Instructables: exploring - technology - digital-graphics http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 03:35:55 PDT BLOX v1.01 Basic Human Scan with Kinect & ReconstructMe Console http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Human-Scan-with-Kinect-ReconstructMe-Conso/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/C9DA/HGZO2EJA/FVAC9DAHGZO2EJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/C9DA/HGZO2EJA/FVAC9DAHGZO2EJA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/C9DA/HGZO2EJA/FVAC9DAHGZO2EJA.SMALL.jpg allhandsactive This instructable will cover the basic process of making a 3D Scan of a Human Body using the XBOX 360 Kinect, a Windows PC, and the software ReconstructMe (Console Edition). Attribution Nicolas Brunet made a wonderful tutorial for doing a multivolume scan of a person. This instructable would not ha...
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Tue, 21 May 2013 16:33:02 PDT
Space Invader/ Not Your Grandma's Dress http://www.instructables.com/id/Space-Invader-Not-Your-Grandmas-Dress/
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Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:36:24 PDT
One Minute Cartoon http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Minute-Cartoon/
One Minute Cartoon - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/07U3/HFPTEL2O/FZ707U3HFPTEL2O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/07U3/HFPTEL2O/FZ707U3HFPTEL2O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/07U3/HFPTEL2O/FZ707U3HFPTEL2O.SMALL.jpg ahmedebeed555 In this post I learned how to make cartoon from an ordinary photo in 2 minutes. I used an iPod application called Cartoon Here is the link for the application . It is free. http://ayena.net/cartooniphone.html Run the App 1 - Open the App . Choose the the button on the lower left to choose i...
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:46:43 PDT
Light and Strong Design for Carbon Fiber Bicycle http://www.instructables.com/id/Light-and-Strong-Design-for-Carbon-Fiber-Bicycle/
Light and Strong Design for Carbon Fiber Bicycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/86ES/HFSHEL0P/FUT86ESHFSHEL0P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/86ES/HFSHEL0P/FUT86ESHFSHEL0P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/86ES/HFSHEL0P/FUT86ESHFSHEL0P.SMALL.jpg ElSmago Ever just had the urge to make a bike? Haven't you ever just felt a hankerin' for some bike manufacturing? Well your dreams can finally come true! In this tutorial I will be showing how to design and customize your own bike. I will show you how to pick a custom material (I chose carbon fiber) and I...
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:44:34 PDT
Logo Design & Logo Animation http://www.instructables.com/id/Logo-Design-Logo-Animation/
Logo Design & Logo Animation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/3I4S/HFONL8WS/FGX3I4SHFONL8WS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/3I4S/HFONL8WS/FGX3I4SHFONL8WS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGX/3I4S/HFONL8WS/FGX3I4SHFONL8WS.SMALL.jpg gokuss3 Install Custom Font Using Textures And Install Using the Pathfinder Tool for Objects Using the Pathfinder Tool for Text Preparing Illustor logo for Adobe After Effects Import Sphere Animation: Basic Sphere Animation: Having Colors Stay Longer Sphere Animation Adding...
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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:01:09 PDT
Use Blender and Illustrator to make Cool Technical Drawings http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Blender-and-Illustrator-make-Cool-Technical-Dr/
Use Blender and Illustrator to make Cool Technical Drawings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/5HJO/HFONN9SB/FDY5HJOHFONN9SB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/5HJO/HFONN9SB/FDY5HJOHFONN9SB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/5HJO/HFONN9SB/FDY5HJOHFONN9SB.SMALL.jpg theerikjohnson Here’s a technique I’ve been using lately in designing and sharing some of my projects.  I received a few comments about how I made the diagram in my Passive Victrola iPhone Amp Instructable.  With this technique, technical labels and dimensions can added to a 3D image of your product or project.  B...
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Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:03:42 PDT
How to Make and Use a Green Screen http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-and-Use-a-Green-Screen/
How to Make and Use a Green Screen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/LAMY/HFD1ES3U/F69LAMYHFD1ES3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/LAMY/HFD1ES3U/F69LAMYHFD1ES3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/LAMY/HFD1ES3U/F69LAMYHFD1ES3U.SMALL.jpg flyingpuppy There is nothing much to making a green screen for visual effects movie-making if you have a permanent place to install it. You can buy neon green fabric or tape together bright green (or blue) poster boards and tack them to a wall.  This instructable is for anyone who doesn't have a location that c...
