Instructables: exploring - technology - digital-graphics - featured http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:51:27 PDT BLOX v1.01 Driving two Nixie tubes with an Arduino via a shift register and two SN74141s. http://www.instructables.com/id/Driving-two-Nixie-tubes-with-an-Arduino-via-a-shif/
Driving two Nixie tubes with an Arduino via a shift register and two SN74141s. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZN/NN09/HHS9S4LA/FZNNN09HHS9S4LA.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZN/NN09/HHS9S4LA/FZNNN09HHS9S4LA.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZN/NN09/HHS9S4LA/FZNNN09HHS9S4LA.SMALL.jpg lmperkins Nixie tubes are really cool looking and are becoming quite popular for their 'retro' look. Although there are a number of tutorials out there on using nixie tubes and some nice pre-packaged units (see these nice ones from ogi lumen and ArduiNIX) I hadn't seen a simple tutorial on running them using ...
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Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:27:58 PDT
Creating Basic Floor Plans from an Architectural Drawing in AutoCAD http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Basic-Floor-Plans-from-an-Architectural-D/
Creating Basic Floor Plans from an Architectural Drawing in AutoCAD - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/P7VR/HHS9R13X/FA1P7VRHHS9R13X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/P7VR/HHS9R13X/FA1P7VRHHS9R13X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/P7VR/HHS9R13X/FA1P7VRHHS9R13X.SMALL.jpg mtcarrillo These instructions will help you create clear and accurate floor plans from complicated construction documents. In today’s world the simpler and more concise a drawing or map is, the better and faster a person can use it for its intended purpose. These instructions can help you achieve this given yo...
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:46:37 PDT
Create a geometric portrait at Techshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-geometric-portrait-at-Techshop/
Create a geometric portrait at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/A5BO/HDRS5UZR/FRLA5BOHDRS5UZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/A5BO/HDRS5UZR/FRLA5BOHDRS5UZR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRL/A5BO/HDRS5UZR/FRLA5BOHDRS5UZR.SMALL.jpg ohhello This Instructable shows how to take a portrait and turn it into geometric art. This process can also be applied to animals, figures, and landscape. The image I am using is a stock photo and I claim no ownership or profit from this photo, I am merely using it a tutorial piece for learning purposes. T...
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 19:00:26 PST
Prepping an image for laser etching at Techshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Prepping-an-image-for-laser-etching/
Prepping an image for laser etching at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/EGPT/HD4VG825/F20EGPTHD4VG825.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/EGPT/HD4VG825/F20EGPTHD4VG825.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F20/EGPT/HD4VG825/F20EGPTHD4VG825.SMALL.jpg ohhello This instructable incorporates how a colorful photograph can be turned into a contrasting black and white image, suitable for laser etching. I am not trying to make a photo-realistic etching, but a slightly artistic alteration of the animal.The image I am using is a stock photo and I claim no owners...
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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:27:35 PST
make an animated GIF http://www.instructables.com/id/make-an-animated-GIF/
make an animated GIF - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/R6KS/HCV923T5/FPMR6KSHCV923T5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/R6KS/HCV923T5/FPMR6KSHCV923T5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/R6KS/HCV923T5/FPMR6KSHCV923T5.SMALL.gif mikeasaurus NOTE: This page might take a moment to load Nothing sums up things like an animated GIF, and if you've spent any time on the Internet you've undoubtedly seen a few. For those who arrived late to class, an animated GIF is a digital picture format that has the ability to display animation. GIF format...
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Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:58:17 PST
Turn a Video into a Gif http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-Video-into-a-Gif/
Turn a Video into a Gif - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/FDM5/HD4VPHVL/FMEFDM5HD4VPHVL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/FDM5/HD4VPHVL/FMEFDM5HD4VPHVL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FME/FDM5/HD4VPHVL/FMEFDM5HD4VPHVL.SMALL.gif audreyobscura As an avid Tumblr user, I see a lot of great GIFs. Some of my favorite GIFs use clips from movies, or TV, or even YouTube. In an effort to perpetuate a movement towards more GIFs on the web, I want to share how to turn a video into a GIF In this Instructable I will go over how these GIFs are made. ...
