1. The Right Kind of Image Before we start trying to extract an image in Photoshop, we do want to ensure that we have an image that will be more conducive to getting a clean selection. We want to avoid images that fall out of focus around the edges of the hair. Images that are...
1. Create the Dodge and Burn Layer With your Photoshop document open, go ahead and create a new layer by going Layer>New>Layer (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + N). Next, go Edit>Fill and choose “50% Gray” from the drop down menu and hit OK. I will now name this layer “Dodge-Burn” just to keep track of...
1. Find a Good Particle or Grunge Brush There is a website called Brusheezy.com which has a ton of great free brushes. Get over there and run a search for “Particle Brushes” and find a nice little particle brush set and download it. Save it somewhere on your hard drive so we can find...
Video 1. The Pen Tool is Important Because… How to use the pent tool: The pen tool allows you to create vector graphics in Photoshop. A vector graphic is a graphic that is based on paths which are able to be scaled as large as you ever want, but the pen tool also allows...
Video 1. Start With The Right Background Having the right background is essential for your design to look great and also look like it belongs where you design it. I’m going with a seafoam green, textured background on my Photoshop document which is set to a size of 1920 x 1080px. TIP: Grab a...
Video 1. Grab Your Brushes Before we get going in Photoshop we want to download a couple of brush packs. First, download this shattered glass brush and save it to your hard drive. Next, grab this grunge brush pack here. 2. Type Tool. Grab a Font. I have a large 1920×1080 pixel document...
This tutorial is proudly sponsored by our generous sponsor, Squarespace, the fast and easy way to create a professional website. Video 1. It Started With A Picture Open the photography that you would like to add the bokeh to. With this particular technique we’re adding colored bokeh much like the bokeh you would see...
This tutorial is proudly sponsored by our generous sponsor,Squarespace Logo, where anyone can create a unique and professional logo. Video 1. Photograph: Where You Begin Is Where You End Up Before you start glossing up the lips and expect beautiful results, it is important to note that the better quality photograph you begin with,...
Video 1. Just Do It Let’s just start masking and learn how it’s done. I have a green layer and the original red layer version of this image. I want to “repaint” the car green which means I need to get rid of all the stuff that is making everything else green. Enter: the...
This tutorial is proudly made possible by our generous sponsor, Squarespace, the fast and easy way to create a professional website. Video 1. Quickly Remove Blemishes We will begin by opening our image in Photoshop. The better quality image, the better final result you will have. Also bear in mind that every image is different,...
Welcome to this extensive tutorial all about creating the Avatar Na’vi effect! If you’re here looking for the mask to use on the girl’s face, you can download it right here! If you’re just ready to jump in and get started with the tutorial, simply scroll downward to see all the info. Video 1....
Video 1. Using An iPhone 5 Template I am using an iPhone 5 template for this tutorial. You can run a Google search or grab the iPhone 5 that I am using by [[downloading it here]] http://www.pixeden.com/psd-mock-up-templates/iphone-5-psd-flat-design-mockup I’m working just above the “Screen” layer. 2. Adjust The Stroke Double click the “Screen” layer to...