How to Match Subject with Background in Photoshop | Part 1

Powerful Tools and Techniques to Blend the Subject with the Background in Photoshop! Right from making selections to creating shadows, in this tutorial, we'll go through the complete process of making the perfect composite step-by-step. Using interesting tools like advanced gradient maps, and dodging and burning to get the subject match the background.
In this part, we will focus on creating monochromatic composites. Firstly, we will make a selection using Color Range as the background is mostly separated by color. Then, once we place the subject in the background and set the correct size and level, we will use tools like Curves, Gradient Maps, Layer Styles, and perform dodging and burning to get the subject to blend.
In the end, to unify the whole composite, we will apply some global effects which will make both the elements one. I hope this tutorial helps you. Thank you so much for watching!
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  • @henryD9363
    @henryD93636 жыл бұрын

    Once again, he is not only the expert teacher, but also a genius in his artistic use of sophisticated technology.

  • @aniramazigh8351

    @aniramazigh8351

    6 жыл бұрын

    absolutely right

  • @mastafaka1136

    @mastafaka1136

    6 жыл бұрын

    *an expert teacher

  • @AttiasBarak

    @AttiasBarak

    5 жыл бұрын

    Then you probably don't know what you are talking about, he showed way too many redundant steps not to mention some incorrect stuff mainly the part about the lighting and overall really REALLY bad workflow which is the MOST important thing. You shouldn't learn from it because it's trash as a tutorial, at least this video.

  • @mastafaka1136

    @mastafaka1136

    5 жыл бұрын

    Barak Attias Can you give me an example of a good video regarding this? Just for reference.

  • @tawhidhasanafridi9109

    @tawhidhasanafridi9109

    5 жыл бұрын

    Can you give me an example of a good video regarding this? Just for reference.

  • @talentlikedisturbia
    @talentlikedisturbia6 жыл бұрын

    Everytime when I think that he finished his work, it’s only half of the video! Another half of the video, he makes it perfect! Thank you for the work that you do, you really helping

  • @virtualbeezstaff1552
    @virtualbeezstaff15525 жыл бұрын

    "Isn't that interesting?" me nodding.

  • @Mrizwan-iy2dx

    @Mrizwan-iy2dx

    4 жыл бұрын

    And me nodding after reading"nodding"!!

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    @subhamsharma5572

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Mrizwan-iy2dx 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @highaf6793

    @highaf6793

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Mrizwan-iy2dx me nodding while u were nodding on him..

  • @rohanrandive1898

    @rohanrandive1898

    4 жыл бұрын

    me nodding after 1 year

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    @thegodforreal

    3 жыл бұрын

    I@@highaf6793

  • @JoaoSilva-zf3ol
    @JoaoSilva-zf3ol5 жыл бұрын

    This guy is so amazing. He's not afraid to make his videos long, and that's how it should be. Learning how to use PS takes time. He even showed us how to open documents because "he doesn't want to keep us confused", while many youtubers just keep jumping steps that seem obvious (to them, at least). He is the best, hands down.

  • @johncleary6599
    @johncleary65996 жыл бұрын

    I've seen a lot of photoshop tutorials. This is easily one of the best ones out there. Your video production quality is extremely high, your instructions are easy to hear and follow, there's no wasted time or gimmicks in the video, your methods are very effective and non-destructive, and your final image looks amazing. In addition to all that, you are very friendly and comfortable in front of the camera. Excellent tutorial. Thanks so much!

  • @staticklingon2182
    @staticklingon21825 жыл бұрын

    Forget the matching subject with background part, I've been using select color range for years and years with great results and this just schooled me. I learned so much, Wow thanks!

  • @abbasegbeyemi
    @abbasegbeyemi5 жыл бұрын

    This is actually legitimately amazing!!! I've been trying to figure this out for the longest time. I've watched videos about using the selective colour method, and colour balance, but your method is so much easier and less dependent on how colour blind a person is. You are an amazing teacher, and a genius. I wish you every success. Thanks.

