This tutorial shows you how to easily create the trendy image reflection look popularized by Apple and other design-focused companies using nothing but the tools that ship with Final Cut Pro.
In this Blender tutorial you will learn how to create reflective/refractive water
Learn how to enable the Ambient occlusion
Learn how to apply a normal map image onto a plane and tweak the effect in Blender.
Special effect makeup, at home and easy. Make fake cuts and slashes for your Halloween haunting! Or any other day of the year, especially Valentine's Day.
Are you a big Mortal Kombat fan? Do you need a cool terminator or cyborg effect? Do you love Hannah Montana? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions then you need to watch this episode!
Learn about using the Dremel™ tool for engraving glass. A Dremel tool can be used for creating decorative effects.
Creating an engine exhaust glow is a very useful effect. You can use this for spaceships, cars and more. See how to create one in 3D Studio Max.
Mama Shan shows you how to get a halftone printer dot look on an image using Photoshop.
These card counting methods will enable you to perform some incredible magic effects.
All you need is a pair of scissors and a piece of paper to make this card. Some basic cutting and folding will produce an amazing effect.
In this lesson, learn how to selectively maintain the original color aspects in a portion of an image while making the remainder of the image grayscale for an added aesthetic effect.
Learn to create color exclusion effects (ie a colored object surrounded by black and white objects) in Photoshop.
In this PixelPerfect tutorial you will learn to create a brick wall pattern. You will also learn how to animate a spotlight effect in Photoshop.
Master Bill Cammack guides Matt and viewers alike through the process of correcting white balance using Final Cut Pro's three-way color corrector effect.
Watch this video to learn how to shoot anonymous interviews for documentaries. Matt explains how to maintain anonymity using the proper lighting and audio effects.
This tutorial shows you two examples of how to improve a dark or low-light photo. This video covers the auto Enhance feature, retouch brush tool, Effects menu (Edge Blur) and the Adjust menu (Reduce Noise).
In this tutorial Macmost.com shows iPhoto '08 of the iLife '08 suite. This video demonstrates how to use the Effects Menu and the Adjust menu to improve the quality of you photographs with some simple alterations.
This tutorial shows you how to adjust a video or audio effect over time using keyframes in Adobe Premiere.
Make a simple eye appear dead and chipped at ease. After following this tutorial you will be able to produce these kind of eyes within minutes.
This tutorial will show you how to create a exploding planet effect using Adobe Photoshop.
In this free video tutorial provided by Luv2Help.com we will show you how to create a old burnt treasure map effect from scratch using Adobe Photoshop.
This video shows you a creative way to get a waving flag effect using distortion in Photoshop. This method also gives some depth with shadows and highlights.
Build your own cheap taser with an old camera and some plastic. These guys even show you the final product's effects on each other.
Brandon shows a cheap and easy way to create a fake blood special effect for your video.
Andrew shows you how to set up and light a green screen for special effects.
This video shows you how to create basic chroma key (blue screen) effects in Windows Movie Maker. Requires a mod from http://www.wmmarchive.tk/
Build a computer controller party light that is effected by music.
This video shows you step by step how to choose the aperture to produce drastically different effects. The is the opening by which light enters your camera.
This is a layered bead with a little swirl added to each end for a ocean wave effect, using COE 104 glass. Learn this great lampworking technique!
How to create a pop art effect (like an 80s poster or album cover) using Adobe Photoshop. Part 1 of 3 - How to Create pop art with Photoshop.
Watch this video to understand how odor and taste drives the mating behavior of much of the animal kingdom.
A video on how to create realistic text with a fire and flame effect using Photoshop CS2.
This video demonstrates how to make a simple latex prosthetic for a mask or face piece. This process is a lot easier than the traditional method. Great for special effects or Halloween!
Watch this video to learn how to use Skin Tite™ silicone rubber to make fake scars and wounds right on the skin. These are very detailed instructions. This is great for special effects or Halloween!
Watch this video to learn how to use Slacker Tactile Mutator to soften or deaden platinum silicone rubber for a more lifelike feel in special effects makeup. This is a great technique for making props for movies or for a Halloween costume.
Watch this visual demonstration for detailed instruction on how to airbrush Psycho Paint brand paint on rubber. This is a great technique to make toys, props, or masks.
Use alginate to make a mold and cast of an arm. Watch this video for a detailed list of needed ingredients and step by step instructions on how to do it yourself. This is a good technique for sculpture or special effects.
Watch this video to learn how to make your own professional fake breakaway glass, using SMASH plastic. This glass is great for special effects and pranks!
This Flash video tutorial looks at the basics of making buttons in Flash CS3. It covers the various states of buttons, and how to make a working rollover effect.