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Sat, 13 Apr 2013 08:30:58 PDT
How to use Particle Playground in Adobe After Effects http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-Particle-Playground-in-Adobe-After-Effe/
How to use Particle Playground in Adobe After Effects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NPE5/HF23R1DW/FGENPE5HF23R1DW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NPE5/HF23R1DW/FGENPE5HF23R1DW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGE/NPE5/HF23R1DW/FGENPE5HF23R1DW.SMALL.jpg ericm160 Today I will be teaching you how Particle Playground works in Adobe After Effects. Step 1 The effect shown is called particle playground.  An easy way to find this is use the search bar above the arrow to find it. Step 2 Click where the arrow shows to change the color of your particles. Ste...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:51:39 PDT
Smoky Text Effect In Adobe After Effects CS5.5 http://www.instructables.com/id/Smoky-Text-Effect-In-Adobe-After-Effects-CS55/
Smoky Text Effect In Adobe After Effects CS5.5 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/1A1B/HF243GA7/FWS1A1BHF243GA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/1A1B/HF243GA7/FWS1A1BHF243GA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/1A1B/HF243GA7/FWS1A1BHF243GA7.SMALL.jpg ericm160 Today I will be showing you how to make cool text animations.  This explains the various way to make basic text look wispy or smoky in a very simple way. Download the smoke footage. Step 1 Click File on the top left hand side of the screen.  This will allow you to begin importing your material...
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Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:43:44 PDT
Tutorial - After Effects Color Correction http://www.instructables.com/id/Tutorial-After-Effects-Color-Correction/
Tutorial - After Effects Color Correction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/VYZ2/HERLV62Z/FJ9VYZ2HERLV62Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/VYZ2/HERLV62Z/FJ9VYZ2HERLV62Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/VYZ2/HERLV62Z/FJ9VYZ2HERLV62Z.SMALL.jpg CodyLandry In this instructable I will be showing you how to color correct your footage to give it a theme and feel. Step One - Adding the effect Once your footage has been imported and a composition has been made, add the effect "Curves" to your composition. You can do this by selecting Effects and Pre...
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:18:56 PDT
Tutorial - After Effects Image Stabilization http://www.instructables.com/id/Tutorial-After-Effects-Image-Stabilization/
Tutorial - After Effects Image Stabilization - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/G2O7/HERLV605/FZ6G2O7HERLV605.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/G2O7/HERLV605/FZ6G2O7HERLV605.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/G2O7/HERLV605/FZ6G2O7HERLV605.SMALL.jpg CodyLandry In this instructable I will show you how to use image stabalization in After Effects. Step One - Analyzing the video for motion From the Menu bar, select Stabilize Motion. Step Two - Waiting :( Let it analyze in the background. Be patient, this will take time according to the length of you...
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:18:56 PDT
How to make a logo animation - After Effects http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-logo-animation-After-Effects/
How to make a logo animation - After Effects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/LIF1/HEQEQXYR/FUHLIF1HEQEQXYR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/LIF1/HEQEQXYR/FUHLIF1HEQEQXYR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/LIF1/HEQEQXYR/FUHLIF1HEQEQXYR.SMALL.jpg CodyLandry In this instructable I will be showing you how to create a simple logo animation that you can expand off of and customize to your liking. Step One - Creating a Compositon From the menu bar at the top of AE Select Composition New Compisiton Step Two - Composition Settings C...
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:06:58 PDT
How to change your banner - YouTube One Channel 2013 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-change-your-banner-YouTube-One-Channel-20/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/ONTF/HEBN94S9/FW8ONTFHEBN94S9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/ONTF/HEBN94S9/FW8ONTFHEBN94S9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/ONTF/HEBN94S9/FW8ONTFHEBN94S9.SMALL.jpg DeadlyTeaParty This is a simple video on how to change your banner!