  • @ultimatetoptrumps
    @ultimatetoptrumps6 жыл бұрын

    You make it seem so simple! The best thing is that you explain things in a way that a beginner will be able to understand. There is always something new to discover with your tutorials and you come across as incredibly likeable and easy to listen to!

  • @Ninmayah
    @Ninmayah5 жыл бұрын

    I love your style of teaching, soothing voice, cheerful smile and the quality of your tutorials! You are the best!

  • @ionutiustin
    @ionutiustin6 жыл бұрын

    hey man, thank you for the HQ videos !! very helpful

  • @dhstarwars1984
    @dhstarwars19844 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU!! I know you posted a while back...i'm just now after using Photoshop for nearly 30 years attempting to expand my knowledge and usage of it beyond my basic needs at work! YOU ARE A HUGE HELP! I've never though I really needed to expand my knowledge beyond what was required here at work....but I think I can do sooooooo much more if I only knew where to look ...before it was just get the image ready an email or catalog ...but I want to create!! only took me getting into my 50s to want to use PS to its fullest... better late than never and you are making it easy for me ...so again THANK YOU

  • @s.londonschertzer5005
    @s.londonschertzer50054 жыл бұрын

    This man... he has changed my life. I so appreciate all I learn and continue to learn from these videos.

  • @DianaHalstead
    @DianaHalstead6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial, Unmesh! Will really help on my composites! :)

  • @PiXimperfect

    @PiXimperfect

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Diana! Really happy to hear that.

  • @MsKendricks1
    @MsKendricks16 жыл бұрын

    Genius tutorial. I have been wanting to learn how to do a manual vignette and now I know. Thank you.

  • @SdertySense
    @SdertySense5 жыл бұрын

    Man, that is an extremely useful tutorial as usually. It could not be explained any clearer than that. Thanks a lot

  • @DawkinsDog
    @DawkinsDog4 жыл бұрын

    I've been using Photoshop since the late 90's but your videos are teaching me loads of things I wouldn't have had a clue of how to do otherwise. Great videos, well explained, and useful. Keep up the great work.

  • @enearezhda2902
    @enearezhda29026 жыл бұрын

    Your tutorial helped me another time as always brother. Thank you again and again Unmesh.

  • @amritas2400
    @amritas24005 жыл бұрын

    I never thought an Indian accent would sound this soothing.... Also, great video!

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    @maldivirdragonwitch

    4 жыл бұрын

    You should listen to some yoga instructional videos! :)

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    @alexanderreiner7694

    4 жыл бұрын

    I really like this accent compared to others. If this would be this normal Indian accent I wouldn't watch it. Seriosly, you're amazing!

  • @brana5295

    @brana5295

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@alexanderreiner7694 It is north indian accent . You know about south indian accent.

  • @Suresh_Kamath

    @Suresh_Kamath

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@brana5295 Not true. I have heard many north Indian politicians. Accents in south as well in rest of India vary, based on the kind of school they attend.

  • @tracylutters230
    @tracylutters2304 жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure you just changed my life - very thorough explanations. Just when you think it's perfect, you make it even better! Bonus: credit given to the support team. LOVE THAT.

  • @PatrickSamphire
    @PatrickSamphire6 жыл бұрын

    You completely blew my mind with the Shift+Alt+click with the eyedropper tool. I had no idea you could do that!

  • @zakhelefrosting
    @zakhelefrosting5 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful work my man, keep it up. I've learned a thing or two.

  • @stell4you
    @stell4you6 жыл бұрын

    "Looks perfect, looks perfect...let's add curves!" :)

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    @hebroncmc3514

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol

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    @hridookarim1554

    5 жыл бұрын

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    @maximaxi6825

    4 жыл бұрын

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    @obaidkhan4494

    4 жыл бұрын

    drop shadows on the hair is not good

  • @whythatspreposterous
    @whythatspreposterous4 жыл бұрын

    I've been doing this kind of thing the same way for two decades (the long and arduous way). Thanks for showing me some new tricks!

