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Dec 01, 2009 in Photoshop Basics

Saving time with Smart Objects in Photoshop

Smart Objects can save you a great deal of time if you are designing for the web in Photoshop. Furthermore they allow you to manipulate images without destroying the original.

May 09, 2008 in Photo Editing

Make a Photograph Black and White in Photoshop CS3

Until recently I'd been using desaturate to convert photographs to black and white in Photoshop. In fact there is a much better non-destructive method.

Mar 04, 2008 in Photoshop Basics

Creating Backgrounds with Patterns in Photoshop

Often designs need a background to fill space behind navigation or other page elements. Here one way to create them.

Mar 04, 2008 in Photo Editing

Easy Image Sharpening in Photoshop

Here's a simple tip I picked up to quickly sharpen images in Photoshop using the High Pass Filter.

Mar 04, 2008 in Special Effects

Creating Grunge Effects in Photoshop

Designing with grids is commonplace in design but the danger is that everything looks a bit ordered. Using grunge effects you can keep your grid and mess up your hair to look a bit cooler.

Feb 29, 2008 in Photoshop Basics

Working with Scans in Photoshop

Photoshop comes with a handy feature that allows you to quickly crop and use scanned images or sketches.

Feb 28, 2008 in Text Effects

Concentric Text in Photoshop

One day you might just be insane enough to want to write concentric text in Photoshop. It is quite illegible and likely to give you a headache but if you still want to do it read on.

Feb 27, 2008 in Photoshop Basics

Creating Custom Shapes in Photoshop

A less well known feature of Photoshop is that you can create custom vector shapes and use them throughout your designs. Here's an of examples of how to do it.

Feb 27, 2008 in Photoshop Basics

The Type Tool - Basic Tips

Adding type to designs is a daily task in Photoshop. Especially if you are interested in Typography mastering this tool is a must.