Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Create quality videos. Make original videos. Plan ahead. Edit the video well.

Answer: No matter what else, avoid the poor quality video or your prospective viewers will take one look and move along. The picture and sound quality must be good to excellent, to keep the viewer interested in continuing with your work. Things to bear in mind include: Ensure that the lighting is good. Bad lighting is irritating because there are shadows, blurry bits and an inability to focus properly. All of this suggests poor quality and soon becomes so annoying it's hard to persevere with. Film with daylight where possible or use excellent indoor lighting in the filming areas. Don't have annoying or distracting noises in the background of videos. Such noises can make it difficult to hear your voice may over them. In general, it reduces the professional nature of your work. Make use of sound effects. For example: If someone is meant to be slapping someone, use sound effects, so that it seems real. These help to make the video more professional. If you're recording videos in real life, don't use your phone; use an actual camera. If you're making videos on your computer, don't use a camera; use screencasting or video capture software like Hypercam or Bandicam. If you're playing on a game console, use a capture card. Don't copy other videos. While it's okay to be inspired by the different ideas you come across in other videos, place your own mark on such ideas by expanding on them and mixing them up in your own way, so that your content is wholly unique and yours. Where you do rely on information from others, cite the sources and give them a kudos for an idea well executed, then borrowed by you. You'll win fans by being honest and by being supportive of other video makers. If your videos are the exact same as other people's videos, that won't be too interesting. It's okay, to have the same general theme but make it unique. Remember that people are meant to want to copy your videos, not the other way around! Adhere to the rules about copyright. Avoid using music, stills and video clips that are copyright unless you have the permission for them. It's demoralizing to have your video taken down because the copyright police found your content in breach of the rules. You don't have to plan everything you say word for word. But have a good idea of what you're going to be explaining or talking about. Planning ahead avoids things such as you stumbling or stuttering over words and so on. Good editing makes the difference between an amateur and a serious Youtuber. If you want to add special effects, this is the time to do so, provided they're good and make sense for the video.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep your bedroom dark. Wear sunglasses on your way home. Keep your workplace brightly lit. Block out noise.

Answer: Use the heaviest blinds you can to block out all sunlight from your bedroom. Light exposure will send a message to your brain that it's time to be awake. Removing light will help you sleep much better. Keep other rooms dark, such as your bathroom, in case you do wake up before you are done sleeping. Any light exposure will add to the time it takes your body to fall asleep. Driving home in direct sunlight, without sunglasses, will make it more difficult to sleep as soon as you get home. Don't stop to do any errands. Take the shortest route home. Keeping bright lights on at work will help you remain alert. When your eyes are exposed to such light, it lets your body know its time to be awake. By using bright indoor light, you mimic the light someone who works a day shift is exposed to. Avoid any low or gentle lighting, as this may bring on drowsiness. UV lights can give you vitamin D, much like natural sunlight does. While exposure to light my keep you awake, sound can be just as troublesome. You will need to block out any noises that could keep you awake. Try the following methods to keep bothersome noises from waking you: Ear plugs Noise cancelling headphones White noise machine to cover up other sounds. Ask family members to be as quiet as they can during your sleeping hours. Turn off your phones ringer if possible.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Smile at the guy. Introduce yourself. Encourage your friendship by talking to him often. Say something nice to the guy. Invite the guy to hang out with you.

Answer: A smile makes you more approachable. It says, "Hey, I'd like to get to know you! Come say hi." You don't want to sit and smile at him for hours. But, if you see him glance at you, flash him a smile. Make eye contact while you do! That lets him know you've noticed him. Friendship often happens before dating. Say "Hello!" and strike up a conversation if you haven't yet. Try talking to him at lunch, or introduce yourself if you're in the same class or work the same shift. Try to have a reason for the conversation, as that will make it go a little easier. For instance, you could say, "Isn't this class hard? That last test was a killer. I'm Libby by the way." When you see him again, don't be afraid to say hello. Start a new conversation about a common hobby or interest. Look for clues on his clothes or the things he carries to help you know what to say. For instance, if he always has headphones, he probably likes music. You could say, "What are you listening to? Is that one of your favorites?" People like hearing nice things about himself, so the next time you see him, give him a compliment. You don't have to compliment his looks. You can compliment his clothes, smile, or even his intelligence or humor. For example, you might say, "Wow, you got a 100 on that test? You're really smart!" You don't have to ask him on a date just yet. Just ask him to do something you both like. It can make it easier if you get a group of people together. That can take the pressure off. You could say, "Hey, I heard you like cars. You want to check out the car show this weekend with me and my friends?"

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cut the straw. Cut the short piece open. Flatten the piece. Fold the piece in half, hamburger-style. Cut symmetrical wings on both sides of the fold. Cut small slits around the edges of the wings to make the feather tips. Flatten the other parts of the straw. Cut out the tail. Cut the legs. Bend the legs and tail outward. Position the bend in the straw so that it resembles the neck of a bird. Make two cuts just above the bend of the straw, angled toward the center. Wrap the legs around the tail. Tighten both legs at the same time. Make sure the legs point downward. Push the tail toward the bend to loosen it a bit, and slip the wings through the opening. Tighten the tail into place again. Make small feather cuts in the tail. Display the bird on a glass by putting the rim between the two legs.

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Observe that the straw is divided into two sections by the "bendy" part. One section is longer than the other. Cut the longer section halfway between the end and the bend. Cut it lengthwise, keeping your cut as straight as possible. You may want to trace the cut with a marker before cutting. Place the cut piece on a folded towel or hard surface, and flatten it with the edge of a spoon. See the photo for more help. Make sure they stay connected in the middle. Set aside the wings for now. As you did with the other piece, use the edge of a spoon to flatten the rest of the straw, except for the bend. Once the straw has been flattened, position your scissors so that they cut through both layers, just slightly inward from one of the edges created by the fold. Cut all the way up to the bend. This will be the "tail" of the bird. On the portion of the straw you just cut, position your scissors so that they cut exactly along the other fold, stopping at the bend. You should end up with three pieces on this portion of the straw - two thick "legs" and one slim "tail." They should resemble the legs of a tripod. You should end up with what looks like the bill of a bird. Position the straw so that the tail is on top and pointing back toward you. Grab one of the legs, and fold it under the tail. Then, take the end of that leg and pull it over the tail and through the loop you created. Don't pull it tight just yet, though; repeat the same process with the other leg. Once both of the legs are in position, tighten them slowly and symmetrically so that they make a knot where the tail meets the bend. They should be at a 90-degree angle from the tail. Flatten it with the edge of a spoon for better effect.