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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 06:07:16 PDT
DIY - Xbox360 To VGA Adapter http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-HD-TV/
DIY - Xbox360 To VGA Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/07KI/HE080LL7/F5C07KIHE080LL7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/07KI/HE080LL7/F5C07KIHE080LL7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/07KI/HE080LL7/F5C07KIHE080LL7.SMALL.jpg GeckoScraps The idea came from a need from a college friend in need of video games on the cheap. This is a very in-expensive project, mine was free because In had the parts sitting around. You most likely do to.  Allows a computer screen to be used as an HD TV for Xbox 360's. List of Materials:      -Compute...
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Fri, 8 Mar 2013 18:41:04 PST
How to Resize, Crop, and Desaturate a Photo Using Abobe Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Resize-Crop-and-Desaturate-a-Photo-Using-/
How to Resize, Crop, and Desaturate a Photo Using Abobe Photoshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/H800/HDYZI4XO/F58H800HDYZI4XO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/H800/HDYZI4XO/F58H800HDYZI4XO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F58/H800/HDYZI4XO/F58H800HDYZI4XO.SMALL.jpg davidn2 Adobe Photoshop is a digital image editing application for the Internet, print, and other new media disciplines. Photoshop editing skills have a broad relevancy. Social Media is extremely popular in today’s society. Sites like Pinterest, Facebook, LiveJournal, Model Mayhem, LinkedIn, Photo.net all h...
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Wed, 6 Mar 2013 20:30:53 PST
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
Vectoring a black and white image at Techshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Vectorizing-a-black-and-white-image-at-Techshop/
Vectoring a black and white image at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/6SHQ/HDOVUUVL/FNQ6SHQHDOVUUVL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/6SHQ/HDOVUUVL/FNQ6SHQHDOVUUVL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/6SHQ/HDOVUUVL/FNQ6SHQHDOVUUVL.SMALL.jpg ohhello This is a follow-up to my other Instructable, 'Prepping an image for laser etching at Techshop.' This Instructable is dedicated to transforming the black and white image into a vector. This may be more suitable stencils, stickers, and screen printing. If your black and white image is still fresh...
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 16:30:00 PST
Removing digital watermarks and vectoring at Techshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Removing-digital-watermarks-and-vectoring-at-Techs/
Removing digital watermarks and vectoring at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/WA8B/HDOWA7W0/FDVWA8BHDOWA7W0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/WA8B/HDOWA7W0/FDVWA8BHDOWA7W0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/WA8B/HDOWA7W0/FDVWA8BHDOWA7W0.SMALL.jpg ohhello In this instructable I will show the process of turning a black at white image, with watermarks, into a usable vector. I am not promoting  theft of imagery or copyrighted images.I claim no ownership or profit from this photo, I am merely using it a tutorial piece for learning purposes.My friend, how...
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 16:16:27 PST
How To Add Bubbles to an Image With Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Add-Bubbles-to-an-Image-With-Photoshop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/3H1H/HD4VNAKD/FDV3H1HHD4VNAKD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/3H1H/HD4VNAKD/FDV3H1HHD4VNAKD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDV/3H1H/HD4VNAKD/FDV3H1HHD4VNAKD.SMALL.jpg rondavis007 A photoshop tutorial on how to add bubbles, or anything on a black background, to an image realistically. In this case we are adding bubbles from one glamour image to another that doesn't have them. Full story: http://www.photographerandmodel.com/blog/2010/02/22/ps-tutorial-video-on-how-to-add-bubb...
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:16:55 PST
Creating a simple logo from an image at Techshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-simple-logo-from-an-image-at-Techshop/
Creating a simple logo from an image at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/HDFT/HD4VG8FQ/FSVHDFTHD4VG8FQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/HDFT/HD4VG8FQ/FSVHDFTHD4VG8FQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/HDFT/HD4VG8FQ/FSVHDFTHD4VG8FQ.SMALL.jpg ohhello This instructable shows the step by step process in which, in this tutorial, A polar bear is made into line art.  This image is not my own, It is a generic polar bear image off the first page of Google Search. However it is up to the viewer to decide if this is my piece or not. The image recreated w...
