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How To : Master basic mobility on your snowboard

In this video we learn how to master basic mobility on your snowboard. Look and point in the direction you want to travel then transfer weight onto your back foot and slide the snowboard forward. Transfer weight onto your front foot to enable the board to glide forward. Change ...more

How To : Master the basic steps in the Cha Cha Cha

In this tutorial, learn the basic moves you need to get started dancing the cha cha. This amazingly beautiful and upbeat dance style is so much fun to learn and perform you won't even realize you're exercising too! Follow along with your instructor, Julian, and get your feet ...more

How To : Master the basic crochet steps

Start by making a loop around the needle. Next you grab the yarn string with the needle hook and pull it back through the loop. It should now be around the needle shaft. Do the same thing again, grab and pull through. When you have done as many as you want, turn the crochet ar ...more

How To : Master basic acoustic bass techniques

The bass guitar is one of the most important rhythm section instruments that widens the sound of any musical piece. Learn tips on some beginning techniques and tips from an expert that anyone can use to become a better bass player. Part 1 of 16 - How to Master basic acoustic b ...more

How To : Master basic banjo chords and techniques

The banjo is a stringed musical instrument that's been adapted from several African instruments. Learn more about the banjo and chord positions with expert tips in this free video series. Part 1 of 16 - How to Master basic banjo chords and techniques. Master basic banjo chords ...more

How To : Master basic upright bass scale and patterns

Discover upright bass scales and patterns, as well as how to move between chords. Learn about playing the upright or double bass in this free video series from a music teacher. Part 1 of 16 - How to Master basic upright bass scale and patterns. Master basic upright bass scale ...more

How To : Master basic snare drum techniques

Incorporating snare drum techniques into the rest of the rest of the drum kit is a tricky thing and takes a bit of effort. Learn a few important tips on how to do this from an expert drummer in this free video clip. Part 1 of 15 - How to Master basic snare drum techniques. Mas ...more

How To : Master basic and advanced Shaolin staff techniques

The art of Meihuaquan Kung Fu is a special form of Shaolin Kung Fu; learn basic and advanced staff and weapon combat techniques in this free Shaolin martial arts video series. Part 1 of 17 - How to Master basic and advanced Shaolin staff techniques. Master basic and advanced S ...more

How to Train Your Python : Part 20, Masters of the Basics

Welcome back everyone. This article isn't going to contain anything related to scripting, but rather some updates about the series. We'll be quickly discussing what we've covered so far and what is to come. When we started this series about 5 months ago, we were teaching the ...more

How To : Setup an Asterisk Server

Over the years, I have enjoyed playing with Asterisk. I have found Asterisk to be extremely powerful and fun to play with. There are several books and many scattered how to articles out there, but most are outdated and the information required to build Asterisk from beginning ...more

How To : Animate basic motion systems in Cinema 4D

Make your characters and objects move the way you want them to by mastering these basic animation techniques to display motion. This shows you how you can animate a character walking while also swinging their arms, and maybe even talk, all separate from each other. Part 1 of 2 ...more

How To : Master playing as Guile in Street Fighter 4

Guile has been a part of Street Fighter for the duration of the series, and in Street Fighter 4 he is as awesome as ever. This video for those new to the series but with some Street Fighter experience will show the basics of playing as Guile in SF2, and should have you winning ...more

How To : Do a basic dip in salsa dancing

Every salsa dance deserves a little flair. In this tutorial, learn how to perform a basic dip and let your partner shine! This move is classy and looks effortless. You will bring major romance to your salsa once you master this beautiful twist. Do a basic dip in salsa dancing ...more

How To : Origami a tessellation star puff

This is a challenging though fun project to try once you've mastered folding your lucky stars (aka puffy stars). Though this origami project does include puffy stars, the stars are folded onto a six-sided star base. This tessellation origami is recommended for advanced origam ...more

How To : Use slice serves to serve with spin in tennis

If you've mastered the basic tennis serve, it's time to move on to the more advanced styles. If you want to put spin on your serves like Rafael Nadal instead of going for pure power, the slice serve is probably for you, and this video will teach you how to do it.

How To : Salsa dance like a pro with your partner

Latin dancing is very romantic. There is no better dance for couples than salsa. In this tutorial, master the basic salsa dance moves for couples. Grab a partner, flip on the music and hit the dance floor: you're ready to salsa!

How To : Perform the false cut card magic trick

Here are a couple of ways to do false cuts. They are needed when performing magic to make your audience believe the deck is being mixed up..... Pretty simple to perform... This is a basic beginner's skill to master for all up-close or general card magic.

How To : Match color hue in Final Cut Pro

Master broadcast editor Bill Cammack teaches us and Matt how to match color hue in Final Cut Pro. Learn as Master Bill explains the basic technique used for matching shots.

How To : Draw several different shadows

Drawing shadows is an important skill in art which you need to master. However, it needn't be difficult and this tutorial video covers several basic shapes to show you how and where shadows fall, depending also on the direction of the light. Draw several different shadows. Cli ...more

How To : Make paper airplanes

For those of you who make paper airplanes, this video will show you different types of airplanes. From upgrading the basic paper plane, to showing you how to make the "tube plane" and "the swallow," Bre Pettis is obviously a paper airplane master.

