Whether you're new to Adobe's Creative Suite or a seasoned graphic design professional after a general overview of Adobe InDesign CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this from the folks at Lynda, which presents a detailed, step-by-step overview of how to create documents with dynamic features within InDesign CS5.
If you have an extra speaker cabinet, a broken XLR cable and a little bit of soldering knowledge, you can create a functional kick drum microphone in just a few minutes' time. This audio engineer's guide will walk you through the entire process. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started building your own sub mic for extra low-end, watch this hacker's how-to.
Create some cool comic vectored effects! Watch this Illustrator video tutorial to learn how to make some comic styled text. You will learn how to break text down and add gradients. You will also learn how to create a fake 3D effect as well as some stroke options. All of these techniques will come together in the end as we create a comic book cover worthy logo.
The Apple iPod and iPhone are the hottest electronics on the market, so keeping up with the times means keeping up with designs people like. Apple incorporates all kinds of cool images and icons into their products, so learn how to re-create them so you can modify them or get ideas for your own designs. Watch this Illustrator video tutorial to create a gel progress / loading bar-similar to the progress bar found on an iPhone and iPod -- from start to finish.
Increasing the contrast in Photoshop could help when performing this Illustrator technique. This subject: the eyeball. Watch this Illustrator video tutorial to learn how to vector an eyeball in CS3. Vector an aye of a model of your choice using simple techniques that will be useful, not only in vectoring eyes, but tracing techniques that are used for full face and body vectoring and vexeling.
Changing the way the Bridge looks is a personal touch everybody can make to streamline their workflow. Changing layout settings in the bridge is actually quite easy and very helpful for customizing for individual needs. In this video tutorial, see the ways that you can change the Bridge's look and feel to suit your work environment and to free up the space necessary to have a comfortable working window. This video also covers the viewing options given to you by the Bridge to allow for quick a...
There are many ways to remove an image from its background in Photoshop and using the filter tool is probably the easiest way to do the job. In this detailed video you will learn to use the Extract Filter in Photoshop to take a portion of an image and remove it from the background.
This video tutorial details how to set up Canon 5D MK II footage on Final Cut Pro. After watching this, you'll be able to create an easy setup for your project. It covers using the Audio/Video Settings option and using the Sequence Preset Editor to maximize your project workflow. See how to create the Easy Setup!
New to Ubuntu Linux? This computer operating system could be a bit tricky for beginners, but fret not, help is here. Check out this video tutorial on how to manage CD/DVD images with ease on Ubuntu Linux.
Want to take an ordinary flatbed scanner and turn it into a camera (that takes some pretty wild photos)? You can and, with the help of this video tutorial from MAKE, you will. For detailed, but simple, step-by-step instructions on assembling your own flatbed scanner camera, take a look at this how-to video!
Aperture's zoom tool makes it easy to view and edit your images up close and in great detail.
You never know when your computer could eat up all of your work, but you can backup your important files on the music player you already own!
This is a SEGA Beijing Olympics 2008 tutorial video on track and field techniques. This is a detailed breakdown of using starting blocks in running short distance sprints like the 100 meter race.
This how-to video provides very detailed, useful information on propagation. Watch this instructional video for tips on grafting a watermelon plant. For horticulture and how-to video enthusiasts.
This video tutorial will teach you a simple hack that will allow you to hide a secret message in any digital picture. Who knew a picture could actually be worth a thousand words? Real words, embedded within! For detailed, step-by-step instructions on recreating this hack yourself, take a look. Keep your messages on the Internet secret with this how-to.
This lesson explains a very complex left foot clave pattern for drums that was performed by Heracio Hernandez at Modern Drummer festival 1998. The instruction is very detailed.
Watch this video to learn how to use Rebound 25 brush-on silicone rubber to make a mold. This two part video series is very detailed and helpful! You could make a mold of anything you choose!
The video discusss "Position before Submission" and details common mistakes made by beginners in Jiu Jitsu.
Learn how to take photographs without a lens and develop film in your bathroom. Taken from the masters of the "weekend project", Bre Pettis and Make Magazine, you are sure to get some entertainment out of creating a camera and darkroom. Make sure to download the PDF to get all the details.
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Sonic the Werehog. Start by drawing the outline of the character, making sure to draw in the spiked hair on the back of the head. Then, draw in the circle for the head and use crossing lines to reference where you want the features of the face to go. Draw in the features and then add in more detail to them as well. Erase the background lines and then draw in the details of the body. From here, color in the body and then shade in corners to make it look m...
In this video, we learn how to draw a robot. Start off by drawing the outline of the robot, then draw in the details of the robot's exterior. Make sure to use squares to make it appear like the robot is a bunch of metal pieces put together. After this, you will fill in the robot with different colors of your choice. Make sure to add in small details around the figure to make it look more realistic. You can also add in shading to make it appear 3D. Once you are finished with the robot, make su...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Johnny Test & Dukey. Start out by drawing the outlines for both of the characters. Next, you will draw in the features of the faces and then draw the details to both of the characters. Next, you will use a bolder line to draw on all the features to make it look like it's 3D. Next, add in the shading to the characters to make them look more realistic and draw the clothing on as well. To finish, color in the characters and their clothing. Finish off with f...
In this video, we learn how to draw a cartoon figure of a little girl. Start out by drawing the head, then draw the rest of the body for the girl. Outline a dress on her and make sure one of her hands are touching her face. From here, draw in the details of her face and then her outfit. Erase any background lines from the outline to make it look more clean. Then, add in details to the outfit and color in the eyes. To finish this, add in the color to the outfit and the skin, then the hair. Sav...
