An RPG is a rocket propelled grenade, which is a common tool for enemy combatants in Iraq these days. If you need to have an RPG for your action war movie, then it's best to build your own prop one, since RPG's aren't exactly legal. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a prop RPG.
Check out this "Juicy Tutorial" to learn how to create a softer skin effect in Paint Shop Pro 8. Paint Shop Pro (PSP) is a raster graphics editor and, later in the series, a vector graphics editor for computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system. Paint Shop Pro 8 was published by Jasc Software.
Check out this video from Chemical Reaction Tutorials (CRTutorials). If you love filmmaking, prop making, editing and everything else that goes along with making movies, then you'll want to see what Adam has to say about teleportation.
Check out this video from Chemical Reaction Tutorials (CRTutorials). If you love filmmaking, prop making, editing and everything else that goes along with making movies, then you'll want to see what Adam has to say about reversing video.
Here's how to make the new Krylon cans spray like the old cans did so that you can tag, spray graffiti and do space paintings. The can's new nozzle effects how the paint sprays and can interrupt your art.
This image editing software tutorial shows you how to create a solid curved line in Photoshop CS3. You will learn how to stroke that path and create nice curved line effects in Photoshop CS3.
In this software tutorial Paul Wyatt reveals how to get to grips with Photoshop’s automation tools. Whether you want to resize images, apply filters, or add effects, getting to grips with Actions will transform your workflow. Learn how to use actions to take care of small repetitive tasks in Photoshop.
In this image editing software tutorial we are going to show you how to easily create digital abstract smoke using both Illustrator and Photoshop. One of the best things about this technique is that it’s very customizable and you can do it pretty quickly. Watch and learn how to create smoke effects in Illustrator and Photoshop.
Learn how to use Boris Continuum Complete's Pan and Zoom filter in Final Cut Pro for easy, documentary-style animation! BCC Pan and Zoom filter will allow you to create Ken Burns style effects on still images in Final Cut Pro. The BCC plug-in is available for other motion graphics and video editing softwares besides Final Cut Pro.
This Adobe Illustrator tutorial demonstrates the basic shape modes in path finder (add, subtract, intersect, and exclude), and shows how to use the direct selection tool and expand features of Illustrator. Finally, a bubble box is created (for the Yahoo Map project) with the add shape mode and a drop shadow effect added.
This software tutorial shows you how to work with the water paper filter in Photoshop CS3. This is one of the sketch filters in Photoshop that will help you make your images look more like watercolors or sketches. In this tutorial you will use the water paper filter to create a spooky, dark and cloudy type effect in Photoshop CS3. This tutorial is best viewed full screen.
This software tutorial shows you how to use the threshold adjustment tool in Photoshop CS3. The gradient tool is covered as well. See how using threshold and gradient can turn a boring image into a more dramatic tonal image using Photoshop CS3.
Tagging real walls can get you in a lot of trouble. So why not let out your creative urges in Photoshop? This Photoshop CS3 tutorial shows you how to make digital graffiti on a digitally made brick wall. Watch and learn how to use layer effects and lighting to create graffiti text in Photoshop.
In this lesson, learn what white balance is and how to effectively use this function on your digital camera. Also learn how to use the photo filter function in Photoshop to eliminate and correct color casts created by various light sources. Watch this video photography tutorial and learn how to use white balance on a digital camera and how to correct colors with after-effects lens filters in Photoshop.
In this music production software tutorial you will learn how to create a vinyl scratch sound synthetically in Reason. See how to use the NN-XT Sampler to produce a somewhat authentic sounding Vinyl Scratch right in Reason 3.0.
Learn how to design an abstract wallpaper design in Adobe Photoshop. Use the pen tool, rotational tools and clone stamp tools to create awesome effects in Photoshop and turn them into abstract wallpaper designs.
Reversing audio files can create some cool sonic effects. This Apple Logic Pro 8 tutorial show you how you can reverse files in Logic, using the Sample Editor.
This software tutorial shows you how to create funky looking text effects in Inkscape. This tutorial of course is just a guide to the ways you can funkify text, so watch and learn how to use Inkscape to make this funky, groovy, 70's text, then start making your own versions.
This software tutorial shows you how to create a shiny glass globe from scratch in Inkscape. Learn how to use 2D effects to create a 3D looking sphere all within Inkscape.
