easy as… well, screwing in a light bulb. This eco-friendly tip will save you some money & save ele ...more

Sometimes knife handles break or just become old and a new handle would be nice. This video is going to show us how to replace a old handle with a new one. For this project you will need: Mahogany board from a used pallet Jigsaw Backsaw Sandpaper Steel file Drill Brass ...more

Solar lights are a great way to light up your garden. They are both inexpensive and eco-friendly, relying on solar power instead of electricity. In this short video, Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com shows you how to set up solar lights.

This Home & Garden how to video is a DIY basic about accentuating outdoor living space with solar lighting. Watch and learn all about strategic placing of solar powered lighting to enhance the look and feel of your front yard. Always start with a plan before setting up and ins ...more

This instructional video, produced by Jewish Pathways, demonstrates how to light the Shabbat candles. The lighting of Shabbat candles not only ushers in the Holy Day, but is also a special time of spiritual contemplation for Judaists. It is the pivotal moment when we cross ove ...more

Here's a helpful house and apartment video tip to help you succeed in your home. Watch this tutorial to learn how to change your household lightbulbs. To really enjoy a good light bulb joke, you need to make sure you can change one yourself. In the average house, you might fi ...more

You can create a really beautiful set up on your home using C9 bulbs. Line your roof line or accentuate your gables, and you can customize the lights as you wish. Use multicolored bulbs, and always be careful when splicing your wire. Set up outdoor Christmas lights on your roo ...more

A look at the various types of DJ lights and how to hook them up and use them. Part 1 of 2 - How to Use DJ lighting. Part 2 of 2 - How to Use DJ lighting.

Developed by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting and rendering in a single integrated and accelerated package for the Mac and PC. And now, modo is a true end-to-end solution that include ...more

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. In this tutorial, John Gray gives some ...more

In this video tutorial, we learn how to create a music visualization effect with Knoll Light Factor within Adobe After Effects. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yours ...more

Want to mix and scratch like a professional DJ? To be a good DJ you need to understand the concepts of mixing tracks, adding cool effects, and of course you need a good sense of rhythm to line up the beats. This how to video explains how you can use the KAM LED Swingfire sound ...more

A good lighting setup is essential to effectively displaying your model. Without it your hard work might as well be for nothing. This tutorial takes a look at how to make a good three-point (+) lighting setup in Blender. The tutorial covers the different kinds of lights within ...more

Some tips on how to do professional lighting on the cheap. This video provides low-price lighting tips for students and amateur film-makers alike.

Turn a light up toy top and cheap flashlight into an amazing projected patterned lightshow! Make an L.E.D. lightshow. Click through to watch this video on videojug.com

Are your exterior lamps looking totally out of place? Bring them back into the fold with a simple spray paint face lift. As every fashion-conscious gal knows, accessories make all the difference. The same is true for your house: the decorative touches, accent pieces, and color ...more

Drawing light-colored hair requires accenting the highlights with darker shadowed areas along the root line. Render light-colored hair in graphite with tips from a professional illustrator in this free instructional video on drawing. If your favorite cartoon character has ligh ...more

Ray Charles created music in the dark (literally), but somehow we doubt you'd be able to create the same magic while attempting to mold polymer clay in the dark. Learn how to illuminate your polymer clay workspace by watching this video, which teaches you how to add daylight ...more

Nick from Greyscale Gorilla shows you great techniques for getting professional quality textures in Cinema 4D. He also talks you through the update of HDRI Light Kit v. 1.1 to v. 1.1.

It might seem like an inconvenience but it is important to take the time to find out what has caused your oil light to come one in your car. You may just be low on oil or you may have a more serious problem but ignoring the warning will only lead to further damage. When the o ...more

A brief demo of me making a studio light from a tin can. This video uses a GU-10 light socket and 50W(120v)globe aka bulb.

This video is an acoustic guitar lesson from TboneWilson1978. In this video, he teaches you how to play the song "Light My Fire" by The Doors. He begins by showing you which chords you need to know to get started on learning the song, and demonstrates how to finger them. He th ...more

The greenscreen has allowed filmmakers to take us to worlds they never could have otherwise, but they can ruin a movie when used poorly. Watch this video for a guide to picking a screen, lighting it, and getting a good key for it using Final Cut Pro or After Effects.

