Hot Photoshop How-Tos
How To: Auto-align layers in Photoshop CS3
Ever wanted to combine two continuous images together? What if the two images' edges don't match? In this video tutorial you will learn to solve the problem by auto-aligning layers in Photoshop CS3. This is a new tool so it's not backwards compatable.
How To: Do selective coloring in Photoshop
In this video tutorial you will learn how to perform selective coloring in Photoshop. Learn to take one part of a photo and make it a separate color from the rest of the image. This cool trick uses the history brush. Do selective coloring in Photoshop.
How To: Create cartoon landscapes using Photoshop
Have you ever wanted to create cartoon landscapes using Photoshop but don't know how? In this video tutorial you will learn how to create simple cartoon-like backgrounds and landscapes from within Photoshop. Learn to use the pen tool to create a work path. Create cartoon landscapes using Photoshop.
How To: Get started with Photoshop's pen tool
To many Photoshop beginners the pen tool is a hard-to-grasp mystery. What they do not know is that pen tool offers the most flexible way to manipulate lines and images. This video tutorial will try to demystify the infamous Pen tool. Get started with Photoshop's pen tool.
How To: Use the vanishing point filter in Photoshop CS3
In this video podcast you will learn how to use the vanishing point filter in CS3. The filter has gotten even better in Photoshop CS3. Now you can connect non-perpendicular surfaces and wrap an image around multiple surfaces at a time.
How To: Adjust curves in Photoshop
In this video you will learn about adjusting curves in Photoshop. Curves can be used to adjust the over-all contrast or tonal range, and color. These changes can be made with with great precision, and can dramatically improve even photos that appear unusable. This video is geared towards beginner users. Adjust curves in Photoshop.
How To: Improve your cloning technique in Photoshop
In this video we will look at a quick and simple cloning technique in Photoshop. You will learn to use the Clone Stamp and Polygonal Lasso Tools to make cloning out pixels much easier. Remember to apply the cool trick to improve your next cloning task! Improve your cloning technique in Photoshop.
How To: Light up a lighthouse in a photo using Photoshop
In this video tutorial we will see how Stuart Little "lights up" a lighthouse inside a photo. You will learn how to use the lighting filter command within Photoshop to do the trick. After learning it, don't hesitate to experiment on "lighting" other buildings! Click on the screenshot of the video and it will generate a larger pop-up of the actual video. Light up a lighthouse in a photo using Photoshop.
How To: Move a layer mask in Photoshop
This is a short video tutorial from Stuart Little showing you how to move a layer mask between different layers. You can do it simply by holding down the Command key (for Macs) or Control key (for PCs) as you click and move the mask layer to the intended layers. Watch the video, and try it yourself! Click on the small video window and it will open in a larger Flash pop-up. Move a layer mask in Photoshop.
How To: Use a Photoshop adjustment layer to modify colors
Do you want to turn an ordinary photo into a surrealistic image? You could simply do it by changing its color. In this video tutorial you will learn to use a Photoshop adjustment layer to modify the colors in a photograph. Use a Photoshop adjustment layer to modify colors.
How To: Edit JPG files in Camera Raw CS3
The camera raw functionality in Adobe Photoshop provides fast and easy access within Photoshop to the "raw" image formats produced by many leading professional and midrange digital cameras. By working with these "digital negatives," you can achieve the results you want with greater artistic control and flexibility while still maintaining the original "raw" files. In this video tutorial Scott Kelby explains how to edit JPG images using camera raw adjustments. Edit JPG files in Camera Raw CS3.
How To: Use Photoshop's Apply Image dialog box
Apply Image is a feature that's not new in Photoshop, yet many users are unfamiliar with it. It’s typically used for quick compositing, but it also provides the capability to blend a color channel into an image. In this video tutorial you will learn to use Photoshop's Apply Image dialog box and set of tools for various effects. Use Photoshop's Apply Image dialog box.
How To: Draw Superman using Photoshop
Need Superman in you life, but you can only find Clark Kent? Find out how to use Adobe Photoshop to create a realistic drawing of Superman. Draw Superman using Photoshop.
How To: Transform a picture using pencil sketch in Photoshop
Have a photo that you really love, but you want to give it more character by making it look like a drawing? This video will teach you how to use Adobe Photoshop to make your pictures look pencil sketches. Audio is unavailable so you must watch closely.
How To: Stencil graffiti art in Photoshop
Want to turn any photo into a stencil for graffiti? This video will show you how to apply effects in Adobe Photoshop and print and cut out the correct pieces so that you have a perfect stencil for making great graffiti art. Stencil graffiti art in Photoshop.
How To: Make satin silk with Photoshop
Want to make some great looking satin silk on your computer screen? Watch this video to find out how using Adobe Photoshop. Make satin silk with Photoshop.
How To: Join split pictures in Photoshop
Have a two picture of a landscape that you want to turn into one photo? This video will show you how to arrange two pictures into one by using one of one of Adobe Photoshop's most handy features: photomerge! Join split pictures in Photoshop.
How To: Draw a sun in Photoshop
Want to shed some light on your Adobe Photoshop skills? This tutorial will teach you how to draw a sun in Photoshop CS2. Draw a sun in Photoshop.
How To: Make a planet's surface with Photoshop
Want to create the surface of the moon on your computer screen? This tutorial will show you show to use Adobe Photoshop to make a planet. Make a planet's surface with Photoshop.
How To: Make liquid metal using Photoshop
Want to make a metal blob using Adobe Photoshop? This is a very cool how-to video for those into digital manipulation. This will teach you how to make liquid metal. Make liquid metal using Photoshop.
