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Creating Aluminum Buttons in Photoshop

Steve875 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:00:11 +0000

Here is a tutorial from our guest director from DigitalYardSale on how to create a brushed aluminum button with an inset lighted icon. This is achieved by using layer styles which is great because that means you can change the button or the icon to ANY shape and simply copy the layer style to create new buttons!

Be sure to check out the director’s website for more tutorials and a lot of great freebies! www.thedigitalyardsale.com

PFL Quicktip – Photoshop Ultra-Undo

Steve875 — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:35:31 +0000

In this simple but extremely useful Quicktip, we learn how to undo more than 1 time.

PFL Quicktip – Smart Objects

Steve875 — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:10:42 +0000

In this quicktip we learn how to use smart objects, and learn why they are so freaking awesome!

Awesome Layers Panel Options Quick Tip Tutorial

shandaman — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:42:46 +0000

In this quicktip I show what settings I use to maximize my visibility in the layers panel.

Designing Cool Tentacles In Photoshop

shandaman — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:41:25 +0000

In this tut I show you how to create some cool tentacles in photoshop. Follow along as we learn the basics and explore the shear tool!

Pixar Toy Story Logo Tutorial

shandaman — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:47:30 +0000

In this lesson we learn how to create a logo that looks very much like the Toy Story logo.

Learn a couple of fun techniques, such as: converting fonts into editable shapes and different layer options.

Photoshop Vintage Photograph Quick Tip Tutorial

shandaman — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:46:19 +0000

In this quick tip we show how to take an ordinary photograph to extraordinary with the vintage look in just 30 seconds! Enjoy

Summer Scene From Scratch Tutorial

shandaman — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:12:14 +0000

In this lesson we look at how to create a complete summer scene using photoshop, no outside techniques are used. What you see is what you get right on your screen! Come along for the ride and learn!

Neon Glow Text Effect Tutorial

shandaman — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:36:55 +0000

Come along as we teach you how to create this cool Neon Glow Text Effect in Photoshop!

Corporate Website Design

Steve875 — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:26:12 +0000

In this 5 part series we create a trendy looking corporate website design in Photoshop.

Part 1 – Planning the layout

Part 2 – Middle splash zone

Part 3 – 3 Content boxes

Part 4 – Bottom & Sidebar

Part 5 – Finishing up