In order to add a nice contrast punch to an image using Photoshop, go to your adjustment layer and click on the black and white adjustment layer. Then go to your "blend modes" and change it to "overlay". If you find that the effect is too harsh you can adjust your opacity settings or you can switch your blend mode to "soft lights". In "overlay" using the black and white adjustment panel you can change your settings to meet your preference. If you are using a previous version of Photoshop that...
Black Widow Mask In this video, the talented Angie teaches us to apply a Black Widow Mask for Halloween using make-up products that most women will already have in their collection. She uses detailed explanations and shows us exactly what she is doing and why, such as explaining that she's applying black eyeliner to camouflage the false eyelashes she will later be applying. Her application is easy to follow and results in a stunning finishing effect. By following her advice, you too can have ...
In this video tutorial, learn the several methods to get black & white images from color originals in Photoshop. The first method is the simple desaturate by going to image > adjustments > desaturate and it will wipe out the color from your image. The second non-destructive way of doing this is going into the layers palette, adding a new adjustment layer, choosing hue and saturation and dragging the saturation slide all the way down to minus (-) 100. The next method is going to the channels p...
If you don't know how to turn a black and white image into color animation in flash, then this is the perfect video for you. This tutorial is perfect for newcomers! In the video, you will learn how to import images, make layers, and transform them into movie clips. This video will show you the best and easiest way to turn a black and white image into color animation in flash. This video is what you are looking for!
This video tutorial by VvCompHelpvV gives you two methods to achieve the Sin City effect in your photos using Photoshop. The Sin City effect is making the main subject of the photo appear colored while the rest of the photo looks black and white. In the first method the subject should be selected using a pen-tool using the settings mentioned. After that right click on the selected areas and make the feather radius 3, inverse the selection and go to image > adjustments and de-saturate and your...
In this flash tutorial the instructor shows how to make a black and white mask animation. To do this, first start by importing your image into the flash tool and bring it on to the scene. The image should be wider than the scene. Now select and distribute the layers. Now convert those images into movie clips. Now go to frame 80 and add all frames. Get back to the first layer and create a shape that is the your mask. Now go to frame 40, select key layer and add free transform tool. Now, mask t...
This video tutorial explains how to use Adobe Photoshop in order to create a unique metallic black and white effect. This simple technique (accessible to both newbies and experts) allows one to easily make photographs appear metallic. This technique requires minimal prior knowledge, walking viewers through the steps, from the application of filters (such as high pass) to the introduction of a black & white gradient. Finally, a subtle sepia tone completes the effect. This technique is useful f...
This video shows how to paint Piet Mondrian inspired block print nails yourself. Apply a white base coat and top coat. Use black nail art paint because of the thin brush. Paint two black lines the length of your nails. Then paint black lines going across the width of the nails to make random size boxes. Dab the color of paint you are going to use on a piece of paper and use the nail art brush to get the paint off of the paper and apply the different color paint to the boxes. Wait about 10 min...
Learn how to get a chola look with your makeup. - Once your hair is wet, shake your hair.
Make a fabulous balloon sunflower with these simple steps. •Take three different color balloons namely yellow, brown or black and green
New to Apple's Aperture 2? Aperture 2 offers photographers a streamlined way to speed through edits, make essential adjustments, and deliver photos online and in print.
Go for a bug theme this Halloween! This Halloween makeup tutorial demonstrates how to apply a fun bumblebee costume makeup look. Be a queen be this Halloween. Enjoy!
This "how to" video segment from the style channel shows how to throw the perfect Halloween party and how to make a special holiday cocktail. Halloween is fun for kids, but can be a great party time for grown ups too. It's a great time to serve some fancy drinks, like the black widow (mixed with black vodka, pomegranate liquor, and cranberry juice). Watch this video hosting tutorial and learn how to throw a great Halloween party and make a black widow cocktail.
Inspired by Susan Hilferty's Elphaba costume, Corinne and Rob from Threadbanger show you how to make a fantastic wicked witch ensemble in this how-to video. You'll need two spools of thread, an old black button-up shirt, interfacing, an old black dress, scrap velvet, and a sewing machine. Watch this video Halloween costume making tutorial and learn how to sew a wicked witch costume.
In this song tutorial, you'll learn how to play the introductions to two popular songs, "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by the Hollies and "Mellow Yellow" by Donovan. While this tutorial is best suited for intermediate and advanced guitarists, players of all skill levels can play along. Watch this lesson to get started playing "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" and "Mellow Yellow" on your guitar!
In this video tutorial, DRUM! Magazine music editor Wally Schnalle demonstrates how to play "Back in Black" by ACDC on the drums. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate drum players, drummers of all skill levels can play along. Take a look and learn how to play "ACDC"!
