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Step 1) Using the circular marquee tool, make a simple circle using any color you like. We will think red for this example.

Step 2. Give the circle an inner glow layer effect, just change the glow color to black and the blend mode to multiply. Why am I using the Inner glow instead of the inner shadow? Because inner glow doesn’t have an angular deflection, and thus is easily uniform.

Step 3 – Load the selection from the circular area. Drag the linear gradient (white to transparent) downward from the top making sure it is close but not completely at the bottom in a new layer.

Step 4. Now press Ctrl/Cmd T to transform the white gradient. Drag the handles to bring it upwards halfway through, and drag it in a bit in from the top and sides. Create a merge composite layer: Hide the background – Create a new blank layer on top and then Press Alt Ctrl Shift E (Option Cmd Shift E on Mac) to create a merged layer on top.

Step 5. take the merged layer and create a circular selection above. the circle should be much larger than the original circle. Again use your eyes to tell you what seems right, then copy the section and paste it in to a new layer. This creates the top portion of the orb. Place it again in the proper exact position.

Step 6. Now to go onto the base of the orb. In a new layer create an eleptical shape that fits into the lower half of the circle. Duplicate this layer and reduce the size a little, as shown in fig.6.

Step 7. Select the larger ellipse layer and load its selection by pressing Ctrl/Cmd and clicking on the layer thumbnail. Now select the cylindrical gradient tool and going with the grey-white-grey-white-grey color combo, drag across.

Step Again, duplicate this layer bringing the duplicate upward. Place the small white portion above the actual gradiated layer. Link both of these layers reducing their size some, so that the outer gradiated ellipse is just within the red circle.

Step 9) Select the duplicated gradient layer, now giving it a faintly different gradient of greys and whites. Bring the duplicated gradient layer down, arranging it under both of the other layers. Position it to where it is visible from both sides since it is the rim of the orb.

Step 10) Remove the areas of the orb that are not needed. Keep Ctrl/Cmd pressed and click on the layer thumbnails; first choose the big outer rim ellipse, having the gray gradient, and then Shift Ctrl/Cmd Click on the thumbnail of the upper top portion layer. Now the 2 ellipses will be selected, but we need to also select the bottom portion of the orb. Choosing the Rectangular marquee tool, hold down shift and drag over the bottom portion. Inverse the selection (Ctrl/Cmd Shift I) and delete the central part of the orb.

Step 11 -Now to create the glass portion. Create a circle of the same size of the orb in any color and position it behind the other layers.

Step 12 -As with the first outer orb, give this circle the same inner-glow effect, bringing it forward to cover all but the red outer sections of the orb.

Step 13 -Make the fill amount =0 in the layer palette in order to make the layer invisible, but keeping the layer effects visible.

Step 14 -Create a white gradient reflection like in the red circle, in a new layer above the glass layer, to have a more realistic lighting effect. You will have to adjust the settings as needed to make it as realistic looking as possible.

Step 15. Now select the base layers, ie the grey metal gradient layers and the white elipse, and merge them together. After this press Cntrl U to adjust the hue of the layer. Since it’s grey, click on colorize, and adjust to a reddish colour in keeping with the colour of the orb itself.

Step 16. Finally give a very slight drop shadow to the upper portion of the red orb, just to attain more realism. Secondly the lower portion seems off. SO create a new layer above the red lower orb portion. Then select the radial gradient tool, and select the white to nothing option. Now drag from somewhere above the red to a little bit in. Erase portions that arent contained within the red portion. Check Fig.16. to see the effect.

You orb is ready. You can display any items in there now, just make sure any Items kept in have a good reflection added on. This will give the base a shiny appearance.

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To be able to download movies to iPhone is the present hype at the moment. A decade ago, this idea is not viable, but as nano technology has become evident with the coming of smaller mobile phones and iPod and microchips getting smaller and more efficient, today, we are enjoying these new features offered before us through iPhone 3G.

Let’s not forget the heyday of mobile phones. Its simple usage is a phone you can carry on the go. As technology evolved in the most interesting and fast paced manner, a few years back we saw the introduction of specialized cell phones aimed to cater to its target market. There were cell phones with a built-in camera, with walkman, with multi-media functions, and internet enabled PDA. With these technologies emerging in the market a genius idea moved Apple to bundle the latest software, hardware and services and the emerging multi-touch technology. As a result Apple has created an ultimate mobile phone so far and to compete against the existing smartphones in the market.

