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Normally, with rastered layers (non vector), linking multiple layers and applying a 'Ctrl + T' (Mac: Command + T) Transformation works like a charm. However, this simple method does not always apply when the linked layers are solely vector shaped. Here is a simple work around...
read moreHere's a few simple steps to automate crop and straighten from scans. To begin place a few images on your flatbed scanner. My scanner is a HP Scanjet 3570c...
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Here's a great way to create and reuse text presets to have in storage without having to manually set the text parameters each time. To begin, open a new document and select the 'Type Tool (T)' from the toolbar...
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Here's a simple method to accurately straighten images using the Measure Tool. The below image was taken with a slight angle and will require some adjustment. We could simple Ctrl+T and manually transform the image into place, but often without accuracy, and is pure hit and miss...
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Here is a great way to share design element notes between multiple users of a single design. (Or reminder notes for a single user). Begin by selecting the 'Notes Tool (N)' on the Toolbar, as I have captured below...
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To begin, lets duplicate the 'background' layer & rename it to 'starrynights' as I have captured below. Switch to the 'Channels Palette' and duplicate the 'Blue' channel so that you now have 'Blue Copy' as I have captured below...
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To begin, lets duplicate the 'background' layer & set its Blend Mode to 'Overlay'. Next, at the bottom of the layers palette, select the 'Add New Fill...' icon (encased in red) and from the list choose 'Gradient Map'...
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To begin, have the target image layer selected, as I have captured above. Next, go 'Filter/Blur/Smart Bur' as I have captured below. From the 'Smart Bur' dialog, make sure the 'Edge Only' Mode is selected and toy with the 'Radius'/'Threshold' sliders...
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The source image below was used from a flyer advertisement that was recently in my mailbox. The original is shown in the top portion of the below image and the line art was created using this tutorial.
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Upon request, here's how I added color to the eyes. First, 'Set the Foreground color' that you would like to make the eye's. (I used '#1B9DE7').Next zoom in on the picture and using the 'Elliptical Marquee Tool (M)' make two selections to cover both eyes, as I have captured below.
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