When it comes to working with people, the photographer can face quite a challenge. Everyone has a mind of their own, and with these few tips you will know how to advise your subject so they look fantastic in a picture. Join Erin Manning, professional photographer, as she shows us 5 handy tips for working with people.
There's a technique available for digital SLR cameras that most amateur photographers do not know about, or do not use correctly, and that's using a simple telephoto lens (long lens) to create blurry background, great portraits or awesome up-close macro shots. Without the telephoto lens, you lose a lot of the emphasis on your subject, because the background blends in, whereas telephoto lenses help create a degree of depth, blurring out the background, giving concentration on the foreground. I...
Recently purchased a brand new digital SLR? Learn how to use your camera's functions properly by watching this tutorial on how to use your picture control settings on your Nikon digital SLR.
This video, produced by Photoshop Universe, teaches how to reduce beard stubble or 5 o'clock shadows from male pictures. We are shown how to use the dust and scratches filter, layer mask, as well as the advanced layer style command "blend if" on the underlying layer helps us to make this possible. The first step is to duplicate the layer and then select filter, noise, and dust and scratches. The second step is to apply some dust and scratches to the beard selection. Finally we blur the layer ...
In this video the author takes us through how to simulate a curved photo in Photoshop. One can learn how to make it seem like your photo is slightly curved and popping up from the screen. The audio quality for this video is good and the explanation was very clear that even a beginner could understand the steps shown in the video. If you follow these steps in Photoshop, you can add a great look to your photo portraits with ease.
This video explains how we can have a smooth skin in the pictures using Photoshop tools. The healing brush tool is used to delete all blemishes, red spots or black marks from the skin in the photo. While doing this it is important to select smaller portions and then go ahead instead of selecting bigger portions of the skin. Later the median filter is used so that the smoothing is just optimum. This actually helps in getting the right image specially for close up photos.
The iTunes App Store makes it easy to buy an app or game on someone else's behalf, and it's a great way to send an iPhone user a thoughtful gift. The Google Play Store doesn't have such functionality, but there are still a few workarounds to accomplish the same goal: gifting an app to an Android user.
We've all been hit by inopportune screen rotations at some point or another. Having the display orientation suddenly go from portrait to landscape when reading an interesting article in bed is one of the biggest irritations that come with using a smartphone (at least, for me). Thankfully, there are apps out there for your Android to help alleviate this inconvenience.
Love purple? Then this purple-filled eyeshadow style is sure to rock your boat. Croatian photographer Marina Filipovic Marinshe sets aside her usual fashion, portrait and art photographs, and brings you this makeup tutorial for recreating her rich purple eyes look. Check it out. You won't be sorry.
Croatian photographer Marina Filipovic Marinshe sets aside her usual fashion, portrait and art photographs to delve into the world of makeup tutorials! In this video, she shows you her "Pretty in Pink" full face makeup look, with lots of pink!
One popular way to use light in photography is with a three point lighting setup. In this tutorial, learn how to set up three point lights in portrait photography and get the most flattering shot of your subject. There is an art to making people look good and proper lighting is very important. So, if you have your equipment and are ready to start assembling it all, have a look at this instructional clip and follow the step by step to get started.
Lighting is very important to photography. The proper lighting can make your subject or scene appear in a totally new way. Whether you are adding, or eliminating shadow, using light to manipulate the way something looks, or just setting up for a flattering portrait, you will need to know some light basics. In this tutorial, Mark will show you how to set up lighting for a fantastic picture. You will learn seven different setups to make sure you have the right arrangement for your particular ne...
Ever since Supergirl was introduced in the DC world of comics she has always been the youthful, ambitious protagonist that everyone knew to respect. Her strength and value made her entrance on the scene a remarkable one, even though she never got too much limelight. This video is focusing on portrait of female character design for manga, video game, and comics basic. The process shows BASIC drawing and sketching video series of comic book characters that will help you gain knowledge of anatom...
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...
You can never see too many tutorials on retouching portraits since there are so many types of imperfections and types of people. These two examples explains how different blurs can be used, and use of other retouching tools. You should have a good knowledge of the Photoshop interface and workflow before starting.
Try "unfocusing" your photographs for some dreamy, evocative and somewhat abstract takes on life. Check out the two tutorials (here and here) from Michelle Geoga of Lights! Camera! Photoshop! for tips on unleashing the blur-power of your camera. You can see plenty of example images there to help you out.
Nintendo changed Mario Kart Tour for the better with an option to play the game in landscape mode. That said, the game will rotate automatically, which can mess you up in the middle of a heated race. But you don't need to lock your iPhone or Android phone's orientation setting to fix the problem since you can do so within the game itself. That way, other apps will auto-rotate as usual.
One of the most prestigious annual events for the advertising industry, the Cannes Lions is the ideal backdrop for Snapchat to show the brands and agencies in attendance what it's got.
While you may not notice them at first, iOS 11 included some pretty significant improvements to the Photos app on your iPhone. These upgrades will help you make your Live Photos livelier, surprise you with photos you totally forgot about, keep your photos and videos organized, and more.
The Last Supper, or L'Ultima Cena, is a mural painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1498. It is considered one of the greatest paintings of all time, and if you live in the San Antonio, Texas area, or are willing to travel, you can get it shaved into the back of your head.
With vintage-inspired, indie Etsy pictures being all the rage, isn't it about time you jumped on board the retro picture wagon? Whether you desire making that vignette of schoolbooks from the 1920's topped with mini celluloid deer look more aged and sophisticated or you simply want to endow your portraits with a more old timey feel, fading the edges of a picture is your easiest and quickest way to achieve instant vintage.