Since the consumer public is already bored with ringtones and cameraphones as well as walkman phones, here comes another feature that young consumers are excited to get their hands on, the ability to download movies to iPhone.

There are two ways to download movies to iPhone. First, do the ripping ? rip your favorite DVD movies in your computer, save it as an MP4 file format and transfer it to your iPhone go to iTunes menu on your cellphone to complete the process. Viola, now you can carry your favorite movies and watch it anytime you like, anywhere you like. The battery life of the iPhone is excellent, so you don’t have to worry of it spoiling your viewing time.

The other option to download movies to iPhone is to acquire it through Apple’s iTunes. However, it comes with a cost every time you download a movie.
So you might consider looking around for another alternative. There are free downloading sites and there are paid sites where you are asked for a membership fee in order to download movies.

Another way is to download straight from the internet. There are many sites that offer free downloads, but there are also plenty of sites that will require you to pay. Choosing which option to take can be difficult.

However, if are fully aware of the virus laden free sites, you smart move should be to subscribe to legitimate sites that offer lifetime membership to enable you to download movies to iPhone. You could have peace of mind that your computer will not be infected with Trojans and adware whenever you download a movie.

When you have done all that your only concern is on the number of movies you can store in your phone. Once registered on a secured site, the opportunity to download movies to iPhone is without limit.

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One of the most profitable companies over the last century has been Disney. Since the early 1900s they have been entrancing audiences and reminding everyone that it’s OK to dream. The success of the movie studios is only rivaled by that of its theme parks. All in all, Disney is a global marvel, with amusement parks all over the world and annual revenue of over $35 billion.

The accomplishments of Disney can be traced back to a single man – Walter Elias Disney. From his early days growing up in Missouri, he always had an indescribable spark that separated him from the rest. Disney wanted to entertain others through a relatively new form of cinema called animation. He originally got started in the Kansas City area. Disney and a friend talked a local theater owner into letting them make cartoons to play at the beginning of his movies. It became a success and Disney and his partner, Ub Iwerks, started their own studio in Hollywood. After a few years of humble projects, Disney and Iwerks came across a hit with their character Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. He was a tremendous commercial success and grew the Disney Company’s resources. However, Disney didn’t own the rights to Oswald and Universal Studios took over. They hired away most of his staff and claimed the character as their own.

Soon after this, Disney and Iwerks created the most successful animated character of all-time. Mickey Mouse helped launch the Disney empire. It wasn’t long before there were multiple spin-offs of all of the Disney characters. Pluto, Goofy, and Donald Duck all had their own cartoons. Donald Duck, known for his explosive temper and duck voice was their second most popular character. He helped Disney grow through World War II and secured Disney’s popularity.

After Disney’s phenomenal success with short cartoons and films, he decided to open a theme park. He got the idea after receiving numerous letters requesting tours of the studio. Instead of letting them tour the studio he came up with the idea of Disneyland. He purchased 160 acres of orange groves in Anaheim, California and built his dream. The first day of Disneyland was a grand event in American history. So many people wanted to get in, that they flooded the park. Even though only 11,000 tickets were printed for members of the media, over 28,000 people got into the park using duplicated tickets. That day has come to be known as “Black Sunday.” Once the initial complications were taken care of, Disneyland went on to be a smashing success. After Disneyland was completed, Walt came up with the idea for an even bigger park, which became Disney World. Disney World is still the number one vacation destination in the United States with Disneyland coming in second.

While the magic of Disney has flourished for almost a century, his greatest works are available for you to see on DVD. In fact, you can see the entirety of the Disney movie collection through the Disney DVD Gift Express. Enjoy the legacy of imagination from the comfort of your own living room.

Tags: Arts & Entertainment by Fabian Toulouse
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I have had the little known wonder brands before and the anguish it caused me ensured I didnt emulate dumb and dumber and go with another one.. lcd flat panel tv purchase that my family was going to make was to be as painless and hassle free as possible. I have exacting requirements and purchasing something unproven from an unknown manufacturer was not for me.

