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How To: Make a Canon Shutter Release Cable
This article will show you how to make a shutter release cable for a Canon camera. It took me about half an hour once all of my materials were gathered. I came in at a total of about eight dollars. It has three switches and buttons. The black button on mine triggers the auto focus. The red button triggers the shutter. Finally, the switch triggers the bulb mode, or long exposure. This can be used to take astronomical photos that show the movement of the stars in the picture. The release cable ...
How To: Blur Fireworks with Your DSLR for Some Wicked July 4th Photos
Try "unfocusing" your photographs for some dreamy, evocative and somewhat abstract takes on life. Check out the two tutorials (here and here) from Michelle Geoga of Lights! Camera! Photoshop! for tips on unleashing the blur-power of your camera. You can see plenty of example images there to help you out.
News: Polish Artist Recycles 300 Dead Computers into Giant Installation
Electronic waste (or e-waste) is becoming a bigger and bigger problem thanks to the rapid growth of technology. In 2009, the United States produced 3.19 million tons of e-waste in the form of cell phones and computers. It's estimated that 2.59 million tons went into landfills and incinerators with only 600,000 tons actually being recycled or exported. Recycling programs just aren't cutting it, so what's the next best thing? Art.
News: From Puppy to Adult in 40 Seconds (+ 3 Methods for Creating Time-Lapse)
What's cuter than a puppy? Not much, especially when you omit all the peeing, barking and furniture chewing, as Remedie Studio did with this sweet time-lapse homage to their beloved pup. Below, watch Dunder the German Shepherd grow from 8 weeks old to 1 year in 40 seconds. Inspired? Make your own time-lapse video and post it to the WonderHowTo company blog. We'll show off the best ones. Here are three different methods to get you started:
How To: Draw a pair of hands clasped in prayer
Not only does this tutorial show you how to draw a pair of hands clasped in prayer, it shoes you how to copy the famous Albrecht Durer drawing from the Renaissance. Reduce everything to basic shapes to make everything easier to draw.
How To: Use the .thm files when filming movies with a Canon camera
What's this mysterious .thm file? Why are they cluttering up your SD card? Can they be safely deleted? This video has the answers! A .thm file is created specifically by Canon cameras when you're filming a movie, and this video shows you how to use your .thm files.
News: It's Magic! See 3D Without the Glasses
On last week's Gizmodo Shooting Challenge, submittors were challenged to create photos that could be seen in 3D, simply by refocusing the eyes to merge two appropriately placed white dots.
How To: Create a portrait pencil drawing of Kurt Cobain from Nirvana
Merrill never fails to amaze. In this video, he instructs you to "come as you are— but bring a pencil." And you don't have to be a diehard Nirvana fan to understand what this tutorial's about— Kurt Cobain. Watch and learn how to draw Kurt Cobain in a portrait, step by step, using pencils and a few art tricks.
How To: Draw a robot
In this video, we learn how to draw a robot. Start off by drawing the outline of the robot, then draw in the details of the robot's exterior. Make sure to use squares to make it appear like the robot is a bunch of metal pieces put together. After this, you will fill in the robot with different colors of your choice. Make sure to add in small details around the figure to make it look more realistic. You can also add in shading to make it appear 3D. Once you are finished with the robot, make su...
How To: Paint a pomegranate
In this tutorial, we learn how to paint a pomegranate. First, paint the circle for the pomegranate. After this, shade the right side with a dark red and the rest with a lighter shade of red. From here, add in a medium red all over the pomegranate and then add another shade over that. From here, start to layer on more additional colors of red to the pomegranate to make it appear more realistic. When finished, paint on the background with whites and grays that are mixed together. Add white to t...
How To: Draw a cartoon Iron Man
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Ironman. First, draw the outline of the body, make sure to include the heart in the middle of the body and the squares to make it look like metal on the outside. From here, start to add in the finer details on the body as well as the features on the face. Once finished, erase the background lines and then color in the background of the drawing. After this, color in the character with the appropriate colors and then define the features. This will finish u...
How To: Draw a hand on a hip
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a hand on the hip. Start out by drawing the arm first. You will need to make sure to add in the different features of the arm to make it look more realistic. After you have drawn on the arm, then you can draw on the hand angled like it is sitting on a hip. Make sure you draw the fingers close to each other, not clenched or spread apart. Once you have finished, you can draw on the lines on the hands and the arms, then use shading to finish up the hand on ...
How To: Use watercolor pencil techniques
In this video, we learn how to use watercolor pencil techniques. The rendering process is similar to those with graphite. You will use strokes, giving them different lengths and colors to create texture. You can do crosshatching on the paper so everything is darker and you are hiding the white. Burnishing is when you lay down dark colors to the surface of the paper and work more colors in, the white will work as a blender. The end result will be a very smooth finish with a slightly waxy feel....
How To: Draw a snake
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a cute snake. First, draw a bell shape for the head, then draw a thick squiggly line for the body of it. After this, color the snake yellow and then outline it with a dark green color. From here, add stripes to the snake in hot pink. Next, you will draw on the face to the snake. Make sure to give it a friendly smile and draw the stripes on the top of the head. Next, you will draw on the tongue, giving it a long one with two triangle edges. This will fini...
