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How to Create a Realistic IES Lighting Effect in Photoshop

Author: bonnard | Category: Photoshop Tutorials

(Source:psd.tutsplus)

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In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a realistic IES (photometric) lighting effect. We’ll be using Photoshop CS4 as well as some free plugins and software. Let’s get started!Tutorial Preparation
In order to complete this tutorial you’ll need the following software:

Prior to beginning the tutorial, make sure you have installed the Grid Generator and the AlphaWorks Photoshop plug-ins, and that you’ve downloaded Karbaras’s IES Generator (a standalone app) and the 1589835-nice.IES profile.

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Sep
29

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Design a Slick 3D Ice Text Effect

Author: bonnard | Category: Photoshop Tutorials

(Source: myinkblog)

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Introduction

3D text effects are a growing and awesome design trend. They can add angles, lighting and interest that many 2D text effects can’t bring. Here is an awesome Showcase of 3D Typography that was put together a little while back by Angie Bowen. I’ve also been seen and been inspired by tutorials like 3D Text on Fire and this Fresh Text Effect.

After some experimenting with what can be accomplished using Illustrator’s 3D capabilities and Photoshop’s texturing I came up with the design for this tutorial. In the steps that follow you will learn some pretty helpful techniques and tricks all while designing your own slick 3D ice text effect. Let’s get started.

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Sep
9

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10 Excellent PSD to XHTML tutorials

Author: bonnard | Category: Photoshop Tutorials, Web Design

(Souce:PsdVibe)

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Many PsdVibe readers often ask me how to transform a psd file into a website. The whole process is generally called XHTML slicing and it’s a very important step in webdesign. In this article, I have compiled 10 PSD to XHTML tutorials for you.

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Aug
14

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80s Style Design Using Photoshop

Author: bonnard | Category: Photoshop Tutorials

(Source:gomediazine)

80sStyleDesign

The 80’s have always had an iconic impact on Pop Culture. I have been seeing a lot of 80?s inspired designs on the internet, but never found a tutorial. So, here’s a simple tutorial inspired by the 80?s. This is just a basic design to get you started, and Adobe Photoshop is all that’s required (and very few stock images). And of course, a lot of modifications can be done with this technique.

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Jul
31

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Firefish Photoshop Tutorial

Author: Mike | Category: Photoshop Tutorials

(Source:tutorial9)

Firefish Photoshop

In this Photoshop Tutorial, you’ll learn how to design a mascot based on the Firefox logo, and mimic the fire effect using the pen tool and gradients.
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Jul
31

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Quick Tip: Preparing Line Drawings for Coloring in Photoshop

Author: Mike | Category: Photoshop Tutorials

(Source:psd.tutsplus)

Line Drawings for Coloring in Photoshop

In this tutorial, we’ll be learning how to take a paper line drawing and preparing it for coloring in Photoshop. Learn to take your line drawing and clean it up in Photoshop. The image we’ll be using is an original hand drawing provided by myself. The end result is left open for experimentation. Let’s jump into it!

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Jul
7

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RETRO PHOTOSHOP FUN – FROM DULL DIGITAL PHOTO TO SWEET OLD SCHOOL ALBUM COVER

Author: Mike | Category: Photoshop Tutorials

(Source:fortysevenmedia.com)

Smooth & Proper Jams

I love having a digital camera, but it is definitely lacking in the vibe department. Old school film camera’s like the Holga and the Diana have a great feel to them, especially when they are cross processed. So I’m going to show you some ways to fake the funk and give your digital images a healthy dose of awesome sauce. (I’ve been listening to Fundamental Elements and I blame them for making me say things like ?Fake the funk? and ?awesome sauce.?)

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Jun
30

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How to Create a Fantasy Atmosphere Style Car Ad

Author: Mike | Category: Photoshop Tutorials

(Source:psdtutsplus)
Car Ad

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Stock Images:

Brushes:

Step 1

Usually before I start to do a manipulation, I go through an initial process: sketches, looking for references, images, stocks, inspiration…I recommend that you do two things before you start to do the manipulation itself:

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