Time to think

Music Genre : POP

2011-08-07T14:42:00.002+08:00

Music Genre : POP

flash

2011-04-07T23:45:00.018+08:00

Theme : 1 Malaysia ( Faces )

TYPERWRITE EFFECT

1. choose flash file(actionscript3.0)

2. edit the size-320x240

3. file > import > import to stage

4. choose file

5. select the image > modify> transform > rotate 90 CCW

6. rename the background

7. choose ALIGN > 1. choose match size > 2. choose align ( to fix the picture in the frame )

8. modify > convert to symbol

9. rename the symbol (background) > type(movie clip)

10. insert frame at 300th frame

11. click new layer > rename ( typewriter)

12. insert keyframe at 5th frame

13. select text tool > edit properties > choose dynamic text > family:28 days later , size:25, color : white , format : center , behavior : multiline

14. enter an alphabet at each keyframe

15. select last 2 keyframe and copy it

16. paste the copied keyframes afterward

17. insert keyframe at 158th frame of background layer

18. color effects > style(brightness) > bright (-44%)

19 . right click > create classic tween

20. insert 2 frames at each of the typerwrite's frames to slow down the speed of text

PICTURES & VECTOR

1. file > import > import to library

2. choose file

3. insert keyframe > drag the picture to stage from library > free transform tool > resize&rotate

4. modify > convert to symbol

5. name (tadau1) > type ( movie clip)

6. color effects > style (alpha : 43)

7. insert keyframe > color effect ( alpha : 100) > filters (glow & drop shadow)

8. drop shadow

9. insert keyframe > color effects ( alpha : 1)

10. create classic tween

11. repeat the steps above (step 3-6 ) > insert keyframe > color effect (alpha : 100) > filters ( glow & gradient glow)

12. gradient glow

13. repeat the steps above (step 3-6) but is convert to button > insert keyframe > color effect (alpha :100) > filters ( glow & bevel ) > create classic tween

14. bevel

15. new layer (action) > insert keyframe

16. action frame > insert the script ( kid1= the name of button , rOver= name of th e mouse when it hover button , alpha-= 0.1(decrease alpha by 10%)/ 1 = 100%

17. drag all the vectors from AI to stage one by one > rearrange the keyframes > convert all into symbol (movie clip )

18. circle 4 > 1st keyframe > color effect ( brightness -44 ) > insert 2nd keyframe > color effect ( brightness 1 ) > create classic tween

19. circle 7 > 1st keyframe > colour effect ( none ) > 2nd keyframe > color effect ( alpha 70 ) > 3rd keyframe > color effect ( alpha 100 )

20. circle2 > 1st keyframe > color effect ( none ) > 2nd keyframe > color effect ( brightness -48 ) > 3rd keyframe > color effect ( brightness 5 )

21 . circle 6 > 1st keyframe > color effect ( alpha 100) > 2nd keyframe > color effect ( alpha 30 ) > 3rd keyframe > color effect ( alpha 100 )

22. insert keyframe > 1st keyframe > color effect ( brightness -44) > 2nd keyframe > color effect ( brightness -94 ) > 3rd keyframe > color effect ( brightness 0 )

23. create 4 new folders ( button , circle's symbols , pictures , picture's symbols ) > categorized every layers into each group

TEXT

1. new layer (text)> insert keyframe > select type tool > edit properties > insert text > select free transform tool (resize)

2. modify > convert to symbol > name (say )> type ( movie clip)

3 . filters > glow

4. create motion tween >

5. motion preset > fly-in-left

6. subselection tool > drag it to adjust the path of the movement

7. new layer > rename(text2) > edit properties

8. modify > convert to symbol > name (no) > type ( movie clip)

9. click the text > filters > glow > drop shadow > bevel

10. keyframe > free transform(small) > top right

11. insert keyframe > free transform (medium) > center

12. keyframe > free transform (big) > center (full frame)

13. click at the keyframe > create motion tween

14. new layer (text3) > insert keyframe > select type tool > edit properties > insert text