In this video, we learn how to use the camera on the iPhone 3GS. From the home screen, tap the camera icon. From here, the camera will appear on the screen with what you can take a picture of. At the bottom of the screen you will see the camera icon, thumbnail icon, and photo/video switch icon. You can tap the screen to do a focus and you can tilt the camera sideways to take a landscape portrait. To take a photo, tap the camera icon and then the photo will be saved to the thumbnail. Enjoy usi...
In this tutorial, we learn how to use the Verizon Wireless Razzle TXT8030 camera. This is 1.3 megapixels and has a self-portrait option on it as well. To access the camera, press the camera key on the side of the phone. Now, you will be able to view the gallery, take a picture, or see your options. The options will change the color effects, self timer, and other options for each of your pictures. Once you have chosen all of your options, face the camera at the subject, then press the middle "...
Want to remove pimples, wrinkles and other blemishes from a portrait? With Photoshop, it's easy! And this clip will show you precisely how it's done. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editor or a seasoned designer looking to better acquaint yourself with the new features and functions of the latest iteration of the application, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, and to get started removing blemishes from your own digital photos, ...
In order to use PowerPoint to create your resume, you will need to select "page setup", in order to change from landscape to portrait. Insert a text box in the center of the page and type your name in it. Next, click on the "format" tab. Next, select your alignment from the alignment center.
This video demonstrates how to draw a detailed half face portrait of a person by drawing the eye and hair. Begin by drawing the outline of the eye, adding detail such as the inner fold of the eye where the tear ducts are as well as creases above the eye. Draw the pupil of the eye, adding highlights to the center. Then, continue by drawing highlights and further shading details to the rest of the eye, including eyelashes and then the eyebrow. Continue by drawing the outline of the face near th...
In this Electronics video tutorial you will learn how to use the browser on the Blackberry Storm 9500. To use your browser, select browser from the main blackberry menu. This will bring up your bookmark and the history of your previously visited websites. There is also a handy Google search bar. Type in the address of the site in to address bar at the top. Once the page loads, you can view it in landscape or portrait format by moving the handset. To zoom in and out, use the magnifying glass "...
Seven easy basic art methods and steps to drawing Anakin Skywalker. The first 1-3 steps illustrates the basic drawing methods for the human head shape, and line placement for a basic human head. The fourth step illustrates basic drawing of the eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Step five illustrates the basic shading around the eyes, nose, ears and mouth. Step six illustrates how to add the shaping and styling of the hair and facial features. The final step illustrates how to shade the hair. It also...
The artist begins by sketching house the outline of the face and body using a pencil. Then he begins to form the eyes, nose, hair and ears, and applies a gray mask to the face which is then covered by the tan coloring of the woman. The lower body is applied with a lighter mask which is converted to the white furry coating of the coat. The drawing is then smoothened out showing us the main features of the realistic woman. Using the software and computer graphics that he uses, the hair, eyes, a...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create the Orton glow effect using Adobe Photoshop. The Orton glow effect is achieved by combining a sharp image with a duplicate that is deliberately blurred or softened. The overall result is often characterized as a dreamscape, diffusion, or softening glow. It is an effect used for landscapes and portraits. This video provides voice narration and step-by-step instructions for viewers to easily understand and follow along. This video will benefit...
In this video Dionne from the Gadget show explains how to improve your digital photos easily using widely available free software. The first thing she instructs us to do is to download and install Google's free photo editing software Picasa. Next, once Picasa is installed you can use it's one click settings to easily remove red eyes from photographs or increase the brightness of a photo. The next thing we learn to do is to adjust the white balance of a photograph. This makes the photo appear ...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to retouch images to have a glamour skin glow, using Adobe Photoshop. The video covers all the effects and techniques needed to achieve the glamour skin glow look. Viewers learn how to retouch skin tones and hair for a glamour portrait, including airbrush techniques. Viewers will learn how to create that super color saturated, soft, diffuse skin glow. This video will benefit those viewers who use photoshop and like to enhance images to the best of the...
Hosting a Halloween party and looking for some inspiration? ThreadBanger's Decor It Yourself is here to help with a few spooky ideas that can be thrown together at home and for cheap! Projects include eerie terrariums, adding red to the eyes in your portrait wall art, and bloody-ing up your shower curtain like a scene out of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho.
This instructional photography video shows how to setup large white infinity backgrounds in the photo studio. The key components to this setup is include this six foot octobox softbox light, which requires quite a bit of power; a framed aluminum reflector; the background itself is vinyl floor painted white; and a black baffle to shield the camera from lens flare. Set up professional looking shoots and take great portraits with this tutorial.
This sequence of videos provides a tutorial on how to set up basic studio lighting in many settings. With these photography techniques, you will be able to create a variety of wonderful portraits with various lighting techniques.
The front camera on the Droid Bionic from Motorola is a perfect match for the Google Talk application provided with the Android smartphone. Using the Verizon Wireless 4G connection, you can stream video and voice to friends and family members on the go. This guide by Motorola demonstrates how to video chat on the Bionic.
Is your family's dinner conversation making you more bored than the last time you visited your great Aunt Edna's sewing room and she gave you a two-hour tour? Then find a fun and creative way to get through dinner by checking out this video.
Gwyneth Paltrow is well known as an Oscar-winning actress and mother of two kids, Apple and Moses. But the film industry isn't the only one in which she excels. Paltrow started a healthy living and eating website called Goop a few years back, and she's a very talented chef.
Have you ever screwed up a painting before? Beyond repair? Well, it might be able to be saved after all, at least, thanks to these tips from Merrill Kazanjian.
If you have a large family to feed, then you know how difficult it is to make one dish that satisfies everyone. But every now and then a recipe comes along that almost sounds too good and delicious to be true.
