Cell phones and mobile devices are getting more and more advanced everyday, and so is the equipped camera technology. You can now shoot HD (high-definition) video on newer mobile phones, which makes it easier to start your filmmaking projects, because it's a lot cheaper to buy a phone than a video camcorder. But, phones come in small packages, which means the video from your camera will be extremely shaky, no matter how steady of a hand you have. That's when it's necessary to have a camera st...
We all love primping products, but what girl doesn't want to save a few bucks when she can? While lots of beauty companies will advertise that they have the best curling iron for you to achieve those Kate Hudson beachy waves, the truth is that you really don't need a curling iron at all. In fact, to get your hair bouncy and curly, all you really need is a flat iron.
So.. you spent 200, 300 or even 600 bucks on your new iPhone and now you have no reception! It seems as though Apple was so busy developing cool new apps for it's latest creation that it forgot about the fact that its.. oh right.. also a PHONE. If your new iPhone 4 cuts out every time you hold it, check out this clip. This tutorial will offer some awesome tips and speedy solutions to this annoying problem. So, if you are about to run up to Cupertino and tell Steve Jobs where he can stuff his ...
In this two part series, learn how to avoid a summer filled with soggy buns, dry burgers and store bought salads or condiments by making your own from scratch! Forget those disappointing BBQ eats and have a delicious summer full of picnics. Memorial Day, Father's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and every sunny day in between will taste so much better with these recipes. The best part? All of these meals cost less than 8 bucks a person! Delight your tastebuds AND your wallet! Enjoy!
In this tutorial, you will learn how to hack an ordinary pen and turn it into a Mont Blanc worth $200. Mont Blanc is known for its smooth writing style and enviable design and with this clip you can get all the perks of this luxury brand for about 15 bucks.
Forget expensive steadicams! Save money on your film budget and make a DIY steadicam that's almost as effective as the real deal. Chappy shows you how to make one for only 30 bucks! You can make this steadycam with parts from your local sporting goods or hardware store.
Karma is an idea that exists in the Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh religions, which simply holds that all actions have consequences. In other words: karma’s not a bitch, but you might be. If so, here’s how to start sending the world good vibrations. Learn how to store up some good karma for yourself.
If you want to make some money from catching bugs and are sick of pentesting Facebook, Google, and Microsoft's products, Uber may be your new favorite playground.
It has become a popular and must-have beauty essential—the bath bomb. Not only does it bring an aromatic and calming feel to bath time, but it also leaves your skin soft and will make you smell wonderful for a whole week!
When it comes to subscription-based music streaming services, the conversation doesn't go much further than Spotify and Google Play Music (previously called "All Access"). Both services are essentially the same aside from slightly different catalogues and social options, and they both run ten bucks a month for unlimited music streaming and offline track saving (although Spotify does have a free, ad-supported service).
The airline is not your friend. It will do anything it can to gouge your dignity, time, and most of all, money. One of the biggest scams to get a few extra bucks out of you are those dreaded baggage fees. If the lines, security, "random" screenings, and unwanted fondling aren't bad enough, you have to pay them to check your bags (which, most of the time, is done poorly). Flying truly is the most inconvenient way to travel.
Spanish hottie Penelope Cruz is a master of the red carpet. Okay, yes, she's been in the biz since she was a young girl, but she's one of the few stars who don't need a stylist to hit the red carpet looking like a million bucks.
You want to look like the picture of perfection on your wedding day, right? But let's face it: Weddings are super expensive to hold, and that's not even taking into consideration your dress, hair, and makeup.
Not every camper is looking to totally "rough it" while they are in the woods. In this clip, learn how to make a comfy, folding camping seat out of cheap supplies for less than five bucks! This foam pad is far better than the ones you buy at those expensive camping stores and because you made it yourself, you know it will work. The best part? If you lose it or it gets ruined out there in the wilderness, it was so cheap and easy to make that you can just create another one!
At stores, imitation plastic or cloth baby booties (to be used to contain party favors or small gifts) can be quite costly, and a backbreaking expense considering all the other more necessary expenditures you're considering when planning a baby shower, including finger food, cake, party favors, and decorations.
The iPhone has some pretty awesome video capabilities. Whether you are working with Cycorder from a jailbroken 2G or 3G, or Apple's own video camera in the 3GS, you will get pretty great picture resolution in a handy pocket size. In this tutorial, learn how to create your own tripod, on the cheap, for use with your otherwise handheld device. This will help you keep your image steady and stable and take great shots.
"No more hot dryers at the salon or unhappy outcomes." Highlight your own hair at home and save the hundred or so bucks you'd spend at a salon! In this four-part tutorial, learn how to brighten up your hairstyle by highlighting your own hair in sections using foils.
Why buy something when you can just make it yourself? Instead of a store bought mini dog/cat bowl, you can easily make it for yourself. Buy some polymore clay and roll it into a very small ball. Now take your finger, and press it down on the clay until its flat, not too thin although. Next take a marker and with the bottom of it, press down so you have the bottom of it, make sure you don't go right through it. Next center a circle cutter around the pen and cut straight down and through the cl...