15. click text > filters > glow >drop shadow > glow > bevel

16. new layer(text4) > insert keyframe > edit properties > insert text > click text > filters

17. click text > ctrl+B x2 (to break apart)

18. select eraser tool > press F6 (insert keyframe) + erase in each keyframe (start from back to front)

19. drag the splatter from AI to stage > free transform tool (resize) > convert to symbol (splatter) > display (blending : substract)

20.drag the splatter2 from AI to stage > free transform tool (resize) > convert to symbol (splatter2) > color effect

21. color effect > style(alpha) > alpha (21%)

22. create classic tween

23.drag the splatter3 from AI to stage > free transform tool (resize) > convert to symbol (splatter3) > blending(add)

24. create motion tween > last keyframe > color effect (brightness : -11 ) >display (blending :add)

25 .drag the splatter4 from AI to stage > free transform tool (resize) > convert to symbol (splatter4) > color effect (alpha :58) > blending(add) > 2nd & 3rd keyframe > color effect (85) > blending(add)

26. create classic tween

27.drag the splatter5 from AI to stage > free transform (resize) > convert to symbol ( splatter5) > brightness (51) > blending (overlay) > brightness (85) > blending (overlay)

28. create classic tween

SOUND

1. file > import > import to library

2. create new folder (sound) > put all the sound into this folder > each sound can be play by click play button on top right

3. new layer (typerwrite) > insert keyframe > drag sound from library to stage

4. edit sound > properties > click on the pencil icon

5. new layer (camera sound ) > repeat the steps ( step 3-4 )

6. drag the vertical line at the frame there to edit sound

7. insert 3rd keyframe > edit envelope > drag vertical line to edit sound

8. insert 5th keyframe > repeat the step 7

9. new layer ( bubble sound ) > repeat the steps ( step 3 ,4 ,6 ,7)

10. new layer ( kick sound ) > repeat the steps ( step 3 ,4 ,6 ,7)

11. edit the envelope > drag the line in the left and right channel > fade in & fade out ( to adjust volume)

12. new layer ( kick sound ) > edit envelope > drag the vertical line at the frame

13. new layer ( many punches ) > repeat the steps ( step 3 ,4 ,6 ,7)

14. file > publish settings

15. flash > audio stream > set > bill rate (64kbps) > preprocessing (convert stereo to mono) > untick > repeat this to audio event

16. audio event > untick override sound settings

17 . library > double click on the button symbol

18. create new layer (sound) > drag sound to stage > edit envelope > drag the line in the left & right channel ( to fade in ) > sync > start

photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/38574779@N04/3547262981/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sam4605/3612976723/

http://www.tonyfernandesblog.com/main.php/2009/07/15/what-does-1malaysia-mean-to-you

sound effects - bubble http://soundbible.com/1137-Bubbles.html

- camera click http://soundbible.com/330-Camera-Click.html

- Roundhouse Kick http://soundbible.com/1000-Roundhouse-Kick.html

- Tiny Button Push http://soundbible.com/419-Tiny-Button-Push.html

- Typewriter And Bell http://soundbible.com/853-Typewriter-And-Bell.html

- many punches http://soundbible.com/1409-Many-Punches.html

Typography poster ( 1 Malaysia )

2011-04-03T13:32:00.004+08:00

1 Malaysia theme ( Faces )

Say NO! to racism

All in a family

All races sharing the same spirit of patriotism

photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/38574779@N04/3547262981/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sam4605/3612976723/

http://www.tonyfernandesblog.com/main.php/2009/07/15/what-does-1malaysia-mean-to-you

http://www.google.com.my/imglanding?q=malaysia+flag&um=1&hl=en&sa=X&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=2pTnufjQoqdmWM:&imgrefurl=http://www.topnews.in/malaysian-man-killed-hogging-karaoke-microphone-295457&imgurl=http://www.topnews.in/files/malaysia-flag1.jpg&w=400&h=320&ei=2xGYTcn6B8i5ccrAlaMH&zoom=1&iact=hc&oei=aRGYTaaTCI6IuAOh9s3mCw&page=1&tbnh=138&tbnw=171&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0&biw=1280&bih=610

