Archive for February, 2008
Create A Textured Tag For Your Website
in Designing by Sean HodgeIn this tutorial, we are going to create a textured tag that you can use in your website designs. Adding textured elements to modern web designs is a current trend. Learn how to create your own texture and then apply it to your design element.<
In this tutorial, we are going to create a textured tag that you can use in your website designs. Adding textured elements to modern Web designs is a current trend. Learn how to create your own texture and then apply it to your design element.
Valentines Day - Photoshop Style
in Designing by Constantin PotoracA few days ago, I decided to make a special present for my girlfriend. I also thought this technique could be used by others that have the same plan, so here it goes. I will teach you some nice techniques that could improve your experience and also help you make a great gift.
The Ultimate Wood Texture Tutorial
in Effects by Kyle PeroSure, you could take a photo of some wood and use that for a texture. But the real way to separate the Photoshop men from the boys is to make your own. In this tutorial, we are going to create a wood texture and apply some artwork on top of it that has an aged paint feel. To begin, make a new document as shown below.
Handy Web 2.0 Icons In Photoshop
in Interface by FabioWhen we are working on a Web design project, we quite often need icons to show commands like add, delete, or edit. With the Web 2.0 trend, the use of badges and subtle 3D has become very popular. In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a really easy and very nice 3D effect to be used in either buttons and icons or elements that need some depth.
Top 5 Alternatives to Photoshop For Mac Users
in Articles by Sean HodgeDeciding on an alternative for Photoshop depends a lot on what you use Photoshop for. There are five apps that I’ll give you some information about that are trying to compete head-to-head with Photoshop. If you have more targeted image creation needs there are some apps that may even be a better option than Photoshop.
Create a Cool Halftone Effect
in Effects by Sean HodgeIn this tutorial, we’re going to go a bit retro. You’ll learn how to create halftone patterns and creatively cut up an image of a model holding a boombox. You’ll then use those cut elements to make your design. We use some layer styles to get everything to come together cohesively. The effects are fun, and you can apply these methods to other designs as well.
Inspirational Business Card Designs
in News by CollisAs some of you may know, PSDTUTS has a couple of sister sites, including a design inspiration gallery called FaveUp, which showcases logos, business cards, CSS websites, and Flash websites. Continue Reading
A Cool Lighting Effect In Photoshop
in Effects by FabioIn this tutorial, I will show you how to create that effect we saw on the screen at the Macworld San Francisco. It’s basically some lighting effects with blurs and blend modes, but the effect is awesome.
Best of the Web - January
in Web Roundups by Sean HodgeIt’s 2008, and we’re off to a big start! I browsed through the PSDTUTS Flickr group and saw some fantastic work. Its so cool to see the community putting the skills they learn here to such great use. Rumor has it that this last month of January there were a few things to learn elsewhere on the net as well. Let’s check them out…
Building Up PSDTUTS
in News by CollisHey folks, it’s been a while since I posted about the site and its happenings.
There are actually quite a few bits of news, including a new member of the editorial team, more frequent postings, and some forums coming to the site. So on with the community updates … Continue Reading
