Backgrounds

You've found the perfect photo for your presentation but the background is the wrong color or worse, a cheesy image. Well, if you're creating your presentation in Keynote '08, you can just remove the unwanted background using the alpha tool! See how in this tutorial from Apple.

If you want to create a space arcade game, then you won't want to miss this! In this video tutorial you will learn to create your own scrolling game background using Macromedia Flash. By moving the background you can create the feeling of moving forward - just what you'll need ...more

In this video from Tiffany0x we learn how to change your profile background on youtube. First she goes to google, then clicks on images and type in whatever image you're looking for for your background. Then copy the image's link in your browser. Then go to youtube. Click My A ...more

A basic tutorial for the GIMP software showing you how to use the Scissors Select tool to remove a background.

In this clip, you'll learn how to clean up the background of a fashion photograph when retouching it within Adobe Photoshop CS5. 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 fu ...more

In this web development software tutorial Paul Wyatt shows you how to use repeat images for Dreamweaver backgrounds. You’ll learn how to use AP (absolutely positioned) Divs in Dreamweaver, and create tiled backgrounds with ease. If you don't know how to use repeat images for D ...more

Interested in using a satellite picture of the Earth as the background on your Microsoft Windows desktop computer or laptop? This clip will show you how it's done. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this handy home-computing how-to from the folks at Tekzilla can present a compl ...more

Let FiveSprockets help you get rid of the green screen effect in your videos and add great backgrounds to your movies at home! By using the Final Cut Pro program, follow along as you set your green screen clip in the display. From there you select the Effects, then Video Filte ...more

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to remove backgrounds with Instant Alpha in Keynote '09. iWork '09, the office productivity suite from Apple, is the easiest way to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Writing and page layouts are easy ...more

Interested in customizing the log-in screen background in Ubuntu Linux 10.04 Lucid Lynx. It's easy and this home-computing how-to presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started changing your ...more

Ever wanted to cycle automatically between two or more different desktop wallpapers? With Microsoft Windows 7, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to from the folks at Britec can present a complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For mor ...more

Check out this very basic tutorial on removing backgrounds by cutting out an image in GIMP using the eraser tool and selection tool.

This video shows you how to change the background color and watermark in your Word 2007 document. Both settings are found on the Page Layout tab. The background color can be chosen from a wide palette. The most frequently used colors are immediately applied to the current page ...more

Don't let a little bit of hum ruin an otherwise perfect take! Final Cut Studio's Soundtrack Pro comes equipped with a number of handy noise-reduction tools. This free software tutorial from Final Cut King will teach you everything you need to know to attenuate unwanted backgro ...more

This video tutorial will show you how to create a seamless background texture using Photoshop using any square or rectangular portion of a picture. The narrator in the video demonstrates step-by-step how to achieve a seamless tiling of a photo through Photoshop and dictates th ...more

People are really into customizing their Youtube channel pages these days. Despite this, most people's Youtube channel backgrounds are poor-quality images, poorly sized, and don't look very appealing. This video will show you how to make cool Youtube background for Youtube cha ...more

Want Gary the Gadget Guy's background for Club Penguin? Well, there are just a few simple steps to getting the background on CP. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to hack backgrounds in Club Penguin (10/29/09). It works only if the item is available. He is only available ...more

Learn how to use Trapcode Shine with Adobe After Effects CS4 or CS5 to create a vibrant '60s style background effect. 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 t ...more

This feature also comes with Windows 7. Right click on desktop then click "Personalize". You can see the numbers of themes for example choose Nature theme and click "Desktop Background". You can see the some pictures and a tick mark on the corner of the pictures which tells th ...more

This is a quick and dirty tutorial that gives you some useful tips when you're trying to shoot simple high key portraits. You can accomplish this with just two lights and a Lastlite HiLite background, and here is how it works!

In this free video software tutorial, you'll learn how to create buttons and backgrounds with DVD Architect. Whether you're new to Sony's popular non-linear editor or a seasoned digital video professional merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to b ...more

Do you just love that blue and pinky purple starry background that Apple uses for everything? Well, now you can create your own using Photoshop and this video tutorial!

It's important to project a professional image to your Podcast subscribers. Background noise is not only distracting, but it will make your Podcast seem amateurish. Check out this great feature in Soundtrack Pro that allows you to remove or suppress background noise from your ...more

In this Boris Continuum Complete 5 plug-in tutorial you will learn how to create animated video backgrounds in Final Cut Pro. Save money on pre-made video backgrounds! Quickly design and animate your own unique video backgrounds by combining Boris Continuum Complete 5's Prism ...more

Watch this instructional quilting video to quilt a tendril or "C" background fill with a longarm sewing machine. This pattern is a simple and convenient way to create an elegant background fill on many kinds of quilts. It helps to draw the tendril pattern with pen before tryin ...more

If you do not like your desktop background in Windows 7 and you do not know how to change it, this video will be very useful. In this video tutorial you will learn how to change desktop background in Windows 7. 1. First click ‘Start’ button and go to ‘Control Panel’. 2. In the ...more

