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learn a few at a time . practice switching between these chords . get a teacher . print out chord diagrams . learn simple songs . | how to memorize guitar chords quickly | rather than trying to remember all the chords in every key , learn two , or even one , to start out with . the most important chord is an a chord . luckily , this chord is also very simple to play . after the a chord , you might want to start learning the c chord . it may look confusing at first , but its not too different from an a chord . both of these chords are very important when playing the guitar . learning just a few chords will mean youll have less to remember and if you put all of your focus into them you probably wont forget them . when you memorize where your fingers go on both the a and c chords , try switching between the two . this doesnt have to be done quickly and should be practiced super slowly when youre starting out . gradually , youll speed up the transition between the two and learn how to play songs , you dont have to worry about that yet though . just focus on feeling where your fingers should go and build up the muscle memory in your hands . its hard to forget the chords when you spend ages playing them . you can also try saying the chord names out loud when you play them if it helps you . a personal teacher will not only teach you the correct finger positioning and technique , they will also motivate you to practice what youre learning in lesson . you may be surprised about how much you can actually play when a teacher is telling you what to do . dont only play in lessons though , you need to practice at home too . if youre worried about the cost of a one - on - one personal teacher , consider joining in at a group session . these can sometimes be cheaper and also allow you to communicate with other musicians . some schools offer free guitar lessons to anyone thats interested , be sure to check that out too . chord diagrams show you exactly where to put your fingers and what fingers to actually use . these will help you understand what the chord shape is supposed to look like . try to refer to these when youre stuck as opposed to youtube videos and other wikihow articles because they help you to visualize what the chord should look like when you play it . stick these chord diagrams somewhere where youll see them every day . this includes on your walls , on your wardrobe or on your actual guitar . seeing them every day should help you to memorize them . keep in mind that if you plan on playing your guitar out in public , chord diagrams will look very tacky on your instrument . learning songs that include basic chords should help you to memorize them much quicker than just playing the chords over and over . try to learn a song that is simple but popular so you can play them to an audience of friends and family . a good song to learn in chasing cars by snow patrol . this song is very popular and can be recognized by almost anybody . on top of that , is only has three chords a , e and d in it and repeats the same progression and strumming pattern throughout the whole song . this makes it easy to remember and sing along . also , remembering what chords go in the song will also help you to remember what to chords look like and how they should sound . |
learn to read the fretboard of a guitar . learn the names of the notes on the fretboard . learn the names of the strings . learn the concept of whole and half steps in a scale . degrees of a scale . pick a starting note root for your scale . learn the pattern of steps for a major scale . learn the fingering pattern for a major scale . try sliding this pattern up and down the neck . learn the scale going up and down . learn the difference between a minor and major scale . learn the step pattern for a minor scale . learn the fingering pattern for minor scales . practice playing the scale up and down . practice chromatic scales for form and speed . learn the pentatonic scale . learn the blues scale . learn two - octave versions of all the scales . | how to learn guitar scales | on a guitar , the front of the long , skinny part where you put your fingers is called the fretboard . the raised metal bumps on the fretboard divide it into frets . scales are formed by playing notes on different patterns of frets , so its important to be able to identify them . see below the frets are numbered from the tip of the neck towards the body of the guitar . for example , the fret at the very end of the neck is the first fret or fret 1 , the next fret in is the second fret , and so on . holding down the string on a certain fret and strumming the string over the body of the guitar plays a note . the closer the frets get to the body , the higher the notes get . the dots on the fret are just for reference — they make it easier to know where youre putting your fingers without having to count the frets up the neck constantly . every single fret on the guitar plays a note that has a name . luckily , there are only 12 notes — the names just repeat over and over . the notes you can play are below . note that some notes have two different names a , abb , b , c , cdb , d , deb , e , f , f gb , g , gab . after this , the notes start at a again and repeat . learning the positions of the different notes is something thats not super hard , but it takes a little too long to cover in this article . if you need help , try our article on the subject . you can talk about the different strings with names like thickest , second thickest , and so on , but its a lot easier to discuss scales if you know the strings proper names . this is also handy because the strings are named after the note that they play when you dont press any of the frets . on a normal six - string guitar in standard tuning , the strings aree thickest a d g b e thinnest — note that this has the same name as the thickest string , so some people will say low and high e to tell them apart . youll also sometimes see a lowercase e used for the thinnest string . in simple terms , a scale is just a sequence of notes that sound nice when you play them in order . when we learn scales below , well see that all scales are built from patterns of whole steps and half steps . this sounds complicated , but these are just ways to describe different distances on the fretboarda half step is a distance of one fret up or down . for example , if you play a c a string , third fret , moving one fret up will give you a c a string , fourth fret . we can say that c and c are one half step apart . a whole step is the same thing except that the distance is two frets . for example , if we start on c and move two frets up , well play a d a string , fifth fret . thus , c and d are a whole step apart . were almost ready to start learning scales . the final concept to understand is that , since scales are sequences of notes that are supposed to be played in order , scale notes get special numbered names called degrees to help you identify them . the degrees are listed below . learning the number name for each degree is most important — the other names are used less often . the note you start on is called the root or first . it is also sometimes called the tonic . the second note is called the second or supertonic . the third note is called the third or mediant . the fourth note is called the fourth or subdominant . the fifth note is called the fifth or dominant . the sixth note is called the sixth or submediant . the seventh note is called the seventh — it has a couple of other names that change depending on the scale , so well ignore them in this article . the eighth note is called the octave . its also sometimes called the tonic because its the same note as the first , only higher . after the octave , you can either start over again from the second or keep going on from the ninth . for instance , the note after the octave can be called the ninth or the second , but its the same note either way . the type of scale well learn in this section is the major scale . this is a good choice to learn first because many other scales are based off of the major . one nice thing about scales is that you can start them on any note at all . to begin , pick any note below the 12th fret on the low e or a string . starting on one of the lower strings gives you plenty of room to move up and down the scale . for example purposes , lets start on g low e string , third fret . in this section , youll learn how to play a g major scale — scales are named after their root note . all scales can be written as patterns of whole and half steps . the step pattern for a major scale is extra important to learn because many other scale patterns are derived from it . see below start on the root , then follow these steps whole step , whole step , half step , whole step , whole step , whole step , half step . for example , if were starting on g , first wed move up one whole step to a . then , wed move up another whole step to b . then , wed move up a half step to c . following the pattern above , we would continue up the scale , playing d , e , f , and ending on g . you can play a whole scale on one string , but this is very awkward — you wont usually see guitarists do it . instead , its much more common to move up and down through a few different strings as you play your scale . this minimizes the amount of motion that your hand has to make . for the g major scale we just learned , we would start on the third fret of the low e string . we would play a and b on frets five and seven of the e string . then , we would hit c on the third fret of the a string . we would hit d and e on frets five and seven of the a string . then , we would hit f on fret four of the d string . we would end by hitting g on the fifth fret of the d string . notice that we didnt have to move our hand up and down the neck to do this — just change strings and stretch our fingers . all together , it should look like this low e string g fret 3 , a fret 5 , b fret 7 a string c fret 3 , d fret 5 , e fret 7 d string f fret 4 , g fret 5 as long as youre starting on the low e or a string , the major scale fingering pattern you just learned can be played anywhere on the neck . in other words , just shift all the notes up or down by the same number of fretssteps to play a different major scale . for example , if we wanted to play a b major scale , we would just move up the neck to the seventh fret of the low e string . then , wed use the same fingering pattern as before to play the scale like this low e string b fret 7 , c fret 9 , d fret 11 a string e fret 7 , f fret 9 , g fret 11 d string a fret 8 , b fret 9 notice that were putting our fingers in the same pattern of frets as before . just move this pattern up and down to play different major scales . usually , scales arent just played in one direction . once you master going up the major scale , try playing it back down again once you reach the octave . all you need to do is play the same notes in reverse order — no changes are necessary . for example , if we want to play the b major scale up and down , we would play these notes going up b , c , d , e , f , g , a , b going down b , a , g , f , e , d , c , b if you want to get the scale to match up with a 44 beat , play each note as a quarter or eighth note . hit the octave twice or go up to the ninth just a whole step above the octave , then go back down . this will give you the right number of notes for the scale to line up with the measures . a minor scale has a lot in common with a major scale . like a major scale , its also named for its root note e . g . e minor , a minor , etc . most of the notes are even the same . there are just a few changes you need to makethe minor scale has a flat third degree . the minor scale has a flat sixth degree . the minor scale has a flat seventh degree . to make a note flat , just move it down one half step . this means that the third and seventh notes in the scale will be one fret lower than in a major scale . having a flat third , sixth , and seventh in a minor scale changes the step pattern from the major scale . memorizing the new pattern can be handy as you get familiar with minors . the step pattern for a minor scale , starting from the root , is whole step , half step , whole step , whole step , half step , whole step , whole step . for example , if we wanted to make a g minor scale , wed start with a g major scale and move the third , sixth , and seventh degrees down a half step each . a g major scale is g , a , b , c , d , e , f , g . so a g minor scale is g , a , bb , c , d , eb , f g just like with majors , the notes in minor scales are played with a certain pattern of frets you can slide up and down the neck to play different minors . as long as youre starting on the low e or a string , the minor pattern is the same . for example , lets play an eb minor scale . to do this , well just take an eb minor scale and slide the third , sixth , and seventh degrees down one fret , like this a string eb fret 6 , f fret 8 , f fret 9 d string ab fret 6 , bb fret 8 , b fret 9 g string db fret 6 , eb fret 8 just like with major scales , its most common for minors to be played going up , then going down again . again , youre just playing the same sequence of notes in reverse order with no changes . for example , if we wanted to play an eb minor scale up and down , we would play this going up eb , f , f , ab , bb , b , db , eb going down eb , db , b , bb , ab , f , f , eb like with major scales , you can add the ninth the f above the octave in this case or play the octave twice to get the beats to line up with a 44 beat . one type of scale thats useful from a practice perspective is the chromatic scale . in this scale , all the degrees are a half step apart . this means that a chromatic scale can be made simply by going up and down the frets in order . try this chromatic exercise first , pick one of the guitars strings it doesnt matter which . start counting a steady 44 beat . play the sting open no notes fretted as a quarter note , then the first fret , then the second , then the third . without stopping , play the first fret , then the second , third , and fourth . keep the beat steady and play the second fret , then the third , fourth , and fifth . continue this pattern until you reach the 12th fret , then go back down for example , if youre playing on the high e string , your chromatic exercise would look like this measure one e open , f fret 1 , f fret 2 , g fret 3 measure two f fret 1 , f fret 2 , g fret 3 , g fret 4 . and so on up to the 12th fret then back down . the pentatonic scale has only 5 notes and they all sound good when theyre played together , so this scale is used often for soloing . specifically , the minor pentatonic is especially popular in rock , jazz , and blues music . its used so often that its sometimes just called the pentatonic for short . this is the scale well learn below . the minor pentatonic contains these degrees root , flat third , fourth , fifth , and flat seventh plus the octave . its basically a minor scale without the second or sixth . for example , if we start on the low e string , the a minor pentatonic scale would be low e string a fret 5 , c fret 8 a string d fret 5 , e fret 7 d string g fret 5 , a fret 7 from here , if we want , we can keep going , playing the same notes on higher strings g string c fret 5 , d fret 7 b string e fret 5 , g fret 8 e string a fret 5 , c fret 8 once you know the minor pentatonic scale , its very easy to play a related scale called the blues scale . all you need to do is add the flat fifth scale degree to the minor pentatonic . this will give you a scale with six notes — everything else is the same . for example , if we wanted to turn the a minor pentatonic scale into the a blues scale , we would play low e string a fret 5 , c fret 8 a string d fret 5 , eb fret 6 , e fret 7 d string g fret 5 , a fret 7 g string c fret 5 , d fret 7 , eb fret 8 b string e fret 5 , g fret 8 e string a fret 5 , c fret 8 the flat fifth is known as the blue note . even though its in the scale , it sounds a little weird and discordant by itself , so if youre soloing , try to use it as a leading tone — that is , play it on the way to another note . dont hang on the blue note for too long once you reach a scales octave , you dont always have to go back down . just treat the octave as the new root and use the same step pattern to play a second octave . we touched on this briefly with the minor pentatonic scale above , but this is something you can learn for virtually all scales . starting on one of the bottom two strings generally makes it easier to fit two whole octaves in the same area of the neck . note that the second octave usually has a different fingering pattern even though the steps are the same . lets learn a two - octave major scale — once you know this , its easier to figure out two - octave versions of the minor scales . well try g major the very first scale we learned at the top of the article . right now , we know this low e string g fret 3 , a fret 5 , b fret 7 a string c fret 3 , d fret 5 , e fret 7 d string f fret 4 , g fret 5 keep going , using the same step pattern whole step , whole step , half step , and so on . d string g fret 5 , a fret 7 g string b fret 4 , c fret 5 , d fret 7 b string e fret 5 , f fret 7 , g fret 8 . and then back down |
memorize the notes on the top two strings . place your index finger on your root note . fret the note one string down , two frets over with your ring finger . add an octave of the root note for a fuller , richer chord . only strum the strings youve fretted . move your root note to make any power chord on the top two strings . | how to make a power chord | a power chord is simply a two to three note chord that can be used in major or minor key songs . the placement of your index finger determines which chord you are playing . so , if youre on the sixth string , third fret , youre playing a g power chord . if youre on the fifth string and fifth fret , youre playing a d power chord , and so on . this is called the chords root note . it dictates the rest of the chord . simply fret this not like you would fret any other note . move your finger close to the fret for the best sound , holding it down with the tip of your finger . - - x - - - - x - - - - x - - - - x - - - - x - - - - 3 - - if youre right - handed , this is the note a string down and two frets to the right . if youre on the sixth string , third fret with the index finger , you want to put your index finger on the fifth string , fifth fret . - - x - - - - x - - - - x - - - - x - - - - 5 - - - - 3 - - this note , playing by barring your ring finger or using your pinky , is a thicker sounding chord . however , it is a bit slower to play and doesnt always sound good with distortion . use the two string version for faster , harder songs and the three string version for everything else . your final chord would look like this - - x - - - - x - - - - x - - - - 5 - - - - 5 - - - - 3 - - any string that isnt being fretted should be ignored . the exception , of course , are for power chords that start on the open e or open a string . focus on only strumming the top strings , angling your pick slightly out to avoid the lower strings . it can also help to let your index finger drape over the bottom strings , dampening them so they dont make noise when strummed . once youve got this form down , all you have to do is move it to a new root note to change the chord . if you want to form a d chord , just start on the 5th string , 6th fret , and put your ring finger on the 4th string , 8th fret . it is that easy power chords are usually written as a fifth chord , such as g5 , or d5 . if you see these chords in written music , play a power chord starting at the root note , such as a g or d . |
use bends for a unique , bluesy way to transition between notes . hold down the note you want to bend with your ring finger . pivot your wrist up and away from your body to bend . learn how to read bends in written guitar music . | how to bend a note on guitar 1 | bending guitar strings are how you put personality into your notes , taking basic scales like the blues pentatonic and molding it to fit your unique musical ideas . bends , appropriately , are a way to add tone color to your playing . they are accent notes , used for emphasis and improvisation . all of the techniques and rules here should be , to pardon the pun , bent . experiment with bends and strings to get the tones you want for your playing . you can , of course , bend with any finger you want . however , using your ring finger will allow you to put the middle and index fingers behind the fret as well , giving you three fingers to help bend the strings instead of one . the thicker your strings , the harder they are to bend . as such , acoustic guitars are often harder to bend , and youll need 2 - 3 fingers to really manipulate the string . keeping your fingers firmly in place , use your whole hand to bend the notes . the power comes from your forearm , which you should feel moving as you bend . think of it as turning your wrist to push your index finger , and thus the string , as high as you can . bends are almost always simply notated , whether youre reading tab or a guitar score . a bend , remember , makes your note higher pitched . as such , all written music tells you wen to bend , and how high to bend the note - - telling you which fret the note should sound like when bent the right amount . the following two methods of writing bends are the most common tab usually written with a b for bend an a r for release , when the bend ends g - - - - - - - - - 4b5r4 - - - - - - would mean bend the 4th fret up so it sounds like the 5th fret , then release back to the 4th . guitar scores will have a small upward arrow drawn on the staff , like the one in the video . it will tell you how far to bend the note , as well as when to come back down . half - bends only go up one fret . full - bends go up two frets . over bends push the note three frets or higher . |
work on landing your bends on other notes in the scale . wrap your thumb over the top of the fretboard for extra power on big bends . bend strings down , instead of up , when playing on the thicker strings . shake your bends a bit for tasty , melodic vibrato . know where you can use bends effectively . | how to bend a note on guitar 2 | a half - step bend is a bend that moves down one fret , meaning the note youve bent so it sounds exactly like one fret down . a full - step bend moves two frets down . to really improve as a guitarist , check your tone at the top of the bend . get used to moving right down to other notes in the scale , keeping your playing melodic and on - key . check your tone against a normally picked note . for example , bend the 3rd fret all the way to the 5th fret . then pick the 5th fret normally to check if they sound the same . if youre bending heavy strings or just want a little extra stretch for a huge bend , you can hook your thumb over the top of the neck , allowing you to squeeze your fingers and thumbs together like a clamp . this little extra leverage can make all the difference for a big bend . you do not always have to push up on the strings . you get the exact same effect by pulling down - - and this is much easier with the high strings anyway . use whatever direction feels comfortable for you in the moment , since neither is wrong or right . when bending down , it can help to angle your fingers slightly above the string , allowing you to pull them down towards your palm . vibrato is when you lightly bend the string back and forth , making the note waver or vibrate . a lot of players will shake the note in or out of the bend , or shake it slightly at the top of their bend , for a little extra flavor on the note . if youre playing electric , try using the wammy bar for similar effects . remember , it is best to bend to another note in the scale for the best effects . as such , you need to practice playing your scales with bends to find out where everything sounds best . try playing the blues pentatonic scale first , as the simple , boxy form is perfect to practice bends . for example , look at some of the possible bends you have in a simple a - minor pentatonic scale half - step bends 5th string - - 5th and 6th frets . 3nd string - - 7th fret full bends 6th string - - 8th fret 5th string - - 5th fret 4th string - - 5th fret 3rd string - - 5th fret , 7th fret 2nd string - - 8th fret 1st string - - 8th fret |
memorize the names of your guitars strings . get familiar with your guitars frets . use fingerboard diagrams . try a g major chord . move on to c major . find d major . start playing some songs . curl your fingers . stay close to the fret . check your pressure on the strings . unkink your wrist . maintain good posture . make an e major chord . move your fingers over to a minor . find a major . learn f major . look for more songs to play . | how to finger all chords on guitar | try a mnemonic device to help you remember the names of the strings eadgbe . simply make up a sentence where the first letter of each word is the name of a string . if youre having a hard time coming up with your own sentence , you might want to use eat all day get big easy . hold your guitar in front of you so that its facing you and look at the strings . the thickest string on the far left is low e . the a string is next to it . the third string from the left is d , followed by the g string and the b string . finally you have the high e string to the far right , which will be the thinnest string on your instrument . one thing to keep in mind is that as youre looking down at a guitar from a playing position , the lowest strings will be on the top of the instrument if youre playing right - handed . however , when youre told to play the top strings , youre actually playing the thinner strings that correspond to higher notes . the bottom strings are the thicker strings that correspond to lower notes . the frets are the bars that span the neck of your guitar , spaced about an inch apart . youll be placing your fingers along the neck of the guitar at a position just above the fret indicated . the first fret will be about an inch down from the nut or top of the guitar neck . the second fret is about an inch below that , the third fret about an inch below that , and so on . basic open chords typically only use the first three frets , so when youre just starting out thats all you need to be worried about . even if you know how to read music , musical notation wont tell you where to place your fingers to play chords on a guitar . fingerboard diagrams can help you learn where to place your fingers . find them online , or download a free mobile app . the fingerboard diagram reads from left to right . if you hold up your guitar in front of you as you did to learn the strings , the line to the far left of the diagram is low e . the vertical lines on the diagram are the strings , while the horizontal lines are the frets . there will be circles on the diagram to show where your fingers should be placed . youll see a number in the circle that corresponds to the finger that should be placed there . memorize the finger numbers . your index finger is your first finger , your middle finger is your second finger , your ring finger is your third finger , and your pinky is your fourth finger . some more complex chords also require you to use your thumb , which is represented by a t on most fingerboard diagrams . the g major chord is probably one that sounds familiar , as it is the basic chord in a lot of popular songs . to finger a g major chord , put your third finger on the third fret of the low e string , your second finger on the second fret of the a string , and your fourth finger on the third fret of the high e string . if this finger position feels uncomfortable , you can also make a g major using your first , second , and third fingers instead of your second , third , and fourth . however , keep in mind that as you progress this finger positioning may make it more difficult for you to transition quickly from g major to other chords . when you first place your fingers , strum each string individually . for g major , youre going to strum all six strings , even the unfretted ones . this is what makes it an open chord . with an open chord , each chord you strum should sound clearly . if a string sounds flat or muted , check your finger positioning . you should put the tip of your finger on the string to press it down , but your finger shouldnt touch any other strings . to make a c major chord , put your first finger on the first fret of the b string , your second finger on the second fret of the d string , and your third finger on the third fret of the b string . notice that the finger numbers correspond to the fret numbers . that makes c major a pretty easy chord to remember . when you strum a c major , you want to stick to the top five strings – dont strum the low e . since youre used to strumming all six strings with g major , this might take some practice to get right . now that you know two chords , you might want to practice transitioning back and forth between them . this will help you memorize the chord shape and your hand positioning so that you can find the chords without needing to look at a fingerboard diagram . to make a d major chord , youll place your third finger on the third fret of the b string , your second finger on the second fret of the high e string , and your first finger on the second fret of the g string . to strum d major , you only want to strum the top four strings . in addition to the low e string that you left out when you strummed c major , youre also leaving out the a string . you might want to practice transitioning back and forth between g major and d major , so you can get a better feel of which strings should be strummed . once youre comfortable with g major , c major , and d major , you have all you need to learn some classic songs that can be played using only these three chords . some examples of popular songs that you can play once you know g , c , and d include already gone by the eagles , small town and jack and diane by john mellencamp , and thunder on the mountain by bob dylan . you can find lists of songs that use those three chords online . if you cant read music , look for tablatures or just tabs that simply give you the names of the chords played . youll want to start slow . eventually , you can pull up the audio recording of the song and play your guitar along with the recording . if you can find a live video of the musicians performing , this can help you nail the strumming pattern . it may be tough to get the hang of at first , but this will help you get your strumming and chord transitions up to speed . if the strings are buzzing or sounding flat , it could be because your fingers are flattening out and touching the strings beside the string youre fretting . your two finger joints should make something of a box over the neck of the guitar . the first finger joint often has the most tendency to flatten out , and can muffle or mute the string next to the one youre fretting . to help get your fingers in the right position , think of holding an apple or a tennis ball in your hand with your fingers curled around it . this is how you want your fingers to be on the neck of the guitar – not flat . c major and g major are good chords to use to check your finger positioning . since your fingers are further extended , it can be easier for the knuckles to flatten out . if the chord isnt sounding right when you compare it to audio files , assuming your guitar is in tune , the problem may be that your fingers arent close enough to the right fret . generally , you want to try to keep your fingers as close to the fret as possible – but not on the fret . in your mind , visualize the space between the frets as divided into quarters . your finger should be in the lower quarter of this space , and no higher . for example , if youre playing a chord that requires your third finger to the on the second fret , your finger should be about three - quarters down from the first fret , just above the second fret . you dont have to press down too hard on the string to make the note sound . too much pressure can cause tension and pain in your hand , not to mention injuring the skin on your fingers . when you make a chord , you should be applying even pressure on each of the strings that youre fretting . if youre applying too much or too little pressure to one of the strings , it can cause the chord to sound off . your wrist positioning is in many ways just as important as your finger positioning , especially if you eventually want to learn more advanced guitar chords and techniques such as bar chords or power chords . make sure your wrist is in a neutral position . if you tend to kink your wrist forward in front of the guitar neck , youll probably experience pain after playing for awhile , and your fingers will have less mobility . you also may have the tendency to kink your wrist behind the guitar neck . this may inhibit your ability to get a clean sound from your chords , as well as causing your fingers to flatten . keep in mind that kinking your wrist not only affects your guitars sound and your ability to position your fingers correctly , it also can damage your wrist and lead to more serious issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome over time . if you plan to play guitar often , find some good wrist strengthening exercises and stretches to help take care of your wrists and prevent such problems . if you arent sitting or standing with good posture , you may have problems positioning your fingers or wrist correctly . keep your thumb on the guitar to distribute the weight , and make sure your arms and shoulders are relaxed . if youre hunched over or crunching your shoulders , you probably also have the tendency to kink your wrist . check your elbows as well . the elbow of your fretting arm should be close to your side , not jutting out away from you . if you have the tendency to jut your elbow out , this may be causing you to hunch over or to kind your wrist . at least when youre first learning to play , its typically a good idea to practice while sitting rather than trying to stand . that way you can balance the bulk of the guitars weight on your lap rather than hanging from a strap , which can cause you to hunch if youre unaccustomed to the weight . to finger e major , your second finger will be on the second fret of the a string , your third finger on the second fret of the d string , and your first finger on the first fret of the g string . from e major , if you lift your first or index finger off the string and strum , you have an e minor chord . practice strumming these two chords together by lifting your index finger on every other strum . with a minor , you use exactly the same finger shape that you used to make e major , but you move your fingers over to a different set of strings . this makes a minor easy to find after youve been practicing e major . when you strum a minor , leave the low e string out and only strum the top five strings . youll strum the same strings for a major as you do for a minor . for a major , your first , second , and third fingers will all be lined up along the second fret of the d , g , and b strings . this finger positioning can be difficult because there isnt much room for your second finger between your first and third . youll find that your first and second fingers cant really be as close to the fret as would be ideal . youll get more comfortable with practice and be able to stretch your fingers closer to the fret . practicing switching from a major to e major is a good way to practice both chord shapes together . remember that with e major youre strumming all six strings , while with a major youre only strumming the top five strings . while there is a more complex version of the f major chord that is a bar chord , you can learn a three - note f major chord that is much simpler . the key difficulty for you in playing the f major chord may be strumming the right strings . to make an f major chord , put your first finger on the first fret of the b string , your second finger on the second fret of the g string , and your third finger on the third fret of the d string . you probably recognize this configuration as the same you used for c major , just on different strings . when you strum f major , you only want to strum the three strings that youve fretted . dont strum the low e , a , or high e strings . now that you know eight chords , there are hundreds of popular and classic songs you should be able to play . search online for tabs of songs that you enjoy . take it slow , concentrating on one song at a time until you get to the point that you can play it without the tab . for example , since you know g , f , and c , you can learn sympathy for the devil by the rolling stones , which uses those three chords . there also are a wealth of popular songs that use four chords . in fact , c , a minor , f , and g make up the most popular chord progression for country , rock , and popular music . note that if you find the f major chord difficult , you can transpose the chords and play g , e minor , c , and d instead . |
