In this tutorial, we learn how to create a cool blend text effect in Illustrator. First, open up Illustrator and draw a path, then change the color to black. After this, click on the line and type in your desired text. Increase the font size to 36 points, then select the red color. After this, copy your path and select the duplicate button. Now, move the duplicated path and change the background color to yellow. Now, scale the path and resize, then place on to of the red path. When finished, ...
Need help figuring out how to use PHYX Color in FCP or Motion? This quick clip will sort you out. Whether you're new to Apple's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.
Cattleya orchids are amongst the rarer orchid species, known for their almost jellyfish-like, ethereal lower sections and great range of color. So what better way to experiment with bright nail colors than buy painting some of these exotic orchids on your nails?
In this video, we learn how to apply eyeshadow and eyeliner in Adobe Photoshop. First, load your picture in and zoom in on the eye. After you do this, you will need to click on layer one and then click on the color picker. Next, choose the color you want for the eye and paint it onto the lids using a small brush and zooming in on the eye even further. After you brush the color onto the entire eye, you can choose black for the eyeliner and use a smaller brush. Paint the liner onto the bottom a...
In this video, we learn how to apply and blend eyeshadow. First, you want to start by adding a primer to your eyelids. Now, use a large brush to brush a light shadow onto your entire eyelid. After this, use a smaller brush to brush a lighter shadow onto the inner crease of your eye and underneath the eyebrow. After this, use a brush to apply a dark shadow to the outer crease of the eye, then blend with the lighter shade. Next, paint a darker color on the outer v of the eye and continue to ble...
In this video, we learn how to draw a fashion sketch. Start off by using a fine pen and drawing the silhouette of a woman. Draw on the outfit to the woman, adding in all the fine details. Draw in ruffles of the clothing as well as the prints of clothing you are going to use. Use a colored pencil to color in the picture so you know what colors you want the clothes to come out like. Shadow the model slightly to make it look more realistic, then finish up the details of the image. When finished,...
If you're looking for a fun little project to work on using Adobe Photoshop, why don't you give this a try. In this next tutorial, you'll be finding out how to create multi-colored glowing lines using Photoshop.
In this tutorial, we learn how to create stencil graffiti. First, take a picture and then separate into four layers. After you do this, you will draw out each layer and then cut each of them out. After you do this, synchronize all of the layers. Next, spray paint the background color. Last, you will add color to the actual picture then wait until it dries. This is a great idea for wall art for your home, and it adds a unique touch. Make sure to take your time with this when painting on the st...
Want to color correct skin in Adobe Photoshop Cs5? This clip will teach you what you need to know. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.
See how to create dynamic, eye-catching color wipe transitions in Sony Vegas Pro 8. Whether you're completely new to Sony's popular nonlinear editor (NLE) or are a seasoned digital video professional simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make tequila cake with edible puke. This is a great cake to make for a college graduation. You will make the bottle by using Rice Krispies that are shaped into the bottle. Place fondant over the bottle and color it into the right colors. Place a cake underneath the bottle of tequila, and then make the puke by coloring different types of icing. You can place pistachios inside the icing to make it look more like puke as well. Squeeze this icing onto the tequila...
In this video, we learn how to make a floral arrangement. Start off with the biggest flower you are going to use, and build around that. If you have a white flower, pick a bright colored one to go next to it. Remember to use different flowers and colors to mix and match and make beautiful bouquets. You will also want to remove the bottoms of the stems and tuck smaller flowers in between the bigger ones. Creating color contrasts can help make an eye-popping floral arrangement. You can start bu...
This short tutorial presents a guide on how to change the stroke and fill colors in most versions of Adobe Illustrator. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector editor or a seasoned graphic arts professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.
Have an airbrush machine just for baking. Be certain that it is always clean. Cover the surface where you will be working as the color will fly. Cover around the cake and behind the cake. You can use newspaper, butcher paper or a disposable tablecloth. Pressure, angle and speed are very important when using an airbrush. It is best to practice. The more practice, the more comfortable you will become with the airbrush. Draw what you are going to put on the cake to use as a guide. Put just a bit...
Gemstone trees are very zen and are a wonderful complement to your feng shui-ed out apartment. These are not easy to make but the results are gorgeous and are excellent conversation pieces.
Learn best practices for color management in proofing your prints! Whether you're new to computer graphics, new to Adobe Photoshop CS4 or a seasoned design professional just looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to like this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started proofing prints in Photoshop yourself, watch this guide!
Crank bait is one of the more popular, interesting looking, and effective types of bait. This video features a bass fisherman going through his selection of crank baits explaining when he uses different colors of crank baits to attract the most fish. THe situations he discusses include fishing in clear water, at different times of day, and different vegetation levels.
Folding quality origami doesn't have to involve years of painstaking practice and lots of paper cuts. Watch this video to learn how to quickly origami yourself a Hello Kitty face.
See how to use themes to set color, font and effects settings for a Microsoft Excel 2007 workbook. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular digital spreadsheet application or a seasoned business professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with this particular iteration of the program, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.
In this tutorial, learn how to assemble a funky faucet that will make your tap water glow many colors as you use it. In this video, you will receive step by step instructions on how to make your water look unreal. This activity is super fun and you will amaze any guests who try and use your sink after dark!
This trick is very cool. In this tutorial, learn exactly how to 'wow' your friends with a classic street magician move. With this trick, you will appear to change the color of your cards with a simple slight of hand.
This video illustrate us how to draw Donald Duck. Here are the following steps: Step 1: First of all take sheet of paper, pencil and colors.
