Posts Tagged ‘Secrets’
Photoshop & Elements 101 – 3D Image Pop 2
This tutorial is part 2 of my 3-D Pop Effect ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN7W7ci06IU ). In this video, I take the 3-D effect one step further using the built-in frames and background from Photoshop Elements 7. Photoshop Elements skill level 5 out of 10.
Duration : 0:7:7
Photoshop 101 – Copy Effects using Layer Styles
This tutorial describes how to re-use layer styles and upload pre-made styles. Given a layered imaged, learn how to copy and paste a style from one layer to another. Find free Photoshop layer styles on the Internet and apply the style to a layer. Skill level 4 of 10.
Duration : 0:6:48
Photoshop & Elements 101 – Remove Gaps in Teeth
This tutorial covers how to use layers and blending modes to remove gaps in teeth.
1. Using the Quick Selection Tool, select one of the teeth. (refine edge if necessary)
2. Control/command-J to copy selection to a new layer.
3. Use move tool to cover some of the gap in the teeth.
4. Add levels adjustment layer.
5. Move adjustment layer between tooth and original picture.
6. Hold down alt/option and click between tooth layer and adjustment layer.
7. Choose gradient tool.
8. Add gradient to adjustment layer.
9. Repeat steps for second tooth.
10. Flatten image.
11. Use healing brush to remove duplicate spots within the tooth.
Difficulty level 6 of 10.
Duration : 0:9:44
Photoshop & Elements 101 – Making 3D Text and Logos
This tutorial covers how to create 3D text and logos using a multiple layering techniques. To make this tutorial a bit easier, I have included the basic steps.
1. Create a new blank file.
2. Draw a linear gradient from black to 80% gray.
3. Select the text tool and type your text.
4. Right-click the text layer and choose simplify.
5. Use free transform distort text into 3D.
6. Control-click on the thumbnail in the layers palette.
7. Choose white and 40% grey and create a gradient.
8. Deselect and add a simple emboss from the bevel effects.
9. Double-click on the fx on the layer and change to 1 pixel.
10. Click on the move tool then hit ctrl-alt and the up key numerous times.
11. Right-click on the top layer and clear style.
12. Repeat procedure for the logo.
Skill level 5.5 of 10.
Duration : 0:9:31
Photoshop CS Tutorial – Selection Secrets