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How to Create a Fan Illustration From Scratching Using Photoshop

KimZien — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:13:53 +0000

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Quick Tip: How to Create a Glossy Biohazard Icon

KimZien — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:04:50 +0000

In this Tutorial you will learn a quick, easy and accurate way of creating your own basic biohazard icon. For this Tutorial we’ll be focusing mainly on the use of the Ellipse and Rotate Tools. Let’s begin!

Pixel-Level Collision Detection for Transformed Graphics

KimZien — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:03:13 +0000

In the previous Tutorial, we went through the basics of pixel-level collision detection. In this Tutorial, we shall explore the use of matrices in better defining the area of interest – very useful for graphics that have been rotated, translated, or skewed.

Open Source Ajax File Management System

KimZien — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:01:15 +0000

A modern browser is all that’s needed to access AjaXplorer : the interface is very similar to OS-native file explorers, and all users can find their way in it. Users can easily share files or folders over the Internet, preview and edit most common file formats directly online, without having to download/upload the files to/from their local computer.

How to Create a Better WordPress Options Panel

KimZien — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 01:33:51 +0000

WordPress is one of the most popular Content Management Software (CMS) systems out there. Whether it be for a client project or for selling themes on ThemeForest, WordPress is fast emerging as a CMS of choice for many web developers. It’s relatively easy to use, but can be made even simpler when you include an administration panel for users. Rather than having to open up the PHP template files and fiddling with the code, users can directly use the options panel to interact with your WordPress theme.

Design Web Portfolio Layout #10 with Photoshop

KimZien — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:51:03 +0000

In this Tutorial were going to be creating a simple straight to the point portfolio. Ive had tons of emails requesting for a portfolio layout. So here it is.

Smooth Scrolling Navigation with Page Scroller jQuery Plugin

KimZien — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:54:33 +0000

Page Scroller is a powerful JavaScript based smooth scrolling navigation system that utilizes the robust jQuery library. Created entirely with ease of use in mind, the plugin will work on any website. You can choose the positions of the navigation menu, and you can also change the scrolling speed easily. This smooth scroll plugin requires jQuery v1.3+.

Create a Sci-Fi Space Cave Scene in Photoshop

KimZien — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:51:09 +0000

Learn how to create this mysterious image of a newly explored space cave. This Tutorial will show you how to seamlessly combine photos together, create rock carvings, smoke, and more.

Quick Tip: Create a Modern Volume Bar with Adobe Illustrator

KimZien — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:49:15 +0000

In the following steps you will learn how to create a simple volume bar. It’s a pretty simple Tutorial that will introduce you to the basic tools, effect and techniques used in Adobe Illustrator. You will start with a simple rectangle and circle then using multiple fills, strokes and several simple effects along with some nice blending and masking techniques you will create your own volume bar.

Create a Surreal Floating Stone Structure Scene

KimZien — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:41:33 +0000

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