Michael Weiner (2D Illustrator) explains that before drawing an elf ear, one should have a clean white sheet and a drawing utensil (HB Pencil). Especially a light graded pencil helps to save time. While drawing an elf ear one needs to draw the outer line of the ear i.e. to dra ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Kirby with hair, eyes, and shades. First, draw the outline of the character and add in the basic shapes for the features on the face. Now, draw in the hair on the top of the head and connect it with the rest of the head. Next, draw the ba ...more
Learn how to use the extract command in Photoshop to remove parts of images. This is great for images with complicated edges like fur or hair that you can't get easily by hand with the selection tool. Use the extract filter tool in Photoshop. Click through to watch this video ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a manga girl. Start off by drawing the outline of the body, starting with the head. After this, draw the neck and shoulders, leading down to the rest of the body. Make sure to give the character feminine curves as you are drawing. Then, a ...more
In this video, we learn how to draw an owl on a computer. First, draw a circle, then two small triangles on both sides of the top of the head. Next, draw two very large circles in the middle of the face, separated by an upside down triangle and two large triangles on either si ...more
This Photoshop tutorial explaine the simple use of Match Color Adjustment in any version of Photoshop. Before starting this tutorial please create a .PSD file and add at least a dozen or more high res, high quality, vivid color photos and place each photo into it's own layer i ...more
If you have missed the chance of shooting a lightning, you might want to add one in the photo later. In this video tutorial you will learn to create lightning effects for clouds in Photoshop. You won't believe how realistic the effect could be til you see this video!
In this video tutorial you will learn to perform black and white photo restoration using Photoshop. A quick trick is to use the curves tool to add contrast. Another way is to use sharpen tool to enhance the detail of your photos. Restore black and white photo in Photoshop. Cli ...more
In this how to video, you will learn how draw a '56 Chevy truck with flames. First, draw the outline of the car. Next, go into it with the windshield and driver side window. Next, draw the two wheels on the side. Also draw the lines for the fenders of the car. Add in the grill ...more
No need to run home from work to change for an evening on the town. With some simple switches, you can be on your way. Follow this Howcast guide to learn how to change your look from day to evening in just five minutes. You Will Need * A sparkly or jewel-tone sleeveless top, ...more
GIMP is the free alternative to Photoshop, and many of the things that you can do in Photoshop, you can also do in this open source software. Want to see how you'd look with a lip piercing, or want to touch up a photo and add one where there isn't? This tutorial shows you how ...more
Did you ever think a question mark could turn into a cartoon? Well, grab your pen because Bruce Blitz is going to show you how you can create cartoons from symbols. This is an easy way to learn to draw cartoons. All you need is paper, pencil, markers, colored chalks or colored ...more
The Chroma Key tool is a useful function in Adobe Photoshop which can let you select, group and otherwise work with colors when retourching a Photoshop image. This tutorial also shows you how to work with hair while trying to key out your background.
Creating textures in Photoshop and applying them to Flash animations is one of the most effective ways to make your characters look unique (watch the anime series Gankutsuou if you need proof). This video will teach you how to import custom textures from Photoshop into Flash a ...more
In this video, we learn how to draw the manga character Vash. Start by drawing the outline of the character from the head to the toe. After this, draw in the details of the body and the face. Next, use a paintbrush in black to start to draw over the outline to make a 3D versio ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Karin 2. Start out with a circle for the head, then draw in your reference line so you can align the different features of the face. After this, draw in circles where the joints of the body would be for the upper body, then draw around th ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to tune your car in Photoshop. First, open up the image of your car and then add in a picture of different wheels. Then, place these wheels over the existing ones on the car and blend them in, then change the color as you prefer. Do this for the ...more
Store-bought fake blood isn't too expensive, but the consistency and color are always the same. Real blood varies, from bright red when oxygenated (arterial blood) to deep, dark red when deoxygenated (venous blood), and it can be either thick or thin. So to achieve the best sp ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a manga girl. Start out with a pen on a piece of paper and draw the eyebrows in the upper middle part of the paper. Color the brows in, then draw in the eyes, along with their creases and the bottom of them. Next, you will draw in around ...more
Sometimes taking the perfect photos can be difficult to achieve.There are so many things that can go wrong, it's great to have a software program like Photoshop in your computer. With it, you're not only able to lighten skin color and get rid of unwanted blemishes, but you can ...more
This software tutorial gives an introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS3 for beginners. Take a first look at the layout and workspace and learn how to open an image for the first time and add some text. This tutorial is seriously for someone who has no experience with image editing ...more
This Adobe Photoshop CS3 tutorial shows you how to work with the vanishing point filter. The vanishing point filter allows you to add perspective and 3D effects to images. In this video you will create a Madagascar DVD cover using vanishing point in Photoshop CS3. This tutoria ...more
