Entries for November 2008

By jefe on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 :: 184 Views :: 2 Comments ::

:: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Intermediate

Adobe Photoshop CS3 video tutorial. As per request, a step by step tutorial covering the dramatic lighting effect as seen in our JW5 videos. Download the project file in the JW5 thread in our forum.

Photoshop - Simple Web Banner

By jefe on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 :: 85 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Jefe's Weekly 5 Minutes

Adobe Photoshop CS3 video demonstration. This week I utilize clipping groups, layer masks and layer styles to create a banner for a web page.

Photoshop - Movie Poster

By jefe on Monday, November 17, 2008 :: 118 Views :: 3 Comments ::

:: Jefe's Weekly 5 Minutes

Adobe Photoshop CS3 video demonstration. Using two images, some text, and two custom shapes, I create a movie poster in just five minutes.

The Extract Filter - Part 1
By jefe on Thursday, November 13, 2008 :: 165 Views :: 1 Comments ::

:: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Intermediate

In part 1 of four of our Extract Filter lesson, you'll use the extract filter in Photoshop to define the edges of the area you want to separate from the background. You'll learn how to carefully select fine details such as hair. Premium members be sure to check out the rest of the lesson plan under Projects.

Photoshop - Faux 8mm Effect

By jefe on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 :: 128 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Jefe's Weekly 5 Minutes

Adobe Photoshop CS3 video demonstration. This week I use layer blend modes, layer masks, rendered clouds, the brush tool and the lasso tool to create a faux 8mm film effect complete with scratches and hairs.

Photoshop - Pop Up Birth Announcement

By jefe on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 :: 96 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Jefe's Weekly 5 Minutes

Adobe Photoshop CS3 video demonstration. This week I create a birth announcement based on the idea of a pop up book. Techniques employed: refine edge, custom shapes, layer blend modes, layer masks.