Vignetting is a photo processing trick that has been around long before Adobe Camera Raw made it popular. It’s the process of putting a dark or light gradient-like coloring on the surrounding edges of your image – think along the lines of dodging or burning the edges of your photo. It’s actually a really nice [...]
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 is a downloadable PSD file that is compatable with versions CS3 and higher due to the use of Smart Filters. If you pick apart the PSD you will see how to recreate a simulated silver glitter texture using filters and layer styles. This is a psd with no notes so be sure to take [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This is a PSD file complete with notes and is compatible with all versions of Photoshop, CS or higher. With this file you will see how you can create a soft yet bright spotlight on your text. This is a pick apart psd with no notes so be sure to take a look at all [...]
This is a downloadable PDF document that contains five pages of some of the highlights to Adobe Bridge, Adobe Camera Raw, and Adobe Photoshop. This PDF was intended to be printed out so that you will always have a guide. This document is to be used as educational reference in regards to learning the beginning [...]
This just in! A new PS Cheat Sheet! I just received an email from a new friend – Sam from http://www.thumbgrid.com. He made this really amazing JPG cheat sheet that holds all the CS4 Filters and samples of each one! And Sam has been generous enough to ask me if I would share it with all [...]
This is a downloadable PDF document that contains a list of what I feel to be are the most commonly used keyboard shortcuts for the Photoshop program. This list was intended to be printed out so that you will always have a guide. This list to be used as educational reference in regards to learning [...]
This is a downloadable PDF document that contains a list of what I feel to be are the most commonly used vocabulary words for the Photoshop program, including file formats. This list was intended to be printed out so that you will always have a guide. This list to be used as educational reference in [...]
