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When to Use "Who" vs. "Whom"
Howcast -Learn when to use "who" versus "whom" from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.
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How to Write a Foolproof College Application Essay
Most college essays are so full of crap you could plant a forest in them. Don't be a forest-enabling loser; write an essay that reads right and rings true.
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How to Take Pictures in Bright Sunlight
Transform bright light from a foe to a friend with a simple polarizing filter.
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How to Use a Flash
Rely on an external flash to illuminate a scene in ways that a built-in flash simply can't match.
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How to Light a Still Life
Objects don't move, are easy to set up, and with a little creativity you can really get some interestingly beautiful shots.
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How to Take Pictures in Shadow
Frustrated by tricky shadows and softer light? These steps make shooting in the shade a breeze.
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How to Choose Your Aperture Setting
The aperture is the opening by which light enters your camera. When altered, it produces drastically different effects.
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How to Take Great Pictures with Your Cell Phone
You might not be composing award-winning photos, but if you cross paths with the right celebrity at the right moment, you'll want to know how to make your shot a tabloid-worthy one.
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How to Take a Portrait
A great photographer is more than a technician, but all great portraits begin with a photographer's mastery of equipment and technical requirements. Set yourself on the road to greatness by learning the basic components of photographic...
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How to Take Great Photographs
Anyone can snap a blurry picture of a friend standing in front of a tourist attraction, but with just a little more effort, you can take great shots.
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How to Help Your Kids with Their Homework
If you think your kids have more homework than you ever did, you're right. Research shows that homework has doubled in the past twenty years. Here's what you can do to lessen their burden—and yours.
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How to Change the Subject
Caught in a sticky situation? Practice these skills and get ready to cope.
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How to E-mail Pictures
A fun and easy way to relive memories with your friends and family is through sharing photos by e-mail.
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How to Make a Head Explode Using a Green Screen
Official contest entry in Howcast's How-To Video Challenge by Hunter Boone. http://www.howcast.com/videochallenge
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How to Figure Draw
Figure drawing is one of the artist's essential skills you can by learn using basic shapes and applying an understanding of human proportions.
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How to Write a Thesis Statement
A thesis statement identifies to the reader the main idea of your essay or paper and the direction in which it will go.
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How to Convince Your Mother to Stay Out of It
If your meddling mom is driving you crazy with her nose constantly in your business, take these steps to get her off your back once and for all.
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How to Set Up a Home-Based Photography Studio
Learn how to set up a home-based photo studio from professional photographer Chris Ryan in this Howcast video.
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Do Professors Study What They Teach?
Have you ever wondered if your professor studied the topic that he or she is teaching? Well in a way they have or they have studied at least a related field or have real world experience that helps them teach in the classroom. Filmed in...
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3 SEO Backlink Strategies: DOs & DON'Ts
What are the DOs and DON’Ts of SEO Backlinks? Let us know your own backlink strategies in the comments!” #seobacklinks #backlinkbuilding #searchengineoptimization #googlerankingfactors #marketingmajor #uiucmarketing #studentcreated Help...
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Criticism mounts for GST break over growing confusion by some businesses and consumers
Independent businesses trying to clear up some of the confusion that’s swirling around the federal government’s tax holiday. The CBC’s Scott Peterson has more.
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Take and edit a portrait photograph
Pupil outcome: I can take and edit a profile portrait. Key learning points: - Focusing on lighting, framing, and expression makes sure the subject stands out. - Editing involves cropping, adjusting brightness and contrast. - To show the...
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Subject, object, active voice and passive voice revision
Pupil outcome: I can practise subject, object, active voice and passive voice test questions. Key learning points: - A grammatically accurate sentence has a subject and a verb. It can contain an object. - A sentence can be written or...
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Subject and object
Pupil outcome: I can identify the subject and object in main clauses. Key learning points: - Any clause is a group of words that contains a verb. - Given that any clause contains a verb, it must contain an agent that does or is the verb....