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Ludmila Beck

I am a Filmmaker and Photographer. Therefore I am interested in everything. The world around me is an inspiration.

Doing Good Through the Power of Sharing. Medicinal plants & herbs. Motion design. Avocado Mango Smoothie. Dear avocados… I love you.

Avocado Mango Smoothie

Summertime always has me on an avocado kick. But, I guess that’s not a bad thing My family LOVED the last avocado smoothie I made for them, so I thought I would try out a couple more avocado-based drinks! Be on the look-out for some more coming soon to Smoothie Sunday! Note: If you do not have frozen fruit to use for the smoothies, fresh fruit will work just fine. Avocado Mango Smoothie (Makes 2 large smoothies) 1 cup frozen mango 1/2 pitted avocado 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt 1 cup almond milk (regular milk or coconut milk also works great) 1-2 TB honey favorite optional add-in: 2-4 drops Orange essential oil Directions Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Do you love Family Fresh Meals?

ECRITURES MULTIMEDIAS. Tutorials. Google Tips, Tricks & Hacks. Beaux courts métrages. Medicinal plants & herbs. WRITING///SCREENPLAYS. Turmeric ginger smoothie recipe. 50 Portrait Retouching Tutorials To Upgrade Your Skills. 20 Best Photoshop Tutorials of October 2015. Placing An Image Inside Of Another With Photoshop CS6. Written by Steve Patterson.

Placing An Image Inside Of Another With Photoshop CS6

In this tutorial, we'll learn how to place one image inside of another to create interesting composite effects using Photoshop's simple yet powerful Paste Into command. With Paste Into, we can select an area in one image, then copy and paste a second image directly into our selection. For this tutorial, I'll be using Paste Into to place a photo inside a picture frame, but as with all of our Photoshop tutorials, the goal here isn't just how to create this one specific effect. Once you've learned how the Paste Into command works, you'll no doubt discover plenty of other creative uses for it on your own.

Smoothies. Medicinal plants & herbs. The Ultimate Detox Bath. A couple of nights ago I was really feeling poorly.

The Ultimate Detox Bath

I was worn out. Physically and mentally. I KNOW I bring a lot of it on myself. I don’t get enough sleep a lot of the time (OK…most of the time) and I hardly ever give myself any “down” time. But I try to eat healthy and I take vitamins, etc. Self Heal Herb Used For Centuries For About Every Ailment Known To Man. By Mae Chan Prunella Vulgaris has a long history of medicinal use.

Self Heal Herb Used For Centuries For About Every Ailment Known To Man

It shows antiviral and antibacterial properties, and in China it is used as an anti-cancer drug. It can also be used for the prevention and treatment of cognitive impairments associated with Alzheimer’s disease or schizophrenia. Prunella vulgaris var. lilacina Nakai (Labiatae) is commonly known as the ‘self-heal‘ herb or heal-all. It is widely distributed in Europe, Asia and North America. Toiletries + make up. The One Herb to Save You That You Probably Overlook Everyday. Photo credit: bigstock.com This herb does not get anywhere near the attention that others do, such as garlic, Echinacea, and goldenseal, but it has been used for ages thanks to its sweet savory flavor as well as its medicinal compounds.

The One Herb to Save You That You Probably Overlook Everyday

It was first used in the Mediterranean region but has since gone on to be used all over the world. This herbs scientific name tells you everything you need to know about this plant “Salvia”, which translated is “to be saved” or “to cure.” 5 Practical Lightroom Tips for Newbies. One of Lightroom’s most important assets is also its Achilles Heel.

5 Practical Lightroom Tips for Newbies

5 Matcha Smoothie Recipes for Your Breakfast. Do you use to skip breakfast in the morning because you don’t have time to prepare something else besides coffee?

5 Matcha Smoothie Recipes for Your Breakfast

What if I tell you that in less than 4 minutes you can prepare a really healthy and delicious meal: a matcha smoothie! Here are 5 matcha smoothie recipes you can easily prepare in the mornings that are nourishing and energy boosters for you and your entire family. Bon appetit! # 1 Simple Matcha Smoothie This is a perfect recipe for breakfast, easy to prepare, it is not time consuming and it is amazingly tasty, perfect for the entire family. Medicinal plants & herbs. Directors. Directors. GlobalGiving: donate to charity projects around the world.

3DSMAX Tutorials, Maya Tutorials, Cinema4D Tutorials, Photoshop Tutorials, ZBrush Tutorials, Blender Tutorials, Mudbox Tutorials. This tutorial should step you through making a simple, yet realistic-looking planet using Adobe Photoshop 7, and ONLY Adobe Photoshop 7.

3DSMAX Tutorials, Maya Tutorials, Cinema4D Tutorials, Photoshop Tutorials, ZBrush Tutorials, Blender Tutorials, Mudbox Tutorials

We're working small here, so keep in mind that the larger you work, the harder the planet will be to create (just a bit more work as size increases). To complete this tutorial and match what I'm showing you in the sample images, you'll need this image for a texture, so save it in a safe spot, we'll get to it in a moment. A thank you to Kyle Nervik of Bougal.com, who helped me figure out how to best relate my methods to a general audience by being my development guinea pig (sitting on AIM for over an hour, listening to me argue with myself, and offering suggestions). Thanks, Kyle! Next we'll add some atmosphere. Duplicate your planet layer, and then go to Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options.You can also get to the resulting window via right-clicking on the layer in the layer palette and selecting Blending Options.