A bar trick is just the thing to win a few bucks… or a few beers. With this "icebreaker" matchbox trick, you can do just that, until you're too drunk to do it anymore, and start losing beer and money. Anyways, the challenge is to put the bottom matchbox on the top while keeping your middle finger on the table at all times.
Michelle Phan lends a few tips on creating your own homemade lip color. Now's the time to DIY at home, and not spend the bucks.
Leah D'Emilio from Mahalo Daily meets up with Maurice Stein, founder of Cinema Secrets in Burbank, CA to learn a few tricks of the trade for Halloween makeup. This video tutorial will show you how you can do three awesome looks for under twenty bucks from makeup artist, Taco: Vampire Kiss, Zombie, and the Joker.
Three point lighting is the standard used to illuminate a subject for amateur film, video, and even theater application.
While playing Fortnite Battle Royale, you may have noticed a few players wearing different outfits or using fancy dance moves. These are cosmetic items that can only be obtained by unlocking them. However, unlocking items in Fortnite is a little different than many free-to-play games.
With the amount of time we spend glued to our smartphones, they could be considered a second job (if only we got paid). I spend a large part of my day scrolling through Reddit, Facebook, Instagram, and countless other apps, and burn through hours and hours without even noticing.
Not to diss real flowers or anything, but while they're pretty and all up front wrapped up in that tight bouquet, after a few days they start to look more dreary and sad than the last Nicolas Sparks movie.
Christmas to a lot of people means spending money - lots of it. And while stores go out of their way to steal every last penny from your pocket (Black Friday, anyone?), you don't have to spend any money at all to get into the festive spirit.
We've all come up with lame excuses for not working out: Gym memberships can get really pricey, you don't have enough room in your living room to follow a workout tape, you're too tired, etc. But have you ever considered simply hitting up your local high school track field?
"Baywatch" babe Pamela Anderson is famous for big, sultry smokey eyes and plush, nude lips. In this tutorial you'll learn how to achieve an utterly gorgeous purple-based smokey eye that's perfect for a night out club hopping with your posse. It's a beautiful makeup look that'll get you noticed even if, like Pamela Anderson, you live in a town full of A-listers.
Kelly Sutton shows How to make awsome coffee for five bucks. Coffee only needs two ingrediants to be good, purified water, and good coffee. Get a cup, coffee holder, and coffee filters. Grind your coffee right before you make your cup for the best flavor. Fold the filter and put it in the coffee holder, then put your coffee grounds in it. Now boil the water and let it cool off a bit. You want it to be around 180-190 degrees. Pour the water into the filter that has your coffee in it, and stir ...
Do you think you need to spend a hundred bucks to have good cup of coffee? This is not the case! All over Europe, they have been using the French press forever, and now you, too, can take advantage of this energy saving method. This is one of the cheapest ways there is to make a fresh cup of coffee and it is extremely easy to use.
Are you a big "Desperate Housewives" fan? Are you looking for a little red carpet glam style? Look no further! In this tutorial, you will learn how to create an Eva Longoria inspired hairstyle.
So you bought a PC and now you want a Mac... You don't necessarily have to shell out the couple thousand bucks it takes to buy a new Mac. In this tutorial, learn how to make your Windows 7 operating system look & feel like a Mac OSX operating system. To complete this tutorial, follow these steps:
Oceanmist presents a way to cook with long stem artichokes, which will provide you, the customer and consumer, more bang for your buck. To begin preparing the artichokes, you want to cut off the bottom of the stem, and then peel the stem with a vegetable peeler until you reach the pale green flesh of the stem. Once done, you can choose to either cut the stem into large pieces or bite size coin pieces. Also, you can grill the stem or cut it up and use it in stir fry, salads, or stews just as r...
Missa teaches us how to perfectly destroy jeans to create a distressed vintage look. Everyone has an old pair of jeans around the house that they don't love anymore. Why not turn them into a fashionable pair with these techniques?
The holidays will be here before you know it! Get a head start right here on Threadbanger with guest John Murphy from Stupid Creatures. Learn how to put together your own stuffed aniumal/plushie/stupid creature for your friends and family while saving a buck or two this holiday season.
Hak5 isn't your ordinary tech show. It's hacking in the old-school sense, covering everything from network security, open source and forensics, to DIY modding and the homebrew scene. Damn the warranties, it's time to Trust your Technolust. In this episode, see how to program a USB development board for cheap.
There’s no reason to pay big bucks for an Advent wreath when making one yourself is cheap and easy. You Will Need
This science experiment will show you how to make money burn green. This video tutorial will demonstrate the process of making the buck flame green, without damaging the bill. All you need to get that green flame from your green dollar bill is some Heet (methanol), a glass beaker, boric acid, and a measuring spoon. The combination of these chemicals emits a green flame. This is a new twist on the famous "non-burning dollar bill" trick.
Take steps today to keep your complexion wrinkle-free. You Will Need:
Are you in need of some kind of mold or cast for your next feature film, but need to save a few bucks? As an alternative to casting (making a shape from a mold) one can carve foam into a desired shape and then coat the foam with liquid latex. This will not create a perfectly smooth surface, but is much less expensive than casting as it requires fewer steps and less resources. So, with this video tutorial, you can learn what you need to know about making a latex skin over carved form.