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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:27:03 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
Animated Gifs 101 http://www.instructables.com/id/Animated-Gifs-101/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/7XZP/HD4VPJAW/F3K7XZPHD4VPJAW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/7XZP/HD4VPJAW/F3K7XZPHD4VPJAW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/7XZP/HD4VPJAW/F3K7XZPHD4VPJAW.SMALL.gif Pfarmkid These are my first animated Gifs the light bar was the easiest and thanks to mikeasaurus i was able to tell the world how much i love cows.  I would highly recommend to look at his 'ible about it.  http://www.instructables.com/id/make-an-animated-GIF/ Thanks for looking, Pfarmkid
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Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:11:00 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
CAD V8 Engine http://www.instructables.com/id/CAD-V8-Engine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/T9OF/HDHXNPCO/FUET9OFHDHXNPCO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/T9OF/HDHXNPCO/FUET9OFHDHXNPCO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUE/T9OF/HDHXNPCO/FUET9OFHDHXNPCO.SMALL.jpg knex-man This is one of the engines i have been designing over the last couple of weeks , it is a V8 SOHC, naturally aspirated, although i am thinking of turbo-charging it ahaha. It was drawn in Auto-desk Inventor Pro EDIT: I am now currently in the process of turbo-charging this engine and its gonna be MAA...
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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:06:51 PST
Sustainable House http://www.instructables.com/id/Sustainable-House/
Sustainable House - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/42IB/HCB86F1M/FUR42IBHCB86F1M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/42IB/HCB86F1M/FUR42IBHCB86F1M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/42IB/HCB86F1M/FUR42IBHCB86F1M.SMALL.jpg cfox28 This is my first instructable, with hopefully many more to come. I am a student at Ohio State Univ. studying architecture, and in the past month, decided to design a sustainable house to enter into the design competition. The first 4 images are renderings icreated using 3ds max (vray), Sketchup, Aut...
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Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:04:50 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
How To: Create A Business http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Create-A-Business/
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Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:09:49 PST
Portable RCA Projector http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-RCA-Projector/
Portable RCA Projector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/AMT0/HC3PTGFH/F3GAMT0HC3PTGFH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/AMT0/HC3PTGFH/F3GAMT0HC3PTGFH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/AMT0/HC3PTGFH/F3GAMT0HC3PTGFH.SMALL.jpg FLIPminoman This is my first instructable! It tells you how to make your own portable projector that you can take anywhere! Here are the materials needed: -Ruler (to cut straight lines) -Sharp knife and scissors (to cut binder cardboard) -Wire Cutters (what I use to strip wires) -Screwdriver with small head (to...
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Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:19:43 PST
Bedroom Interior with 3ds max and vray http://www.instructables.com/id/Bedroom-Interior-with-3ds-max-and-vray/
Bedroom Interior with 3ds max and vray - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/OE94/HC3PRA3D/F51OE94HC3PRA3D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/OE94/HC3PRA3D/F51OE94HC3PRA3D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/OE94/HC3PRA3D/F51OE94HC3PRA3D.SMALL.jpg kealym http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKGTjUmNcRc How long will it take? Roughly it will take week to make a simple project like this one. The time to render will depend on the size of the file and the quality. In this video i used the vray renderer and it took me 45 minuets to render the image then ...
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Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:50:02 PST
Great Looking Black & White Photos in Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Great-Looking-Black-White-Photos-in-Photoshop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/QD0O/HAQ2ZDNS/FS8QD0OHAQ2ZDNS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/QD0O/HAQ2ZDNS/FS8QD0OHAQ2ZDNS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/QD0O/HAQ2ZDNS/FS8QD0OHAQ2ZDNS.SMALL.jpg RydersMum This is how I turn my photos black and white in Photoshop. Any version of Photoshop has this (well, at least from PS7 and up, I know has this feature, as does Elements, as far as I know.) I don't know what happened to the sound or why it got off from the video. This is the first time I've attempted...