Customize your Ford Mustang. Impress the best with these simple modification from US Muscle Mods. If you're looking for a new feel for your Mustang, then Mustang lighting will give you that different feel. Check out this video tutorial to learn how to install smoked LED Musta ...more

In this video, we learn how to get a chic and sophisticated look with light makeup. First, you want to prime your face and then spray brush on a foundation that matches your skin tone or is slightly darker. Next, set your face with a powder and lightly dust your entire face. D ...more

Turn your computer speakers into the life of the party; Find out how to install some LEDs and get them to blink to the music coming out of the speakers. Make lights beat with your sound. Click through to watch this video on tricklife.com

In this how-to video, you will learn how to make a light saber or similar image in the Final Cut Express program. First, go to the effects tab and go to video generators and select color solid. Drag this to the viewer. Go to the control tab and select the blue color. Now drag ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to set up and light an inexpensive green screen. First, use the backdrop with anything that is a lime green color. You can use anything from a green colored wall to a green blanket. Put one light on both sides of the screen, then place blue color ...more

If your home needs a makeover, why not take things into your hands instead of waiting around for some reality TV pretty boy? This video shows you how to install recessed lighting, a sleek look for any room in the house.

Avoiding the need to check luggage has been one of the biggest goals of business travelers for decades, especially now that many airlines charge more baggage fees than ever. This video outlines six easy tips for packing lightly and efficiently, which will enable you to carry a ...more

This illuminating video tutorial presents instructions on how to create a studio-style lighting setup within modo 401. Whether you're new to Luxology's popular 3D computer graphics application or are a seasoned digital artist merely on the lookout for new tips and tricks, you' ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a prop light saber. you will need rubber o rings, a metal pipe, a dow rod, and attachments to combine the rods together. First, grab the metal pipe and dow rod, and place the rod inside of the pipe. After this, use an attachment to combin ...more

This is a taillight adapter which will convert your two wire system on your towing vehicle up to a three wire system to your towed vehicle. Certain applications will be say, your RV has a four wire system on it or maybe a five wire system converted down to a four wire but your ...more

Looking for a front-yard upgrade that'll have visitors beating a well-lit path to your door? The answer is an easy to install pathway lighting set. Too often, we're forced to choose between form and function. But when it comes to the route that leads to your front door, you ca ...more

This clip demonstrates the process of creating a model of a strand of Christmas lights in Blender 2.5. The tutorials covers modeling and how to use array and curve modifiers to create a strand of lights that will automatically lengthen as needed. Whether you're new to the Blen ...more

Videomaker Associate Editor Tom Skowronski explains how four basic steps can be used to improve the lighting effects for a video and give it a more professional look. - There are four basic steps to improve the quality of the video 1) Camera Controls: Three basic camera contr ...more

Professor of RVing Jim Twamley shows you how one RVing couple uses hand signals to check their lighting system before getting underway. Watch this RV tutorial to learn what the hand signals for high beam headlights, fog lights, right and left turn signals. Check your RV lighti ...more

Marty Schwartz demonstrates a guitar trick--how to make your electric guitar sound like a light saber from Star Wars. First, he turns his volume knob all the way down. Then, he plucks the string, keeping the front side of the guitar facing away from the camera. Then, after he ...more

Is it your life goal to direct and produce a science fiction saga so tremendous and fantastic that people will be saying, "George Lucas who?" after they witness it? Then you need to begin your journey to geek stardom by learning the basics. Take a gander at this video to lear ...more

Learn how to create an eye-catching light streak effect within this Blender video guide. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just interested in better acquainting yourself with the application, you're sure to ...more

Capture the magic of the holidays with these tips on how to properly snap pictures of holiday lights with a digital camera.

You don't have to be pyschic to know what that check engine light is trying to tell you. See how to use a handy device called the CarChip to read the engine's computer and save a trip to the mechanic.

Learn how to use some simple lighting with a Gary Fong Whaletail flash diffuser, the sun, and finally with a second diffuser, the Gary Fong Origami.

Xander and Calvin give some helpful tips on how to light your films and videos! You can use common household lamps or ones at the hardware store. Remember, safety, get some workgloves.

This video gives you a recipe for light fluffy crepes. It also shows you a technique for makeing them. You can add you own ingredients once they hit the table, fruit or sugar and cinnamon are always a good addition.