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How To: Convert an image to vector graphics using Imagaro Z
This video shows how simple converting an image to vector graphics can be using Imagaro Z.
How To: Take the fairy portrait
Learn how to create up the set and lighting to capture "the fairy potrait."
How To: Use low key lighting in photography
Learn how to use the low key lighting technique to take darker pictures.
How To: Use different photography lighting techniques
Learn how to use some different kinds of lighting for photography, starting with high key.
How To: Edit lighting in Photoshop
Learn some basics on editing lighting and other aspects of photos in Photoshop.
How To: Calibrate your camera for best exposure
Watch to learn some specific information about how to calibrate the settings on your camera so that you get the best exposure possible.
How To: Get great online auction photos with an 18% gray card
This video provides a great tutorial on how to use the 18% Gray Card to improve your eBay and onlien auction listing photographs.
How To: Set up basic lights for photography
This sequence of videos provides a tutorial on how to set up basic studio lighting in many settings. With these photography techniques, you will be able to create a variety of wonderful portraits with various lighting techniques.
How To: Make a stained glass suncatcher
A quick tutorial on making a stained glass suncatcher from scrap glass. This is a nifty summer home project for stained glass enthusiasts and beginners alike.
How To: Make leadlight and stained glass panels
This is an instructional video on how to make leadlight windows and stained glass panels.
How To: Cut stained glass
This video demonstrates traditional stained glass cutting with a hand glass cutter.
How To: Draw manga Luke from "Tales of the Abyss"
Watch to learn how to draw the character Luke from the manga/anime cartoon "Tales of the Abyss."
How To: Draw and paint a manga snowy mountain in Photoshop
Learn how to draw and paint snowy, rocky mountains for manga, anime, comics and illustration in Photoshop. This step by step video shows you how to do so by laying down the base color, blocking in shape for painting, assigning value and color composition, and refining detail for the final concept painting.
How To: Paint fishing boats with watercolors
Watch to learn how to paint a watercolor of fishing boats at St. Ives Cornwall. Video is not in real time.
How To: Paint a boat waiting for the tide with watercolors
Watch to learn how to paint a sailboat waiting for the tide with watercolors. Video is not in real time.
How To: Set up the Canon 1D MKIII camera
Setting up the menu's and Custom Functions of the Canon 1D MKIII camera. Highly technical and boring except for owners of the Canon 1D MKIII who want some insight to setting up this camera.
How To: Pose people for pictures
You will find a lot of information on the web about how to get an exposure reading and using a softbox, but you have to learn the most flattering angles of the face and body (poses) before you can really apply correct lighting techniques.
How To: Shoot in the forest
Learn about the type of shots and light you need to take nice pictures in the forest.
How To: Use off camera flash
This is a short video about off camera flash and how to use it in your photography. Part 1 of 2 - How to Use off camera flash.
How To: Use a DSLR lens to change the depth of field in photos
This video will help you understand the three main parts of a DSLR lens that can change the depth of field in photographs. We will explain how the aperture, zoom and focus all effect the depth of field in a photo.
How To: Take a good photographs at high noon
You can't always wait for the right conditions. So it's important to learn how to use and alter the available resources to create the atmosphere you want.
How To: Create your own unique t-shirt
Take an ugly t-shirt and make it into a fashionable wear. Create your own unique t-shirt.
How To: Paint a cool Chinese dragon
Learn how to paint a Chinese dragon with this video tutorial.
How To: Paint a Welsh dragon
Learn how to paint Welsh dragon with this tutorial.
How To: Draw and sketch a female StarCraft marine
Learn how to draw Mecha Mecha: StarCraft Marine Combat Soldier woman, female, girl, with inspired armor Manga and Anime style step by step with costume step by step. This drawing, painting video tutorial shows you from basic rough sketching to finish drawing quick sketch for comics cartoon illustration, manga, anime. The video demonstrates how to quickly create an efficient concept design from concept idea into visual. Video tutorial. Cartoon, illustration, comics, anime, manga learn how step...
How To: Draw an exaggerated dog
Illustrator and Character designer Joe Bluhm goes over his thoughts and process while digitally painting an exaggerated animal sketch in Illustrator. You can apply these principles to any digital or traditional drawing mediums. Good video for people who learn visually with little verbal direction.
How To: Draw a caricature of Kanye West
Joe Bluhm shows you how to draw a caricatures of Kanye West in Illustrator. The principles he covers are not related to illustrator but can be applied to other drawing softwares or traditional drawing and painting methods.
How To: Paint "Zen Nap Four" in Sumi-e ink
Check out this video to learn how to paint a reproduction of a famous 9th century painting called "Zen Nap Four" using the traditional Japanese method of Sumi-e ink painting.
How To: Sketch a face
Check out this video to see how to sketch a face and get the basic proportions correct.
How To: Get around cameras without a PC sync
How to get around camera manufacturers removing the PC sync connector for triggering flash units.
How To: Use strobe lighting for fashion photography
How to use two strobe lights for a simple fashion set.
How To: Understand flash versus continuous lighting
In this video segment learn the differences between flash and continuous lighting. Also learn about strobe lighting and the modeling bulb.
How To: Set up for spray painting
A spray paint artist goes through his spray paint supplies and how to set up before you begin.
How To: Make and use a pirate ship stencil
Making a spray paint picture? Learn how to make stencils like this pirate ship one to use in your work.
How To: Spray paint steps
This is a video tutorial on how to spray paint a picture of steps by scratching the paint away.
How To: Spray paint a picture of a city
This is a tutorial of how to spray paint pictures of cities.
How To: Understand photo studio quality of light
Understand the basic qualities of studio light by using a simple, one-light strobe lighting kit.
How To: Make tape cassette purses
Tami A. Walker shows you the secret to making a retro purse out of tape cassettes. This is a great recycle project.
How To: Make a life sized figure sculpture
Scottish sculptor and painter Alan Herriot shows how he made the life-size bronze sculpture of a man, titled The Ancient Mariner.
How To: Rework your old clothes
The Thread Heads viewers come together to present a series of tutorials on DIY fashion. Learn how to sew and make other homemade clothing.