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Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:08:52 PST
SwearTweet: A Live API Twitter Graph http://www.instructables.com/id/SwearTweet-A-Live-API-Twitter-Graph/
SwearTweet: A Live API Twitter Graph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/FYK6/HAQ2U2GD/FZDFYK6HAQ2U2GD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/FYK6/HAQ2U2GD/FZDFYK6HAQ2U2GD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/FYK6/HAQ2U2GD/FZDFYK6HAQ2U2GD.SMALL.jpg David McAndrew This is a graph that I created using Processing in order to determine what the most popular swear word on Twitter is. After completing the original design, I found that the dirty words I was using (the 7 Dirty Words by George Carlin) did not create an entertaining graphing experience. There were on...
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Thu, 3 Jan 2013 08:32:53 PST
America's Cup AC72 design - Narrow hull Catamaran http://www.instructables.com/id/Americas-Cup-AC72-design-Narrow-hull-Catamaran/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/LUGO/HAUNNKY5/FHHLUGOHAUNNKY5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/LUGO/HAUNNKY5/FHHLUGOHAUNNKY5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHH/LUGO/HAUNNKY5/FHHLUGOHAUNNKY5.SMALL.jpg papa-g This meets the dimensions of the America's Cup AC72 class ships.  The design measures, 21 meters long, 13.5 meter beam and a depth of 3 meters at the deepest part of the hull. I designed this with the idea that a narrow hull with a flat front would reduce drag and provide a built-in keel for sailin...
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Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:08:47 PST
Creating an Illustrated eBook http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-an-Illustrated-eBook/
Creating an Illustrated eBook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/QAMZ/H9T4PU6H/FF6QAMZH9T4PU6H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/QAMZ/H9T4PU6H/FF6QAMZH9T4PU6H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF6/QAMZ/H9T4PU6H/FF6QAMZH9T4PU6H.SMALL.jpg danvulanovic After reading countless stories to my young twin boys I liked the idea of being able to read them a book their dad had written.  Creating a book also seemed like a fun, creative project.  After coming up with an idea and writing it out I wasn't sure what the next step was.  How do I turn this into a...
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Thu, 20 Dec 2012 03:45:32 PST
How to build starwars helmet keychains. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-starwars-helmet-keychains/
How to build starwars helmet keychains. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/G4O5/HAM7BWFO/FK8G4O5HAM7BWFO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/G4O5/HAM7BWFO/FK8G4O5HAM7BWFO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/G4O5/HAM7BWFO/FK8G4O5HAM7BWFO.SMALL.jpg jessf16 Starwars keychains Opening a part in solidwoks. First you need to get into solidworks by opening it, if you have downloaded it already. Then you need to open a new part. Opening Sketch. Now you need to select front plane and then hit sketch. Getting a sketch picture. To get a sketch pic...
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:20:25 PST
How to Create Zombies with Projection Mapping http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Ghosts-Appear-The-Easy-Way-Projectio/
How to Create Zombies with Projection Mapping - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/Y98E/HAQ380PD/F6NY98EHAQ380PD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/Y98E/HAQ380PD/F6NY98EHAQ380PD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6N/Y98E/HAQ380PD/F6NY98EHAQ380PD.SMALL.jpg Renard_Bleu This instructable will show you how to easily create the illusion of zombies on your house, or anywhere. The hard way of doing this, involve developing a undeadly virus, and infecting your loved ones (not recommended). Check out the video below to see the final product: I use the term "Projec...
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Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:15:21 PST
Twilight Photo http://www.instructables.com/id/Twilight-Photo/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/K8MX/HAMTTN79/F0LK8MXHAMTTN79.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/K8MX/HAMTTN79/F0LK8MXHAMTTN79.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0L/K8MX/HAMTTN79/F0LK8MXHAMTTN79.SMALL.jpg Joshblake I wanted to recreate the twilight photo but I only had myself to pose for it...so i got to work. I'll post the video process of me making it in photoshop below so you can see the full process from start to finish. I started out with a photo of me in my garage and started editing it as I saw fit. I k...
