TUTfactory

Adding Cool Light Effects

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:33:53 -0800

This tutorial will take you through the creative process of making intriguing light effects and applying them in your work. This is more a process description of making this illustration, than a detailed step by step how to. I’ll give you some good guidance on how to deal with an illustration like this and cover the overall workflow. Let’s get started!

Panorama Photo Manipulation

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:21:17 -0800

In this tutorial, it will teach you how to combine multiple stock photos into a single, coherent scenery in Photoshop. We’ll start off with a single panoramic photo, and integrate two others along the way. If you’re looking to improve your photo manipulation skills, this tutorial should prove very useful!

Golden Apple Tree

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:10:25 -0800

In this Adobe Photoshop tutorial we’ll learn how to take a photo of a tree then transform it into a realistic golden apple tree with a fantasy type feel to the image. Let’s do it…

Scary Maze Game

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:26:43 -0700

This Flash tutorial will teach you how to create a scary maze game in Flash. A scary maze game is basically a maze where an image and sound effect is played at the end of the game. This scares the players as they are expecting another level in the game, but instead receive a scare. Let’s give it a try…

Scribble Type Effect

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:15:25 -0700

In this tutorial we will explore the “Average” command in Adobe Illustrator, and learn how to use it in rather unusual way. In this case, we’ll create abstract scribbles using relatively simple methods and apply it to our type. Let’s get going…

Shiny 3D Earth

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:07:14 -0700

In this tutorial It’ll show you how to create a shiny planet icon using the 3D features of Photoshop CS3 Extended or CS4 Extended. This will cover basic information about 3D layers and texture maps. So let’s get started!

Analog Clock Screensaver

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:40:08 -0700

In this tutorial, It’ll show you how to build a stylish Analog Clock using ActionScript 3.0. We’ll use the resulting swf movie with Screentime for Flash to create a fully functional screensaver. Time for some fun..

Slick Logo Design

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:31:54 -0700

In this logo design Illustrator tutorial it will show you how to create a slick logo and a splash in Photoshop. The logo we will be learning to design is for Zee. Let’s give it a go…

Wild Fire Text Effect

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:57:00 -0700

Fire text is one of the most common techniques that you can see in Photoshop tutorials. In this amazing Photoshop tutorial it will show you some more techniques for making stunning fire text sing some real fire images and some filters and blending methods. Here we go!

Content Slider

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:32:14 -0700

In this amazing Adobe Flash tutorial you will learn how to create a slick content slider that uses the Tweener engine. This example could be a great start to building a cool portfolio site or a photography website. Check it out…

iPhone App Site

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:05:57 -0700

In this tutorial, we’ll be creating an iPhone app promotional site in Adobe Photoshop. This tutorial will cover techniques such as adding color, texture, images, and effects to polish off this design in Photoshop. We’ll use some interesting elements, like iPhone imagery and a stylish aurora vector background illustration. We’ll finish up with a professional site design ready to get coded! Let’s get to it!

Clean Coffee Table Icon

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:24:49 -0700

What would your icon collection be without a swanky piece of contemporary furniture? In this simple, yet effective tutorial we will learn to incorporate the power of subtlety into icon design. We’ll be creating an icon similar to the design of Isamu Noguchi’s 1944 classic coffee table. Let’s get started!

Realistic Candy Bar

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:44:46 -0700

Realistic renderings can be done easily in Adobe Illustrator. With vector shapes, the objects can be preserved and edited infinitely which is a great advantage over raster objects. A few simple tweaks from the Effects menu and an understanding of basic object rendering can create a bold and stunning finish. In this tutorial It’ll be guiding you step by step through the stages required to create a realistic candy bar using Illustrator.

Customizable Tooltips

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:00:51 -0700

A Tooltip is a graphical user interface element. It activates by hovering or rolling over an item, showing a box of text which displays information about that item. In this Flash tutorial, It’ll show you how to create an easily customizable tooltip using Classes in ActionScript 3.0. Take a look!

Golden Compass

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:55:55 -0700

In this tutorial it will take you through the steps and techniques of creating a golden compass. This tutorial just uses Adobe Illustrator and a heavy dose of ingenuity so let’s get started!

Galactic Poster Design

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:08:11 -0700

Galactic space scenes are a popular theme for digital art, they’re packed full of texture and vibrant colour, which are two ingredients of an awesome design! Using Photoshop’s blending modes along with a mix of textures and brushes, let’s get lost in space and create an abstract cosmos poster design.

