Color Picker Versatility
The vast majority of the time, the vast majority of us use Photoshop's Color Picker in the default configuration. Perhaps we use Custom Colors to select a spot color, but when using the Color Picker itself, we ign
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From brunette to blond
Changing hair color is often simply a matter of adding a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer. However, when the hair needs substantial lightening, such as when converting from brunette to blond, the Selective Color command may be more effective....
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Combining images using masks
Photoshop's Quick Mask mode enables you to create smooth transitions between images on different layers with extraordinary control. Perhaps even easier in many cases is a gradient layer
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Scrolling Text From ImageReady
Using an animated GIF, you can create scrolling text that can be viewed in any Web browser, without a plug-in. And it's as easy as copying layers and editing a type block. Start with a new ...
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Select Hair by Using Channels
Selecting fly-away hair can be one of the toughest assignments in Photoshop. The Extract command can be helpful. Third-party plug-ins, such as...
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Selections and Masks
Using masks rather than the selection tools is somewhat like working in grayscale instead of bitmap mode. Masks offer much finer control of how f...
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Replacing a defective channel
Sometimes you'll find that one color channel in an image is just not salvageable, but the other channels are fine. It's possible to, with luck and patience, recreate the damaged channel...
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Elegant Overlay
The look we're shooting for is elegant, refined, and a snap to put together. We'll cut out some text and a frame for a picture, add a little drop shadow, and we're on our way. With a bit of ...
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Eliminate Noise with the Color Replacement Tool
Although it's not the purpose for which it was designed, the new Color Replacement tool in Photoshop CS is an incredibly efficient way to remove digital noise from photos. ...
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Working with Gradients in Photoshop 6
Custom gradients are the key to many of the coolest Photoshop tricks and effects. If you produce photo-realistic work or simulated 3D, gradients are ...
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