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    @Ty-no8lj5 жыл бұрын

    What....how is this free? You are a gosh friggen darn GURU! THANK YOU!

  • @englishatheart

    @englishatheart

    4 жыл бұрын

    Because some people actually care about helping people more than making money.

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    @McEgypt15 жыл бұрын

    Actually I'm watching a graphic genius here!! Your tutorials are amazing, keep them up

  • @lhaokip1781
    @lhaokip17815 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tutorial that I have never came across so far. Thank you so much Giruji.

  • @ScottSchumacherVL
    @ScottSchumacherVL6 жыл бұрын

    Great videos! I’ve been working in photoshop for about 20 years, and your tutorials have shown me so many options on how to do things I’ve struggled with.. good work!

  • @arseniofrontela5829
    @arseniofrontela58296 жыл бұрын

    Mr Dinda you have truly master Photoshop........great video.

  • @timefliesaway999
    @timefliesaway9994 жыл бұрын

    “make sure that the blackest black is not totally black” and “the brightest color is not bright enough, let’s make it brighter” are my favorite quotes of this video 😂😂😂😂

  • @pashtodot

    @pashtodot

    4 жыл бұрын

    in b&w it should be full black

  • @alexanderreiner7694

    @alexanderreiner7694

    4 жыл бұрын

    timemark?

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    @UsmanAli-sv8ny5 жыл бұрын

    man your the most relaxed person in the universe. Love your tutorials

  • @robertrigel9806
    @robertrigel98062 жыл бұрын

    Another amazing experience with Photoshop! Thanks so much. You are raising my awareness of the concepts behind the tools, and I really appreciate that. You are an incredible teacher.

  • @Tech4Malayalam
    @Tech4Malayalam6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you brother 😘

  • @midhlaj8619

    @midhlaj8619

    3 жыл бұрын

    malayali chetta

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    @noelgeothomas1531

    3 жыл бұрын

    Machaane

  • @rajarajanmanoharan
    @rajarajanmanoharan5 жыл бұрын

    Such clear explanations, and great teaching. So much patience too! Subscribed!

  • @MarkHawthorne976
    @MarkHawthorne9766 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Unmesh for presenting this in two parts. This presentation filled one half hemisphere of my brain and the other half eagerly awaits part two. GREAT job!

  • @rottenbookworm
    @rottenbookworm5 жыл бұрын

    I just finished this tutorial, did some others before and have a couple more on my "watch later" list already. I just wanted to say, that your videos are very helpful. The way you teach takes away the "fear" from task like hair selection f.ex.. I learned a lot already. So keep it up! : )

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    @Ferorga6 жыл бұрын

    I hate youtube for not recommending me your channel before! Nice job!

  • @vignesh_waran
    @vignesh_waran6 жыл бұрын

    Waiting for this video thank you so much bro

  • @ramisirfan4741
    @ramisirfan47416 жыл бұрын

    I rarely comment but this is one of the best channels on youtube for photoshop! You explain everything thing insanely clearly and in a way which is totally easy to understand. Good job 👏👏

  • @DavidAllen_0
    @DavidAllen_04 жыл бұрын

    You're a great teacher! I'm learning a hell of a lot from you in just a short amount of time. Also I've learned that holding Alt + clicking one of the eyeballs for a layer will hide everything but that selected layer and Alt + clicking it again will show all layers :) I blame you for causing me to be curious! Thanks again!

  • @suli5293
    @suli52936 жыл бұрын

    Best photoshop tutor I've ever seen !

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    @madelomandam83425 жыл бұрын

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    @laurahudson14775 жыл бұрын

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    @michaelcoomber60996 жыл бұрын

    I can only say WOW! I've learned so much from your lessons. You're one of. Three channels that I watch mainly with the other two being Phearn and PSD. Thanks.

