Archive for May, 2008
Dramatic Text on Fire Effect in Photoshop
in Text Effects by CollisFlames are particularly hard to render in Photoshop, but in this tutorial I’ll show you how to use a photograph of fire to set text to the match. We’ll render the look on a nice dark background with a gorgeous text effect to complete the image.
This is the second of our five part series on Photoshop Typography. If you missed last week’s, go visit Create a Spectacular Grass Text Effect.
6 Quick’n'Dirty Photoshop Text Effects From Scratch
in Text Effects by CollisPhotoshop is great for embellishing display text with little effects. When you add layer styles into the equation, you have the added benefit of the styles being easily transferrable. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make 6 different effects using just layer styles. So really this is like 6 tutorials in one!
AudioJungle Launch + Upcoming Sites + PSDTUTS announcements!
in News by CollisAs you know one of the other sites we work on here is FlashDen, and recently we’ve been very hard at work expanding FlashDen to have a dedicated Audio sister site. So it’s with great pleasure that I can finally say that AudioJungle is now online! Continue Reading
Create an Impressive Mock-up of a Grunge Box
in Designing by Alvaro GuzmanLearn how to create impressive mock-up designs. In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the Vanishing Point Filter to get quick and professional presentation results. The final result is a realistic looking box, which looks well-worn, as if it was shipped worldwide. Use these techniques to create other mock-ups in your design work as well.
Create Cool Watercolor Effects in Photoshop
in Effects by FabioSometime ago I wrote an article on my blog listing some fashion style illustrations from really amazing designers such as: Bruno Fujii, Margot Mace, Raphaël of My Dead Pony, Stina Person, and others. The coolest thing in their design work is their use of watercolor effects. So in this tutorial I will show a quick way to simulate that effect using only Photoshop and some Brushes.
6 Techniques to Compose Your Work Using Repeating Shapes and Flexible Patterns
in Articles by Sean HodgeLet’s take a look at some Digital Illustration techniques that you can use in your artwork. Try analyzing artist’s work to discover not only how they do something, but also why they might use a certain technique. Pick a vantage point and look at the work from that particular view. In this article, we have an analytical lens we’ll be looking through. We’ll consider the use of repeating shapes and flexible patterns being used by artist’s today.
Inspiration: Vexel Style Artwork
in Inspiration by Sean HodgeVexels are a style of design composed of multiple layered shapes. Photoshop is a popular program to use to compose these graphics, as a pixel output is part of the style, though almost any software with a good pen tool could be used to make vexels.
Get inspired by a wide spectrum of vexel artists. Learn how to create your own vexel graphics through beginner and intermediate tutorials on the subject. And don’t miss the time-lapse vexel videos. Get to know the characteristics of this strong digital style.
Create a Spectacular Grass Text Effect in Photoshop
in Text Effects by CollisEver wanted to make text out of grass? Well with Photoshop you can. In this tutorial we’ll create a rather cool looking grass-text effect using a photo of grass, the pen tool and a bit of patience.
This is the first of a five part set of tutorials where we’ll use Photoshop to make text out of all sorts of things. So let’s get ready to Photoshop!
PSDTUTS May Contest Update
in News by Sean HodgeThe end of the month is nearing. Now is the time to plan and execute that contest winning design. The competition is nearing the pinnacle of its dramatic arch. Also, we present some great selections of new contest entries. Let’s check them out!
Create a Shiny Lock Icon Design
in Designing by Václav KrejčíAnother popular icon that you can find on the internet is (no doubt) the lock icon. It is widely used to identify secure web pages. It often indicates password fields for secure files. Wherever you wish to place a lock icon, this tutorial will show you how to create an attractive one for you to use!
