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How To : Draw the sideview of a woman's face

Idrawgirls demonstrates how to draw side view of a woman or a girl. This is a very quick sketch done in Photoshop. First ¾ of a round is made. Then a pointed jaw and a very rough sketch of hair one or two hair, eyes and nose are drawn. Next a thick and dark eyebrow is drawn, d ...more

How To : Apply a Bette Davis inspired makeup look

Goldiestarling presents you this video where she does a make-up inspired by late Bette Davis was a Hollywood actress. She says that Bette Davis is her all time favorite actress and she loved her from her high school days. She says the Bette was a very strong lady even in her r ...more

How To : Apply candy inspired rainbow makeup

Aspiring makeup artist demonstrates how to apply nonpareil sprinkles to achieve a candy-inspired look Purchase rainbow-colored nonpareils (tiny round sprinkles). These can be found in the baking aisle at your local grocery store. Apply sprinkles using a clear sticky lip-gloss. ...more

How To : Understand no limit Texas Hold'em

This video is sponsored by My Poker Corner and introduces the novice into how the game "Texas Hold 'em" is played. The complete process of the game from the number of players and their positions such as the Dealer are explained. The Small Blind position and the Big Blind posit ...more

How To : Build & stain concrete countertops

Paul Ryan of the DIY Network shows how to make concrete countertops for the kitchen. Concrete is now available in a wide range of colors and textures. First build forms out of 3/4-inch melamine (a waterproof smooth material for easy casting), according to the blueprints. Use c ...more

How To : Remove yellow teeth stains in Photoshop

Learn how to whiten your teeth using Photoshop with this video tutorial. 1. First thing you will want to do is remove the padlock if your image has one. You should be able to find this in the top right hand corner of your screen or in the background layers option. 2. Zoom in ...more

News : India's Human Powered Ferris Wheels

We have seen it before (previous post: Human Powered Ferris Wheel), but it never gets any less amazing. Talk about resourcefulness. No need for electricity. Use humans to power your ferris wheel (if you had one sitting around... I wish I had one). Via Make, "At the Hindu Swas ...more

How To : Create a cope cut for crown molding

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how to make an inside joint for crown molding. Steps: 1 Make a miter-cut on the end of a length of molding. 2 Take a pencil and darken the leading edge of the mitered end. 3 Cut along darkened edge with a coping saw, angling the b ...more

How To : Use the Slice tool in Photoshop CS2

Slow-loading pages could easily turn off your website visitors. Therefore, if you have a large image on your web page you might want to slice it into different parts to help the page load faster. In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to use the Slice tool to ...more

How To : Use layers in Photoshop CS2

Photoshop's layers Palette is a powerful tool that allows you do many special things to your layered compositions. In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to use layers, including how to delete, lock, and unlock layers. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the t ...more

How To : Use Quick Masking layers in Photoshop CS2

In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to use Quick Masking layers. Learn how to edit a quick masking layer, and how to combine image and mask together. Masks will always sit in the second channel of the layers'stack. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the to ...more

How To : Use Smart Shapes in Fireworks 8

With Smart Shapes you can easily create complex objects like arrows, stars, rounded rectangle, and even 3-dimensional objects with click and drag ease. In this Fireworks 8 video tutorial you will learn how to use smart shapes. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left c ...more

How To : Edit pictures embedded in a PDF with Photoshop

In this Adobe Photoshop video tutorial you will learn how to edit pictures embedded in PDF files. You'll learn how to link to editing program, edit images, and save them with edits. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There ...more

How To : Create 3D text in Bryce 5

To create great looking 3D text in Bryce 5 all you need is a paint program and Bryce. In this Bryce 5 video tutorial you will learn how to create 3D text by making the text in Photoshop, importing it into Bryce as terrain, using a boolean, and adding texture. Make sure to hit ...more

How To : Create basic animation in Photoshop CS3 Extended

For video post-production, Photoshop CS3 Extended now includes video-format and layer support to edit video files frame by frame. The resulting video can then be exported to a variety of formats including Flash. In this Photoshop CS3 video tutorial you will learn how to create ...more

How To : Import & texture Poser characters in Photoshop

In part one of this two part Photoshop CS3 Extended video tutorial you will learn how to import Poser 3D models direct into Photoshop as .obj files. When you export from Poser, make sure you have one folder with a .obj file, a .mtl file, and the textures. Make sure to hit "pla ...more

How To : Use the magnetic lasso in Photoshop CS2

In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to deep etch an image with the magnetic lasso. Notice how the demonstrator uses the edge contrast value to make the lasso ignore the grey area. This tutorial is aimed at new users. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the ...more

