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Create a Realistic Blackberry Style Mobile Phone From Scratch

psdtuts — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:00:03 +0000

If you ever have to create a slick phone or Blackberry design, and you don’t feel like buying stock images, then this tutorial is for you. I will show you how to use Vector Shapes, Masks, and mostly Layer Effects to create this elegant design.

Learn How to Digitally Paint an Underwater Galaxy

psdtuts — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:30:03 +0000

Get going with some paint strokes in Photoshop! I created a design like this for the AudioJungle Contest. The design was a lot of fun to do, and I thought you would enjoy learning how it was created. Some of the tools used in this tutorial are: Brush Engine, Paint Brush, Pen Tool, Layer Masks, Layer Styles, and more.

Creating an XP Style Monitor Icon

psdtuts — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:30:03 +0000

Let’s go back in time and look at Windows XP system icons. We’ll get inspired by an old computer icon. Then we’ll create a simple monitor icon in that style. Icon Factory is the company that created the icons for both Vista and XP Windows operating systems. Their works serves as inspiration for not only this tutorial, but many icons created today.

Create a Realistic Blueprint Image From a 3D Object

psdtuts — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:30:03 +0000

In this tutorial, we’ll create a a quick mock-up of a 3D car blueprint. Then we’ll place it on an image of a drafting table. This time we’ll use a particular Photoshop 3D Render Mode to create this awesome effect. Let’s get it started!

Creating Realistic Texture and a Sharp Vector Knife

psdtuts — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:30:01 +0000

Creating convincing vectors can be a daunting task. I will show you how to make wood and metal textures for a vector knife using the Gradient Mesh Tool, layering Gradients, and the Pathfinder Tools.

Illustrate a Vector Lifesaver From Scratch

psdtuts — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:24:55 +0000

In this tutorial, we’ll create a unique lifesaver that can be used as an icon or design element. We’ll be working with the Pathfinder Tools to create the shapes. The Mesh Tool will help us to apply the color and highlights to give our object the desired “realistic” look. We’ll also take advantage of the Duplicate and Rotate Tools, so we get a balanced look.

Learn How to Create Realistic Vector Fire

psdtuts — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:24:08 +0000

For this tutorial, I wanted to do something simpler then my previous tutorials. This is not just a beginners tutorial though. This tutorial shows the simplicity and power that Illustrator possesses. In turn, this tutorial’s techniques can be applied to many other elements other than fire.

Digitally Paint a Fantasy Tree Scene

psdtuts — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:30:01 +0000

Learn how to make a fantasy scene using only standard photoshop brushes. In this tutorial, I describe the basics of color and light theory. With this tutorial, you will paint eye-catching illustration in less than two hours.

Design a Glossy Download Icon

psdtuts — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:00:03 +0000

The difficulty in designing web graphics is not so much in the actual execution of the design, but more in the planning of it. At the same time you want the graphic to be eye-catching, yet smooth and small enough so it doesn’t dominate your layout. This tutorial will teach you how to create a graphic that does just that.

Create a Jaguar Style Folder Icon

psdtuts — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:00:02 +0000

In this tutorial, we will show you how to cover an object in a Jaguar style fur texture. In this example, we’ll cover a computer folder, but this technique can be used with any other object, like a CD cover, a mouse, or even a computer.

Create a Space Explosion From Scratch in Photoshop

psdtuts — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:30:02 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to create a space explosion in Photoshop, then we have the tutorial for you. With the techniques learned in this tutorial, you can create explosions as seen in a Sci-Fi television series. Let’s learn how to make this effect from scratch.

Create a Magic Crystal Ball

psdtuts — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:30:02 +0000

Last week I was working on a project where I needed to create a sort of lightning effect like that Tesla Coil. I spent a couple of hours in Photoshop playing around with some filters to create the effect. So In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a Magic Crystal Ball with some nice light effects and textures happening.

Create an Energy Drink Ad Design

psdtuts — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:00:02 +0000

Featuring a product in an ad is a common task for any designer. In this tutorial, we’ll look at a flexible design solution that you can use to create one for an energy drink. It relies on a combination of the Difference Blending Mode and the Radial Blur Filter to achieve unique colors, contrast, and lighting

Arrows, Lines, and Improving Your Photoshop Workflow

psdtuts — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:00:02 +0000

The focus of this tutorial will be on adding efficiency and flexibility in your workflow. When working as a designer or artist in a commercial setting you not only have to be creative, but you have to be able to build files that allow you to go back and easily make changes. Learn Photoshop workflow improvements, while reconstructing a magazine cover made up of arrows and lines.

Create a Basic Vexel Image

psdtuts — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:43:30 +0000

This time we’ll create a simple vexel image from a picture. Also, we’ll use some pattern effects to give the image some interesting texture. This is a basic way to create a vexel image using predominately Photoshop’s vector based tools. After completing this tutorial, you’ll become a master of the Pen Tool.

Design a Vista Styled Wallpaper

psdtuts — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:00:02 +0000

Today we’ll create a wallpaper in Vista style. A black background will be filled with stylish gradients decorated with blue and green abstract curved shapes. The techniques used in this tutorial are scalable. It’s easy to turn the final design into different sizes to fit various monitors. Let’s learn how to do it.

Design an Extreme Grunge Wallpaper

psdtuts — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:00:01 +0000

In this tutorial, we’ll design an extreme wallpaper in a grunge style. We’ll be using layer masks, custom brushes, and the cloning tool to create this particular effect. You’ll learn some interesting techniques that you can apply in your own grunge style designs.

The Making of Mystic

psdtuts — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:40:08 +0000

In this tutorial Nik Ainley walks us through the process of making a spectacular image. This tutorial focuses on the big picture steps taken to create this image. You’ll learn some incredible techniques in this tutorial, and get a view into how Nik creates beautiful photo-manipulation based images.

Digitally Collage a Camouflage Paper Jacket

psdtuts — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:30:02 +0000

This tutorial demonstrates how to control the placement of patterns to blend an image into the background, as camouflage. It also shows how to make that same pattern pop out and mold into realistic texture in other areas of the design. Let's take a look at a workflow to achieve this effect.

Create a Layered Glowing Text Effect

psdtuts — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:00:03 +0000

In this tutorial, we will create this effect using very basic Photoshop tools and layering effects. This tutorial is simple enough for a beginner to understand, but I should warn you that in this tutorial there ends up being over 60 active text layers, which will require a heavy use of your computer’s memory. Let’s jump into this tutorial and layer some glowing text.