Popularized by artists like Son House and Skip James, Delta blues is not only one of the oldest forms of blues music, it is among the most stylistically distinct and technically rewarding to play. In this video guitar lesson from YouTube user deltabluestips, you'll learn how to play a Delta blues-inflected version of Eric Clapton's "Steady Rolling Man" on acoustic guitar. While this lesson is geared more toward intermediate and advanced guitarists, this means beginning players merely have all...
A steadicam can mean the difference between a professional and steady wide shot of Victorian era London or a wobbly, user-generated content-esque portrayal of some old lamps and streets. Having control over how your camera moves is so vital to good film production.
Isaac gives some helpful tips on keeping your camcorder steady.
A DSLR cage from a professional photographer supply store will cost at least a few hundred dollars, but you can build one yourself for around 50 bucks. This tutorial shows you how to use a few pipes, metal struts and a few pieces of hardware and tools to make your own digital SLR cage for shooting steady videos on your digital camera.
Steady cam rigs allow you to film really great smooth footage, but they cost about $300. If you're too lazy to make one yourself that is! This video will show you how to make a cheap substitute called a fig rig using $30 dollars worth of materials. Now you can finally push beyond handheld to the world of professional-looking video.
Using specific measurements and settings, this video details how to use a Canon 5D Mark II with a Steadicam Merlin. The Steadicam Merlin is a great, low-budget alternative to larger, more cumbersome Steadicam rigs, but it still gives you a steady, smooth image. Paired with the 5D and you've got a slick, professional looking video.
This video tutorial is going to show you how to steady your shots with a homemade fig rig. The camera is mounted right in the middle of the top bar and it uses the iron as the balancing mechanism. The official fig rig is about $300. But, the one shown in the video will cost you around $10. Cut a PVC pipe about 2 feet in length and glue on two T joints on either end parallel to each other. Now fix the two feet into the T joints as shown in the video. The larger the camera, the longer will be t...
One of the problems with car mounts for film cameras is avoiding harmonic vibration and keeping your shot steady. This tutorial shows you how to make your own camera mount that will shoot stable, clear footage as the car drives.
Try this no-fail method for grilling the perfect rack of ribs. Follow along as professional chef Bobby Flay shows you the best way to set up your grill at the right temperature. You always want a nice steady temperature on the grill.
A proper way to prepare your absinthe with a fountain. NEVER use any flame or fire with absinthe. Just slow, steady cold water and you're set. Enjoy.
We know what you're thinking: You have two left hands and even cutting in a straight line is a monumental feat. But trust us, even butterfingers can cut their bangs professionally. In fact, if you tend to cut slightly slanted or jaggedy then your bangs will look even better!
Whether you’re a professional DJ or simply a vinyl enthusiast, knowing how to install a fresh needle will help protect your music.
For this position, you will need a basic kitchen chair. These positions are useful to help open up and cleanse your body. Make sure to focus on keeping your breathing steady, and always stretch before practicing any kind of yoga.
The Arriflex S is a high grade, professional quality 16mm camera. It can shoot steady, consistent film footage. This tutorial shows you how to properly load your film into the camera and a few other tips for getting the most out of your equipment.
This tutorial shows you an easy technique you can use to make your footage look like you've shot it using a Steadicam... even if you don't actually own one! All you'll need is a steady tripod and some open space.
NordicSkiSource.com owner, Doug McSpadden, instructs how to apply a hard wax to your cross country skis. Great informational video for the beginner to advanced skier. You need to have a good iron and patience. Wax the groove of the ski before you place the iron on the base. Make steady consistent passes on the ski.
Thanks to modern "smart phones" and the internet, media by the people, for the people is finally a reality. Here's how to use your phone to be a mobile journalist.
Draw a scary, detailed great white shark on MS Paint that will have all your admirers conjuring up images of Jaws in their heads. With a little bit of patience and a steady hand, you can draw a shark just like the one in this video. This video will show you how to draw a great white shark in MS Paint.
The wall cut is a very cool transition, where it looks as if the scene appears on the other side of the wall. You can do this with steady hands to hold that camera, and any editing platform with a linear wipe transition. Here, you'll see it done with Sony Vegas.
Flashback Max ties the Egg-Sucking Leech. With some simple marabou and some steady hands, you'll be sucking those fish out of the waters like Jesus himself.
Having a good friend in your life is like having a steady rock that you can always lean on when times get tough. A good friend who loves you through thick and thin is hard to find, so honor your friendship by crafting this simple braided cloth friendship bracelet.
Even a small point and shoot camera has it's strong points, but being able to get a steady shot with one can be challenging. This tutorial shows you how to create your own DiY stabilizer for a small handheld camera.