How To : Use the Freehand Lasso tool in Photoshop CS2

In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to select and cut with the Freehand Lasso tool. This tutorial is aimed at new users. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the ...more

How To : Use the Clone tool in Photoshop CS2

The Clone tool is not just for replicating images. In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to use the Clone tool to "erase" images. This example shows you how you can use the tool to remove a person and thicken up the treeline. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" ...more

How To : Use the history brush in Photoshop CS2

Photoshop's History Brush is great for fixing an image, but it also lets you use previous states of the image to create new effects. In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn to use the history brush. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the vid ...more

How To : Use clipping paths in Photoshop CS2

In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to use Vector Path tools. Learn to draw a path, select points on the path, and refine it. This example involves cutting an image from the background using clipping paths. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left c ...more

How To : Apply an adjustment layer in Photoshop CS2

Adjustment layers allow you to make changes to an image while having the original image untouched. In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn to use corrective filters. Learn how to create an adjustment layer, and apply different filter effects to it. Make sure to hit ...more

How To : Create a custom fill object in Photoshop CS2

In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn to create a custom fill object. Once created, you can use it over and over. Learn also how to apply fill to page. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so ...more

How To : Use the color sampler toolset in Photoshop

It is easy to find out the RGB value of a color using Photoshop. In this Photoshop CS2 tutorial you will learn to use the colour sampler toolset. This example shows you how to sample colours, read RGB %, and measure image width. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left ...more

How To : Use Auto Select Layer feature in Photoshop CS2

Have you ever got frustrated when you can't seem to make the right layer move? The Auto Select Layer feature in Photoshop comes in handy when you have lots of layers. In this Photoshop video tutorial you will learn how to use auto select to make selection easier. Make sure to ...more

How To : Create a simple page layout in Photoshop CS2

As well as being a picture editor, Photoshop can also act in place of a desktop publishing program to help you lay your page elements out accurately and professionally. This is ideal for single page publications such as posters, flyers, folded cards, and CD or DVD covers. In t ...more

How To : Keep lips soft and plump

Get luscious, pillowy, kissable lips—with or without injections. You Will Need * Lip balm with SPF 30 * Sugar * Olive oil * A toothbrush * Lip plumper or cayenne pepper * Petroleum jelly * Lip injections * A lip implant * Vitamin E capsules * Plant-based oils Step 1: Avoid ...more

How To : Build a 2x2x6 Rubik's Cube

Is the normal Rubik's Cube not enough challenge for you? Does your brain require more stimulation than a 3x3 or a 4x4 puzzle can give? Well, you're in luck, because you can build your own special Rubiks Cube, your very own 2x2x6. This video tutorial, in two parts, will get yo ...more

How To : Make a breakable baseball bat movie prop

There are plenty of films out there with baseball bats, but if you want your bat to explode on impact, you'll have to make it yourself. A smashable baseball bat is perfect for any gangster flick or sports movie. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a breakable baseba ...more

How To : An Extensive Guide to Creating Bokeh Photography

Bokeh (which translates to "blur" in Japanese) is a photography technique referring to the blurred areas of a photograph. Basic bokeh photographs often have one point of focus, while the background falls away into a dreamy, blurred haze. The technique can be taken even furthe ...more

How To : Make a DIY Photo Calendar for 2012

2012 has arrived! Time to get rid of that generic 2011 calendar that was gifted to you two Christmases ago and replace it with a new and updated calendar, personalized with your own photos. Thanks to the wonderful girls at Shutter Sisters, creating your own 2012 photo calendar ...more

HowTo : Pirate Vinyl Records

Every once in a while you stumble across a HowTo on the internet that seems too good to be true. Magic. This happens to be one of them. Mike Senese, co-host of the Science Channel's Punkin' Chunkin' and Catch It Keep It, digs deep into how records are made AND HowTo make copi ...more

How To : Make a cupcake treat bag

To start you will need a craft bag. They can be found at Michaels but they can be difficult to find. Take the bottom flap of bag and fold it over. The bags will be cut down to 4 and 3/8. You will next need your pink pirouette cardstocks, one will be 5 3/4 x 3 5/8 and it will b ...more

How To : Create a line-graph in Excel 2007

In excel a left click is made on box A1 and the X title is typed in as year. In A2 the year 2001 is typed and in A3 the year 2002. Both A2 and 3 boxes are highlighted and the bottom right hand corner is used to drag the work into a copied sequence down to A12. In B1 "populatio ...more

How To : Make an animated optical illusion out of paper

In this how-to video, you will learn how to make an animated optical illusion with paper. First, start off with one ball and copy it five more times so that it goes in a line to the corner. Make sure there are six balls in total. Next, create a striped pattern shown. There are ...more