This is a project to keep your kids entertained. It is also a great way to practice hand eye coordination and motor skills. The materials that you are going to need are; construction paper and something to cut the paper with.Depending on the age of the child you can use 3 colors or more for older children and 2 colors for the younger children. Color choice is left up to what the child wants.To get started take a full size sheet of construction paper. Fold this paper in half length-wise. Take ...
Need four different colored (green "cheat", blue, orange red and purple) Jacks along with a double-sided red card and another red-backed random numbered card for a total of six cards. Shuffle the cards in front of the viewer with the three red cards on top then blue, green, orange then purple. Now show the card (green cheat card) and then mixing the deck rearranging deck. Push one of until you come to the blue one and spread the three red ones again with the blue on top of them. Then perform ...
This video will teach you how to create a basic logo in Photoshop CS3. In order to create a logo you need to follow this simple steps: 1. Go to File -> New and create a new document with the width and height 500 px. Set the RGB Color and the background transparent. 2. Fill the background with a black color. 3. Create a new layer and create a perfect circle. 4. Select Blending Options and Gradient and use a light red color to fill the circle. Add the text and use some effects for it. The video...
This video teaches the secrets of making and decorating a vintage celebration cake. First bake your favorite cake, apply cream over it and get it ready to decorate. Start by using green icing color pipe and design some vines on the cake. Now with violet icing color design the grapes by making beads and make some leaves with a big green icing tip. Use buttercup yellow icing color and make a leaf border all around the cake.
This is an instructional video on how to fold an octahedron with Post-It notes. Use 3 different colors of Post-It notes. Take 2 Post-It notes in the same color, fold it horizontally and diagonally to make four squares. Fold diagonally the sticky side, you will end up with a cross or a star. Put the tight corner between the gap, alternating the color. That's it! You will end with an octahedron Watch this video and make an octahedron using Post-It notes by yourself.
This video takes us through the procedure of creating a transform effect in Illustrator. First, choose a rectangular box and fill color in it. Input some text inside the box. The font and the color of the text can also be changed. Then position the text properly. Make a group of the shape and text. Now go to effect and choose transform. Transform is a very powerful effect which lets us create duplicates. Now select the number of copies, for example, one copy. Select preview. Now set the point...
In this video from Polymer Clay Productions, we are shown how to make earrings out of polymer clay marshmallow Peeps. They use holographic yellow glitter for the sugar, polymer clay, and Sunny Side Up yellow coloring. Use a clay color and glitter color that match. Have some real Peeps handy for reference.
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!
In this video tutorial by Task Tutorial we learn how to create a YouTube subscribe button using Adobe Illustrator. The first step to creating a button is to select the rectangle tool and draw a bar and then select a gradient fill. Next create the first color in the gradient and then the second color in the gradient. After that you'll want to change the gradient angle and also change the stroke width. Then you'll want to edit the stroke color to 9.6%. Then select the text tool and create your ...
This video tutorial by Tasktutorial shows you how to create a simple swatch in illustrator. Select the star tool, draw a star and select the path and scale it down as shown. Change the fill color to white, the stroke color to black and the stroke weight to 2 points as indicated. Select the rectangle tool and draw a background for the star, bring to back, change the fill color to blue and de-select the stroke as directed. Align the shapes using the align tool and select both paths and bring in...
Learn how to blend shapes and colors in Illustrator with this tutorial. Open Illustrator and put the circle with color which you want. Put the square on the color you want. Select the object, go the title bar select the object and then select the blend. You will be shown the result on the screen. Select the square and circle where you place the object by click and drag method. Go to the object and select the blend and choose the blend options. Change in specific steps which you want in the sc...
Maria Bell demonstrates to create the watercolor project, add color to the watercolor paper by first outlining the image or the shape with the SU marker. Then, distribute the color from the edge of the image or shape to the center of the image or shape with an aqua painter or watercolor brush. Fill in the images with shading details as desired. The technique produces gradient shading and a quick spread of colors without the use of watercolor pencils or crayon. Painting watercolors with SU mar...
This how-to video is about how to create a simple text effect in Photoshop.
This video explains how to set up an Aqua Sand gift box. The first step is to place the mold into the tank, and then fill with water. With a half-full bottle of Aqua Sand, by placing the nozzle face-down to the bottom of the tank and lifting upwards, you are able to create colorful towers. You can create multi-colored towers by starting with a wide base, then changing colors as many times as you wish while you move upwards. Users can also fill the mold with various colors of Aqua Sand, add de...
In this video she shows you how to paint party animal print nails. She starts out by showing you all that you will need. First a top coat is used on all of the nails. Next she paints each nail in three different colors, and the colors are pink, black, and yellow. She makes sure that each nail follows the same pattern. She then paints each section in three different animal prints with a small detail color. Last she makes sure that she ends with a top coat and gives them plenty time to dry.
In this Photoshop tutorial the instructor shows how to create a glossy sphere. Now to get started open the tool and select the oval tool. Using the oval tool create a sphere shape. Draw holding the shift key button and set it to green color. Now similarly draw ellipse and give it white color. Create a few more ellipses this way. Now go to filers and then glowers and then Gaussian glower. Now go to shape free and select gradient and set the gradient. Now you can apply color changes to it and g...
This video will show you have to make a glass bar in Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop is a great program for manipulating photo and adding interesting effects to your pictures. The glass bar is distinctive because of it’s colored shading.
It is a tutorial that how to make an ice text effect on Photoshop. First create a new layer select paint bucket tool switch black color and paint the layer now create an other layer, choose type tool then switch the white color and create a text "ice text" after go to layer pallet merge the layers after that again create another layer select paint bucket tool and select black color now select ice text layer then go to image menu rotate canvas click clock wise then go to filter choose crystall...
