tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:34:18 +0000Collection of Photoshop tutorials for beginners including photo effect, coloring and text effect.http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (ace)Blogger112125BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginnershttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-3566556812534863155Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:41:00 +00002009-07-05T03:51:56.988-07:00moreFonts: HandwritingFontsTired of those block or Serifs fonts that make your design look somewhat serious and undistinctive. Try some of these handwriting fonts to add that personal human touch to your design. Okay, maybe there's a lot more handwriting fonts out there, but I hope this compilation would be enough to get you started. You can find something that fits your design mood here...whether it's romantic, http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/07/60-handwriting-fonts-cool-collection.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/XxqyMAH2u7s" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-2350739055989475038Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:54:00 +00002009-06-14T04:01:35.999-07:00Photo Effect in PhotoshopmorePhoto: Retro Polaroid ColoringThis is a simple tutorial on how to get the retro polaroid coloring on your photo. This coloring effect will definitely goes well with these polaroid brushes. See, I can't decide which coloring I like the most. So, you'll be learning on how to get the four colorings shown below. They all look almost the same, but if you look closer, you'll see the difference.1. First, we'll start on how to get http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/06/retro-polaroid-coloring-on-your-photo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/wEo02LzvnXo" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-5358968085055284706Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:46:00 +00002009-06-21T02:07:05.712-07:00Photo Effect in PhotoshopPhoto: Halftone Pattern EffectmoreYou've seen this halftone effect everywhere. In the magazines, music posters, billboards..and now it's about time you learn how to do this halftone effect on your own. With Photoshop, it's very easy. Take a look at this before and after image. If this is good enough, then go on and read the rest of the tutorial. 1. Like any other tutorials, we begin by opening the image we want to use in http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/06/cool-halftone-pattern-effect-on-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/ojLlC35JQqg" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-2312141411527028748Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:41:00 +00002009-06-07T08:35:07.197-07:00moreInspiration: Anti-smoking adsInspirationWhat it takes to create a subtle yet brilliant anti-smoking advertisement that captures the mind and heart of the people? Well, maybe inspiration, creativity, idea that rocks, a little bit sense of humor won't hurt, and of course..a good photoshop skill. Almost all the ads below relies on excellent photography and brilliant editing in Photoshop. If these anti-smoking ads can get you to quit http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/06/40-brilliant-anti-smoking-ad-campaigns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)5<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/GRoDnvvHdk0" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-2591949937914314992Wed, 27 May 2009 12:29:00 +00002009-05-27T06:16:09.452-07:00Photo Effect in PhotoshopmorePhoto: Single Color ImageI wonder what should I call this picture effect. Basically, we are changing the color of the original picture to achieve a single colored image...doesn't matter what color, you decide..there are no boundaries. I also add some blurry effect to get that glowing and dreamy look on the image. Some examples shown below... 1. Open your image in Photoshop.2. Duplicate the image.3. In the layer palette,http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/05/single-colored-image-effect.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/9K2biBqqSGQ" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-8901098928074255333Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:05:00 +00002009-04-26T04:28:51.903-07:00Textures: AbstractmoreTextures: AllOne of the many ways to make your design more interesting is to add textures to it. The right blending between images and textures will create something entirely fresh and new. And today, out of generosity, I decided to browse the web for some of the coolest abstract textures so you don't have to.Abstract Watercolor TexturesDownload HereLarge Abstract Texture SetDownload HereAbstract Grunge Colorhttp://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/04/cool-collection-of-abstract-textures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/CBKqCOcDfk8" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-807402334382672751Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:10:00 +00002009-04-19T01:10:05.260-07:00morePS: Image Editing using Adjustment LayerPS Techniques and TricksToday's tale is about the adjustment layer in Photoshop CS and why you should be using it instead of the regular image adjustment from the menu. If you've read some of my tutorials, you'll notice that I often use Adjustment Layers. And you're wondering..what's the different than the regular adjustment method..well, today..you're gonna find out!First, let's see what the regular image adjustment http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/04/flexible-editing-with-adjustment-layers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/1nhGvsTsZvw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-8671361485099582379Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:58:00 +00002009-04-12T03:53:20.058-07:00morePS Techniques and TricksPS: Rotate BrushesThis post will enlighten you on how to change the angle of any brush in the Brushes palette quickly and easily in Photoshop. Before I discovered this method, I used to rotate my layer to get the desired effect of some designed-for-corner brushes in Photoshop. For instance, the brush below is designed for the lower right corner of your canvas. What if you want to put it on the top left of your http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/04/rotate-your-brushes-in-photoshop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/ETpyDoIIbaA" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-7683589021094130146Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:03:00 +00002009-04-12T04:27:52.788-07:00moreBrushes: AllBrushes: PolaroidsSo, you love polaroid pictures..but don't own a polaroid camera. That's a problem we can easily solve with these collection of polaroid brushes. Select your favorite polaroid brushes or frames and upload them in Photoshop. And you'll just a few steps away from having a perfect polaroid theme images.How you want to use the polaroid brushes is up to you. Be creative...and here's a couple examples http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/03/polaroid-frames-brushes-for-your.