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Follow these background tutorials to learn all about background with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Blur the Background of a Digital Image, Use the Distress Ink background scrapbooking technique, and Create a falling smoky gun background in After Effects.

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How To Blur the Background of a Digital Image

Blur the Background of a Digital Image

Maybe you have taken a picture of a group of people, and now you want to highlight one individual? Or perhaps you thought you've taken the ...more

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Written 4 months ago by WikiHow | Comments 1
Views 3,896

How to use the Distress Ink background scrapbooking technique

Use the Distress Ink background scrapbooking technique

In this Scraptime video, learn a fun and easy way to create a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,397

How to create a falling smoky gun background in After Effects

Create a falling smoky gun background in After Effects

Working on the final plate of the title animation for a World War II ...more

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Curated 7 months ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 1
Views 1,268

How to begin drawing backgrounds

Begin drawing backgrounds

Once you've learned to draw sculptural forms in perspective you will naturally want to begin placing several objects within a common space ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,784

How to design a Twitter background using Adobe Illustrator

Design a Twitter background using Adobe Illustrator

RC shares a tutorial about designing a background for a twitter page ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 469

How to add background music to videos in iMovie '09

Add background music to videos in iMovie '09

Check out this informative video tutorial from Apple on how to add background music to videos in iMovie '09. iLife '09, the software ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,983

How to photograph a white product with a white background

Photograph a white product with a white background

Need to shoot a product with a white background? Well, taking photos ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 2,104

How to design a 3D background with a parallax effect

Design a 3D background with a parallax effect

Using three layers of alpha transparent PNG files, we can can create a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,003

How to work with complex backgrounds in Mask Pro in Photoshop

Work with complex backgrounds in Mask Pro in Photoshop

Adjusting images with complex backgrounds or situations where the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,517

How to use Dr. Brown's Background Remover Photoshop script

Use Dr. Brown's Background Remover Photoshop script

Introducing a new script from the notorious pirate, Dr. Brown! This ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 5,801

How to customize a background in YouTube with Fireworks

Customize a background in YouTube with Fireworks

You need Adobe Fireworks to make this custom background for your ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by bird crick | Comments 1
Views 779

How to create custom folder backgrounds in Windows XP

Create custom folder backgrounds in Windows XP

How to create a custom folder background in Windows XP.

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 3
Views 6,269

How to make a DIY aquarium background

Make a DIY aquarium background

This is how to make a DIY aquarium or fish tank background. Some people's methods may differ from these, but this is the easiest, most ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 2
Views 8,132

How to customize Finder's background on a Mac OS X

Customize Finder's background on a Mac OS X

Tired of the lame dull background in Finder windows? Conveniently, Apple integrated a feature which allows you how modify the color or image ...more

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Curated last month by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 132

How to extract a monster from a background in Photoshop CS3

Extract a monster from  a background in Photoshop CS3

In this software tutorial you will learn a quick and dirty way to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,178

How to stroke extract monsters from a background in Photoshop

Stroke extract monsters from a background in Photoshop

Russell Brown technique returns again, but this time with a few new ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,703

How to remove backgrounds in Photoshop CS3

Remove backgrounds in Photoshop CS3

Put your character or subject in a new picture by changing the background in Photoshop. Not sure how to do this? Watch this tutorial and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,993

How to set a video as your background in XP & Vista

Set a video as your background in XP & Vista

In Windows XP and Vista, you can use a free program to play video and movie clips as your desktop background. If you have Vista Ultimate ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by bird crick | Comments 1
Views 2,104

How to suppress background noise in Soundtrack Pro

Suppress background noise in Soundtrack Pro

It's important to project a professional image to your Podcast subscribers. Background noise is not only distracting, but it will make your ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 2,152

How to adjust for different backgrounds when shooting video

Adjust for different backgrounds when shooting video

It's good to have contrast between subjects and background, but how do ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 783

How to customize your YouTube background in Photoshop

Customize your YouTube background in Photoshop

This software tutorial shows you how to create an awesome background ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,581

How to fade background music for podcasts using Audacity

Fade background music for podcasts using Audacity

See how to use Audacity to duck or fade music behind voice tracks ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by 5min | Comments 1
Views 1,168

How to blend an image into a background in Photoshop

Blend an image into a background in Photoshop

In this episode Justin Seeley takes a look at a very simple way of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 5,483

How to do background extraction in Photoshop

Do background extraction in Photoshop

Learn Photoshop background extraction techniques using advanced methods to create smooth non-jagged extractions by watching this video.

