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Water Reflection Effect In Photoshop CS6

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00 EST

Re-written and fully updated for Photoshop CS6 users! In this Photo Effects tutorial, learn how to easily add a realistic water reflection to any photo!

Make Photoshop Your Default Image Editor In Windows

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00 EST

Tired of your photos always opening in Windows Photo Viewer when you want to edit them? In this tutorial, learn how to easily set Photoshop as your default image editor on a Windows PC.

Make Photoshop Your Default Image Editor In Mac OS X

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00 EST

In this tutorial for Mac users, learn how to easily replace Apple’s Preview app with Photoshop as your default photo viewer and image editor in Mac OS X!

Add A Transparent Text Area To An Image With Photoshop

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00 EST

In this tutorial, learn how to add transparent type surrounded by a semi-transparent background to an image, a handy design technique for images that are too busy for normal text to be readable!

Photoshop Clipping Masks Essentials

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00 EST

Learn the basics and essentials of how clipping masks work in Photoshop and how you can use them in your designs to easily hide unwanted parts of a layer or fit images into shapes!

Clipping Masks And Type – Placing An Image In Text With Photoshop

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00 EST

In this second tutorial in our series on Photoshop clipping masks, we learn how to use type as a clipping mask to easily place a photo inside your text!

3D Pop Up Effect In Photoshop

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how to create a simple and fun 3D pop up effect in Photoshop where the main subject of your photo appears to be standing up and popping right out of the image!

Non-Destructive Infrared Glow Effect In Photoshop

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how to create a quick, non-destructive infrared glow effect using Smart Filters and adjustment layers in Photoshop CS6!

Photoshop Clipping Masks Essentials

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00 EST

Learn the basics and essentials of how clipping masks work in Photoshop and how you can use them in your designs to easily hide unwanted parts of a layer or fit images into shapes!

Clipping Masks And Type – Placing An Image In Text With Photoshop

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00 EST

In this second tutorial in our series on Photoshop clipping masks, we learn how to use type as a clipping mask to easily place a photo inside your text!

The Hidden Photographic Toning Presets In Photoshop CS6

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00 EST

Not all of the great new features in Photoshop CS6 are as easy to find as others, like the hidden Photographic Toning presets that make it easy to apply great looking tinting and split-toning effects to our photos!

The New Color Lookup Adjustment In Photoshop CS6

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how the new Color Lookup image adjustment in Photoshop CS6 can instantly give your photo a whole new look just by choosing one from a list!

Reshape Images With Content-Aware Scale In Photoshop

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how to reshape and transform a photo from one aspect ratio to another without distorting your main subject or other important areas using the powerful Content-Aware Scale command in Photoshop!

Miniature Effect With Tilt-Shift In Photoshop CS6

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how to turn a real life photo into a miniature scene with the new Tilt-Shift blur filter in Photoshop CS6!

Blurred Vignette Effect In Photoshop CS6

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how the new Iris Blur filter in Photoshop CS6, along with its hidden layer mask feature, can help us add a simple blurred vignette effect to a photo!

Photoshop CS6 Blur Gallery - Iris Blur

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how to create highly customized blur effects with an image using the new Iris Blur filter in Photoshop CS6, which takes everything Field Blur offers and adds even more fine-tune control!

Photoshop CS6 Blur Gallery - Field Blur

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how to easily apply different amounts of blurring to specific areas of an image without the need for layer masks using the new Field Blur filter in Photoshop CS6!

Photoshop CS6 New Features - The Perspective Crop Tool

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how to easily fix common perspective problems in an image with the brand new Perspective Crop Tool in Photoshop CS6!

Cropping Images In Photoshop CS6

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00 EST

Photoshop CS6 brings with it a completely redesigned and enhanced Crop Tool that makes cropping and straightening images easier than ever! In this tutorial, we learn how it works!

Photoshop CS6 New Features - Background Save and Auto Save

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how two great new features in Photoshop CS6 - Background Save and Auto Save - will improve your workflow and help minimize annoying interruptions.

Photoshop CS6 New Features - The Interface

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00 EST

In this first tutorial on the new features of Photoshop CS6, learn all about the new darker interface and how to control its appearance with color themes!

Save Photos For Email Or The Web In Photoshop CS5

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00 EST

Learn how to resize, optimize and save a copy of your photo for uploading to a website or emailing to family and friends using the Image Size and Save For Web & Devices commands in Photoshop CS5! Also fully compatible with Photoshop CS4!

Selecting Hair With Refine Edge In Photoshop CS5

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00 EST

Selecting hair in a photo was once strictly for the pros, but in this tutorial, learn how the improved and powerful Refine Edge command in Photoshop CS5 makes selecting hair easier than ever!

How To Replace The Sky In A Photo

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00 EST

In this Photo Retouch tutorial, learn how to easily replace the original sky in a photo with the sky from a different image using a simple selection, a layer mask, and the power of Photoshop's Advanced Blending sliders!

Selective Coloring Effect In Photoshop

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00 EST

Can't decide if your photo would look better in color or black and white? Why not try both at once! Learn a fast and easy way to do selective coloring in Photoshop, turning most of your image black and white while keeping your main subject in full color!

Multiple Text Strokes With Smart Objects In Photoshop

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Need to add multiple strokes around your text? Normally Photoshop only lets us add a single Stroke effect to a layer, but in this tutorial, learn how to easily get around that problem using Smart Objects so you can add as many stroke outlines to your text as you need!

Editable Blurred Type With Layer Styles

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

Most Photoshop users turn to the Gaussian Blur filter when they need to blur text in an image or design, but in this tutorial, learn how to keep your blurred type fully editable by creating the same effect with layer styles!

Boost Color Contrast With A Black And White Adjustment

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00 EST

It may be called a Black and White image adjustment, but don't let the name fool you. In this Photo Retouch tutorial, we learn how to combine it with one of Photoshop's layer blend modes to easily control the brightness and contrast of different areas in a full color photo!

Photoshop Selections - The Color Range Command

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

When it comes to making color-based selections in an image, most Photoshop users turn to the Magic Wand Tool because it's easy and it's right there in the Tools panel. But if you dig a bit deeper, you'll find the Color Range command, and in this tutorial, you'll learn why it's time to wave that Magic Wand goodbye!

Adding Contact And Copyright Info To Your Photos

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

Uploading your photos to the web can be a great way to get yourself and your work noticed, but before you send an image out into the world, make sure your contact and copyright information is included with the file. This tutorial shows you how!

How To Lighten And Brighten Eyes With Photoshop

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00 EST

In this Photo Retouching tutorial, learn a fast and easy way to lighten and brighten someone's eyes in a photo using nothing more than a simple adjustment layer, a layer blend mode and a brush!

Creating Warped Text In Photoshop

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00 EST

Learn how Photoshop's built-in Warp Text options make it easy to twist, stretch and distort type into all kinds of different shapes and designs, all while keeping the text and the effect itself fully editable!

Folds And Creases Effect In Photoshop

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00 EST

In this Photoshop Effects tutorial, learn how to easily add folds and creases to a photo as if it had been folded and unfolded like a map!

An Easy Way To Set Your Type Size In Photoshop

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00 EST

Tired of guessing at font sizes when adding text to your Photoshop documents? Learn how to scale your type to any size you need, with a live preview of the results that makes it easy to choose the right font size every time!

Radial Zoom Enhanced Eyes Effect

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00 EST

In this Photoshop Effects tutorial, learn how to give someone's eyes a fun, easy to create 'zoom' effect with blur streaks that zoom out from the center of the eyes. We'll also enhance the brightness and color of the eyes while we're at it!