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Using a gradient and the Render> Difference Clouds filter, we can quickly create a number of different types of backgrounds. Continue Reading »
Photoshop makes it easy to create a single image that contains different versions of the same original. In this example, we’ll borrow a page from Andy Warhol and create four different monotone versions of a photograph, combined into a single image. Continue Reading »
Changing hair color is often simply a matter of adding a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer. However, when the hair needs substantial lightening, such as when converting from brunette to blond, the Selective Color command may be more effective. Continue Reading »
It’s simple to convert a square picture to a round picture by simply making a circular selection and adding a mask. Continue Reading »
It’s happened to most of us at one time or another. We drag a layer from the layers palette to the window of another image to copy it and –surprise!– it’s WAY too big. Here’s a way to make sure that doesn’t happen again. Continue Reading »
Adding a reflection can change the appearance of a surface dramatically. Rather than a flat, boring surface, you can give the illusion of shine or polish. Continue Reading »
Photoshop’s Quick Mask mode enables you to create smooth transitions between images on different layers with extraordinary control. Continue Reading »
You’ve recorded a lot of custom Actions in Photoshop 7. You’re a fiend for a good layer style and have collected dozens and dozens of them. Continue Reading »
Adobe’s recent announcement of Photoshop CS (not “8″) was welcomed by many. There are lots of powerful new features and capabilities. But let’s take a look to see if this upgrade is right for you.
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The heart of Photoshop 7’s powerful new paint engine is the Brushes palette. Continue Reading »
Corey shares another way to get a cool 3D light beam effect.
Corey finishes up the Olympic-inspired design that he began last week in Part 1.
The Olympic-inspired tutorial will be coming in two parts. Stop by next week for the conclusion to this video.
This week’s tutorial deals with creating masks for complicated images by using channels.
You can open RAW images in Camera Raw right from Bridge in Photoshop CS3. This frees up Photoshop to continue working on your files while they’re being processed in Camera Raw. Just select one or more images in Bridge, Control-click (PC: Right-click) on them, and choose Open in Camera Raw. This will open the image(s) in Bridge’s Camera Raw rather than Photoshop. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Command-R (PC: Ctrl-R).