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Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:54:21 PST
How to Make Animated Gifs about Pizza http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Animated-Gifs/
How to Make Animated Gifs about Pizza - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/TBMD/HCB8T07B/FRPTBMDHCB8T07B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/TBMD/HCB8T07B/FRPTBMDHCB8T07B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRP/TBMD/HCB8T07B/FRPTBMDHCB8T07B.SMALL.gif audreyobscura If you spend any time in the Instructables Community Forums Community Blog, would see that a while ago I started talking about the art I make to celebrate the ordering of pizza at the Instructables HQ on Thursdays. I have affectionately called it "Pizza Thursdays" Pizza Thursdays was initiated by ...
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Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:50:29 PST
Intermediate Photoshop - Correcting Color Shifts http://www.instructables.com/id/Photoshop-Correcting-Color-Shifts/
Intermediate Photoshop - Correcting Color Shifts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/UKYX/H9G18UBD/FD0UKYXH9G18UBD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/UKYX/H9G18UBD/FD0UKYXH9G18UBD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD0/UKYX/H9G18UBD/FD0UKYXH9G18UBD.SMALL.jpg KathyTackettPhoto I'm sure a lot of us have come across color shifts in our photography, and they can be extremely frustrating.  This instructable is going to quickly go over why the shifts are there in the first place and then how to fix it in post.  This method can be a little complicated, so take your time and tr...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:43:31 PST
Zippered Face in Photoshop - Graphic! http://www.instructables.com/id/Zippered-Face-in-Photoshop-Graphic/
Zippered Face in Photoshop - Graphic! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/JLE8/H82UF6ZM/FEKJLE8H82UF6ZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/JLE8/H82UF6ZM/FEKJLE8H82UF6ZM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEK/JLE8/H82UF6ZM/FEKJLE8H82UF6ZM.SMALL.jpg HollyMann Warning, this image is horrifying! If you want to create the same effect on one of your photos, then just follow the steps in my Instructable. To create this effect, I used Adobe Photoshop, my main image, a zipper image which I altered and an image of a slab of meat. I am providing the zipper image ...
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Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:45:08 PDT
Halloween Graveyard Monsters http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Graveyard-Monsters/
Halloween Graveyard Monsters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/16UQ/H82U11U5/FHW16UQH82U11U5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/16UQ/H82U11U5/FHW16UQH82U11U5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/16UQ/H82U11U5/FHW16UQH82U11U5.SMALL.jpg LBridgeINK This is an instrucable of how I made this graveyard full of monsters. I have used a trial version of Sketchbook Pro 6, Photoshop 7.0 and some pens and pencils I'll go into through this step by step. These are the techniques I use at the moment, I've taken bits from other tutorials I've read and kept...
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Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:10:06 PDT
Drawing A Black Cat Using Vectors http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawing-A-Black-Cat-Using-Vectors/
Drawing A Black Cat Using Vectors - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/2NQN/H82UEFOQ/FVK2NQNH82UEFOQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/2NQN/H82UEFOQ/FVK2NQNH82UEFOQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVK/2NQN/H82UEFOQ/FVK2NQNH82UEFOQ.SMALL.jpg MissThrifty Using vectors to draw may seem a little overwhelming if you're new to the method but with a little bit of practice you can create amazing artwork. If you find it difficult to draw smooth lines using a mouse, and you don't have a graphics tablet, working with vectors may be just the thing you need to...
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Wed, 10 Oct 2012 02:41:27 PDT
Starry Fright- A Post Impressionist How-To http://www.instructables.com/id/Starry-Fright-A-Post-Impressionist-How-To/
Starry Fright- A Post Impressionist How-To - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/8SA3/H742SP0N/FO08SA3H742SP0N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/8SA3/H742SP0N/FO08SA3H742SP0N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/8SA3/H742SP0N/FO08SA3H742SP0N.SMALL.jpg MissThrifty My other half, RandomIdeaMan, sent me through a link to a Paint & Draw competition and that was enough to convince me to sign up and become a not just a member, but an author as well! For my first Instructable, I wanted to create a post impressionist Halloween themed digital painting using Sketchbo...
