Hot Photoshop How-Tos
How To: Pixel stretch
Another NewDarkRoom.com Video tutorial. This tutorial will show you how to get more room out of your photo booth by hiding all the unwanted parts past your seamless paper. As usual you will be able to find a more detailed larger video at our website.
How To: Chroma key in Photoshop
See how to use chroma keying in Photoshop. This technique is most often used to remove green screen backgrounds from images.
How To: Miniaturize things in Photoshop
Turn something BIG, small! This video goes over how you can use Photoshop to minaturize things.
How To: Use paths and masks to not suck at Photoshop
Strap on your stupid and get at it. Here's some big boy Photoshop work to ready this photo for eBay because you no longer need a wedding ring. Use paths and masks to fix up your photo. Cause there's no denying she left you for someone with more baby making man batter.
How To: Colorize photos in Photoshop
In this video series, watch as Gary Zier teaches how to colorize a black and white photo in Adobe Photoshop. Get tips on different tools for photo editing. learn how to edit colors, add layers, how to correct mistakes, how to add colors to eyes and other detailed areas, how to open and save the project, and how to blend colors together.
How To: Not suck at Photoshop and remove a wedding band
Here's episode three of the delightfully demented video tutorial, You Suck at Photoshop. Get rid of your dirty liar ring with Photoshop and Dane Cook. Use the clone stamp tool and manually sample from a similar area. Thank you MyDamnChannel.com! Erase 7 years of marriage in no time!
How To: Make business cards in Photoshop
In this video series, watch as computer expert Gary Zier teaches how to design a graphical business card in Photoshop. Learn how to apply effects and text, how to create masks, and how to resize images in Photoshop. Get tips on how to save a business card as a signature in your email.
How To: Not suck at Photoshop & put the cat in a bag
Donnie Hoyle shows you how to fix mistakes you've made in life using Adobe Photoshop. Here he puts an unwanted rescue cat in a plastic bag and replaces its carpet shadow with an unidentifiable stain.
How To: Not suck at Photoshop and vandalize a VW bus
Donnie Hoyle pulls a digital end-around on a restraining order and vandalizes a Vanagon. This teaches you how to use the warp and distort tools in Adobe Photoshop. It also uses Adobe Bridge.
How To: Use Adobe Lightroom software
In this video series our expert, Brandon Sarkis will show you how to use and customize the lightroom interface, how to use the modules and their control bars, and how to use stacks. He will also show you how to import and export images, how to use keywords, and how to use collections.
How To: Use the Slice tool in Photoshop CS2
Slow-loading pages could easily turn off your website visitors. Therefore, if you have a large image on your web page you might want to slice it into different parts to help the page load faster. In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to use the Slice tool to do that. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Use the Slice tool in Photoshop CS2.
How To: Use the Burn, Dodge & Sponge tools in Photoshop CS2
In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to use the Burn, Dodge and Sponge tools. Learn how to create a certain look with these great tools. The main idea is to experiment! Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Use the Burn, Dodge & Sponge tools in Photoshop CS2.
How To: Use layers in Photoshop CS2
Photoshop's layers Palette is a powerful tool that allows you do many special things to your layered compositions. In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to use layers, including how to delete, lock, and unlock layers. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Use layers in Photoshop CS2 - Part 1 of 2.
How To: Use Quick Masking layers in Photoshop CS2
In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to use Quick Masking layers. Learn how to edit a quick masking layer, and how to combine image and mask together. Masks will always sit in the second channel of the layers'stack. Make sure to hit "play tutorial" in the top left corner of the video to start the video. There is no sound, so you'll need to watch the pop-up directions. Use Quick Masking layers in Photoshop CS2.
How To: Load and play actions in Photoshop CS2
In this video tutorial you will learn to load and play actions in Photoshop CS2. Actions are sets of recorded commands. They are particularly useful to perform repetitive or multi-stepped tasks. The examples in the video are available if you are a member, but even if you're not, the process you learn is the same for any action you want to import or use.
How To: Use Photoshop to make a forum signature graphic
If you like participating in online forums, you might want to have your very own signature graphic. In this video tutorial you will learn how to create one using Photoshop. If you want to promote a blog, using a signature graphic might be a good idea.
How To: Create non-uniform vignette image effects in Photoshop
In this video tutorial you will learn to use the lasso tool to create a non-uniform vignette on your images. Learn to set the feather radius and the Hue/Saturation tool. Knowledge of layers is essential to fully understand the tutorial.
How To: Make a picture look like a painting with Photoshop
In perhaps 'the laziest tutorial ever' Jimmy R shows you how to filter a photograph with photoshop to make it look like a painting.
How To: Use the Clone Stamp tool to remove parts of an image
Does your one and only photo of a particular event contains things or people that you don't want to be there? Well, perhaps it's time to solve your problem. In this video tutorial you will learn to use the clone stamp tool to remove parts of an image that you don't want in Photoshop. Use the Clone Stamp tool to remove parts of an image.
