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Perfect homemade pie crust doesn't have to be scary

You don't have to suffer pie anxiety.<p>That's the word from Chef Larkin Rogers of Hudson, Ohio, who earlier this month taught a cooking class simply …

Flaky and Tender Pie Crust

<i>This flaky and tender pie crust is an incredibly easy, never fail pie crust recipe that boasts butter galore for flakiness as well as cream cheese</i> …

Watch a Full Editing Project From Start to Finish With Commentary

Whether you are a full-time video editor or just occasionally edit some of your own projects like me, you have probably found yourself on Youtube at …

Taste Beyond The Tongue

Photoshop Better | Setting Up A Retouching Workflow With A Tablet & Custom Brushes

Photoshop is its own kind of environment. When you’re a new user, everything is overwhelming and daunting, but when you start to devote more of your …

Where to Eat Fried Chicken in Atlanta

When fried chicken is done right, it's savory and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. There’s no shortage of good yardbird in Atlanta from restaurants that have been in business for nearly a century to relative newcomers on the fried chicken scene. This unranked list of 17 …

A Beginner’s Guide to Lightroom: Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, I explained the basics of how Lightroom works, the best way to import your photos, and the different options you have when …

The Absolute Best Sushi In NYC

Sushi and NYC are two peas in a pod. They go together like bread and butter, sugar and spice, cheese and crackers — yeah, you get the picture. So …

A Very Quick and Helpful Tip to Save Time When Posting to Instagram

Instagram continues to grow as a legitimate tool for photographers to feature their work, build connections, and find clients. As such, developing an …

Mistakes You Can Avoid Starting Out as a Video Editor

Many photographers I know have started making videos as well. It's a skill many clients and brands are looking for. Social networks have been …

5 Ways to Change the Color of Anything in Photoshop

Changing the color of an object using Photoshop is a typical use case for the software, and there are many ways to do it. This 20-minute video from …

Best Taco Recipes

Here, our favorite taco recipes from both our own kitchen and chefs around the world. From fish tacos with creamy lime guacamole to crispy fried …

5 Hidden Tips and Tricks in Photoshop That Save Time and Speed You Up

Photoshop is such a hugely featured application that much of its feature set can be overlooked by even seasoned veterans. This 25-minute video …

Off the beaten path in Playa del Carmen – Discover Your Paradise

Playa del Carmen prides itself on being the anti- Cancún destination, and it’s true that the Riviera Maya beach town exudes a hipper, more laid-back vibe than gringo-friendly Cancún to the north. But make no mistake: Playa, as locals call it, is big-time touristy all the same.<p>Having said that, the …

Photoshop tip for removing bags under the eyes DC

In this episode, two simple techniques explained, one that is ok and often used, and one that is much more natural.

Discover the darkroom secrets of legendary photographer Edward Weston

I’ve been fascinated with the darkroom ever since I started shooting film. For years it was this mysterious thing that I’d never be good enough to …

How to Easily Create a Cinematic Color Grade in Premiere Pro

The "Orange and Teal" look is immensely popular for videos of all shapes and sizes, from YouTube travel videos to Hollywood blockbusters. It not only …

How to Remove Color Casts in Photos Using Curves in Photoshop

The curves tool is a powerful one in both Photoshop and Lightroom, with the ability to change both the tones and colors in an image. This 7-minute …

16 Outstanding Japanese Tasting Menus That Go Beyond Sushi

Domestically, we most commonly use omakase to describe sushi experiences in which one sits at a bar before a chef who decides the day’s menu. But those who have dined in Japan know that an omakase meal can center around numerous different foods, from yakitori to tempura to wagyu beef.<p>Japanese …

How to make the best brownies ever, plus a recipe

There’s nothing like the the sight of a freshly baked batch of brownies. And not just for those of us with a sweet tooth. Most people — well, the fun ones — are brownie fans, which is why we see them everywhere, from potlucks to office parties, birthdays to school lunches. Rich to the hilt and …

How to Capture the Magic of Sunrises & Sunsets with Exposure Blending in Photoshop (VIDEO)

Sunsets and sunrises are among the most popular scenes to shoot, yet photographers are often disappointed with their results because of the difficult …

What Is the Difference Between Jasmine and Basmati Rice? - Chowhound

Ah, rice. A hardworking yet humble grain, often overlooked as a beautiful thing in its own right and valued most as a supporting player—and it <i>is</i> …

The Legendary Zeiss Biotar Lens is Coming Back from the Dead

The Zeiss Biotar 75mm f/1.5 is a legendary lens that’s currently one of the most expensive vintage lenses, available at over $1,000 for a usable one. …

Would you take a 'cruise' on a cargo ship?

The 'slow travel' aspect might be the best way to see the world.<p>Much of the fun of commercial cruises — the overabundant food, the goofy nightly …

62 Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes You'll Want to Make This Fall

While slow cookers make getting dinner (or breakfast) on the table easy year-round, there's no season we associate with the appliance more than Fall. An especially busy time of year, now is the time to lean on easy, supercozy recipes that practically cook themselves. Here, we've rounded up more …

How to Match the Color Grading and Exposure of Different Cameras in Your Video Work

As drones and action cameras continue to permeate, well, everything, an interesting problem has become more prominent: these cameras are …

Miso Braised Pork Recipe

"Japanese comfort food! The smell will draw you in!"<p>Ingredients<p>1 tablespoon canola oil<p>5 pounds pork butt (shoulder roast) cut into 2-inch slices<p>2 …

How To Use Content Aware Fill in Photoshop - Advance Method

Photoshop tutorial showing you how to use the Content-Aware Fill. You'll also learn an advanced method to use when Content-Aware Fill doesn't work.

How to Work Faster With Layers in Photoshop

As you can imagine I spend a lot of time in Photoshop. And when you spend as much time in Photoshop as I do, you want to work as fast and efficiently …