INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most tent zippers have a sewn-in stop to keep the zipper from opening at the end. Use your pliers to gently remove the seam before you begin working. Once you remove the stop, you can pull the slider off of the track and set it aside. You might need to use your pliers to bend and pull the slider gently if it’s jammed or won’t budge from the fabric of the zipper hem. Make sure the zipper pull is facing the inside of the tent as you replace it on the track. You might have to push the fabric of the hem through the slide with a pin until you reach the grooves and have the slider all the way on the track. You should only install the slider with the “nose” or the pointed part of the zipper first. Otherwise, your zipper won’t work. This will make sure that your zipper is functioning correctly and give you room to resew the stop at the end of the zipper. If you notice there’s a problem with the fastener of the zipper, unzip the zipper and reinstall the slider.  If your kit comes with more than one slider of different sizes, try reinstalling a different one from the kit. You can tell that a slider is the right size because it will fit comfortably around the teeth and track of the zipper with little friction when closing Most tent zippers use a medium-sized zipper. If you have a few sliders of similar size, try sliding them on the track to test which one works best. Using the needle and thread in the kit, carefully resew the stopper seam where the track meets the fabric of the tent. This will secure the bottom of the zipper from the tent and keep the slider from coming off of the track.  Normally, 15-20 stitches across a 1 inch (2.5 cm) zipper will securely hold the track in place The sewing doesn’t have to be perfect, but be careful not to get any thread in the track or the slider. Make sure the track is secured to the tent by giving a gentle tug to the zipper once it’s sewn.

SUMMARY: Remove the seam if your zipper stops at the end of the track. Pull the slider off of the track. Slide the new slider onto the grooves of the track. Pull the slider until you can see 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) of locked zipper. Resew the seam at the end of the track.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: 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.

SUMMARY: Create quality videos. Make original videos. Plan ahead. Edit the video well.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you are younger in age and struggling with the death of a grandparent, you may want to reach out to a counselor at your school. Talk about any emotions or feelings you may be having and how you struggling to process these feelings. Often, your grief can lead to other issues, such as doing poorly in school or feeling socially isolated from others. Sharing your feelings with a counselor may help to alleviate some of your sadness and grief, allowing you to start to feel better.  The counselor may suggest coping with your grief by taking up extracurricular activities you enjoy doing. She may also help you recognize any triggers in your external environment that could cause you to feel sad, upset, or depressed.  The counselor can also teach you positive coping strategies, where you channel your negative feelings into positive actions, such as doing relaxation exercises, socializing with family and friends, getting enough sleep, and maintaining a healthy diet. You can also seek professional help from a grief counselor or a therapist that specializes in grief. Talk to your parents if you are of a younger age and experiencing intense feelings of loss that will not go away or that are conflicting with your day to day life. The therapist may suggest writing down your feelings and emotions in a journal, run through role playing exercises with you, and help you to process any feelings of "unfinished business" with your deceased grandparent so you can gain a sense of closure. There are many grief support groups that you can join, whether in your area, or online. Look for a support group that focuses on the loss of a grandparent or an elder. Often, it can be very comforting to talk to others who are experiencing very similar emotions as you in a safe, welcoming environment.

SUMMARY:
Talk to a counselor at school. Speak to a therapist if you feel disturbed or upset by your grandparent’s death. Join a grief support group.