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Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:41:40 PST
How to create an processing controlled webcam with photo effects & overlay http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-create-an-processing-controlled-webcam-with/
How to create an processing controlled webcam with photo effects & overlay - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/TG4M/HABDH380/F07TG4MHABDH380.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/TG4M/HABDH380/F07TG4MHABDH380.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F07/TG4M/HABDH380/F07TG4MHABDH380.SMALL.jpg Scrambled Eggs Design This Instructables guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to code for an processing controlled webcam that has a photo effect on the image and a logo overlay. The final solution is a tiled wall of posterised photos streamed live from the webcam. For this example the overlay used is a B...
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Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:11:03 PST
Make A Pulp Novel Cover/Retro Poster With Your Own Photos http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Pulp-Novel-CoverRetro-Poster-With-Your-Own/
Make A Pulp Novel Cover/Retro Poster With Your Own Photos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/2MZ4/HAE69FHO/F8X2MZ4HAE69FHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/2MZ4/HAE69FHO/F8X2MZ4HAE69FHO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8X/2MZ4/HAE69FHO/F8X2MZ4HAE69FHO.SMALL.jpg rachaelwhitaker Step by step instructions to make your own pulp novel cover or retro poster in Photoshop using your own photos or drawings. Choose Your Photo The photo I chose for this tutorial is of my Black Widow Halloween costume, but you are only limited by your imagination! Search for images of Pulp Covers ...
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Thu, 6 Dec 2012 22:26:33 PST
Working Rubik's Cube on Google SketchUp http://www.instructables.com/id/Working-Rubiks-Cube-on-Google-SketchUp/
Working Rubik's Cube on Google SketchUp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/3TVD/H9T4LG5X/FDP3TVDH9T4LG5X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/3TVD/H9T4LG5X/FDP3TVDH9T4LG5X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDP/3TVD/H9T4LG5X/FDP3TVDH9T4LG5X.SMALL.jpg pineappleattack98 This Instructable will show you an easy way to make working, solvable, Rubik's Cube on the free 3D Modelling program, Google SketchUp.  What you will need: - A computer capable of running Google SketchUp - The free program Google SketchUp, which can be downloaded right here: http://www.sketchup.com/...
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Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:38:49 PST
How to make DXV videos for Resolume http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-DXV-videos-for-Resolume/
How to make DXV videos for Resolume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/A2AY/H9T4Q8BM/FDHA2AYH9T4Q8BM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/A2AY/H9T4Q8BM/FDHA2AYH9T4Q8BM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/A2AY/H9T4Q8BM/FDHA2AYH9T4Q8BM.SMALL.jpg aramos9 This is a tutorial on how to create DXV encoded video clips for use with Resolume Arena or Avenue. The DXV codec allows your video clips to be decoded by the GPU. The advantages of doing this include:   -Smooth use of the UI   -Playback of more simultaneous layers   -Fast random access for video s...
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Sat, 24 Nov 2012 09:37:34 PST
AVATARIZE YOURSELF! http://www.instructables.com/id/AVATARIZE-YOURSELF/
AVATARIZE YOURSELF! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/PAU4/H9K2GINZ/FP8PAU4H9K2GINZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/PAU4/H9K2GINZ/FP8PAU4H9K2GINZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP8/PAU4/H9K2GINZ/FP8PAU4H9K2GINZ.SMALL.jpg mcmichaelart Do you LOVE James Cameron's movie, Avatar? Have you always wondered what you would look like as a Na'vi? Then THIS is the tutorial for YOU!! FIND A PICTURE! This Instructable uses Adobe Photoshop. I used version CS5 for this tutorial but most versions should work similarly. The first step is fin...
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Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:27:00 PST
Caught: 666 Turkey Sandwich! http://www.instructables.com/id/Caught-666-Turkey-Sandwich/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/H7VW/H9G18R9R/FICH7VWH9G18R9R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/H7VW/H9G18R9R/FICH7VWH9G18R9R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIC/H7VW/H9G18R9R/FICH7VWH9G18R9R.SMALL.gif ckippen This is a 123D Catch of a turkey sandwich from a few weeks back. Its from my favorite bodega, 666 on 6th Avenue in NYC. 