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    @hammadXP6 жыл бұрын

    Most satisfying voice, love this *channel.*

  • @coliverse
    @coliverse6 жыл бұрын

    so satisfying listening to his voice

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    @GeorgeNagy5 жыл бұрын

    You are one of the best teachers I have seen. You know exactly what and how to explain and when ! Amazing !

  • @tonetburac
    @tonetburac6 жыл бұрын

    This man knows a lot of photoshop or post processing techniques than anyone else. He is also a best teacher. He teaches in a way both beginners and advance editors understand everything he says.

  • @Semi-Cyclops
    @Semi-Cyclops5 жыл бұрын

    the reason overlay does not spill out is because it paints over shades of gray but does not paint over 100% white of 100% black it will only paint over shades in between(for those who were confused why) buts amazing I never thought of using if in masks like that, just realised how un open my mind it :P thx man PS: you dont need to hold alt to make a mark with eye dropper just shift is fine

  • @vicwithav
    @vicwithav6 жыл бұрын

    Came for the video. Stayed for the hair.

  • @hakimbenzaid7904

    @hakimbenzaid7904

    5 жыл бұрын

    gay

  • @medalliondnb

    @medalliondnb

    5 жыл бұрын

    All the hair

  • @JayMalik

    @JayMalik

    5 жыл бұрын

    hahaha!

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    @suwaidakbar

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol

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    @josseptitirloloby5841

    5 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @evec511
    @evec5116 жыл бұрын

    Another AWESOME tutorial Unmesh! You are an amazing instructor! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and enthusiasm! You have enlightened my world.

  • @konstantinospavlakis929
    @konstantinospavlakis9294 жыл бұрын

    By far one of the best narrators i've ever seen and great explanation on the subject.

  • @tinderbox218
    @tinderbox2185 жыл бұрын

    Great techniques here. One thing you didn't address is when there is a substantial resolution difference between the elements. Zoom in to this image and you'll see the lady is much finer resolution than the more pixelated and fuzzy background. Sometimes you may want to add noise or play with slight posterization on the finer element to bring it down to better match the less resolved element.

  • @virtualwarp

    @virtualwarp

    5 жыл бұрын

    I noticed this as well. Great tutorial nonetheless though.

  • @taimoor1062
    @taimoor10626 жыл бұрын

    First comment ❤️

  • @thedigitalnomad254
    @thedigitalnomad2543 жыл бұрын

    For all the tutorials I have been watching on youtube you have turned out to be the best. You explain every step very careful, you are perfectly audible. I would give you a 5 star for this.

  • @MACTackleBox
    @MACTackleBox6 жыл бұрын

    Seriously...you are the best!! For years I've taken multiple Photoshop courses and felt that I could teach myself much better - until I found your channel. You are an excellent teacher!! Thank you for doing such an amazing job! 😊

  • @brownboy899
    @brownboy8993 жыл бұрын

    "specific shades of gray" Me giggling in my head: 50 shades of gray lol

  • @fullpreteristnow
    @fullpreteristnow4 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, however we must remember that on the shadow side of every object, there is always "reflected light." This light will be reflected from the ground or sky, etc. All professional photographers and those trained in the arts understand this. I was trained in classical drawing and painting. He should not be getting rid of reflected light. Taking out fringe light from the masking is proper, but he should explore the best ways to bring in natural-looking reflected light. This is where an artistic background (training) is beneficial, since you may have to paint some of this in or use some more sophisticated methods with blending modes to get the reflected light. To my eye, it is not natural to see all reflected light obliterated. This is the problem. If you study drawing and painting, you will know that it is OK to lose the line between subject and shadow in certain areas, but not to obliterate this distinction between the two altogether. In the arts, this is called "lost and found edges." If you google that, you can see examples of what I'm saying. Once you learn this principle, you work will progress to a much higher level. I'd like to see him address this problem in a future video. Perhaps with this same photo. To be clear, there is some lost and found edges going on, but the overall reflected light is not correct and not at all believable in this photo. I still appreciate his teaching though.