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Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:40:03 PDT
Time Reversal Flip Book made with InDesign http://www.instructables.com/id/Time-Reversal-Flip-Book-made-with-InDesign/
Time Reversal Flip Book made with InDesign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/GNAP/H15NKT10/FH3GNAPH15NKT10.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/GNAP/H15NKT10/FH3GNAPH15NKT10.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/GNAP/H15NKT10/FH3GNAPH15NKT10.SMALL.jpg sm26 Have you ever wished you had a rewind button for your life? These instructions will help you create a rewind flip book so you can reverse the irreversible. Plan it out and take photos Decide what you want to portray the rewinding of. For me it was a time when I cut my own bangs. Decide how you a...
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Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:09:58 PDT
How to Make a Coloring Book http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Coloring-Book/
How to Make a Coloring Book - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/HC3B/GV2OKSXW/FD6HC3BGV2OKSXW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/HC3B/GV2OKSXW/FD6HC3BGV2OKSXW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/HC3B/GV2OKSXW/FD6HC3BGV2OKSXW.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant Turn your family photos into fun kids' coloring books for free! This simple tutorial will teach you how to turn any photograph into black and white outlines that you can print out at home. What better way to keep your kids entertained on a rainy day or a holiday weekend? I used a free online image ...
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Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:40:42 PST
How to Achieve Miniature Effect via Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Achieve-Miniature-Effect-via-Photoshop/
How to Achieve Miniature Effect via Photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/LF94/GU1UZ13M/F80LF94GU1UZ13M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/LF94/GU1UZ13M/F80LF94GU1UZ13M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/LF94/GU1UZ13M/F80LF94GU1UZ13M.SMALL.jpg Analogue-Chick Tilt-shift photography refers to the use of camera movements on small and medium format cameras, and sometimes specifically refers to the use of tilt for selective focus, often for simulating a miniature scene. Sometimes the term is used when the shallow depth of field is simulated with digital post...
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Sat, 22 Oct 2011 04:11:09 PDT
Annoying Orange Pic! http://www.instructables.com/id/Annoying-Orange-Pic/
Annoying Orange Pic! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/Y73M/GTQVP52A/FBJY73MGTQVP52A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/Y73M/GTQVP52A/FBJY73MGTQVP52A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/Y73M/GTQVP52A/FBJY73MGTQVP52A.SMALL.jpg kristylynn84 I figured that some of you would be fans of annoying orange, or maybe you'd like to ANNOY someone and turn them into an orange..."hahahahahahah". So here it is, an easy way to do so! :) (using photoshop) Here is a Halloweenie Video for you! Images Find your face and your orange! Face Part...
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Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:57:17 PDT
Zombie Family Portrait (with demon pet) http://www.instructables.com/id/Zombie-Family-Portrait-with-demon-pet/
Zombie Family Portrait (with demon pet) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/DV02/GTQVP6BX/FZPDV02GTQVP6BX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/DV02/GTQVP6BX/FZPDV02GTQVP6BX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZP/DV02/GTQVP6BX/FZPDV02GTQVP6BX.SMALL.jpg emilygraceking Nothing says 'family' like three siblings sticking together after becoming zombies. Our loyal cat even came along to protect us! Unfortunately my family and I have not had the test of an apocalyptic disaster to test our love for each other, so I had to predict the future using photoshop. Things I k...
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Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:23:02 PDT
Halloween Photo Manipulation: Make the Beautiful Depraved http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Photo-Manipulation-Make-the-Beatiful-De/
Halloween Photo Manipulation: Make the Beautiful Depraved - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/M881/GTQ41I96/F78M881GTQ41I96.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/M881/GTQ41I96/F78M881GTQ41I96.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F78/M881/GTQ41I96/F78M881GTQ41I96.SMALL.jpg JohnnyBighead This instructable shows how to turn a normal photograph into a grungy, Halloween ready image. Tools Needed: Photo of yourself, your friends, your boss, etc. Adobe Photoshop (This was done in CS5, but any version should work) Various textures (we will cover the specifics in the steps) Various brushe...