have your guitar in standard tuning . place your middle finger on the 3rd fret on the a string and then play a d g d then , slide your middle finger up to the 5th fret a string and put your first finger index finger on the 4th fret d string and play a d g d remove your fingers from the 4th and 5th frets and place your ring finger on the 7th fret a string and place your first finger on the fifth fret d string . repeat these steps 6 times and that is the verse | how to play your call on guitar 1 | all 6 strings do not need to be in tune . just the low e , a , d , g need to be . , |
familiarize yourself with the piece as much as possible . pay specific attention to the vocalists melodic line . respond to the soloists stylistic liberties . make adjustments to your chord progressions as necessary . | how to accompany on guitar | if you are preparing to accompany a soloist for a performance , get the sheet music as soon as possible . get your hands used to the chord progressions by practicing them often , preferably before rehearsing with the soloist . if you are already comfortable with the pieces chord progressions , you can focus your attention on other , more subtle aspects of the song during rehearsal . accompaniment parts are often notated in what is called a lead sheet . lead sheets provide only minimal information about how you should play—rhythms and specific voicings are not presented . generally only shorthand markings are given for the chords . for example , em7 denotes an e minor seventh chord , in whatever position or voicing you feel is appropriate . choose your chord voicings deliberately . for example , in a section of the piece that is meant to build tension , voice chords in their 1st inversion . conversely , to establish stability you should voice chords in their root position . during rehearsal or during an impromptu performance , note both the rhythm and pitches of the soloists melody . as an accompanist , you must be careful not to overshadow or compete with what the vocalist is doing . on the guitar , this means not attempting to match the rhythm or pitches of the melody . if you are worried about competing with the vocalist , keep your strumming simple and sparse . your job as an accompanist is to let the soloist take the lead . during rehearsal , note their use of rubato tempo fluctuations or dynamic changes , especially ones that are not marked in the sheet music . do your best to respond to these fluctuations by following suit—if the vocalist sings a certain passage very quietly , for example , you should play quietly as well . as you rehearse , you may find that some of your playing is not meshing well with the soloists part even if you are sticking precisely to the lead sheet . in this case , its always okay to make changes to the lead sheet . for example , if the soloists part is getting lost beneath the rhythm guitar , you could try simplifying your chord structures . if the lead sheet calls for seventh and ninth chords , you could substitute basic major and minor triads to provide more auditory breathing room for the vocalist . |
for the chorus , place your middle finger on the 3rd fret e string and play e d g d . then , slide your middle finger up to the 5th fret a string and put your first finger index finger on the 4th fret d string and play a d g d after that remove your fingers from the 4th and 5th frets and place your ring finger on the 7th fret a string and place your first finger on the fifth fret d string . repeat these steps 2 times and that is the chorus | how to play your call on guitar 2 | , |
for the bridge , put your 2nd finger on the 3rd fret a string and play a d g d then , slide your middle finger up to 5th fret a string and have your 1st finger on the 4th fret d string and play a d g d after that , put your ring finger on the 7th fret a string and have your first finger on the 5th fret a string and play a d g d finally , return to the position of having your middle finger on the 5th fret a string and your first finger on the 4th fret d string . follow these steps 4 times and that will be the bridge | how to play your call on guitar 3 | , |
view tab notation as a representation of the guitars strings . use the numbers on the tab to fret spaces on the neck . play vertically stacked numbers at the same time . proceed from left to right . look for lyrics or chord changes . look for additional symbols in the tab . learn the symbol for hammer ons . learn the symbol for pull offs . learn the symbol for string bends . learn the symbols for slide techniques . learn the symbols for tremolo bar techniques . learn the symbol for vibrato . learn the symbols for muting techniques . learn the symbol for tapping . learn the symbols for harmonic techniques . learn the symbol for trills . learn the symbol for tremolo picking . glance over the tab below . start with the chord at the far left . proceed to the next two chords . play the individual notes at the right . put it all together . | how to read guitar tabs | a tab is usually written using six horizontal lines , each corresponding with a string on the guitar . the bottom line represents the lowest , thickest string , while the top string represents the highest , thinnest string . for standard tunings , this means that the lines will represent , from the bottom up , the low e , a , d , g , b and high e strings . e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - thinnest string b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - d - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - thickest string unlike normal musical notation , guitar tabs dont tell you which notes to play . instead , they tell you where to put your fingers . numbers on the lines correspond to frets on the fretboard . each number represents a specific fret on the line its written on . for instance , a 1 on the bottom line means to fret the first fret of the lowest string and play that note . if the number is greater than 0 , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , etc , then press your finger on that fret when you play , with 1 being the fret closest to the stock and fret numbers increasing as you move towards the guitars body . if the number is 0 , then pluck the open string without fretting any notes . when reading tabs , many times , youll come across numbers that are aligned vertically . these are chords . fret every note in the chord as written , then play the notes all at the same time . youll get a fuller sound than you might see the chord name written as well . see example 2 below . tabs are read like sentences in a book - read them from left to right , across the page , dropping down to the next line only when youve reached the end of the previous . play the notes and chords in sequence as you read them from left to right . note that most but not all tabs dont display the rhythm with which you should play the notes in the tab . they may break the tab into measures usually signified by vertical lines in the tab between measures , but they wont tell you the rhythm of the notes within the measures . in this case , its best to listen to the song while you read the tab to find the beat . some advanced tabs do count out the beat for you - this is usually done by including rhythmic markings along the top of the tab notation . each marking is vertically aligned with a note or a rest to give a sense of how long the note or rest lasts . typical rhythmic markings include w whole note h half note q quarter note . e eighth note . s sixteenth note . sometimes markings are included to show that a note or rest lies on the and of a certain beat . a dot after the rhythm marking means the corresponding note or rest is dotted . for instance , q . dotted quarter note . for rhythm basics , see how to read music many songs have guitar parts made up solely or mostly of chords . this is especially true for rhythm guitar parts . in this case , the tab may forgo typical tab notation in favor of a simplified list of chord changes . these chords are almost always written in standard chord notation amin a minor , e7 e dominant 7 , etc . simply play the chords in the order that theyre listed - if its not noted otherwise , try playing one chord per measure , but if the changes dont sound right , listen to the song for the strumming pattern . sometimes , these chord changes are printed above the lyrics of the song to give you a sense of when these chords are played , as in this snippet from a tab for the beatles twist and shout a7 . d . g . a well shake it up baby , now shake it up baby as you can see in the example above , many tabs arent just collections of lines and notes . tabs use a wide variety of special symbols to tell you how to play the notes in the tab . most symbols refer to specific playing techniques - to make a song sound as much like the recording as possible , pay attention to these special markings . in a tab , an h inserted between two notes e . g . 7h9 means to perform a hammer on . to hammer on , play the first note normally , then use a finger on your fretting hand to tap down on the second note without using your strumming hand to pluck the note . sometimes is used instead e . g . 79 . - a p inserted between two notes e . g . 9p7 means to perform a pull off , which is essentially the opposite of a hammer on . pluck the first note while using another finger to fret the second note . then , quickly lift the finger fretting the first note . the second note will sound . as with hammer ons , sometimes is used instead e . g . 97 . in this case , know to perform a pull off if the second note is lower and a hammer on if the second note is higher . if a b is inserted between two fret numbers e . g . 7b9 , fret the first note and bend it up until it sounds like the second . sometimes the second number is in parentheses , and occasionally the b is omitted altogether . if there is an r it denotes what the note should be released to e . g . 7b9r7 . perform a basic slide by striking a note , moving your finger up or down a string without releasing it from the fretboard , then striking another note . an ascending slide is marked by a forward slash and a descending slide is marked by a backwards slash e . g . 797 . a lowercase s usually means to perform a legato slide . this is like a normal slide , but you only strike the first note with your pick . let your target note sound simply from the motion in your fret hand . there is debate among guitarists over whether a light pick strike is appropriate for the target note . the most important thing is to remember to leave no gap between notes . shift slides are signified by an uppercase s . in this case , strike the target note without striking the initial note of the slide . if your guitar has a tremolo bar , also known as a whammy bar or vibrato bar follow these symbols to achieve some remarkably out - there effects . if you see a n , where n some number , perform a tremolo bar dip . quickly hit and release the bar to dip the notes pitch . the number between the slashes gives an indication of the pitch you should dip to - dip the pitch by n semitones a semitone is the same as the pitch between two adjacent frets . for instance , 5 means to drop the pitch by 5 semitones , which will be the same tone as 5 frets below the original note . if you see a n , where n some number , fret note n , then strike it and depress the tremolo bar deeply to dramatically drop the pitch . if you see n , raise the tremolo bar up after striking note n to raise the pitch . on some guitars , you can also put your bar in inverted position first so that hitting the bar raises the pitch rather than lowers it . if you see n , perform a tremolo bar inverted dip by first depressing the tremolo bar , then raising it . as above , this also works in inverted position . look for or v . if you see these symbols , perform vibrato on the preceding note . strike the note , then use your fretting hand to rapidly bend and unbend the string , vibrating the pitch of the note . several tab symbols indicate different methods for giving notes a muted sound . if you see an x or a dot below the number , mute the string . lay your fretting hand fingers across the designated strings so that when you strike them they produce a dull , clicking sound . several x in a row , on adjacent strings , indicates a rake - just mute more than one string at once . if you see pm , play using palm muting . for standard right - handed guitar playing , gently lay the edge of your right palm across the strings near the guitars bridge . when you strike the notes with the same hand as is providing the mute , you should hear the tone of the note , but with a subdued , dead quality . move your hand slightly up the strings toward the neck to deaden the notes more . tapping is usually represented by a t . if you see a t in a string of notes , e . g . 2h5t12p5p2 use one of the fingers on your picking hand usually your right hand to tap down hard on the indicated fret . this is a useful technique for making very rapid , fast changes in pitch . guitar tabs differentiate between several different techniques for playing harmonics - bell - like tones created by special fretting techniques . for natural harmonics , the fret is surrounded by e . g . 7 . if you see this , lay a fretting finger across the metal line at the right of the fret , not the middle of the fret . then , strike the string for a clear bell tone . pinch harmonics are signified by surrounding the fret number in brackets e . g . . to perform a pinch harmonic , strike the note with your pick hand while your pick hand thumb is also touching the note . use vibrato from your fret hand to add sustain to the tone . pinch harmonics are difficult . it requires lots of practice . note these are best performed on an electric guitar with distortion using a bridge pickup . tapped harmonics are signified by two notes , the second enclosed in parentheses e . g . nn . tapped harmonics are like natural harmonics , but shifted around the neck . fret the first note , then use a finger on your pick hand to slap or strike the string at the second fret position . when you see a tr written in or above the tab , its usually between or above two notes . often , its accompanied by a string of tildes s . this simply means to strike the first note , then rapidly hammer on to the second note and pull off to the first note again and again . tp means you should tremolo pick the note - essentially , pick the single note over and over as rapidly as you can . sometimes , a tp symbol is followed by a string of tildes or dashes to give you a sense of how long to tremolo pick . notice that it shows several three - note chords as well as some individual notes descending on the higher strings . in the following steps , well walk through this tab beat - by - beat . e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - 5 - 5 - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - in this case , first you would play a power chord in e middle fingerfinger 2 on the second fret on the a string , ring fingerfinger 3 on the second fret on the d string , and no finger on the low e string strumming those first 3 strings e , a , d once . play the chord highlighted with parentheses below e - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - 777 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - 555 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - 555 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - the next chord you would play would be a power chord on the fifth fret of a three times . so you would play with your index finger on the fifth fret of a , your middle finger on the seventh fret of d , and your ring finger on the seventh fret of g . then , simply shift this finger shape down one string so that your index finger is on the fifth fret of the e string with your other fingers on the seventh frets of the a and d strings . play the chords in the sequence that theyre highlighted with parentheses below e - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - - 777 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - - 555 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - - - 555 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - - 777 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - - 555 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - - - 555 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - - 777 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - - 555 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - - - 555 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - - 777 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - - 555 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - 555 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - - 777 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - - 555 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - 555 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - - 777 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - - 555 - - 777 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - 555 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - after the first 3 chords in the example , proceed to the right and play the single notes . put any finger on the third fret of the high e string , pluck once , then play the open high e string , and so on through the six descending notes . play the notes below in the order theyre highlighted in parentheses e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - 5 - 5 - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - 5 - 5 - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - 5 - 5 - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - 5 - 5 - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - 5 - 5 - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - b - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - g - - - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 0 - - - - - - - - - - d - 2 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a - 2 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 7 - 7 - 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - e - 0 - - - - - - - 5 - 5 - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - play the chords and notes from left to right without stopping . tap your foot , playing each note or chord on each tap of your foot . work slowly and carefully , only increasing your speed once youve mastered playing the tab slowly . |
recognize the musical staff . memorize the notes of each line in the staff using the acronym every good boy does fine . memorize the spaces between the lines using the acronym face . use lines above and below the basic staff , known as ledger lines , to get higher and lower notes . read the key signatures , made of sharp , flat , and natural signs , to know what key the song is in . use time signatures to determine the rhythm of the song . use the vertical bars in the staff to find the end of each measure . recognize the different types of notes . | how to read guitar music 1 | you know you have written music when you see five lines , capped off on the ends . on the far left will be a clef a italicized g or c shape , a set of numbers , like 44displaystyle frac 44 , and a set of hashes or flats denoting the key . together , these elements make up a musical staff . guitar is also written as tablature , a unique music - writing system for guitar . tabs resembles traditional musical staffs but have six lines instead of five , no clef , and often say tab on the far left side . guitar music is always written in treble clef . this means the symbol on the far left is always a cursive g , with the bottom looping around the second - lowest line of the staff . each line in the staff signifies a note , like an a , an e , etc . when there is a note symbol on the line , you play that note - - but you have to know which line is which note . starting from the bottom , the notes are e - g - b - d - f , or the acronym every good boy does fine the spaces in between the lines also denote notes , meaning that the staff , in total , covers nine different notes not counting sharps and flats , which will be covered later . from the bottom up , the spaces signify the notes f - a - c - e , or face . including the spaces , the final staff from looks like f e d c b a g f e if you see small little lines above and below the staff , these are simply to extend the range of the sheet music beyond the five lines on the staff . each line has a note above and below , and you need to memorize it as you move forward . for now , however , just work on the basics . the key signature is between the staff and the time signature . it will be made up of some combination of three signals - - ♯ , ♭ , ♮ - - lined up on the staff . youll need to memorize key signatures to know them - - the one in the video above is the key of d . however , they still give useful information if you dont know the key depending on what line the symbol fall on , you adjust that note . in the example above , there is a sharp on the f line , and one on the c space . this means any note on these lines you must make a sharp . this automatically keeps you in key . time signatures tell you how many beats per measure in the song . the most common is 44displaystyle frac 44 , which means that each measure consists of four quarter - note beats . this is just a complicated way to say you count out 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 1 . etc . to keep time with the song . other time signatures , like displaystyle , changes the number of beats in the measure - - in this case three quarter - note beats , as in 1 , 2 , 3 , 1 , 2 , 3 , 1 . there are often numbers above each line , telling you which measure youre on to help coordinate with a band . the placement of a note on the line or space tells you what note to play - - they type of note tells you how long to play it . a whole note is played for the whole measure , a half note for half a measure , and so on down to thirty - second notes . for now , just get used to the different types of notes youre likely to encounter whole notes o half notes a whole note with a vertical tail , a quarter note with a hollow center . quarter notes ♩ rests are times to not play - - they are either thick - - marks for whole and half rests and squiggles for quarter note rests . |
place your middle finger on the 5th string , second fret . place your ring finger on the 4th string , second fret . leave the other strings open . strum all the strings at once . alternatively , remove your index finger from an e major chord to get to the em instantly . | how to play the em chord on the guitar | remember , the 5th string is the the second highest string from the top , or the a string . place your middle finger just to the left of the second fret for right - handed guitarists , as near to the fret as possible so that you get a clean , clear tone . your ring finger simply goes right underneath your middle , holding the second fret on the d string . this is the third string from the top . again , keep your finger near that second fret , but still on the head - side of the guitar . the head of the guitar is the small piece at the end of the neck with the tuning knobs . all an e - minor chord requires are those two strings and two frets . make sure you use the tips of your fingers on the frets so that you dont accidentally mute the lower strings - - you want them free to ring out . the em chord uses every string on the guitar , so you can strum away freely . however , for a deeper , darker sound , limit yourself to just the top four strings or so . for a lighter sound , like in many ska and reggae songs , just play the bottom 3 - 4 strings . if you already know how to play an e - major chord , you can get to the em by simply lifting your index finger off the first fret . your final chord will look like - - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 0 - - - - 2 - - - - 2 - - - - 0 - - |
hold notes for lines curving underneath two or more notes . let lines arcing over notes tell you when to hammer on and pull off . repeat any sections book ended by the bold , vertical repeat sign . use the string indicators to know which specific note youre supposed to play . use finger indicators next to the note to help with positioning . research more complicated notes and notation as you grow as a musician . | how to read guitar music 2 | if there is a concave line between two notes it bends downward , then you want to hold the notes this is known as legato , where every note is slightly blended together . use hammer - ons and pull - offs to glide between these notes as seamlessly as possible . these come at the end of a measure . the normal vertical bar is bolded , with a colon right before it . this means you go back to the last time you saw this symbol and repeat the playing until you get back again . do you play the a on the fifth string or the second guitar tab will have a helpful number circled above the note telling you which string to play on . if there is a small number next to the note , it is telling you to use a specific finger . your first finger is your index finger , your fourth is your pinky . there a lot more notes out there that , while less common in guitar music , are worth knowing . the first thing that you should explore are different notes - - from sixteenth notes down the eighth note rests . check out the general how to read music to get deeper insights into music theory and expand your knowledge past just guitar music . |
play the first chord . put your index finger on the second fret of the d fourth string . put your middle finger on the second fret of the g third string . put your ring finger on the second fret of the b second string . strum the top five strings . | how to play chasing cars on guitar 1 | this is called an a chord . , |
learn the open strings , or the notes for each string if you arent holding down a fret . know that notes count alphabetically from a to g . in western music , notes are written as the letters a - g . after g , the notes cycle back to a , but a higher - pitched version of a . identify the sharp and flat notes in between the letters . move down one fret to raise the note up a half - step . find all of the natural notes on the first string . think of the guitar as having only 12 frets . | how to learn all the notes on the guitar 1 | the guitar is made up of six strings , with the thickest , heaviest string on top and the thinnest on the bottom . guitar strings count from the bottom up - - so the thin string is the 1st and the thick string is the 6th . from the bottom up , the notes are e b g d a e . there are a variety of ways to remember the strings , but one of the simplest is every boy gets dessert at easter as you move down the fret board towards the body of the guitar , you cycle down the notes . an e , therefore is higher up the fret board than a f , and a g , and then the next a . the note before is considered lower . so a b is lower than the next c . a note that occurs later on is a higher note . an e is a higher note than the earlier d . in between the notes are sharps represented by a and flats represented by a ♭ . sharps are the notes right after a letter , like an a→ a , and flats are right before a note , like a d♭→ e . sharps and flats are interchangeable , depending on the song . for example , the note between a c and d is written as either a c or a d♭ . the full set of notes is a , a , b , c , c , d , d , e , f , f , g , g notice that there is no such thing as e or b . e and b do not ever have sharps , and the notes simply skip from e→f . as such , there is no c♭ or f♭ either . if you remember this small exception to the rule , memorizing the guitar will be easy . the frets of a guitar are numbered , with 0 being an open string , 1 being the fret closest to the head , and so on . a half - step is simply moving from one note to the next a→ a , including the sharps and flats , whereas a full - step jumps two notes a→ b , b→ c . each fret represents a half step up from the one before it . so on the top string , the first note an open string is e . the first fret on the top string is an f remember , there is no such thing as e . the second fret on the top string is an f . the third fret on the top string is a g . this continues all the way down . try naming each note on one string . if you got it all right , youll be back to e by the 12th fret . natural notes are those without sharps or flats a , b , c , d , e , f , g . the best place to begin learning is on the top or 6th string , the e . on this string , the first few major notes are marked by dots on the fretboard . e is on the open string . f is on the 1st fret . g is on the 3d fret . a is on the 5th fret . b is on the 7th fret . c is on the 8th fret . d is on the 10th fret . e is on the 12th fret , and the pattern repeats . frets are the small metal bars on the neck . when you press a string down on a fret , it gives you a different note , moving down the scale . but at the 12th fret usually noted by 2 dots on the guitar , the whole guitar resets . the 12th fret of any string is the identical note as the open string , and then everything repeats . this means you only need to learn the notes from 0 - 12 frets , then know that they are identical after the 12th fret . on the twelfth fret , for example , your notes would be e b g d a e , from the bottom up . this is because there are only 12 notes total in western music - - a , a , b , c , c , d , d , e , f , f , g , g . after the 12th note you are back where you started . |
play the second chord . put your index finger on the first fret of the g third string . put your middle finger on the second fret of the a fifth string . put your ring finger on the second fret of the d fourth string . strum all of the strings . | how to play chasing cars on guitar 2 | this is called an e chord . , |
play the third chord . put your index finger on the second fret of the g third string . put your ring finger on the third fret of the b second string . put your middle finger on the second fret of the e first string . strum the top four strings . | how to play chasing cars on guitar 3 | this is called a d chord , |
keep this chord progression . learn the song . | how to play chasing cars on guitar 4 | in chasing cars , this chord progression is used the whole way through . it uses the a chord for two bars , the e chord for two bars and then the d chord for two bars . as long as you can keep this pattern up , you can play the song . this song is extremely simple and doesnt require any vigorous strumming or skill . after learning all of the chords , you need to learn the actual song . chasing cars only has two parts , a verse and a chorus . listen to the song to see how they both work . the verse . keeping the a , e , d chord progression , pick the third string and then the first string over and over . you should hear the riff that is played throughout the song . this riff is also played during the first chorus . the chorus . instead of picking the notes like you do in the riff , just strum the a chord , then the e chord and then the d chord . down strum on every beat , dont miss any out . remember that the song is counted like this 1234 and strum on all of the beats . try to make the upbeats strum louder than the downbeats strum to add dynamics . |
learn each note individually , instead of trying to learn the whole guitar at once . use octaves to find the same note on a lower string . know that identical notes are only 1 string and 5 frets away . find the patterns on the fretboard . spend 5 - 10 minutes finding each note every time your practice . learn to read music to test your knowledge . | how to learn all the notes on the guitar 2 | get the first string memorized , then focus on one letter completely . start by finding all of the es between the head and the 12th fret and then move on to another letter . trying to learn all the notes at once is much too confusing to be productive , so split the task up into individual notes . there are a lot of theories out there about what order to learn notes , but a good order to try is e - g - b - f - d - a - c . practice playing just that one note , using the same finger each time . build up speed slowly until you can find every single note without looking . you can use the top string to locate just about every note . once you know the notes on the low e - string you can use the following tricks to find them anywhere . octaves are the same note , but at different pitches . think of perfectly harmonizing singers , one who is high - pitched , one low and deep , who are singing the same note , to understand octaves . on guitars , octaves make it easy to find notes . simply move down two strings , and then right 2 frets , and you have an octave . for example , start with your finger on the 6th string , 3rd fret . this is a g . if you move down to the 4th string , 5th fret , this is also a g . there is one exception to this . the 2nd string open b is a half - step deeper than the rest . so , to find an octave ending on the 2nd string , you go down two strings , and right three frets . if you go down one string , then to the left 5 frets , you arrive at an identical note to the one you started on . for example , if you start on the 4th string , 10th fret , you can find an identical note on the 3rd string , 5th fret these are both c . you can also go in reverse . a string higher and to the right 5 frets will also create an identical note . like with octaves , the 2nd fret is the only exception . if you end on the 2nd string , you move the left 4 frets , not 5 . so , the match for 3rd string , 4th fret note is an open b - string , or the 0 - fret . there is a variety of tricks and patterns that can help you find notes at any time with a bit of quick thinking . using the octaves and matching notes , you can add the following tricks to help you locate any note as you practice the top and the bottom string , both e , are identical . the d string , the 4th string , is just the e string shifted 2 frets down . the g string , the 3rd string , is just the a string shifted 2 frets down . the b string , the 2nd string , is just the a string shifted 2 frets up . for example , for the first week , you might spend the first 5 minutes of practice finding every single e on the guitar . for the whole week , find and play every e note on the fretboard , practicing to the point where you dont need to count or find it . the next week , move on to find every single f . after a few weeks youll have the board happily memorized . pick a spot on the guitar and move only up and down on all 6 strings , hitting just the es in your little box to where you started . slowly build up speed as you play until you know all the es on that section of the fretboard . dont worry too much about the sharps and flats - - once you know the natural notes these will be easy to find . music notation is written out in notes , so being able to quickly read music and find the matching frets on the guitar is the perfect way to learn the notes quickly and effectively . if you can get to the point of basic sight reading , where you can look at sheet music and find the notes as you read , youve perfectly memorized the notes . |
position your index finger along a fret . press your thumb against the back of the neck . practice the major chord . play barre chords like jimi hendrix . | how to play barre chords on a guitar 1 | you dont want to use the squishiest part of your finger , but rather use the harder portion close to your thumb . as you begin practicing barre chords , place your middle finger on top of your index finger , but only to familiarize yourself with the required pressure needed against the strings . imagesthumb115play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 1 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 550px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 1 - version - 4 . jpg imagesthumb115play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 1 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 300px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 1 - version - 4 . jpg the eighth fret is lower in string tension . this will make an easier starting point for your fingers . imagine holding your fingers on the neck of a guitar like youre squishing a bug . apply pressure from both sides to get the cleanest sound . it will feel awkward at first . imagesthumbaafplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 2 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 515px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 2 - version - 4 . jpg imagesthumbaafplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 2 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 300px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 2 - version - 4 . jpg this chord is played in standard tuning , as in eadgbe the rest of the explanations for this article are also in this tuning . if you already know how to play an e major , then apply this position underneath your index finger . the position on the eighth fret is imagesthumbee4play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 3 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 550px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 3 - version - 4 . jpg imagesthumbee4play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 3 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 300px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 3 - version - 4 . jpg barre the eight fret with your index finger . place your ring finger on the fifth string a on the tenth fret . place your pinky - finger on the fourth string d on the tenth fret as well . then place your middle finger on the third string g on the ninth fret . this will be hard at first , but know that everyone has struggled just like you are . jimi played the guitar differently than the described method above . he employed the thumb over technique . what this means is that instead of barring your index finger , you can use your thumb on the lowest string . imagine holding the guitar neck like a microphone or a drum stick . everyone has their preferences and many people would advise against this approach , but you could say , this is how hendrix played . imagesthumbcc3play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 4 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 550px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 4 - version - 4 . jpg imagesthumbcc3play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 4 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 300px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 4 - version - 4 . jpg |