How To : Use the crop tool effectively in Adobe Photoshop

Kingsley Singleton teaches us about cropping images in Adobe Photoshop. He discusses the importance of properly cropping pictures, and the basic ways to do so. He first shows us how to properly crop images to ensure that printed pictures are the proper size for the paper. Clic ...more

How To : Create lightning in Photoshop

First of all open an image which shows many different lights in a night background. Now make a new layer now set the color of background to black by first and the foreground color set to white. Click the background for the bottom of the left bar and then pressing 'd'’. Next se ...more

How To : Move a heavy appliance without injuring yourself

Learn to move a heavy appliance without injuring yourself: When you move a heavy appliance at your home, you really have to be careful. Not only can you hurt yourself, you hurt the appliance and even the floor. •Hand truck is the thing used to move the heavy appliances. But ...more

How To : Create an easy glossy button in Photoshop

This video describes how to create an easy glossy button in Photoshop. This is done by "simpleretouch.com" website. First select the "Ellipse Tool" from the Photoshop tool bar and then drag it on the layer; it will give the ellipse shape in the layer. Select the "Blending opti ...more

How To : Make your own feathered hair clip

This video shows how to make a hair pin with small items. This sure looks easy to make. You would need: A hair pin Feathers Beads, buttons or stones (from broken or old jewelery) Small piece of thick cloth Scissors Glue (Hot Glue is good for this as it will glue any surface pe ...more

How To : Measure your home's square footage

If you’re selling your home, you’ll need to know its square footage. Why pay a professional when you can measure it yourself? You Will Need * Measuring tape * Paper * A pencil Step 1: Measure exterior Measure the exterior of the home at ground level, beginning and ending at t ...more

How To : Scissor the top knot of a poodle

This video slide show tutorial gives a step-by-step guide to scissoring a poodle topknot. 1. After clipping the face against the grain with a close blade, the line is first scissored from the outside corner of the eye to the top of the base of the ear. 2. Scissor over the top ...more

News : South American teams doing great.

Hey now! Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay are doing very well in their respective groups. The are all expected to qualify to the final 16. In fact, they are doing better than any other continent. Europe's top flight teams are disappointing, as are the host Africa ...more

How To : Sculpt a purple clay electric eel

First of all take the clay and make a roll. Now keep rolling to form a roll that has one end large and the other end smaller at the tip. Now bend the roll upwards from the middle. Now take a match stick. Now use this to make a hole to make the mouth. Use to fingers to make the ...more

How To : Create a quick grunge effect in Photoshop CS3

Here is another cool photo manipulation you can do using Photoshop CS3. You can take a normal photo you’ve taken and really make it look unique by giving it harder edges and some more texture to the shot. Mix up your photos with this effect. To start, open a texture photo. Go ...more

Google+ Pro Tips Round Up : Week 7

This week, we saw the implementation of collapsed comments, Google+ games were rolled out to everyone, and yesterday, there were several more announcements of enhanced features and tweaks. The Google+ Navigation Bar is Now Sticky As revealed by +Andy Hertzfeld, the gray Goog ...more

News : Making Art on Your iOS Device, Part 5: Photography

There are seemingly endless photography apps for the iPhone—it is perhaps one of the most popular arenas for application developers. We've covered a few in Giveaway Tuesdays, but nothing comprehensive. We would be remiss to omit the two most popular frontrunners—Hipstamatic ( ...more

First Round : What really grinds my gears.

What do you guys think about all these "pleasant" ties? I'm so not cool with waking up to watch a game, only to fall asleep again. The lack of goals scored in these first few games is really discouraging and detrimental to new viewers and the growth of the sport in the U.S. Th ...more

How To : Make lightning in Photoshop

This is a tutorial showing how to make a lightening effect on Photoshop. First click on the gradient tools and then click on the colors. Check to see if there is black on one side and white on the other, if there is then click the ok button. Then hold the shift key while dragg ...more

News : A Glossary of Essential Photoshop Tools for Beginners

So, you just bought Photoshop. It's time to familiarize yourself with the rudimentary tools. Let's start at the very beginning! File: That’s your picture! It’s called a file because that’s how it exists in the digital world, as a file on your CF card, your flash drive, your h ...more

News : Google+ Pro Tips Weekly Round Up: Google+ Grows Up

Things have been a bit quiet on the Google+ Insider's Guide this week. With the launch of the new Facebook, Google+ is finding itself a bit on the defensive. However, recent data shows that by making Google+ available to the general public, their traffic has jumped 13-fold, ac ...more

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