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Valentines Day Photoshop Tutorial

shandaman — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:37:24 +0000

In this 2 part tutorial we teach you how to create a valentines day 2d vector image that you can send to your loved ones! We learn how to use custom shapes and apply hand shadows and highlights to give the image some POP!

Part 1

Part 2

Creating web icons in photoshop tutorial!

shandaman — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:01:30 +0000

In this tutorial we create a web / iPhone icon using Photoshop.

Go to: http://twitterfont.com/
To download the font used to create the Twitter “t”.

Create a Favicon Tutorial Using Photoshop!

shandaman — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:00:06 +0000

In this tutorial we teach you how to create a favicon you can use for your site, iphone apps or whatever reason you want one! Enjoy

For saving a .ico file, you are going to need this Photoshop plugin:
http://www.telegraphics.com.au/sw/

Or, you can upload a normal image file to:
http://www.favicon.cc/

And see what it looks like, then save it as .ico .

I am sorry about the ending, where my favicon doesn’t work, my browsers were acting up.

REMEMBER: If your browser doesn’t show the favicon right away, please give it a few minutes.. Even try it in a different browser.

Photoshop Chrome Bug Full Tutorial

shandaman — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:19:41 +0000

In this series of videos learn how to create a cool chrome bug from scratch in photoshop! You will learn the basics of shapes and layer styles as well as some advanced ps techniques you can use on future projects! Be sure to comment and rate the videos!

Part 0

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Photoshop Shadowing Techniques 101

shandaman — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:20:42 +0000

Photoshop Shadowing Techniques 101

In this tutorial we go through creating shadows, without doing it the Blending Options way.

PFL Quick Tip #1 - Multiple Strokes

shandaman — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:19:36 +0000

In this quick tip we go through how to add multiple strokes to an object using the blending options!

2d Vector Photoshop Pumpkin Patch Tutorial

shandaman — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:28:23 +0000

In this video tutorial series we teach you how to create a pumpkin patch from scratch in Photoshop! Follow along with this easy step by step 3 part tutorial below! Be sure to watch in HD for best quality!

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Illustrator Logo Design

Steve875 — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:07:34 +0000

In this tutorial we create a very basic logo.
The good thing about this logo is that it teaches you how to use many different (and important) tools within Illustrator.

Photoshop Twirl / Twist Tutorial

shandaman — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:12:59 +0000

A user requested a tutorial on how to create a twirl / twist / swirly in Photoshop.

One other way to do it, that I forgot to cover is just to download some Photoshop brushes that have twirls already made. You can find them from a quick google search, or click this link here (I googled it for you.)

Defining A Dreamweaver Website

Steve875 — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:51:59 +0000

This is one of the most important steps when you decide to use Dreamweaver.
This should be done before you even create a new page, but if you have already created one, it’s not too late to define your website.