Creme Brulee

2011-01-25T22:12:00.009+08:00

CREME BRULEE

original

http://www.flickr.com/photos/abillionsmiles/4825955967/

final

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1. file > open , choose the file

2. right click on the layer > choose duplicate layer > rename layer (sharpen tool ) > select sharpen tool ( to sharpen the creme brulee to make it looks clearer )

3. duplicate layer > rename layer ( Gaussian blur ) > select magnetic lasso tool

4. use magnetic lasso tool to select the background ( a selection appear )

5. select > modify > feather

6. feather radius ( 5 pixels )

7. filter > blur > gaussian blur ( to make the background blur )

8. radius 6.0 pixels

9. adjustments > brightness/contrast > brightness 0 , contrast 30 ( to enhance the colour of the picture )

10. duplicate layer > rename layer ( burn tool ) > select burn tool > opacity 50 % > range ( midtones) ( burn the dark area of the cream which in the red circle to make it more darker )

11. duplicate layer > rename layer ( dodge tool ) > select dodge tool > opacity 34% > range (highlights) ( apply it on the cream which in the red circle to highlight the cream )

12. duplicate layer > rename layer ( gradient tool ) > select gradient tool > foreground colour ( black ) > press shift ( to make a straight line) + drag it on the background so the creme brulee will be the main focus

13. file > place the bokeh picture at the top left position > blend mode ( vivid light ) > opacity 100% , fill 62% ( to add texture on the background )

bokeh picture > http://desktop-world.info/2009/05/bokeh/

14. layer > layer mask > hide all

15. select dodge tool > apply it on the position which the bokeh picture is placed until the texture appear ( to make sure only the wanted part is shown )

16. file > place the bokeh texture at top right position > edit > transform > flip horizontal > repeat the steps 14 & 15

17. filter > render > lens flare > adjust the flare center > brightness 120% > lens type 50-300mm

18. file > place > white dotted picture > place at left side > blend mode (overlay) ( add effect to avoid the dark area looks dull )

white dotted picture > http://wanderingsoul-stox.deviantart.com/art/Texture-102-99823991?q=&qo=

19. right click on the layer > select rasterize layer

20. select eraser tool > erase the edges of the picture which in the red circle

final

Blogger Templates

✿ Halloween wallpaper (part 2)

2010-11-17T05:22:00.005+08:00

BACKGROUND
1. File > place

2. choose the file to place

3. select blend mode(SHIFT+ALT+Y) (luminosity) & opacity (92%) > select curves in the red circle > press ALT + click the line diving 2 layers(CTRL+SHIFT+G)(create a clipping mask) an arrow will shown in the red circle

4. file > place > choose file to place it > place at the position I want

5 . edit > transform > scale > resize the haunted house

6. choose blend mode(SHIFT+ALT+Z) (pin light)

7. select the brightness/contrast layer in the red circle

8. press ALT + click the line diving 2 layers(CTRL+SHIFT+G)(create a clipping mask) an arrow will be shown > adjust the brightness (-15) & contrast (49) by dragging the little slider

9. layer > layer mask > hide all

10. select dodge tool(O) > paint over the area I place it until the haunted house appear

11. haunted house appear

TEXT

12. select horizontal type tool(T) in the small red circle > choose foreground colour(white) in the big red circle > select font(berylium) & size(60) > type HAPPY

13. select horizontal type tool(T) > choose foreground colour(white) > select font(berylium) & size(120) > type HALLOWEEN > place both of the text in a nice position

14. hold ctrl & click on both of the text layer > right click > rasterize type

15. select smudge tool > mode(normal)> strength (50%)>select halloween layer > drag the text

16. result of using smudge tool

17. hold ctrl + left click on the halloween text layer ( a selection will appear )> select new fill /adjustments layer in the red circle > select colour balance

