Archive for June, 2008
Best of the Web - June
in Web Roundups by Sean HodgeThere are great Photoshop tutorials, design articles, and freebies across the web this month. We’ve got some big changes coming with Plus soon. Collis gives a sneak peek at some of these changes in an interview. Also, the AudioJungle Wallpaper Contest is wrapping up. We should have the winners announced before the end of the week. Let’s check out the best of this month across the web!
The Final Stretch of the AudioJungle Wallpaper Contest!
in News by Sean HodgeIt’s here, the final few days to get your entries in for the AudioJungle Wallpaper Design contest. This months prizes are great, participation is high, and the competition is fierce. This Monday will be the last day to get your entry in. Also, thank you to everyone who has submitted contest ideas. It will greatly help with coming up with a killer contest for next month.
Create a Basic Vexel Image
in Drawing by Alvaro GuzmanThis time we’ll create a simple vexel image from a picture. Also, we’ll use some pattern effects to give the image some interesting texture. This is a basic way to create a vexel image using predominately Photoshop’s vector based tools. After completing this tutorial, you’ll become a master of the Pen Tool.
PSDTUTS Plus Has Crossed the 100 PSD File Milestone!
in News by Sean HodgeWe’ve hit a big milestone recently by crossing the 100 PSD files available to PSDTUTS Plus members. We have a new Plus dedicated site coming. We’re also working on integrating the Plus system in with Vectortuts. We’ll be releasing an affiliate program as well. Lot’s of exiting news revolving around the PSDTUS Plus memberships.
Create an Energy Drink Ad Design
in Effects by Alex BeltechiFeaturing a product in an ad is a common task for any designer. In this tutorial, we’ll look at a flexible design solution that you can use to create one for an energy drink. It relies on a combination of the Difference Blending Mode and the Radial Blur Filter to achieve unique colors, contrast, and lighting.
Arrows, Lines, and Improving Your Photoshop Workflow
in Designing by Kyle PeroThe focus of this tutorial will be on adding efficiency and flexibility in your workflow. When working as a designer or artist in a commercial setting you not only have to be creative, but you have to be able to build files that allow you to go back and easily make changes. Learn Photoshop workflow improvements, while reconstructing a magazine cover made up of arrows and lines.
Create a Space Explosion From Scratch in Photoshop
in Effects by FrnkCrnkIf you’ve ever wanted to create a space explosion in Photoshop, then we have the tutorial for you. With the techniques learned in this tutorial, you can create explosions as seen in a Sci-Fi television series. Let’s learn how to make this effect from scratch.
What Do You Think Would Make a Great PSDTUTS Contest?
in News by Sean HodgeWe’ve got a quick contest update. Also, we’d like to know what you think would make a great contest. It’s not long before we’ll be launching the next contest, as we’d like to do this monthly. We want to continue to make the contests here successful. Leave a comment letting us know what you think would make a great PSDTUTS contest. Feel free to throw multiple ideas out.
Create a Magic Crystal Ball
in Effects by FabioLast week I was working on a project where I needed to create a sort of lightning effect like that Tesla Coil. I spent a couple of hours in Photoshop playing around with some filters to create the effect. So In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a Magic Crystal Ball with some nice light effects and textures happening.
Font Management: Linotype FontExplorer X
in Tools & Tips by Nicholas LazarineTypography is very important in the world of design, but a growing font library can be difficult to manage and organize. Enter Linotype FontExplorer X. This program allows the user to preview fonts and activate only the fonts needed. This tutorial will cover the use of this free program and highlight its application to Photoshop and design.