  • @Old_Man_Jay

    @Old_Man_Jay

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree! Too bad you made this comment almost 2 years after this video was made. It deserves more attention. There may be tons of people who don't have a background in art and have watched this video and are probably making unconvincing composites because they don't fully understand how light and shadow works.

  • @ira7856
    @ira78564 жыл бұрын

    you have such a friendly voice, I had you playing on the background without needing this

  • @jacksparrow2506
    @jacksparrow25065 жыл бұрын

    Till the way you explain a thing is just Amazing. I love your teaching method.

  • @waaargh2985
    @waaargh29855 жыл бұрын

    Damn even his beard is perfect as his tutorial

  • @pneumonoultramicroscopicsi4065

    @pneumonoultramicroscopicsi4065

    4 жыл бұрын

    Let's add curves

  • @aakasheoran
    @aakasheoran5 жыл бұрын

    Download links are not working

  • @robloxoof7721
    @robloxoof77212 жыл бұрын

    you are honestly better than 90% of my teachers :0 clear, consise and straight to the point, great video!

  • @xenosys480
    @xenosys4804 жыл бұрын

    I love your Photoshop tutorials so much! I learned a lot already, it's all really helpful!

  • @m_0zzy
    @m_0zzy4 жыл бұрын

    He made me think I Kno nothin about ps 😂

  • @vladimirsoskic5475
    @vladimirsoskic54754 жыл бұрын

    You put shadow on wrong side, because if you put shadow on her right side then her left side must be brighter

  • @j86j
    @j86j6 жыл бұрын

    One of the best Photoshop tutorial i've ever seen on you tube. It is very learners friendly because it explains every passage very carefully.

  • @Pierinan
    @Pierinan4 жыл бұрын

    The effort he puts on teaching and making everything clear deservers all the subs!

  • @pian6052
    @pian60524 жыл бұрын

    "Now, we need to change the blend mode of this one to soft light. WHERE IS SOFT LIGHT ?! There it is.."

  • @lizandraclayres
    @lizandraclayres5 жыл бұрын

    if i knew all of this 3 years ago when i had time to play with photoshop 😭

  • @TheHutchMusic
    @TheHutchMusic4 жыл бұрын

    Just to say this is an awesome channel. So informative, easy to follow and professionally done... I learned so much from you and I have been using PS for about 20 years but got stuck with the same old tools as a web designer. Now I am into photography I need to up my game and this channel is helping loads. Thank you.

  • @VijayKumar-su1hq
    @VijayKumar-su1hq5 жыл бұрын

    Love your work and I've started learning Photoshop with your tutorials. Thanks a lot.

  • @nabeelanees3559
    @nabeelanees35596 жыл бұрын

    Can you make videos on manipulation brother?

  • @PiXimperfect

    @PiXimperfect

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sure Nabeel, there are already 3 videos on manipulation in this channel. More to come soon!

  • @nabeelanees3559

    @nabeelanees3559

    6 жыл бұрын

    Okay thanks brother!

  • @papi1050

    @papi1050

    6 жыл бұрын

    He's not ur brothrr

  • @nabeelanees3559

    @nabeelanees3559

    6 жыл бұрын

    Flowey's hot jamz who the hell are you to tell this?

  • @papi1050

    @papi1050

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nabeel Anees dunno

  • @rodante.b1472
    @rodante.b14725 жыл бұрын

    what if the background image is colored?

  • @virtualwarp

    @virtualwarp

    5 жыл бұрын

    Make sure that it's not 😉

  • @laurahudson1477

    @laurahudson1477

    5 жыл бұрын

    I think you would still select the high, mid & low points and create a gradient map for the second image.

  • @highspeedfistfight
    @highspeedfistfight4 жыл бұрын

    Dude, this is amazing work. We all appreciate your tutorials! Keep up the kickass work.