place your first finger . place your second finger . place your third finger . leave the fourth d string open . strum the chord . | how to play a bm chord on guitar 1 | to start this simple version of the bm chord , put your pointer finger on the first e string at the second fret . next , put your middle finger on the second b string at the third fret . finally , put your ring finger on the third g string at the fourth fret . , starting from the open d string , drag your pick or thumb across the d , g , b , and e strings to play the bm chord . do not include the sixth e nor the fifth a string . |
decide on what look you want . choose a colorful dress with lots of interesting patterns . stick with bright , colorful heels . find a bright and colorful wig . go bold and heavy with the eye makeup . complete your outfit with matching accessories . prepare the cupcake bra base . mix pink paint into white spackling , then pipe it onto the cupcakes . decorate the cupcakes before they dry . glue the cupcakes to a light blue or aqua bra . get a pair of glittery blue shorts . find some pink , glitter pumps . get a blue wig . add false lashes and pink lipstick . keep the accessories to a minimum . decorate a simple white dress with large , paper peppermints . get a pair of red , glittery heels . get a black wig . do the usual katy perry makeup , but with pink lips . finish off the look with some accessories . decorate a strapless , white mini dress to look like candy dots . modify a pair of heels to match the dress . get a bright blue wig . wear silvery eye makeup and bright pink lipstick . keep the accessories to a minimum . | how to make a katy perry costume | there are two ways you can go about this . you can base your costume off of an existing katy perry outfit , or you can create your own katy perry - inspired costume . if you are going to recreate a specific outfit , follow the tips in this section , or take a look at one of the other methods . have lots of reference pictures printed out or saved online . try a theme . a lot of katy perrys looks include cats or candy . katy perry is known for her bright , colorful , and unique patterns . most of her looks feature a 19050s , style dress with a full - circle skirt , but she also has worn a - line dresses and tube dresses as well . you can always modify the dress by gluing wrapped candy to it , such as lollipops , tootsie rolls , and smarties . use stencils and fabric paint to add a large cookie , cotton candy , or peppermint candy print . the higher the heels are , the better , preferably at least 4 inches 10 . 16 centimeters . if you arent comfortable wearing heels that tall , you can try regular heels or even mary janes , but keep them bright and colorful . here are some colors and styles to look for clear shoes , preferably green . pink , glittery mary janes . bright , solid colors . katy perry had her hair in almost every color imaginable . her most memorable hair colors were blue , purple , and pink . most of her hair styles were simple , shoulder - length cuts with straight bands that end just above her eyebrows . she also wore lots of vintage styles inspired by the 1940s and 1950s . here are some suggestions wavy , dark purple , shoulder - length wig with a side part and no bangs . shoulder - length lilac wig with the bangs rolled in a 1940s or 1950s fashion . wavy - curly blue wig that falls past your shoulders with straight , full bangs . green wig , shoulder length , with blunt bangs . katy perrys looks are bright and colorful , and no two outfits are alike . she seems to have a certain go - to look for her makeup , however , that focuses on shimmer , bold eyeliner , and thick , heavy falsies . heres how to get the basic lookcover your lid with neutral eyeshadow preferably beige . add grey , silver , or gold into the crease . cover the lid with sheer , shimmery gold shadow or shimmering dust . apply thick , bold eyeliner to your upper lid . if you can , do a cat - eye or wingtip . apply winged faux lashes—the thicker and heavier , the better keep the rest of your makeup subtle with pink blush and pink or red lipstick . your accessories should reflect the theme , color , and patterns of your outfit . does your outfit have a lot of candy on it pick a chunky bangle with candy cane stripes on it cant decide grab a microphone or a pair of cat - eye sunglasses listed below are some ideas to get you startedcat - eye sunglasses microphone handheld or head thick , colorful bangle bracelets a headband with hearts on it . nab it during valentines daypink tights or thigh - high stockings . trace two small , styrofoam rings onto a yellow - tinted sponge , then cut the circles out . hot glue the circles to the top of each ring , then trim the edges to make them curved . place some white spackling into a mixing bowl . stir in a few drops of light pink acrylic paint to make it pink . stuff the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large , open - star tip . pipe it onto the cupcake base . top each cupcake off with a red pompom . add some sprinkles or colorful seed beads . glue a strip of light blue felt or crepe paper around the styrofoam base to hide it . coat the inside of each cupcake with tacky glue , fabric glue , or any other strong glue . press the cupcakes onto the cup part of each bra , then let the glue set . finish off the look by gluing a small , pink bow between the two bra cups , if desired . you can also use a bikini top instead . they should be fitted and slightly high - waisted . if you cant find a pair of glittered or sequined shorts , you can instead wear regular blue shorts or blue jean shorts . if you cant find any , get a pair of regular pumps , then coat them with decoupage glue ie mod podge and pink glitter . let the glue dry , then apply another layer or two until you have an even coverage . the higher the heels , the better . if you arent comfortable with this , you can wear regular heels or even flats—as long as they are pink and glittery the wig should reach past your shoulders , almost to your elbows . try to find something that is straight at top , and curly or wavy at the ends . the wig also needs to have straight , blunt - cut bangs . apply your overall foundation as you normally would , and then do basic eyeshadow using a silver color scheme . add some false black eyelashes and bright pink lipstick . katy perry did not wear many accessories for this costume . her main accessory was a headband with a large , blue heart attached to it . to re - create this , cut a large heat out of blue craft foam , then coat it with glue and blue glitter . hot glut the heart to a headband , preferably a blue one . you will need a white , knee - length dress to use as your base . you can use an old dress as a base , or buy one from a thrift store or on sale . here is how you can make her dresscut 8 to 11 large circles out of white construction paper . vary the sizes a bit . paint the circles with red paint to look like peppermints . coat the red areas with glue , then add red glitter on top . secure the peppermints to the dress with glue , velcro , safety pins , or double - sided tape . the styles that work the best for this are character dance shoes or mary janes . the heel should be between 2 and 3 inches 5 . 08 and 7 . 62 centimeters tall . if you cant find red , glittery heels , you can make your own by coating them with glossy decoupage glue ie mod podge , then adding red glitter . you will need several layers of decoupage glue and glitter . let each layer dry before doing the next . seal your shoes afterwards with a final coat of decoupage glue . look for a wig that falls past your shoulders . it can be straight or wavy , but it should have straight , blunt - cut bangs . keep your eyeshadow simple , with silver or grey in the creases . make your eyeliner bold , with cat - eye or wing tips . apply thick , heavy false lashes and a touch of pink blush . finish the look with pink lipstick . get a pair of red gloves , preferably made from pleather , vinyl , or fake leather . cut the fingers off so that they end at your first finger joint about 1 inch2 . 54 centimeters long . you can also add a thick , white bangle with red candy stripes on it . katy perry also wore nude , shimmery tights with rhinestones on them . pull apart pink , blue , and yellow plastic easter eggs . discard the top halves and glue the bottom halves to the dress with super glue , hot glue , or fabric glue . do 2 rows of pink , then 2 rows of blue , then 2 rows of yellow . repeat the pattern , if needed . be sure to leave some space between each dot so that the white dress is showing , just like the candy . if you cant get plastic easter eggs , you can cut styrofoam balls in half , then paint them hot pink , bright blue , and yellow instead . dont use super glue on these . you can also use clear , plastic diy ornaments instead—the kind that you pull apart into two halves . paint them on the inside rather than the outside . if the dress is stretchy , have somebody glue the dots onto the dress while you are wearing it . get some white , pumps with high heels , at least 4 inches 10 . 16 centimeters . decorate them with candy dots keep them in two rows of pink , 2 rows of blue , then 2 rows of yellow . you can also use puffy paint , regular paint , or buttons . dont like wearing high heels wear a different pair of choose , but keep the same theme white with pink , blue , and yellow dots . the wig needs to fall past your shoulders , close to your elbows . it can be wavy or straight , but it would be better if it is straight at top and curly on the bottom . the bangs should be cut straight across . use a silvery - grey eyeshadow , and thick , heavy eyeliner . add a cat - eye or wingtip to your eyeliner , then put on a pair of thick , heavy falsies . finish off the look with a touch of pink blue and bright pink lipstick . katy perry did not wear many accessories for this costume . she wore two bracelets made from large , chunky white or pastel - colored beads . you can try to find or make similar bracelets , or skip them entirely the outfit is memorable as it is . |
begin a practice routine . move down to the fifth fret . you are using the same practice of only barring your index finger , but now youre using more pressure from your finger . practice holding this position while moving between frets . practice for two weeks . apply chord shapes . | how to play barre chords on a guitar 2 | before perfecting your barre chord , practice each component . spend 10 - 15 minutes a day only practicing your index finger along the eighth fret . pluck each string and listen for a clear sound from each string . imagesthumbaafplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 5 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 550px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 5 - version - 4 . jpg imagesthumbaafplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 5 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 300px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 5 - version - 4 . jpg the fifth fret has more tension from the strings then the sixth fret . try going for complete clarity from all strings at least 90 of the time . imagesthumb00eplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 6 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 550px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 6 - version - 4 . jpg imagesthumb00eplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 6 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 300px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 6 - version - 4 . jpg remember that , as you move away from the neck , the tension of the strings will be less , so it should be slightly easier to hold . imagesthumb11cplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 7 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 550px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 7 - version - 4 . jpg imagesthumb11cplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 7 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 300px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 7 - version - 4 . jpg if you practice these steps everyday for 15 - 20 minutes , youll notice a difference within two weeks . if youre not improving , extend the duration of your practice and check on your progress after a week . imagesthumb880play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 8 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 550px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 8 - version - 4 . jpg imagesthumb880play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 8 - version - 4 . jpgv4 - 300px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 8 - version - 4 . jpg only after strengthening your index finger into a comfortable barred form can you add other fingers to create real chords although barring the eighth fret only is a cm7add11 . imagesthumb99aplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 9 - version - 3 . jpgv4 - 550px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 9 - version - 3 . jpg imagesthumb99aplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 9 - version - 3 . jpgv4 - 300px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 9 - version - 3 . jpg there are various chords to practice . as an example , look at this list of bar chords . |
explore the a barre chord . learn the varieties of the d barre chord . learn a song . explore tutorial videos on youtube . | how to play barre chords on a guitar 3 | to play this , bar the third fret or any fret now that you know how barre chords work , starting from the fifth string a string . place your index finger across all the stings except the low e . to play a major chord in this form , use your ring finger to barre the d , g , and b strings on the fifth fret . this is a c major . imagesthumb115play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 10 - version - 3 . jpgv4 - 550px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 10 - version - 3 . jpg imagesthumb115play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 10 - version - 3 . jpgv4 - 300px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 10 - version - 3 . jpg just like the other types of barre chords , you can start on the d string as the root . this is a less challenging barre chord , but a useful one . practice a simple , funky sounding chord by barring the d string to the high e string , without strumming the e or a strings . imagesthumbbbaplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 11 - version - 3 . jpgv4 - 550px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 11 - version - 3 . jpg imagesthumbbbaplay - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 11 - version - 3 . jpgv4 - 300px - play - barre - chords - on - a - guitar - step - 11 - version - 3 . jpg a great way to incorporate the form and dexterity youve learned is by putting these lessons in action . pick a song you know very well and google search the name of the song and the related chords such as im only sleeping by the beatles chords . there are countless tutorials for learning how to play barre chords aimed for beginners . you can also find plenty of tutorials for learning popular songs that spend time showing you everything . |
barre your first finger . place your second finger . place your third finger . place your fourth finger . strum the chord . | how to play a bm chord on guitar 2 | a barre is when you use the same fingering across more than one string . in this intermediate version of the chord , start by placing your first finger on the fifth a string at the second fret . press it down it flat across to the first e string . all five strings should now be pressed down at the second fret . just as the previous method , put your second finger on the second b string at the third fret . this is different from the previous method in that you put your third finger on the fourth d string at the fourth fret . , youre actually going to put your fourth pinky finger on the third g string at the fourth fret , right next to your third finger . for this intermediate version , youre not going to play the sixth e string . instead , start your pick or thumb on the fifth string and strum through to the first to play the chord . do not include the sixth e string . |
barre your first finger . place your second finger . place your third finger . place your fourth finger . strum the chord . | how to play a bm chord on guitar 3 | this time , extend your first finger across all six strings . start by placing your first finger on the sixth e string at the second fret . press it down it flat across all the strings to the first e string . all six strings should now be pressed down at the second fret . just as the previous methods , put your second finger on the second b string at the third fret . similar to intermediate method , put your third finger on the fourth d string at the fourth fret . finally , put your fourth finger on the third g string at the fourth fret , right next to your third finger . for this full version , youre going to play all six strings , so go ahead and strum all the way through . |
play one note , then use your fretting hand to rapidly smack another note for a hammer on . start with your index finger on a note . land your ring finger two frets down to hammer on . adjust the power of your hammer on so that the picked and hammered note of the same volume . incorporate hammer - ons anywhere across the neck to increase your playing speed . | how to hammer on a guitar note | start by just practicing this motion . with your hand around the guitar , quickly land a finger on the fret , as if you were about to play it . practice making the note really sound out when you hit it . get used to making the guitar sound out like this by playing several notes without ever picking . simply play one note on the guitar , using your index finger so that the rest of your hand is open . it is much easier to hammer on to a note if it is nearby a note youre already holding down . pick this note , letting it ring out . simply place the finger firmly down on another fret , staying on the same string as the note you picked . this note should sound out , but because you only picked the string once it will seamlessly transition from the first note you played . try to land your hammer on as close to the back of the fret the side away from your strumming hand to get the best sound . if you over - hit the note it will go sharp , sounding out with a weirdly higher pitch . too soft and you cant hear it at all . the perfect middle ground is found by aiming for the same volume as a normally picked note . you can use any finger to hammer on . however , it is usually easiest to learn with the ring and index fingers . hammer - ons can come after notes , can roll down two or three notes at once rapidly hammering on three frets with three fingers , and can be combined with pull - offs for dazzling speed . a pull - off is simply the reverse of a hammer on . while on two different frets on the same string , you slightly pluck as you remove your ring finger , sounding out the next fret youre holding or an open string . |
shop for vintage clothing . select bright colors . shop for outfits that showcase sweets . wear low - cut tops and dresses . dress for the occasion . wear some props . take risks . | how to dress like katy perry 1 | katy perry likes classic pinup model kind of outfits . try on anything retro , particularly outfits that have a 50s or 60s look , such as rockabilly swing dresses , or dresses with polka dots . you can go to a yard sale , thrift shop , or you can even find vintage in some clothing shops . katy is almost always wearing bright colors . she likes pinks , blues , purple , all of which work well with her dark hair and pale skin . dark colors are okay to wear as well , but usually katy will find a way to contrast them by wearing something colorful as well . look for outfits with patterns featuring gumballs , ice cream , bananas , or similar such food items . katy is often dressed in outfits that quite literally show her sweet side . many of katy perrys outfits feature a revealing low neckline . pick out tops and dresses that show a fair amount of cleavage . invest in a good bra . if you are wearing anything low - cut , be sure to invest in a good bra that will lift and showcase your features . some people will wear festive colors to celebrate a holiday , but you need to take the look a little further to pull off a katy - like outfit . for example , to go to a holiday party for christmas , look for dresses that look like a christmas tree . the key is to go big and be fun and festive . katy often has a lot of outfits with themed objects attached to them . you can use some plastic strawberries or other foods by getting a toy grocery set . use velcro to attach the pieces to your outfit . if you have trouble finding the right piece , try designing them . get some craft foam and cut the shape you need and attach it to your clothing . its pretty easy to make a plain white dress into a candy button dress with a few foam craft balls cut in half , colored and attached in rows to the dress . katy perry picks out a certain style of clothes that she enjoys wearing , but she doesnt care what other people think of her persona . just have fun and go with outfits that you enjoy even if they might be a major fail . katy perry has made the worst - dressed list a few times herself . |
use a dark base color . pick out some wigs . try hair extensions . | how to look like katy perry 1 | katy is notorious for changing her hair color and style but eventually , she always returns to her comfort colour , black . if black is too dark for your skin tone , try a dark or medium brown . keep highlights to a minimum and use gloss to maintain shine . if you feel comfortable , try cutting some bangs into your hair . katy often has straight - across bangs . if this feels too bold for you , try side swept bangs instead , which can be easily blended into the rest of your hair . since katy is always changing her hair color , you may want to experiment too . however , constantly bleaching and coloring your hair is expensive and may cause some major damage . pull a katy and wear a wig instead . a wig can be a fun way to have colored hair for a day or even a week , without damaging your natural hair . know what your wig is made of . you cannot use heat styling tools on a synthetic wig without damaging it . you may also not be able to use hair products on synthetic hair making it difficult to manipulate or blend to your natural hair . while katy sometimes uses a single color , she often adds length , colored stripes or other textures to her hair . again , constant coloring and bleaching can really damage your natural hair . purchase some inexpensive clip - in extensions for a fast way to change your look . be creative and experiment with bold colors , feathers , or lengthening extensions . |
look for bright - colored heels . get some big boots . wear platforms whenever possible . | how to dress like katy perry 2 | shoes are a big part of katys wardrobe so be sure they stand out . you will need to look for bright - colored shoes that will match your bright - colored outfits . focus on anything with glitter , bows , straps , or even some studs . katy will wear anything from ankle boots to over the knee boots , depending on the outfit . motorcycle boots will fit well with a lot of the pinup style dresses . look for shiny , bright colors to match your outfit . glitters , bows and patterns are all good too . whether you are going with boots , pumps or sandals , look for platforms . katy is a big fan of platforms and wears them with most outfits . they give you a bit more height and can be more comfortable to wear . |
stick to just a few accessories . buy fun jewelry . style your hair like katy . color your hair . wear hair accessories . get a nose ring . | how to dress like katy perry 3 | dont overdo it . katy perry doesnt wear excessive bling . whatever you do select should make a statement or standout . retro sunglasses in bright colors or white are a good staple to start with . katy perry has her own line of sunglasses that you can pick from to get a look just like her . just search katy perry sunglasses online or visit claires . oversized belts are a great touch to many outfits that katy perry wears . handbags should be stylish or creative . katy has used anything from a shoe to a doritos bag for a handbag . try to look for something that goes with your outfit but dont be afraid to have some fun and be inventive with it you dont need anything too expensive or flashy . look for big bracelets , even plastic ones that have bright colors to match your outfits . katy perry has her own line of jewelry too . if youre struggling to find the right bling , check out her line called prism . they arent too expensive and are inspired by her songs . you can find it online or at claires . you will want to wear heavy bangs , regardless of your hair length . go with a glam - noir style from the 30s or 40s . use a curling iron to create big movie star waves . katy is also big on bob cuts and pompadours . if you dont want cut your hair , try and find a wig that can work for a similar look . katy has dyed her hair a number of different shades . she likes purple , grunge green , and shocking blue . katy perry considers colored hair a huge accessory and you should too . try purple to start out with because it can easily go with a lot of different looks . headbands and bows are a some of katys favorite accessories . head scarves look great with the pinup look too . dont be afraid to go big . katy perry often wears some very large bows in her hair . katy wears small a gold hoop in her right nostril . if you are trying to do a katy costume or look just like katy you wont want to forget her if you dont want to get a nose piercing , you can can purchase a similar faux piercing . |
explore katys makeup line . strengthen your brows . plump up your lashes . add a pop of color to the lips . | how to look like katy perry 2 | katy recently came out with her instaglam makeup collection by covergirl . with several shades of foundation , concealer , lip color , and nail polish , there is bound to be something that suits your skin . especially when choosing a foundation , pick a shade that makes your skin light and young , just like katys makeup . katys famous eyebrows are strong and full . whether or not that look is for you , your brows still need to be on point . using tweezers , gently remove any stray hairs . when youre content with the shape , use an eyebrow pencil for beginners to gently stroke outwards into the shape of your brows . use short strokes to keep a natural look . this will keep them looking full and soft yet defined . if you are a novice or expert , try using an angled brush with a powder instead of an eyebrow pencil . this gives you more control and allows you to better shape your brows . if youre having trouble seeing your brow shape , try gently brushing your eyebrows directly upwards . this will help bring out their natural shape and allow you to fill them in easier . its no secret that katy has thick and wild eyelashes . to help define your lashes , apply your mascara in small back - and - forth motions across the eye , while spinning the brush up and out . this helps coat your eyelashes evenly . continue this all the way to the tips of your lashes for added length . if your lashes are particularly thin , angle the mascara brush upwards and apply your mascara . this helps apply a larger coat of mascara while keeping your lashes from clumping . still not enough dust baby powder with a brush onto your lashes and then apply mascara . the microscopic flakes of powder will add dimension and thickness to your natural lashes . katy often wears toned down eye makeup and big eyelashes finished with a bold lip . experiment with greens , blues , reds , purples , and yellows . if you feel unsure about such bold colors , initially try a soft pink or coral lip . remember , there are no rules to lip color . another option is to try a colored gloss or stain instead of a lip stick . gloss will often be less bold while a stain is great for lasting throughout the entire day . to maximize lip color , blend concealer onto your lips before applying lipstick . this gives your lipstick boldness and prevents it from bleeding off of your lips . another option for staying - power and boldness is dust a layer of translucent powder atop your lips in between application . this keeps the lipstick from sliding around and retains the color . |
keep yourself open to new textures . wear wild shoes . think retro . add some glasses . | how to look like katy perry 3 | katy is always pairing different textures and fabrics together . emulate her style by incorporating sparkly leggings and a leather dress with patent shoes . the varied textures allows your outfit to become multi - dimensional . add texture by wearing nylons with your shorts or skirt instead of leggings . nylons are an inexpensive way to add variety to your outfits . if youre a heel person , stick to platforms . katy loves platform shoes and they not only make a bold statement but are often more comfortable than regular footwear . if you feel heels are too old for you or just arent your style , watch for flats in bright colors or wacky accents such as pictures or feathers . dont limit yourself to ballet flats . watch for sandals , slip ons , or slippers . katy perry is often seen in a pin - up , retro style . visit your local second hand stores and look for lace , a - line waists and puffy skirts . if it looks glam or over the top , it works . are you less girly dont worry . retro doesnt have to mean lace and fluff . think about high waisted pants or jeans if youre style favors low maintenance . another option is khaki green , military - style pants paired with a bold lip . katy is often seen in either retro or geeky frames . depending on your daily outfit , try adding some glasses to finish off your look . if youre going retro , look for white or bold colored glasses in a cat eye shape . when wearing a nerdy look , pick some square and plastic frames in a black or brown color . |
for a babys costume , cut out bat wing shapes and triangle shapes 2 of each from the purple material . sew the triangles onto the hat using a simple border stitch . sew the bat wing shapes to the back of the one - piece . if you have an infant , once you figure out how the blanket will settle when your baby is swaddled , sew the wing shapes on to the area that will cover your babys back . | how to make a childs bat costume 1 | no part of the purple material should be sticking up off the surface of the hat if it is , your baby can pull it off and possibly chew or choke on it . , |
buy a black tank top . get a piece of white fabric and cut neatly , though , buy a plain red scarf . buy a pink skirt . buy a pair of black knee - high socks , or as long as the socks reach over the boots . dawns hat is a white baggie with a pink pokémon symbol on the front . wear hair accessories . get the poketch . | how to dress up as dawn from pokemon 1 | look in department stores for cheap ones , or a thrift store . to form points . sew it or use some fabric glue fabric glue takes a while to dry into the points that dawn has on her fabric . once again , you might be able to find scarves at a department store , but if you cant find them buy some red fabric , cut it into a shape of a scarf , and use that . if you cant find pink or the right kind of pink , buy a white skirt and some pink dye and dye it . for the boots , youll probably have to really search a lot or improvise . if you want the boots to be a bright pink , rain boots are the way to go theyre pretty , shiny , and waterproof you should be able to find a plain white baggie at a thrift store . as for the pink pokémon symbol , you can try finding a pokéball stencil , placing it in the center of the baggie , and coloring it in with pink permanent marker or fabric paint . you could also just paint or draw it by hand . dawn wears yellow barrettes , so these are probably pretty easy to find . if you cant find any , you can use yellow hair chalk to resemble them . it might be possible to purchase these online . if not , a red watch will do or buy a red sports watch . you could also make your own poketch , but chances are that it might break . |
for the wings , cut or bend open the wire coat hangers . once you have this figured out , make two three - pronged shapes . twist them together in the middle . cut purple fabric to mimic the shape of each wing frame youll need two for each side a front and a back . securely glue or sew the fabric around the frame . pad each side of the twisted wires with more fabric glue or sew together . fit your child with loops of the wide black elastic model them after the fairy wings sold in most costume shops . sew the padded centerpiece of the wings to the center of the straps at your childs back . for the ears , cut small triangles of the wire coat hanger . cover them in the purple fabric on both sides , then sew to the headband . | how to make a childs bat costume 2 | you will need to judge how big the wings need to be to sit correctly on your childs back . , voila bat costume |
buy a low cut light blue tank - top , and a black undershirt . buy a pink skirt . dawn wears baggy , blue socks in the game . the hat that dawn wears in the game appears to be most similar to a bucket hat . purchase a plain , yellow messenger bag as dawns accessory . | how to dress up as dawn from pokemon 2 | you could find these at nearly any store . if you really want to get into it , try get a shade close to colombia blue . the design isnt very different from dawns anime appearance , except that the skirt has large pleats . they are the same shade as her tank - top . she also wears white sneakers with one pink horizontal stripe on each shoe . you can easily find blue socks at a regular store . for the sneakers , you can buy plain white sneakers and paint a pink horizontal stripe with shoe paint . it is white , with a pink half moon shape , rotated 90 degrees . you could make or buy a white hat and sew the design on or paint it on . |