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/CIsXtn45FME" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-5838481947725695579Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:16:00 +00002009-03-15T06:57:07.798-07:00moreInspiration: Scenic and Landscapes WallpapersInspirationLife constantly changes..so why not your desktop wallpaper too? Check out this collection of the most stunning scenic and landscapes wallpapers. Hope you'll find something you like here. Nothing like a serene, high resolution desktop background to keep you inspired... The Long RoadDownload WallpaperSky And FlowersDownload WallpaperPaint your WorldDownload WallpaperHot Air BalloonsDownload http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/03/scenic-and-landscape-desktop-wallpapers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/klW8HHSaLU8" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-7794785299474052159Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:30:00 +00002009-03-29T06:33:16.835-07:00Photo Effect in PhotoshopPhoto: Nostalgic FairyTale EffectmoreHey guys! How's life...hope it's beautiful. Anyways, it's been a while since we last seen a tutorial here. So, I'm gonna write one today. Since time is very limited...for me at least, this is gonna be yet another simple and short tutorial. And if you're time's very limited to, you can skip the tutorial and just download the PSD file..This is one of those image coloring effects..sometimes it workshttp://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/03/nostalgic-retro-fairytale-look-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/ICuRN-5C7Tw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-3445056448554216621Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:40:00 +00002009-03-08T10:35:42.297-07:00Inspiration: Rule of ThirdsmoreInspirationIn my previous post, we have learn about the Rule of Thirds. It acts as a guide to achieve a good composition when taking pictures. And in some digital cameras, you have the option to enable the grid lines on your camera screen which makes it easier to take advantage of the Rule of Thirds.So now, for better understanding of the Rule of Thirds, I present to you some visual aids. All these 20 http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/03/rule-of-thirds-inspirational-gallery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/viTWnw28XGo" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-3467309061307994823Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:41:00 +00002009-03-06T22:34:44.781-08:00morePS Techniques and TricksPS: Rule of ThirdsThe Rule of Thirds, one of the most popular rules in Photography, can be applied in painting, design and shooting movies too. It's useful to remember this rule when you're taking pictures with your digital camera or later cropping your digital image in Photoshop. In most cases, applying this rule will create a big difference in your image. And yes, it's a good difference.The rule states that:1. http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/03/rule-of-thirds-in-design-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/oE0VfbBX-IY" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-3897547204881731454Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:52:00 +00002009-02-22T03:56:49.982-08:00Photo Effect in PhotoshopmorePhoto: Colorful Gradient EffectLife's short, learn fast. Today, I'm gonna share a really short and simple tutorial on how to spice up your black and white image. Taking advantage of gradient layer, and blending modes in Photoshop, we'll add some colors that'll sure make your B&W photo a bit more interesting. So, read fast, and you'll accomplished this effect in less than two minutes...probably less if you read even faster.1. http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/02/colorful-gradient-effect-on-black-white.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)6<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/APJIywMJ_ro" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-3961238087361303139Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:53:00 +00002009-02-14T22:32:56.676-08:00moreInspirationInspiration: TypographyTypography, combined with the efficient use of color, fonts, shapes and images, is an excellent way for designers to set a theme and mood in a design. In fact sometimes, with just text alone, it is enough to create an amazing design and send the message to the audience. So today, if you're looking for some inspiration or just browsing the web for something nice and cool, I'm sure you'll enjoy http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/02/30-brilliant-typography-designs-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)8<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/cRTts6Usa6I" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-8786867148461404337Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:02:00 +00002009-02-09T03:06:41.997-08:00morePS Techniques and TricksPS: Keyboard ShortcutsWhen I first started this blog, my goal is to compile everything I've discovered about photoshop and share them with all photoshop newbies out there. So today, I'm writing about Photoshop keyboard shortcuts. There are really huge amount of keyboard shortcuts in Photoshop and I admit, even I don't remember them all. So, here's the plan..pick some shortcuts for the tasks you often use. Memorize ithttp://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/02/must-know-photoshop-keyboard-shortcuts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/2vSQxcQ_uVE" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-1618166866680839166Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:46:00 +00002009-03-21T09:51:36.700-07:00moreInspirationInspiration: Miniature PhotographyNot long ago, I wrote a tutorial on how to achieve this fake miniature effect on your photo. Now, it's time for some inspiration if you decided to try one. I personally thought the vibrant coloring is what makes all these images interesting. Well, we all know how colorful our lego set is...those yellow lego people wearing helmet and all. Anyway, this effect is called tilt-shift effect as well..http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/02/fake-miniature-photography-to-inspire.