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Even the best software in the world can take a lot of time to learn, but our thoroughly tested tutorials let you sharpen your skills and finish your projects faster. No matter what your current skill level is, these simple, step-by-step guides help to turn complex projects into learning experiences, and our authors are standing by to answer your questions and comments.

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How to Connect Apple Pencil to Procreate

Once you have paired your Apple Pencil to your iPad, your stylus will automatically be paired with the Procreate app. You can do this by removing the cap of your stylus and inserting it into your iPad and then removing it again. Your stylus is now paired. I’m Carolyn...

How to Make a Grid in Procreate

Tap on the Actions Tool (wrench icon) and open your Canvas menu. Turn on your Drawing Guide and tap on Edit Drawing Guide. Activate the 2D Grid option and adjust your Grid Size, Opacity, Thickness, and Color accordingly. Then tap on Done. I’m Carolyn and I’ve been...

How to Save Procreate File with Transparent Background

To save an artwork with a transparent background in Procreate, you need to untick the Background layer in your Layers menu. Then open your Actions tool (wrench icon) and tap on the Share option. Select the PNG file format and it will export to your device. I’m Carolyn...

How to Outline Text/Lettering in Procreate

Tap on your Actions tool (wrench icon) and open your Add menu. Select Add Text and type in your text. Open your Edit Text menu by tapping on the Aa icon. Under Attributes, select the Outline setting (O icon). When you are finished, tap on Done. I’m Carolyn and I’ve...

How to Recolor in Procreate

Activate your QuickMenu tool by swiping down with three fingers and choosing the Recolor option. Tap on the parts of your layer you want to recolor. Or you can highlight the part of a photo you want to recolor and use the Hue Adjustments tool. I’m Carolyn and I’ve...

Is PaintTool SAI Good for Beginners?

The answer is yes! PaintTool SAI is one of the most user-friendly beginner drawing software. Released in 2008 by SYSTEMAX, it has been loved by digital artists for over a decade. I’m Elianna, an illustrator with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts and 7+ years of experience...

Stabilizer Not Working in PaintTool SAI: How to Fix it

There is nothing more annoying than being struck with inspiration and then opening your drawing program to discover your stabilizer has stopped working. Don’t lose hope yet. There are a variety of solutions to fixing the stabilizer in PaintTool SAI including updating...

PaintTool SAI Multiple Monitors Not Working: How to Fix it

There is nothing more exciting than unboxing your new drawing tablet and connecting it to your computer. That excitement can quickly melt to frustration when your dual-monitor display doesn’t, well…display. Here’s how you can fix PaintTool SAI on multiple monitors. ...

PaintTool Sai Won’t Save Canvas: Possible Reasons and Fixes

When you’ve invested hours into a digital drawing there is no worse error to receive than "Saving Canvas Failed". Thankfully, there are a few solutions to fixing this error in PaintTool SAI.  My name is Elianna. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration. I have...

How to Use Grayscale in Procreate

Add a new layer on top of your original artwork. Fill it with any shade of gray from the color wheel by dragging and dropping it onto your canvas. Adjust the new layer’s blend mode to Hue by tapping on the N to the right of the layer's thumbnail.  I’m Carolyn and...

How to Copy Layers in Procreate to New Canvas

Tap on the thumbnail of the layer you want to copy. In the drop-down menu, select the Copy option. Tap on Gallery and open the new canvas you want to add the copied layer to. Tap on the Actions tool and select Paste. The layer will now be in your canvas. I’m Carolyn...

How to Make a Star Brush in Procreate

To create a new brush, tap on the + icon in your brush library. Then select the Shape Editor in your Brush menu. Tap on the Import option and select the Star shape from your Source Library. Adjust your brush settings accordingly and select Done. I’m Carolyn and I’ve...

How to Use the Face Paint Feature in Procreate

It's super easy to use the Face Paint feature in Procreate. In your Actions tool (wrench icon), scroll over to Canvas. In the drop-down, slide your Reference toggle to on. You will see three options; Canvas, Image, or Face. Select the Face option. Move your face...

