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The 4-in (102 mm) side of the board should rest on the pitcher’s plate while the 1 in (25 mm) sides face outward.  The entire length of the 4 ft (1.2 m) board should be parallel to the pitcher’s plate. Rest the 2-in (51-mm) side on top of the other board with the 4 in (102 mm) sides facing outward. The entire length of the 10-ft (3 m) board should be angled down toward one edge of the plateau so that you can use the long board to distribute dirt for the mound. Spread the mixture out along the length of the board. Situate one person at each end of the long board. Keep one end of the board resting on the pitcher’s plate and use that as your pivot point.The person with the far end of the board (not the pivot point) should slowly move from one end of the plateau to the other, using the board to distribute the dirt over the mound. The slope from the pitcher’s plate should begin 6 in (152.4 mm) in front of the rubber, and slope toward home plate 1 in (25.4 mm) for every 1 ft (0.3 meters). Measure the height with a transit level, and use the clay and dirt mixture to fill in any low spots. Once the mound has taken shape, pound the surface area of the mound with a tamp to ensure there are no loose areas. Then, use a rake to remove any pebbles or chunks of grass and smooth out the dirt. Use a hose to lightly wet the area. The water will soak into the mound and firmly set the clay. Regular watering also will prevent the mound from cracking or eroding.

summary: Place a 1 in by 4 in by 4 ft board on top of the pitcher’s plate. Rest a 10 ft by 2 in by 4 in board on top of the other board. Dump a wheelbarrow full of dirt and clay in front of the longer board. Use the long board to spread the dirt out. Ensure your slope measurements are accurate. Tamp and rake the mound. Moisten the mound with water.


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If you want to master a new skill, you need a guide. Oftentimes, the best way to learn a skill is by simply watching. Look up videos of lip syncing online or attend a lip syncing battle in your area.  Pay attention all aspects of performance. Writers who want to be better writers read and pay attention to things like sentence structure, story, and dialogue. If you want to learn to lip sync, watch for performance persona, timing, and accuracy.  If at all possible, ask questions. Questions about the nuances of performance can be a great way to learn more. If you're able to attend a lip sync contest, consider stopping a performer afterwards and asking him or her any questions you may have. There are no quick ways to master a new skill. You simply have to make time every day to practice and, with time, you will improve. Keep a consistent schedule. Practicing lip syncing should become as natural to you as brushing your teeth at night. Set aside a half or so to go over your chosen song a few times. There are different kinds of learners. Some people learn best by watching, reading, and studying. Others learn best by seeing and doing. In order to master lip syncing, understand and practice your personal learning style. There are many tests online you can use to gauge how you learn best. You progress is unlikely to be steady the entire time. When mastering a new skill, people usually make a lot of initial progress and then plateau. This often leads to frustration and people end up quitting. Have patience and be consistent. If you continue to practice each day, you will eventually surpass your plateau.

summary: Learn through watching. Practice consistently. Understand your best learning style. Have patience.


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Make a folder on your computer, containing the images you want to animate. Each image will be a separate frame of the animation. Alternatively, you can convert a short video into an animated GIF. There are many free online GIF generators, including imgflip, makeagif, and gifmaker. These do not have as many features as GIMP or other image-editing software, but can be used quickly and easily without any downloads or registration. If you are making a GIF from a video file, you probably want to select a small portion of the video, instead of uploading the whole thing. You can easily do this for free by downloading VLC, then following these instructions:  Open VLC, then use File → Open File... to open the video file. Find the beginning of the segment you want to turn into a GIF. Select Playback → Record in the top menu. Play the video until the segment you want to "GIF-ify" is over. Press Record again to stop the recording. The new, smaller file is now saved in the same folder as the original video. Look for an Upload Images link. If you are converting a video, look for an Upload Video link instead. Video upload may take a long time if your internet connection is slow or the video file is large. Uploading no more than a few seconds of video is recommended. These online tools usually let you change the order of the images in the GIF, in case you uploaded them in the wrong order. You may also be able to add text, change the size of the images, and set the animation speed. Look for a Generate GIF, create your gif, pr Create Now link. Your images or video will be turned into a GIF animation. Usually, a list of available options will show up, including links to post the GIF in forums, download it, or embed it in an HTML web page.
summary: Choose a series of images or a video. Visit an online GIF generator. Cut out a video segment (optional). Upload the images or video. Edit the GIF. Create your GIF.