How To: Sharpen images with Photoshop's Luminosity filter
In this video tutorial you will learn to sharpen an image with Luminosity and Unsharp Mask filter in Photoshop. Remember to zoom in to your images at 100% view before beginning the process. You will learn that the Unsharp Mask filter gives you good control on the overall result. Sharpen images with Photoshop's Luminosity filter.
How To: Make emoticons with Photoshop and ImageReady
This video will show you how to make emotional icon, emoticons, with Adobe Photoshop and ImageReady. You can use these emoticons with Yahoo instant messenger and aim. Make emoticons with Photoshop and ImageReady.
How To: Make a skewed horizon line straight in Adobe Photoshop
Do some of your pictures appear just a little bit lopsided or skewed? Learn how you can make a skewed horizon or other line straight with Adobe Photoshop.
How To: Create an optical illusion with Photoshop
Want to trick your eyes? Follow the step by step instructions on how to create a polka dot optical illusion using Adobe Photoshop. Create an optical illusion with Photoshop.
How To: Create a flaming text effect with Adobe Photoshop
Make your text distinctive and exciting with Photoshop text effects- learn how to make your words appear to be on fire.
How To: Create a partial black & white image in Photoshop
Customize your digital images and graphics - you can create a partial black and white effect in Photoshop Elements with these simple steps.
How To: Color correct with Photoshop
This video demonstrates how to correct the color of a photo using Photoshop. The video shows you how to pick the correct photo filter, finding the correct color, and finally correcting the color of the photo.
How To: Change hair color with Photoshop using the brush tool
You can learn how to change hair color with Photoshop. You can turn a brunette into a redhead. You use the brush tool over the area you want to colorize.
How To: Colorize black and white photos with Photoshop
Amazing instructional that shows how easy it is to add color to a black and white photograph in Photoshop. Little Photoshop experience required to pull this off!
How To: Wrap a logo around a photo in Photoshop
In this tutorial you will learn to wrap a logo around a photographed object in Photoshop. Learn to work with smart objects and label grid to do the job. However, some of the initial steps are not shown in this video, so you might want to listen closely to the narration about the preparation work.
How To: Whiten and improve teeth with Photoshop
Nobody wants to look bad in their bridal photos. But what if you have really bad teeth? In this video tutorial you will learn to whiten teeth or fix teeth for a perfect pearly white smile in every photograph.
How To: Create a Web 2.0 reflective logo in Photoshop
In this video tutorial you will learn to use Photoshop to create a shiny reflective logo in a web 2.0 style. Not sure what Web 2.0 is? It generally refers to a perceived second generation of web-based communities and hosted services — such as social-networking sites, wikis and folksonomies — which facilitate collaboration and sharing between users.
How To: Create vector art in Photoshop
Vector graphics are ideal for simple or composite drawings that need to be device-independent or do not need to achieve photo-realism. This video takes a look at what types of manipulation to vector art are possible via Photoshop. Adam Hay really recommends using Illustrator to create vector art because Photoshop is not made to handle vector graphics, but if you want to do it, this video will show you how. Create vector art in Photoshop.
How To: Turn a photo into a wall painting using Photoshop
In this video you will learn to use Photoshop to turn a photograph into a wall painting. Learn to use cutout filter to enhance the effect. Remember to experiment with different blending modes for your own project!
How To: Create text on a path in Photoshop
Have you ever wondered how to create meandering text or text that doesn't go horizontally from left to right? You will need a path to do the trick. In this video tutorial you will learn the basics of putting text on a path in Adobe Photoshop. Create text on a path in Photoshop.
How To: Create a stylized two-tone color photo in Photoshop
Want to create unusual effects on your photos? In this video tutorial you will learn to create a stylized portrait using a two-tone rendering. Learn to mask by color range and to blend with control. This video will give you a good grasp of the manipulation tools available so make sure you experiment with them for yourself.
How To: Straghten and resize a slanted image in Photoshop
In this video you will learn to straighten and resize a slanted image in Photoshop. Learn how to use Rotate Canvas, marquee tool or crop tool to do the job. Experiment what you learn with any old photographs you might have!
How To: Soften portrait images with diffusion in Photoshop
In this video tutorial you will learn to soften portrait images with diffusion. You will need the Channels palette to do the trick. Learn also to adjust the level of Gaussian blur.
How To: Smooth out the edges of shapes in Photoshop
This simple video tutorial shows how you can smooth out the edges of shapes that would otherwise have jagged edges. The trick is very useful for your own drawings, or for making website designs look better. It involves the use of gassian blur. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to smooth edges in Photoshop. Smooth out the edges of shapes in Photoshop.
How To: Create smooth wires in Photoshop
In this video tutorial you will learn to make smooth wires in Photoshop. The trick uses the pen tool and strokes. If you have always wondered how the pen tool works, then you have to watch this one!
How To: Simulate a pencil drawing in Photoshop
In this video tutorial you will learn to simulate a pencil drawing in Photoshop. You will need a stylus to fully benefit from the tutorial. The harder you press with your stylus, the darker the line gets. Simulate a pencil drawing in Photoshop.