How to Install Brush and Paper Textures in PaintTool SAI

Custom Paper and brush textures open the possibilities for creation in PaintTool SAI. While the program comes with a large selection, you can also download user-created textures online.  All you have to do is place the files in the correct brushtex and papertex...

PaintTool SAI Opening Canvas Failed: 6 Reasons and Fixes

You’re about to open a previous file you’ve been working on in PaintTool SAI when you get the error “Opening Canvas Failed.” Don’t worry. There are a few simple methods to get your canvas working again.  My name is Elianna. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in...

PaintTool SAI Access Violation Error: How to Fix It

You’re trying to open a file in PaintTool SAI when you get the following error: Access is denied. Fear not. There are two easy ways to fix this problem and open your file by unchecking Always use Fileviewer, and temporarily stopping your security program to run...

Fixing Pen Pressure Sensitivity Not Working in PaintTool SAI

There is nothing worse than being struck with inspiration, opening a new PaintTool SAI canvas, picking up your tablet pen, and then seeing that your pressure sensitivity is not working.  Thankfully, there are a few ways to fix this problem, some as simple as...

How to Use Selection Tools in PaintTool SAI

PaintTool SAI has a variety of tools to make selecting and deselecting easy. Some of these tools include the Selection Tool, Lasso Tool, Magic Wand, and my favorites the: Selection Pen, and Deselection Pen. Learning how to use these is an invaluable skill for saving...

How to Turn on Pressure Sensitivity in PaintTool SAI

Pressure sensitivity is the key to creating dynamic digital art. With pressure sensitivity, you can vary the width of your strokes and control how dark you would like your lines.  In PaintTool SAI, you can easily turn on and adjust your pressure sensitivity...

PaintTool SAI Won’t Draw: Possible Reasons and Fixes

You’re drawing in PaintTool SAI when suddenly your brush isn’t working and you can’t figure out why. You don’t know what to do next but want to continue your drawing session. Fear not. There are a couple of things you can do to make your brush work again.  My...

What Are PaintTool SAI Linework Layers?

PaintTool SAI has two main types of layers: Normal Layers and Linework Layers. The differences between them are huge, and it is important to learn the functions of each to utilize them to your best advantage. Linework layers, for example, are composed of vectors and...

Does PaintTool SAI Work on Mac?

PaintTool SAI is a popular drawing software. Released over a decade ago in 2008 by the company SYSTEMAX, it has been used by artists worldwide. Although it is available on Windows and Linux, it does not have a native Mac download. However, there is a way to make...

43 Useful PaintTool SAI Keyboard Shortcuts 

While digital painting offers artists powerful tools to create beautiful work, it can often feel like half of your time drawing is spent clicking buttons. Repeated tasks like copy and paste can become even more frustrating when you have to go through two or three...

How to Fade Audio in DaVinci Resolve

You can fade audio in DaVinci Resolve on the Cut Page, Edit Page, and Fairlight Page. However, the steps vary slightly with each method.  Fading audio is an essential part of video editing. It could be that you are fading out of a song or transitioning between...

How to Animate on Procreate

Combine the layers that you want to remain still. Separate the layers that you want to animate. Open your Actions tool (wrench icon) and select the Canvas menu. Slide your Animation Assist toggle on and adjust your frames accordingly. Then share it as an MP4. I’m...

How to Cartoon Yourself in Procreate

Insert the photo you want to use into your canvas. Reduce the Opacity to 65% and add a new layer on top of it. Draw the outline of the subject while accentuating the features. Fill the colors onto another layer and begin shading. Delete the image when complete. I’m...

How to Use Procreate Pocket

Procreate Pocket is almost identical to the Procreate app. Download it onto your iPhone from the app store for a one-time fee of $5.99. Once it's downloaded on your device, open it and use the tutorial below to start drawing, editing, and sharing artwork. I’m Carolyn...

