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 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
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
In this video Newdarkroom will show you how to soften skin tones in your digital images to take out some of the unwanted detail.
In this Photoshop tutorial you'll learn how to make interlocking patterns with perfect symmetry, for example holes cut into metal or reptile skin. Of course, the key to this is the interaction with light.
Start with a photograph of your subject and maybe there are a few things slightly wrong - perhaps the skin tone is off, or you want to accentuate certain features. This video shows you a few basic touch ups you can use when photo editing in Adobe Photoshop.
Jordan shows us his own technique to remove even the most serious cases of acne from a photo using Photoshop. This tutorial takes photo retouching one step further to really remove acne without ruining the person's skin texture and color.
Learn how to get started with this basic use of the SkinTone tool in the PhotoTune plug-in for Photoshop. The SkinTone tool works like other parts of PhotoTune by allowing you to edit your Photoshop images by comparing before and after versions as you work. SkinTune works spec ...more
If you want to retouch or add digital make up using Photoshop you should first erase and cover up any blemishes you see on the surface of the skin. This can be bruises, blemishes, or even acne marks and bumps. Do this anywhere you feel necessary such as the face or on the body ...more
There's no need to get plastic surgery if you don't have the best looking nose. With a few simple tricks, you can make your nose look smaller without needing to go under the knife. If you’re looking for a picture-perfect nose, hold off on that plastic surgeon, and dig into yo ...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
This is one of the longer Photoshop tutorials but it goes over a lot of good tricks to enhance portraits. Some tools included are Liquify, adding catch lights, and skin tone adjustments by the numbers. See how to make every school photo or family portrait picture perfect! You ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply full coverage evening foundation. First, you will want to apply a cream that has Silica in it, which will fill in any fine lines. Next, you will want to apply a powder foundation, something like Mac StudioFix Full Coverage Foundation. Ma ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a digital sunburn using Adobe Photoshop. Begin by importing the image into the program. Then use the masking tool and select the areas of the skin that you want to sunburn. Now select a reddish color and use the brush tool to p ...more
In this article, I'll show you how to make a simple touch-triggered switch. This is very useful for various electronic projects, from a simple bedside light to a flat panel touch keyboard. The circuit can vary in switching power depending on the transistors you use. For exampl ...more
When the iPad 2 was released earlier this month, as to be expected there was a whole lotta buzz. And for good reason—while the the newest version shares the same price tag as the old, it boasts some significant new features. In case you missed it, here's a quick overview: Bet ...more
This tutorial is about how to create a Lil' Kim inspired makeup look. The first thing to do is to get a foundation that is three to five times lighter than your own skin color. Next for the contour use a creamy dark brown for the cheeks and nose. Use NYX Jumbo Pencil Milk over ...more
This tutorial covers advanced digital portrait painting in Photoshop. Learn the step by step process of painting hair, fur, skin, clothes by following along with this example of how to digitally paint a girl with a panda. This video covers drawing principles and techniques but ...more
A nude lip is a perfect match with bold eye makeup or if you just want a neutral look. Pick your nude If you have a lighter complexion and hair color, go with a peachy nude. Olive-toned skin should use pink or light peach tones and stay away from mocha colors. Dark skin nude ...more
Now that you have hit your 30s, it is the perfect time to begin a new skin care routine and try some different makeup styles. Smokey eye Use the lighter shadow from a eyeshadow stick all over your lid. Next use the darker color in your crease to create depth. Set with a touch ...more
We had basic studio lighting, speed lights and photo shoots. This week The Elevin Show takes us on a Photoshop blitz to teach us a few skin retouching tips and tricks on Photoshop. Have you always wanted to learn how to use Photoshop like a professional photographer? This is ...more
Ever since the announcement of the Razer Phone, a wave of gaming smartphones started to hit the market. With ASUS being such a big name in gaming, it made sense for them to throw their hat in the ring. The result is the ROG Phone. And with this first try, ASUS has topped the r ...more
Just starting to use makeup? Or never found the perfect foundation for your skin tone. We will show you how to pick the right foundation for you. Video: . Step 1: Gather Foundations Go to your local stores and pick as many foundations as you can that seem close to your color. ...more
