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  • A.I. times. Between impersonation and cohabitation
    Writing Teacher

    A.I. times. Between impersonation and cohabitation

    Despite the fact that I consider myself a fan of science fiction and seriously believe that it holds the keys to immunize us against the most undesirable projections of the future; and also despite the fact that, as Woody Allen said, inspired in turn by a phrase of Albert Einstein, "I care a lot about the future because it is the place where I intend to spend the rest of my life," I do not have a crystal ball to look into tomorrow and understand from this intricate present the impacts that Artificial Intelligence will have on the future: "I care a lot about the future because it is the place where I intend to spend the rest of my life", I do not have a crystal ball to peer into tomorrow and understand from this intricate present the impacts that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have on humanity, society, culture, trades, daily life, life, the universe and everything else (paraphrasing Douglas Adams).

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  • Illustration tutorial: how to draw wrinkles on clothes
    Illustration Teacher

    Illustration tutorial: how to draw wrinkles on clothes

    4 keys to give detail to your illustrations and drawings through wrinkles in clothes, with illustrator José Luis Ágreda Knowing how to draw wrinkles is one of the first challenges of any illustrator: if we place them incorrectly, without taking into account a series of rules that provide realism and coherence, anyone who sees our drawings will unconsciously notice that something is wrong.

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  • Davinci Tutorial: Color Grading for Beginners in 8 min
    Film & Video Teacher

    Davinci Tutorial: Color Grading for Beginners in 8 min

    Learn how to color-coordinate your projects and adjust their colors with Sonia Abellán's primary grading technique. Color grading is one of the most important jobs in the production process of an audiovisual project. It allows us to explore the expressive possibilities of color to provoke sensations in the viewer. In this tutorial, colorist Sonia Abellán Avilés (@soniabellan) gives us a series of tips to start a digital color grading process and adjust primary colors and lighting using DaVinci Resolve.

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  • 51 Books About Design To Celebrate World Book Day
    Design

    51 Books About Design To Celebrate World Book Day

    Discover 51 must-read design books this World Book Day to inspire creativity and innovation. So you are a designer and you also like to read? What a rare coincidence... Let's celebrate World Book Day together, then! Well, let's celebrate together by reading separately to ourselves... 51 books is a lot, but don't worry they come in themed subgroups... Click on the red links to open the blog posts and access the full book lists. 6 Essential Design History Books

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  • Diving into the World of Writing: Strategies and Secrets of the Craft
    Writing Teacher

    Diving into the World of Writing: Strategies and Secrets of the Craft

    Hello everyone! I'm María José Castaño and today I want to immerse us in the fascinating world of writing with a master class from one of the great masters: Ernest Hemingway. Have you ever heard about his iceberg theory and how it transformed the way we understand storytelling? Well, get ready for an exciting journey through the hidden depths of literature. In my Domestika course, "Reading for writing," we explore lessons from great authors to improve our writing skills. And among these lessons, Hemingway's iceberg theory ranks high.

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  • Ceramics Tutorial: Painting Your Final Piece
    Craft Teacher

    Ceramics Tutorial: Painting Your Final Piece

    Learn how to design and paint directly onto your ceramic pieces, with Chichinabo A useful way of making sure you design fits your ceramic pieces is to design directly onto the piece. It is ideal for use on 3D pieces as it gives a very real vision of the finish our work will have and allows us to design to scale straight onto complicated pieces. Patricia, creator of the brand CHICHINABO INC (@chichinabo_inc) teaches us step by step how to design onto our ceramic pieces and how to transfer that design to paper to be able to digitize it later. Watch the tutorial here:

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  • Troubleshooting Common Cold Saponification Complications
    Craft Teacher

    Troubleshooting Common Cold Saponification Complications

    Hello everyone! We are Mariana and Jose Miguel from Mar Amoli, and today we are excited to share with you some valuable insights directly from our "Introduction to Artisanal Soapmaking" course. Soap making is a wonderful art but, like any craft process, it can present its challenges, especially when working with the cold saponification technique.