In this video, we learn how to draw Darth Vader from Star Wars. Start out by drawing the outline for the body, then draw in reference lines around to figure out where the facial features will go. From here, use a darker paint brush to make the outline darker and then erase any background lines. Then, start to add in the details to the body as well as to the outfit of the costume. Color in the background and then draw on the muscular details to the body. Add in color to the body and the cape t...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a still life. First, you will use the side of the pencil to draw the outline for the still life drawing. After this, continue to draw the outlines for all the objects that are in the model. Start to slowly add in the details, using the light touch of the pencil. As you continue, use the side of your pencil to shade and then use your eraser to blend. Continue to add in additional details as you go, then erase any background lines when needed. Enjoy drawin...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw the cartoon vampire character Alucard. Start out by drawing the outline of the face, along with the hat and the collar as well. Then, draw in a cross in the teeth, with just the upper teeth and fang showing. Then, draw in all the details of the face, along with the hat details. After this, color in the skin and then the rest of the clothing around the face and on the body. Color in the background as well, with black and reds to create an eerie glow with ...
In this video, we learn how to draw the classic Sonic the Hedgehog character. First, draw a round circle for the head. Then, draw in the eyes and the hair around the head in big huge lines. After this, sketch in the rest of the body. Then, start add details to the head, drawing in the eyes, mouth, and hair lines. From here, draw in the details of the body and then create the leg and feet clothing as well. Draw a bold black line over all of it, then you will add in shading to finish up this dr...
In this video we learn how to draw Neji Shippuuden. First, draw the outline for the head, use lines in the middle of the face to figure out where to place the facial features. After this, use a pencil to draw on the hair around the face and then draw on the headband. From here, add on the details to the hair and then start to add in shading around the face to make it look more realistic. After this, draw in the shoulders on the side and then draw in the rest of the details of the face. Finish...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw the head of a Native American Indian chief. First, you will draw the outline of the head as well as the head dress that he is wearing. Draw in lines to show where the jaw lines, cheeks, and other facial features are. After this, draw in the details of the face then get to work on the headdress. Add in details to this, then start to add in colors to it, making it as colorful as you would like it to be. When finished, add in some feathers at the bottom and...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cartoon female ice skater. Start off by drawing the outline of the skater's body. Draw both of her hands in the air and her legs apart like she is dancing. Then, draw in the skates and the details of the face and outfit she is wearing. After this, you will start to add color onto the outfit and the skin of the dancer. Once finished with this and adding in the details, work on the background. Make it look like the floor is ice and then add in blue for a...
In this video we learn how to draw hands without references. First, draw the basic structure of the hand using a photo to make sure it's true to size. After this, draw on boxes and circles to create the wrist, hand, and the knuckles. Then, you will draw on straight lines for the bones in the thumb. After this, start to add details of the fingers and make out their basic shape. As you continue with details, erase any background lines and start to add lines in for wrinkles on the skin. Finish t...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Dora from "Dora the Explorer: Pirate Adventure". Start out by drawing the outline for the character. Then, add in the details for the body, including the hand holding an eyepiece. From here, you will start to add in color to the hands and the clothing on the body for the outline. Add in the facial features and the features of the clothing as well. Then, you will draw in the hair and the hat, along with any other details you left out. Color anything you w...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Naruto 4-tails. First, draw the outline of the characters and the four tails. After this, draw in the rest of the outline in the final stages using a darker stroke of the pencil. Start to add in the details of the figure of the body and then add in the shading around the sides. Make sure you draw in the hands and the fingers as well as the facial features to make it look more realistic. Add in any more details that you would like to make it unique, then ...
In this video, we learn how to watercolor paint a California barn. To start, you will take a small painted brush and start to paint the outline of the barn. next, you will dip the brush into different colors to create the inside of the barn and the details on the outside of it. Once you're finished painting the barn, start to paint the scenery that is around the barn. Use greens to paint in hills and then paint a fence with animals inside. Continue to add in additional details until you're fi...
This free video science lesson from YouTube's bionerd23 demonstrates ahow to use a GAMMA-SCOUT Geiger counter radiation detector. For all of the relevant details and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started using your own GAMMA-SCOUT Geiger counter, watch this home-science how-to.
This free video science lesson from YouTube's bionerd23 demonstrates a simple technique for detecting the presence of radon, a radioactive noble gass. For all of the relevant details and detailed, step-by-step instructions, as well as to get started trying this experiment yourself, watch this home-science how-to.
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M. Start out by drawing the outline of the vehicle. Make sure you draw in the areas for the tires and the windshield, as well as the other areas of the car. After this, add in shading around the car on all of the sides. Next, start to draw in the details around all of the car. Add in shading and additional lines to make it look more realistic. After this, you will need to use the eraser to erase any unwanted lines that don't b...
In this video, we learn how to draw a perfect eye. Start out by drawing the outline of the eye, the create the basic shape. After this, draw the crease above the eye and then the inside details of the eye. Darken the pupil, then add in lines around the pupil to show detail. Create a circle eraser mark near the pupil to show the eye having a glare, making it look more glossy. After this, shade in the sides of the eye and underneath where the bottom lash line is. From here, create the eyebrow a...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a gangster graffiti ET character. Start out by drawing the eyebrows and the hat, then draw down to make the eyes. After this, draw in the details of the eyes, then make the nose and the mouth. From here, create the head and the neck, as well as the rest of the body. Draw on large pants that look baggy on the legs and a large collared shirt. One hand should be in the pocket and the other should be facing out with a finger on a spray paint can. From here, ...
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw an eye. Start out by drawing the outline of the eye, which should be in a football shape. Then, draw the inside of the eye and the outside of it as well. Then, you will start to add in additional details around the eye and the eyelashes. After this, add in the crosshatch inside the eyes and shade in the pupils. Shade around the outside of the eye, then add darker lines for the eyelashes on both the top and the bottom. Add a crease in the eye to make it l...
