Hey there! Well, I'm Arik and I have been designing for about 4 years now. I've worked my way up by reading a lot of tutorials and spending a lot of time using Photoshop. I hope that you will enjoy my contributions to psdtuts.com!
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Super Fast - Speed Lighting Effect
in Photo Effects by ArikTake an image of a Fireworks Display and turn it into an intense sensation of speed. Manipulate natural lighting to fill a motion filled scene. Use masks to blend the effect over a car image to make the car appear to be in motion. This tutorial shows you exactly what to do. Let’s get moving.
Design Soft Stylized 3D Type
in Text Effects by ArikThe use of 3D type is an increasing trend in design today. Creating such type usually requires advanced 3D software. Yet, not all of us own such software, nor know how to use it. In this tutorial, I will teach you the basics of creating polished 3D type using Illustrator and Photoshop. Let’s get to work.
How to Create a 3d Shelf Element Similar to Dragon Interactive
in Interface by ArikIn the reader suggestions recently, I found a request to see how to produce the shelf interface on the incredibly cool Dragon Interactive website - a Los Angeles based creative agency. So here’s a method for producing the shelf effect. Continue Reading
Quick and Effective Facial Photo Retouching
in Photo Effects by ArikWhether it’s for a friend, family member or client, retouching images is very common these days. In this tutorial I will lay down the basics of retouching and take you through the entire process, applied, layer by layer.
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Creating a Vinyl Record In Photoshop
in Effects by ArikIn this tutorial I will explain how to make a vinyl graphic. This tutorial will outline techniques to avoid choppy edges and create proper texturing and lighting.
Applying a Realistic Tattoo
in Photo Effects by ArikThere are lots of tutorials on the web that claim to achieve a realistic tattoo effect. Usually these tutorials instruct the user to import an image they want to use as a tattoo and to set it to overlay. Out of experience I can say that this does NOT look like a tattoo. It looks like…well…an overlayed image. Continue Reading