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Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:14:49 PDT
Make a Kitten into a Mystical Fairy http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Kitten-into-a-Mystical-Fairy/
Make a Kitten into a Mystical Fairy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/BU3Z/GTGCQRR9/F00BU3ZGTGCQRR9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/BU3Z/GTGCQRR9/F00BU3ZGTGCQRR9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/BU3Z/GTGCQRR9/F00BU3ZGTGCQRR9.SMALL.jpg sandgurl I figured there was no way I would ever get my cat into a costume even when she was a little kitten.  So I decided to go ahead and do a photo edit of her when she was little to make her into a fairy.  Just a little bit about my cat, we found her on the street with her siblings when she would ba...
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Sun, 9 Oct 2011 19:40:16 PDT
Alien Up-duction http://www.instructables.com/id/Alien-Up-duction/
Alien Up-duction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/T0TP/GTCP4A5W/F5QT0TPGTCP4A5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/T0TP/GTCP4A5W/F5QT0TPGTCP4A5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5Q/T0TP/GTCP4A5W/F5QT0TPGTCP4A5W.SMALL.jpg CupcakeMolly This is the true story of what really happened to Carl Fredricksen and his dog, Dug. You didn't actually believe that balloon cover story did you? Carl did go Up, but it was evil aliens with a devious plot. I've used Carl's house in this photo edit, but you can insert your own home or anythin...
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Wed, 5 Oct 2011 18:33:42 PDT
Terminate Yourself http://www.instructables.com/id/Terminate-Yourself/
Terminate Yourself - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/IREP/GSUSOMUF/FHDIREPGSUSOMUF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/IREP/GSUSOMUF/FHDIREPGSUSOMUF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHD/IREP/GSUSOMUF/FHDIREPGSUSOMUF.SMALL.jpg Hugo Boom This is a fairly basic instructable on how to create certain effects in Photoshop. I used Photoshop CS5 for this but I'm certain that you can probably use similar tools in other programs to create these effects. I am trying to explain this so that a beginner at photoshop could do this but if you hav...
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Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:06:38 PDT
Halloween manipulation on pixlr http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-manipulation-on-pixlr/
Halloween manipulation on pixlr - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/RCSV/GT5JY7C1/FZ3RCSVGT5JY7C1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/RCSV/GT5JY7C1/FZ3RCSVGT5JY7C1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/RCSV/GT5JY7C1/FZ3RCSVGT5JY7C1.SMALL.jpg slimjimnixon first off im some what of a beginner at photo manipulation and this is my first instructable so any input is welcome im using pixlr and you can use almost any picture but for this specific tutorial the teeth will need to be in good view along with there eyes. ( you'll see why later ) the photo I'm u...
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Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:12:26 PDT
Horror Movie Photo Effect http://www.instructables.com/id/Horror-Movie-Photo-Effect/
Horror Movie Photo Effect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/8AKW/GSUT2DY6/FNU8AKWGSUT2DY6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/8AKW/GSUT2DY6/FNU8AKWGSUT2DY6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/8AKW/GSUT2DY6/FNU8AKWGSUT2DY6.SMALL.jpg Zarubavella Change pictures of your friends or favorite celebrities into a character from a horror movie using picnik.com, a free photo editing website! Type http://www.picnik.com into the URL box in your internet browser. Click “Get Started Now”. When the page loads, click “Upload a Photo”. Choose the pho...
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Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:00:16 PDT
Age your pictures http://www.instructables.com/id/Age-your-pictures/
Age your pictures - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/U0NH/GSLEWKL8/F66U0NHGSLEWKL8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/U0NH/GSLEWKL8/F66U0NHGSLEWKL8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F66/U0NH/GSLEWKL8/F66U0NHGSLEWKL8.SMALL.jpg ZoDo In this tutorial I will show you how to give your pictures an ageing/grunge effect. For this you will have to use photoshop and you must have some grunge textures. You can download them from the internet or you can make them yourself. Just go outside and take some pictures of walls, concret, tree ba...