Stunning Underwater Painting

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:32:11 -0700

This Photoshop tutorial will bring you something new, we’re gonna be focusing on using many vector pack elements to comprise an entire illustrated piece. On top of that – we’ll be touching on a lot of coloring techniques (a fun but rather unorthodox method to say the least). You can use these skills and ideas to create an amazing piece. Really good, have a go!

Colorful Abstract Illustration

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:19:16 -0700

This tutorial will teach you how to make a cool illustration that incorporates patterns, coloring, as well as 3D shapes. The most important thing about this is that it is all extremely simple to create so it shouldn’t be that difficult for anybody. There are a lot of new techniques here that I guarantee you’ll be using, so check this one out!

Themed Repeating Pattern

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:08:59 -0700

Follow this Adobe Illustrator tutorial to create a range of simple vector objects based around the theme of a designer’s lifestyle, then tile them together into a cool looking repeating pattern. The creation of objects based on Illustrator’s basic shapes makes for a great tutorial for beginners while resulting in an awesome outcome which can be put to use in a range of design projects. Let’s go…

Mini Golf Game

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:01:29 -0700

In this tutorial I´ll show you how to create nice Mini Golf Game with Adobe Flash and ActionScript 3.0. We’ll work with Event Handlers, Functions and also the Timer Object which is a really cool feature in AS3.

Flash Lite Unit Converter

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:03:34 -0700

Flash Lite is an implementation of the Flash runtime for mobile devices. According to Adobe, the number of Flash Lite shipped devices will reach 1 billion in 2009 and more than 2.5 billion by the end of 2010, so if you are a Flash Developer it is important to know how this technology works. In this tutorial It’ll guide you through the basics of Flash Lite using the 1.1 version; sacrificing features, but ensuring compatibility.

Shiny Film Slate Icon

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:59:20 -0700

In this tutorial, It’ll show you how to create a vector film slate icon. The tutorial uses some basic shapes, some gradients, and even a blend. Moreover, you can easily customize this tutorial with your own logo or typography. Let’s get to it…

High Tech City Animation

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:57:17 -0700

This detailed Flash tutorial will teach you how to create a really cool and advanced light city animation. You will also learn how to design a city using the Line Tool then use flash filters and other techniques to add lightning and finish off the animation. Let’s get started.

Colorful Logo Design Process

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:47:15 -0700

This Adobe Illustrator tutorial will show you the process of creating a full logo. It will take you through the concept stage then you will develop the concept in Illustrator and the result will be a colorful vector logo. Let’s get going…

Clean Website Layout

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:38:26 -0700

This tutorial is perfect for the beginning to intermediate Adobe Illustrator artist. We’ll cover how to layout a website and prepare it for use on the web. Also, we’ll use the Website Elements Freebies from Vector Tuts to mock up the design as well.

Spot the Difference Game

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:04:18 -0700

This is a tutorial will show you how to a create a spot the difference gamein Adobe Flash. For ths tutorial you will need Adobe Flash 8 or higher. Making a spot the difference game is quite simple, the main challenges are organising the game assets, and making a graphic do something when a different one is pressed. Let’s start!

Realistic Chef’s Knife

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:02:35 -0700

If you love cooking, then this tutorial is just for you! Learn how to create a realistic chef’s knife by using simple paths and gradients. We’ll use relatively easy techniques to give an object volume, control the lighting, and make it look super sharp. Let’s get started!

Pixelated Image Transition

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:00:42 -0700

In this tutorial it will demonstrate how to create custom filters with the Pixel Bender Toolkit, then use them with Flash CS4 to output .pbj files. You’ll learn how to create a cool looking pixelated transition animation effect. Let’s get started!

Skull Patterned Skate Deck

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:06:49 -0700

Illustrator’s built in Symbol Sprayer can be a highly useful tool for quickly creating awesome pattern graphics. Let’s look at creating a few vector skull graphics, then combine them into an intricate pattern design to customise a skateboard deck. Let’s give it a try…

Font Picker Application

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:59:24 -0700

When working with typography, for example if you’re designing logos then choosing the correct font is crucial. The selection process can be a little slow if you’re testing each font in a design application. This tutorial will help you create your own font testing application using Adobe Flash and ActionScript 3.0. Let’s go…