This video gives detailed instructions for removing a hotspot or flash reflection in a photo by using layers and masks. Start by adding a new blank layer and naming it something like Flash Suppress. You will use a special blending mode for this layer called darken. With your paintbrush you will loosely paint out the hotspot, having selected the color tone that you need with the eyedropper tool. Later on you can use layer masks to clean this up. Adjust the opacity of the layer until you have t...
This guitar lesson teaches how to prevent scratchy tone knobs or volume knobs
Transparent status bars and new lock screens weren't the only new additions that came with the Galaxy S3 KitKat update. Along with better battery life and a smoother user experience, we got a new toggles design and recent apps menu. Of course, Samsung's infinite wisdom left these two aesthetic features hidden away. Luckily, with root, you can easily enable them with just a few quick edits.
During today's press event at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, Apple announced that iOS 7 will come bundled with several new ringtones—something that has stayed relatively static the past few years.
Are you a novice artist looking to up the ante in your drawings? Introduce depth and realism to your drawings with shadows. It all starts with “seeing the light.”
Let's face it people: Guys want this body and girls want to date it (no objectification here at all). Achieve the body of superheroes, supervillains, and super toned celebrities on paper by checking out this tutorial on how to sketch a very muscular dude.
This is a perfect dress to wear for summer--a sleeveless, two-tone strapless mini dress. You will need a bit of elastic to make sure your dress stays in place, and a sewing machien to put it all together.
A pansy is a delicate, two-tone flower. This tutorial shows you how to crochet an entire bouquet of beautiful pansies. This makes a great gift or get well present - especially if your recipient is allergic to flowers! Make sure you choose your yarn carefully.
Bill Kaulitz's name may not be as recognizable as Justin Bieber's, but his band's name certainly is: Tokio Hotel. The German rock star has a cult following of fans who dig his loud metal/rock tunes as well as his crazy eyeliner and hair.
For most instances of red eye, the built in tool that comes with Adobe Photoshop is enough. But in some cases, the tool might not be enough, especially if it changes the skin tone. Here's a good way to get rid of especially severe cases of red eye on your photos.
The holidays are all about beautiful, jewel-tone colors and richness in all facets of dressing up, from sequined cashmere scarves to warm wool coats. The same richness should be appled to makeup looks.
Getting pectorals that ripple and bulge beneath shirts and arms that broadcast from sleeves requires a bit of work on your part (duh). That's where this video comes in.
Usually we think that Halloween means dressing up in your spookiest, creepiest attire and scaring the living daylights out of friends and family. But you can be pretty too! Check out this makeup tutorial to learn how to create an exotic Arabian princess makeup look.
Reverse barbell curls are exactly what they sound like: Doing normal barbell curls in the reverse, with your fingers gripped over the bar rather than under. Doing these curls will really build the heat in your biceps, increasing muscular density.
This is an Alicia Keys makeup look, inspired by some pictures of her wearing some gorgeous green eyeshadow. This look works great for any skin tones, but works especially well with skin types that are dark or tan. It's also a good makeup look that transitions well from summer to fall. Follow along to see how to apply this green smokey eyes and bright lips look.
Learn how to find and download new ringtones (or, if you like, ring tones) on a BlackBerry phone running version 5 of the BlackBerry OS. This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to enhance lips when digitally retouching a photograph 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.
Cardio intervals, circuit training, plate exercises...when it comes to fitness, it seems like there's always a fancy name for what are essentially really easy yet effective strength building, fat burning, and toning exercises.
It's been proven that your body adjusts to any new workout you start doing within a week. Though that means less muscle aches and pain for you, it also means less results.
Replicate the incandescent, floaty colors of a forest fairy by watching this makeup tutorial for getting an eye look composed of translucent pastel greens, pale pinks, and lilac purples.
Due to natural fat storage patterns, a woman's middle section is one of the hardest to tone. Fat tends to aggregate at a woman's belly as a survival mechanism, making it difficult, even with diet and exercise, to cut chub and unearth a six pack.