  • @ThoughtsOfMyBrain
    @ThoughtsOfMyBrain6 жыл бұрын

    I can't even imagine better tutorials than the tutorials you make👌. I'm a really BIG fan of you!!!

  • @al3anood
    @al3anood5 жыл бұрын

    so fking hard thats why i hate photoshop

  • @yuzhuhiko

    @yuzhuhiko

    5 жыл бұрын

    keep it up.

  • @Shashank_Sharma99
    @Shashank_Sharma994 жыл бұрын

    Really man! Never seen such a proper vdo on Photoshop tutorial!!! The way you make things understand is fabulous bro! Keep it up

  • @nickiam_
    @nickiam_6 жыл бұрын

    You are amazing! Every lesson brings something new. Thank you.

  • @arafatkhan8809
    @arafatkhan88094 жыл бұрын

    You are the one and only perfect teacher I have ever seen. Thank you.

  • @DesignsnPrint
    @DesignsnPrint4 жыл бұрын

    You are an awesome teacher! There are so many things to learn in each tutorial.

  • @44883
    @448835 жыл бұрын

    This was amazing, thank you very much! Really well made video and detailed too. Congrats!

  • @TheVlinder1957
    @TheVlinder19573 жыл бұрын

    Love watching your tutorials. Clear and to the point.

  • @msfrank370
    @msfrank3706 жыл бұрын

    Bro I love you so much, your videos always help me a lot!

  • @PuzaExplores
    @PuzaExplores6 жыл бұрын

    Well this channel is superb. Each and every step is clear. No hassle in understanding. Keep it up Unmesh!!!

  • @Osmien118
    @Osmien1185 жыл бұрын

    bro... ive been watchin a few of your vids in a row now. this is brilliant, and you got my sub... keep up the amazing work!

  • @TheSmilingWeb
    @TheSmilingWeb5 жыл бұрын

    I love that multiply trick on the mask !! very helpful! thanks

  • @hamsandwich122
    @hamsandwich1226 жыл бұрын

    You are an amazing teacher and so easy to listen to! Thank you :) I learnt so much.

  • @syatoriefendi8410
    @syatoriefendi84104 жыл бұрын

    i love how you do a presentation Sir, that's make me more fun to follow your every step of the details

  • @zubovaka
    @zubovaka5 жыл бұрын

    OMG! Thank you for this tutorial! It helped me a lot.

  • @WhiteArrays
    @WhiteArrays5 жыл бұрын

    Damn.. I need to reinstall PS again after watching your tutorials. Awesome explanation, man! Subscribing now.

  • @smiff4748
    @smiff47485 жыл бұрын

    You are an excellent teacher and you have remarkable Photoshop skills. Its a pleasure to be taught by you.

  • @mariannaxc
    @mariannaxc5 жыл бұрын

    Wow, a lot of knowledge in very professional way! ❤️

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    @band1tt5 жыл бұрын

    you are the only channel where I start with liking the video before I watch it, and you never disappoint. You are awesome!

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    @halaboly89155 жыл бұрын

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    @Betuins5 жыл бұрын

    You really have it in you, the way you teach is amazing, quip up the great job, congrats!!

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    @jadesaa34054 жыл бұрын

    you are AWESOMEEEEEEE!!!!! Thank you for all of your videos! I learn more from you than my professors in college.

  • @Cre8tiveWoman
    @Cre8tiveWoman6 жыл бұрын

    Another awesome video tutorial! Just had so much fun following you step-by-step; learning a lot. Thanks so much Unmesh Dinda!

  • @kresimirkirasic5721
    @kresimirkirasic57215 жыл бұрын

    I could listen this guy read yellow pages and I'm sure it would still be interesting! Love your videos and tutorials. You're awesome teacher! :)

  • @claudiogoa8563
    @claudiogoa85635 жыл бұрын

    you are outstanding, thanks for the top quality instructables!!!!

  • @syedfawadhussainshah2633
    @syedfawadhussainshah26335 жыл бұрын

    You're a great teacher bro. Excellent explanations even for beginners.