Potato peels are largely misunderstood creatures. They're shucked away from every mashed potato dish like some icky rag that has no business in your kitchen. PS: Quit it. By ditching the peels, you're not only missing out on fiber and large amounts of potassium (even more than ...more
Mockingjay - Part 2, the final film in the Hunger Games series, hits theaters next month, and what better way to celebrate one of the series' most fabulous characters than with an over-the-top costume this Halloween? Effie Trinket, played by Elizabeth Banks, is just as memora ...more
Whether you choose the sassy face of someone like your inner Disgust from Inside Out, or you're the happy-go-lucky Joy, chances are you're well-versed in expressing your inner "ew." So for this Halloween, take pride in your judgmental self by donning a DIY Disgust mask. Don't ...more
If there's any silver lining to being stuck at home right now, it's the fact that many of us have way more time to take care of those things that have been sitting on our back burner for ages, like beefing up our resumes. If you're looking to add a more creative spin to your ...more
There aren't many people who will believe that a prosthetic zipper face or gunshot wound to the eye (disgusting as they are) are real, but greyscale from Game of Thrones? That'll really unsettle people for awhile because it totally looks like an actual, honest-to-God infection ...more
The OnePlus 7 Pro is definitely a beast on paper. With a specs page that ticks virtually every box and a price point that undercuts the competition by hundreds of dollars, it's hard to overlook this phone. But before you get too excited, know that OnePlus has repeatedly shown ...more
A new leak from GSM Israel on March 6th shows some telling screenshots of the U.S. variant of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4, some of which confirm features seen in the leaked 4.2.1 ROM for the Galaxy S3. The New UI The NatureUX skin (TouchWiz) has been updated, but it's har ...more
There seems to be a nearly cult-like craze surrounding those glasses filled with summery, pink-hued rosé wine. From picnics in the park to long days spent on the beach, rosé wine offers light, warm-weather refreshment to its lucky imbiber. With these 10 fun facts about this e ...more
Sadness won over the worried world with her downtrodden, mopey attitude in Inside Out, the widely popular animated film from Pixar and Disney. She's relatable, helping us to connect with all of our bouts of tears, sour attitudes, and blue feelings—and this Halloween, you can e ...more
For 2019, Sony is trying to shake its failures of the past and start fresh. Following the unsuccessful Xperia XZ series, Sony is changing the name of their flagship to a single number: Xperia 1. With the name change comes a few upgrades, one of which is its new look. Secondly, ...more
You can personalize not only your avatar in Minecraft, you can also create custom skins for the monsters and animals as well. This tutorial shows you how to create these custom skins using Adobe Photoshop (though it will probably work for other graphics programs as well).
Once you've reached an age where sparklers are no longer fun, it's time to upgrade to science and steel wool. It may be basic chemistry, but as you'll see in the video, simplicity can amaze more than complexity, as well as create some really impressive fireworks that are perfe ...more
Read this great how-to article on generating a fantasy world in Adobe Photoshop. Constantin Potorac leads you through, step-by-step, as you follow along and create a fantastic scene, beginning with basic stock images. Combine stock images of a background, tree, and model. Tran ...more
In this video, we learn how to get rid of red eyes while using Photoshop. Make sure you have Photoshop open with your picture up and you're ready to go. First, on the left hand side you will find a "healing brush" tool (which is 7 tools down from the top), click on that and th ...more
The Na'vi don't have eyebrows. While you could just paint your makeup on over your brows if you don't have prosthetic appliances to cover them, a neat trick is to take a giant glue stick (or the spirit gum) and go over your eyebrows with it, rubbing the stick in the opposite d ...more
Watch this fine art video tutorial to learn how to master drawing a fearful eye in two minutes. In two minutes you will be able to draw the expression of fear in the eye. "Notice that a fearful eye features a distinct gap between the iris and the top eyelid. This separation i ...more
We know what you're thinking. Eels are long, creepy water snakes with slimy skin. Why the hell would you want to eat that? Well, we're here to tell you that those who have not tried eel are missing out. When marinaded and sauteed in a tangy sugary and salty sauce, they taste ...more
Photo retouchers can do a lot with Photoshop, from making a so-so gal look like a model to virtually applying makeup and cleaning up ugly cellulite. But don't you wish you could look perfectly airbrushed at the first take? If you want flawless, airbrushed skin, look no furthe ...more