Making Unrealistic Things Look Possible in Photoshop CS4. Perhaps one of the most satisfying gratifications of designing with Photoshop is the ability to create the impossible—making unrealistic things look possible.

Making Unrealistic Things Look Possible in Photoshop CS4

Here we’ll combine dancers with splashes to create a unique “splash dance.” 1 [WHITE BACKGROUNDS WORK BEST] Like many techniques in Photoshop, this one will be easier if the photo you choose is on a white background. Infos films. How to Make a Great Crowdfunding Video That People Will Actually Watch. Emily Best, founder and CEO of Seed&Spark, an alternative crowdfunding platform to Kickstarter and Indiegogo with a decidedly different approach, has some words of wisdom about how to make the best crowdfunding video possible and avoid the mistakes so many people make (thanks to Film Courage for another fantastic interview): Of course there is no right way to do a crowdfunding video, but by following some of Emily's tips above, you're going to be starting on a much better foot.

How to Make a Great Crowdfunding Video That People Will Actually Watch

We've seen plenty of crowdfunding videos here at NFS, and there is no question that "show/don't tell" is a much, much better approach than just talking to the camera. By making the video more interesting and including plenty of material that shows what you are trying to produce, you're going to have a better chance of getting strangers to contribute. The other big thing is to keep the length reasonable.

Directors. The Realities of Producing a $1 Million (and Below) Feature Film. Say hello to shrinking budgets & rising expected production values. At Buffalo 8 Productions, we’ve produced over 30 feature films ranging from $100,000 budgets to $8M budgets with the average project settling around $1M. This is a guest post by Matthew Helderman of Buffalo8 and BondIt. We’ve seen budgets shrink, projects come & go and expectations shattered or met with disappointment during the process. Through our experiences we’ve gathered and built a manifesto for the do’s & don’ts of making low budget projects. Some are obvious, others are elements we picked up after handfuls of wrong turns.

Home Remedies for Toothaches, Gingivitis and More - Natural Health. If you have recurrent dental problems or are currently suffering from pain in a tooth, give these home remedies for toothaches, gingivitis, and bad breath a try. Herbal treatments like turmeric, sage and peppermint are natural and effective ways to ease pain, fight bacteria, and prevent inflammation. Home Remedies for Toothaches Experiencing nagging pain near your tooth and gums? While you should make an appointment with your dentist soon to diagnose the cause of the pain, there are many natural herbal therapies that can help ease your discomfort in the mean time. Try the following ideas:

HTML5 Interactive Video Software. Harvesting and Using Dandelion Roots. When Should I Harvest Dandelion Roots? Dandelion roots are best harvested from late fall through early spring, when the plant is dormant and has stored up energy in the root. For medicinal use, most sources say fall harvest is best. This is because the levels of inulin (insoluble fiber) are higher and the fructose levels are lower.

EventDV.net: The Event Videographer's Resource. Passion Pays Off In the March 2010 issue I wrote an article called Recapturing My Roots as a Filmmaker: An Open Letter to the Industry about my decision to pursue the production of cause-driven and inspirational films as the core of my business. Video School. Make Your Own Homemade Soaps - Natural Health. Why You Should Never Throw Away Orange or Banana Peels. Home Remedies for Toothaches, Gingivitis and More - Natural Health. Create double exposure photos in Photoshop. Independent film distribution tips: a guide for indie filmmakers. If you think shooting your film was tough, just wait until Film Distributors get their hands on you. Key points. Apertus Axiom Beta: World's First 4K Open Source Cinema Camera is Now Crowdfunding. For the past few years, we've been covering the intriguing work of Apertus, a group of volunteers dedicated to creating the world's first open source digital cinema camera.

Although there were times where it felt like the Apertus Axiom cameras would never see the light of day, the company today started a crowdfunding campaign in which backers can purchase the Axiom Beta camera at cost. How do you colour correct in Final Cut Pro X? Is Your Footage Suffering from the Massive Difference in Export Quality Between FCPX & Premiere? A rational person might assume that the program from which you export your media wouldn't have a noticeable impact on the quality of the final image, especially if the export settings are identical in both programs.

15 Tips on Becoming a Better Director. Many of the positions in film production are rather straightforward, but directing isn't one of them. Manage Your Crew, Script, & Schedule All in One Place (Save 25% with Exclusive NFS Code) Medicinal Plants in Permaculture……A Series of Monographs - The Permaculture Research Institute. Thyme – Thymus spp. Why You Should Never Throw Away Orange or Banana Peels.

Make Your Own Skincare Products. 5 Matcha Smoothie Recipes for Your Breakfast. Medicinal herbs. Photoshop. Smoothies. Lightroom.