How to Make a Logo on Procreate

The most important part of making a logo on Procreate is knowing exactly what your client wants. The second most important part is to create a unique logo that fits your client’s brief and save it as a transparent PNG file so they can use it for all purposes. I’m...

How to Make a Mandala on Procreate

Start your mandala by tapping on the Actions tool (wrench icon) and switch your Drawing Guide toggle to on. Then select the Edit Drawing Guide and choose the Symmetry tool. In your Guide Options select Radial with Assisted Drawing. I’m Carolyn and I've been using...

How to Fade Out Music or Audio in Adobe Premiere Pro

To fade out music and audio in Adobe Premiere Pro, go to the Effects Panel and search for the Exponential Fade effect, drag it into your timeline and drop the Exponential Fade effect to the end of your audio clip. When creating a project, there are many ways to ensure...

How to Change Font in Adobe Premiere Pro

To change the font in Adobe Premiere Pro, press key T on your keyboard and select the text you want to change. Then, go to the Effect Control Panel and change your font to your desired font type. In this article, I will discuss how to change the text format in...

How to Duplicate a Clip in Adobe Premiere Pro

To duplicate different clips in Adobe Premiere Pro, select the clip or clips you want to duplicate, press and hold down the Alt key, then click on the selected clips and drag the selected clips into another track or any part of the timeline. If you're working on a...

How to Change Aspect Ratio or Resolution in Premiere Pro

Changing the aspect ratio in Adobe Premiere Pro is simple. Just alter your Frame Size in your sequence settings. You can do this by going to Sequence Menu > Sequence Settings. If the sequence isn’t created yet, you can change the frame size value when creating your...

How to Delete Projects in Adobe Premiere Pro?

To delete projects in Adobe Premiere Pro, select File Menu > Open Project. In the explorer menu, select and delete the project from there right away.  There are a few reasons why you might want to delete projects in Adobe Premiere Pro. Sometimes we simply...

How to Unnest in Adobe Premiere Pro

To unnest footage in Adobe Premiere Pro, just Right-click on the nested sequence. Select reveal the project, deselect the blue button below the timecode, and drag the nested files from the project panel over the nested sequence. This will reveal the nested clips....

How to Stabilize Video in Adobe Premiere Pro

Warp Stabilizer is a tool in Premiere Pro that you can use to stabilize a clip. To use Warp Stabilizer, select the clip you want to stabilize in the timeline and then go to the Effects panel. Select the Warp Stabilizer effect and apply it to the clip. In this article,...

How to Add Keyframes in Adobe Premiere Pro

To add keyframes to your Adobe Premiere Pro project, In your timeline, Select a clip or effect that you want to add the keyframes to. Then, go to the Effect Controls Panel. Lookout for the stopwatch icon next to Position, Scale, and other fx. Click on one of these...

How to Get Adobe Premiere Pro for Free Legally

Adobe Premiere Pro is not an open source software, but most time, you can get the seven (7) days free trial that Adobe itself offers. I am Dave. A professional video editor. I have been using Adobe Premiere Pro since I was ten years old. I have used both paid and...

How to Render in Adobe Premiere Pro

All it takes to render in Premiere Pro is to press the Enter Key on your keyboard. From then on, you will have a smooth playback. Have you noticed or experienced lagging while playing back your video projects in Adobe Premiere Pro? Or perhaps the effects and...

How to Split a Clip in Adobe Premiere Pro

To get a good final export or complete power over your project, one of the essential things you need to do as a video editor is to split clips in a sequence. And it's easy to do in Adobe Premiere Pro. Select the razor tool (KEY C) from the tools box, select the point...

How to Sign a PDF in Preview (Mac)

The global pandemic changed many things about the world, but one of the most remarkable was how much it accelerated the adoption of digital documents. Every business, from banking to real estate, wanted their customers to sign documents digitally using PDF...

How to Remove Background of an Image in Preview (Mac)

Removing the background of an image used to be an edited task that could only be managed by a dedicated image editor like Photoshop, but in recent years, many different image apps have added the ability.  Even the humble Preview app, which comes preinstalled on...

