How To: Create an image inside text effect with Fireworks
In the following tutorial you will create an image inside of text effect and learn how to use text as a mask for both vector and bitmap graphics in several different ways.
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How To: Make cheap vomit effects
Ben and Paul of Zero Budget studio Blunt Productions demonstrate their way to do vomit effects on the cheap in the first of a many part series.
How To: Rotoscope
Videomaker magazine shows you how to create rotoscoping effects (the same animation effect seen in their videos) for your videos.
How To: Do the sword stabbing effect with a harness
Have you wanted a cool stabbing effect without doing the cheesy "hold-the-sword-in-your-arm" routine? Well, thanks to Langaman26, who submitted this awesome tutorial, you now have one!!! Build this awesome harness from things found around your house.
How To: Create dramatic lighting effects
Matt, the Shirtless Apprentice, demonstrates how to create dramatic lighting effects on a budget. This episode will help you to develop control of your audiences attention.
How To: Create Sin City effect using Photoshop
In this video tutorial you will learn to create the Sin City effect where one portion of the image is in color while the rest is in black and white. Learn how to use layer masks to do the job. You could have as many layer masks as you want as you add in more colors to your images.
How To: Create a motion blur effect in images using Photoshop
In this video tutorial you will learn to create a motion blur effect in your images using Photoshop. It's a cool trick to enhance the feeling of motion in an image. Like any other tool in Photoshop, don't overuse it!
How To: Create a really cheap blood splatter effect
Keir MacDonald shows you a cheap technique for making a practical blood-splattering effect for gunshots and other special fx in your films.
How To: Create striking effects with polymer clay
Corinne Bradd shows how to create simple, yet striking effects with polymer clay, creating spotted patterns in various bright colors.
How To: Use the Time Remapping video effect in Premiere CS3
Jeff Schell introduces you to the ins and outs of the Time Remapping video effect that is new to Premiere Pro CS3. Jeff shows you how to use the Time Remapping controls in the Timeline panel to change the speed of a clip.
How To: Copy effects to multiple clips at once in Premiere CS3
This Premiere Pro CS3 tutorial walks you through a few of the quickest and easiest methods for copying motion properties and video effects from one clip in a sequence to other clips.
How To: Use the write-on video effect in Premiere Pro CS3
In this tutorial you will learn how to use the "write on" effect in Premiere Pro CS3. Specifically you will learn how to create an animated line that goes across a map to show the route taken.
How To: Collect data in CINEMA 4D if you know After Effects
This tutorial covers gathering up all of your data. In AE: Collect Files. You can do the same in CINEMA 4D. If you're not familiar with collecting files in After Effects, the video hits the rough outline.
How To: Use loops in CINEMA 4D if you know After Effects
This tutorial covers looping techniques. Even intermediate After Effects users know about looping basics, but how to get the same in CINEMA 4D? If you're new to AE, the tutorial first covers a little looping in Adobe AE then moves on to show you how to do the same in CINEMA 4D.
How To: Use parenting in CINEMA 4D if you know After Effects
In CINEMA 4D you can "parent" objects in a manner similar to After Effects. This video shows you how to use parenting relationships to group objects and hide (shy) layers.
How To: Apply image effects in Keynote '08
If you're looking for some quick and easy ways to apply effects to images for your presentation you can actually do them right in Keynote '08 without having to jump to another application. Of course, if you need real detailed changes, you may need something more powerful, but for general effects this tutorial will get the job done.
How To: Colorize black and white images in Photoshop
It's been called the "Sin City" effect, and a myriad of other names, but really all you're doing is adding selected color to black and white photos or comic-type images. See how Bert suggests achieving this effect in his tutorial.
How To: Create glow swirls using Illustrator & Photoshop
This "glow swirl" effect is doable via drawing a flashlight really fast at night and then taking snapshots of its path (we used to draw fun doodles and write our names in "glow" lighting with our roommates in college). However, since such night snapshots are hard to capture on camera, Photoshop can do you for you instead in far less time.
How To: Make a cheap green screen
You can learn how to make a cheap green screen in your home for chroma key effect. You will need a wall, a green poster frieze paper, masking tape, and blu-tac. You can use Abobe Premiere to chroma key effects on to the green screen backdrop.
How To: Adjust keyframes on Final Cut Pro
Don Schechter demonstrates how to adjust a video or audio effect over time using keyframes. You can move and distort video and audio clips. This is great for manipulating filters and making cool effects.
How To: Use two capos on the guitar
Brad Davis explains why he sometimes uses two capos on a guitar. The effect is similar to that of using a drop tuning on the B string. The technique and effect are discussed in detail. He then performs an original tune (demonstrating the use of two capos), "Love You Don't Know".
News: Google Expands AR Effects in Duo to Video Calling for iPhone & Android in Time for Mother's Day
Over the past few months, Google has prioritized the development of its video communications products as the demand for social distancing solutions continues to increase in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
News: Facebook Opens Spark AR Beta for Instagram to All Creators, Intros Effect Gallery for Browsing AR Experiences
With Snapchat making the leap into the smartglasses realm, Facebook had to find a way to try and steal its competitor's augmented reality thunder.