A lcd flat panel tv necessitated a hard nosed approach to maintaining optimal quality during manufacture thereby preserving their reputation. I dont need to go too over the top here but I was absolutely amazed at the lengths pursued to ensure absolute product manufacturing excellence. As a consumer I regularly research the manufacturer of any product I buy to make sure I get maximum enjoyment out of my purchase.

Samsung Sharp Toshiba Panasonic LG to name a few majors all design assemble market and distribute premium quality technologically innovative digital televisions. With particular focus in flat screen televisions Samsung Sharp Toshiba Panasonic LG have been able to make a real mark on the television market for themselves. The manufacturing methods generally means that all tvs are mass pruduced in quality controlled closely monitored factories.

Popularity winners sine the main manufacturers have started offering lcd flat panel tv. Demand can only come from quality and perfection both of which are clearly on display here. I was very impressed upon first sight and couldnt wait to actually own one and try it out.

All lcd flat panel tv start by forming an inner and outer perimeter of glass and filling the resultant cavity with liquid crystal. Electrical charge variance within the liquid crystal platform produce varying colours. LCD tvs can be manufactured much cheaper than competing technologies.

My lcd flat panel tv is so good that i should have got one long ago and its ease of use is extremely pleasing. My previous steam driven model is in the museam where it should be now. Very happy with the final result for this tv and would certainly recommend it.

Increased resolution and higher visual definition on LCD tvs are a benefit over plasma tvs. 60000 hours avaiable for viewing and significant power consumption savings won me over for a LCD purchase. lcd flat panel tv save you the misfortune of screen burn and will also benefit your back when moving them due to their lighter weight.

Manage your own desire when figuring out your tv equipment requirements to avoid paying too much. You really do owe it to yourself to ensure you end up with an optimum fit to your situation. If it a technological wizardry and premium performance that you are after then you will definitely enjoy a lcd flat panel tv.

I know its hard to spot a rogue when you buy your tv but do your research before you dive in. Its a huge maze out there for buying a tv and I can only suggest you go with who you already know or with someone with a good reputation preferrably through recommendation. No guarantees folks but if you dont have your own supplier check these out hugetvsale.com asiaelectronics.asia and hugetvsale.com lcd flat panel tv.

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What could you buy for $10 a month in 1923? That was the amount paid for the rental of the tiny office in Los Angeles where Walt Disney and his brother, Roy started what is known today as the Walt Disney Company. This company took flight with animated films which were called ALICE COMEDIES. After only four months, a move was made to a larger studio where the name of the company became Disney Brothers Studio.

Only a year later, a lot was bought in the Silver Lake district and a new studio was underway. In 1928 our favorite cartoon mouse was born. Following Mickey were Pluto, Goofy, Donald Duck, and the many more Disney favorites everyone has come to love. With the Disney characters becoming more popular every day, a place to build the many props that were required for the Disney family became a necessity. The Back Lot became that place.

Among the buildings in the Back Lot were those used for plumbing, electrical, plaster shops and sheds, machines and many more props. A lot of the plaster figures that are used in Disneyland and Walt Disney World were made here. With the need for whole buildings rather than just the bits and pieces of earlier times, the filming industry began to build whole sets in response to the trend of location shooting. The back lot came to house the sets for movies including “Darby O’Gill and the Little People,” “The Love Bug,” “The Apple Dumpling Gang,” and “Those Calloways” among many others.

Disney films have long been loved by movie-goers. The great thing now is you can share all your favorite movies tahnks to the Disney DVD Gift Express. Do you have someone in mind that you would like to share your love of Disney with? With the movies a month gift pack you can choose from 3, 6, 9, or 12 months. Send as many movies as you want, pick the number of months you want to send them, and choose the movies from over 500 of the best kids and family movies that you could ever watch.

You can choose the movies you want to send to loved ones across the country. This is a great idea for a birthday or Christmas gift. The wide assortment of titles from which to choose allows you or the recipient of the gift to see the movie you want. The movies are categorized by best sellers, ages, and genders. Or you can just choose a movie. If you are not sure which ones they may have, the option to let them choose the ones they want is there as well. With the many movies available on the Disney movies list, they will be sure to find something that can be enjoyed for many years.