How to Add an Image to a PDF in Mac Preview

The more I use the Preview app, the more I appreciate it. It’s a lightweight image and document viewer, but it’s also got a great suite of simple tools for making edits to your files.  One common editing task it can handle is adding an image to a PDF file,...

How to Blur Images in Mac Preview

The Preview app can perform a lot of basic image editing tasks, from cropping and resizing all the way to color and exposure adjustments. Because it can handle those tasks, many new Mac users hope that they can perform more complex image editing tasks using the...

How to Convert PDF to Word on Mac Using Preview

PDF is one of the most popular document formats in the world, but PDF files can be very difficult to edit. Many users are familiar with using Microsoft Word to edit text documents, and they often want to convert their PDF files into Microsoft Word format in order to...

How to Highlight Text in a PDF in Preview (Mac)

In the early days of the paperless office, it was almost impossible to properly highlight and annotate your digital documents, which meant every document wound up printed out after all.  Digital documents are finally overtaking their ancient paper ancestors, and...

How to Edit a PDF on Mac Preview

The Portable Document Format (PDF) is one of the most popular file types for sharing documents. Originally developed by Adobe way back in 1993, it was turned into an open standard in 2008, and it wasn’t long before almost every computer in the world could open PDF...

How to Make a Pattern in Procreate

Create the shapes you want to use to make a pattern, combine them onto one layer and duplicate it. Under the Action tool, open your Drawing Guide and select the Symmetry tool. Change the Guide Options to Quadrant and position your duplicates accordingly. I’m Carolyn...

How to Make a GIF in Procreate

Activate the Animation Assist in your canvas by opening your Actions tool (wrench icon). Create individual frames by drawing on a single layer at a time. Tap on Settings and select Loop. Press play to preview your GIF. Export it as an Animated GIF file. I’m Carolyn...

How to Make Pixel Art in Procreate

There are two steps when it comes to making pixel art in Procreate. First, you need to make a pixel brush and then you need to create a pixel-friendly canvas. Alternatively, you can purchase and download pixel art brush palettes online to save time. I’m Carolyn and...

How to Fix Pixelated Lines in Procreate

The most common cause of pixelated lines in Procreate is having a canvas that is too small. To fix this, increase the DPI of your canvas by tapping on the Actions tool (wrench icon). Open the Canvas menu and adjust the DPI to a higher value.  I’m Carolyn and I’ve...

How to Do Calligraphy on Procreate

There are three ways to do calligraphy on Procreate. You can add text to your canvas using the Zarfino font, you can trace an image that you have saved from the internet or you can use the calligraphy brush to draw calligraphy freehand using a grid. I’m Carolyn and...

How Much Space Does Procreate Take up?

The Procreate app is just under 600MB when you first download it from the App Store. Every time you create a new canvas, this size will increase. I currently have 338 projects in my Procreate app and that takes up a total of 20.2GB on my iPadOS 15.5 32GB. I’m Carolyn...

How to Make a Stamp in Procreate

Import the image you want to make a stamp with. Fill the layer below with a solid color, merge the two together and copy. In Brush Studio, tap the + icon. Under Shape, import your image and adjust the spacing to the max in the Stroke Path, and tap Done. I’m Carolyn...

How to Make Stickers on Procreate

Combine the drawings that you want to create stickers with onto one layer. Create a new canvas that matches the measurements of your sticker paper. Add the layer to this canvas & save it as a PNG with a transparent background and print from your device. I’m...

How to Make a Blending Brush in Procreate

Open your Brush Library and tap on the + symbol in the top right corner. Tap on Rendering and select Intense Blending. Then tap on Wet Mix and adjust Charge to 50%, reduce the Pull to 0% and increase the Blur to 99%. Tap on Done to save the brush. I’m Carolyn and my...

How to Use the Symmetry Tools in Procreate

Tap on your Actions tool (wrench icon) and select Canvas. Switch your Drawing Guide on and select Edit Drawing Guide. On the bottom right of your canvas, tap on Symmetry. You can now adjust your options and use the Symmetry tool. I’m Carolyn and I’ve been using...