You can select images in the Bridge and send them to Photoshop to make a presentation slideshow. In this video you'll see how to add some polish to those presentations as well as taking advantage of Acrobat specific transitions and settings. You'll also see how to tweak the se ...more
Let's say you have an image of an empty glass. What if you want to add an ice cube to the glass? In this video tutorial you will learn about techniques to create an ice cube using Photoshop. Create an ice cube in Photoshop. Click through to watch this video on vtutorial.com
Learn how to make iced coffee. Get your caffeine jolt and chill out at the same time with an iced coffee. You Will Need * Coffee * A refrigerator * And ice cubes * Sugar * An ice cube tray * And milk or cream Step 1. Brew some coffee Brew a pot of very strong coffee – at ...more
Giveaway Tuesdays has officially ended! But don't sweat it, WonderHowTo has another World that's taken its place. Every Tuesday, Phone Snap! invites you to show off your cell phone photography skills. Submit your best shot to our weekly competition for a chance to win an awes ...more
In this video, we learn how to do a basic French braid on your American Girl doll. First, comb the hair back on the doll and then take the top section and split it into three. From here, you will start like a regular braid, going over three times. After this, you will take a l ...more
In this video we learn how to create a Photoshop layout in GIMP. First, open up GIMP and then add a new tab. From here, you will open up the brushes tab and choose the brush that you want. After this, create the template size that you want for your page. Then, open up the pref ...more
The bob is a historical beautiful hairstyle that has never gone out of style and it seems like it will not go out of style anytime soon. This video is about how to create the classic bob. To begin creating this style the hair is given volume first by parting it on the side and ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Dora from "Dora the Explorer: Pirate Adventure". Start out by drawing the outline for the character. Then, add in the details for the body, including the hand holding an eyepiece. From here, you will start to add in color to the hands and ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw the 8-Tails Jinchuuriki, Killerbee. Start out by drawing the outline of the character. You want to make sure you draw reference lines on the head so you know where to place the eyes, nose, and lips. Next, you will start to draw in lines t ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a female vector cartoon character in CorelDraw X4. Start out by drawing the head of the character with lines that are curved. Then, add in the pupil and color of the eye. Don't forget to add in the lines underneath and on top of the eye, ...more
This masterful drawing session from idrawgirls instructs us how to draw a mysterious girl specifically the facial figure, face, hand and upper body front view. First you will establish, very lightly, the facial shape, direction of the eyes, and the shoulders and upper body. Th ...more
To get the Barbie look. First apply an acne serum and under eye cream. Next, apply foundation with a stippling brush. Now put on concealer and set with loose powder using a powder puff. Next, contour your nose with a light beige shadow to make it look small and blend with a fa ...more
In this video, we're shown how to draw Fred Flintstone from "The Flintstones". Start off by drawing the outline for Fred's body, drawing in his limbs and his upper/lower body. After this, use a darker pen to draw in the full outline and create a more 3D type of image. Next, yo ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw Obi-Wan from Star Wars. Begin by drawing a circle for the head and rectangular shape for the jaw. Then draw a line 1/3 way across the circle. Draw the eyes on the line and the nose just underneath the line. Now draw 2 lines fro ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Aladdin and Jasmine. Start by drawing Jasmine, draw her hair on first, then start working on her face and head. Add on her earrings, eyebrows, and mouth. Make sure to pay attention to details and use a picture as a reference to what they ...more
This video describes how to use Adobe Photoshop CS4 software to create and manipulate text in animated .GIFs. GIF stands for Graphic Interchange Format, a type of image file which allows short animated sequences to be displayed. A preselected scene from a television show is op ...more
This is a guide that will show you how to make a bow out of everyday items. First, you want to find a curved branch outside that's nice and thick so it won't snap. Also, if it's connected to other branches just saw them off, and then remove any smaller twigs or leaves from the ...more
This is one of the biggest mistakes women make when it comes to eyebrows. Many women become overly aggressive when it comes to plucking their brows and end up with thin or almost nonexistent brow hairs. Unfortunately, eyebrow hairs can take months to grow back and, in some cas ...more
Want to get a Weezer girl hairstyle look? *Use a FHI Curling Iron. *Measure your front bangs and roll them up to the thickness you want. *Set it into place with a pin, split your hair right at the top in half, behind your head at the crown area, open the top behind your ear. * ...more
So, you have an oval face and want a new look? Matching hairstyles and face shapes can sometimes be hard, but here is a video on how to select the best hairstyle that will flatter your oval face. You Will Need: • A mirror • A hairstylist Step 1: Determine that your face is ...more
Learn how to create your own Valentine's Day card with Bruce Blitz. All you'll need is a paper, pencil, marker, colored chalk or pencils, and an eraser. Using your pencil, draw 2 circles, one with curved guidelines to have the face turned to the left, and one with straight gui ...more
PhotoKey is a cheaper alternative to Photoshop if all you want to do is work with green screen effects. This tutorial shows you the basic Chroma Key functions available to editors in PhotoKey, so you can start adding your own backgrounds and special effects.