find a long - sleeve white t - shirt . spray paint a football chest pad blue . a football chest pad is about the right length for the top part of the costume and it mimics the armor look of the newest captain america costume . cut out red stripes for the bottom of the shirt . attach the red stripes to the bottom of the white shirt . find or create a white star . find blue pants in the same shade of blue as the t - shirt or chest pad . strap a belt around your waist . use an actual helmet . add an eye mask . attach an a to the helmet . tug red gloves over your hands . wear tall boots . select one of numerous shield materials . paint the shield . place a white star in the center of the shield . | how to make a captain america costume | this shirt will form the base of your costume . it does not need to be fancy . if anything , simpler is better . it should neither be taut nor baggy . comfortably snug is best . use a bright blue spray paint approved for use with fabrics . do not use baby blues or near - black dark blues . you may want to do one layer , let dry , and assess the color . if its not rich enough , spray on another coat . if you have a limited budget of money or time , it might be easier for you to create the top blue portion of the costume with a blue t - shirt . the shirt should be loose enough to wear over the white shirt but not so loose that it can be seen flapping or blowing around in the breeze . cut the bottom of the shirt off , starting at the mid - chest area , and hem it up with a needle and thread or by tacking it together with fabric glue or fabric tape . captain americas abs are red and white - - thats why youll only need half a t - shirt . measure the distance between the cut bottom of your blue shirt or the bottom of your football chest pad to the bottom of your white shirt . cut out several strips of red felt or red duct tape - - each strip should be about 2 inches 5 cm wide . depending on the illustration , captain america has somewhere between 3 and 5 red stripes vertically placed on his waistline . use the size of your stomach to determine how many stripes you need and how wide they should be . the bottom of each stripe should start at the bottom hem of your white shirt and should extend up to the bottom of the blue shirt or blue painted chest pad . space the stripes about 2 inches 5 cm apart depending on your size . if youre using tape , no further adhesive is required . if youre using felt , use fabric craft glue or sew the strips on with needle and thread . the white star can be made of any felt or fabric and should be about 6 inches 15 cm tall and wide . the star could also be made out of thin white cardboard or silver metallic poster - board . alternatively , you might be able to find an iron - on star patch if you do not want to create one . adhere the star to the front of the blue top . it should be centered on your sternum , not overlapping onto the white t - shirt portion . glue , sew , or iron - on the star to the blue shirt or blue chest pad . the blues need to match or be very close to matching if not , the costume will look disjointed . you could use blue football pants , but if you cannot find these , use sweatpants tight sweatpants or leggings . if you cant find a pair that match , look into dyes . theyre widely available at fabric or craft supply stores and arent very expensive . and if you can pull off spandex , by all means . a plain brown or black leather belt will work , or you could find a combat - style belt with various pouches hanging off of it . either way , a belt is necessary to complete the outfit and to cover up the elastic band of your pants . captain america only sometimes wears the pouches on his belt . that being said , it will cover up where the two pieces of your outfit meet - - typically the hardest area to make look professional . while the old captain america from the comic books had a face mask , the newer version of the costume uses an actual helmet . a simple army - style helmet will work best , but if you want to get picky , look for one that is specifically in the style of a 1940s m - 1 fixed bale helmet . spray paint the helmet the same shade of blue as your chest pad or t - shirt . if its near halloween , youre in luck . if its not , find an army supply store or a vintage reproduction shop . but the easiest option is definitely online . captain americas outfit includes a face mask as well as a helmet . select a short mask that only covers the eyes and spray paint it the same shade of blue as the helmet . this could be as simple as a sleep mask or a sash of fabric . nothing fancy is needed . alternatively , use a blue ski mask or blue swim cap . for a simplified , cheaper version of the mask , a blue ski mask that stops above the nose will also work and does not require the addition of a separate eye mask . you could also use a blue swim cap paired with swimming goggles . you could cut an a out of felt or make one out of silver or white duct tape . you might also be able to find a pre - made a as an iron - on patch or sticker . adhere the a using glue or a needle and thread to the front center of your helmet , ski mask , or swim cap . the a should be rather geometric - looking no soft curves and curly - cues . it should resemble an 8 on a digital clock , but with a wider base . the gloves can be standard rubber kitchen gloves , or you can get use leather gloves for an updated or well - polished look . either way , they should extend somewhere between your mid - forearm and elbow . if you went with leather gloves , leather combat boots are in order . if you went with rubber gloves , red rain boots or red sneakers paired with tall red socks might work better . whatever the overall look of your captain america , keep it coordinated . if hes more like captain americas poorer , shabbier - looking twin , make it work . as long as every piece is on the same level , your costume will look as one . for ease , consider a round saucer sled , large stockpot lid , or round metal garbage can lid . if none of these are available , you could also cut out a large circle from a thick piece of cardboard . start by spray painting the shield white . the white paint acts as a primer and can also be used for the white stripe on the shield . paint the center blue . at the center of the shield , there should be a medium blue circle . the circle should take up about 13 of the total diameter of the shield . add two red stripes . each one should be about 2 inches 5 cm wide . the first stripe should encircle the center blue circle . the second stripe should border the edge of the shield . a large white stripe should be in between them both , but you may need to widen the red stripes if the white stripe is twice the size as either red stripe or larger . the red stripes can be created with paint or with colored duct tape but tape is harder to make circular . the star should cover the entire area of the center blue circle but should not extend past the blue circle and into the red . it can be created with paint , decals , or white duct tape . use whatever medium youve been using or match the star thats on your sternum . |
wear a white crop top . wear athletic shorts . wear white gloves . wear sneakers . style your hair . wear light blue contact lenses . wear purple eyeshadow . cover any problem areas . wear mascara . wear eyeliner . carry around a basketball . | how to dress up as lola bunny | lolas top was a white crop top showing her stomach with the tunes squad logo printed on . make the space jam jersey by using fabric transfer paper and finding the tunes squad logo and lolas number 10 . you will also need to paint the edges of the shirt with dark blue fabric paint . if you dont want to go through all the trouble you can simply order the top from online , and if you dont feel comfortable wearing a crop top , wear a tank top instead . for the shorts there are two options . you can either wear plain dark blue high - waisted shorts or you can wear white high - waisted shorts . if you decide to wear white shorts , then you need to paint the edges with dark blue fabric paint . lola does wear white gloves in space jam . check around the house for some white gloves to wear or you can buy a pair at a low price from the store . since lola is a basketball player , you should wears sneakers rather than other shoes , preferably white high tops . although lola doesnt wear shoes in the movie , wearing plain white high tops will match the costume perfectly . lola has blonde hair tied into a high pony . comb your hair , making sure its free of any knots or tangles , starting from the ends and working your way up . pull your hair into a high pony and secure with a blue scrunchie or hair tie . use a wig to really resemble lola . lola has stunning blue eyes . purchase some contact lenses and carefully put them in your eye . keep in mind this is optional . apply a white eyeliner on your lids this will help the purple pop out more . take a shimmery purple eyeshadow and apply it to your lids . using a good quality concealer , dab some over problem areas such as blemishes , spots , and dark circles to achieve lolas face . start off by curling your lashes this is optional , but it will give your lashes more length . apply a couple coats of mascara , making sure it doesnt look clumpy to complete the eye look . you can also wear falsies if you prefer . wing your eyeliner using a liquid or gel eyeliner . rest your arm on a hard surface and your hand in your face to prevent your hands from shaking . challenge your friends to a basketball game lola does love basketball after all |
wear some sort of tiger costume . try to act like a cat in general . adopt hobbes mannerisms . | how to dress up as hobbes from calvin and hobbes | a homemade one could consist of a long sleeved orange shirt and pants with black stripes drawn on . white gloves and shoes for paws . a headband with black cat ears on it . orange cloth to use as a tail . face paint paint your face white and your nose black whiskers are optional . hobbes was inspired by a house cat named sprite , so hes really a tigercat mix . here are few specific characteristics to imitate pretend that tuna is your favorite food . hobbes tends to prowl the house at night trying to find cans of tuna . lurk behind corners or doors waiting to pounce on people . act like you are overjoyed to see them . hobbes enjoys tackling calvin when he gets home from school . nap often . hobbes enjoys sleeping in and reading calvins comics while he is at school . although hobbes is an animal he has a lot of human qualities and habits as well . have lots of common sense . hobbes refuses to cooperate when calvin suggests something dangerous or daft . do not interfere with trouble - making beyond a few oblique warnings . after all you wont get in trouble , will you insist that tigers are superior to humans . if someone asks you why humans exist , answer tiger food and grin evilly . brag about tigers and your abilities constantly . be susceptible to girls , and mention smoochies often . be an intellectual . be a great artist and help others with their homework . hobbes often ends up doing calvins projects or reading his books . act kindly towards people and smile a lot . hobbes is almost always polite . |
get a box . remove the bottom of a large cardboard box . use a box cutter or sharp pair of scissors to cut the cardboard away in a smooth , even line . cut holes for the arms and head . paint a white undercoat . paint a color overcoat . cut out circles of painted cardboard . you will need six even circles , each with a diameter that measures about 18 of the box height . attach the circles to the box . wear a matching color beneath the box . | how to make a lego costume 1 | the box must be tall enough to cover the entire torso of the intended wearer and about shoulder - wide . do not get a box that extends below the knees or past the elbows , as either trait will make it impossible to move around in . ideally , the box will end just above the hips and at the shoulder line so that the wearer will still have no difficulties moving around . the depth of the box should be no larger than the width , but you may opt for a box with a more shallow depth to make it easier to move around in . at a minimum , the box only needs to be deep enough for the intended wearer to fit into . tape up the other sides of the box to prevent the cardboard flaps from coming loose . the hole for the head will need to be in the center of the top while the holes for the arms will need to be along the sides and toward the top . use a box cutter or sharp pair of scissors to cut circles out for the arms and head . begin with the head . either gauge the space needed for the head or measure the diameter of the wearers head with a ruler or tape measure . cut the hole for the head as near to the middle of the top as possible . slip the box over the wearer before cutting out the arm holes . the exact distance from the top of the box to the top of the arm holes may vary depending on the individual wearing the costume , and so gauging it with the eye after slipping the box on is the best way to determine where the arm holes should go . usually , this will be about 2 - 3 inches 5 - 7 . 6 cm below the top of the box , along the sides . each hole needs to be at least as wide as the widest part of the wearers arm . cover the top and all sides of the box with white spray paint or white acrylic craft paint . the white paint creates a blank slate of sorts , making it easier for the final color to show accurately without being tinted by the color of the cardboard . use a non - glossy , matte paint . you need to use a type of paint that other paint will stick to , making matte paint a far better choice than glossy paint . use spray paint or craft paint to cover the box with a primary color . red is the most classic color for a lego brick , but you could also paint the box blue or yellow . multiple colors are an especially good idea if you have multiple people attending the same function as lego bricks . opt for bright , solid shades , like fire engine red . both glossy and matte finishes work for this layer of paint , but spray paint is preferable to acrylic craft paint since paint applied by spray tends to be smoother than paint applied with brushes . you may need multiple coats of paint , but applying the white layer before the color layer should reduce the total number of color coats . dont worry about getting paint on the inside of the box as you work . it makes no difference whether the inside of the box remains clean or gets accidentally coated in paint . the circles should be primed with white paint and painted with the same color as the rest of the box . a good idea is to save the cardboard bottom you cut out from the box , cut out your circles from that , and paint the circles using the same paint used on the rest of the costume . additional cardboard may still be needed , though . use a stencil , cookie cutter , or compass to draw and cut out perfectly round circles . instead of using cardboard , you could also use round , shallow food tubs , like the kind holding ice cream or margarine . paint these using spray paint or craft paint approved for use with plastic . use a hot glue gun to secure the cardboard circles onto the front of the box in two columns with three rows each . the columns and rows should all be evenly aligned , with even spacing between each one . you may need to use a ruler or tape measure to mark out the two even columns and three even rows . do this by dividing the width of the box into three even sections and the height into four even sections . draw light pencil lines marking off each section , and place the center of one circle over each intersection of lines . erase the lines when done . before putting on the lego costume , the wearer should slip on a long - sleeve shirt and long pants that closely match the color of the box . the shades do not need to be the exact same , but they should be similar . for instance , if you painted a bright red lego , wear clothes in other bright shades of red . |
create a lego brick body . alter sonotube to create a head . cut the sonotube so that the height is roughly 4 inches 10 cm taller than the length between the base of the wearers neck and the top of the wearers head . attach a small circle onto the top of the painted sonotube . paint and divide two leg - length boxes . spray paint two length - length boxes black or dark blue . wear yellow mittens and black shoes . | how to make a lego costume 2 | the body of the lego man should be a basic lego brick without the circles or connecting links pasted on . remove the bottom from a torso - length and shoulder - width cardboard box . cut holes out for the head and arms , and paint the box red . if you feel a little more daring , you could try creating a shirt pattern on the front of the box . spray paint the box white and draw a collar and two pockets on the front . outline these features with black paint , and use a pencil and paintbrush to paint a red tie on the front . underneath the box , wear a long - sleeve shirt that matches the color of the cardboard torso . cover the top of the sonotube with a cardboard circle and cut out two holes for the eyes . sonotube is a type of thick cardboard cylinder usually used for forming round concrete columns . you can use any cardboard or styrofoam cylinder large enough to fit over your head , however . place the sonotube over a flat piece of cardboard and trace a circle that perfectly matches the diameter of the tube . cut this circle out with scissors or a box cutter and glue it to the sonotube with craft glue or hot glue . gauge where the eye holes need to be by holding the sonotube next to the wearers head . use a pencil to mark off where they eye level of the lego head needs to be . draw and cut out your eye holes at this level . spray paint the entire cylinder yellow . draw a smile beneath the eye holes using black paint and a paintbrush . paint a small , thin , round container or circular piece of cardboard yellow and glue it to the top of the sonotube . the circle should be half the diameter of the sonotube . use craft glue or hot glue to attach the circle to the sonotube . the two centers should be aligned . cut the boxes in half at knee - height and fix them together with heavy - duty craft wire . the boxes should be just wide enough for the wearers legs to fit through and just long enough to reach from the top of the leg to the top of the foot . make sure that the boxes are snug on the wearers legs to help keep them in place . cutting the box in half at the knee allows the wearer to bend at the knee . punch even holes in the top and bottom of each half and thread wire through the holes to connect the two halves together . the wire will keep the leg halves together while allowing the wearer to continue bending the knee . also connect the legs to the torso box using the same heavy - duty craft wire . punch a hole in the bottom of the torso box on each side and another hole in the tops of each top leg halves . use thin yellow mittens to mimic the appearance of lego man hands . wear shoes that match the color of your lego man pants , whether those are black or blue . make sure to wear mittens , not gloves . you should not wear anything that has separate fingers . |
get her pink look . put your hair up really high into pigtails on your head . wrap black ribbons around each pigtail . try to find a pale foundation because jinx has quite pale skin . find pink contacts . consider using blush . jinx has a very small mouth . try to find a black dress with purple stripes up the side . find or fashion a black choker with a purple jewel hanging on it . put a purple shawl over your dress like jinx has . find black and purple tights or knee high socks . find black and purple heels . | how to dress like jinx from teen titans | jinx has pink hair so you need to make your hair pink . you can use temporary hair dye or you can use a hair coloring spray . use hair gel to make it look pointy at the top . , jinx also has pink eyes . jinx has really pink cheeks so try to make them as similar as hers . use foundation or powder and lipstick to make your mouth appear smaller . if you cant , you can paint the sides purple with fabric paint . , if you cant find them just wear black heels . |
wear a jacket . put on a black t - shirt with a white collar and short sleeves . wear blue jeans . cuff your pants at the bottoms . wear sneakers . select the relevant hat version . take some thin green gloves . make a pokéball . grab a backpack . obtain a toy pikachu . prepare your hair . be a storyteller . | how to dress up as ash from pokemon | ash wears a jacket that is blue on top and white on the bottom . the jacket could be substituted for a solid blue or jean jacket . the jacket is best if its blue with yellow buttons . should you feel the urge to take the jacket off , ash wears a solid black shirt underneath . , keep it simple . there are over three different versions of ashs hat , but the most recent is red on the bill , sides and back of the hat , and white in the front . there is a blue pokéball in the middle of the front of the hat . if youre a good artist , you could make this yourself , but if art is not your strong suit you can buy an ash hat on ebay . find an advanced generation hat . you can also wear an ash hat . these should be fingerless , so if theyre not that way already , cut the fingers off the gloves . alternatively , purchase one . carry it around with you . see tips for making a pokéball . ash travels a lot , so carry a backpack in a solid color . pink is to be avoided . fill it with pokéballs , a pokédex , and anything else necessary . you might want to consider getting a pikachu stuffed animal and carrying it on your shoulder like ash does . alternatively , get someone to dress up as pikachu and accompany you . ash has short black hair in his trademarked spike style . this can be accomplished with washout hair dye if your hair isnt black , and lots of hair gel . or , if you want to save yourself the trouble you could buy a short black wig , people wont notice if it isnt perfect . spike your hair at the ends . your version of ash will be more entertaining if you have lots of stories about your adventures in the different pokémon regions , people you met while traveling , especially challenging gym battles , etc . |
go for pink t - shirts and blouses . get high waisted acid wash jeans and shorts . look for casual dresses in shades of pink . wear heels , even with casual outfits . get a small pink purse or a pink backpack . consider a push up bra or a corset . go dramatic like barbie with a long gown . look for pink platform heels . get a small sparkly clutch or shoulder purse . wear sparkly jewellery . finish your night out look with a faux fur sole . buy a blonde wig . straighten your hair for a barbie look . wear headbands and other hair accessories . use eyeshadow in pink shades . apply blue contact lenses . finish your look with pink lipstick . | how to dress like barbie | everyone knows that barbies favorite color is pink . play up the pink in your wardrobe by wearing pink t - shirts and blouses . you can vary the shades of pink in your wardrobe by going for hot pink or pale pink . you may even find pink t - shirts with rhinestones on them , adding an extra barbie - like sparkle to your outfits . there is currently a barbie themed fashion line released by the makers of barbie , mattel . this clothing collection is available in adult sizes , featuring items that are based on the actual outfits of barbie . you can find this clothing collection online and in clothing retailers like forever 21 and lord taylor . barbie is also known for her classic , 80s style , including her fondness for high waisted acid wash jeans and shorts . look for your own pair of acid wash jeans at the mall or online . get a pair of acid wash shorts too for summer days when you want to rock the barbie look . if youre looking for a more feminine day look , you can go for casual dresses in shades of pink , like hot pink , pale pink , or pastel pink . the dresses should have a figure flattering shape , like a - line or cinched at the waist . that way , they will appear more in the style of barbie , who is known for her tasteful and feminine appearance . barbie is also known for her perfectly shaped plastic feet , made to fit into any plastic pair of heels you can imagine . emulate this by wearing high heels or shoes with a slight heel , even with casual outfits . for comfort , you may decide to wear shoes with a short heel for everyday wear and higher heels for important appointments or meetings , where you want to look a bit more barbie - like . accessorize like barbie by using a small pink purse or a pink backpack for your school books or your important items . look for bags in a material like vinyl or leather , as barbie is never without her purse , even for casual days out . if you are an adult dressing up like barbie , you may want to integrate a push up bra or a corset into your day and night look to emulate the shape of barbie . you could stuff the push up bra so you have larger breasts and pull the corset tight so your proportions are exaggerated in the waist area . if you are a child or a young person dressing up like barbie , you can skip this step . when barbie gets dressed up for a night out on the town , she goes big with a long gown . look for a long gown with sparkles or a sparkle design . you can also go for gowns in luxurious looking fabrics like satin , lace , and chiffon . if you still want to appear dramatic and glamorous like barbie , but you arent comfortable in long gowns , you can still wear shorter dresses that sit just below your knees . go for dresses in fabrics like satin or lace , and in barbies signature pink color . go full barbie in the shoe department by wearing pink platform heels with a sparkly finish . you can also look for heels with unique touches , like fur buckles or bows , to have fun with your barbie look . barbie is never without her purse and you should not be without one either . compliment your night out look with a small pink sparkly clutch or a small shoulder purse . you can give your purse an extra element of barbie by including a keychain on it that says barbie or a fuzzy pink keychain to symbolize barbie . accessorize your barbie look with sparkly jewellery or possibly real diamonds . a gemstone or diamond necklace , as well as diamond earrings , can really add some barbie glamour to your look . barbie is all about fun and bold statement pieces , like a faux fur stole to compliment her dress or a faux fur jacket in a bold pink shade . cap off your night out look with a unique and interesting statement piece to really rock the barbie style . if you do not have blonde hair but are looking for the classic barbie look , you may consider buying a blonde wig to look even more like barbie . you should look for a synthetic or human hair wig in platinum blonde , with long , straight , perfect strands . you can transform your natural hair into a barbie look by straightening it so it falls long and straight down your shoulders and back . do a center part so your hair more closely resembles barbie and use hairspray to remove any fly aways or frizzy hairs . you want to achieve a very clean and perfect hair look . to change up your barbie hair look , you may want to curl the ends of your hair with a curling iron . create loose curls for a more relaxed barbie look , but make sure they look well done and put together , as barbie often looks perfect . barbie often accessorizes her hair with pink headbands made of lace and sparkly materials , as well as pink ribbons and hair clips . give your hair the barbie treatment and integrate pink hair accessories that compliment your outfit to more closely resemble barbie . apply eyeshadow in shades of pink to emulate barbies makeup . you can also use fake eyelashes to get the doll - like look . apply the fake lashes on your top and bottom lashes to compliment your eyeshadow . to really get into the barbie look , you can transform your eyes so they match barbies blue eyes . use contact lenses with blue irises to make your eyes match barbies eyes . round out your barbie look by applying a pink shade of lipstick . make sure the lipstick has gloss , as barbie often wears glossy lipstick . |
find the right pattern . print the pattern onto poster paper . prepare the box . glue the hair to the top of the box . adhere the remaining pieces to the sides of the box . cut eye holes . wear an aqua t - shirt and jeans . opt for gray shoes , if possible . cut squares from green felt . adhere the felt squares to a green sweat suit . wear dark shoes . dress in all black clothing . consider carrying a box . find the right patterns . print the patterns . cut around the shapes . adhere the pieces onto foam board . cut the board . | how to make a minecraft costume | free patterns for minecraft character heads are available online , or you can choose to make your own on your computer . once you have the right pattern , save the pattern files to a thumb drive . to search for a pattern , go to your favorite search engine and type in adequate search terms like minecraft steve head pattern or creeper head pdf . a few popular—and free—patterns can be found here steve head httpwww . stevelange . net20111024making - your - own - minecraft - steve - head - from - pdfs creeper head httpstlmotherhood . comwp - contentuploads201310creeper - mask - and - sides . pdf enderman head httppixelpapercraft . compapercraft50904699f7e521e71f00003clife - size - enderman - head alternatively , you can use any high - resolution image of the desired characters head and enlarge all five sides to a size of 11 - inches by 11 - inches 28 - cm by 28 - cm . take the saved pattern to copy shop and print off all five sides of the head . if you have a large printer with plenty of ink at home , you might be able print the pattern yourself . for most people , however , your local copy shop is a better option . print the patterns in poster setting with a tile scale of 100 and an overlap of 0 . 005 inches 0 . 0127 mm . the pattern will need to be printed on 11 - inch by 17 - inch 28 - cm by 43 - cm paper . youll need a cardboard box shaped as an 11 - inch 28 - cm cube . you can either buy an 11 - inch 28 - cm cubical box or trim down a larger box so until all three dimensions length , width , height are 11 inches 28 cm long . tape the bottom of the box closed , if necessary . fold the flaps on the top side into the box to create an opening . if the flaps threaten to fall back down when the box is inverted , tape them to the inside of the box . turn the box upside - down so that the closed bottom is now the top . coat the new top with spray adhesive or glue from a standard glue stick , then carefully press the hair portion of the pattern onto the box . note that you will need to trim off any excess white paper from the pattern image before adhering the image to the box . there will probably be some overlap onto the sides of the box . you can hold this overlap down with additional glue or clear tape . work around all four sides of the box , gluing the rest of the head portion on one side at a time . as with the hair , you will need to trim away any excess white paper before gluing the pattern images to the side of the box . use spray adhesive or a standard glue stick to adhere the pattern pieces to the box . make sure that the pattern pieces match up appropriately . in other words , the back image of the head should lie on the opposite side of the box as the face image , the left side image should be to the left of the face , and the right side image should be to the right of the face . use a box cutter or utility knife to cut out the two square eyes at the front of the face image . this will create eye holes for the wearer to see through . at this point , the head portion of the costume should be finished and read to wear . minecraft steve wears an aqua t - shirt and standard blue jeans . a light blue t - shirt could also work if you are unable to find an aqua shirt . tuck the shirt into the jeans around the right front side . leave it un - tucked on the left side and in the back . the game character wears dark gray shoes , so if you have gray or black sneakers , those would be your best choice for this costume . use scissors to cut out enough squares to cover the arms , legs , and torso of the costume wearers body . s youll need to use four to five different shades of green . the exact number of felt squares youll need will vary depending on the size of the wearer . for a small boys costume , you will need approximately 30 sheets of 8 - inch by 11 - inch 20 - cm by 28 - cm felt . try to keep the consistently sized . cut them out so that they are approximately 3 inches 7 . 6 cm to 4 inches 10 cm in lengthwidth . glue the squares of green felt onto a green sweatshirt and green sweatpants . use a hot glue gun for best results . if you are unable to find a green sweat suit , opt for a gray or black one . arrange the squares side by side and randomize the pattern as well as possible . only apply a small dab of glue to all four corners of each square before sticking it to the material . green sneakers are hard to come by , but gray or black shoes will work adequately well for this costume . endermen are entirely black , so the body of the costume should consist of a long - sleeve black t - shirt , black pants , and black shoes . endermen also have notable long arms , so you could mimic this effect by wearing an oversized long - sleeve shirt with arms that extend well below your waist . endermen are often seen carrying blocks in the game , so you can enhance the costume by carrying around a small cubical box or block . consider painting the block to look like dirt , grass , gravel , sand , or tnt . alternatively , you can carry around a fake flower . endermen can carry tulips , orchids , dandelions , poppies , and other flowers in the game , making this another worthwhile accessory for your costume . you should be able to find free patterns for the players diamond sword and diamond pickaxe online , but you may also be able to create them on your computer . save the pattern to a thumb drive once you find the right one . go to your favorite search engine and try searching along the lines of free minecraft pickaxe pattern or diamond sword costume printable . you can find free printable patterns here diamond pickaxe httpkerryannmorgan . comwp - contentuploads201310minecraft - pickaxe - template - pdf . pdf diamond sword blade httpkerryannmorgan . comwp - contentuploads201310diamond - sword - template - 1 - pdf . pdf diamond sword handle httpkerryannmorgan . comwp - contentuploads201310minecraft - diamond - sword - 2 - pdf . pdf another option is to find high - resolution images of the diamond pickaxe andor diamond sword and enlarge them on your computer until they are roughly 11 inches 28 cm wide by 17 inches 43 cm long . print the patterns onto 11 - inch by 17 - inch 28 - cm by 43 - cm paper . if your home printer is capable of printing onto paper that large , you can print the patterns out at home . consider using heavy cardstock or photograph paper to maximize the image quality . another option would be to take the files to your local copy shop and print them out there . the image quality will be better , and if youre already going there to print out the patterns for the costume head , you can get these patterns printed out during the same trip . use scissors to cut around the images in the pattern . trim off as much excess blank space as possible . you should cut around the images , but you do not need to worry about cutting around every block during this step . the only place you need to be precise at are the edges where separate pieces the blade image and the handle image will join together . open edges can be roughly cut . lightly coat the back of each pattern image with spray adhesive , then firmly press the image onto foam core board . allow the glue to dry . a standard glue stick can be used instead of spray adhesive if desired . use foam core board instead of using craft foam board . foam core board is stiffer and more durable , making it ideal for use with costume accessories . arrange the separate pieces of each tool onto the foam board in the proper order . in other words , the handle of each tool must be centered and connected to the blade of the corresponding tool . if necessary , use a metal l - ruler to match the angle of the handle to the angle of the blade . use a utility knife to cut round the entire perimeter of each tool . once the tool is cut , it should be ready to use for your costume . during this step , you will need to make precise cuts around each block of the perimeter . place the foam onto a hard garage floor or cutting board before cutting out the pieces . you will need to apply enough pressure for the knife to cut cleanly through both the paper and foam . |
