Photoshop How-Tos
How To: Vignette an image in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS5
Learn how to create a vignette effect within Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS5 with this handy video guide. 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: Soften skin with the Adobe Photoshop high-pass filter
This quick video tutorial demonstrates how to use the Photohsop high-pass filter to soften skin/images without losing detail or blurring pictures. 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: Sharpen a photograph in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or CS5
Photo a little dull around the edges? Sharpen it with a little help from 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: Add water to a 3D landscape in Blender
This 45 minute video tutorial demonstrates a technique for adding and blending a real-time water effect to a landscape model in Blender 3D. It utilizes Blender's Node Editor. You will learn how to append an existing Blender file, paint a shore-line and paint transparency on to the 3D mesh. This is an advanced method that requires some prior knowledge of Blender's User Interface. Whether you're new to the Blender Foundation's popular 3D modeling program or a seasoned graphic artist just intere...
How To: Create patterns and draw flats using two programs
With technology nowadays, it easier than ever to create designs that can be used for clothing. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are two programs that help with the process in making whatever you want.
How To: Open a subjects closed eyes in a photo using Photoshop
There's one in every group - the friend who closes her eyes as soon as the photo is snapped. If you're lucky, there is only one culprit in a group photo and through the magic of Photoshop, it is relatively easy to fix.
How To: Darken the sky in photos using Photoshop
Sometimes an image needs a little something more than nature gave it. In this clip, learn how to add depth and intensity to your photograph by darkening the sky, just right. This tutorial, hosted by a professional photographer, will walk you through every step you need to follow to achieve this mood in your pictures.
How To: Create a cool logo using Photoshop CS4
If you need a cool, designer looking logo for your YouTube channel or website, check out this clip. This super easy to follow tutorial will show you how to make your brand really stand out with simple Photoshop techniques. Impress your subscribers and viewers with this stylish tool.
How To: Simulate extreme weight loss using Photoshop
If you have a photo subject that is a tad larger than you would like, check out this tutorial. Change even the chunkiest body into a slim and svelte physique with a few clicks of your mouse in Photoshop. After watching this clip, you will certainly understand why you can never take a photo in a magazine seriously - its so easy to change someone's entire body!
How To: Create an Encore menu from scratch in Adobe Photoshop
Do you like Encore but have always used the included content for your DVD or Blu-ray menus? If you're ready to take the next step, watch this clip, which will walk you through how to build an Encore menu right inside of Photoshop. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular raster graphics editor or a seasoned design 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,...
How To: Create actions for batch processing in Photoshop CS4
If you use Photoshop for work or regularly for fun, there are repetitive tasks that have probably made you want to throw your fancy monitor out the window to vent your boredom. Fortunately, there's help. This video will teach you how to create actions for batch processing in Photoshop CS4, allowing you to automate processes that you repeat regularly and saving you time and the money you would have spent on a new monitor.
How To: Create a glossy button with Photoshop
Glossy buttons are the preferred type of button to use on websites for links. If you're here, chances are you're wondering how to make them yourself. You've come to the right place. This video will teach you how to quickly and easily create glossy buttons for your website using Photoshop CS4. Give your links some flair!
How To: Create custom brushes and patterns in Photoshop
Importing custom brushes and patterns into Photoshop is not too complicated, you can probably handle that already. But what if you want to create your own? This video will teach you how to create your own custom brushes and patterns within Photoshop, which you can then use yourself or make available to others on the web. The former will save you lots of time when you find yourself making the same pattern over and over again because you can make a brush that will draw it automatically. How handy!
How To: Make your own Twitter bird using Photoshop
The Twitter bird, along with the Tux the Linux Penguin, is among the most popular of online animal logos. Not happy with the version that Twitter uses? Create your own twitty bird! This two-part video will show you how to draw the Twitter bird in Adobe Photoshop CS4. Now you can have a Twitter logo as large as you like, or make modifications to it like giving him a worm in his mouth or something. Whatever you want!
How To: Use text as a mask in Photoshop CS3
Photoshop is the photo-editing software of choice for just about everyone these days. It is very complex; but you're in luck! We have many videos here on site dealing with how to use Photoshop's many functions. This video will teach you how to display a picture inside of text by using masking. The effect is very cool, and sure to zest up your website or film.
