Recently Popular Tutorials for July 15th, 2006
Jul 15
Glass Ball
In this tutorial we're going to make a glass ball. The main goal of this Photoshop tutorial is that you get an idea how to approach this. It's not that important to remember all settings, but it's more important that you understand what's exactly happening.
Jul 15
Measuring multiple dimensions
In photoshop the measuring tool (I) has a hidden feature. Drag one measuring line and than press Alt (Option) to drag a second one from one of the ends of the first one and measure a second dimension. In the info palette you will be able to read the two dimensions as well as the [...]
Jul 15
Finding the correct layer blending mode
Most of the time when I'm trying to find a specific desired effect I would go through several layer blending modes. This can mean a lot of clicking if done from the tiny drop down menu. I would have to focus to the menu to remember where I was.
Jul 15
Type mask made easy
Filling big bold type with an image can be a useful technique to inject some life into a boring title. Here is how to do it effectively, so that the type and the image both remain editable.
Jul 15
Anatomy of an Icon
This tutorial will follow the construction of an Icon for an imaginary application called “Keyfob”. We’ll say that it’s an application for locking and unlocking the Mac remotely. This is partly inspired by a process where someone managed to put their Mac to sleep using a mobile phone.
Jul 15
Non-Destructive Editing
This Photoshop tutorial describes how to retouch photographs without ever touching the original. The same techniques can be used for any graphic design, not just photographs.
Jul 15
Explosion Effect
In this Photoshop tutorial we're going to create exploding clouds or whatever you want to call it. The strength of this tutorial is that the effects are easily adjustable and this Photoshop technique is also well suited to create animated explosion effects in ImageReady.
Jul 15
Layer Groups
Layer Groups are a great way to get your layers organized. The following image contains about 115 layers. Most of these layers however are hidden inside 11 Layer Groups . This has several advantages and some of which might not all be that obvious. For one thing it makes it easier to get things organized.
Jul 15
Beauty Retouching
Photoshop 911 calls are numerous wanting to know how to remove blemishes from photos, give skin the fashion magazine look, or just how to get that certain glamorous fashion look.
