Photoshop How-Tos
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: Make a Resident Evil-Style Virus Graphic in Photoshop
Learn how to make a "Resident Evil"-style Biohazard Virus with nothing except the brush tool and layer effects in Photoshop. Use adjustment layers to create extra grain and contrast to your made from scratch hi-res microscopic bacteria and learn more about those brush tool options you didn't know about.
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.
How To: Make a fake Polaroid frame for an image in Photoshop
In this clip, you'll learn how to create Polaroid-style frames for your digital pictures 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: Convert a movie to a high-quality GIF in Photoshop
This clip presents an overview of how to convert a movie file into a high-quality animated GIF 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: Whiten teeth with Photoshop CS5's Dodge & Sponge tools
Polish those not-so-pearly whites with Adobe Photoshop CS5's Dodge & Sponge tools. 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: Reshape an eyebrow in Adobe Photoshop CS5
Reshape your brows with Adobe Photoshop CS5! 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: Adjust skin tones when retouching in Photoshop CS5
Interested in tweaking skin tones when retouching digital portraits in Adobe Photoshop CS5? 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: Enhance cheeks and eyelids in Adobe Photoshop CS5
In this video tutorial, you'll learn how to enhance the color of cheeks and eyelids 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: Remove a gap in hair with Photoshop CS5's Patch tool
In this video, you'll see how to remove a gap in a person's hair when digitally retouching a photograph 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: Enhance lip color and tone in Adobe Photoshop CS5
Learn how to enhance lips when digitally retouching a photograph in Adobe Photoshop CS5. 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: Lighten and darken digital photos in Adobe Photoshop
We have no doubt that famed photographer Annie Leibovitz takes perfect photos right at the photo shoot that require minimal retouching. But for the rest of us, as it is for most photographers, the photo editing process is just as important as the photo taking process, if not more important.
How To: Change eye color using Adobe Photoshop CS5
Interested in changing your eye color in Adobe Photoshop CS5? It's easy! And this guide will teach you everything you'll 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: Enhance & add sparkle to eyes in Adobe Photoshop CS5
Make your portraits pop. In this clip, you'll learn how to use Adobe Photoshop CS5 to enhance and add sparkle to someone's eyes. 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 Adobe Photoshop CS5 to remove shallow wrinkles
Want to digitally eliminate fine wrinkles in Adobe Photoshop CS5? 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: Use the Shadow and Highlight tools in Photoshop CS5
Can't quite figure out Adobe Photoshop CS5's Shadow and Highlight tools? 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: Touch up portraits with the Photoshop CS5 Spot tool
Searching for a primer on how to use the Adobe Photoshop Spot Removal tool? 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: Color correct skin tones in Adobe Photoshop CS5
Want to color correct skin in Adobe Photoshop Cs5? 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: White balance in Camera Raw in Adobe Photoshop CS5
Need to correct the white levels of an image after the fact using Adobe Photoshop CS5? 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: Spot and clean up landscape photos in Photoshop CS5
Want to use Adobe Photoshop CS5 tidy up a digital landscape? 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: Work with the histogram tool in Adobe Photoshop CS5
Learn how to analyze the composition of your images with the Adobe Photoshop CS5 histogram tool. This clip provides a complete introduction. 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 instr...
How To: Save a dull photograph with dodge & burn in Photoshop
Not every photograph you take will come out perfect. The best digital cameras can't keep a photo from being too dark in certain areas, but that's why God invented Photoshop. Okay… "That's why 'Adobe' invented Photoshop".
How To: Create a stitched HDR panoramic picture in Photoshop
Panoramic photographs are deliciously delightful to the eyes, but an HDR version of that same picture will make people go nuts! If you know anything about HDRI (high dynamic range imaging), then this will be a breeze. Watch and learn.
How To: Use advanced techniques in Photoshop lighting
If you are already really good at using Photoshop, good for you! You already know what the dodge tool, blending modes, and all the different brushes do? Well then watch this video! It offers help for advanced Photoshop users on working with lighting for design and abstract art. Novices need not apply.