Hot Photoshop How-Tos

How To: Add keylines and borders to your images in Adobe Photoshop Elements

Interested in adding a keyline or border to an image? With PSE, it's easy. And this clip will teach you what you need to know. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create a sunset effect with radial gradients in Adobe Photoshop

Want to add a sunset effect to a given digital image? This clip will teach you what you need to know. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create a pop art-style poster effect in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS5

Want to create a Warhol-style pop-art effect in Adobe Photoshop? This clip will teach you what you need to know. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create a play button icon in Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5

Want to create a play button for a media player? With Adobe Illustrator, it's easy! This clip will teach you what you need to know. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular vector graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create deep blue skies in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS5

Want to enhance the a drab sky in one of your digital pictures? With Adobe Photoshop, it's easy! This clip will teach you what you need to know. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create black and white edge masks in Adobe Photoshop Elements

Searching for a primer on how to create masks within Adobe PSE? This clip will teach you what you need to know. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Choose the right brush shape for the job in Photoshop

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to choose the best brush shape for your application in Adobe Photoshop CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Make a cool 3D ball in Adobe Photoshop

If you're interested in learning how to create certain things in Adobe Photoshop, check out this next tutorial. In this video you'll find out how you can easily create a 3D ball using the popular program. It's not too difficult to create and may come in handy when looking for a job or just wanting to have some fun. So good luck, pay attention, and enjoy!

How To: Simulate the texture of canvas in Adobe Photoshop CS5

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a realistic canvas texture within Adobe Photoshop CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Adjust brush tool color behavior in Photoshop CS5

In this tutorial, you'll learn to adjust color behavior when using the mixer brush tool in Adobe Photoshop CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Use the 3D Brush Preview feature in Photoshop CS5

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to take advantage of the 3D Brush Preview feature in Adobe Photoshop CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create Apple's aqua wallpaper in Photoshop

In this tutorial, we learn how to create Apple's aqua wallpaper in Photoshop. First, create a new canvas in the dimensions you choose. Now, go to the paint pallet and choose a color. Click on ok, then start to paint your background. Select the pen tool, then draw a line from left the right on the canvas. Now, change the color of this shape to white. Now, change the fill of the layer to 10-30%. Now, double click on the layer and make the stroke white and add a drop shadow to 40 pixels and 20% ...

How To: Use color options in Photoshop Elements 4

This video tutorial belongs to the software category which is going to show you how to use color options in Photoshop Elements 4. This version of Photoshop includes color settings that help you to control the way in which the colors in your photos are managed from capture to editing to printing. To use the options menu, click on edit > color settings. Now you get a dialog box with 4 options. Check the option that you want and click OK. Let's say you select the 'allow me to choose' option. Fli...

How To: Remove a scar in Photoshop

In this tutorial, we learn how to remove a scar in Photoshop. First, select the magnifying glass to zoom in on the area you are working on. Next, select the paperclip icon, the select the second brush. Now, come to the edge of the scar and drag across the around the entire scar. Come back around, then the scar will be highlighted. Now click down and hold the image highlighted, and you can smooth out the skin and it will disappear. Next, do this on the other side of the face to remove the rest...

How To: Get free custom brushes for Adobe Photoshop CS3

In this tutorial, we learn how to get free custom brushes for Adobe Photoshop CS3. Go to the website, BrushesDownload. on this site, you will see a large selection of different brushes you can download. You will be able to open the zip file that they come in, so make sure you have that software beforehand. When you find a brush you like, download it and then you will be able to use it in Photoshop. There are free software programs you can download to unload these brushes, including the websit...

How To: Color correct product shots in Photoshop

Yanik Chauvin teaches us how to color correct product shots in Photoshop in this tutorial. First, remove some of the black from the image by using your crop tool. After this, if your image is too wide, duplicate your layer and use the marquee tool to edit. Remove any dust spots from your image, to make it look more clear so you have an image that is impeccable. You can do this by creating a new layer and then adding a feather to the image. Continue to go through the editing tools available un...