How To : Play the major scale on the guitar for beginners

There are zillions of fun and cool things you can do with guitars, including riffs, hammer down, and so on. But in order to unleash the rock star that we know is hidden deep within you, you have to start with the basics first. About half of all pop and rock songs are based on ...more

How To : Do a basic right and left turn in salsa dancing

In this video, we learn how to do basic left and right turns in salsa. You want to start off in the right positions for both the men and women, which will lead you into the right turns. Ladies will want to cup their hands, and keep them open so they can turn easily. For the ri ...more

How To : Use plane modeling to model a head in 3ds Max

So you're mastered the basics of modeling 3D characters in 3D Studio MAX. Good for you. Where to now? This video perhaps? It will teach you how to use plane modeling to create a model of a human head. This technique requires some skill and experience at using 3ds Max, but if y ...more

How To : Palm a Coin for Beginners

The key to many coin based magic tricks is proper "palming". In this tutorial, learn the basics of how to palm a coin and open the door for many tricks to follow. The better you are at palming, the more likely you are to make tricks appear natural and less rehearsed. The more ...more

How To : Play John Hurt's "Monday Morning Blues" on guitar

Check out this blues guitar video that will teach you the basics of Mississippi John Hurt's song "Monday Morning Blues". If you're a fan of John Hurt (not the actor), and a you own a nice guitar, then you can't miss this blues lesson. "Monday Morning Blues" is a 12-bar blues ...more

How To : Play a Turkish double dumbek with Raquy Danziger

Drum artist Raquy Danziger teaches the basics of playing a Turkish double dumbek. Raquy demonstrates how the index and ring fingers of the drumming hand should move in counter-harmony to each other, as the first step. Next she shows how to accent every third beat while drummin ...more

How To : Master Maya modeling by making a 3D airplane

Maya is arcane, complex, but incredibly powerful software. It is the industry standard for 3D modeling in games and film. This video for Maya beginners will teach you how to create a model of an airplane as a means of teaching you a lot of the basics of Maya. It is meant to be ...more

How To : Create a custom checkered gun stock

Want to add a personalized touch to your favorite gun? Looking for some ways to dress up the stock on a new rifle? Checkering a gun stock is a way to add a little unique twist to your favorite rifle or gun. It is not an exceptionally hard technique to master, and you only need ...more

How To : Make pumpkin shaped cupcakes for Halloween

We've got a little secret to share with you: Being a master cupcake chef doesn't require you to be a baking whiz or even have a degree from a famous culinary school. When it comes to good cupcakes, decorating yours to pro standards is easier than you think. If you don't belie ...more

How To : Do four different cupcaking icing techniques

In the confectionary world the way you ice or present a cupcake is just as important as how good a cupcake tastes. Thanks to cupcake bakeries like Magnolia Bakery in NYC and Sprinkles in L.A., the age of the yummy and chicly decorated cupcake has officially been ushered in. Ma ...more

How To : Draw matching cartoon eyes and eyebrows

Drawing eyes is often the most difficult part of nailing down a comic book or manga character, but also the most vital part. Eyes really animate a face, so it's important to master all types of eyes if you wish to become a good artist. This tutorial will teach you how you can ...more

How To : Master 3D modeling in Maya by modeling a chair

Maya is the most powerful 3D modeling tool that most people are likely to have access to. This video will teach you some basic techniques for creating 3D models in the program by teaching you how to make a chair from scratch. It's not a very exciting chair, sure, but you have ...more

How To : Use automation in FL Studio

Prime Loops provides exclusive techniques from industry professionals to help enhance your music production, mastering skills & gain exposure. Their tips and tricks through tutorial videos are quick and easy to learn. In this video, they show the user how to add effects automa ...more

How To : Perform a wheelchair wheelie

Just because you are bound to a wheelchair doesn't mean you can't do cool tricks. Follow along with this how-to video as Dr. Ernest W. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University, instructs you on how to do a wheelie in a wh ...more

How To : Make a simple braid for hair

You’ll be a hit at the next sleepover if you can do a basic braid. Once you’ve mastered a single one down a friend’s back, you can move on to pigtails or even braiding your own hair. You will need a comb and a ponytail holder. There's a bit of a trick to hand positioning to br ...more

How To : Do the manual trick on a bicycle

Check out this video tutorial on how to do the manual trick on a bicycle. Watch your instructor go through the basic steps and things to look out for in the manual trick on a bike. What is a manual bicycle trick? Basically it's just riding your cycle on the back wheel, with t ...more

How To : Learn the Maya modeling basics by making a toy

Mastering the intricacies of 3D modeling in Maya can take a lifetime, or as close to a lifetime as anyone has had since Maya came out in. This video for Maya beginners will teach you the basics of modeling by walking you through modeling a toy rooster. The model doesn't look t ...more

How To : Orient a map and use a compass as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and camping skills. Compass work, nature observation, camp tools, and swimming are areas where new skills are mastered and demonstrated. A second class scout, having completed all the requirements, should be able ...more

How To : Safely use a knife, saw and ax as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and camping skills. Compass work, nature observation, camp tools, and swimming are areas where new skills are mastered and demonstrated. A second class scout, having completed all the requirements, should be able ...more

How To : Use tools to fuel a cooking fire as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and camping skills. Compass work, nature observation, camp tools, and swimming are areas where new skills are mastered and demonstrated. A second class scout, having completed all the requirements, should be able ...more

How To : Cook a meal over an open fire as a Boy Scout

Second Class Boy Scouts work on building their outdoor survival and camping skills. Compass work, nature observation, camp tools, and swimming are areas where new skills are mastered and demonstrated. A second class scout, having completed all the requirements, should be able ...more

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