How to Resize an Image on Canva

If you are looking to resize an image to be used for specific purposes such as social media platforms or projects that require certain dimensions, you will be able to resize images on Canva, but only if you have a Pro subscription account. Hey there! My name is Kerry,...

How to Get Canva Pro for Free Legally

While there is no legal way to obtain a full-year subscription to Canva Pro for free, there are a few ways in which you can try Canva Pro for free or gain access to those premium features through their Canva for Education program. My name is Kerry, and I have been...

Why is Canva Not Loading or Working Properly

There are times when Canva does not work as we want it to, and that could be for a variety of reasons that are either related to internal issues that only their team can fix or on an individual’s end. Oh hello! I’m Kerry, an artist, teacher, and designer who has been...

Why is Canva in a Different Language & How to Change It

If you ever come across a time when your Canva account has switched to a different language, simply go to the Settings option on the main home screen and find the “Your Account” option. There you will find an additional menu with different languages that you can...

How to Outline an Image in Canva

In order to create an outline effect on an image in Canva, you will have to remove the background of the image, duplicate it, resize the second one, and then apply a colored Duotone filter to the duplicated image. You can also simply add a colored shape behind an...

How to Make a Vision Board on Canva

In order to create a personalized vision board on Canva, you will first have to do some reflecting to choose what visuals you want to include in your design. Once you do that, search for a vision board template and upload the images into the premade slots or build a...

How to Sell Canva Templates

If you are looking to design templates to then sell them as digital downloads, you can create these files on Canva, share the link with editing privileges, and then include that link in your “delivery” of your product. My name is Kerry, and I am here to help you learn...

How to Record and Add Voiceover to iMovie on Mac

Recording your own voiceover in iMovie is as simple as selecting the voiceover tool, pressing the big red button to start recording, and pressing it again to stop recording when you’ve said what you had to say.  But as a long-time filmmaker, I know that the first...

How to Fade Music or Audio in iMovie Mac

Fading music or audio in a movie editing program like iMovie is a quick way to have your sound “fade in” from nothing to full volume, or “fade out” from full volume to silence.  Over the decade I’ve been making movies, I have used this technique so many times it...

How to Add Music in iMovie for Mac

Movies need music. Maybe it’s in the background, helping to set the mood, or maybe it’s in the foreground, kicking the action forward.  But without these melodic and rhythmic sounds, your movie is likely to feel as flat as Kate and Leo standing on the prow of the...

Where to Find Royalty-Free Music for iMovie

iMovie provides some great music to liven up your films but soon enough you will want to add your own music, and when you do, you’ll want to use royalty-free music.  I’ve been making movies for long enough that (more than once) I failed to pay sufficient...

How to Crop an Image in Preview on Mac

The Preview app is a great tool for viewing images on your Mac, but it’s also got a handy suite of basic editing tools that allow you to tweak images without launching a more powerful editor like Photoshop.  You probably wouldn’t want to use it as your primary...

How to Print from Preview on Mac

While many of us are still chasing the “paperless office” dream, there are moments when you absolutely need a printed copy of a document.  Your Mac’s Preview app is a great way to view documents and images on-screen, but it can also communicate with your printer...

Where to Find the Preview App on Mac

No matter if you’re switching from a Windows PC to a new Mac or learning to use a computer for the first time, it can take a bit of practice to get used to how macOS works. Fortunately, Macs have a well-deserved reputation for being very user-friendly, so it won’t...

How to Change the Color Profiles in Photoshop

When we work with images in Photoshop, color is a big factor that comes into play. The more we know about the color in our image, the more Photoshop can help us fix the image.   Strange results can occasionally occur when working in the incorrect color profile or...

How to Swap Faces in Adobe Photoshop

Perhaps the most popular use of Adobe Photoshop is to switch heads or faces. You'll notice that a head or face has been substituted on just about every magazine cover and movie poster you encounter. Overall, it's a flexible technique that offers a wide range of...

