Monthly Archives: June 2010

Create a Textured Female Robot


Author: Andrea Austoni

‘Photoshop is great for creating resizable, realistic characters. In this tutorial we will create a female robot made of simple vector shapes. We will use layer styles to lay down convincing metal shades and a few textures to add a final layer of realism.’

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How to Create an Icon Shield Using Photoshop

Material Image In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create an icon shield using Adobe Photoshop.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner

Photoshop Evil Alien Eye Tutorial (Video Tutorial)

Material Image In this video tutorial you’ll see how to create an evil alien eye effect in Adobe Photoshop.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner

Vector Masks in Photoshop CS4 (Video Tutorial)

Material Image Layer masks with vectors. Using vectors give the user more control over the detail you want to retain.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner

Construction Metal Text Effect (Video Tutorial)

Material Image Learn how to create a construction text effect using Adobe Photoshop.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner

Maddening Text Effect in Photoshop

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Behold an idea provoking tutorial for creating a recognizable stylish logo. The final result can be easily tuned up into an absolutely unique looking composition.
Type: Photoshop Tutorials
Level: Beginner

Wood Text Effect

Tutorial for excellent wood text effect.

Difficulty: Beginner
Estimated Completion Time: 15 min
Font: Font woodenni.ttf
Texture: Dark wood

Shredding Effect

Creating a dynamic edge effect using the eraser tool and one of the cool brushes that shipped with Photoshop.

Creating a Gold Hot Stamp Effect on a Passport : 123RF Tutorial

In this tutorial, we will focus on creating a passport, as found in a secret agent’s tool kit. By introducing highlights and some lighting effects, we can turn bland looking text and emblems into those similar to that of hot stamping.

Adjusting skin tones in Photoshop

Learn how to adjust skin tones in photoshop using adjustment layers and masks. Works in CS and Elements.