This week, “How-To” co-producer Eric Wyeth takes you behind-the-scenes to show you How-To use a green screen for special effects. He demonstrates with his soon-to-be released short film, Icarus.
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113 How-To Have Fun with a Green Screen
August 24th, 2008 · Eric's Blog, How-To Video Podcast, Movie's
This week, “How-To” co-producer Eric Wyeth takes you behind-the-scenes to show you How-To use a green screen for special effects. He demonstrates with his soon-to-be released short film, Icarus.
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Production Delays
August 17th, 2008 · Eric's Blog, How-To Video Podcast, Taste of How-To, about the show
We just wanted to update everyone about the production delays. Eric had a late web project and, sadly, also a Memorial Service. Also, stay tuned next week for a behind-the-scenes sneak-peek at Eric and Madeline’s short film, Icarus.
Join the fight against cancer by giving to the American Cancer Society!
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Homemade Chalk Board Paint and Wall Art
August 5th, 2008 · Crafts, Fun Activities, Madeline's Blog
1 Cup Acrylic Paint
2 Tbs. Unsanded Tile Grout (Hardware Store)
1 Tbs. Clear Glazing Medium Water Based
Mix paint and grout together until pieces are broken up and blended. Add glazing medium and mix well. Paint on surface and let dry. Sand with extra fine sand paper and wipe off dust. Rub chalk all over board and wipe with lightly damp cloth.
Scrapbook Paper with fun design
Glue (Lots of it)
Painters Tape
Ribbon
Styrofoam (any shape you want)
Cover unexposed side of paper with glue. Place Styrofoam on top. Wrap paper around foam and tape. Let dry. Pull tape off and finish sides with ribbons attached with stick pins.
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111 How-To Grill
August 2nd, 2008 · How-To Video Podcast, Madeline's Blog, Recipes, Taste of How-To
In this episode, Madeline’s having a picnic! She shares her recipe for a sweet and spicy meat rub suitable for pork, steaks, and chicken (use the handy printable instructions from our HowCast Player); and she doesn’t abandon you there! Madeline takes you through the process of grilling your steaks, brats, buns, and packing some of the essentials for your picnic basket! Keep reading for a handy guide to cooking the perfect steak! [Read more →]
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New Video Player!
July 30th, 2008 · How-To Video Podcast
We’re introducing a brand new and exciting video player to our site. It’s from HowCast and offers some really cool features, like the ability to follow along with the steps of the video and replay an instruction if you missed it the first time. Better yet, you’ll be able to print instructions (once we add them) right from the player!
Have your own web space on MySpace or Facebook (or somewhere else)? You can now embed How-To videos (with the same cool features I mentioned above) on your own website! Before you could only take How-To across town on your iPod; now you can take it across the web. check it out!
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