How to Add Brushes to Procreate

Open your Brush Library by tapping on the paintbrush icon. Select any brush and tap on Import in the top right-hand corner of the menu. Select the brush you would like to add from your files and this will automatically be imported into your Brush Library. I’m Carolyn...

​​How to Make Your Own Brush in Procreate

On your canvas, tap on your Brush tool (paintbrush icon). This will open your Brush Library. Select any brush menu that isn’t Recent. In the top right-hand corner, tap on the + symbol. You will now be able to create, edit and save your own Procreate brush. I’m Carolyn...

How Many Layers Can You Have in Procreate

The amount of layers you can have in Procreate is all dependent on the size and DPI of your canvas combined with the amount of RAM available to you on your iPad. The bigger your canvas and the less RAM you have, the fewer layers your canvas will have. I’m Carolyn and...

How to Blur Part of a Picture on Canva

If you are looking to blur out part of an image that you are including in your Canva project, you can do so by adding the element to your canvas and then editing it using the additional toolbar. When you click on the Blur feature, you can use a tool to move over...

How to Create a Facebook Frame in Canva

If you are looking to create a personalized frame to be used for your profile picture on Facebook, you can either search for a Facebook frame template in the Canva library or search for a circular frame element and edit it to meet your vision. Hello there! My name is...

How to Print Business Cards from Canva

If you are looking to create a business card to use for your business ventures, you can search for the business card template on the Canva platform. Click on the different elements to personalize it and from there you can either download it to print from your device...

How to Create Superscript in Canva

While Canva does not have a specific superscript button on the platform, you can create and add superscripts to your work by creating two different text boxes. Type the superscript information into the second box, make it smaller, and rearrange the placement to match...

How to Make a GIF on Canva

You can create your own GIFs by utilizing the video or animated social media template that is found on Canva and adding slides that change your image and add elements slightly in each frame. You can use either uploaded media or elements that can be found in the...

How to Add Music to a Canva Video

If you are looking to add music to a video on Canva, all you have to do is use a premade audio clip found in the library or upload your own music to the platform and then add it to the canvas. Hello everyone!  My name is Kerry, and I am an artist who loves...

How to Get Smooth Lines in Procreate

To achieve smooth lines in Procreate, you need to adjust the Streamline settings of the brush you’re using. Open your Brush Library, tap on your brush and scroll down to select Stabilization. Under Streamline, slide your Amount to 100%, and then tap Done. I’m Carolyn...

How to Shade in Procreate

Tap on the Brush Library (paintbrush icon) on the top right-hand side of the canvas. In the drop-down menu, scroll down and open the Airbrushing menu. Here you can select from a series of options to use. A good one to start shading with is the Soft Brush.  I’m...

How to Invert the Colors of a Picture in Preview (Mac)

If you’re old enough (or artsy enough) to be familiar with film camera negatives, then you probably know what an image with inverted looks like shadow areas appear bright, highlights are dark, and colors appear as their opposites on a hue spectrum color wheel. Blue...

How to Make Preview the Default Viewer on Mac

Opening a file is one of the most basic operations in the computer world, and it’s usually as simple as double-clicking on the file icon. But what happens when your file opens in the wrong program? It can seriously interrupt your workflow and waste your time, and...

How to Force Quit Preview on Mac

There are few things more frustrating than being in the middle of a task in the Preview app on your Mac and suddenly getting stopped short by the rainbow-colored spinning wheel known as the “wait” cursor.  Most of the time, your Mac will work its way through...

How to Make Color Palette in Procreate From a Photo

Tap on your color wheel in the top right corner of the canvas. At the bottom of the drop-down menu, select Palettes. Then tap on the + symbol and select New From Photos. Procreate will automatically generate a palette of colors from your chosen photo. I’m Carolyn and...

How to Apply a Paper Texture in Procreate

Ensure your background is deactivated in your Layers menu. Insert a photo of the paper texture you would like to use. Adjust the Blend Mode from Normal to Hard Light. Add a new layer below your texture. Begin drawing to see the texture effect. I’m Carolyn and I’ve...