How To: Use the main menu functions in Photoshop CS3

In this tutorial, we learn how to use the main menu functions in Photoshop CS3. All of your main menus are up on the top toolbar. There will be a drop down list for each different tab you select. When you create a new document, you will be prompted with a dialogue box that asks you how you want your page to be set up. Change the preferences to fit how you want your page to look. When you have changed all of your different settings, click on "ok" and you will be brought to your new document cr...

How To: Get an awesome digital portrait backdrop in Photosho

In this tutorial, we learn how to get a digital portrait backdrop in Photoshop. First, start by using the erase tool to remove the background from around the object completely. After this, fill in the background with the desired backdrop. Next, use the blending tool to blend the object's sides in with the backdrop, for a seamless look. Continue to do this for the entire object, cleaning up any blurry spots that you see as well. When you are finished, your object will have a new background and...

How To: Draw Iron Man from scratch in Photoshop

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Iron Man from scratch in Photoshop. Begin by drawing an outline of the entire Iron Man with a light gray pencil in this program. After you have done this, use a black paintbrush and draw over the lines to make cleaner marks. Next, start to fill in details on the body, such as the metal parts, bolts, and facial features. After this, use red and yellow paint brushes to paint the different colors onto the suit. Next, use a black spray paint brush to color b...

How To: Give someone a headache in Photoshop

Use two photos, a main image and a photo of a cracked egg which will be your source of the headache. Drag the egg into the main image by holding down the shift key. Resize the egg. Change the opacity down to 50%. Zoom out. Command T flips the image. Hold option and right click. Position the image. Add layer mask icon. Bring back to 100%. Brush. Go to color palate and make sure black paint is on. Paint away all, but the cracked part of the egg. Add the black and white layer, only the egg porti...

How To: Use Photoshop CS3 to change the color of someone's eye

In this tutorial, we learn how to use Photoshop CS3 to change the color of someone's eye. First, open up your picture in Photoshop and zoom in on the eye. After this, use the lasso tool to surround the entire eye and then press All+J to start a new layer. Next, move the colors on the eye to change what color you see. Next, you will be able to change the hue and brightness of the picture until it is the exact color that you want. When you are finished with both of the eyes, make sure to save i...

How To: Design a club flyer for print in Adobe Photoshop

This is a multi-part tutorial from Wikkid Things that shows you how to make a club flyer design in Photoshop. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Recreate the Iron Man 2 title logo in Adobe Photoshop

In this clip, you'll learn how to recreate the typographic texture of the Iron Man 2 logo. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create Scarface-style poster art effect in Photoshop

In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to use Photoshop to generate Scarface-style poster art. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Make art with nondestructive layer masks in Photoshop

In this clip, you'll learn how to use nondestructive layer masks in Adobe Photoshop to create modern-looking posters and backgrounds. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create a depth of field effect in Adobe Photoshop

Want to simulate depth of field after the fact? With Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS5, it's easy. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create grungy, distressed poster art in Photoshop

Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Posterize images for a comic book effect in Photoshop

In this clip, you'll learn how to create a simple comic book effect in Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: CreateSin City-style images in Adobe Photoshop

In this clip, you'll learn how to create a Sin City comic book effect within Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Create a grindhouse-style movie poster in Photoshop

In this tutorial, you'll see how to create a grindhouse-style movie poster using Adobe Photoshop. This clip will teach you what you need to know. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Restore and colorize black & white photos in Photoshop

In this three-part tutorial series, you'll learn how to touch up and colorize a black-and-white photograph in Adobe Photoshop. This clip will teach you what you need to know. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch...

How To: Create a desaturated portrait effect in Photoshop CS4

This clip will teach you how to create an eye-catching desaturated portrait effect in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Make a glowing light stroke effect in Adobe Photoshop

In this clip, you'll learn how to create a glowing beam of light in Adobe Photoshop CS3, CS4 or CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editing software or a seasoned professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with the program and its various features and filters, you're sure to be well served by this video tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video guide.

How To: Make realistic 3D shuriken with Photoshop & Cinema 4D

In this four-part tutorial, you'll learn how to create realistic 3D ninja throwing stars with Adobe Photoshop and Cinema 4D. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this free video software tutorial. For more information, including complete instructions, watch this 3D modeler's guide.