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Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:39:48 PDT
Photoshop Basics: Infinite Photo http://www.instructables.com/id/Photoshop-Basics-Infinite-Photo/
Photoshop Basics: Infinite Photo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/UW4X/GR9VORCQ/F5EUW4XGR9VORCQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/UW4X/GR9VORCQ/F5EUW4XGR9VORCQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5E/UW4X/GR9VORCQ/F5EUW4XGR9VORCQ.SMALL.jpg JamesRPatrick Here's how to make a photo within itself. It's easy to get started. This is what you'll need: -Camera -Picture Frame -Image-Editing Software(Photoshop, GIMP ) This tutorial is mirrored on my blog. Shoot Frame Take a shot of your subject holding the picture frame. Create New File In Photo...
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Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:01:50 PDT
Create a dreamy photo effect using Adobe Photoshop. http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-dreamy-photo-effect-using-Adobe-Photoshop/
Create a dreamy photo effect using Adobe Photoshop. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/1W04/GOHMAY8S/F061W04GOHMAY8S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/1W04/GOHMAY8S/F061W04GOHMAY8S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/1W04/GOHMAY8S/F061W04GOHMAY8S.SMALL.jpg stacieanne This is just a basic tutorial on how to give your photos a hazy, dreamy, skin-softening effect. All you need is a photo you wish to edit, and any version of Adobe Photoshop (or any other good photo-editing software). There are much newer and more advanced versions available now, but I personally u...
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Sun, 5 Jun 2011 19:09:01 PDT
No-Stitch Panorama Picture http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Stitch-Panorama-Picture/
No-Stitch Panorama Picture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/9TIE/GMX1XVKY/FED9TIEGMX1XVKY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/9TIE/GMX1XVKY/FED9TIEGMX1XVKY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/9TIE/GMX1XVKY/FED9TIEGMX1XVKY.SMALL.jpg laxap Hugely wide panorama picture kept fascinating me since I was a kid. Photo stitching software seem to have done a lot of progress these days. However, I was intimidated by the process of shooting the pictures (slightly overlapping, horizontally aligned) and doing the manual stitching adjustments, etc...
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Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:38:21 PDT
Create a Perfectly Black Background in Photography http://www.instructables.com/id/Photograph-a-Black-Background/
Create a Perfectly Black Background in Photography - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/LX62/GIKL3Q06/FVWLX62GIKL3Q06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/LX62/GIKL3Q06/FVWLX62GIKL3Q06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVW/LX62/GIKL3Q06/FVWLX62GIKL3Q06.SMALL.jpg AngryRedhead Arranging objects, people, animals, and plants for a photograph can be quite difficult, especially if there's noise (e.g., clutter on the floor).  It's much easier to photograph an individual person or thing against a solid background and then add/subtract filler items for context.  In gardening pho...
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Wed, 5 Jan 2011 11:39:21 PST
DIY Camera Array 2: Computational Refocusing With Just One Camera http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Camera-Array-2-Computational-Refocusing-With-/
DIY Camera Array 2: Computational Refocusing With Just One Camera - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/VZJK/G3CAMMEI/FXPVZJKG3CAMMEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/VZJK/G3CAMMEI/FXPVZJKG3CAMMEI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/VZJK/G3CAMMEI/FXPVZJKG3CAMMEI.SMALL.gif daniel_reetz DIY Camera Array 1: Computational Photography Primer. DIY Camera Array 2: Computational Refocusing With Just One Camera. You don't need to register to download the PDF because I have made them available here and here. This Instructable is a primer on the field of Computational Photography, which i...
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Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:34:56 PST
How to make Polar Panorama with Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Polar-Panorama-with-Photoshop/
How to make Polar Panorama with Photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/YWTF/FGWMNBKM/FBXYWTFFGWMNBKM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/YWTF/FGWMNBKM/FBXYWTFFGWMNBKM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/YWTF/FGWMNBKM/FBXYWTFFGWMNBKM.SMALL.jpg iSuat My English is little so sorry Finding Find or make a panorama picture Resizing And to square width size (for example: from 2000x650 to 2000x2000) "ImageImage size" Rotating Rotate 180° "ImageRotate Canvas180°" Polaring And use polar coordinates filter "FilterDistortPolar Coordinates" Se...
