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Abstract Smoke Brushes

graffi — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:35:58 +0000

Author: StarBrushes 25 High Resolution brushes (3.50 MB) Photoshop version: CS4 License: For Personal, Non-Commercial Use Brushes under this license can be used only for personal works while the commercial use is forbidden without the permission of the owner. Abstract Smoke Brushes (0) Description: 25 high quality brushes. Beautiful sinuous smoke-like brushes. Perfect for wallpapers [...]

Fake HDR Effect (Free Action for Photoshop or Elements)

graffi — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:52:57 +0000

i’mslowly adding more actions to this blog as my obligations to my “real” jobs finally eases up a bit (corporate downsizing and reorganizing only means that the ones who remain have to do twice the work). This effect creates another fake HDR (high dynamic range) effect, which means that the image looks sharper, brighter, crisper [...]

New Action Effect: Lomo 3

graffi — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:05:40 +0000

Anew effect for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements users – another Lomo derivative effect. This action will adjust curves for the RGB, green & blue channels to increase contrast and really make your architecture and portrait photos pop. A few samples are here; feel free to leave a comment and add a link to any [...]

Graffi’s Free Action Effects Sampler Pack

graffi — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:54:29 +0000

If you are unsure about using any of the Action Effect installers available in the Graffishop (the Action Effect installers like Glam Photo, FunFotoFX, Handy Actions, Portrait Lab, Splitter, etc.) then you might want to download the Sampler pack and give it a try. It includes 5 actions – the 110% enlarge action from Handy Actions, the Weaver effect from FunFoto, the Old Romance action from Glam Photo, Soft Black & White from Portrait Lab, and a Sketch effect thrown in for a bonus.

Set of 21 Layer Styles for Download

graffi — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:25:23 +0000

Here’s a set of 21 layer styles that have been laying around the workshop for awhile. There’s a variety of designs here that you can use on text, shapes, or anything else you add to your graphics.

Fireworks Brushes

graffi — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:28:29 +0000

Author: NoOrdinaryLove 11 brushes (2 MB) Image Size: 304 KB Resolution: 500×500 License: Credit and note required for use at this link: NoOrdinaryLove’s Deviant Art site Fireworks Brushes (0) Description: The 4th of July is quickly approaching so what could be better than some fireworks for the occasion? Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share [...]

Manually Adding goodies to Photoshop Elements

graffi — Sun, 02 May 2010 13:14:43 +0000

"Hey Graffi: I downloaded the actions from your blog and put them in Elements but they're not showing up - what can I do?"

2,010 FREE Photoshop Brushes

graffi — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:39:24 +0000

Get set for 2,010 (!!) free Photoshop brushes in nine categories: Spray and Paint; Light Streaks and Effects; People; Abstract; Grunge; Space and Sky; Vintage; Doodles; and Paper. All of the brushes are ready for CS2, CS3, CS4, and CS5. Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Email [...]

Photo Filters Action Set

graffi — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:34:00 +0000

Therewas a request earlier for a set of simulated lens filters for 35mm cameras. Awhile back (2005 or so) I made a complete set of actions that recreate the original Kodak Wratten lens filters. I’ve updated the installer for Photoshop Elements 7 & 8 (not Elements 6 or earlier, though) and you can grab it [...]

Curves preset: Faded Print (free download)

graffi — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:14:26 +0000

A free Curves preset that can be installed easily using Add-O-Matic, and used with Graffi's Handy Actions for Elements.

Channel Mixer Presets for Add-O-Matic and Handy Actions

graffi — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:24:14 +0000

I’vecreated a set a of presets for the Channel Mixer that can be added using your Add-O-Matic – just drag and drop them into the AOM and they’ll appear in the preset drop menu within the Channel Mixer dialog. The Channel Mixer is a Photoshop Adjustment Layer that can be accessed using one of the [...]

Bleached Background effect – free action!

graffi — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:56:32 +0000

This is a fast-n-easy technique to create a quick ad page background, or a scrap page background, or just a way to build a collage of your images.