Whether you want to be subtle or brash, the greatly improved HDR features in Photoshop CS5 are worth a close look. This tutorial presents an overview of Photoshop's new HDR Pro and HDR Toning high dynamic range functionalities. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or a seasoned graphic design professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the unique features of Photoshop CS5, you're sure to find something of value in this free video tutorial.
Pilates is a great exercise for toning abs, but seldom do pilates junkies break a sweat. Turn the sticky mat sport into a cardio routine by watching this video on how to do hula hoop pilates.
Get in shape and tone your body by getting in that pool for a swim! There's nothing better for your body than swimming and there are numerous techniques and avenues for the swimmer who wants to get in better shape. In this video, get expert tips and advice on how to get in shape with the help of swimming!
In this Photoshop tutorial, learn how to use the software program to remove tan lines from a photo subject. To complete this editing process in Photoshop, follow the steps in this tutorial to learn how to utilize a layer mask, eye dropper tool, and adjust colors. By following the steps in this Photoshop tutorial, you can tan the parts of a subject's skin by learning how to blend colors within the software program so that someone comes out with a more even skin tone.
Drop 8 pounds, tone without cardio, finally lose the baby weight or run 3 miles with ease--pick your plan and get your best body in just four weeks! The secret to weight loss is consistency. Don't yo-yo diet eating carbs and sugar! Don't workout for 3 hours one day a week. Try these quick weight exercises for slimming your figure.
The Pilates Stomach Series is also known as the “fabulous five,” because of the wonderful way the five movements tone the tummy. You will need a mat, floor space, and some flexibility. Pilates tip: If at any time your lower back comes off the mat, bring your legs higher as you extend. If your neck begins to hurt at any point during these exercises, simply lower it to the mat.
Get bikini ready with a few tips from the experts. In this fitness how-to video SELF Magazine gives you a full-body workout centered around swimming exercises. Watch to learn how to dive into the pool to do the following exercise: egg beaters, stair star, water taxi, toe touches, kick board climb, surf's up, mogul jumps and deck dips. Strengthen and tone your core, legs and arms.
Song introductions can foreshadow more complex song activity later on. Garageband makes it easy to create an introduction for your song.
Charles Sedlak explains how to score that muted tone on your acoustic guitar. Just touch your palm against the strings. It's a little tricky, but you can figure it out, I'm sure of it.
Sadie Nardini teaches a yoga for weight loss sequence for toning and stretching your entire body and burning calories.
This video is a cardio workout for your butt, hips, thighs and legs. You will need a bottle of water and a face towel. For better results do the different workouts twice a day. This will help in loosing weight. If you just want to tone your body once a day is fine.
In the "Do Not Disturb" menu in your iPhone's settings, you can choose to allow phone calls from everyone, your favorites, or specific groups. However, this does not apply to text messages, only phone calls, so there's no way to get vibration or sound alert for messages from select contacts — but that doesn't mean there isn't a way.
If you're like me, you spend a lot of time on your computer, which can be damaging to your eyes in the long run. Studies have shown that staring at a computer screen or television up close for extended periods of time can have harmful effects on your vision.
A tutorial for the Harry Potter fan who likes to play with eyeshadow! This will look great on skin tones that do well with green (of course). Give yourself a green and golden look inspired by the colors of Slytherin house.
This is a quick and easy project you can use to make a beautiful, vintage inspired gift tag that you can attach to all your Christmas gifts! All you need is some basic papercrafting supplies in muted tones and your favorite vintage stamps!
If you want a tight, lean stomach and obliques so sculpted you'd make Jillian Michaels jealous, then the only way to get what you want is to complete alternating days of cardio with strength training.
Want to tone every muscle of your body at the same time while building strength that's so crucial for performing well as an athelete? Then the Heavy A Prowler move is exactly what you need to add to your workout regimen.
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.
Your guests will be very impressed with all the effort you put into these origami invitations. In this clip, learn how to make a totally unique invitation for your next event. These origami letters will set the perfect tone for your next gathering. Have fun!
