TRANSPARENCY How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these transparency tutorials to learn all about transparency with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Mask glass & transparency in Mask Pro for Photoshop, Flatten transparency in PDFs using Acrobat, and Import images with transparency into After Effects.

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How to mask glass & transparency in Mask Pro for Photoshop

Mask glass & transparency in Mask Pro for Photoshop

Masking glass and other transparent items such as smoke and fog can be ...more

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How to flatten transparency in PDFs using Acrobat

Flatten transparency in PDFs using Acrobat

The introduction of transparency has been quite controversial in print production over the past few years, though the fact is that for most ...more

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How to import images with transparency into After Effects

Import images with transparency into After Effects

In this software tutorial you will learn how to manipulate images in ...more

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How to preserve transparency in an image in After Effects

Preserve transparency in an image in After Effects

In this video tutorial, CreativeCow leader Aharon Rabinowitz shows you ...more

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How to use transparency effects in InDesign CS3

Use transparency effects in InDesign CS3

In this NEW CS3 version, InDesign's transparency effects become even more powerful. InDesign borrows some of our most favorite effects from ...more

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How to use transparency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign CS3

Use transparency in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign CS3

In this video tutorial from Caffè Fibonacci, Join Tim and Rufus as ...more

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How to work with transparency in Illustrator CS3

Work with transparency in Illustrator CS3

This video shows you how to change the transparency setting of drawings in Illustrator. The tutorial also demonstrates how Illustrator ...more

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How to apply a shape color fill with a transparency in Word

Apply a shape color fill with a transparency in Word

In this tutorial, you will learn how to apply a shape color fill with ...more

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How to create transparency in an image in Photoshop CS3

Create transparency in an image in Photoshop CS3

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to create transparency in an ...more

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How to preserve transparency with brush tool in Fireworks 8

Preserve transparency with brush tool in Fireworks 8

Rather than applying acrylic, oil, or watercolor paint, the Fireworks ...more

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How to export transparency in Fireworks 8

Export transparency in Fireworks 8

In this Fireworks 8 video tutorial you will learn how to export transparency. Learn how to create a new gradient, adjust opacity, and export ...more

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How to glaze artwork (painting with transparency)

Glaze artwork (painting with transparency)

Watch this tutorial to learn how to glaze artwork (painting with transparency). Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at ...more

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How To Fake Fingerprints

Fake Fingerprints

In order to fake a fingerprint, one needs an original first. Latent fingerprints are nothing but fat and sweat on touched items. Thus to ...more

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How to use alpha channels in Photoshop

Use alpha channels in Photoshop

In the Photoshop tutorial, Richard Harrington takes a look at making an alpha channel based upon the luminance in an image. Alpha channels ...more

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How to glaze oil paint over colored pencils

Glaze oil paint over colored pencils

Watch this fine art video tutorial to learn how to glaze oil paint over colored pencils. "What you are seeing is a short time lapse of me ...more

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How to create & edit complex gradients in Illustrator CS4

Create & edit complex gradients in Illustrator CS4

Create and edit complex gradients with the new Gradient tool in ...more

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How to animate opacity in Adobe After Effects

Animate opacity in Adobe After Effects

Get started using Adobe After Effects with the help of The New Boston! This beginner's tutorial is bound to ...more

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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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How to create realistic reflections in Photoshop

Create realistic reflections in Photoshop

Pixel Perfect is the "perfect" show to help you with your Photoshop skills. Be amazed and learn as ...more

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How to use the basics of GIMP

Use the basics of GIMP

This tutorial is on GIMP Basics. GIMP is a free Photoshop substitute available for all platforms and pre-loaded in Linux operating systems ...more

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Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

Tim Hawkinson is an artist who truly inspires. The Los Angeles based artist creates complex, whimsical sculptures with simple mechanics and basic materials. One of his most notable pieces is the ...

Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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