News: The One Thing That Sucks About iOS 12's New Snapchat-Like Camera Effects for iPhone
In iOS 12, Apple included new, Snapchat-like effects and stickers for photos and videos in Messages. While these new options are fun, they're missing something that takes away from the appeal, especially since Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and similar apps already let you do it.
News: Facebook Messenger Update Targets Augmented Reality Features in Snapchat
Continuing its unrelenting (and mostly successful) campaign against Snapchat, on Tuesday, Facebook announced the addition of "World Effects" to its Messenger app.
Galaxy S8 Oreo Update: Edge Lighting Gets New Colors & Effects
Now that we've had significant time with Samsung's Oreo Beta for the Galaxy S8, many interesting features have come to light. As we continue using the new software, we have uncovered more subtle changes. The home screen already received a few new customization features, it's only fitting that the edge screen get some love, too.
How To: Message Effects Not Working in iOS 10? Here's How to Enable Them
As iOS 10 makes its worldwide debut, many users are noticing that the promised iMessage effects feature in Messages is not working properly. Instead of seeing the actual effects, messages will come through like normal, but with text describing the effect they were sent with. On top of that, you can't send your own message effects if you're one of the affected users.
How To: Create 3D Effect Object in MS Word
This video will provide an idea how to create 3D effect object in ms word. Create 3D effect with the help of this video. So please watch the video and follow all the steps carefully. Employ the technique in your PC.
How To: Give Your Images a Zoom Burst Effect Using Photoshop
Zoom burst photography is an effect that makes it look like you're moving towards the subject. Traditionally, it's done with a zoom lens and an open shutter, but like most other effects, it can also be done in Photoshop.
How To: Clone yourself using iMovie '09
Do you wish there were more of you? Well, at least two? At least in a video? This sweet video will show you how to do just that with Apple's iMovie. You'll also need a sturdy tripod that you DO NOT move. This is essential to creating the effect. If you move the tripod, this effect will NOT work, or come off as convincing. Also, of course, you will need a video camera. This technique is also possible by using other video editing software tools as long as they are capable of doing blue screenin...
How To: Clone yourself with iMovie
One is the loneliest number there is. Well, unless you clone yourself! This sweet video will show you how to do just that with Apple's iMovie. You'll need iMovie 11, or iMovie 09. This technique is also possible by using other video editing software tools as long as they are capable of doing blue screening or green screening. In addition, you'll need a sturdy tripod that you DO NOT move. This is essential to creating the effect. If you move the tripod, this effect will NOT work, or come off a...
How To: Loop still images to fake a 3-dimensional movement over a surface
In this tutorial, After Effects is used in actual realtime to create a video comp that simulates a forward three-dimensional movement. Several images are arranged into a layered, three-dimensional composition, and a single image is tiled into a surface pattern that is offset tilted and scrolled forward indefinitely. Several additional elements are also mentioned to add realism and depth to the forward scrolling movement, including foreground elements, background images, camera shake, camera p...
How To: Use displacement maps to create a staircase in Adobe After Effecs
This tutorial shows you how to take a 2-D image of a Persian rug and turn it into a fully 3-D staircase using the displacement mapper in Adobe After Effects. Displacement mapping is a versatile, helpful tool for any 3-D animator.
How To: Create an animated Christmas greeting in Adobe After Effects
Whether you are using Adobe CS3, CS4 or CS5, this tutorial will still work. This is a very basic holiday greeting, where the phrase 'Merry Christmas' (or whatever else you want to say) is animated to appear slowly over a blue, snow filled background.
How To: Apply genuinely scary Terminator special effects makeup for Halloween
The Terminator— it might not seem like an obvious choose for a woman's Halloween costume, unless you're thinking of the T-X from "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines", played by Kristanna Loken. But this Halloween makeup look actually feels more like the Governator's famous portrayal of the Terminator, which actually looks pretty damn good on a female.
How To: Make simple special effects for movies
In this tutorial, we learn how to make simple special effects for movies. First, you will need to set up a ladder that's tall enough to make the rail look like it's falling down naturally. Make sure the rain is hitting all around the person or you have sealed off an area. Make sure you also have the right attire to wear the clothing you have. Moving some pinto beans back and forth in a PVC pipe sounds just like rain, so record that. You can spray a garden hose up in the air and it will give a...
How To: Stabilize & remove objects from footage with Eyeon Fusion 6 in After Effects
Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video 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.
How To: Get started using Key Correct Pro in Adobe After Effects
Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video 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.
How To: Add dramatic color to photos with Photoshop Camera Raw
This video tutorial speaks about how to create a dramatic effect to an image using only Camera Raw in the Bridge program of Photoshop. In this example, the picture was first brought into the program and the fill light was turned upwards in order to lighten up the dark foreground. The white balance of the picture was changed to cloudy to add a nice effect and the color temperature was changed to make the picture appear warmer. The various parts of the picture can then be changed individually b...
How To: Create & work with text layers in Adobe After Effects
This AE user's guide provides a basic introduction to the concept of text layers. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular motion graphics and compositing software or a seasoned video 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.