find and paint a yellow shirt with brown stripes . find or buy a pair of yellow pants . add some shoes . prepare the ears . make a tail . paint your face . add a few extras . | how to dress up as pikachu from pokemon | if you dont have a yellow t - shirt on hand , you can either purchase one from a clothing store or dye a white t - shirtlong sleeve shirt with yellow fabric dye . you want to make sure that you find a shade that closely matches the color of pikachus fur , which is a bright school bus yellow . after this , paint three brown stripes on the back . these stripes should be horizontal and 2 - 3 inches thick . you also want to make sure they go from one side of your back to the other in a semi - oval shape . if you dont have brown paint , you can also use black . you can choose either jeans , leggings , or sweatpants . however , you want to make sure that you are matching the shade of yellow to the color of your shirt . if you cant find the exact shade , just try to get it as close as you can . you also want to use a pair you dont mind ruining with glue and paint as youll be attaching a tail to them later . any type of shoe works , though yellow flats or slippers work best as they somewhat resemble pikachus feet . if you dont have yellow flats or slippers , just go for any kind of yellow shoe or sneaker . try to avoid sandals , though - pikachu doesnt have human toes and you shouldnt show yours off cheap tenniscanvas shoes are really easy to color yellow with markers , or dye . if you cant or dont want to buy pikachu ears , feel free to make your own . a yellow headband and cardboard works – just color the cardboard yellow and the tips black and fold it into a cone - like shape , then glue it onto the headband . you can also use felt and black paint . simply cut the felt into the shape of pikachus ears , making sure you have four pieces - two for each ear . then hot glue the sides together and stuff them with cotton or crumpled paper . the simplest way to do this is with cardboard . simply cut a large piece into a lightning bolt shape and then color most of it yellow except for the very bottom . you want the part that attaches to your pants to be brown . once youve finished , you can either stick the tail in a back pocket , tapestaple it , or hot glue it on . similar to the ears , you can also use felt to make the tail . for example , take a large yellow piece of felt and cut two mirror lightning bolt shapes . then , hot glue the edges together and stuff it with cotton and crumpled paper . since this tail will be heavier , you may want to hot glue the tail to your pants in multiple places . you should be able to find a makeup or face paint kit in any craft store like joann fabrics or michaels . you can also find them on amazon for around 10 - 15 . once you match a yellow to the rest of your outfit , paint the entirety of your face with it - avoiding your eyes . then , use red paint or blush to paint your cheeks . since you want the color on your cheeks to be a perfect circle , try tracing the bottom of a glass or similar round object before you paint it in with red . once youve finished your cheeks , paint the tip of your nose black . if you dont feel comfortable painting your whole face , feel free to only paint your cheeks and nose . whichever face paint you use , make sure you arent allergic to any of the ingredients first . if you really want to push it , say youre going to a halloween party , get some yellow gloves and paint whatever part of your body isnt covered yellow . or , get a long - sleeved shirt and long pants to be completely covered . |
find and cut a length of blue material . fold over about 12 and inch of the the material on the long sides and sew with blue thread for a more finished appearance . do not fold over and sew a seam , measure the headband to be twice the width it should be , and add 12 inch for seam allowances . press the seams by ironing them flat . turn the tube of fabric inside out , so that the top side of the fabric is now facing out . fold the band in half again so that the two ends are together , and sew them shut . press the seams and turn the band inwards . | how to make rikkus from ffx 2 costume 1 | it should be long enough to be tied around your head , and wide enough to go from about the top of your forehead to the middle of your scalp . alternatively , stretchy material can be used , so no tying will be necessary . , try your best to find blue spandex , as this will make the headband as painless as possible . then , fold the piece of fabric in halfwith the side you want to be seen on the inside , and then sew a seam along the open sides to close them up . , if it is possible , use a curved needle to stitch the band into the mesh of your wig so that it wont move around . make sure to hide the stitches by only sewing on the inside layer . there should be no visible seams . |
buy a pair of gloves in leather color bordeaux is better or dark brown . make the gloves fingerless to the first knuckle . sew the finger cuts , so the gloves wont break . buy leather or faux - leather material if you cant afford the gloves . | how to make rikkus from ffx 2 costume 2 | , use a pattern to cut and shape them . |
cut the shapes similar on the cloth and sew it . you must make a little bag , so you take the right sizes on you body . now cut in the cloth also a little loop , where then you will insert the belt . remember to sew it not in the center of the bag , but more in height size . now put the eyelets on the opening and then over this sew the orange laces then in second moment you will insert in the eyelets hole , so the bag will rest close . for the belt you make it always in same cloth of the bag , remember to sew it in double layer , so it will be more resistant . now insert in it the press stud you can insert it like closing or like decoration , check it in official rikkus image . then when the belt will be ready , put in it also the buckle . take a similar buckle without steel bar in the middle and make it with a steel lamination or in other metals , that you can find in hardware store and attach it with strong glue loctite or fuse it with oxyhydrogen flame . the last thing , to do stay the bags more swollen , you can insert inside them a piece of foam rubber . | how to make rikkus from ffx 2 costume 3 | , this type of buckle is difficult to find , so you can customize it . , |
for the shoes use a pair of boots in leather , and cut the upper part vertically to triangle . then glue another piece of leather under the triangle , so the triangles stay open . then take some acrylic color blue and white and paint the boots , to make sure that the colors dont mix use paper tape to divide the parts . first you give the blue and then the white . now you put the eyelets on the back of the boots , and then you put in the eyelet the yellow shoelaces . now you take some silk white ribbon and with glue you make the decoration on the border of the boots . | how to make rikkus from ffx 2 costume 4 | , |
the right procedure for this is to take some panties similar to a tanga and to copy the model . when you have copied the model in a paper , you bring it on the cloth you use the same cloth that you used for the bra . it is better to use the yellow lycra . when you have cut and sew it , take two strips of orange lycra or other flexible cloth , is better to use the same orange lycra of the bra or to find a similar color cloth . sew this two strips at the border of the tanga , if you make them in flexible cloth , they will stay on , in your hips without problems . remember that the orange strips are really important in this pieces of the costume , because you will see only them over the skirt . this is the correct method , but if you have haste you also can sew the strips over the skirt . but the result is not so wonderful | how to make rikkus from ffx 2 costume 5 | , |
see the model of the sleeve in an official rikkus image , cut it on the paper and bring it on the cloth remember to do this with open model and not already close now sew the hem of the sleeve , but leave open it , you will close it with the ribbon . cut always in the cloth eight strips , these will became the strips for the ribbons . now sew them in the border of the sleeve , in specular mode as you see in image n . 1 . for more security is better that you close the top side of the sleeve and insert in it an elastic strip , so the sleeve will rest on your arm without problem . the sleeves are ready , you must only tie the strip and to do the ribbons . if you have some friend you wear the sleeves and ask at your friend to tie the ribbons , while if you are alone , tie the ribbons before to wear the sleeves | how to make rikkus from ffx 2 costume 6 | , |
take two bras cup with triangle shape . cover them with yellow lycra . now take a strip of orange lycra or silk and sew it around the bras cup covered with yellow lycra . put two eyelets on every bras cup over the attached orange strip here you will put the orange laces , when you will link the two cups . now sew a little yellow lycra strip at the two cups remember to do this in lycra , because it must be flexible , so also without fastening you can wear the bra , without break it or open it with orange laces . then sew a short black leather belt with a buckles at the high side of the cup . when you finished this , put in the buckles a long black leather belt , that will go from a cup to other cup . so you finished all the rikkus bra . note you can do it also without bra cups but i advice for the persons with big breast is better to use the cups . | how to make rikkus from ffx 2 costume 7 | , |
make a skirt , using a similar fabric as rikkus . add any stitching and details . add the pouches , and wear over the visible underwear . | how to make rikkus from ffx 2 costume 8 | rikkus is but very short , but you can make it a few inches longer , if youd like . |
cut the sleeves off of a hooded sweatshirt . wear a button - down shirt . tie a bandana or handkerchief around your neck . tuck the tip of the bandana or handkerchief into the shirt . put the hoodie on over the button - down shirt . wrap a sash around your waist . wear several belts . | how to make an assassins creed costume 1 | if you want to dress like a traditional assassin , you should cut the sleeves off of a white hooded sweatshirt . the hoodie will be worn over a button - down shirt to create the assassins creed hood and tunic . you can also decorate the hoodie using brass studs , patches , or any bits of assassin flare that you may have around the house . put the shirt on as you normally would , but do not button it all the way to the top . instead , leave the top two or three buttons undone . fold the bandana or handkerchief in half diagonally and wrap it loosely around your neck . when the bandana or handkerchief is tied , you want it to drape over your throat . red and white are the colors that are typically associated with the assassins order , but that is not a rule . feel free to use any color scheme that you like . the bandana or handkerchief should be tucked in so that it covers the area of the chest that has been left exposed by the shirt . do not zip it all the way up , however . instead , leave it partially open to expose the bandana and the collar of the button - down shirt that you are wearing underneath . although this is not absolutely necessary , it will add to the overall aesthetic of your assassin costume . wrap the sash around your body so that the loose ends come to drape freely to one side your body . if you do not have a sash , you can use a bright colored t - shirt . since you will not be able to wrap it around your waist , simply fold the t - shirt in half and tuck the the sleeve - end into one of your belts so that it drapes freely to one side of your body . dont thread the belts through any belt loops . instead , wrap the belts around the base of the hoodie and over the sash so that they are fully exposed . the more belts the better . assassins are known for carrying an array of weapons and tools on them at all times . this , of course , required them to craft their own holsters , pouches , and pockets . a small - sized hip or fanny pack would make the perfect accessory pouch for an assassin . |
download the pattern for an assassins creed hood . print two copies of the pattern . cut your patterns out . lay out your fabric and be sure to work out as many wrinkles as possible . lay the patterns on top of your fabric . pin each pattern piece to the fabric . trace the patterns onto the fabric . cut the patterns out leaving a 15mm or 58 of an inch margin all the way around . begin sewing the hood together . sew on the last piece of the section . sew together the next section of the hood . begin sewing together the sides of the hood . complete the side section . repeat the previous two steps for the other side . begin the final assembly . sew the left sections of the hood together . sew the left and right sides together . complete your hood by sewing in the final piece . | how to make an assassins creed costume 2 | many different versions can be found online and downloaded free of charge . this tutorial will use a pattern for connors hood , which can be easily modified to suit any assassin . download the pattern here connors hood template , by yulittle . one will be used for the right side of the hood , and the other for the left . using sharp scissors , cut the patterns out as neatly as you possibly can . the neater you can trim the patterns , the easier it will be to lineup the edges of the hood pieces . the more wrinkles that you can work out , the easier it will be to pin and trim your patterns . carefully arrange the patterns on the fabric one at a time . be sure that the patterns are laying perfectly flat on top of the fabric . sewing pins not needles have a round ball at the end opposite the tip . this helps hold the pin in place and prevents it from sliding out of the fabric or pattern . use tailors chalk to make sure that you do not stain the fabric . do your best to make clean lines . this margin will be your seem allowance , which has not been included in the pattern . the first section that should be sewn together is the back - right section of the hood . start with the two straight and narrow pieces . be sure to lineup the outline marks that you made with the tailors chalk to ensure that the pieces are properly aligned before they are sewn together . sew on the third and final piece to finish constructing the back - right section of your hood . do not trim off any of the excess . these margins will continue to provide you with a seam allowance as you sew all the pieces of your hood together . just as you did with the back - right side , sew together the three panels that will form the back - left portion of your hood . start with the two straight and narrow pieces . you will be constructing five sections that will need to be sewn together to form the final hood . each side section left and right of the hood will be composed of three pattern parts that will need to be sewn together . start with the bottom two pieces of the section . sew on the final piece of the section to complete the section . once you have completed constructing the other side of the hood , you will be ready to begin sewing together all of the sections . you should now have four separate sections left , back - left , right , and back - right . start by sewing the right sections of the hood together . be sure to align the adjoining edges up as best as you can to make sure that all of the pieces of the hood are aligned properly . just as you did with the right , sew the left two sections of the hood together . you should now have a left and right side that is ready to be sewn together . as straight as you can , sew the left and right sides together beginning in the back of the hood . stop just as the seam begins to deviate , forming a diamond cutaway . this diamond piece will form the pointed beak that has become the trademark of an assassins hood . if your sewing skills are up to it , try making a liner for the hood in a contrasting color . traditionally , assassins wore pure white with crimson red highlights , but this was never a rule and was often deviated from . |
measure the size of your arm to determine the dimensions of your vambrace . measure the diameter of your forearm at its widest point . just as you did with the wrist , use a tape measure to measure the diameter of your forearm at its widest point . measure the distance between your wrist and the widest point on your forearm . measure the distance between your wrist and the exact same point where you took your first measurement . begin drawing the vambrace pattern on the inside of the leather . mark the centerline . draw another line that is perpendicular to the center line . make indicator dots for the connecting edges of the vambrace . use a straight edge to connect the dots . cut the pattern out . using a rotary cutter and a straight edge , or a razor , cut the trapezoid pattern out . create a guiding line for the eyelets . use a leather punch tool to create eyelets along the guiding line . lace up the vambrace . decorate your vambrace with brass studs . continue customizing your vambrace . | how to make an assassins creed costume 3 | begin by using a measuring tape to measure the diameter of your wrist . this should be just a few inches before the bend of your elbow . this measurement will determine the length of your vambrace . using tailors chalk , draw a straight line on the inside of your leather , synthetic leather , or suede . the length of the line should match the measurement that you took in step one . this line will be the wrist edge of your vambrace . real leather can be expensive if purchased in large quantities . it can , however , be purchased as sample sheets and scraps for significantly reduced prices . ostrich and alligator leather can also be purchased in samples and have very unique texture surfaces . perfect for making your vambrace stand out . starting in the exact center point of the line that you just made , draw a perpendicular line that matches the measurement that you took in step three . this is the centerline . if the measurement you took in step three was nine - inches , then you want to make your perpendicular line nine - inches long as well . you should have a t that appears to be on its side . this line should be drawn so that it matches the measurement that you took in step two and so that it forms another sideways t intersection . the distance between the two parallel lines should match the measurement that you took in step three . these will be the wrist and elbow edges of your vambrace . do this by making small ticks or hashmarks that are a half - inch from the endpoints of the parallel lines . each line has two endpoints , so you should make four ticks or hashmark . draw a straight line to connect the dots that you made on each of the parallel lines . once you are done , you should have a trapezoid shape that has been sized to the dimensions of your arm . leather shears will work , but are not necessary for working with synthetics . using a straight edge , draw a line that parallels the edge of your vambrace . leave at least a quarter - inch gap between the edge of the vambrace and the guiding line . do this on both edges , on both vambraces . begin a half - inch from the wrist - edge of your vambrace and continue working your way up to the forearm , leaving approximately an inch between each eyelet . the exact amount of eyelets in your vambrace and their spacing is entirely up to you . leather punch tools can be purchased relatively inexpensive online . or , you can use a drill . avoid cutting the eyelets . straight cuts will eventually tear , so be sure to use a leather punch to create circular openings in the leather . just as you would a shoe , begin lacing up your vambrace with a leather shoestring . begin at the wrist and work your way toward the forearm . if the tip of the shoestring has been frayed , wrap it with some masking tape . this will make it easier to insert into the eyelets . since vambraces and hidden blades are unique to each assassin , the exact number of studs and their placement is entirely up to you . brass studs come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be purchased at your local craft store . some studs will need to be pushed into the leather , while others will need to be glued . follow the instructions that come with your studs to be sure that they are properly installed . depending on the type of leather you choose , you may want to decorate your vambrace to make it stand out . this means you can decorate your vambrace to represent any time period or civilization that you choose . remember , each assassin is unique . try embossing or stamping patterns and designs into the leather . try adding a leather strap and buckle to your vambrace . |
start with a freshly washed face . apply face primer . apply the yellow face paint all over your face , but not on lips . apply lip primer . line your lips with pink lip liner . apply the pink lipstick apply the red face paint over the yellow in circles over the cheeks . apply eyeliner , and mascara . apply setting spray and enjoy | how to do pikachu style makeup | the point of this is that there is a lot of stuff in face paint that can make you breakout if not removed before bed . , |
do your homework . check out icons of the west frederic remingtons sculpture by michael d . greenbaum at your library . now that you are a connoisseur , you are prepared to evaluate reproductions . | how to choose a frederic remington sculpture reproduction | visit authentic casts at museums . between reading and looking at the pictures , this book will give you an in - depth education . it also lists locations of authentic casts . you can select reproductions that best represent the artists original work . your newfound expertise will prepare you to best enjoy a reproduction that youve carefully chosen . |
bristle your hair up , and spike the top of your hair . wear a white headband . create lights shirt . wear a white fabric choker . wear a white cargo pants . get small blue patches . wear white suspenders . wear blue and white sneakers with blue laces . | how to dress up as light from twinbee | if you dont have enough hair , then get a wig . , to create a t , use a stencil of a stretched rectangle . tape the corners to prevent the stencil from moving . use white fabric paint for the outline , yellow inside the outline . wait until the paint dries , then move the stencil horizontally or vertically if horizontally is done first to repeat the process . make sure the choker is measured half of your neck . make sure the legs are 4 inches 10 . 2 cm shorter than your legs . use fabric glue to glue them of the wrists of the gloves one on each glove . , |
get a plain orange button - up shirt . wear a pair of ash - grey trousers . get a pair of brown cowboy boots . wear a black vest and a yellow bandana over the shirt . wear a toy pistol holster on a brown belt . put on a pair of black gloves . buy or make a raccoon tail to slip on . make a black mask to wear over your eyes . put on a brown bowler hat . make a pair of ears to glue on to the hat . | how to dress like tennessee kid cooper | make sure it is long - sleeved . , be sure to get a cheap one , as real bowler hats can get pretty pricey . a plastic hat will work just fine . |
choose your zelda . find game - specific character art for the zelda you wish to cosplay . | how to dress as princess zelda from the legend of zelda 1 | generally zelda is depicted as a blue - eyed , blonde young woman wearing an ankle - length pink or white dress . she has a jeweled diadem , wears golden pauldrons shoulder armor with a gold chain suspended between them like a necklace , and has a banner with the triforce falling from her hips held up by a golden belt . she may also wear gold triforce earrings . this will provide detailed front , back and side character and costume sketches . below are the important main details of each zelda . the legend of zelda and zelda ii zeldas only appear briefly . atop their permed blonde hair is a simple gold chain with a suspended red jewel that lies directly over the forehead . they also wear a red bead necklace , and a pink dress with long sleeves and puffed shoulders . zelda iis zelda has a white ribbon and bow trim along the hem of the dress . link to the past zelda wears a red beaded necklace , spiked golden diadem and triforce earrings . her white dress has short sleeves striped with two thin teal lines , a pink torso and a single thick teal stripe near the hem of her dress . she also has a pink apron like - garment that overlaps her skirt . the apron is pink , bordered in orange , and features a red triforce design . this zelda wears small golden pauldrons linked by a chain that runs across her collarbone , and extended gold cuffs that cover her arm from wrist to mid - forearm . her red and gold belt is thick , and has two crests with golden tassels on her left and right hip . her blonde hair falls freely , except for two pieces that lie in front of her ears . zelda from the ocarina of time has two versions a young version and an older version . young zelda wears a white dress with sky - blue long sleeves , puffed to the elbow , and has a pink sleeveless over - tunic that bears the triforce . a golden chain belts her waist , while simple gold bangles adorn both arms . she also wears a gold necklace with a red jewel in the center , and a simple white and pink head cloth with a triforce medallion on her upper forehead . her hair is completely tucked under this head cloth . older zelda wears a sleeveless dress with a two pink stripes , one thick and the other thin , near the hemline . her pink over - tunic no longer extends past her waist the familiar triforce banner hangs from the gold chain instead . she also now wears opera - length gloves and linked pauldrons , and her strawberry blonde hair resembles that of link to the past zelda . oracle of ages and oracle of seasons zelda wears a sleeveless , mandarin - collared pale pink dress . the upper portion torso is a darker lilac color that dips in the back like a shirt - tail hem tunic . her dress has a lilac stripe border near the hem , and she wears a white cape . her accessories are similar to previous zeldas triforce apron in red , blue and gold , opera - length pink gloves , golden diadem , gold pauldrons with chain , golden belt and triforce earrings . her hair is the same as previous zeldas . four swords zelda is very similar to the oracle zelda , except for her hairstyle and pauldrons . she has a ponytail with a small gold comb at the base , along with two red bat - ear like additions flaring from the comb . the pauldrons are absent , however , the golden chain still remains as an adornment for the neckline of her dress . the wind waker , minish cap and spirit tracks zeldas all share a similar design . their dress is dark pink on the torso portion , has a lilac skirt , and is sleeveless . a hint of a white undershirt shows at the sides of the dress near the underarms , and a jagged dark purple stripe runs near the hem of the dress . the triforce hangs from a chunky golden belt , and while the pauldrons are absent the collarbone - skimming golden chain is present and anchors a lilac cowl . opera - length white gloves , two triangular hair ornaments evoking the wind behind each ear , a thick red beaded necklace , and a red - jeweled diadem are the main accessories . these zeldas blonde hair flows freely , and also has two frontal sections lying over each ear . twilight princess and super smash bros zeldas are blueish grey - eyed brunettes with white ribbon - wrapped front hair and a partial french braid . they wear a sleeveless white dress embroidered along the bottom with the royal crest and hemmed with gold . like many other zeldas a purple tunic - like garment covers their torso , and a triforce banner hangs from their hips by a gold belt . the accessories are also similar to past zeldas but more ornate in detail opera - length gloves with subtle embroidery details on the back of the hand and cuffs , jeweled golden pauldrons with chain , and a jeweled belt and diadem . the earrings appear to be thick iron rings , with a small gold triangle on the bottom . they are commonly pictured holding a sword . skyward sword zelda , unlike previous games , is not a princess . she is pictured wearing a pink long sleeve dress that hits below the knee , topped with a white shawl . the dress has a rectangular yellow border along the hem and sleeves , and the neckline has yellow polygon - like details . in the center of her dress bust is a blue diamond . she wears a gold medallion chain and brown wrap belt around her waist , and a blue triforce banner edged with a sky blue border sits on her right hip . this zelda wears practical knee - high brown boots with a fold - over top , and gold bangles on both arms . her hair is blonde , with the two front sections and the low ponytail part wrapped in blue ribbons . |
dress in blue overalls and a red long sleeve t - shirt . add a red cap . stick on a fake mustache . imitate marios physique . add white gloves . wear comfortable brown colored shoes . practice your italian accent . | how to dress up as mario from super mario bros | these dont have to be in great shape , and if you dont have overalls , just wear a red shirt and blue pantsjeans . it is helpful if you can draw or stick on a white circle and a red capital m in it . use a ready - made mustache , or make one from fake furfluff . another alternative is to draw one on if needed . perhaps add some padding around the tummy for a more round appearance . these are trademark mario . mario isnt going to be running around in expensive shoes everyone loves a good mario impression . |
decide if you are buying a zelda dress or making the dress at home . take your hip , waist and bust measurements . make or purchase your pattern . choose your material carefully . pin the fabric to the pattern . start sewing . add embellishments . | how to dress as princess zelda from the legend of zelda 2 | buying a ready - made dress is expensive , but saves time and worrying about the details . modifying and sewing two garments , such as a vest and a sleeveless dress can be a simple way to make a zelda dress . measurements are key for determining what size pattern you need , as well as ensuring the dress fits well . this will allow you to determine how much material you will need , as well as how to cut the dress panels . for more detail on sewing with a pattern , go here . medium - weight cotton weave is generally a good , economical choice as it comes in a wide variety of colors and will not pucker around stitches . , fabric markers allow you to draw designs directly onto the dress and are highly suggested for detail work . |
use fabric markers or sew cut fabric scraps to make the triforce banner . visit a hobby or craft store to find finishing details . buy craft foam for the diadem , triforce earrings , pauldrons and belt . | how to dress as princess zelda from the legend of zelda 3 | this is a key element to nearly every zelda , but the exact color scheme and design should be based off the specific character art . show employees the character art—they may be able to direct you to beads , fake jewels or metal charms that closely match what you need . craft foam is a cheap and durable material that can be easily cut , painted , layered , and reinforced with wire or cloth backing . it is also lightweight and easy to wear . see below for a quick tutorial on how to use craft foam . |
make your armor pattern , piece by piece . trace each pattern onto the craft foam using a pencil . carefully cut out the shapes with scissors . glue each piece together . shape the piece , if necessary , with gentle heat . reinforce with wire or a cloth backing if necessary . to emboss designs , push into the foam with a rounded tip or a ballpoint pen . to make a raised design , either layer on another piece of cut foam , or use 3d fabric paint . seal the foam by brushing with a layer or two of glue . paint it gold , glue on fake jewels . | how to dress as princess zelda from the legend of zelda 4 | to make zeldas diadem , for example , you will have to draw each leaf individually . , foam can tear easily , so go slowly , the foam will go floppy in your hands , but should not start to melt to curve , roll around an object and hold for a few seconds to set . , use smudged black paint to age the accessory if you wish . |
use a cat - eye , neutral eyeshadow look for most zeldas , except the wind waker , minish cap and spirit tracks zeldas , who have blue eyeshadow . most zeldas have a neutral or light pink lip . insert colored contact lens if necessary . purchase fake elf ears from party or costume stores . reference your character art for specific hair details , but generally thin elastic bands , some ribbons , moussehair gel and basic hair braiding skills are all you need . | how to dress as princess zelda from the legend of zelda 5 | , go here for more details style your hair like princess zelda consider styling a wig if your own hair is short , or otherwise difficult to adapt to zeldas hairstyle . |
decide which link you want to be . get a green nightcap . wear a collared , long - sleeve white shirt . put a green tunic over the white shirt , and must be longer than white shirt . put on a reddish - brown belt . wear brown wraps around your wrists . put on a pair of brown gloves . put on white leggings . if you dont have blonde hair , try wearing a wig , put on fake elf ears if you dont have elf ears , try using papier - mâché . put on brown boots . get the sword and shield and other weapons if necessary . use the sword in the left hand right hand in skyward sword or the wii version of twilight princess , and the shield in the right hand left hand in skyward sword or the wii version of twilight princess . enjoy | how to dress up as link from legend of zelda | there are over 10 different links in the series , so this may be a tough choice . the most recognizable link is the one from ocarina of time . check the tips section for ideas on how to cosplay as link from a different game . if you cannot find one , a green wizard hat may work too . if you have any spare fabric , measure your head and cut 2 long triangles . then sew the fabrics to make a hat . if youre wearing a wig , measure them too . if you dont have one , you can use a non - collared shirt and sew a collar on . you can get a tunic pattern from a fabric store and modify it or use an over sized t - shirt as a pattern . if youre going as the twilight princess link , make a bigger tunic from fabric that looks like chainmail . , you can also sew gloves from leather too . tight spandex pants work best . also remember that link has long hair for a guy anyway . the twilight princess and the skyward sword link has short blond hair . elf ears can be bought from a costume store too . you may have to modify it , if it doesnt look like the boots that link wears . the shield can be made with wood , and the sword with wood and duct tape . you can also use fun foam to make the master sword and shield . and youre link protect zelda from ganondorf |
develop an interest in a particular area of art , history or science . be detail - oriented . volunteer at a museum or similar institution . get your undergraduate degree . get your graduate degree . adopt a research project and publish it . be willing to work your way up . consider getting your phd . | how to become a museum curator | while curators at smaller museums are jacks - of - all - trades , most museum curators are experts in a particular area of the arts , sciences or history . your particular area of interest may stem from childhood , or you may acquire it as you begin your formal studies . if you have several related areas of interest , you may want to investigate several of them further . this will help you broaden your eventual job search to both smaller , local and larger , national museums . coupled with the ability to serve as an expert or handle a wide range of duties is the ability to pay attention to small details . being detail - oriented will serve you in handling such duties as figuring out the best way to preserve a waterlogged wooden artifact , tracking inventory and submitting an object to radioactive dating or x - ray analysis to find out where and when it was created . in addition to stimulating your interest in your planned area of expertise , youll gain an inside understanding of how the kind of institution you want to work for works . youll definitely want to intern at a museum while in college , but you may also want to look at opportunities to be a docent while still in high school to whet your interest and wet your feet . to become a museum curator , youll most likely want to major in history or art history for your bachelors degree . in addition to museum studies , youll also want skills in chemistry and physics , design , business administration , human resources , marketing and public relations . youll need to sharpen your writing skills for publication in scholarly journals , for writing texts or audio tracks to accompany public displays and to request grants to fund research projects . you may also want to learn one or more foreign languages . in addition to history or art history , areas you may wish to get your masters degree in include curatorship , restoration science and chemistry . with the right undergraduate background , an mba is also a valid graduate degree when seeking to become a museum curator . you may want to have more than one masters , each in a separate specialization , to increase your marketability as a museum curator . publication credits are important in getting recognition as an expert in your field , which in turn can lead to becoming a curator . just as many businesses promote from within , so do many museums . you may work your way up from cataloger or restorer to curatorial assistant to curator . if you plan to become the curator of a national museum or deal in more science - related fields of study , your opportunities will be better if you get a phd . for other museum curator positions , it isnt as necessary . |
