This tutorial is another user’s request. It’s an easy technique, but I’m sure you will be able to use it in all sorts of designs. It’s very versatile. In this case, I used this technique for a logo, but I could use it to create grids with light effects as well.
Archive for April, 2008
Enhance Your Image with Selective Color Adjustments
Apr 7th in Photo Effects by Ashley KennedyIn this tutorial, I will show you a nondestructive process for color-editing and retouching photographs. These techniques will make your images “finished” and professional. My main weapon is the Selective Color adjustment layer. Let’s get started.
Create a Cool Music Logo on a Grunge Background
Apr 6th in Designing by Kyle PeroI really like the artwork that is used in Pitchfork’s Web site, so I decided to recreate something similar in Photoshop and make a tutorial on how I did it. These techniques can be used to make a logo and background for a cool grunge-style Web site.
Making Composites with Octoberfest Glassware
Apr 5th in Photo Effects by Chris TitzePlacing masked glassware on a new background can be a difficult task. Either the glass looks too transparent, with bits of the old background showing, or it lacks highlights, or shadows. The techniques covered in this tutorial are not limited to Octoberfest beer mugs. You can use these practical techniques for any type of glassware in composite Photoshop images.
Super Retro Game Cartridge Design
Apr 4th in Effects by FabioLast week, I did an interview with an amazing designer named James White. One thing that I really like in his work is his use of retro style, so I decided I should explore that more. Following that idea, in this tutorial I will show you how to create a very easy, but really cool, 3D and geometric effect in Photoshop. After that, we will go a bit further and create our own retro Atari-style video game cartridge.
Best of the Web—March
Apr 3rd in Web Roundups by Sean HodgeWow, another month has gone by already. Have you gotten all the tutorials done you wanted to last month? Already, we have another fresh list of tutes, freebies, and articles: so much great content; so little time. That’s a good thing though. There’s always lots of high-quality material to pick and choose from. It has been another rock solid month here on PSDTUTS and across the Web. Let’s check out the material elsewhere.
Design a Shiny Photorealistic Apple Remote
Apr 2nd in Designing by Constantin PotoracApple has so many beautiful products. Their product designs consistently attain a sought-after status, which distinguishes them as an innovative company. In this tutorial, I’ll teach you how to make a shiny new apple remote.
Maciej Hajnrich Interview
Apr 1st in Inspiration by Sean HodgeMaciej Hajnrich, AKA Valp Nietylko, is a designer who embraces the merging of chaos and color. He has a great sense of free-flowing composition. Look at his work long enough, and your eyes will turn into shattered rainbows. Valp is a freelancer with the ability to create unique and stylish work while being grounded in a strong work ethic. He has some excellent advice to share with us about art, design, and business. Let’s get on to the interview.