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/s5rW-waqWGc" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-1500875568073690715Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:59:00 +00002009-02-07T23:26:24.680-08:00Photo Effect in PhotoshopmoreReady to have some fun with Photoshop? Let's open those folder of digital pictures you have buried somewhere in your hard drive and start a little makeover on them. Check out this list of photo editing and photo effects techniques you can try to make your picture looks more interesting. Some are common effects like sepia tone coloring, B&W effect and some are new effects you probably never try http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/02/photo-effect-and-photo-editing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/iqZqiDxmuYI" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-2079416563735852798Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:10:00 +00002009-02-09T03:15:40.211-08:00moreText EffectI'm not gonna write any tutorial today. Instead I have a compilation of the best text effect tutorials on the web for all you text crazes out there. Some of them are a little bit complicated, a little bit advanced but really worth your time once you got the final effect. Follow the link to go to the tutorial page and enjoy trying new effects on your text..And if this isn't enough, check out our http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/01/coolest-text-effects-on-planet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/8sr2LKFcEJ0" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-2696084800198474844Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:24:00 +00002009-01-26T22:08:54.249-08:00moreTextures: AllTextures: CloudsHere you can find the best cloud and sky texture collection on the web. Read more for 20 set of textures with more than 100 individual textures for your download. Include grunge theme cloud, colorful sky and smoky, dark cloud and many more.DownloadGrunge Sky TexturesDownloadCloud and Debris TexturesDownloadLarge Sky TexturesDownloadAbstract Sky and Cloud TexturesDownloadColorful Grunge Cloud http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/01/free-cloud-and-sky-textures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/v4hyx8WwcTs" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-5361445634315409193Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:13:00 +00002009-01-10T09:20:23.535-08:00Photo Effect in PhotoshopmorePhoto: Pop Art TutorialEver heard the name, Andy Warhol? Or maybe you're more familiar with the words Pop Art. Today's tutorial will teach you how to create a colorful pop art inspired by our famous pop artist, Andy Warhol. Here's the before and after image. 1. As usual, open your image in Photoshop. Then, go to Image > Mode > Grayscale. A small window will pop up, choose Merge. And you got yourself a grayscale image.2http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2009/01/create-andy-warhol-pop-art-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/t11llwkOcPU" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-7887260269763874051Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:54:00 +00002008-12-29T21:42:28.719-08:00Photo Effect in PhotoshopPhoto: Canvas Painting EffectmoreEh, finally a new tutorial today. It's a simple one on how to turn your image or photo into a canvas style painting. This canvas painting effect will look nice on a scenery image with lots of colors blended together.As usual our before and after image. 1. Open your image in Photoshop. Duplicate it and set the duplicate layer to Overlay or Soft Light, whichever works for your photo. We do this tohttp://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2008/12/turn-photo-into-canvas-painting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/rfwvcIf1rdM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-8645667052277786184Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:53:00 +00002008-12-07T22:34:28.999-08:00Photo Effect in PhotoshopmorePhoto: BW Image with a HInt of ColorThis is an extension to our previous black and white tutorial. This tutorial will show you how to have a black and white image but at the same time, you can have one or more object in red, blue or any other colors. Sample result are shown below.1. First, open your image. For this tutorial, we'll have to start with a colored image.2. Next, we're gonna convert this colored image into a black and http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2008/12/black-and-white-image-with-hint-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)9<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/QWyl8Vf5zOw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-8616311375658231535Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:59:00 +00002008-12-07T20:30:32.332-08:00Photo Effect in PhotoshopmorePhoto: Black and White Photography EffectThere are several ways to get the B&W effect on your picture. I'll show you one way to do it using Channel Mixer and Gradient Map in Photoshop. Don't worry, it's not as complicated as it sounds. With only 3 easy steps, you'll get a high contrast black and white picture that looks rather professional. 1. Open your image. Duplicate the image.2. With the duplicate layer selected in the layer palettehttp://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2008/12/create-professional-black-and-white.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/oH0T9hxaJW8" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6587022130207907300.post-2772041422565531560Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:27:00 +00002008-11-28T10:17:38.507-08:00Photo Effect in PhotoshopmorePhoto: Glamorous Magazine Glow LookRemember reading a magazine and wishing you could somehow apply that glamorous glowing look on the models to one of your photo? Well, now with photoshop..you can. This beginner friendly tutorial will show you how to get that smooth glow effect on your photo. Do you have what it takes to be ANTM?...Let's find out ;) 1. Open your image. Duplicate it 3 times. Here's your layer palette now:2. Select http://best-photoshop-tutorials.blogspot.com/2008/11/glamorous-glowing-effect-on-your-image.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ace)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/BestPhotoshopTutorialsForBeginners/~4/uRvKFT7iAkU" height="1" width="1"/>