How to Invert Colors on Procreate

Add a new layer to the top of your layers list and color-fill it with true white. On the active white layer, tap on Blend mode (N symbol beside layer title). Scroll down and select Difference. This will invert all of the colors in your entire canvas. I’m Carolyn and...

How to Make a Gradient in Procreate

Add a series of colors to a layer on your canvas. Once you have included all of your desired colors, tap on the Adjustments tool (magic wand icon) and select Gaussian Blur. Now slide your finger or stylus to the left until your colors have blended. I’m Carolyn and I...

How to Make Shapes in Procreate

Using your finger or stylus, manually draw the shape you want to create. Once you have closed the shape, keep holding down on the canvas for 2-3 seconds until the QuickShape tool activates and turns your rough drawing into a perfect shape. I’m Carolyn and I’ve been...

How to Convert InDesign to Word

Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word are both extremely popular programs used to prepare documents, so many users assume that it will be a simple process to convert an InDesign file into a Word file. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth.  Since InDesign...

How to Convert InDesign to Powerpoint

InDesign is a very powerful piece of layout design software, but if it has a flaw, it’s the limited number of export options that are available once you’re finished creating your masterpiece. InDesign’s primary export format is the reliable standard Portable Document...

How to Use Baseline Grids in Adobe InDesign

For new InDesign users, baseline grids are one of the least-understood features, but if you’re serious about creating the best possible typographic design in your InDesign document, they deserve your attention.  Baseline grids provide you with a consistent grid system...

What is GREP in Adobe InDesign?

One of InDesign’s strengths is that it can be used to design documents that range in size from a single page all the way up to books that span multiple volumes. But when you’re working on a document with a huge amount of text, it can take a correspondingly huge amount...

How to Erase in Canva

There is one main method for erasing the either full or pieces of a photo that you are using in a Canva project which you can find by clicking the Edit Image button. Here you can remove the background or erase elements of the photo, but it is only available for Canva...

How to Make a Picture in a Circle on Canva

If you want to make images and photos in your project appear in a circle, simply add a circle frame to your project in Canva. You can do this by going into the Elements tab found in the main toolbox and searching for a circle frame. Drag your image into the frame to...

How to Convert or Transfer a Canva Presentation to Google Slides

To download a Canva presentation to a Google Slide presentation, navigate to the Share button on the top right side of your canvas, scroll to find the Powerpoint button, and click download. Then, open a new Google Slides presentation and import your saved slides from...

How to Change Color Mode in InDesign

Color management can be one of the most difficult aspects of graphic design, but it can also be the difference between a work of art and a disastrous misprint. The whole situation gets even more complicated when you learn that InDesign doesn’t use color modes in the...

How to Create a Table in Adobe InDesign

Unlike your coffee table, a table in InDesign refers to a series of cells arranged into rows and columns, similar to the layout of a spreadsheet. Tables are an essential part of many documents, and InDesign has an entire menu dedicated to them.  Creating a basic table...

How to Make a Grid in Adobe InDesign

Page layout can be a complex process, and many designers have developed their own tips and tricks to help simplify things over the years, but few of those tools are more useful than a grid system.  When designers talk about a grid in layout design, they’re...

87 InDesign Keyboard Shortcuts

If it were necessary to choose the most important piece of digital workflow advice, the TLDR (too long, didn’t read) version would probably be “learn your keyboard shortcuts”.  There are very few other tools that have such a profound impact on how quickly you can...

How to Make DaVinci Resolve Run Faster

DaVinci Resolve is a great software for editing, VFX, SFX, and color grading. Like most editing software, it takes a great deal of power to run, making it prone to slowdowns, crashes, and bugs. However, there is a way to mitigate some of this by changing some...

How to Change the Frame Rate in DaVinci Resolve

When you are putting together a project, the frame rate is an important component to consider. It can drastically change the feel of your edit and even impact the size, difficulty, and computing power required. In DaVinci Resolve, changing the frame rate is made easy....

