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“Dear Firgs, I love your site and would like to build one like it. Where do you suggest I start?”
This is the second most popular email that I receive, and I have to say, it’s one of the ones that I love to answer. When I started this website I had virtually no clue [...]

Recoloring objects is one of the most popular Photoshop tricks in the history of the program. However, I have always had issues with Replace Color ever since it’s arrival. I have never felt like it does a good job when recoloring an object. Sometimes it works great, but it’s almost never a sure thing and [...]

This tutorial will teach you how to create two stage lights in the on and off positions from scratch. It is part two of a tutorial series. Part three will include taking your lights and the curtain from part one and putting them together for animation. This tutorial is compatible with Photoshop versions CS2 and [...]

This tutorial will teach you how to create a red curtain that might resemble one that you would see on a stage. It is part one of a tutorial series. Part two will include stage lights and how to create them from scratch. This tutorial is compatible with Photoshop versions CS2 and higher.
Ok, let’s get [...]

Having your flowers silhouetted on a black background can be a very dramatic effect. It is also one that is quite popular as it really makes the details pop out at you. But who has time to make all of those detailed masks and selections? With this quick trick, you’ll be able to get this [...]

I found this image of a Windows Vista Wallpaper made by Pher-D on deviantArt (who’s work is pretty spectacular and you should all go check him out). Anyway, I thought this look was pretty interesting. I liked the rainbow ribbon background and the classic reflection is always a popular look. I thought to myself, I [...]

 
Animation is becoming more and more popular. And the simplest form of animation is something you can achieve in Photoshop. But although lots of people try their had at this, very few people get it right. So for this tutorial we’re going to talk about what goes into the basics of animation and I will [...]

I love color correction. It is one of the most challenging tasks and can quite often be difficult to master so I am always looking for ways to make is simpler. This "quick fix" is not an exact correction, but it’s a great start and works wonderfully for when you’re in a rush. And I’ll [...]

Turning a shape into a brush is a trick that is often used by many designers. But in this tutorial I am going to show you how to do the reverse by taking a brush and turning it into a custom shape that has that cut-out poster feel to it. For this tutorial I am [...]