HDR (high dynamic range) imaging is a technique professional photographers use to give a vivid and enhanced look to photos. This technique is very hard to replicate but thanks to Photoshop actions now you can give an HDR look to your own photos with just one click. In this collection, we feature various types of […]

If you think including "Hi [First name] in your email completes personalization, you have probably got the personalization concept wrong. In Fact, this is only the beginning. Personalized content is an integral part of modern marketing and Email is no different. Consumers expect to see a more humanized version of the brand both offline and...

Here is a quick Java programming tutorial that teaches developers how to obtain a list of every time zone using the java.time package and the java.util library. Enter the following Java code example into your code editor or integrated development environment (IDE) to see how to list time zones: */ import java.time.*; import java.util.*; public […] The post How to List Time Zones in Java appeared first on Developer.com.

Ever dreamed about creating your very own font, with zero drawing required? Well now you can with this easy to follow tutorial on how to make your own font.

Google has decided to retire Picasa, its flagship photo sharing service, and will now focus solely on Google Photos. For quite many years, Google had been promoting Picasa as a photo and video sharing service, similar to Yahoo's Flickr, but less popular and less feature-packed. Of late, Google had launched Google Photos, and with seamless integration for Photos on Google+ and Android devices, Picasa was falling out of favor. With effect from later this year (May 01, 2016), all existing Picasa users can now log in to Google Photos and access their Picasa content therein, and even make changes to the albums. However, you can still browse and view your Picasa Web Albums, though all further edits and changes will have to be done via Google Photos. And if you have been using the Picasa Desktop application, you can continue using it, but after March 15, it will no longer be supported, nor updated. Google Photos has its own desktop uploader, so you can make the switch. If you have used the Picasa API in your web projects and websites, now is the perfect time to make the transition towards Google Photos or another similar service. The API will continue […]* You might also be interested in the following articlesGoogle Will No Longer Serve Flash Ads in 2017JPEGmini: Drastically Reduces the File Size of Your Images on the Web,15 Free Google Tools You Should UseGratisography: Fresh Service for Free PhotosGoogle Web Designer: No Less than No More Flash in Banner AdsSkyFonts: The Best Way to Use Google Fonts on Your Desktop

On the Symfony blog they've posted an update about recent advancements in their diversity initiative. They share a few different updates, resources and changes that have been made to help improve the overall diversity of the community around this popular framework. Updates included in the post cover: Respectful Review Comments (a guide on writing them) Mentorship program Code of conduct and enforcement process Context and Slack discussions New slack channels The post ends with a few "final words" from Lukas Kahwe Smith about another initiative that's been started to help improve the representation from specific groups in the Symfony community and ecosystem.

Digital art is at the top of the world today. It's targeted not only at fans of visual art and peers but at the potential employer as well. The portfolio of a modern designer in addition to his or her work also includes the digital tools they use. So, when sketching and paper are mentioned in terms of web design, some designers might consider it irrelevant. AT this point let's define the pros and cons of using paper for sketching and check out the relevancy of it for the designers who keep up with the reality of today. Pros Concentration … Continue reading →Visit us at InstantShift.com

Art galleries are great places to visit to get inspiration and get your creative juices flowing. They are incredibly well designed and aesthetically pleasing. What you might not be aware of is that most art galleries have their own websites, and they are as aesthetic as the real thing. Art galleries and art gallery websites...

From a user's profile picture to other media assets, data collection and storage to cloud services through file uploads have become an essential feature for most modern applications. In this article, you will learn how file uploads can be implemented in a GraphQL application.

Icons have long held an important place in the design of mobile apps. But beyond using them to create larger and more attractive touch targets, there are other ways mobile app designers can use these tiny elements to make an app more engaging. This post will explore four ways to do this.