Photoshop - Contemporary Greeting Card
Posted on Tuesday, December 09, 2008 :: 831 Views
Adobe Photoshop CS3 video demonstration. This week I use some 2D shapes, pattern and color overlays, blend modes and the Pen Tool to create a modern, holiday greeting card design. Premium members check this video out as a step by step tutorial in Projects.
Simple Photoshop Web Banner
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2008 :: 449 Views
In this lesson, taken from our Weekly Five Minute segment, we'll use the rectangle and rounded rectangle tools to create a web banner. We'll then use layer styles, clipping masks, layer masks, gradients, and step and repeat to finish it off.
Photoshop - Snowflake Repeating Pattern
Posted on Monday, December 01, 2008 :: 1573 Views
Adobe Photoshop CS3 video demonstration. This week I create a custom snowflake shape and then use it as the base for a repeating pattern. Premium members be sure to check out our step by step tutorial under Projects.
Photoshop - Snowflake Repeating Pattern
Posted on Monday, December 01, 2008 :: 972 Views
In this lesson, taken from this weeks JW5, we'll create a snowflake custom shape, and use it as the base for a repeating pattern that can be used as a Pattern Overlay.
Dramatic Lighting Effect - Step By Step
Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 :: 2049 Views
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
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 :: 924 Views
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
Posted on Monday, November 17, 2008 :: 1042 Views
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
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 :: 652 Views
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 CS3 - the Extract Filter
Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 :: 814 Views
In these four lessons you'll learn how the extract filter in Photoshop CS3 works, and you'll use it to separate the subjects from the background. Learn how to select fine details like hair and how to clean up the edges of your extraction. You'll then add in a new background and apply some filters to add some finishing touches. Be sure to downlo...
Photoshop - Faux 8mm Effect
Posted on Monday, November 10, 2008 :: 3250 Views
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
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2008 :: 1457 Views
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.
Photoshop - Fall Collage - Part 2
Posted on Monday, October 27, 2008 :: 956 Views
Adobe Photoshop CS3 video demonstration. This week I finish up the collage with some layer styles, like gradient overlay, and add some more external images to give the appearance of a 2 1/2D collage.
Beginning Retouching - Part 1
Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 :: 2371 Views
In Part 1 of our Beginning Retouching project we'll take a look at removing some minor imperfections with the healing brush and clone stamp. This lesson is continued for premium members under Projects. Premium members also have access to the project files for this lesson under Project Files in the forum.
Photoshop CS3 - Beginning to Advanced Retouching
Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 :: 381 Views
In these videos you'll observe several different retouching jobs, ranging from an easy difficulty level to a more advanced level. We go over the basic retouching tools and techniques; the clone stamp, healing brush and patch tool, and demo some "outside-the-box" techniques using the lasso tools, brush tool, and some layer masks. We also get a l...
Photoshop - Fall Collage - Part 1
Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 :: 1140 Views
Adobe Photoshop CS3 video demonstration. Continuing with the fall theme I create a 2 1/2D collage using several different images, various different layer styles, and some layer masks.
Fall Theme Craft Paper Birth Announcement
Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 :: 975 Views
Adobe Photoshop CS3 video demonstration. This week I use some Pattern Overlays to create the illusion of a 3D scrapbook-like birth announcement.
Black & White Keyline Borders
Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 :: 3601 Views
In Lesson 1 of 4 we create a simple border with a thin keyline in black and white around the image. You can watch the rest of the borders videos here: Borders 101
Photoshop CS3 - Borders 101
Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 :: 471 Views
In these lessons you'll create four different borders: black and white keyline borders, two versions of a sloppy border and a custom border with your name. In Lesson 4 you'll create a simple action at the same time as you make your own personalized border. Some topics covered are: stroke and fill, stroke work path with brush, quick mask and fil...
Week Of Oct 5 - 11 Pumpkin School Event Border
Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 :: 760 Views
Adobe Photoshop CS3 video demonstration. I take a pumpkin, and "carve" it into a border for a school function using the lasso tool and some layer styles.
Photoshop CS3 - Senior Collage
Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 :: 747 Views
Step by step lessons covering the creation of a collage for a senior portait. Layer masks, smart objects, gradients and text boxes are all topics covered in the four lessons.