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Sat, 31 May 2008 16:29:54 PDT
Fakin' It - Polaroid Transfers That Look Real http://www.instructables.com/id/Fakin-It-Polaroid-Transfers-That-Look-Real/
Fakin' It - Polaroid Transfers That Look Real - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/FAD3/FZQ1FA64/F94FAD3FZQ1FA64.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/FAD3/FZQ1FA64/F94FAD3FZQ1FA64.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/FAD3/FZQ1FA64/F94FAD3FZQ1FA64.SMALL.jpg jphphotography Some of you may or may not know what Polaroid transfers are. Those that have done actual transfers may scream blasphemy! while those who haven't may rejoice in finding a decent tutorial on how to replicate the effect.Real Polaroid transfers provide a very unique effect, most notably around the edges...
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Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:17:37 PDT
Anamorphic Lense Flares in Photoshop Elements (7) http://www.instructables.com/id/Anamorphic-Lense-Flares-in-Photoshop-Elements-7/
Anamorphic Lense Flares in Photoshop Elements (7) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/JBPW/FZQ1GS9O/FR6JBPWFZQ1GS9O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/JBPW/FZQ1GS9O/FR6JBPWFZQ1GS9O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/JBPW/FZQ1GS9O/FR6JBPWFZQ1GS9O.SMALL.jpg digitech The Lense Flares included in PhotoShop Elements are great, but lets create a better, anamorphic one. The Elements Create a new project in Photo Shop with a transparent background. adjust the size depending on the type of application your working on. The Flare will be composed of the following: Th...
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Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:30:14 PDT
Optical Illusion: Create One With Any Color Photo http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-Negative-Afterimage-Optical-Illusion/
Optical Illusion: Create One With Any Color Photo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/J1BI/FYNTABKH/FM6J1BIFYNTABKH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/J1BI/FYNTABKH/FM6J1BIFYNTABKH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/J1BI/FYNTABKH/FM6J1BIFYNTABKH.SMALL.jpg greeenpro This instructable will show you how to take negative afterimages to another level. By introducing a negative color photo and then immediately incorporating a black and white version of the same photo, you will perceive the black and white photo in full color (the way the color photo was meant to lo...
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Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:57:44 PDT
Changing Hair Colour In Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Changing-Hair-Colour-In-Photoshop/
Changing Hair Colour In Photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/QX0N/FEJ2E7LH/FKCQX0NFEJ2E7LH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/QX0N/FEJ2E7LH/FKCQX0NFEJ2E7LH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKC/QX0N/FEJ2E7LH/FKCQX0NFEJ2E7LH.SMALL.jpg Brandon555 This Instructable is for changing someones hair colour in Photoshop. Im not exactly sure if this will work in Paint Shop Pro but you can always try. Have Fun! Choosing your Photo This is just a picture off the internet that i used. When choosing a photo you must remember two things. 1: Pick a ...
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Wed, 2 Apr 2008 14:20:14 PDT
Popup Facebook Picture http://www.instructables.com/id/Popup-Facebook-Picture/
Popup Facebook Picture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/N5GZ/FOVX0R9X/FPUN5GZFOVX0R9X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/N5GZ/FOVX0R9X/FPUN5GZFOVX0R9X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPU/N5GZ/FOVX0R9X/FPUN5GZFOVX0R9X.SMALL.jpg Super Cameraman UPDATE: Hey everyone! All the pictures in the comments look awesome, and I've seen all kinds of people use this (Freddie Wong for example... sweet!) but unfortunately, Facebook's been changed and this doesn't work at all anymore. There are ways to do something similar and I'm working on an all new I...
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Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:24:55 PST
Instructables Intro Text Effect http://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-Intro-Text-Effect/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/L9N8/FQR1H517/FKPL9N8FQR1H517.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/L9N8/FQR1H517/FKPL9N8FQR1H517.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKP/L9N8/FQR1H517/FKPL9N8FQR1H517.SMALL.jpg Mfmalive I made this for instructables since I have lots of free time. It took me nearly 3 hours to finish this up. Watch in high quality for better visual and sound (duh). If you're interested and want your very own intro text for your website, I can do it for you for a small fee. It will look something lik...