18. adjust the colour balance of cyan.magenta & yellow of 3 tones (shadows,midtones,highlights) by dragging the slider

19. select horizontal type tool(T) > choose foreground colour(black)> same size+ type> place it over the first "halloween" text

20. select blend mode(SHIFT+ALT+H) (hard mix)

21. double click on the "happy" text layer > styles ( outer glow) > structure mode(screen) ,opacity(75%) & colour (green) > gradient editor (location 56)(green colour)

BLACK CAT

22. file > place > choose file > resize it & place at the position I want > rename the layer (black cat)

23. move the black cat layer to below of the "happy" text layer (so the cat show behind of the text) > layer > layer mask > hide all

24. select dodge tool (O)>set the diameter of the brush(32)(ALT+right click+drag) >range(shadow) >exposure(100%)> paint over the area I placed it until the black cat appear

JACK O LANTERN

25. file > place > choose file > place the bat-jack o lantern

26. rename the layer (bat-jack o lantern) by double click on it > drag the layer above the black cat layer >layer > layer mask> hide all

27. select dodge tool & burn tool(O) > set the size of brush (27)(ALT+right click+drag), range (shadows),exposure(100%) > paint over the area I placed it until the bat-jack o lantern appear

SCARY EFFECT & TEXT EFFECT

28. file > place > place the cracking painted picture > resize & rotate it

29. select blend mode (SHIFT+ALT+O)(overlay)

30. edit > transform> warp

31. drag the points & adjust it until fix to the face

32. layer > layer mask > hide all

33.select dodge tool (O) [brush (38),range (shadows),exposure(75%)] & burn tool(O) > paint over the face until the cracking part appear

34. select sharpen tool ( to sharpen cracking parts ) & blur tool (to blur cracking parts) > click over the cracking parts

35. select burn tool layer > select erase tool(E) > set brush (26)(ALT+right click+drag),opacity (57%) mode(brush) > erase some parts of the face which in the red circle

36. select the cracking paint layer > rename it (cracking paint)

37. select Halloween text layer >right click> select duplicate layer

38. hold ctrl +left click over the layer (a selection on the text will shown) > rename the layer(halloween 1)

39. edit > transforms > flip vertical

40. filter >blur> gaussian blur

41. adjust the radius of gaussian blur (1.1 pixels) by dragging the slider

42. select halloween 1 layer > click add vector mask (in the red circle)

43. make sure foreground is black in colour> select gradient tool(G) > hold shift + hold left click & drag it straight down till reach the position I want then release it ( a straight line will shown)

44. result of gradient & adjust opacity (93%)

45. edit > transform > skew

46. drag the points & adjust it

47. click add new layer in the red circle

48. select horizontal type tool(T) > select foreground colour (white) > set the font (Berylium), size(30pt) > choose a position & type it

FINAL

✿ Halloween wallpaper (part 1)

2010-11-15T17:36:00.000+08:00

My halloween wallpaper

GUY'S FACE

2. file > new( ctrl+N)> name it > preset (international paper) > size (A4) > resolution (72)

3. select paint bucket tool ( G ) > select the foreground colour ( BLACK ) > click over the white background

4. black background appear

5. file > place

6. choose the file to open it

7. resize > place the guy to the right side > place half of the face of the guy > rename the layer (make up guy)

8. press Q (enter quick mask ) > select brush tool (B)

9.paint over the guy's face

10. press Q again (exit quick mask ) > a selection will appear ( background & the face of the guy)

11. select > inverse (shirt+ctrl+I)

12. the selection will appear only on the face of the guy

13. click add vector mask which in the small red circle at the right bottom.
the result after click the add vector mask in the big red circle

14. click the add new layer in the red circle > rename the layer( eye colour layer) by double click the layer

15. select brush tool (B)

16. click the foreground colour ( the black square ) in the red circle & choose colour (orange)

17. adjust the diameter of the brush tool (42px) (ALT+right click+drag) & the hardness (100%) . opacity (100%) & flow(100%)