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Craps is one of the most exciting games on the casino floor. When a player is hitting the winning numbers on the dice, the crowds will gather and the excitement will build exponentially. When it beating the casino and the game of craps, the house holds a smaller than average winning percentage which means the player is left with more money and more chances to win.

Craps tips can show a player how to beat the game of craps and win money every time. While beating the game of craps is possible, the house is still in the game to make money and eventually the house will prevail. The player must be in the game for a short streak of winning and have enough self control to back out of the game when the table runs cold.

Craps is made up of four styles of betting. The four bets are pass, don’t pass, come and don’t come. Players falling into the pass and come categories are betting with the dice shooter or the “right” way. The don’t pass and don’t come players are betting against the shooter or the “wrong” way.

When a player chooses to bet wrong, the house odds of winning are reduced slightly. However, this reduction is no necessarily equal to the social advantage of betting “right”. If the player chooses the “wrong” bet, the bet should be kept on the table for consecutive rolls to increase the odds of winning money at the game of craps.

Betting “free” bets, “odd” bets and “behind the line” bets are another way to beat the game of craps. The “free” bets reduce the house edge of winning to only 1% which makes these bets one of the most popular in the game of craps. When a player places $10 on the pass line with the shooter betting 4, another bet can be placed for $10 behind the line. If the shooter hits the four, the player will win back the bet amount plus the 2/1 odds, or true odds amount. The true odds for the points bets are 4,10 paying 2/1, 5, 9 paying 3/2 and 6,8 paying 6/5.

These bets need to be placed in multiples of $10.00 in order to optimize the amount of money won. The player can also make the “free”, “odd” and “behind the line” bets in conjunction with the don’t pass or don’t come bets.

Finally, another craps tip is to make place bets on the 6 or the 8. These bets have a house edge of about 1.5% and pay off at 7/6. None of the other Place bets should be played. Nor should any other bet on the board be played. The odds against you for anything else, Big 6, Big 8 or any bet in the center prop box is increasing the house edge in great multiples over the basic bets that the player should be concentrating on.

If beating the game is your goal, stick to the craps tips described here. Further, to minimize the risk of being victimized by the “long run”, press your play when hot or when the shooter is hot, and back off when things get cold. The latter tip is the toughest one to follow and will make or break you as a player.

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If you are looking for the best DVD copy program, you need to look no further. You have come to the right place. Here we will tell you how to get the best DVD copy program. As you already know that the DVDs are the best way to store data. But, often it happens that in the process of transferring data to the computer or CDs the quality may suffer. Therefore, you need use the best DVD copy program otherwise you cannot be hundred percent sure of the safety of important information.

While talking about the best DVD copy program, you must know that the most important thing is to maintain the audio and video quality of the files. Best DVD copy program also includes a DVD writer that is one of the important tools in this regard. On the other hand, a rewriteable DVD disc allows you copy multiple files in a single DVD. Nowadays, IT companies are busy in making number of best DVD copy program to make their work easier. You might be thinking of the place to find the best DVD copy program. Internet provides you with the opportunity of downloading such useful tools.

If you are a movie fan, you would not be satisfied with just watching movies you will want to keep back-ups of your favorite movies too. With the best DVD copy program you can do that quite effortlessly. To make sure you get the best quality data transfer, you must be aware of certain points when you search for the best DVD copy program.

The first thing to remember is that each company will make tall claims about providing the best software for the DVD copy program. So, how do you decide which one is genuinely the best? Do not go by the words only. Try it and test it. The best DVD copy program means it has to be simple and easy to operate. You don’t want a program that is so complicated that you cannot operate it.

Secondly, you must know exactly what you need to copy before using the software because it comes with different features. You can easily decide which DVD copy program is the best for you if you know exactly what your requirements are. Thirdly, check the speed of data transfer. It should not take more than forty-five minutes to make a copy of the DVD though many software applications complete the job within twenty to thirty minutes only.

The fourth and most important point to bear in mind is the quality of the copied program. It should be almost 96% same as the original DVD. The AnyDVD/ CloneDVD are known to be among the best software programs. This software program includes a function named “DVDfix” mode. This software will help you in case you do not know how to go about making a copy from a damaged DVD.

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