How To: Download & install free brush patterns from Brusheezy
This clip offers instruction on how to find, download and install free brushes for Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular graphics editor or a seasoned design professional looking to get better acquainted with the industry-standard app, you're sure to benefit from this free software tutorial. For more information, watch this designer's guide.
How To: Make a shiny glass ball in Photoshop
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a shiny glass ball in Adobe Photo-shop. Begin by creating a new document with the default size and a transparent background. Then paint the entire background in black. Now select the marquee tool and create a circle anywhere in the background. Now go to filter, click on Render and select Len Flare. Make the lens flare 105 mm prime with 141% brightness. Then go to Filter, click on Distort and select Spherize. Use normal mode and set the amount ...
How To: Use Photoshop CS4 to overpaint 3D seams
Maya and Photoshop CS4 may be made by different companies, but that doesn't mean they can't work together. This video will teach you how to take a 3D model from Maya, import it into Photoshop, and then use Photoshop CS4's new 3D editing tools to overpaint the rough texture seams in the model. The end result will be much prettier than the model that you could have created with Maya alone.
How To: Texture a head using Photoshop CS4 and Maya
Photoshop CS4 and Maya do very different things, but can be combined very effectively to create photorealistic 3D images. This three-part video will teach you how to combine a photo and a 3D model of a head to create a 3D model with photrealistic textures overlaid on it. This is much easier than painting your UVs, and creates really brilliant-looking images.
How To: Make a red-cyan anaglythic 3D photo in Photoshop
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a red-cyan anaglyphic 3D photo, using Adobe Photo-shop. Begin by taking two pictures of the same image. The second picture should be 6,5 cm to the right of the first picture. Now load both images onto Photo-shop and drag the second picture over the first one. Select Layer, click on Blending Option and uncheck Channel R. Place the red on the left side and cyan on the right side. This video will benefit those viewers who photo editing and would ...
How To: Make a carbon fiber looking desktop wallpaper
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to create a carbon fiber desktop wallpaper using Adobe Photo-shop. Begin by creating a 20x20 pattern with the rectangle marquee and gradient tool. Then go to Edit, select Define Pattern and name the image. Now create a document with the dimensions of your monitor screen. Then go to Edit, select Fill and select the pattern that you have created. Then go to Filter, select Render, click on lighting effects and configure the image's lighting. This video w...
How To: Use hand drawn brush words in Photoshop Elements
In this tutorial, from graphic designer Ali Edwards, you will learn how to use cool, hand drawn lettering on your photos in Photoshop. You can buy packages of hand drawn letters and words from various sources (or make your own) and this clip will show you exactly how to add these brushes to your photos for scrapbooking, advertising, logos or anything else.
How To: Use the tethered shooting feature within Lightroom 3
Use your computer screen as a monitor with the new tethered shooting tool within Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular photo application or a digital photography professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Photoshop Lightroom 3, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, as well as to get started using Lightroom 3 yourself, take a look!
How To: Use the custom print package in Photoshop Lightroom 3
This clip provides an overview of the custom print package for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular photo application or a digital photography professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Photoshop Lightroom 3, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, as well as to get started using Lightroom 3 yourself, take a look!
How To: Add audio to a slideshow in Photoshop Lightroom 3
Interested in adding audio to an Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 slideshow? It can be done! And this clip will show you how. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular photo application or a digital photography professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Photoshop Lightroom 3, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, as well as to get started using Lightroom 3 yourself, take a look!
How To: Use the Graduated filter in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
See how to work with the Graduated filter within Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular photo application or a digital photography professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Photoshop Lightroom 3, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, as well as to get started using Lightroom 3 yourself, take a look!
How To: Use the Adjustment Brush in Photoshop Lightroom 3
Meet the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Adjustment Brush! Whether you're new to Adobe's popular photo application or a digital photography professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Photoshop Lightroom 3, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, as well as to get started using Lightroom 3 yourself, take a look!
How To: Filter photos in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3
Need a primer on how to filter your images when working within Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3? You're in luck! Whether you're new to Adobe's popular photo application or a digital photography professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Photoshop Lightroom 3, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, as well as to get started using Lightroom 3 yourself, take a look!