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 21:54:22 PST
How to Fake Thermal Imaging Video http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fake-Thermal-Imaging-Video/
How to Fake Thermal Imaging Video - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/2MTX/FPBKYJE7/FAI2MTXFPBKYJE7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/2MTX/FPBKYJE7/FAI2MTXFPBKYJE7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAI/2MTX/FPBKYJE7/FAI2MTXFPBKYJE7.SMALL.jpg yokozuna It has tons of real world uses, and thermal imaging has started leaking into Hollywood as well. From Predator, to Stargate, even the Ghost Hunters on Sci-Fi, I'm sure everyone has seen thermal imaging video. I recently had need to create some thermal imaging video and began to research prices of c...
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Thu, 1 Jan 2009 11:35:07 PST
Cross-stitch pattern in photoshop (with symbols!) http://www.instructables.com/id/Cross-stitch-pattern-in-photoshop-with-symbols/
Cross-stitch pattern in photoshop (with symbols!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/0X49/FOVWM7QK/FX00X49FOVWM7QK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/0X49/FOVWM7QK/FX00X49FOVWM7QK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/0X49/FOVWM7QK/FX00X49FOVWM7QK.SMALL.jpg johanronstrom This is how to make a cross-stitch pattern with symbols representing colors in photoshop! First we will prepare your original image by lowering the resolution, so that one pixel represents one cross, and lower the number of colors so that you can use a limited number of yarns. Next we apply the gr...
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Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:31:23 PST
How to make a video slide show with iMovie. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-video-slide-show-with-iMovie/
How to make a video slide show with iMovie. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/XXAA/FGQRQ3UT/FGTXXAAFGQRQ3UT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/XXAA/FGQRQ3UT/FGTXXAAFGQRQ3UT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGT/XXAA/FGQRQ3UT/FGTXXAAFGQRQ3UT.SMALL.jpg martymunch In this instructable I will show you the basics of iMovie and try to teach you how to put together a great video edit and slide show. This can be accomplished with a lot of other software but iMovie comes with a new Mac. If you own a Mac you already have this, SCORE! I recently purchased a new MacBo...
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Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:14:17 PDT
Animating photos in to GIF's http://www.instructables.com/id/Animating-photos-in-to-GIFs/
Animating photos in to GIF's - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/CRZI/FG8KGIFO/F7MCRZIFG8KGIFO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/CRZI/FG8KGIFO/F7MCRZIFG8KGIFO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7M/CRZI/FG8KGIFO/F7MCRZIFG8KGIFO.SMALL.gif killerjackalope Well this is a follow up to my instructable on making animated GIF images, this one's a little more in depth and will show you how to make lots of different animations from photos.This 'ible goes out to bobbyK881, who asked about doing this with photos, so I obliged by writing this.Enjoy. What thi...
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Wed, 14 May 2008 17:26:33 PDT
animated gps batmobile icon http://www.instructables.com/id/animated-gps-batmobile-icon/
animated gps batmobile icon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/JHC3/FFKBJP4R/F8SJHC3FFKBJP4R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/JHC3/FFKBJP4R/F8SJHC3FFKBJP4R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8S/JHC3/FFKBJP4R/F8SJHC3FFKBJP4R.SMALL.jpg aarrgghh {NOTICE} the custom vehicle icons that i make freely available on my website are not for resale. {/NOTICE} owners of the garmin nuvi line of gps navigation devices can create their own personal vehicle icons to supplement or replace the vehicles that ship with the unit. i've had mine (a nuvi 350) f...
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Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:32:33 PDT
How To Enter Photojojo Photo Month http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-Photojojo-Photo-Month/
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Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:44:21 PDT
HDR photos with the GIMP http://www.instructables.com/id/HDR-photos-with-the-GIMP/
HDR photos with the GIMP - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FNG/96GS/F23Z388X/FNG96GSF23Z388X.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNG/96GS/F23Z388X/FNG96GSF23Z388X.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FNG/96GS/F23Z388X/FNG96GSF23Z388X.SMALL.jpg PKM A tutorial on making High Dynamic Range photos using the GIMP or similar software.This instructable is aimed at a range of people, so you can skip to the bits relevant to you with the information below. I apologise for the verbosity of the main instructions, but I figure you can skip parts you alrea...