peruse the markets and art galleries . visit the galleries more than once . familiarize yourself with the dealers . develop a relationship with trusted dealers . negotiate the purchase price . know about your payment options . | how to buy art | if you begin at art fairs , you will learn to what you are drawn and the galleries that carry those artists . art fairs will give you a starting point so that you can narrow your gallery search down and save a lot of time visiting ones that dont feature what you want shopping for art can be compared to shopping for any other large purchase . go back to the galleries that have the pieces that interest you and take note of the prices they want because , if you are visiting local art galleries , they will most likely carry the similar pieces by the same artist and you can get the best deal . once youve pared the list of galleries down to a few ones that you like , dont be afraid to talk to the dealers and ask others about them . this will give you an idea of who you like and who is most trusted by getting opinions and learning of past experiences . there is immense value in being a valued customer . when shopping for art , nurse a rapport with gallery owners so that they will make you aware of the best values and the newest pieces coming into the gallery before other buyers . artwork can be expensive , and the prices are very often negotiable . after you have compared values at a few art galleries , you will have a good idea what a piece is worth and can make an offer that you and the dealer will both feel is fair . inexperienced buyers often believe that they have to walk in and pay for the piece in full , up front . this isnt the case , and you should find out what your payment options are as well as the dealers return and exchange policies . |
decide in which room and on which wall you wish to hang the oil painting . theme the choice of theme will have a great impact on the selection of buying painting online like a vintage theme which could have a big pot for flowers , low wooden seating arrangement and wooden carvings of ducks and elephants are used for decoration . natural lighting availability of light will have impact on deciding whether paintings needs to be bright in color or dull shaded paintings can be used for room décor . wall colors buy paintings with a brown color theme look good on a green colored wall and look appealing with a wooden sofa with cream color upholstery . furniture color with black sofas and dark shades furniture , most all types of paintings can go but with light shades furniture , try to look out for a contrasting painting while taking care of overall home décor . you can also decide upon the subject depending upon the character and décor of your room . vaastu and feng shui simple steps while choosing paintings can make the entire home more friendly taking care of both vaastu and feng shui compliance . decide whether you want to buy an oil painting of a particular genre or a particular piece by a certain artist . decide on the material of the painting . measure and note down the approximate size of the space where you have decided to hang the painting . browse the gallery and check the paintings in their largest size to get an idea of the actual size . keep the resolution of your computer screen at the maximum setting when checking out oil paintings in an online art gallery . fix your budget . determine whether you want to buy framed artwork or unframed . read the policy documents such as privacy policy and terms and conditions of the online art gallery carefully . check out the payment options and which credit cards and debit cards the online art gallery accepts . | how to buy oil paintings online | leather is a major ornament in vintage style which is used in lamp shades and other accessories of the home décor . look out for indian or classic paintings which are traditional in nature having ethnic style and aged look . proper choice of artificial lights will also have a bearing on this as then one may also opt for dark shades while buying painting . indian paintings usually have bold and bright colors which may be used even in areas where light are not ample . orange color painting looks good on a white color wall and pink color painting mixes well with a peach color wall . a black and white combination painting is a show stopper and matches literally with all wall colors . modern furniture involving only minimal wood can be a base to go for frame - less canvas prints or gallery wrap paintings . for a room with minimalist furniture , go for something bright . for a heavily furnished room , choose something light with a simple design . also keep in mind the color of the wall . for instance , a spacious living room with an adequate floor area and wide walls done in pastel shades would look classy with an expansive landscape . for your study which is lined with bookshelves with not too much empty wall space , you can pick an interesting still life or portrait and so on . as per vaastu and feng - shui , painting depicting ‘seven horses , ‘tortoise and laughing buddha have positive effect on the well - being of the house . one can choose cautiously taking care that color combination of paintings match with the other important factors mentioned above . one can also look out for abstract paintings of tortoise , buddha , etc . which may have the same effects . , make up your mind whether you want to have an oil painting done on canvas or on paper and browse the online art galleries accordingly . , it will help you save time and target the paintings which fit into your budget . for unframed paintings , shipping charges are relatively lower . check out the shipping rates , insurance and the return and refund policy in case you are not satisfied with the oil painting . check how long the shipping would take . |
choose a unifying theme . select your most impressive work . contact local artists for submissions . work with different mediums . set a time and date . secure a venue . price your artwork for sale . create promotional materials . get the word out . ask for a helping hand . set up the exhibition space . engage with the public . offer light refreshments . | how to set up an art exhibition | a good art exhibition should be characterized by a prominent theme that ties the different pieces together and makes them feel like part of a larger whole . think carefully about the message you want your exhibition to convey . it could be an image or phenomenon , a feeling or a certain visual technique . the more specific your theme , the better . for instance , black and white is too general to make much of an impact , whereas isolation and womanhood explores a far more interesting pairing of ideas . consider giving your exhibition a name . a catchy title like neon daydreams will help generate attention and point more clearly to the theme being presented . pick out a few of your best or most recent pieces to put on display . if youre holding a solo exhibit meant to highlight your own work , youll need to have anywhere from 10 - 30 individual pieces to show . the theme of the exhibition should be represented in each production . spend the months leading up to the exhibition creating original pieces that you can unveil for the first time on opening night . plan on exhibiting more pieces if the work you do tends to be on the small side . do some research into other artists in your area and see whether they would be interested in taking part in your exhibition . collaborative efforts can be a great opportunity for many different artists to showcase their art at the same event , resulting in a more diverse and well - rounded display . narrow your focus to artists who have a similar style or tend to produce works related to the theme youre presenting . holding an exhibition in conjunction with other artists will also allow you to split the cost of the venue , licensing expenses , framing and promotional materials . be sure to give other artists proper credit for the works theyve contributed . your exhibition doesnt have to exclusively feature paintings or sketches . feel free to solicit works from photographers , sculptors , and other types of visual artists . a wide - ranging selection of works will lend collaborations a dynamic atmosphere and give your patrons more to enjoy . in general , its best to stick with art you can frame , hang and sell . however , you might also consider inviting poets or musicians to perform at the event , especially if their work complements the exhibitions theme . organizing an art exhibition requires an exhaustive amount of coordination , so be realistic about the timeframe you impose on yourself . youll want to start planning your event at least 2 - 3 months in advance to give yourself plenty of time to get prepared . if possible , choose a date near the weekend when more people will be off from work and looking for things to do around town . avoid scheduling your exhibition on or around holidays that might force you to compete for the attention of the public . youll need to have a clear date worked out before you can move on to other phases of planning , such as reserving a venue and advertising . begin searching for a suitable location to hold your exhibition . one obvious option is to rent out studio or gallery space , but keep in mind that youre not limited to traditional art venues—you can also ask around at restaurants , cafes , community centers , churches and area business and see if theyd be willing to help host your event . holding your first exhibition in a more casual setting , like a restaurant or coffee house , can help you get over your jitters . make sure the location you choose is clean , well - lit and large enough to comfortably hold all the art you plan to display . the goal of an exhibition is not just to showcase an artists work but to sell it . once you have pieces to put on display , you can think about how much you want to charge for them . try to set prices that are fair to both you and the buyer , taking into consideration factors like the medium , technical complexity and the labor that went into producing the piece . if youre collaborating with other artists , youll have to work with them to come up with prices for the pieces theyve contributed . not everyone will be able to afford a full - sized painting or original photograph . thats why its a good idea to keep less expensive items on hand , such as smaller works , sketches and print reproductions that you can sell for a lower price . print posters , flyers , pamphlets and one - page informational ads that briefly describe the nature of the exhibition and the kind of artwork that can be seen there . be sure to include key details like the time and date , venue , dress code and entrance cost if applicable . if your exhibition is going to be a high - profile event , you might even consider doing a press release or interview with your local news network . post your advertisements in public places like the local university or art school , coffee shops , clubs or even the community bulletin board at the supermarket . mail out photo cards with the artists bios and samples of their work as personalized invitations . let the people around you know that you have an exhibition in the works . this might involve making an announcement in person or posting the event info on your social media accounts . in some cases , you may even be able to collaborate with the venue to reach a larger audience through their website , press releases or official advertisements . use media sharing apps like instagram , snapchat and tumblr to preview works from your upcoming show . you can also have your friends , family , classmates or coworkers help spread the news about your exhibition by word of mouth . enlist the aid of volunteers , along with professionals like movers , framers and lighting experts . together , youll have an easier time coordinating art dropoffs and pickups , getting the necessary equipment and displays into place and keeping an eye on the artwork to keep it from being damaged or stolen . a dedicated crew can ease the burden of trying to do everything yourself and ensure that the event goes off without a hitch . in addition to movers , it may also be a good idea to hire a photographer or videographer to capture the event on film , and a band or dj to provide subtle musical accompaniment . delegate odd tasks and responsibilities to your team of volunteers to take care of any last - minute preparations . your first order of business will be getting the artwork mounted and situated properly . from there , you can fine - tune the lighting to make sure that each piece is well - lit and plainly visible . envision how you want your visitors to view and interact with the room , then construct a final layout that fulfills this purpose . the theme of your exhibition should be reflected in the floorplan . for an installation on institutional oppression , for example , you might put up signs or ropes to restrict and control your guests movement . dont forget to designate space for a meet - and - greet area , merchandise tables or any other resources you think youll need . as visitors begin arriving , make yourself available to answer questions and describe the artwork that awaits them . this is often the most exciting part of the exhibition for most artists , as it will give you the opportunity to meet the people who will be buying and critiquing your artwork , discuss the finer points of your style and shed some light on your creative process . if you have pieces on display yourself , be sure to stay close so that you can be easily identified as the artist . art exhibitions are social events at their core , so dont be afraid to socialize and have a good time . provide a few foods and beverages for your guests to enjoy as they take in the exhibition . simple offerings like cheese , fruit , finger sandwiches and wine will be enough in most cases . if youre expecting a large crowd , you might spring for cocktail shrimp , miniature quiches , hummus and other more substantial crowd - pleasers . like the rest of the exhibition , your menu should be planned with your venue in mind , as well as the mood youre attempting to set casual or formal and the expected turnout . more established art galleries will sometimes cover the cost of catering big events . |
choose the design you want to use . decide where to draw your rangoli . sketch the design outline on paper . draw your design outline in chalk on the floor . thicken the outline of your design with white chalk . create an adhesive surface if you are using black paper . give dimension to your outline with a white , textured material . choose the materials you will use to fill in your design . fill the inside of your rangoli with your chosen materials . mix different textures and colors in your design . add the final touches . | how to make rangoli | rangoli can be made in any number of designs , but whether you choose a simple or complex design , most are symmetrical . you can use a plant or animal for inspiration , or you can create your own geometric design . depending on your skill level as an artist , you can choose small , basic geometric or floral designs , or venture into designing larger , more complex animals , gods , or goddesses like the hindu goddess lakshmi , who is traditionally honored during diwali . flowers such as the lotus are very popular for rangoli . some other traditional designs are fish , snakes , tridents , and the peacock - indias national bird . you can draw it on a flat , dry floor inside or outside of your home , or you can draw it on paper to display anywhere . the earliest rangoli were created in small 2x2 patterns , but can now be any size , even covering entire floors . the size of your design can help determine where you should draw your rangoli . if youre just starting out , it is best to create your rangoli on black paper , since there is more room for error on an erasable surface . the bright colors of your design will stand out beautifully against the black background . if you go this route , glue the paper to a piece of cardboard to give it some backing and structure . if you decide to make your rangoli on the floor , be sure to do it in a place that wont disturb normal walking routes . use a pencil and eraser to practice drawing the outline of your rangoli on black or white paper . keep practicing until you are happy with your design . if you are creating the rangoli on black paper , feel free to practice the design on the black paper youre using for the finished piece . just make sure to sketch lightly so you can easily erase any lines if needed . if you are not making your rangoli on black paper , you will need to draw a basic outline on the floor , or wherever you are creating your rangoli . draw the outline in thin , light chalk lines . draw the chalk outline lightly just in case you need to erase any mistakes . this is good for beginners , as the white chalk helps cleanly and clearly define the borders of the design . experienced rangoli artists can skip this step . if youve already drawn a thin outline on the ground , darken it with one more layer of chalk . using white for the outline is traditional in india . white is a sign of peace and purity , and it will also make the finished rangoli look brighter and more polished . if youre creating a rangoli on black paper , youll need a surface that the textured materials can stick to . add a small amount of any cooking oil to your entire design to help the materials stick . dont douse the paper in cooking oil . just apply a little oil to the tip of a finger and follow the chalk outlines of your design . then , use the same method to apply a little more oil to the inside of your chalk outline . it is customary to use natural substances like semolina , rice , or sand . to easily and cleanly pour the textured material onto your chalk outline , roll a piece of newspaper into a cone , snip a hole in the narrow end , and fill the hole with the material . using your finger as a stopper with which to control the flow , follow the borders youve drawn to outline your design . experts can add dimension by hand , rubbing the material between the thumb and forefingers and following the lines of the design . rangoli can be filled in with any number of colorful household materials like spices and grains , or with store - bought materials like pre - colored rangoli powder . it is traditional to use colorful , natural items like turmeric , chiles , grains , and even pasta . you can also use natural materials found outside , like flower petals and dried leaves . another option is to use ground up chalk , or even colorful powders specifically designed for making rangoli . use the paper cone or your fingers to completely fill your rangoli with the chosen materials . this is the most interesting step , and usually the most fun . to fill in your rangoli , you may utilize the same paper cone you used to add texture to your outline , or you can use the thumb and forefinger to manually add the materials . in indian culture , it is important to completely fill in your rangoli , leaving no open spaces . using a variety of colors and dimensions will enhance the artistic nature of the final design . the variety is what gives the rangoli its wow factor . this is where you can get really creative with your rangoli design . mix and match different materials until your rangoli is full and you are pleased with the colors in your design . place some candles and clay pot - lanterns around your finished rangoli to light up your design . if youve created your rangoli on black paper , move it outside or to the desired display area . then you can surround it with any candles or final touches . use chalk to write in a few wishes if you want to make your rangoli extra special . |
break down your chosen art form into the essential components or skills . practice your art every single day , making it a daily habit . take an honest appraisal of your artistic weakness , to practice with mindfulness . take on smaller projects , or studies to help you ramp up to your big projects . when in doubt , practice realism , even if it isnt your artistic form of choice . say you love to make impressionist , brightly - colored portraits in the style of vincent van gogh , or abstract , cubist paintings like picasso . | how to be a good artist 1 | saying , i want to be a masterful painter , is a noble goal , but it is so broad it is hard to know where to start . successful practice in any art form requires mastery of the smaller skills , almost all of which can be practiced independently of each other painters must master drawing and sketching , color blending , shading , brush techniques , and composition . drawers and illustrators need to draw , shade , color , and compose , and may want to learn the basics of digital illustration and animation . sculptors often learn a wide variety of techniques and materials , from ceramic to metal working , and must be able to sketch and draft ideas on paper . advanced study in your material and tools of choice , including more scientific research , is highly recommended . video artists need to be fluent across the set , from lighting , audio , camera operation , and editing . skill drawing for storyboards and animating are a big plus . humans improve much faster through daily effort , and even 10 minutes a day can be better than 2 hours once a week . find a way to make art part of your everyday routine , prioritizing it highly on your schedule . if you cant find time to make art every day , being a good artist will be exponentially harder . give yourself a cue each day to make things easier - - first thing in the morning , after dinner , before you exercise , etc . coupling habits together makes them much easier to stick to . reward yourself slightly after each session - - maybe you dont eat dessert until done , or go for a run once the page is finished . tie a good feeling to your daily art practice . missing days is okay - - it happens . instead of beating yourself up or punishing yourself with more work the next day , just get back on track . art should be fun , not punishment , not all practice sessions are equally beneficial . every artist has areas and skills that they arent very good at , and the best artists run to these areas in practice . remember , this isnt always about making a publishable piece . once you give yourself the freedom to practice things youre bad at , youll notice yourself making much faster improvements in all areas of your art . mindful practice is about finding mistakes and fixing them in order to improve . if you dont let yourself make mistakes , how could you ever improve . there is a difference between practice and performance . once you realize that your sketchbooks and studies are there to help you get better , not to share with others , you can use them practice making your next real piece of art even better . a study is simply a test run of some aspect of your piece . for example , a sculptor doing a full length human body likely wouldnt launch into the replica without knowing her materials , style , and logistical concerns beforehand . to prepare , she might start studies in the following areas . note that , though sculpture is the example , all good artists test before beginning difficult or unusual sections hands are complex organs with many moving joints and bones . practicing a few hands and figuring out how they will be held , is best done before adding them to the final sculpture logistictechnical concerns how is the sculpture going to stand up without falling what base is being used , and how is the sculpture attached stylistic elements if it is a melancholic or sad sculpture , how do you plan to capture that sadness smaller sculptures and sketching facial expressions will help figure it out . you could also try to replicate similar pieces or emotions . while neither of them look like anything you could ever see in real life , both men are masters of realistic portraiture . you need to know the rules before you can break them , and the ability to perfectly replicate what you see in front of you is the best technical exercise you can perform . try out sketching or drawing still landscapes capturing the human body realistically , both still and in motion . replicating your favorite paintings or works of art , teaching yourself the techniques of the masters . |
trust your gut when choosing projects . experiment in a wide variety of styles and disciplines . draw influence from your entire life , not just your artistic pursuits . show your work to others for thoughts and feedback . accept constructive criticism . | how to be a good artist 2 | if an idea captures your and wont let go youve got to pursue it . great artists dont worry if it will sell , if it fits current artistic trends , or will take a long time to make . great artists jump into their passions with open arms , trusting themselves to make it work . if you want a unique , refreshing artistic voice , then you need to trust your voice . it can be hard to embark on a project that feels weird , new , and experimental . but remember - - if you cant get passionate about the project , how can you expect your audience to feel passionately about it , there is a reason burgeoning painters spend time sculpting , and vice versa . all forms of art are intrinsically linked , and they share similar vocabulary and skills color , shading , composition , etc . by pushing yourself to approach art differently , you open yourself up to a wealth of new influences , techniques , and styles . push yourself to get out of your comfort zone - - this is often where you make the biggest breakthroughs and personal discoveries . this includes other forms of art , such as writing and music . creative expression , whether with a paintbrush or a piccolo , is about getting your ideas out of your head and into the audiences . the medium you use to do that doesnt matter . great artists are often great readers , using books and literature to push themselves to new ideas and philosophies . they are unashamed of their past , no matter what it is , and are confident using it for motivation and inspiration . furthermore , great artists rarely say no . they keep their minds open to everything , becoming a sponge of influences that come together to make something incredibly unique , and incredibly you . for most artists , art is a form of communication . you create art because you want to share it with other people . otherwise , you could just leave the ideas in your head . exactly how you want to show your work and to who is your choice . you could try to get your work shown in galleries and put up for sale . you could try getting published . you might be more comfortable putting your work online and possibly selling prints of it . or maybe you would rather just frame some of your best work and hang it up in your home for your family and friends to enjoy . ask for honest critiques , and try to accept them with grace . you will never catch everything , and your audiences opinion will help find areas to improve in . ask people what they think about the art , and what it might mean . does it match up with your own thoughts and ideas did you accomplish your goals with the piece could you better communicate them your goals , or are you happy with ambiguity and differing opinions constructive criticism is designed to help you improve your artwork , either the piece youre working on now or your future works . a person giving constructive criticism will usually point out both the flaws and the strengths in your piece and make suggestions on how you could fix the flaws . while it isnt always fun to hear , criticism is something youre going to have to deal with as an artist . learn to identify when a criticism of your work is valid and use that information to focus on correcting your mistakes . |
put together an online portfolio to showcase your work and talent . host shows to get your work out there . take classes to grow skill and make contacts . devote time every day to self - promotion and social media . get involved in your local art scene . provide yourself a lifestyle that allows you to make daily art . | how to be a good artist 3 | every artist needs a portfolio - - the place where potential buyers or clients can see you work . luckily , the internet is making it easy as website design spaces like wix . com , squarespace , and wordpress all have templates designed for artists portfolios . all you have to do is customize the name , color , and bio , then import images or videos of your art . purchase a custom domain name if you are looking for professional clients . a site like www . myportfolio . wordpress . com looks much less professional than www . myportfolio . com . when done , attach this portfolio to all your social media accounts to make it easy to find . consider printing or drawingdesigning , for memorable flair some business cards to get the word around . contact small galleries near you to see if you can put some work up . look into that restaurant or coffee shop that puts work on the walls . and , if all else fails , throw your own art show . all you need is a space to hang everything , some refreshments , and friends willing to come and support you . try to host shows with multiple artists when possible . that way , everyone brings their own friend groups so each artist can meet new fans . you never know if you can display your work unless you ask . dont be intimidated - - they absolute worst thing that happens is the word , no . consider hosting open studio session once a month , where friends and curious spectators can watch you work and talk about your process . few , if any , artists are so skilled that they cant benefit from some kind of formal instruction . art classes can help you get past problems with your work that you havent been able to solve on your own , identify areas in which you could improve , or just give you some direction and a regular time to devote to working on art . there are courses available for all skill levels at colleges , community centers , local arts centers , and numerous other places . your teacher and fellow students are essential contacts as you build your career . they can point to new opportunities , team up with you for shows , and support your work in the difficult early years when youre still unknown . never discount a connection or friend . in the word - of - mouth driven art scene , a wide , strong social network is king . it isnt always a ton of fun , but it is absolutely essential if you intend to be a professional . no one wants to champion your art but you . and , in its own way , this is a good thing - - you no longer have to hope the right person shows up in your gallery . instead , hard work online can get your work into many corners of the internet , and even make some money . if you make smaller , sellable art pieces , consider a shop on etsy or ebay . instagram , tumblr , and pinterest , with their large pictures and big art networks , are great places to share and see work . pick 1 - 2 social media accounts to run and stick with those . trying to work on facebook , twitter , instagram , pinterest , etc . all at once is impossible to do well without spending all day on the internet . artist need to stick together , and many of the greats have come from collectives and groups . it is no mistake that many famous artists knew each other before striking it big , and some of the greatest moments in art paris in the 40s , ny in the 80s come from shared creative communities . so go to local shows , enroll in classes , and collaborate with other artists . a rising tide carries all boats , so get out there and make some waves . if youre struggling to find a community , look online . there are tones of forums , sites , and communities like the famous deviantart that allow you to showcase work . pay attention to your contemporaries , supporting their own shows and work . when you are first starting out , your best network will be artists in the same situation . if you dont make art a daily priority , then its going to be really hard to be a good artist . that is just the reality of practice - - all the talent in the world doesnt help if you dont sit down and make art . honestly , this may require some sacrifices in terms of work hours , salary , and living situation . but if you want to be a professional artist , none of this should matter . you get to make art every single day always remember , especially in the early yeas of practice , that all of your favorite artists went through the same process . |
choose a side red or blu mercenaries . get a pair of low - cut cargo pants or sweat pants . get a pair of black running shoes in your size . wear a set of dog tags around your neck . wear a plain , black baseball cap with a headset over it . wrap some athletes tape over your hands , and carry a metal baseball bat . wear a black belt over the pants . sling a brown satchel over your shoulder . finished . | how to cosplay as the scout from team fortress 2 | once you have decided , pick a tight t - shirt of that color . make sure it fits you tightly but correctly . theres a fine line between fitted and flattering and too small . put them on . you could spray paint white or grey ruining shoes black if you dont mind ruining them . , |
choose a side red or blu mercenaries . wear a pair of brown cargo pants , with a thick black belt over it . wear a pair of black combat boots . wear a wwii - style helmet . wear a grenade belt over your chest without real grenades . | how to cosplay as the soldier from team fortress 2 | once you have decided , find a military dress - coat of that color wear a white t - shirt under it . , you can find replicas in military surplus stores , or buy a fake one . |
choose a side red or blu mercenaries . wear a brown vest over the shirt . wear a brown fedora . wear a pair of neat black slacks . wear a pair of formal brown walking shoes . wear a fingerless glove over your left hand , and a watch on your left wrist . wear a pair of sunglasses . | how to cosplay as the sniper from team fortress 2 | once you have decided , get a button - up shirt of that color . , |
choose a side red or blu mercenaries . wear the dress - suit over a plain white button - up collared shirt . wear a tie of the same color as the suit over the shirt . wear some neat slacks of the same color as the suit . wear some black dress shoes . wear some black leather gloves . wear a ski mask of the same color as the suit . | how to cosplay as the spy from team fortress 2 | once you have decided , pick a formal dress - suit of that color . , |
choose a side red or blu mercenaries . wear a black utility belt . wear black clip - on suspenders on the belt and over your shoulders . wear a pair of black combat boots . wear a black gas mask covering your entire face . | how to cosplay as the pyro from team fortress 2 | once you have decided , get a bodysuitjumpsuit of that color blue might be harder to find . , |
choose a side red or blu mercenaries . wear a white lab coat over your shirt . wear a pair of neat tan slacks . wear a large utility belt over the pants . wear some clip - on suspenders on the belt and over your shoulders . wear a pair of rubber gloves of the same color you have chosen . wear a pair of round reading glasses . | how to cosplay as the medic from team fortress 2 | once you have decided , wear a tie of that color over white collared shirt . button it about halfway . , |
choose a side red or blu mercenaries . wear a pair of brown suspenderscoveralls over it . wear a brown belt over the suspenderscoveralls . wear a brown fanny pack . wear some yellow knee guards . wear a pair of thick boots . wear a yellow hard hat . wear some soldering goggles . wear a thick yellow furnace glove over your right hand . finished . | how to cosplay as the engineer from team fortress 2 | once you have decided , find a collared shirt of that color wear a white tank top underneath it . , |
assemble the suit . get ready to modify it . flip it . leave it to dry again . wear a black tool belt across your waist . sling a fake ammo belt across your shoulder . tuck the pant legs into black combat boots . using some old sports equipment , add armor to your costume . get a pip - boy to complete the costume . | how to create a vault dweller costume | theres lots of ways to form the base of the suit . the best methods are using a pair of crisp jeans and a jean jacket or a blue jumpsuit . get some bright yellow clothing paint . form two parallel vertical lines starting at the waist . paint them up to the collar of the suit , then around the neck . let it dry after preferred 72 hours . using the same clothing paint , paint on the number of the vault of your choosing on the back . before painting , make sure you have the correct proportions in mind . stencil it on beforehand if necessary . once it is done , get ready to find accessories . , some good ideas would be scrapped shoulder pads , knee guards , arm braces , etc . you can make a replica there are tutorials online , or buy one online . alternatively , the fallout 4 pip - boy edition comes with a genuine pip - boy . |