How To: Draw a female face with hair
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a female face with hair. First, draw the head and then draw the shape of the chin. From here, you will draw the bangs and the hair. Draw the hair with wavy lines to make it appear curly. After this, draw on the features of the face with a darker marker. Make sure to add in small details and lines to make the face appear more realistic. Then, start to add in the details of the hair and give her a smile on the face. Finish the upper body and then add in so...
How To: Draw a basic dragon
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a basic dragon. First, draw the basic outline for the dragon, including the tail, wings, head, and body. From here, draw over the outline with the final outline in darker pen. After this, start to add in the details to the face and body. Once finished with that, move onto adding in shading and additional lines to make it look more realistic. Then, add in your colors. Use darker colors where the shading is to create more depth with the character. From her...
How To: Draw a hyper-stylized Sonic the Hedgehog
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a hyper-stylized Sonic the Hedgehog. To start, you will draw the outline of the entire body of Sonic. Make sure you draw in the huge spikes for the hair as well. Next, you will draw in the eyes, muzzle, and nose on the face. Then, you will draw in the stomach area, the feet, and the hands. After this, clean up any background lines and color the character in completely. Next, shade in darker colors on the sides of the body to give Sonic more depth and mak...
How To: Draw a sphere in 3D
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a sphere in 3D. First, draw a circle and a square around it with a light pencil. From here, you will use the side of the pencil to shade in the sides of the circle. Then, draw a half circle next to the circle to make it look like it's shadow. Shade that in and then add in more dark markings to the circle, leaving a small white area on the top of it. After this, draw in the outline of the circle and erase any stray lines. This will complete your sphere, e...
How To: Draw the hands of anime or manga style girls
This video focuses on drawing the hands of anime girls. It also covers foreshortening, and how to accurately depict hands when using this technique. Use this technique when you want to emphasize your character's hands, such as when she gets into a fight.
How To: Make your own costume based on Sub Zero from Mortal Kombat
This tutorial comes just in time for Halloween, but you can use it for cosplay as well. This is a very easy costume to make - all you need is a basic black outfit, and then assemble the blue rectangles to make the mask, obi and tunic.
How To: Draw a Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M. Start out by drawing the outline of the vehicle. Make sure you draw in the areas for the tires and the windshield, as well as the other areas of the car. After this, add in shading around the car on all of the sides. Next, start to draw in the details around all of the car. Add in shading and additional lines to make it look more realistic. After this, you will need to use the eraser to erase any unwanted lines that don't b...
How To: Draw a perfect eye
In this video, we learn how to draw a perfect eye. Start out by drawing the outline of the eye, the create the basic shape. After this, draw the crease above the eye and then the inside details of the eye. Darken the pupil, then add in lines around the pupil to show detail. Create a circle eraser mark near the pupil to show the eye having a glare, making it look more glossy. After this, shade in the sides of the eye and underneath where the bottom lash line is. From here, create the eyebrow a...
How To: Draw a tree branch
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a tree branch. Start out drawing two lines for the trunk of the tree. Work these lines up until you reach the top where the branches are located. Then, draw outward lines that will be the branches. Do not make all of them the same size. You want this to look realistic, so make them all vary in size. Draw small lines at the tip of every branch to make it look like wood coming off of them. When finished, add in lines along the branches to show bark on them...
How To: Draw eyes with pencil
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw eyes with a pencil. First, draw the outline of the eye, giving it an almond type of shape. From here, you will add in the lines to the eyes and shade it in to make it look more realistic. Add in the crease above and below the eye, then draw another line on the bottom for the lash line. Then, darken in the areas around the eyes, then add in the lashes to the top and the bottom of the eyes. Shade in the pupil, then use lines to create a more realistic insi...
How To: Draw a graffiti character
In this video, we learn how to draw a graffiti character. Start out by drawing two large eyes with small pupils at the bottom of them. Next, you will draw a nose and a mouth with pointed teeth. From here, you will draw the head around this and the jaw line for the mouth. Shade in the mouth and add lines to the face, then draw graffiti letters for the name of the character right underneath it. When you draw the letters, make sure to drag the letters out to make them flare more and stand out. W...
How To: Draw a sportscar
In this video, we learn how to draw a sports car. Start out by drawing the wheels and the base of the car. After this, draw the rest of the body of the car and the windows. Then, add in the wheels, tail lights, and the rest of the details of the vehicle. Once you have finished this, add in shading and lines to create a more defined vehicle. Continue to draw using this same method, drawing different types of cars and vehicles that you like. Make sure to look at a picture of different cars as y...
How To: Draw a dragon head
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a dragon head. Start out by drawing the outline of the dragon head, giving it a pointed head and a large neck. Then, draw in flames coming from the mouth and large sharp teeth on the inside of the mouth. Draw in eyes, scales, and additional details around the entire area of the dragon. After this, you will be able to add in spikes on the back of the dragon as coming from the head down to the neck. Add in horns to the dragon, then shade in areas and add l...