How To: Add & import photos from a folder in Lightroom 3
See how to add and import digital images into Adobe Lightroom 3 from a system folder. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular photo application or a digital photography professional just looking to better acquaint yourself with Photoshop Lightroom 3, you're sure to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, as well as to get started using Lightroom 3 yourself, take a look!
How To: Remove acne using Photoshop
Acne is a difficult and embarrassing part of most teenagers and many adults lives. This video offers you instructions on how to remove acne from a picture using Adobe Photoshop. While the example picture may be a cartoon head, you should be able to translate the lessons here to a real face and erase all of those bad memories from your 7th-grade photos.
How To: Make Youtube channel backgrounds using Photoshop
People are really into customizing their Youtube channel pages these days. Despite this, most people's Youtube channel backgrounds are poor-quality images, poorly sized, and don't look very appealing. This video will show you how to make cool Youtube background for Youtube channels using Photoshop, creating something visually appealing that won't send viewers running and screaming from you channel page clawing at their bleeding eyes.
How To: Create vector masks in Adobe Photoshop CS4
Paths and vector masks will be discussed in this video. Vector masks give you the ability to cut through your images in a precise way in order to create cool effects. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing application or simply looking to brush up on Photoshop CS4, you're sure to enjoy this free video tutorial. For detailed instructions, and to get started vector masking in your own Photoshop projects, take a look. Create vector masks in Adobe Photoshop CS4.
How To: Turn a picture into an outline using Photoshop CS4
Using Photoshop’s Pen tool, you will learn how to trace a photograph and turn it into an outline with paths. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing application or simply looking to brush up on Photoshop CS4, you're sure to enjoy this free video tutorial. For detailed instructions, and to get started generating outlines from your own digital images with Photoshop CS4, take a look. Turn a picture into an outline using Photoshop CS4.
How To: Create a 3D header from flat, 2D text in Photoshop CS4
In this tutorial, you will learn how to take two dimensional text and turn it into 3D text. You will learn how to rasterize text and then transform your selection using perspective. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing application or simply looking to brush up on Photoshop CS4, you're sure to enjoy this free video tutorial. For detailed instructions, and to get started creating 3D text in Photoshop yourself, take a look. Create a 3D header from flat, 2D text in Photoshop CS4.
How To: Use Photoshop CS4's histogram & history brush tools
Learn how to use the history brush to correct your images. You will also briefly learn how to read and interpret your image using Photoshop’s built-in histogram tool. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing application or simply looking to brush up on Photoshop CS4, you're sure to enjoy this free video tutorial. For detailed instructions, and to get started color correcting your own images with the histogram and history brush tools, take a look. Use Photoshop CS4's histogram & his...
How To: Use the clone stamp and healing brush in Photoshop CS4
This video will take you through a detailed example using the clone stamp and healing brush tools. You will learn how to use the Photoshop’s clone source panel to remove an unwanted section of a picture and then clean up the image using the healing brush. Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing application or simply looking to brush up on Photoshop CS4, you're sure to enjoy this free video tutorial. For detailed instructions, and to get started touching up your own images with the...
How To: Create clean 3D text headers in Adobe Photoshop CS5
See how to generate clean 3D text within Photoshop CS5 Extended! Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete step-by-step guide on how to create professional-caliber 3D text headers in Photoshop.
How To: Make a rotating 3D text animation in Photoshop CS5
Learn how to create a rotating 3D text animation within Photoshop CS5 Extended! Whether you're new to Adobe's popular image editing software or simply looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial, which presents a complete step-by-step guide on how to create professional-caliber 3D text header animations in Photoshop.
How To: Turn your images into pop art using Photoshop
In this tutorial, learn how to take an ordinary photo and turn it into a piece of Andy Warhol style pop art. This process is not difficult and can be done in a similar way on Photoshop or GIMP. So, follow along and get inspired by the fun, pop culture style.
How To: Make a professional YouTube wallpaper in Photoshop
Watch this awesome two-part video tutorial to learn how to make a professional and clean background for YouTube in Adobe Photoshop. Using your Photoshop skills, you too can have a slick-looking professional background for your YouTube channel. Watch this tutorial as SOSGuru guides you through each step of the way.