assess the damage to the painting . examine the front and back of the frame . note which staples go to which part of the assembly . remove staples , nails or screws from back of frame . carefully wedge in the screwdriver to get a grip on the spline . remove the spline from all the way around the painting . pull any staplesnails found holding the canvas to the frame , being careful not to rip the canvas material too much . gently push the canvas backward or frame forward to separate from each other . slowly poke under the canvas . continue around the edge of the framepicture . if transporting , carefully roll up around a foam cylinder and place in sturdy carton . | how to remove a painting from a frame | if serious , you may need to hire a professional restorer . determine the method of attachment . removal is reversal of assembly . , it is not necessary to take out the staples holding the stretcher bar itself . use pliers to remove the staples if they dont come out easily . continue around the back of the picture . , it may need to be re - attached to another stretcher bar if the current one is not reusable . , the wood stretcher bar holds the canvas giving it shape . there is a crevice into which the spline used to fit , pinching the canvas taut . this is the same principle a screen door uses . there may be many years that the canvas has been pressed folded . it is not glued to the wood , but may be stuck slightly . wrap loosely so paint does not chip and break off . |
build a concessions stand . charge for your food . amp up your snack offerings . have an intermission . host a movie premiere in your own houseyard . host holiday and theme nights . ensure a quiet but fun movie - watching atmosphere . adopt higher end options , like home xd - style seating . bring 3d to life - without 3d technology . | how to amp up family movie night | rope off the kitchen and only allow people to talk to you through the counterbar . offer nachos , popcorn , and boxed candy - or do pizza - by - the - slice . give the kids monopoly money in exchange for their chores or their help setting up the room . then have them buy movie treats with the money they just earned . or if they earn a weekly allowance , use this as an opportunity to have them pay you back . if you want to truly take the experience up a notch , find some theater - style vendors . talk your local dollar theaters , vending machine vendors , etc . they typically have connections to get you the same products sold in theaters , not the grocery store equivalent - whether thats the right - flavored popcorn topping , or the boxed candy that you cant get elsewhere . pause the movie for bathroom breaks and another trip to concessions . this is especially great for long movies like lord of the rings . flicker the lights when intermission is ending . hankering to buy a new release offset the cost by selling 1 tickets and cheap concessions to your friendsneighbors . go the full mile and offer discountsfree tickets for people that dress in costume like at a real midnight movie release . if this gains momentum , you could even use the earned money to buy popcorn machines or upgrade your movie equipment . schedule these in advance for certain days on the calendar . then go nuts on costumes , decorations , and treats . why not celebrate july 4th with a viewing of will smiths independence day where you serve up slushies alien slime and dots some other alien slime or you can put on a viewing of elf during the 12 days of christmas , matched up with hot chocolate and snowballs , or spaghetti and syrup . for a western movie , put out a nachotaco bar and offer bottled sarsaparilla , root beer , or apple beer . stream a youtube no cell phone advertisement before the movie , post signs for a designated lobby area , place a cellphone basket in a secure area , etc . do whatever it takes to make your movie uninterrupted , just like a real theater experience . if you have a bigger viewing area , consider setting up designated aisles and a cheep glow - in - the - dark marker exit sign . if youve gone a bit higher - end with you home system , try these ideas if your kids have gaming chairs , wire them up with your home theater for a more connected feel . most home theater systems have tools to optimize or customize the setups . run regular system tools or move home theater speakers around the room for a closer , surround - sound feel . place the sub - woofer behind or under your couchseats to increase the rumble . for movies in your backyard , put together a cart for your projector . create a simple setup on one base that you can wheel out to the middle of the yard . then unroll the speakers into the yard , and voila - a 5 second surround sound experience build a raised platform and put your back row of chairs on it , for stadium - style seating . alternatively , cut legs shorter on older chairs , for the front row . with this option , youre not really watching the movie , because youll be involved with props and watching for cues in the storyline . add some sensory engagement to the experience so your audience can truly feel the movie . throw things into your audience or powder them from above . if its a snowy movie , you could sprinkle potato flakes or confetti at them . for a horror movie , use plastic spiders . for a rainstorm if youre outside , use a squirt gun |
know that you can only add subtitles to movies on your computer . find the movie you want to subtitle on your computer and put it in a separate file . search online for your movie language subtitles to find the right file . find the subtitles you want and download the . srt file . rename the subtitle file to match your movie file . put the . srt file in the folder of the movie . add . srt files to youtube movies you are posting by clicking captions while you upload . | how to add subtitles to a movie 1 | if you current dvd does not have certain subtitles , found under the settings or language headers on the dvd menu , you will not be able to add them without advanced software and equipment . dvds are protected and cannot be re - written , and your dvd player will not be able to add new languages . your computer , however , is a different beast entirely , and you can add any new subtitles you can find to a movie watched on your computer . if youre watching on a dvd players , try the titles or subtitle button on your dvd players remote . find the folder or movie file in finder or windows explorer . more likely than not it will be a . mov , . avi , or . mp4 file . luckily , you do not need to adjust the movie file at all , however , you will need to find it and link it to a new subtitle file . subtitle files will usually end in the extension . srt , and are simply the words and the times that each title needs to play during the movie . you need the movie in its own file , with the . srt file , for it to read the subtitles . some older subtitle files might end in the extension . sub . go on your favorite search engine and search for the subtitles in your language . if , for example , you want indonesian subtitles for x - men first class , you might search for x - men first class indonesian subtitles . the first site you find is likely good enough , as these files are small and not likely to contain viruses . download an srt . file from a website such as subscene , moviesubtitles , or yifisubtitles . make sure you avoid any pop - ups and only download . srt or . sub files . if you feel unsafe on a site , leave and find another . if the movie is bestmovieever . avi , your subtitle needs to be written as bestmovieever . srt . find you newly downloaded file wherever you put it often in the downloads folder and make sure you rename appropriately . the . srt file name must be the same name as the movie . make a new , dedicated folder for you movie if there isnt one already . place the . srt file in the same folder as your movie . this will automatically link them in most video players . the easiest video player to use is the free vlc player , which handles most file formats . after clicking captions , click on add a caption track and find your . srt file . make sure that you have caption track enabled and not transcript track . click the cc button when watching your video to enable captions . |
understand the goals of subtitling . use a subtitle creation website to efficiently add subtitles to any movie file . create own subtitles by hand using notepad . create subtitles in your favorite movie editor to avoid dealing with . srt files . | how to add subtitles to a movie 2 | subtitles are translations , and as anyone who has ever used google translate can tell you , translations are as much an art form as a science . if youre subtitling the scene itself , there are several considerations you need to come up with for each line what is the goal of the dialog regardless of the words they use , what feeling is the character trying to get across this is your guiding principle when translating . how can you fit the subtitled words within the time the character is speaking some writers will display a few lines of dialogue at once , starting a little early and ending late to give viewers a chance to read everything . how do you handle slang and figures of speech they often do not translate well , so youll have to substitute slang or figurative language from your native language . this , however , requires you to look up the meaning of foreign expressions and slang . sites like dotsub , amara , and universal subtitler let you see the movie while you write out the subtitles , eventually spitting out an . srt file that fits with your movie . while all subtitling sites work differently , they all follow a similar format choose when the title starts . write the title out . choose when the title disappears . repeat across the movie , marking complete when finished . download the . srt file and place it in the same folder as your movie . you can write out subtitles by hand if you want though the process is greatly expedited by a program . to do so , open up a text editor like windows notepad or apples textedit both free and pre - installed , and make sure you know the proper format for a subtitle . before beginning , click save as and title it after yourmovie . srt . then set the encoding to ansi for english subtitles and utf - 8 for non - english . then write out your titles . each of the following parts goes on its own line , so hit enter after each one the number of a subtitle . 1 would be the first title , 2 the second , etc . the duration of the subtitle . this is written in the format hoursminutessecondsmilliseconds - - hoursminutessecondsmilliseconds example 000120003 - - 000127592 the text of the subtitle this is simply what the title will say . a blank line . leave one blank line before the number of the next title . this method lets you see the titles as you add them and adjust their placement , color , and style by hand . open your movie file in your favorite film editor , such as premier , imovie , or windows movie maker , and pull the film into your timeline the work section . from here , click on your programs titles menu and choose a style you like . write out your title , drag it on top of the appropriate section of the film , and repeat . you can right - click on a title and copy and paste it to keep your same settings on every title , saving you tons of time . the only drawback to this format is that the movie will need to be saved as a separate file . you will not be able to turn the titles off , as they will now be part of the movie . |
choose a museum that aligns with your interests . visit the museums website . look up the museums hours . research the museums fees . plan your transportation . make a priority list for what youll see . limit the visit to two hours . arrive well - fed and comfortable . read the information attached to the items that interest you . listen to audio tours . join a guided tour . discuss your favorites with your companions . take frequent breaks . select a museum that is kid - friendly . teach kids museum etiquette before you arrive . show kids pictures of what theyll see . bring a sketchbook for them to draw in . focus on interactive displays . bring snacks . leave when you see them getting tired . | how to enjoy a museum | there are museums for art , information , history , military and war , transportation , science , animals , theater , and more . make a list of subjects that interest you or that you enjoyed when you were in school . then look up where to find a museum about that subject in a city near you . picking a museum that covers that topic will naturally get you excited about the visit . for example , if you love to draw , visit an art museum . if airplanes fascinate you , visit an air force museum . if youre making a trip as a family or with friends , and everyone likes different things , youll need to compromise . find a large museum that covers a variety of subjects . the field museum in chicago has permanent exhibits about science , animals , and dinosaurs in addition to their temporary exhibits about various world cultures . most museums now have online portals which allow you to explore the museum virtually . when looking up your chosen museum , find out what special exhibits are currently there and what activities talks , displays , or tours will be happening on the day you visit . note what time the museum opens and closes . it will typically be less crowded at the beginning and end of the day , but if you wait to go until right before closing , you risk feeling rushed and not seeing everything you wanted to . also note whether the museum is closed on national holidays or certain days of the week . there will usually be prices posted on their website for adults and children , so calculate how much entry will cost you . if a museum doesnt accept credit cards , it will likely state that on the site , so read carefully to see if you need to bring cash . look for any information regarding free days or discount days . some museums occasionally offer free or discounted entry on a certain weekday or during a slow period to try to attract more visitors . this may be worth adjusting your visit date for if you want to save money . also look into fees for storage . the museum may charge to check your coat or bag , and they may demand you check your bag if its over a certain size . find out what this size is typically a backpack or larger so you can bring a smaller bag to keep on you during your visit . in major cities , driving to a museum means steep parking fees . try to take public transportation like trains or buses if possible . limit the amount of walking you do ahead of time since youll be walking a lot at the museum . do not attempt to see everything unless its a very small museum with just a few rooms . youll easily become overwhelmed both physically and mentally . make a list of the things youd like to see and prioritize whats most meaningful to you . for example , if youre visiting the louvre in paris , is the mona lisa a must - see for you if so , make that number one on the list , and then add a few more things you simply cant leave without seeing . after that , write down some things that youd like to see but wouldnt devastate you if you missed them . visit the museums website to see whats new or whats most popular . or ask friends and family whove been there before what they recommend checking out . pick 1 - 2 exhibits that interest you , or about 20 pieces of art , sculptures , or other items of interest to look at in depth . beyond that , you risk becoming tired and losing track of the things youve enjoyed most about the museum . if you have children with you , you may need to make it even shorter than this . planning your visits on free or discounted days can help you feel like youre not wasting money by staying so briefly . eat a sizeable meal before you arrive so that youre not distracted by hunger . and dress in comfortable clothing , especially when it comes to shoes . wear something with good arch support or insoles since youll be on your feet for most of the museum visit . most museums have a plaque or sign associated with every single item on display . but you likely wont have time to read them all and you probably wont want to . stick to reading the information associated with the items youve prioritized , and then if you have extra time , you can read about other attractions that have caught your eye . when you purchase entry tickets , ask if they offer pre - recorded audio tours . many museums offer these electronic devices that you can carry with you for a small rental fee . this can help you get an in - depth lesson on what youre looking at without needing to read every little plaque on the wall . some museums offer free tours that start at the same time every day . usually you can just show up at the meeting place and join the group without any sort of fee or registration , but not always . check the museums website or ask an employee when you arrive when and where a tour is gathering and whether theres a fee . open a dialogue with a friend or family member whos accompanying you . ask them which painting or fossil was their favorite and why . discuss something you learned that surprised you . this is a good way to connect with your companions as well as get a better sense of the exhibit you saw . if there are benches or chairs offered for museum patrons to use , take advantage of them . sit for a few minutes whenever you feel yourself getting fatigued . if theres a museum cafeteria , grab a drink and sit and chat with your friends or family for a little while before continuing . many museums have dedicated kids sections , but some , like small niche museums , probably wont have much to entertain them . look for dedicated childrens museums , aquariums , science museums , and planetariums . avoid military and war museums unless your child is old enough to understand the complexities of this information . explain to them some of the basic rules about museums no yelling , no touching , no running , etc . tell them you understand the no touching rule is hard , but if all the millions of visitors got to touch a painting , it would probably get destroyed . get them excited about any interactive exhibits where they do get to touch , such as a display at an aquarium where they can pet a live starfish . go online and point out certain works of art or fossils that theyll be seeing during their visit . then make a checklist or even a treasure map so that they can be on the hunt for those objects . encourage them to draw pictures of what they see . if youre at an art museum , have a drawing contest to see who can do the best reproduction of one of the paintings . or have them draw or write down how an exhibit makes them feel . you can spend some time showing artwork or antique artillery to your kids , but what theyre really going to enjoy are features that they can participate in . spend a good portion of the visit in areas where they can touch , feel , climb , get wet , and explore . use this as a reward for all the no touching that they have to respect elsewhere in the museum . most museums probably wont allow you to eat inside the exhibits , but if your child gets hungry , they wont be able to focus on anything else . pack a granola bar , fruit snacks , or a banana and have them eat it in the lobby or in a hallway between exhibits where youre unlikely to get in trouble for bringing in your own food . consider limiting your museum visits to those that are kid - friendly and allow outside food and drink . this information can often be found on an faq page of the museums website . if budget isnt a concern , visit the museum cafeteria to buy a snack and drink for your child . as a parent or caregiver , you have to recognize when enough is enough . even if you want to stay longer , if you see your children getting tired , begin to wrap up the visit . letting it go on too long could result in a tantrum , and then no one will enjoy the museum visit . as they get older , their stamina will increase , so just see this as training . |
choose a side red or blu mercenaries . wear a pair of pants of any kind of the same color as the shirt . wear a large black vest over the shirt . wear a black eye patch over your left eye . wear a black beanie . wear a pair of black combat boots . | how to cosplay as the demoman from team fortress 2 | then get a sweatshirt of the same color wear a white long - sleeved undershirt underneath it . , |
select a film to look for mistakes in . play the film and note in your mind or on paper names , plot details , minor details and facts which may arise again in the future . begin looking for mistakes . note down the mistakes as you go along , as well as the precise time they occur in the film . replay the movie if youve come up with very little or nothing . consider posting your results to one of the many online movie mistakes sites . have fun with this . | how to find mistakes in movies | older films are usually filled with bloopers and mistakes , so selecting an older movie may prove to be fruitful and is definitely good practice because you can check your powers of observation against lists people have made for older movies online . looking for bloopers while watching a film in a theater is probably not the best place while youre a novice , although if youre really detailed minded and analytical , you may find that you find mistakes innately . as you find youre better at spotting the errors , move on to newer movies . be sure to notice everything and dont be surprised if you have to play a scene again to confirm a suspected blooper . whether its someone calling a character by the actors real name , a door sitting ajar in one scene , but closed in the next or a microphone falling or dipping into the screen , theres bound to be a mistake somewhere in the film . be observant and be aware the more rewarding mistakes are often harder to find . the types of mistakes to look for include a lack of consistency andor plot holes . bad timelines , omissions that are needed to establish whereabouts or current events , forgetfulness about a characters background , things happening without reason , etc . are a common film error but most people dont think too hard about them . however , once you focus on them , this can really throw the films credibility for you a lack of consistency can apply to a persons age , character unless intentional , and historical aspects of the situation . continuity problems . these are a big part of movie mistakes , found both within and between scenes . they may indicate scene cuts , fierce editing , or just a lack of noticing by anyone . for example , a spilled item may have mysteriously moved to somewhere else during a movie , or disappearing and reappearing parts of costumes and changes in position of characters occur . other lacks of continuity can include makeup that hasnt been applied accurately to represent an injury , scar , particular feature of a character etc . height changes , scenery stuff - ups , doors opening the opposite way , glasses refilling , cigarettes suddenly alight again , etc . slip - ups these are outright errors , like real hair showing from under the wig , clothes not getting dirtied by falling into mud , etc . using the actors real name and not the characters , an object actually hits a person or bounces in the wrong direction when it isnt meant to , a prop is shorter or taller than it is supposed to be , a personal item of jewelry or a watch can be seen when it doesnt belong also anachronistic , see below , car number plates that belong to the wrong state or even country , etc . and changing ones on supposedly the same car , also continuity , and so forth . for the grammatically inclined , look at written parts of the film to spot spelling and grammatical errors they do happen anachronisms . these are things that simply couldnt have existed at the time the story is set . to spot these , youre might have to be either a very good history buff or very knowledgeable about the topic in question but basically youre looking for things that couldnt have existed at the time the movie was said to be set in . look for objects , dates , names of companiescountriesproducts , etc . that didnt exist in the time the move is set . for example , in titanic , jack tells rose that he went ice fishing in a lake that was man - made 6 years after the titanic sankspecific errors relating to a profession or trade . there are many errors of a specific subject - matter nature that you can spot if youre knowledgeable of the area . for example , there are many online lists of science , technology , medical , aircraft , and legal errors in films and many other subjects . whatever your profession , training , or background , its likely you can spot things that would never been done at your place of work , hobby , or research for example , most movie scenes featuring medical elements show cpr being performed too slowly , with an incorrect ratio between chest compression and ventilation , using a defibrillator when it is not going to work , and declaring the patient dead before reanimation would be given up as no good in real life . as if moments . these arent so much mistakes or bloopers as unrealistic character actions or assumptions . they can be fun if youre a good student of human nature . these link back to inconsistencies or plot holes . this will prove a lot easier if you have a video or dvd player , as its likely youll want to go back over the scene in question to double and triple check youre not missing anything . if youre a screenwriter , director , or film editor , lists of mistakes and bloopers are something you should avidly read and learn from there is a wealth of material you can learn from and it will all point to good research , being very careful , and concentrating on the small details . you may find that youve watched the whole movie and found no mistakes , so you can either move along to the next film or replay your current one . these sites have communities of people who place the mistakes theyve found online to be read by all . some are free , but others may require registration fees . and its probably a good idea to check that your error spotting hasnt already been noted if so , perhaps just join in with noting youve spotted the errors too spotting errors in movies is not supposed to be a perfectionists opportunity to gloat pride comes before a fall . errors happen in all things , and movies arent immune . many people spend hours trying to ensure that the movie is good as a whole and too much analysis of the errors will ruin your enjoyment of the movie . instead , treat movie error - spotting as a fun game to indulge in now and then , something for a good laugh , but not a reason to stop enjoying your movie - going experiences . |
access the imdb homepage . click the link that says other sign in options . you should be able to find the link in the upper right hand corner of the screen below the links to the various social media platforms . choose the option to create a new imdb account . fill in your personal details and submit the form . run a quick search for the title you want to add . highlight the news community hub at the top of the page . select the how to add a new title link . complete the title information form . review the info youve provided carefully . click the check these updates button . wait for your new title submission to be approved . | how to add a film to imdb | from the main site , you have the option to browse titles , read movie - related news , watch recently released trailers and control your account activity all from one place . account options can be found in the uppermost portion of the page . enter the websites url httpwww . imdb . com or run a quick search for imdb and select the top result . before you can add new titles to the database , youll need to be officially registered and logged in as a member . if youre already a member , you can also use this link to sign in . signing in or registering with your facebook account can save you time filling out forms . your account will be created using the email you used to register for facebook . none of your activity on imdb will be tracked or reported on other websites in any way without your express permission . about halfway down the page youll see a large yellow button that reads create a new account . selecting this link will take you to a new page where you can input your personal information to become a registered member . make sure you dont already have an existing imdb account before you create a new one . registered members will also be able to take advantage of additional features like writing reviews , creating personalized watchlists and posting in discussions on the message board . youll be prompted to provide your full name , email address and a password of your choosing . input your info , then click create your imdb account . after that , youll be able to submit new titles , add production and credit details , look over your contribution history and make use of other functions reserved for members . you may be asked to confirm your registration before you can continue . choose the option to stay logged in so you wont be forced to put in your information every time you visit the site . use the search bar at the top of the homepage to scan for any existing titles or keywords related to the title you wish to add . it may be that the title has already been archived . if you find the title in the results , theres no need to do anything further . otherwise , you can proceed to fill out a new title submission form . enter both the films international title and the title as it appears in the original language . if you were part of a films production and you want to submit a listing for the new title , task one member of the crew ideally the director or producer with handling the process . this will prevent overlapping submissions that may be rejected . this will pull up a dropdown menu containing a list of various options . under the community heading , click the contributor zone link . this will take you to a page that briefly explains submission guidelines , as well as the role of the community in adding to imdbs growing selection of titles . new members are advised to browse the articles in the contributor zone before attempting to add new entries to the database . you should find the link , along with other useful informational resources , in the section entitled adding data to imdb . clicking it will redirect you to a separate form you can fill out with relevant details about the new title . be sure to review the sites submission criteria and frequently asked questions page before adding a new title . answers to any questions you may have can usually be found there . youll have to repeat this process every time you want to submit a new title . the form will ask you for the title of the film , the specific type of media , its current status in development or already released , the year it was produced and your relation as a contributor . provide as much precise detail as you can in order to make the listing a more authoritative resource . record the title of the film in its original language , with the exact spelling and capitalization as it appears in the title screen of the opening credits . only films that have received wide release or distribution are eligible for listings on imdb . this doesnt include things like home movies , student films or content produced for public access broadcasts . before you send in your submission , make sure all information is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge . scan for spelling and capitalization mistakes and verify that you correctly entered other critical information , such as the date of release . title pages should be as factual , thorough and up to date as possible . listings containing errors may mislead readers . if the information you provide for the new title isnt accurate , your submission may be rejected outright . once you submit the new title , it will be sent to the imdbs title managers for review . provided that the info you submitted meets the criteria outlined in the sites submission guidelines , the new listing will typically be published within a few days . anyone can submit new titles to imdb , but they have to be approved by the websites administrators before a listing is created . it may take as long as two weeks for the new listing to be uploaded to the database , so check back periodically to see its status . approved listings will be accessible via the main website or through search results . keep contributing new titles to help imdb continue to grow as the internets leading resource for all things cinematicwhen your submission has been approved , youll receive confirmation in your account activity , as well as the email you registered with . youll also receive notice of rejected submissions , which will be accompanied by a short explanation of why they were passed over . |
view films that have been critically acclaimed . enjoy independent films . explore different genres you may otherwise ignore . identify directors that create films you enjoy . join a film club . subscribe to film - related periodicals . visit websites devoted to film culture . take a course on films or filmmaking . observe different types of camera shots . pay attention to the lighting . listen to the sound of a film . educate yourself about formalism . learn about realism . | how to appreciate the art of film | while film appreciation is more than just applauding films that critics have endorsed , critically acclaimed films are acclaimed because they are either groundbreaking or are characteristic of specific styles . viewing critically acclaimed films , then , is a great way to hone your appreciation for film . critically acclaimed films may include films that have won awards at the golden globes , the academy awards , the cannes film festival , the sundance film festival , or similar festivals and award ceremonies around the world . films that exemplify a certain type of filmmaking or have pioneered a genre or subject matter . to find these films , run an internet search of your favorite film style or genre , and see what comes up . read up on that style or genre so you can identify important films . independent films are films created by filmmakers not associated with major studios . these films usually have lower budgets . while their budgets may be smaller , independent filmmakers can often take on subjects and use styles that are experimental or unique . some of the most notable independent films include sideways mean streets roger and me grizzly man city of god , a genre is a category of film . while most people are familiar with popular genres like action , drama , and horror , there are many different film genres you can explore . some major film genres that you might overlook include biographical film noir – films that portray a dark and pessimistic worldview cinema verite - - a style of documentary without a narrator musicals silent films historical films american western films , while experiencing different genres may help you gain a wide appreciation , you may gain a lot by identifying directors that create works that move you . ultimately , directors are largely responsible for the artistic character of a given film . some notable directors include orson welles , who is best known for his citizen kane . agnes varda , who is best known for her vagabond and la pointe courte . akira kurosawa , who is best known for his rashomon and the seven samurai . federico fellini , who is best known for his la dolce vita and amarcord . stanley kubrick , who is best known for his 2001 a space odyssey and a clockwork orange . jane campion , who is best known for her the piano and sweetie . attend a film club in your community . film clubs will often sponsor screenings of different types of films . youll not only be able to watch films , but discuss them with other people interested in the art of film . you may be able to find a film club through a local college or university . there are a range of periodicals you can subscribe to educate yourself about films and filmmaking . these periodicals will contain reviews , and will discuss new films , film theory , and more . consider subscribing to internet newsletters , internet magazines , and traditional magazines . some examples include film comment www . filmcomment . com and filmmaker magazine www . filmmakermagazine . com . take time to run a web search for different websites on any aspect of film that might interest you . depending on your specific taste , there may be blogs , message boards , and reddit threads on which you can engage other people with similar interests . check out sites like www . movieforums . com . the message boards and user comments on the internet movie database www . imdb . com . various reddits like truefilm , which is dedicated to in - depth discussions of film www . reddit . comrtruefilm . websites dedicated to film reviews and criticisms like www . slantmagfazine . comfilm colleges and universities in your region likely offer several courses on film appreciation and filmmaking . by taking these courses , youll be able to learn about many aspects of film . in the end , youll gain a better appreciation for the art of film . some courses that might be available to you include introduction to film criticism history through film introduction to filmmaking , filmmakers use both static shots and dynamic shots . static shots are camera shots where the camera remains stationary and does not alter its aim . dynamic shots are shots where the camera is moving and changing its aim . filmmakers use both types of shots to convey meaning and to emphasize elements of what they are filming . with both types of shots , the angle , point of view , and scale may vary . pay attention to these different elements when watching different films . lighting is one of the most important parts of how filmmakers bring their stories to life . filmmakers can use lighting to emphasize elements of what theyre shooting or to add mood to the story . there are several major types of lighting back lighting . this is when lighting comes from behind the character or object . this can be used to make something look mysterious or ominous . key and fill lighting . this is lighting that is directed at a character or object . under - lighting . this comes from below the character or object . top lighting . this is where the lighting comes from above . it can be used to create a brighter , happier scene . side lighting . this is when lighting is directed at the object from the side . the sound of a film can alter your perception of visuals and visual affects tremendously . as a result , your pursuit of film appreciation should be paired with a study of how filmmakers integrate sound into their work . some things to consider are the score sound effects lack of sound , formalist film is when a filmmaker focuses on aesthetics – how things look – more than the content or subject matter . formalist filmmakers will experiment with a wide variety of things , including lighting , special effects , editing , colors , hues , and more . some formalist films include ‘trip to the moon , ‘cabinet of dr . caligari , ‘the blue angel , or ‘golddiggers of 1933 realist film is when a filmmaker tries to recreate reality . realist films will focus on set , location , and details . realism does not lend itself to distortion or creative camera work . realist films will often have a candid or natural appearance . some realist films include ‘arrival of a train , ‘the bicycle thief , ‘breaking the waves , or the ‘blair witch project . |