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Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:13:42 PST
Creating Art From Scratch - "The Gazelle" http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Art-From-Scratch-The-Gazelle/
Creating Art From Scratch - "The Gazelle" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/3RCB/H9G123Y9/F923RCBH9G123Y9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/3RCB/H9G123Y9/F923RCBH9G123Y9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/3RCB/H9G123Y9/F923RCBH9G123Y9.SMALL.jpg KathyTackettPhoto This is kind of an ongoing project for me, but I haven't really had the chance to work on it as of late, which is extremely unfortunate.  "The Gazelle" was my first creation, and I made it a while back so I don't remember the exact details.  It's one of those, "make it up as you go" kinda things, ya...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:04:56 PST
Modeling tubular objects in Blender 3D with subdivision http://www.instructables.com/id/Modeling-tubular-objects-in-Blender-3D-with-subdiv/
Modeling tubular objects in Blender 3D with subdivision - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/DV70/H9G18VHU/F98DV70H9G18VHU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/DV70/H9G18VHU/F98DV70H9G18VHU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/DV70/H9G18VHU/F98DV70H9G18VHU.SMALL.jpg biozz making very high quality models is very hard! the easiest way is to make a low quality model and sub diving them down mutable times but doing this can smooth out sharp or sharpish edges making the entire model look almost like it was blurred  This tutorial will show you 2 methods of modeling, the o...
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Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:35:23 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
Things you can do with a bad photograph in Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Things-you-can-do-with-a-bad-photograph-in-Photosh/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/LQN5/H994C0T8/FBZLQN5H994C0T8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/LQN5/H994C0T8/FBZLQN5H994C0T8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBZ/LQN5/H994C0T8/FBZLQN5H994C0T8.SMALL.jpg TheSnowFlakeMoment When you’re editing a picture—be it to dark or too light or taken with a crappy camera in general. You can go into Photoshop or even a free program like Gimp and work miracle magic on the picture of your choice. In this picture today I am going to play with it in Adobe Photoshop  Elements 7.0 Firs...
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Sun, 11 Nov 2012 12:32:47 PST
How To Make Sweet Pop Color Pics! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Sweet-Pop-Color-Pics/
How To Make Sweet Pop Color Pics! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/4XDZ/H994VJ8X/FUQ4XDZH994VJ8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/4XDZ/H994VJ8X/FUQ4XDZH994VJ8X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/4XDZ/H994VJ8X/FUQ4XDZH994VJ8X.SMALL.jpg ride on toy dude Hey Instructablers! In this "ibile" we are going to be making cool pop color photos. Their are many applications on the internet to download for free that work well. In this instructable I will be using a program called iSplash. This program is around 2 bucks on the Mac App Store. If  you use Window...
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Thu, 8 Nov 2012 20:29:23 PST
how to edit a photo for free http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-edit-a-photo-for-free/
how to edit a photo for free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/R5JP/H994VEEJ/FFBR5JPH994VEEJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/R5JP/H994VEEJ/FFBR5JPH994VEEJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/R5JP/H994VEEJ/FFBR5JPH994VEEJ.SMALL.jpg lizierae So i don't know about you but i like to edit the photos i take. Here is a free way to edit photos first thing you do is go to http://www.ribbet.com/ it is 100% free. Hit the start editing button and start editing. Then up in the right hand corner is a sing in and register button so sing in or re...
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Thu, 8 Nov 2012 11:59:04 PST
Before and After edit of a simple image in Photoshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Before-and-After-edit-of-a-simple-image-in-Photosh/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/H4KF/H98RWAMQ/FZ8H4KFH98RWAMQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/H4KF/H98RWAMQ/FZ8H4KFH98RWAMQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ8/H4KF/H98RWAMQ/FZ8H4KFH98RWAMQ.SMALL.jpg allisonapollonia Using these techniques can be done in basically any photo editing program (you shouldn't even need to pay for photoshop!) I simply (1) bumped up to hue and saturation in the image and (2) adjusted the curves. (3) I added contrast and brightness.  These techniques differ from photo to photo so you c...
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Wed, 7 Nov 2012 14:30:13 PST