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Fashion Shot

June 30, 2008

Here I’ll show you some photo manipulation techniques that should get it ready for some real editing. Next I’ll show some abstract touches you can add to your photo to make it look really good. We’ll be using a mix of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create this one. Read on with this tutorial to learn how to create an image like this which was inspired by Nik Ainley.
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The Garden: part 1

June 23, 2008

This is part 1 of a set of tutorials here on PSD learning which will take you through the process of changing a head into a garden. This part will show you some great photo manipulation techniques which will create a waterfall coming out of the mans head. This will explore important manipulation techniques like masking, composition and color adjustments.
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Luminescent Lines

June 17, 2008

Here we will create some thin flowing lines that look as if they emit light. This technique is fairly simple and is a great way to create an abstract wallpaper or looks good integrated into another image. This tutorial will mainly explore the brush engine and you will also learn how to create custom brushes and use them effectively, combined with some interesting layer styles.
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Decorating Text

June 13, 2008

Keeping text simple but still having it stand out is not always easy. Here I’ll teach you lots of original techniques on decorating text like using textures, brushes and patterns. Using the ideas presented in this tutorial you should have no trouble making any text look good. Read on to discover how to start with a basic font and end up with a colorful image displaying your message.
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Using Actions Creatively

June 13, 2008

Photoshop actions are commonly overlooked when creating designs and artwork, often left only for batch editing photographs. However this is about to change, with a bit of imagination you can create very impressive abstract pieces, detailed images which beg for a closer look. Read on to discover how to transform one small image into a large, colorful piece of abstract art.
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