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  • 5 Books to Get In Classic Literature
    Writing

    5 Books to Get In Classic Literature

    Explore masterpieces with our guide to 5 must-read classic books. Reading can be hard, period! And if you remove place holder words like "period" it can be even harder... But classic novels can open up your world of understanding! Here are 5 "light" examples for amateur readers (No, Faulkner isn't invited to the party this time...!): 1. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

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  • Free Download: Guide to define the personality of your brand in 5 steps
    Marketing Teacher

    Free Download: Guide to define the personality of your brand in 5 steps

    The personality of a brand is fundamental since it is the soul and essence that distinguishes it and makes it unique. Defining the personality before starting to design will make your document have coherence with your visual identity. Here is a step-by-step guide with five keys to define personality effectively:

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  • Embroidery Tutorial: Basic Techniques for Beginners
    Craft Teacher

    Embroidery Tutorial: Basic Techniques for Beginners

    Learn how to use a hoop, thread, and needle to begin embroidering, with Kseniia Guseva Embroidery can make everything from your empty wall to the hole in your sneakers that bit more beautiful. While it may seem intimidating at first, learning the basic steps of this ancient craft will open up a world of upcycling and patchwork possibilities. Kseniia Guseva (@faimyxstitch) has been embroidering every day since 2016, creating stitchwork cityscapes—an interest shaped by the architecture of her hometown St Petersburg—as well as feeding her other passion: upcycling. Here she shares a few basic embroidery steps to help you get started, from how to set up your hoop to the various ways you thread the needle, that will help you start your embroidery journey right. Learn more in the video below:

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  • How to Upload a Video in Youtube
    Web & App Design

    How to Upload a Video in Youtube

    Are you ready to share your creativity with the world? One of the best ways to do that is by uploading your videos to YouTube. Whether you're a filmmaker, educator, or just someone with a story to tell, YouTube offers a platform to reach a global audience and connect with people who share your interests.

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  • Boost Your Online Business: Growth Hacking Secrets Revealed!
    Marketing Teacher

    Boost Your Online Business: Growth Hacking Secrets Revealed!

    Hello! I'm Luca Barboni, an expert in growth hacking and digital marketing, with a career spanning from founding the only Growth consulting firm in Italy, 247X, to be a partner with growthhackers.com, to organizing the largest European conference on the subject. My path of over 10 years of experience has always been characterized by constant learning on the field, international collaborations, and practical application working side by side with solopreneurs, startups, small, and large companies. I'm here to share with you the same practical method used by Silicon Valley startups - to grow your online business.

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  • 5 types of Landscapes according To Drawing Style
    Art

    5 types of Landscapes according To Drawing Style

    Immerse yourself in landscape art: visual comparison of realistic, stylised, abstract, impressionist and minimalist styles. The art of landscape drawing has been a form of human expression since time immemorial. Throughout history, artists have employed a variety of styles and techniques to capture the beauty and majesty of nature on canvas. Today we are going to tell you about five different types of landscapes in painting, each representative of a particular style of drawing: realistic, stylised, abstract, impressionist and minimalist. Through this visual comparison, you can immerse yourself in the diversity of landscape art and appreciate how each style offers a unique perspective on natural landscapes. Realistic landscapes

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  • 5 AI Image Generator Tools To Move From Sketch To Image
    Art

    5 AI Image Generator Tools To Move From Sketch To Image

    From sketch to image: Explore 5 AI tools revolutionizing your creative process. Find the AI image generator that fits your needs and desires! Each of these companies offer a different set of algorithmic tools. And some are pretty much, just a scam. Read this article carefully to find out which is which. 1. Nvidia Canvas

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  • 5 Instagram accounts to make crafts with your kids
    Craft

    5 Instagram accounts to make crafts with your kids

    Discover the top Instagram accounts for kid-friendly crafts. Creative ideas to share with your little ones. Take the best tips and hacks you need from experienced moms, teachers, pediatricians and join a worldwide legion of parents working to diminish kid's leisure time. In a fun way! 1. Crafty Moms

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  • Ikebana at Home: Achieving Serenity with Japanese Flower Artistry
    Craft Teacher

    Ikebana at Home: Achieving Serenity with Japanese Flower Artistry

    Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging, transcends mere decoration to embody a blend of nature, spirituality, and creativity. This practice, deeply rooted in Zen Buddhism, teaches patience, appreciation for the fleeting beauty of life, and a profound connection with nature. In the modern home, ikebana offers not just a method to beautify spaces but also a way to cultivate serenity and mindfulness. Here’s how you can integrate the graceful art of ikebana into your living environment.

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