Video: Design Challenge #7 Review With Stephen Petrany
Last month for our latest Psdtuts+ Design Challenge, we asked you to create a spooky haunted house in Photoshop. Recently, Psdtuts+ editor Grant Friedman sat down for a Google+ Hangout to discuss a...
View ArticleInterview With Digital Artist and Photographer Calvin Hollywood
We recently had a chance to talk with Calvin Hollywood, a digital artist, photographer, and retoucher from Germany who has a passion for teaching others. In this interview, we talked about Hollywood’s...
View ArticleGetting Started With Pixelmator
Pixelmator is an easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. In this tutorial, we will give you a brief introduction to Pixelmator. We will begin by taking a look at the Pixelmator...
View Article10 Things You Need to Know About Working with Vectors in Photoshop
While Photoshop is essentially a pixel-based image editing application, it also includes a considerable amount of features to help you work with vector graphics and type. In this tutorial, we are going...
View ArticleQuick Tip: How to Create a Geometric Background Effect in Photoshop
Like Illustrator, Photoshop also includes some very powerful vector editing tools. In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a geometric background effect for a poster design in Photoshop using...
View ArticleInterview With Illustrator Andreas Preis
Recently, I had the chance to talk with Andreas Preis, a German-based illustrator, and Psdtuts+ author, that has worked for a variety of clients, including Adidas, DC Comics, ESPN Classic, NIKE, and...
View ArticleHow to Make Selections With Pixelmator
Pixelmator is an easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. In this tutorial, we will dive deeper into a very important part of image editing; making selections. Selections tell...
View ArticleCreate a 1980s Inspired 3D Text Effect in Photoshop
Colorful gradients, lens flares, and textures are essential elements to any 1980′s inspired artwork. In this tutorial, we will show you how to use Photoshop’s 3D tools to create a 1980s inspired text...
View ArticleUsing the Camera Raw Filter in Photoshop
The Camera Raw Filter in Photoshop CC allows you to access to all of the raw editing abilities of the ACR plugin without ever having to leave Photoshop. In this tutorial, we will show you how the...
View ArticleHow to Illustrate an Astronaut in Photoshop
In this tutorial, we will show you how to create sci-fi concept art by illustrating an astronaut that is performing maintenance during a space walk. Let’s get started.Speed Painting VideoTutorial...
View ArticleDesign Challenge #8: Use Raw Photography to Create Your Own Artwork
Our design challenges are a fun way for you to practice what you have learned here on Psdtuts+. In this month’s design challenge, we want you to apply some of the techniques you have learned from our...
View Article10 Custom Keyboard Shortcuts You Need to Be Using in Photoshop
By default, Photoshop comes packed with keyboard shortcuts that you can use to speed up your workflow. What you might not know however is that there are also a lot of commands that do not have keyboard...
View ArticleHow to Apply Filters and Effects in Pixelmator
Pixelmator is an easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac. In this tutorial, we will explain everything you need to know about working with and applying filters and effects to your...
View ArticleComprehensive Guide to Color in Photoshop – Color Modes
In this tutorial, we are going to take a look at the different color modes available to you in Photoshop. We will explain the differences and similarities between RGB, CMYK, Lab, Grayscale,...
View ArticleThe Making of "Heavy Heroes"
When you are reviewing artwork, you will might find that the idea behind the artwork is just as important as the quality or execution of the final product. In this tutorial, we will show you how to...
View ArticleComprehensive Guide to Color in Photoshop – Using Kuler
Adobe Kuler is probably the best tool to create and save your own custom color themes and use them in any of Adobe’s Creative Cloud applications. In this tutorial, we will explore these features in...
View ArticleUsing the Tools in Adobe Camera Raw
In this tutorial, we will explain what you need to know about the various tools available to you in Adobe Camera Raw to help edit your photos. These tools include the White Balance Tool, Targeted...
View ArticleInterview With Miagui Studio
Miagui is a Brazilian-based creative production studio, focused on producing advertising images. In this interview, we speak with Creative Director, Cassio Braga, who discusses the origins of Miagui...
View Article10 Things You Need to Know About Masking in Photoshop
Masking is one of the most important techniques or skills to learn in Photoshop. In this tutorial, we will explain 10 things you need to know about masking in Photoshop to help you apply interesting...
View ArticleManipulate a Portrait Photo to Create a Splatter Paint Effect
In this tutorial, we will show you how to manipulate a portrait photo to create a splatter paint and drip effect in Photoshop. This tutorial will cover many techniques including overlay painting,...
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