How to Add Subtitles in DaVinci Resolve

Adding subtitles is a useful technique to add clarity to your video, or to expand your audience to other languages. Adding subtitles in DaVinci Resolve is a straightforward process and is simple for even beginners. Learning this skill can increase your opportunities...

How to Add Transitions in DaVinci Resolve

There are many great ways to move from one clip to the next. This is called a transition. Using a transition is a great way to add some professionalism to your projects. With DaVinci Resolve, there is a wide selection of preset transitions for you to choose from.  My...

How to Freeze Frame in DaVinci Resolve

When editing a video there can be many reasons that one may need to freeze the picture on a specific frame. Whether it be a VFX or just a frame you are wanting to show, DaVinci Resolve has made it easy to do. My name is Nathan Menser. I am a writer, filmmaker, and...

How to Reverse a Clip in DaVinci Resolve

Reversing a clip is an important stylistic editing technique that many professional and amateur editors use in narrative films and creative commercial work. Knowing how to reverse a clip is an essential skill to have, and it happens to be easy to do and takes only...

Where Are DaVinci Resolve Projects Saved?

When you finish editing, rendering, and exporting a video in DaVinci Resolve, there is nothing more frustrating than not knowing where the project went. Knowing the default location of your project will save you time on re-rendering the project, and knowing how to...

How to Upload Audio or Music to Canva

To include audio or music within a video project on Canva, simply upload your desired clip or use a prerecorded one from the library and add it to your canvas. You can edit all audio by clicking on it and adjusting the effects throughout your project. Calling all...

How to Upload a PDF in Canva

To upload a PDF file in Canva, you can create a new design and click on the Import PDF button which will import your file to your canvas. You can also drag and drop your PDF file onto the Canva homepage. Hello! My name is Kerry, and I am your Canva expert who loves...

How to Crop in Canva

If you want to perform some basic editing to your photos in Canva, you can easily crop images by clicking on them and using the Crop button located at the top of the canvas to adjust. You can also use the premade frames to snap photos and crop them within those...

How to Use Frames in Canva

If you want to add a frame to your project in Canva, all you have to do is go to the Elements tab in the main toolbox and search for frames. Here you can choose different shape frames so that added visual elements can snap to them and make your designs neater. My name...

How to Create an eBook in Canva

If you are looking to create an eBook using a simple design platform, Canva allows you to search and use premade templates as your base. Then, you can go to the toolbar and add elements and edit the designs to fit your eBook needs!   Hi there! My name is...

Where is Quick Shape Tool in Procreate and How to Use It

The Quick Shape tool on Procreate is activated when you draw a line or shape and hold it down. Once your shape is created, tap on the Edit Shape tab at the top of your canvas. Depending on what shape you created, you will be able to amend it here. I’m Carolyn and I’ve...

What is Palm Support in Procreate and How to Use It

Palm Support is a way to be able to lean your hand or palm on your touchscreen device without it negatively affecting your drawing. This can be found in the app settings of your iOS device rather than within the Procreate app itself. I’m Carolyn and because I’ve been...

What is Alpha Lock in Procreate and How to Use It

Alpha Lock allows you to isolate the painted area of your artwork and essentially disable the blank area around your drawing. You can activate the Alpha lock on your layer by tapping on the layer’s thumbnail and selecting the ‘Alpha Lock’ option. I’m Carolyn and I’ve...

How to Add Fonts to Procreate

Tap on the Actions tool and select Add Text. Keep your edit text box open. In the top right-hand corner, tap Import Fonts. Select the font you want to import from your Files. Your new font will now be available in your Procreate fonts dropdown list. I’m Carolyn and...

How to Flip or Rotate a Selection in PaintTool SAI

Are you staring crossed-eyed at a screen wondering how to flip or rotate a selection in your design? Well, look no further, because flipping and rotating a selection in PaintTool SAI is easy! All you need is to open your program, and a few minutes to spare.  My...