How To: Draw Captain America in an action pose
In this video, we learn how to draw Captain America in an action pose. Start out by drawing the torso, then the rib cage and pecks. Continue to draw the outline and small details of the rest of the body. Draw in arms gong out of the body so that they are spread apart, then draw in the head. Draw in lines for where the muscles are, then start to draw in the mouth, nose, lips, eyes, and other facial features. Once you do this, start to add in even more details of the outfit that the body has on...
How To: Draw a Pikachu Pokemon
In this video, we learn how to draw a Pikachu PokŽmon. First, you should have a picture of the character in front of you so you can better draw it. Start out by drawing the eyes and filling them in with marker. Next, draw in the rest of the face, including the nose and the mouth. After this, draw the ears at the top of the head, then connect in the middle to create the head shape. Draw the sides and bottom of the head, then draw the body. Add in circles for the cheeks, then continue to draw u...
HowTo: Photograph an Atomic Bomb
George Yoshitake is one of the remaining living cameramen to have photographed the nuclear bomb. His documentation of the military detonation of hundreds of atom bombs from 1956 to 1962 reveals the truly chilling effect of the weapon. Below, images and explanatory captions via the New York Times. Don't miss the melting school bus. Creepy.
How To: Make picture frames out of cardboard boxes
Take a few old cardboard boxes or packing boxes and recycle them into snazzy and cool photograph frames. All you need, apart from the boxes is some tape, string, a little wrapping paper for decoration - and, of course, some scissors and the photograph you want to frame.
How To: Draw a simple eagle (águila)
Learn to draw the mighty bird of prey, the eagle. Eagles tend to frequent national symbols like the "Coat of Arms", for countries like Egypt, Mexico, Germany, Austria, Russia and Armenia. It's more famous as The Great Seal of the United States. So, eagles seem to be one of the most influential birds in the world, so why wouldn't you want to learn how to draw it? This how-to illustrates the step-by-step details to drawing an eagle, "Águila" is the Spanish translation of eagle.
News: Realist Painter of the Hollywood Stars (Yes, Those Are MJ's Spooky Eyes)
Sebastian Kruger is a German artist known for his "star caricaturist" paintings: stylistically exaggerated, realistically painted portraits of pop icons. My personal favorite depicts the classic Clint Eastwood stance (as Harry Callahan: Go ahead! Make my day!). Scroll below for the Stones, Tom Waits, Michael Jackson and more.
How To: Draw a city full of skyscrapers and tall buildings
Maybe it's just us, but this city reminds us a lot of the dreamscape Parisian city from Cristopher Nolan's mind heist movie "Inception," aside from the whole city folding back over itself thing and whatnot.
How To: Write the letter C in calligraphy copperplate
In this video, we learn how to write the letter "c" in calligraphy copperplate. First, dip your calligraphy pen into ink and start out making a large half circle on the paper. Dip the pen into ink again and make a loop with the top of the letter, then drag the pen down, making the "c" shape. End the letter with a loop on the bottom that isn't touching the inside of the letter. Make the lower case "c" by drawing the basic shape of the letter and adding a ball filled in with ink to the top of t...
How To: Draw an apple
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw an apple. Start by drawing the outline shape of the apple. It looks like a slight heart shape in the middle of the apple where the stem is. After this, start to fill in the apple with lines to make it look more realistic, then draw the stem and a leaf coming out of the top middle of it. Color in the leaf with browns, blacks, and green. Then, draw lines on the bottom of the paper to make it look like the surface. Finish by coloring the apple red, making d...
How To: Draw Neopet cartoon cats
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Neopet cartoon cats. First, use a small brush to create the outline of each of the cats. Use light strokes to make the outline, then start to add in the details onto the cat with a darker colored brush. Add in the details of the face, including the whiskers, mouth, and eyes. Don't forget to add on the ears as well. Erase and lines that are on the back of the drawing, so all you see is the darker and more exact lines. Continue on drawing the body, making ...
How To: Draw My Neighbor Totoro
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Totoro. Start off with the ears, then connect the top of the head around them and continue to draw the rest of the head. Fill in the eyes and the nose on the face, then make lines on the side of the face to show whiskers. After this, draw an egg shape as the rest of the bottom, then add hairs onto the stomach area. Draw small little lines on the bottom of the character to make it look like he is sitting on something. To finish, draw the character holding...
How To: Draw an adorable little puppy
Michael Weisner teaches us how to draw an adorable little puppy in this tutorial. Start out by drawing the outline of the dog, drawing in all the details as well as the body. After you have the base done, grab a Sharpie and start to draw the top of the head and the ears. Make lines on the top to make it look like the dog has fur and don't forgot the eyes and nose on the face. After this, trace out the rest of the body, including the front and back paws. Make sure to add in any shading you fee...
How To: Draw a palm tree
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a palm tree. Start off by drawing the ground on the bottom, then draw the base of the tree. Make it curved, so it looks more realistic. Two lines will be going up until you start to draw the leaves on the tree. After this, you will want to start in and shade one side of the tree that the sun will have touched more than the other. Add lines to the tree as well, so you can see the textures that are on it. When drawing the leaves, make sure you are drawing ...