Clipboards may possibly be the most humdrum of office supplies. They're underwhelmingly plain, and serve no other function than holding a notepad steady.
If you're still having problems balancing your camera stabilizer, whether it's a Glidecam, Flycam or other piece of equipement, this tutorial is for you. There are a couple tips you can use to keep your camera steady while you're filming.
No extra tripods or dollies required! This tutorial shows you the 'steadyhand' technique: a way for you to hold your video camera in your bare hands without any tremors or shaking. The trick is to not hold it too tightly.
Amaze your friends at the bar with this exciting prop trick! This video tutorial will show you how you can make two forks balance on toothpicks and a saltshaker. Yep, that's right... learn how to do the toothpick balance trick. All you need is a salt shaker, two toothpicks, and two forks, along with some steady hands.
The manicure look in this how-to video walks a line between toughness and polishing, mixing the trend of all black manicures and the classic French tip. All you need is black nail polish and a steady of hand. Learn how to do a french manicure with black tips by watching this video nail care tutorial.
Overhead triceps extensions are an important part of strength training and weight lifting. This fitness HowTo video tutorial shows you the proper way to do overhead triceps extensions with a cable machine. Before staring stand with your feet steady on the ground, pull your elbows straight in front of you, extend and pull your arms apart. Keep watching to learn more about proper form for doing overhead extensions.
Tired of your boring old pink and white French manicure? Learn how you can create blue glitter French manicure tips with this tutorial. You will need a base coat and top coat, MAC cosmetics jewel marine glitter, Q-tip or corrector to clean corners and tape. This look takes a steady hand and lots of practice. With this how to video you can create blue glitter French manicure tips.
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to find the balance of your tennis racket. This tutorial utilizes a balance bar, but if you are steady, you can perform the same thing with a broom stick and a yard stick.
Issac shows another way to create better-looking videos using a wheelchair and a friend to create steady shots.
Modern music has a drum machine to keep the beat steady the whole time. Old school music might not have the same bpm the whole way through, so it is harder to mix.
DJ Fooders teaches you how to beat juggle on turntables. Beat juggling involves mixing two records of the same song to keep a steady beat going. DJ Fooders talks about basic beat juggling, looping records, beat matching, and how to mark records.
In this Film & Theater video tutorial you will learn how to make a documentary film step-by-step. The various steps involved in making a documentary are defining the documentary, stylizing the genre, shooting and finally editing. A documentary is a movie that documents reality. It is based on real life situations or people. The three most sub genres are the observational documentary, the expository documentary and the participatory documentary. The different styles can be sit-down interviews ...
This video demonstrates how to bathe a cat. It's a cat's worst nightmare. To make it easier, first be sure the water temperature is warm and constant. Put the cat in the tub and get him wet with the sprayers warm water. Protect the cats eyes at all time. Apply cat shampoo liberally and rub it in good. Then apply conditioner to the cats' fur to help detangle and conditon it. Rinse really well with warm, steady stream of water. Then use a warmed up towel to wrap around the cat. This will help d...
Tone your arms for summer with help from this video hosted by magazine, Cosmo Girl! Get the arms you want with help from this step-by-step instructional on how to do the bench dip.
The iPod has become a common household item. With each new release, the iPod comes with more features, a steady progression from music to videos, and now as a phone. But did you know that there's a way to turn your iPod into a remote control? Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to give your iPod remote control features with some internal tweaking. You need a Logitech bluetooth wireless set in order for this mod to work.
Toyota USA provides this quick video guide to show you how to use the windshield wipers in the 2010 Prius. If you want to control the wipers and washers, take the following steps: To operate the wipers, move the right hand stalk up for a single wipe, or move it down to activate the intermittent setting. Move the stalk down one more position to select a slow and constant wiper mode. One more down pull selects the fast wiper mode. Pulling the entire stalk towards you will activate the windshiel...
Learn how to find out whether your girlfriend is using you or she really loves you in simple steps. First remember that you can control only yourself and you cannot control the actions of other people. In this case your girlfriend must not still be ready for a longer steady relationship. If she is not allowing you to stay with every now and then, you can stop staying with her totally. Suppose she is suffering from any depression be there for her but don't stay with her whenever she asks to. S...
This video teaches you about windshield washers and wipers. It gives great explanation about how to operate the different motions of the wipers on the 2010 Toyota 4Runner. The video also includes information about what this car model includes and where to find the objects. You are able to control the wiper frequency. You may operate the wipers in slow constant mode or fast setting. There is also a front de-icer included with the model. You can operate the windshield washers in intermittent mo...