Need to color correct your photos and you're not sure how? In this video, the basics of RGB and CMYK colors are discussed as well as how to use them to color correct everything from everyday snapshots to portrait photographs. By using the eyedropper and the info palette to rea ...more
This flame you CAN hold, without burning your skin off. Learn to make fireballs you can hold in your hand. This amazing video tutorial shows you how to do it. All you'll need for this little science experiment or fiery weapon is 100% cotton cloth, scissors, lighter fuel, cotto ...more
BCC Smooth Tone is an image restoration filter that smoothes out skin imperfections while maintaining image detail and contrast in areas such as hair and eyes. This video tutorial from Paul Ezzy goes over the basics of applying the filter to a clip in AE and provides a brief l ...more
In this Final Cut Pro video tutorial you will learn about using the 3-way color corrector with skin tones and how the color corrector behaves when adjusting the color of two subjects in identical scenes. Creative Cow is a support community for digital video, video editing, an ...more
Learn how to remove braces with Photoshop. First find a photo with some visible teeth; you don’t want a picture with no visible teeth because you would need to redraw an entire set of teeth. Now select the first layer and duplicate it (command control J). Grab the patch tool f ...more
In this tutorial, amazing make-up artist, Kandee Johnson shows how to get Walt Disney's beautiful Princess Jasmine look from Alladin! Watch as Kandee transforms herself into a whole new her! (Get it? A Whole New World? A Whole New Her?) The following products were used of ach ...more
This Photoshop video series is going to explain how to create a chiaroscuro lighting effect on an image. This art form was made famous by the Italian artist Rembrandt. Part one covers the origin of terms and how to create chiaroscuro dramatic lighting. Part two has instruction ...more
This video in the Software category will show you how to remove pimples and wrinkles in Photoshop. Yanik from Yanik’s photo school presents this video. Select the photo you want to work on. First you duplicate the layer by ctrl+J or select from the dropdown menu. You start off ...more
This video will explain how to apply a fake tan to a person, using the Photoshop software. Creative Ice Designs shows you how to do this in a more simple way than some of the other techniques you'd have to use with other software. An easy tutorial that explains how to change j ...more
In this how to video, you will learn how to swap faces using Photoshop. First, find two images that you want to swap. Select the lasso tool and trace around the face in the first image. Copy and paste it into the second image. From here, line up the eyes to the face. Next, you ...more
This video tutorial is about removing makeup in a photo using Photoshop. To do this, first of all, open the photo. Then zoom in on the area where you want to remove the makeup. The tool that is to be used to remove makeup is the brush tool. It can be selected from the left pan ...more
What if you skinned a muppet and wore it as a mask? In the virtual 2D world of the internet, it might work a little something like this: photos of muppets + photos of human eyes x Photoshop = weirdest Tumblog ever, muppetswithpeopleeyes.tumblr.com by Mike Lacher. Previously, ...more
You've seen the custom skins and textures on Minecraft fansites, but how can you make your own? You'll need Minecraft, WinRAR and an art program like Photoshop or Paint.net (as long as it supports transparency) to create your own custom skins and textures.
In this tutorial, learn just how easy it is to enhance your subject by changing their backdrop. By changing the background of a photo you can place your subject in new and exciting places, and enhance the color of their skin and eyes with the right color pallette. Follow the i ...more
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to tan an image using Adobe Photoshop. Begin by opening the image in the program and create a new layer. Then select the brush tool and select the tan color. Click OK and apply the color over the areas that are wanted to be tan. Then a ...more
In this Software video tutorial you will learn how to make your own Adobe CS4 logo in Photoshop. Open Photoshop and click ctrl+O to open a new document. Set the height and width to 500 pixels, select ‘transparent’ under background contents and click OK. Create a new layer ...more
Advance Photoshop shows viewers how to make the Photoshop CS3 icon in Photoshop. First in Photoshop go to File and then click New. Make a new blank at 500 x 500 pixels. Go to your layer button and create a new layer. Next, go to your rectangular marquee tool, hold down shift, ...more
Improve your skin’s appearance by choosing the right foundation formula and shade. You Will Need: * A mirror * Foundation makeup * Makeup sponges (optional) Step 1: Determine your skin's undertones Look at your face to determine your skin’s undertones. Skin with a golden or r ...more
In this video, we learn how to apply eyeshadow. First, you need to see what your skin tone is and research colors that work best with it. Then, you need to get the right tools. Once you have the right brushes and eyeshadow colors, you are ready to apply. Some brushes that migh ...more