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Transformers, Part 1

 

In this two-part tutorial, Corey begins creating the Transformers logo from this summer’s upcoming blockbuster.

 

Corey Barker

Corey Barker is Executive Producer of PlanetPhotoshop.com and is an Education and Curriculum Developer for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals. Corey has also made numerous appearances on the highly rated podcast, PhotoshopUser TV, and is co-host of Layers TV.

17 Comments

  1. Ritchie said on — June 19, 2009 @ 1:28 pm

    great tutorial corey cant wait for part 2 woohoo

  2. Narendra.s.v said on — June 19, 2009 @ 1:33 pm

    That’s pretty cool so far :) cant wait to see the 2nd part.

    But i guess the image looks pretty cool before the displacement. Of course i haven’t seen the trailer ;)

  3. Mario said on — June 19, 2009 @ 2:28 pm

    Got to admit thats pretty cool. Your amazing. Great tutorials.

  4. Jesse said on — June 19, 2009 @ 2:53 pm

    Hey Corey, one of these days you should show how to draw a transformer! That would be long, but extremely cool!

  5. cad said on — June 19, 2009 @ 2:58 pm

    Awesome tutorial, can’t wait fort two! :)

  6. Snowman said on — June 19, 2009 @ 6:25 pm

    Hey wow, this is awesome, just like your other tutorials!
    I can’t wait for part 2!

    Corey, you rule!

  7. jadee said on — June 20, 2009 @ 7:36 am

    very nice corey

  8. Connor said on — June 21, 2009 @ 7:32 am

    If you clip the metal layer into the shape layer then merge them it saves you having to delete/hide the original two layers.

  9. b said on — June 22, 2009 @ 6:37 am

    @ Connor yes and no cos it wont retain the shape

  10. b said on — June 22, 2009 @ 6:49 am

    Connor

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  12. Chirag said on — June 24, 2009 @ 4:32 pm

    That movie was amazing (despite its terrible ratings). I can’t wait until the next part.

  13. Tavis Glover said on — June 25, 2009 @ 1:13 am

    Cool! I have never really used displacement maps, but this is a great way to get a unique textures. Thanks! Gotta watch part 2 now!

  14. Chris said on — July 8, 2009 @ 1:48 am

    Hey.

    I am having a problem because I can’t Ctrl+click on the logo so I can’t get the metal layer to show..
    HELP PLEASE!

    Thanks.

  15. ry said on — July 26, 2009 @ 12:47 am

    hey nice tutorial corey
    is that possible to make an animation as the deceptions logo is getting broken into pieces

  16. David said on — August 29, 2009 @ 2:15 pm

    This`s the best tut ever thankz a lot…

  17. Predator said on — September 8, 2009 @ 12:08 pm

    Thank you Corey , your tutorias helped me very much learing photoshop .

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