How To: Create a Polaroid effect using Photoshop
This tutorial is somewhat subjective but the idea is that it will show you how to make a photo or image look like it was taken with a Polaroid camera. It's a great idea, if you didn't originally shoot the image with a Polaroid camera. Create a Polaroid effect using Photoshop.
How To: Replace images within monitor displays in Photoshop
This is a great tutorial for commercial photographers because it will show you the steps needed to replace a monitor display within an image. Basically, lcd computer screens when photographed, often dont show their screen image, and this tutorial will show you how to replace it!
How To: Create clouds in Photoshop
This Photoshop tutorial gives you some great tips on how to use the cloud filter correctly to add clouds to your image. One great tip included, is using the bounding box to add perspective to the clouds.
How To: Reduce shadow noise using Photoshop
Do you ever get digital noise in dark suits or shadows? This tutorial will show you how to tone down the noise specifically in the shadows using Photoshop.
How To: Find the space monkey screen in Photoshop CS2
Yes, you read that right! There's a hidden space monkey screen option in Photoshop CS2 that will change the default image when Photoshop is loading. Watch this video and see just how to find it! The video was made around Easter, so it's a Photoshop Easter Hunt! Find the space monkey screen in Photoshop CS2.
How To: Create TV scan lines using Photoshop
TV scan lines are soon to be a thing of the past as Catheo Ray Tube type televisions are replaced with Plasma and LCD screens. That said, for any of you who may for some strange reason MISS the CRT scan lines, this tutorial will show you how to create them on an image using Photoshop. Create TV scan lines using Photoshop.
How To: Use black & white adjustment layers in Photoshop
This tutorial will show you how to use the new Black & White adjustment layer found in Adobe Photoshop CS 3. You'll also get some cool tips on keeping or adding color to get a real pop to your pictures! If you watch the full video, the end has a section on creating a distressed edge. Lots to learn in this video! Use black & white adjustment layers in Photoshop.
How To: Blur text in Photoshop without rasterizing it
This video will show you how to blur text using Photoshop without having to rasterize it. Rasterizing is an older process that used to be required for blurring, but is no more! This method, called blurry live type can be used in any version of Photoshop. Blur text in Photoshop without rasterizing it.
How To: Create a reflection in Photoshop
This Photoshop tutorial was created in HD resolution so it's as good as looking at your own screen! Follow along and learn how to create reflections or mirroring effects for images or text. The tutorial looks great, I wish all the tutorials were done at this resolution. Create a reflection in Photoshop.
How To: Create a microscopic view effect using Photoshop
Using the blend modes in the brush tool, you will learn how to make an image that looks like you're looking through a microscope. We're not sure what you can do with this, but it's still pretty cool. Create a microscopic view effect using Photoshop.
How To: Create a TV scanline effect using Photoshop
Some of you may be too young to remember television that didn't come in perfectly, but this tutorial will help recreate the effect. Watch and see how to add a tv scanline effect to an image using Adobe Photoshop. Create a TV scanline effect using Photoshop.
How To: Create 3D looking textures in Photoshop
This tutorial will show you how to quickly use clouds and other tools to create a texture with some nice dimension to it. This is a great starter example, and we suggest you experiment with colors and variations of your own! Create 3D looking textures in Photoshop.
How To: Create a burning bevel effect in Photoshop
For all you artists who can't get enough fire in your layout designs, this tutorial will teach you how to create a burning bevel effect in Adobe Photoshop. Create a burning bevel effect in Photoshop.
How To: Create fire using Photoshop
This tutorial will demonstrate how to use the tools available in Adobe Photoshop to create fire without having to resort to plug-ins. A lot of tools are needed for this effect and some of them are the liquify command, gaussian blur, wind, rotating canvas back and forth and repeating filters. With so much covered, you'll be sure to learn something new from this video. Create fire using Photoshop.
How To: Revive under-exposed images using Photoshop CS
This tutorial will teach you how to brighten and revive under-exposed pictures by using the Histogram tool and the Highlight and Shadow adjustment tool in Photoshop CS. This is a pretty cool visualization of how to redistribute pixels and color correction. Revive under-exposed images using Photoshop CS.
How To: Use the lens blur filter in Photoshop CS
This tutorial will teach you how to use the lens blur filter in Photoshop CS. This is a good tool to know when you want to fake depth of field and other effects in your pictures. Use the lens blur filter in Photoshop CS.
How To: Add rain to any image in Photoshop
We're not sure why you'd want to turn a picture of a sunny day into one of rain, but if you do, this is the tutorial for you! Learn how to simulate rain using Photoshop with this clear and concise video. Add rain to any image in Photoshop.
How To: Convert an image to sepia toning in Photoshop
This clear tutorial will explain how the sepia toning technique works and how to nondestructively convert a grayscale or black and white image to a sepia toned image. For the archivist in all of us, you'll have historical looking pictures in no time! Convert an image to sepia toning in Photoshop.
How To: Make fake fog in Photoshop
Learn how to create artificial fog out of cloud layers in Photoshop. Turn any day in to a gloomy foggy day with this trick, of course it will be easier if you start with an already "cloudy" picture. Well paced, and well articulated, this tutorial will be easy to follow. Make fake fog in Photoshop.
How To: Create 2D flames in Photoshop
This is a tutorial from Jeff Bensch that has been customized by the creator to show you how to create vector based flames in Photoshop. Make sure to download the fonts from the links below the tutorial first. These are some cool flames for all you hot rod fanatics. Create 2D flames in Photoshop.