18. paint the guy's eye

19. double click on the eye colour layer > set the blend mode (normal > colour(Shift + Alt + C) > make sure PREVIEW box is checked

20. select eraser tool (E)

21. erase unwanted part around the area of the eye

22. select the colour balance in the red circle

23. press ALT + click the line diving 2 layers(CTRL+SHIFT+G)(create a clipping mask) an arrow will shown in the red circle

24. adjust the colour balance by dragging on the little slider of cyan , magenta & yellow

25. select dodge tool (O) paint (inside the pupil) & burn tool(O) paint (outside the pupil) on the eye colour layer > range (shadow) & exposure (100%) > paint it - to enhance the eye

26. right click on the make up guy layer > choose duplicate layer

27. press ALT + click the line diving 2 layers(CTRL+SHIFT+G)(create a clipping mask)
an arrow will be shown in the red circle

28. select burn tool (O) > adjust the diameter of the burn tool (100px)(ALT+right click+drag) & hardness (0%)(ALT+SHIFT+right click+drag) > range (shadow)& exposure (100%)

29. paint some part of the guy face

GAL'S FACE

1. file > place

2. choose file to place it

3. resize & place at the left hand side

4. select brush tool (B) & press Q (enter quick mask)

5. paint over the gal's face

7. press Q (exit quick mask) > a selection will appear ( background & the face of the gal) > select > inverse (SHIFT+CTRL+I) then the selection will only on the gal's face

8. click the add new layer in the red circle > rename the layer (eye colour 1) by double click on the layer

9. select brush tool (B) & colour of the foreground (green) then paint the eye

10. choose blend mode (SHIFT+ALT+V)(vivid light)

11. select eraser tool (E) to erase unwanted part of the eye

12. press ALT + click the line diving 2 layers(CTRL+SHIFT+G)(create a clipping mask) , an arrow will shown in the red circle.

13. create a new layer > rename the layer (eyeshadow)> select brush tool (B) > select color (yellow) of the foreground > paint it > repeat it again by choosing another 2 colors (orange & green)

14. choose blend mode (SHIFT+ALT+C)(colour)

15. filter > blur > gaussian blur

16. gaussian blur > drag the cursor over the little slidder to adjust the radius

17. result of gaussian blur

18. choose gaussian blur again > adjust the radius -to make the eye shadow more blur

19. right click on the gal layer > select duplicate layer > rename ( liquify)

20. press ALT + click the line diving 2 layers(CTRL+SHIFT+G)(create a clipping mask) > filter > liquify

21. select forward warp tool (W) > set the brush size (121), brush density (13),brush pressure (90) & drag to adjust the shape of gal's face

22.right click on the liquify layer > select duplicate layer > rename it (burn tool) > press ALT + click the line diving 2 layers(CTRL+SHIFT+G)(create a clipping mask)

23. select burn tool (O) & paint around the gal's face

24. create a new layer > rename it (gradient) > select gradient tool (G)> select foreground to transparent which in the red circle located at the option bar > hold shift +left click & drag it straight down till reach the position I want then release it (a straight line shown )

25. this is result of gradient .then select dodge tool (O) > select the guy layer > set the diameter of brush(ALT+right click+drag) > range (highlights)> paint over the guy's pupil

26. select dodge tool(O) > set brush diameter (ALT+right click+drag) > range (highlights) > paint over the pupil+face+hair of the gal & guy

27 .result of dodge tool

result of gradient

✿ Halloween wallpaper

2010-11-11T10:19:00.002+08:00

PICTURES

I used these picture for my Halloween wallpaper

REASON

1. Cracking paint -This cracking paint i use to add cracking effect on the gal's face to make her be a scary character.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanmacpic/2399901971/sizes/l/in/photostream/

2. Death gal - This gal's character represent death which is one of Halloween's theme . She looks like a scary decayed corpse after adding the cracking effect on her face & bring out the scary mood of Halloween
http://www.flickr.com/photos/laurenmarek/4061971593/sizes/z/in/photostream/