This Final Cut Studio software tutorial teaches you how to key out a green screen using Final Cut Express. This is also known as Chroma Keying. Once you have keyed out your green screen, you will be able to add effects and filters to your footage and create great movies in Final Cut Express.
This Final Cut Studio tutorial shows you how to make a multi screen video in Final Cut Express. If you need a wall of monitors each playing different videos, or are just working on some cool split screen effects, you'll find everything you need in Final Cut Express (no Final Cut Pro necessary) and this tutorial.
Suzanne Ivester demonstrates how to cover a glass votive candle holder with stenciled polymer clay and embellish it with rubber stamping and metallic effects. Polymer clay is a highly versatile material and can be manipulated to create various effects for myriad crafting projects. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to make a polymer clay candle holder with an Asian-themed dragon.
This how to video talks about rolled chords on the piano or keyboard. A rolled chord is a sequence of notes played almost at the same time like strumming a chord on a guitar and very common to provide a harp-like effect on the piano. There are two main uses for rolled chords, one is for the sound effect it makes when played, and the other use is to join big chords that wouldn't be possible for the average person to play solid. This technique is commonly used in 20th century piano music. Watch...
If you need to whip up a quick batch of greetings but don't want to compromise on style, give this fab technique, foiled cards, a go. Fantastic foils are easy-to-apply, give a beautiful metallic finish, and can be used for a vintage, distressed effect that the recipient of your foiled card is sure to love.
Create gorgeous, sparkly motifs and embellishments out of beads to give your greetings a bit of bling. Corinne Bradd shows how easy it is to combine stunning gems, bright sequins and coloured wire for a unique, eye-catching effect. The finished bead decorations can be applied to cards, tags or gift-bags.
You know that special faded, blurred edge effect you get when you take glamour shots at a photo studio? While it looks all professional and difficult to pull off, all it really takes is some basic Photoshop tweaking.
The fan stroke is often admired for it's visual effect and the apparent skill of the player. This tutorial shows you how to learn the fan stroke, first by learning the motion and fingering and then by getting the timing right. Make sure you know how to do the "split stroke" first.
A classroom demonstration of the effects of lowering the air pressure on the boiling point of water.
The Drink Of the Gods. Yerba Mate. Learn how to prepare Yerba Mate and drink it properly with sexy Gianny L! You will enjoy the ceremony and will notice a subtle lift, due to the caffeine (mateine) contained in it. GiannyL demonstrates how it's all done.
Special effects is swell, especially when it utilizes the wonderful ubiquity of wax and bubble gum to make wounds look unbelievably believable. Ewww gun shot wounds.
Does your video look flat? By using Three Point Lighting, you will be able to give your flat video more dimension. In this tutorial, Israel Hyman demonstrates the effects of the key light, the fill light, and the back light. This is a long standing lighting technique that you definitely should know if you plan on shooting any type of video.
Scott, from www.tutorialstop.com, demonstrates how to superimpose the features of two people: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. This effect was made popular by the Late Night Show with Conan O'Brien.
What lurks in the shadows? Is it something scary and frightening? Nothing so nefarious in this insightful episode of PixelPerfect in which Bert casts light upon the mysteries behind creating advanced shadow effects within Photoshop.
This video creates glossy/glassy plastic looking shapes in Photoshop CS2. See how Al Ward experiments with the layer style to get different effects. Learn also how to create custom styles for use later in the future.
A simple trick in the Messages app for iOS and iPadOS can make your iMessage conversations more fun for you and your recipients by sending a full-screen blast of any Memoji sticker you choose.
In a world full of augmented reality camera effects apps, one app is going in a more social direction.
One Instagram creator's augmented reality homage to Disney's deep bench of animated characters has earned him fifteen minutes of fame.
After adding dual cameras to its camera glasses, Snap is finally taking full advantage of the depth-sensing abilities of newer iPhones as well, extending the use of its new 3D Camera Mode.
While other devices are moving away from fingerprint scanners (cough, iPhone X), for many, a fingerprint scanner provides the best balance between security and speed. Typically, the rear fingerprint scanner on the LG V30 is quick and accurate, but every so often the phone will not recognize a registered fingerprint.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death of men and women in the US. Over half a million Americans die from it annually. Atherosclerosis — a build up of plaque in the arteries — is a common feature of heart disease and can be caused by smoking, fats and cholesterol in the blood, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