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Tue, 29 May 2007 21:33:56 PDT
Simple lightning in photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-lightning-in-photoshop/
Simple lightning in photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/N655/F8RPG30G/FZ0N655F8RPG30G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/N655/F8RPG30G/FZ0N655F8RPG30G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ0/N655/F8RPG30G/FZ0N655F8RPG30G.SMALL.jpg PhotoshopMan In this instructable I'll show how to make lightning. Gradient First off make a gradient going black to white. It doest matter which way its goes. Difference clouds Go to Filters Render Difference clouds. Invert! Easy enough, click control+i, or go to image adjust invert. Levels It's kin...
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Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:30:09 PST
Create an action sequence with a series of pictures http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-an-action-sequence-with-a-series-of-picture/
Create an action sequence with a series of pictures - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F9P/JU5U/O4TEP27SFRG/F9PJU5UO4TEP27SFRG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9P/JU5U/O4TEP27SFRG/F9PJU5UO4TEP27SFRG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F9P/JU5U/O4TEP27SFRG/F9PJU5UO4TEP27SFRG.SMALL.jpg radiorental It is very rewarding to create an image that conveys much more than what can be captured in a single picture. Whether it is baby’s first steps or an Olympic gymnast, the process at work here is conveying motion in a static image.Stitching multiple images together is a form of time-lapse photography....
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Fri, 8 Sep 2006 20:35:08 PDT
Shadowed Photoshop Comic Book Effect http://www.instructables.com/id/Shadowed-Photoshop-Comic-Book-Effect/
Shadowed Photoshop Comic Book Effect - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/I8DG/AHREV2ZGN5E/FLXI8DGAHREV2ZGN5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/I8DG/AHREV2ZGN5E/FLXI8DGAHREV2ZGN5E.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLX/I8DG/AHREV2ZGN5E/FLXI8DGAHREV2ZGN5E.SMALL.jpg Snipertofu In this instructable you will learn how to add a cool comic book like effect to an image. Just follow the steps, its pretty easy Note: First picture is my version, second is original. Select and change levels Make a new layer and select the main image you want to use with one of the selection to...
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Thu, 7 Dec 2006 19:23:45 PST
Photoshop: Classic Black and White photo techniques. http://www.instructables.com/id/Photoshop%3a-Classic-Black-and-White-photo-technique/
Photoshop: Classic Black and White photo techniques. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZE/58Q8/MYSEQHOA3NF/FZE58Q8MYSEQHOA3NF.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZE/58Q8/MYSEQHOA3NF/FZE58Q8MYSEQHOA3NF.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZE/58Q8/MYSEQHOA3NF/FZE58Q8MYSEQHOA3NF.SMALL.jpg pazu An alternative way to make a black and white photo in Photoshop, NOT just by clicking Mode - Grayscale. Check inside for more detail. The original photo The original color photo was taken at Wat Sam Kor Temple, Chacheongsao, Thailand during my friend's ordination. Simple B/W method Normally ...
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Sat, 12 Aug 2006 13:54:04 PDT
Retouch yourself into the picture http://www.instructables.com/id/Retouch-yourself-into-the-picture/
Retouch yourself into the picture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FND/CXAW/F54HJ3A0/FNDCXAWF54HJ3A0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FND/CXAW/F54HJ3A0/FNDCXAWF54HJ3A0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FND/CXAW/F54HJ3A0/FNDCXAWF54HJ3A0.SMALL.jpg KaptinScarlet Do you want to be part of that incredible scene in Star Wars or Bladerunner, Alien or Harry Potter, or maybe you just want a really nice photo of something you've made in an incredible setting. Well move over Hollywood, fantastic retouching capabilities are here for everyone. In any case most actor...
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Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:42:51 PDT