take a film class or enroll in film school . study a related field . research films . find out whats going on in the industry . network . find a mentor . join a film crew . sign up as an assistant producer to learn how a production works . assist the director if you want to be at the center of film production . join the script - writing team if you want to tell a story . work the camera if you are interested in cinematography . become a gaffer if you have electrical experience . try your hand at acting if you want to be on screen . join the technical production team to affect the appearance of the film . get the proper equipment . come up with an idea for a short film . choose your film crew . start shooting . edit your film . have fun . market your film . | how to be a filmmaker | not only will you learn a lot about the craft , but you will also make connections with others that are interested in making movies . you may even be able to find work on a film crew through your classmates or professors . many community colleges offer courses in film that you could sign up for if you arent ready to enroll in film school . people on film crews sometimes have varied backgrounds , such as in writing , theatre , or art . consider taking classes in these subjects to broaden your knowledge and prepare you for becoming a filmmaker . you should watch a variety of movies to get ideas and tips for your own film . choose movies from different genres and different eras . pay attention to details such aswhat do you like about a film what makes a movie believable what makes a strong character how are props used successfully how does the location impact or enhance the film it is important to keep your knowledge current regarding the market . find out news and trends about the film industry so that you know what youre up against . meeting other people in the industry can help you out tremendously . follow leaders in the filmmaking biz on social media , and attend filmmaking and movie events as often as you can . speak to someone who has experience with filmmaking . ask them what tips or tricks they have for you . ask to tag along when they shoot one of their own movies so you can see firsthand what works and what doesnt . you may be able to find a mentor in film school . ask a classmate who has experience or one of your professors to mentor you . alternatively , once you gain experience on a film crew , you may be able to find a mentor through your work . in order to gain experience in the industry , you should work on a film crew . search online for job openings near you , and ask your classmates and professors if they know of any crews seeking help . the producer can help choose other members for the film crew as well as cast the roles for the movie . this person manages the production from start to finish . they are the group leader and the one who develops the project . you will likely need education as well as experience to qualify for a producer role , but as a beginner you can likely be a production assistant . the director is responsible for overseeing the the shooting and assembly of the film . they work closely with all the other members of the team to ensure everyone is on track . this team writes the script for the film . they must make sure that the content is interesting and follows a logical sequence . they write dialogue for the actors as well as ensure the transitions from one scene to the next make sense . a camera person films the movie . they should have prior experience using a video camera , and be able to film from different angles . some films require multiple camera people to shoot the film from various angles . the gaffer is in charge of lighting for the movie . they are also the head electrician and are in charge of ensuring there is adequate power on the set and that all cables and cords are properly placed . crews often also have boom operators to man the microphones , so if you are interested in ensuring the sound for the film is top - notch , become a boom operator . actors star in the film , so you should have acting experience for this job . it is important that actors are able to become the person they are portraying , no matter how different the character is from the actors personality . technical producers work hard after the filming is completed . they are in charge of choosing which shots to use , editing the film for content , as well as adding special effects and music when necessary . at the very least , you will need a camera . dont worry about purchasing one that is top of the line , but instead choose something of good quality at an affordable price . youll have plenty of time to upgrade in the future . if your camera doesnt have a good microphone , you may also want to purchase boom mics so that the actors voices come through loud and clear . choose an idea for your first film based on something you are both passionate and knowledgeable about . get inspiration from the real world , even if your film will be sci - fi or fantasy . the audience should still be able to relate to the issues and connect to the characters . focus on content . whats in your film is more important than the equipment you shoot your film with . remember to keep your focus on the content of the film and create a story that other people want to see and can identify with . making a film takes an entire crew to keep things running smoothly . select people to fill the roles that you cannot , such as producer , director , scriptwriter , camera operator , gaffer , boom operator , costume coordinator , art director , technical producer , and actors . if youve taken film classes , see if any of your classmates are interested in joining your film crew . you can also post notices at school or online to find people willing to become part of the crew . pick a nice day when your crew can arrive at the set location . spend time working with your actors to ensure they deliver their lines correctly and show appropriate emotion . take your time your film will be stronger if you arent rushing . you may need to film a scene several times to get it right . go through each scene to find the best shots . add music and sound effects to the film . pay close attention to the details to ensure the film is the best it can be . make sure transitions are seamless and that there are no errors in your film , such as an actor drinking lemonade for part of one scene and kool - aid for another part of the same scene . this is the most important step because if you do not have fun , it will come across in your film . laugh at your bloopers , and take breaks if you need them . remember why you are filming in the first place you love making movies . do it for the fun , not the fame . distribute your film in every way you can . post it online , to your social media accounts , youtube , and vimeo . you should also try to show your film to people in person . sign up for screening contests or set up a showing of your film in your hometown . |
learn the different jobs related to camera work . take film and cinematography classes . practice filming . always be learning . watch movies . | how to become a cinematographer 1 | if you want to be successful in the film industry , no matter what position you want , you need to know exactly where your job ends and where someone elses begins . learn what the roles of a cinematographer are . there are many different job functions behind the camera . as a cinematographer , your job is to be in charge of the actual shooting of the film . shot by shot . the cinematographer is also often referred to as the director of photography dp . youre in charge of how the camera moves . how the lighting is set up . what angles are used , and more . your job is not to direct actors , get in the way of camera operators who are not you , tell the sound department how to set up sound , etc . if you want to be successful as a cinematographer , youll need to learn the ins and outs of filming and where you belong . in the film business , a fancy diploma isnt always needed . but learning from professionals is the best way to get your foot in the door and learn invaluable skills . getting a proper education in film and cinematography will give you the tools and training to become successful . you will get to watch amazing films and shots and learn the techniques and terminology behind each move and element . taking classes will also give you the knowledge on what your job is and what the different tools you will need are . you will learn how to identify what different cameras and lenses to use . how to get difficult shots . when to use a steady cam versus a camera on a dolly . going to school for film is also rewarding . you will not only get to learn from professionals , but you will get to be graded on your work . you will learn when you arent doing something right and how to improve . schools also often have nice equipment that you otherwise wouldnt have access to . you will get to make projects , build a portfolio , and network . you never when your professor might want to use you . or your classmate who is now in hollywood working on big budget films . in addition to going to school for film and working within an academic structure , you will also need to branch out on your own . school is invaluable . you will learn proper techniques and methods there . but practicing on your own will let you discover your own style . get a camera and start filming on your own . take what youve learned from school and apply it to your outside work . take what you like and what resonated with you . learn to ignore what you dont like . the reason that filming outside of an institution will help you is because at school you will often be told there is a best way to shoot something . and in an academic sense , there is . but you should remember that you are an individual , and a storyteller . your voice is through the lens of your camera and you should learn to speak it . even if youve gone to film school for cinematography . a large part of your job is to always continue your education . the film industry is rapidly evolving and you need to not only keep up but stay ahead of it . there are so many aspects to filming , and as the cinematographer , youll need to know most of those aspects better than anyone else on set . read forums , books , and articles on the subject . stay up to date with new technology and filming techniques . learn what cameras and lenses are good for certain lighting and shots and moods . new cameras are constantly coming out and changing how we think about film . or , rather digital film . you will be valued by your work . but also by your knowledge of your craft . if youre the person who people come to with a camera or lighting question , youre in a good place . you want to be the person that people know to come to with any questions . whether its whats the newest camera out right now or in that movie we just watched , how did the director get that awesome shot learn as much as you can . magazines like the american cinematographer magazine and the american society of cinematographers are a great resource . you can stay up to date on news . read and learn about iconic shots . and learn how j . j . abrams and his cinematographer were able to do so many live actions in the latest star wars movie . , it almost sounds like an excuse to relax and watch your favorite movie . except that to become a great cinematographer , youll have to watch movies differently than your average viewer . learn to look at films through the eye of the lens , not the eye of a viewer . take notes whether on paper or mental . watch for different shots , what makes these shots special or needed your job is to be able to see a blank space and envision how you can tell a compelling story within a frame . take notes on how the camera moves . how the lighting casts shadows to convey mood . how close the shot is to an actor and where on the actor the lens is . when and why the camera moves . watching movies with this kind of critical eye will help you to adjust your way of thinking about , and seeing film . youll be able to understand why a camera moves when it does and why it shows what it shows . |
start shooting . take notes everywhere you go and storyboard shots of your surroundings . make your own short films . get on a set . | how to become a cinematographer 2 | youve probably already practiced filming on your own . whether youre in school or learning by yourself . but just like a sport or a muscle , you have to practice and exercise . invest in a camera and some equipment . your smartphone isnt the worst camera option you have anymore . provided you have a relatively new smartphone . but it still wont compare to even a dslr camera . if you can , invest in a dslr camera . dslrs made in the last few years can usually shoot hd video . additionally , these are cameras that are great for photography . and since you are a cinematographer , photography is one of your best friends . learning photography will be invaluable to you if you want to be successful as a cinematographer . you will learn framing , composition , exposure , texture , etc . all these elements that are crucial to getting a great photo also apply to getting a great shot . , then film those shots . this will be really easy if you have a nice dslr with you . when youre out and about during your day , take moments to look at a nearby landscape or city street . see how it looks to you . imagine you are filming this location for a movie . take some photos of the area you are studying . take notes on how it makes you feel , whats happening in that moment . maybe youre on a busy street in a city right before it rains . or you took the long way home and are standing by a field of tall grass as the sun sets . what emotions do these images conjure up in you what kinds of scenes could be taking place here these are questions you should learn to ask yourself and answer at any given moment . jot down the answers into a notebook and write the time and place . snap a couple of photos or film a few seconds . if you want to be the director of photography , you need to learn to direct , both your camera and people . come up with an idea for a short film and make it . you can choose to take on all the roles or stick to a few . get your friends to help you . this will be pretty easy if you are or were in film school . just get out there and start making short movies . try for three , or five , or ten minute films to start . you dont need to make the great indie masterpiece . the fact is , you probably wont , at least not for a while . so dont worry about getting everything right and perfect . use what you have at your disposal and get out there . actually shooting something will put you ahead of most of the people who dream of becoming a cinematographer but never take advantage of that dream . you need to learn how to tell a story with your camera . the best way for you to do that is by trial and error . yes , schooling and tutoring and studying will help you . but to really develop your talents , youll have to fail and make some mistakes before you realize how to best get what you want and need in your own way . once you have a little bit of practice and work to show , its going to be time to get yourself on a professional set . have realistic expectations for getting on a set . no one is going to pull you out of the blue and hand you a camera . youll have to slowly work your way up . it doesnt matter how you get on set . you may not even be able to get a job related to the camera work . apply for any set jobs that you are qualified for . you can be a production assistant , camera operator , lighting technician , craft service personnel , or even an extra . your goal isnt to get a shortcut to fame . its to get exposure and learn how a real professional set operates . get on set and take everything in . it will be eye opening . you will not only see how the filming happens but how people act and behave . you will come across extras who think this job is going to bring fame . production assistants who are annoyed by the extras . directors who act like tyrants . camera operators who are quick and easily annoyed if anyone gets too close to any equipment . build relationships with gaffers , grips , production managers , producers , and directors . if you get on set , let everything you experience soak in . then stay out of the way until youre needed . while there will be a lot happening , it will also give you the opportunity to see the magic happen . pay attention to how the lighting is set up . how the crew moves props and materials around to get a tough shot . what lenses are used and why certain ones are used for certain shots . learn from what people do right , and what people do wrong . |
join online groups . build a reel of your best work . make a website . promote your films . email contacts , professors , and anyone one else youve worked with . get experience anywhere and anyway you can . | how to become a cinematographer 3 | join social media groups to help you find resources and networking opportunities . there are plenty of sites that can help you find jobs . sign up and fill out your profile . the start searching and applying . sites like production beast is an online resource for connecting people in the film industry . likewise , facebook has tons of film oriented groups which you can join to discuss , connect , and find work . search for cinematography and filming groups in facebook and ask to join any groups that stand out to you . ask your friends for recommendations on any good groups . once youve done some work of your own youll need to build a reel . every position in the industry will require a different kind of reel to showcase . and within those different kinds of reels will be several methods for creating one . for director of photography reels , there are a few things to note . your reel should showcase your absolute best work . if it doesnt look great and someone sees it , the viewer will think that this is the most youre capable of . whether you take on other roles in your work isnt important right now . even if youve directed or edited , this reel is for cinematography . only include work that showcases your talent as a cinematographer . people want to see your talent in camera movement , lighting , composition , visual creativity , versatility , and , at least , one great moment . thats a lot to pack into no more than two minutes . you dont have to get all those aspects in , especially in one clip . but you should try and show as much of those elements as possible . your reel should be no longer than two minutes . and if you dont have enough quality footage to even make it that long , then keep it shorter . two great clips that culminate in forty - five seconds will serve you much better than two minutes of mediocre work . youve done a lot of work so far to become the amazing cinematographer you are . youve studied , youve shot your own projects , youve worked on sets , and you have photos and a reel to show off . why not put it all on your own website . these days , its not enough to just have a headshot , business card , resume , and a nice smile . with websites being extremely easy to make whether you can code or not , more and more industry people have one and expect you to as well . go to squarespace , wix , cargocollective , or even tumblr and make a site for yourself . you should pay for hosting and a customized domain name . the address to your site should be your name . the reason you should pay to have your customized domain and other premium features is so that others can see youre serious . if your site is clearly a stock template with no customization and your address is ‘username . tumblr . com , someone might see it and not take you seriously . put the same effort into your networking tools as you do your art . your website , especially as a cinematographer , should be beautiful and tell a story . you dont have to make it super complicated . it should be simple and plainly showcase your work . but , it should in a way be a work of art in itself . promote the films youve made or have been a part of . upload these films online and host screenings . put your films up on your website , or , at least , trailers for the films . and upload the films to youtube or vimeo . share links on your social pages . host screenings and create events you can invite people to . submit your work for film festivals . being a cinematographer isnt an easy job , and getting noticed is harder . so why not do everything you can to get your name out there festivals are a great way to get exposure and network with other professionals and artists . stay in contact with industry people youve met . if you get someones contact information , store it somewhere you will remember . get your own business cards to exchange and hand out . business cards may seem old fashioned . but when someone hands you a business card and you have nothing to hand back , it sends a message and can feel weird . reach out to contacts . after youve met someone send an email or message and remind this person where you met and who you are . explain that it was a pleasure to meet and that youd love to work together or get advice . dont be afraid to ask people for advice , invite people to screenings , and ask for feedback . you wont always get it . but you never know when someone will help you out . after youve had some experience , you can email contacts and professors and politely ask for any leads on potential jobs . everyone in this industry is always looking for work . and people are often willing to help others out . you never know when someone will come to you for a job or advice . or when someone who has had success will remember how great you were to work with and call you . becoming a cinematographer is hard work and will take time to gain some traction and a reputation . thats why , especially in the beginning , you should get experience however you can . ask your friends , colleagues , teachers , etc . for any help on getting work . dont expect to always get work in exactly the position you want . take anything that gives you experience . continue learning and shooting things yourself . you should always be creating new work as your talent grows . update your resume and reel frequently so that you are always ready to put your best self forward . experience comes in many forms . whether its simply taking photos for practice , working on a set , or acting as the director of photography on a film . dont get discouraged if you feel like youre not getting the work or exposure you want . there are plenty of ways to create your own content . and in the film industry , you will go through cycles where you may be in high demand for a few months . then the next several months are quiet . learn to accept this flow and take down time to relax . |
watch films critically . start making short films . learn how to act . read other peoples scripts . consider going to film school . work as part of a production crew . start networking . find other gigs to get by . make more advanced short films . enter your shorts into film festivals . assemble your reel . work on your people skills . get an agent . try not to get discouraged by a lack of recognition . become a part of the union . enjoy your awesome job . | how to be a film director | you have probably seen lots of films if you are interested in becoming a film director , but you can start to use your film viewing experiences as a way to learn about film making . watch as many films as you can and pay attention to the details . try to count at least 15 mistakes in each film you watch . look for acting errors , editing errors , storyline continuity errors , etc . develop your awareness of storytelling as you watch films . try watching movies with the sound off and pay attention to how the story unfolds through images as well . or , you can also listen to the dialogue , soundtrack , and other sounds in a film to see how the story unfolds through what characters say . to become a director , it is important to get started right away and use any means necessary to make your own films . get a camera if you dont already have one . although a quality camera will help you to produce better quality films , start with any camera you can find . write your own screenplay or work with a friend who writes . get a group of friends together on the weekend and shoot scenes for a short film . over time , you can edit the scenes together using a program like adobe premier . making short films will force you to start learning the technical aspects of directing . youll need to know how to edit , write , and do everything else , too . making your own short films will give you a chance to wear multiple hats and develop different skill sets . the best way to learn to direct actors is by getting experience acting , whether this is by acting in your own films or being part of a drama group . learning more about acting and doing some acting yourself will give you a greater appreciation for the actors that you are working with and it may make it easier to communicate with them . try to learn the lingo of actors . for example , you can learn about different acting strategies or techniques , such as classical acting and method acting . while you will probably start out writing your own scripts , you may need to work with other peoples scripts later on . reading scripts that other people have written is a good way to practice bringing someone elses story to life . when you read other peoples scripts , try to think about the details of how you would shoot each scene . for example , if two people are having an argument in a scene , how would you position them what camera angles would you use what kind of lighting would you use what sounds would be in the background though its totally not required , film school is great for three things forced experience , access to crews , and networking . plenty have made it who did not go to film school , but plenty more have made it who have . youll have access to internships , workshops , and , most importantly , names , names , names . if you have a project , you can get a crew handed to you and you can network by helping others out , too . although highly competitive , nyu , usc , university of california at los angeles , afi los angeles , and california institute of the arts are some of the top schools . several well - known directors have attended these schools , such as spike lee , martin scorsese , oliver stone , ron howard , george lucas , john singleton , amy heckerling , david lynch , terrence malick , francis ford coppola , and john lasseter . becoming a film director doesnt happen overnight . most directors started out working as runners , camera operators , or performing other roles as part of a production crew . no job is too small . whether its filing paperwork , making sure the actors have their bagels , or watching over the camera equipment at night , its a step in the right direction . if youre in film school , look into internships . if youre not , check your local craigslist , get in the know with the creative types in your area , and offer to be of service . if youre amicable and trustworthy , people will want to work with you again . and the gigs will get bigger and better each time . a production company is more likely to give a chance to someone with five years of production assistant experience over some kid fresh out of film school . try to find a production assistant job or another entry level production crew job and do your best . long story short , you wont become a director without a reel . that is the most important thing to have . that being said , this is definitely an industry where its a lot easier to show said reel if you have an in . to get an in , you need to start networking right away . the more people you know , the more opportunities you will have . attend industry events , such as mixers , conventions , parties , premiers , etc . introduce yourself to people and try to develop good relationships with the people you meet . offer to help out on future projects or invite others to work with you . on your path to become a film director , you will need to develop your resume with other types of directing jobs , like directing music videos , tv shows , and commercials . the paychecks you receive for these jobs wont be in the millions , but these jobs will help to fill out your resume with directing experience . some of these gigs will pay well and you may even enjoy the work , so dont turn down a directing job just because it is for a commercial and not a feature length film . making short films with friends you have made in the industry is the quickest way to bulk up your reel . work with the friends youve made , and with others who are also trying to break into the industry . sometimes the budget will come out of your own pocket , sometimes it wont , but its a necessary step on the ladder to success . if you have a film youre particularly proud of , then you can enter it into a film festival . the great part about it is that you can enter a film festival anywhere . there are probably some film festivals in your state or region that you can participate in . sundance receives 12 , 000 submissions per year , so it is competitive . you may want to start smaller and work your way up . just make sure you meet the deadline and formatting requirementsquentin tarantinos reservoir dogs was discovered at sundance film festival and steven spielberg stumbled upon a then unheard of film called paranormal activity at a film festival . your reel , or portfolio , is what youll be submitting to any project thats looking for a director , so it is important to make sure that it is impressive . models submit their modeling portfolios , actors submit their headshots and resumes , and directors submit their reels . your reel should include information about your education , professional experience , and films . heres what youll need information on your educational experience an accompanying resume showing your experience to date your contact information clips that also show your skills in editing , writing , animation and cinematography a list of film festivals participated in and awards won miscellaneous experience - - music videos , commercials , animated shorts , tv shows , etc . stills and storyboards showing your process even after you become a director , youre not necessarily on the top of the totem pole . youll have to work with lots of different people and sometimes people will clash with each other or with you . as the director , keeping everyone happy will often be your responsibility . start working on your people skills early on so that you will be well - equipped to handle different problems and personalities later on . keep in mind that you may have to deal with some really frustrating situations . imagine that your producer calls you and tells you he doesnt like the scene you filmed at 5 am in the middle of nowhere , kansas to get the exact perfect shot at the golden hour . the actress changed a few of her lines to give her character more depth and the moneys gone . youll spend the entire night reworking the script to make room for something that can be filmed tomorrow at the studio . once you have a decent reel , an agent may want to represent you . an agent can negotiate your contracts for you and help you to decide you what is and what is not in your best interest . however , you should never pay money up front to acquire an agent . an agent should only charge you if you make money as a result of his or her efforts . a large part of an agents job will be to negotiate your gross points . this is a fancy term for however much money the movie makes , you get x percent of it . when a movie makes 100 , its not that big of a deal . but imagine if your next movie rakes in 1 billion those gross points matter and they matter big time . get ready to take none of the credit and all of the blame . when a movie does well , its rare that the director gets seen as the reason why . but when a movie does poorly , its always that the director gets blamed . if its a flop , youll be hard - pressed to get another parallel gig anytime soon . even if a movie that you direct is successful , you may not get as much recognition as the actors in your film . maybe not for you , but for the average joe on the street , directors arent seen as the amazing film visionaries they are . its the actors that make the movie . so when it comes to the public , youll go unappreciated . and when it comes to your crew , its no different . if your movie is bad , your producers will blame you . if the actor is upset about how their hair looks , theyll blame you . its a cycle youll , best case scenario , grow to tolerate . after you have had a few directing jobs , you can become a part of the directors guild of america dag provided youre us based , of course . by becoming a member of dag , youre guaranteed a 160 , 000 salary for 10 weeks . in most cases , you must be hired by a signatory company to be eligible . or you make it big out of nowhere . the initial fee is a few thousand dollars and you pay minimal dues beyond that . its completely worth it , especially if the projects are not constant . after you achieve your goal , make sure that you enjoy and appreciate your job . it will be stressful sometimes , but it should also be quite satisfying . you will always be doing something different depending on the stage of the film that you are working on . in pre - production , youre translating the script into a movie . something visual . youre figuring out all the logistics , the casting , and the real nuts and bolts of it all . this is arguably the most important . in production , youll be doing what everyone pictures directors do . youll let the actors know what you see for them and how you want the scene to play out . however , youll also be on a massive time crunch to paint a masterpiece . it will be chaotic , but also thrilling . in post - production , youll sit down with editing team and piece it all together . make sure that you develop good relationships with your editors to ensure that you are on the same page . in post - production , youll also figure out the music and all the other finer points to draw it all together . |
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