In this video tutorial, DRUM! Magazine music editor Wally Schnalle demonstrates how to play "Hard to Handle" by the Black Crowes on the drums. While this tutorial is geared towards intermediate drum players, drummers of all skill levels can play along. Take a look and learn how to play "Hard to Handle"!
One of the neat things about Adobe Photoshop is the ability to add color to a black and white image. However, it's sometimes difficult to get just the right color. This is a neat trick to get the exact colors in a section of the photo, while leaving the rest of the photograph black and white.
Anybody can run around killing people in Call of Duty: Black Ops, but if you want to go for an entire round in hiding then check out this video. This video will tell you what class to use and how configure your perks to go an entire round unnoticed in COD: Black Ops.
Scary Jerry shows you how to improve your Halloween decorations this year with his black light ghost Halloween prop. This is a cool looking ghost that creates a scary looking effect thanks to the black light.
This instructional cosmetics video demonstrates how to create a Kylie Minogue inspired look. The Kylie Mingogue look involves purple and Green Eyes with soft pink glossy lips. Products used in this video are
This instructional cosmetics video demonatrates how to create a Gwen Stefani inspired look. The Gwen Stefani look involves red and purple lips with plain eyeliner eyes. Products used in this video are BYS Eyeliner Duo Thick and Thin - Black, BYS Liquid Eyeliner -- Black, Exhibit Mascara -- Black, BYS Blusher -- Peach Sundae, BYS Lip Liner -- Rich Wine, and BYS Lipstick and Lipgloss Duo -- Chili Red.
This instructional cosmetics video demonstrates how to create a Scarlett Johansson inspired look. The Scarlett Johansson look involves soft eyes and nude lips -- day make up. Products used in this video are BYS Trio Eyeshadow Palette - #3 Purple, BYS Eyeliner Duo Thick and Thin - Black, BYS Liquid Eyeliner -- Black, Exhibit Mascara -- Black, BYS Eye Pencil - Mushroom, BYS Blush and Bronzer Compact -- High Shine, and BYS Lipstick and Lipgloss Duo -- Nearly Nude.
Learn how to apply a peacock feathers eyeshadow look. You will need Covergirl True Conceal Concealer, Jesse's Girl Sparkle eyeshadow in Black, Jesse's Girl Eye Dust in Gold, Jesse's Girl Eye Dust in White, Jesse's Girl Eye Dust in Purple, Jesse's Girl Eye Dust in Blue, Avon Big Color Eye Pencil Night Glisten, Max Factor Volume Couture Waterproof Mascara in Rich Black, and Maybelline Define-A-Line eyeliner in Ebony Black. Watch this how to video and you can create a peacock feathers eye look.
Ruth from Stuff.tv goes retro to show us how to process a black and white photographic film. Film isn't dead, maybe because there's nothing quite as satisfying as printing out a set of negatives to make photographs. Watch this video photography tutorial and learn how to process pictures from black and white film.
A wave of all it appears to take to find the selected cards in the Red and Black card trick. Of course, it takes a little set-up to create this illusion. Learn how to perform the Red and Black card trick by watching this video magic tutorial.
This makeup tutorial video will show you how to create a mysterious and sexy blue and black eyeshadow look. This makeup look is great for going out at night and living it up.
This tutorial makeup video will show you how you can apply an exotic and beautiful pink and gold Arabic makeup look.
Watch this cooking video tutorial so you can learn to make Chinese black bean ribs. You can find this dish in Chinese Dim sum restaurants everywhere. You will need spare ribs, salt, sugar, cornstarch, garlic, black beans, soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.
Hand coloring black and white photographs was a common process prior to the advent of color photography and created a unique visual aesthetic. This video demonstrates how to digitally create this style for digital black and white photography.
Look in the air, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's- who cares? Blow it up. Shoot the blimp out of the sky and earn the Sunday, Black Sunday achievement in Duke Nukem Forever for Xbox 360. Take a break from fighting the Cycloid to blow up that blimp.
Immerse yourself in the world of Terraria with a full widescreen view. Watch this video to learn how to configure your game window to play in full screen widescreen mode with no annoying black bars. Get the most out of Terraria.
Are you playing the new Zombies map from the Escalation map pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops? You probably want to know how to turn the power on. This video will show you how to turn on the power and the mystery box in Call of the Dead.
Moonwalking zombies? Sure, why not! This video shows you how to find and exploit two separate glitches - the zombie walk and the moon walk in Call of Duty: Black Ops. They're easy to find, and fun to show off!
This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to draw a Yoshi playercard emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor.
This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to draw the dreaded Connection Interrupted symbol in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor.
Love the Yankees? This clip will teach NY Yankees logo playercard emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor.
This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to draw a Squirtle Pokémon playercard emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor.
This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to draw a Brazilian flag playercard emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor.
This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know to draw the Redwings logo playercard emblem in the Call of Duty: Black Ops Emblem Editor.