Replicate the old arcade games like Pac Man or Galaga by downloading the free software Gamemaker 7.0. After you've downloaded the program, create your own sprites in an image editor, use the sounds already provided in the software and finally load your background. Then set up ...more

Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite 3, or CS3, is the industry-standard application for digital photo manipulation. It is ideal for professional photographers, serious amateur photographers, and graphic designers. Having the software, however, isn't enough; you'll need to know how ...more

In this software tutorial you will learn a quick and dirty way to extract a monster from its background using Photoshop CS3. This technique of using the history tool doesn't work on all images, but it is definitely interesting. Create your own scary Halloween monsters with som ...more

This video will explain to you how to preform one of the more fundamental but confusing tasks in 3D Studio MAX: setting up textures as a template background for you models. Doing this will make sure that your models are displayed in front of the proper background and that said ...more

If you'd like to get some custom wallpapers for your iPhone or iPod Touch without jailbreaking your device, this video will teach you how to do it. Follow the steps to soup up your device the way YOU want it, as opposed to Apple.

In this tutorial on GIMP, the render-flame tool is looked over in detail. GIMP (the GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free software raster graphics editor. It is primarily employed as an image re-touch and edit tool. It not only offers freeform drawing, but can also accompl ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to shade and color the background of an image. This video explains all the materials required to shade and color the background of an image. The materials required are: a stamped image, a spoon dauber and an ink pad. Start by inking th ...more

Creating different borders and backgrounds for pages within a single Word document.

Add a background .mp3 file to play music when visitors come to your website. You can also build buttons to allow users to pause, mute or play the file while they're on your website. This tutorial shows you how to build this system using Action Script 3 and Adobe Flash CS4.

How to create a seamless tile image to use as a desktop wallpaper or webpage background using Adobe Photoshop.

Found a great image you want to use for your website or blog, but don't like the background? this tutorial shows you an easy way for you to take any image in the free photo editing software GIMP and edit away the background.

If you find yourself needing to quickly remove the background from an image in Photoshop, take a moment to play with the background eraser tool. The background eraser samples the color in the center of the brush. It deletes that color and softens the edges so that color halos ...more

Have you ever wanted to create a background with one of your photos? This video shows you how to use one of your photos to create a photo background using Adobe Photoshop. It will show you how to use the free transform tool, overlay blend modes, hue and saturation, drop shadow ...more

Want to design your very own custom YouTube background but lack either the money or desire to buy a full-featured graphic design suite like Adobe Photoshop? You're in luck. This designer's video tutorial will walk you through how to make a YouTube background using the free GIM ...more

You can change thesis theme background color and size in Wordpress blog to do this first you need to go to your word press admin. And then you have to click custom file editor. There you will see the "Thesis custom file editor". Now you have to select custom.css in edit select ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to create a warm grunge background in Photoshop. First, create a large circle on a burnt orange background in Photoshop. Now, go to layer, adjustment layer, then levels. Hit "ok" then the level's adjustment layer will be masked. Now, go grab the ...more

Using Windows XP, this tutorial will show you step by step how to make your own animated background. Try making different animations for different times of day.

Learn how to use your camera (including how to choose an aperture setting) for blurring the background of portraits.

Xara Xtreme works with 2D image rendering and comes with a number of features to support your tasks. Removing a background in a bitmap can be done with ease. You can either fill the background with a solid color or just delete the space around it. You can also overlap the imag ...more

Create an original background image by experimenting and combining filters in the filter gallery, then tweaking it using the channels palette, blending modes, and adjustment layers. Create an original background image in Photoshop - Part 1 of 2. Click through to watch this vid ...more

Ever wanted to change your desktop background and can't figure out how to do this in Windows 7? This tutorial will show you how to change this background. If you have an image saved on your computer already, you can simply right click it and then choose "Set as Desktop Backgro ...more

This tutorial shows you how to blur backgrounds on portraits or macro type images using GIMP image editing software.

Want to create a quick and easy space backdrop using GIMP? This clip will show you how. Whether you're new to the GNU Image Manipulation Program, GNU's popular free graphics editor, or a seasoned designer just looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to enj ...more

An aurora effect or color burst effect can blend several different colors in an airy, attractive background. You can make your background reflect, as well. And a benefit of this style is that it's very lightweight and usually does not take up much memory to load.

Want to know how to customize Google Search with a personal image? Let this video be your guide. It's easy and this clip presents a complete, step-by-step overview of the process. For more information, including detailed instructions, and to get started using a custom backgrou ...more

In this tutorial, you will see how to apply a texture, in this case a subtle gradient, to the world background in Blender. Textures can vastly improve the presentation of your model. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular open-source 3D computer graphics applic ...more

New user to Windows 7? Microsoft has put out a series of video tutorials explaining how to maximize your Windows 7 experience. Follow along with this computer lesson and learn how to: *Create a desktop background slide show *Make changes to your desktop background slide show ...more