When you decide to create a blog of your own, there is one thing you should always keep in mind. Pictures are as important as your article body. A perfect article that took a week to be written can become “low quality” if your images are too small, blurred, or poorly visible. When you write…
Read More5 Great Photoshop Tutorials for Beginners
Here at Bigstock, we hear from many folks who both praise and curse the functions of Photoshop. Yes, the photo-editing powerhouse can do just about anything to your images. But, it can also be a royal pain in your design assets if you don’t need to harness all of its power at once. “But I…
Read MoreGreat Photo-Editing Tips and Tricks with Afterlight
These days, everyone is a self-appointed photographer/curator of some sort, thanks to the accessibility smartphones give us with photo apps and software. All of these techie tips and tricks are available right on your mobile device, making it even easier to acquire some photo-editing skills on the go. Of course, it doesn’t replace committing time and education to…
Read MoreHow to Insert Stock Photos into a Video
If you’ve never edited a video, the process may seem a little intimidating at first. But if you have Photoshop or similar editing software, you can add images or make tweaks to your footage quickly and easily. This tutorial will provide a step-by-step guide on how to insert a stock photo into a video. 1. Opening…
Read MoreHow To Easily Edit Your Images With Windows Photo Gallery
There seems to be an infinite number of Photoshop tutorials available online, which is great—unless you don’t have Photoshop. These days, many photographers rely on free or inexpensive tools to edit their images. If you’re looking for an easy-to-use photo-editing app, Windows Photo Gallery is one of the best. You can download it directly from…
Read MorePhotoshop Quick Tip: How to Give an Image Dramatic Lighting
Maybe you’ve found the perfect image with the perfect subject, but it still needs a bit more richness. This quick method will help you take things up a notch by adding some dramatic lighting. For example, I’ve downloaded this Bigstock photo of a little girl with wings. Adorable, isn’t she? Let’s give her a lil’…
Read MoreHow to Create a Muzzle Flash Effect in Photoshop
If you need to create a photo for an action-packed advertisement, or an explosive blog post, a muzzle flash effect can come in handy. This Bigstock video clip illustrates the motion, trail, and illumination of a fired gun, to give you a better idea of how to portray this effect in a single, exciting image. There are two…
Read MoreHow to Give a Stock Photo Your Own Style with Overlays
Our world is full of stock photos – billions of them. In the off-chance you’ve seen them all, there are ways to give them a custom-made look. As you’ll see below, it’s pretty easy to edit a stock photo in order to give it your own sense of style and branding. When you want to give a stock…
Read More13 Tips to Choosing Colors for Your Home Page
The color palette of your home page—generally the first page your website visitors will see—is the most important design decision you will make. Color has the power to motivate or repel people, and even change the way they learn, think and feel. Not only do specific hues affect and enhance your brand’s message, but the…
Read MoreInfographic: The Psychology of Graphics
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