3. Jack -o- lanterns - Pumpkin carving became an important ritual of Halloween, candles have been used to illuminate Jack O’ Lanterns. Lighting candles in Jack-o'-Lanterns is the traditional way of celebrating Halloween. Every Halloween's wallpaper must have jack - o -lanterns because it is the main subject of Halloween festival.
http://leashed-freak.deviantart.com/art/Halloween-Bat-o-Latern-184246750?q=boost:popular+in:photography+halloween+bat&qo=19

4. Make up guy- One of the biggest traditions of Halloween is make up & wearing costumes .The makeup and hair goo that is used to complement the costumes.Halloween makeup can transform anyone into any character. I choose this picture (a makeup guy ) because it is suitable to be a part of my wallpaper and make up & wearing costumes represent one of the Halloween activities.
http://stridsberg.deviantart.com/art/Happy-Halloween-Part-V-184698483?q=boost:popular+in:photography+halloween&qo=52

5.Scary jungle - I used jungle to be my wallpaper background because it represent scary . Imagine that haunted house is located in the dark jungle and for those who want to visit it will have a scary journey.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/35214950@N02/3295464229/sizes/l/in/photostream/

6. Haunted house - Due to the correlation with ghosts the haunted house is associated with Halloween. In fact, the "haunted house" has become a huge Halloween attraction. Visiting haunted house is one of the Halloween activities so I choose to use haunted house in my wallpaper.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/annatheodora/2313835749/

7. Black cat - black cat is the Halloween traditional character. I use black cat because several legends exists about black cats being evil, causing bad luck, being the familiars of witches, and many other dark things.
http://kanikey.deviantart.com/art/black-60900848?q=boost:popular+in:photography+black+cat&qo=12

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Fun, playful & cartoon halloween wallpaper

http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/beautiful-halloween-wallpapers/

http://www.background-wallpapers.com/holidays-wallpapers/halloween/happy-halloween-3.html

http://xdestitutex.deviantart.com/art/Halloween-24612564?q=boost:popular+halloween+wallpaper&qo=154

http://greenkiwiofdoom.deviantart.com/art/Halloween-Wallpaper-98844765?q=boost:popular+halloween+wallpaper&qo=0

http://ravenxcorpse.deviantart.com/art/This-is-Halloween-101282298?q=boost:popular+halloween+wallpaper&qo=26

http://dragonphase.deviantart.com/art/Arachnophobia-Wallpaper-141482498?q=boost:popular+halloween+wallpaper&qo=164

Scary halloween wallpaper

http://www.webmastergrade.com/25-scariest-halloween-wallpapers/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/leonardomatos/2989349599/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lognar/5158249396/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12905355@N05/1516559563/

http://www.webmastergrade.com/25-scariest-halloween-wallpapers/

VIDEO

Clone Stamp Tool

2010-11-05T15:08:00.003+08:00

Clone Stamp tool - What the clone tool does is take one section of the image and clone (copy) it to another area.It can be used to remove dust spots, wrinkles and just about anything that you want out of the image.

BEFORE

AFTER ( add snowflake )

AFTER (remove snowflake)

1. FILE > OPEN

2. choose the file you want to edit

3. right click on the blue highlighted layer, select duplicate layer

4. rename your duplicate layer

5. select clone stamp tool

6. you can choose the diameter of the brush and hardness by dragging the little slider .

7. Hold the tool over the snowflake and hold the Alt key. Holding the Alt key samples the snowflake you are using as the original. then move the tool over to an area that you want to add. left click and hold while clicking the mouse. You should see a clone of the snowflake appear.

8. you can also remove the snowflake. repeat step 7 by sampling the blue area and then copy over the another snowflake which you want to remove it.