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 0
Views 1,562

How to make a desktop background slide show in Windows 7

Make a desktop background slide show in Windows 7

New user to Windows 7? Microsoft has put out a series of video ...more

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Curated last month by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 220

How to change SMS background for the iPhone on 3.0.1 firmware

Change SMS background for the iPhone on 3.0.1 firmware

As if sending text messages wasn't fun enough already! With this video ...more

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Curated last month by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 1,037

How to change your logon background with Tweaks in Windows 7

Change your logon background with Tweaks in Windows 7

See how to change your logon background with Tweaks in Windows 7 ...more

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Curated 2 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 115

How to create a stunning grunge background

Create a stunning grunge background

This Adobe Photoshop tutorial shows you how to create a simple moody grunge background. Using multiple layers and effects in Photoshop, you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Lamcelot | Comments 0
Views 499

How to add a background to your present in Powerpoint 2007

Add a background to your present in Powerpoint 2007

You don't have to be a professional designer to create a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
Views 136

How to create a background and watermark in Visio 2007

Create a background and watermark in Visio 2007

Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to include your ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
Views 206

How to remove a green screen background with Premiere Pro

Remove a green screen background with Premiere Pro

If you're doing any type of compositing that includes live footage ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Erika | Comments 0
Views 4,217

How to create stylistic desktop backgrounds in Photoshop

Create stylistic desktop backgrounds in Photoshop

Use colors and patterns from an image to create a cool background for ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 1,310

How to create transparent backgrounds in Photoshop Elements

Create transparent backgrounds in Photoshop Elements

Bill Myers shows how to quickly extract an image and paste it on a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 4,058

How to create professional backgrounds for Camtasia recording

Create professional backgrounds for Camtasia recording

This tutorial shows how to easily get a professional background on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 285

How to remove backgrounds with Photoshop's Magic Wand tool

Remove backgrounds with Photoshop's Magic Wand tool

When creating images of your products to add to your website, it is ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 3,100

How to remove backgrounds with Photoshop's Magnetic Lasso

Remove backgrounds with Photoshop's Magnetic Lasso

Using the Magnetic Lasso Tool in Adobe Photoshop, you can quickly and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,283

How to transfer a subject into a new background in Photoshop

Transfer a subject into a new background in Photoshop

Learn how to mask a subject out of an image and transfer them to a new ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,804

How to let the user choose the background in HTML

Let the user choose the background in HTML

Watch the video to learn how to let the user choose the background of the site. This is a cool feature that makes your site more user ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 149

How to print on a black background in Lightroom

Print on a black background in Lightroom

A lot of folks have asked how to get Lightroom to let you print on to a black background instead of the usual white. In this week’s video ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 536

How to remove a background with the scissors tool in GIMP

Remove a background with the scissors tool in GIMP

A basic tutorial for the GIMP software showing you how to use the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,495

How to delete the background of an image in Photoshop CS3

Delete the background of an image in Photoshop CS3

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to delete the background of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 6,952

How to extend a background in Photoshop

Extend a background in Photoshop

Often when shooting in a studio, you have to step back or angle the camera for a full body shot; and the result often shows unwanted parts ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,560

How to use a transparent background on the GNOME terminal

Use a transparent background on the GNOME terminal

Turn heads with your terminal. This clip show you how to make the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,335

How to use a video as your desktop background

Use a video as your desktop background

How to set a video to play as your Windows XP background with sound via VLC Player.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,908

How to blur backgrounds on portraits

Blur backgrounds on portraits

Learn how to use your camera (including how to choose an aperture setting) for blurring the background of portraits.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 761

How to put text on a background in After Effects

Put text on a background in After Effects

Shows how to put text on a wall behind passing people using Adobe After Effects.

B 4:45
Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 744

How to create a tiled background with Photoshop

Create a tiled background with Photoshop

How to create a seamless tile image to use as a desktop wallpaper or webpage background using Adobe Photoshop.

B 5:21
Curated 1 year ago by skyd1vers121 | Comments 0
Views 1,126

How to use the speed-up background effect

Use the speed-up background effect

John demonstrates how to create the speed up background effect which evokes a "calm and reflection in a chaotic world" with this easy effect ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by FFox | Comments 0
Views 493

How to hack custom folder backgrounds in Windows XP

Hack custom folder backgrounds in Windows XP

This video shows how to add an image into the background of a folder using Windows XP. This is a redux of a past video by Halla of ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
Views 1,613

How to use the Background Worker control in Visual Basic 2005

Use the Background Worker control in Visual Basic 2005

Interested in creating your own dynamic, web-based applications using ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Vote Obama! | Comments 0
Views 196

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