Adobe Photoshop CS5 brings a very welcome change to Refine Edge. Edge Detection will help with much more detailed selections such as hair or fur. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or a seasoned graphic design professional just looking to better acqua ...more
Cross processing is an old photography technique where the actual film is developed using the 'wrong' chemicals. It can add a unique color variation, like giving your subject green-tinted skin. It's possible to replicate this cross processing technique using Adobe Photoshop, a ...more
If your YouTube page looks boring and outdated, why don't you take the time to make your own background and template? It's really easy to do and can help add some subscribers to your channel. In this tutorial you'll find out how to do just that using Adobe Photoshop. It's eas ...more
This Photoshop tutorial is one that is widely used amongst professionals and everyday people. It can be used to add shadows to photos, darken the skin of family, friends, or even models, and even make the sky in a photo look more menacing. This tutorial focuses ont the burn to ...more
Open an image and on the layers panel add a new layer by clicking on the fifth icon below the layers panel. A new layer is created with the name 'layer 1' and your previous layer would have the name 'background'. These names can be changed by you. For now we'll leave them as t ...more
Family Fun Video demonstrates how to make a leprechaun craft project. To make the leprechaun, you'll need a small paintbrush, a ruler, green craft foam, green paint, pink paint and a skin tone acrylic paint, a black permanent marker, tacky glue, a toilet paper glue, a decorati ...more
The modern knot is an updated version of the classic chignon. Here’s how to get the look. You Will Need: * Clean hair * A brush * An elastic band * Bobby pins * A paddle brush with boar bristles (optional) Step 1: Start out clean Begin with clean hair. A traditional knot st ...more
This video demonstrates how to draw a detailed half face portrait of a person by drawing the eye and hair. Begin by drawing the outline of the eye, adding detail such as the inner fold of the eye where the tear ducts are as well as creases above the eye. Draw the pupil of the ...more
There are so many ways to enhance your photos in Photoshop these days, it is amazing we need actual models at all! In this video, learn how to add or change the makeup on your model. If you have changed your artistic idea after shooting, or feel like your subject could just us ...more
ITStaff teaches you how to design casino chips in Adobe Photoshop. You start off with a white or grey circle which will be the chip itself. You need to start decorating this so you create five trapezoids and space them equally from one another. Give them a dark red color. Next ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw fold legend Bob Dylan. To start, you will first draw the hair and the head along with the upper body, hands, and guitar. After this, you will start to add in the facial features. Draw on the eyes and add lines to make the face look more r ...more
In this video, we learn how to draw a cherry fairy. First, sketch the entire picture before you start to draw in any detail. After this, draw in darker lines where you want the features of the body to go, then start to add in features of the face. Next, add in color to the fac ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Axel. Start out by drawing the head, then add in the facial features including the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. After this, draw in the spiky hair that goes around Axel's head. Next, draw the neck and shoulders. Continue to draw down the ...more
In this video, we learn how to quickly draw Sonic the Hedgehog. Start off by drawing the eyes and eyebrows. Next, draw the ears on the side and connect the head around it. After this, start going to the side to draw the three spikes for the hair. After this, draw in the nose, ...more
And... here… we... go! This Halloween you'll be the Joker, the wry character Heath Ledger revitalized in the film "Dark Knight," but how? This video tutorial will teach you all of the little tricks to becoming Heath Ledger's Joker with simple makeup. First you'll want to app ...more
Scorpion pleats are not in fact fierce-looking hair braids that are out to sting you. Rather, when we're talking about hair, scorpion pleats are fun, upturned pleats that are slightly messy. When paired along with a traditional French braid, scorpion pleats add a dimension of ...more