Marquee Tool

2010-11-04T22:48:00.001+08:00

Marquee tool - to select areas of image (or the whole image) so that can edit or modify that area. It can also be used for copying sections from one part of the image to the other. Also, the marquee tool has a flyout so you can choose different shapes. right click on the marquee tool & the flyout will be shown

Rectangular - creates a rectangular shaped selection

Elliptical - creates a circular or elliptical shaped selection

Single row - creates a selection that is one pixel high across the width of the image

Single column - creates a selection that is one pixel wide across the width of the image

1. Duplicate

1. FILE > OPEN

2. choose file

3. right click on the blue highlighted layer , select duplicate layer

4. rename the layer

5. select Elliptical Marquee Tool (right click on the tool)

6. select the area that you want

7. then hold the Ctrl and Alt keys while pressing the left mouse button on the selected area. as you move your mouse, the selected area will be copied to where you move it.

8. FILE > SAVE AS , rename your file and choose the file format you want to save.
* remember to save as photoshop (PSD, PDD)

2. Cut and move - select an area, place your mouse inside the marquee. Hold the Ctrl key while holding down the left mouse button. Now move your mouse to move the marquee. the area selected will move and the background color will fill the formerly selected area.

3. Delete - with a marquee selection made, press the Delete key on your keyboard. This will erase the selected part of the image and replace it with the background color.

4. Invert the selection - You can select an area of the image, and then invert that selection by holding down Shift+Ctrl+I (or use the menu Select > Invert ). This is useful if you want to modify most of the image, but leave an area untouched. It's easier sometimes to select the small area, and then invert the selection.

6. Deselect - press Ctrl+D to deselect the area.

7. Select the entire image - To select the whole image, you can either use the rectangular marquee around the extents of the image, or press Ctrl+A.

8 . Adding to the selected area - Hold the Shift key and make another marquee selection (a cross hair and + sign) - it will add to the area selected to overlap the first area, or be a new area.

9. Subtracting from the selected area - Hold the Alt key and make another marquee selection (a cross hair and - sign) - it will subtract from the area selected to overlap the first area.

10. Creating an intersecting selection - Hold the Shift and Alt keys while you are selecting, can select 2 area and the portion that overlaps the 2 will stay selected in the end.

Gradient tool

2010-11-03T13:20:00.003+08:00

Gradient tool - The gradient tool allows you create a subtle blend of color in an image. This can be as simple as a color fade out to a complex blend of many colors to create a chrome look.

BEFORE

AFTER

1. FILE > OPEN

2.choose the file which you want to edit

3. click the new layer

4. Your new layer should be highlighted(Blue) in the layers pallet on your lower right, and it should be transparent. Photoshop shows transparency as a gray checkerboard

5. rename your layer

6. set the MODE to SOFT LIGHT

7. Select GRADIENT TOOL from the tools palette on the upper left

8. make sure you have the default foreground and background colors, black and white is chosen (two overlapping color squares towards the bottom of the tools palette). You can reset them to default black and white by pressing the tiny little black-and-white pair of overlapping squares next to them, or just press "D" on your keyboard.

9. select the LINEAR GRADIENT which is the first of five little icons on the top middle left of the gradient tool option bar across the top of your screen.

10. select the FOREGROUND TO TRANSPARENT. Choose the one that goes from black to transparent (gray checkerboard).

11. Put your mouse at the top of the image then Click, hold and drag it straight down till reach the position you want then release it . you can make sure it is straight by also holding the Shift key while you do this.

12. FILE > SAVE AS

13. rename your file and choose the file format you want to save
* always remember to save the file as photoshop (PSD,PDD)

Colour match & Neutralize tool

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BEFORE

AFTER

1. FILE > OPEN

2. choose the file which you want to edit

3. go to LAYERS , right click on the picture (highlighted in blue) , choose duplicate layer

4. IMAGE > ADJUSTMENTS > MATCH COLOUR

5. you can adjust the luminance, colour intensity and fade by dragging the little slider to left or right. Then checked the neutralized box.This is the easiest way to get rid of a color cast

6. FILE > SAVE AS

7. rename your file and choose the format which you want to save
* always remember to save as photoshop (PSD, PDD)