So we know the difference between colour and luminance information (if you've watched the previous free videos), now's the time to look at dividing the two and working on each individually. Whether we're doing that with blend modes or the highly theoretical Lab colour space we're going to be opening our eyes to a whole new universe.
When you're working inside Photoshop you can save yourself buckets of time by knowing how to quickly find your way around, both with the mouse and by using popular keyboard shortcuts. In this tutorial we'll explore the navigator palette, and then continue looking at how to get where you want to inside Photoshop - fast!
In this tutorial we'll be looking at how to fix small amounts of motion blur in your images using the Emboss Filter.
Saving a file as a JPEG should be nothing new to the average Photoshop user, but have you ever found yourself sticking with the default settings because you weren't sure how they effect the saved image. In this tutorial we'll explore what they mean, and more importantly, what they do!
Ever created a complex selection outline and then needed it long after you'd deselected it? In this tutorial you'll see how to save a selection as a channel, leaving it available to reselect at any time.
Following on from my tutorial 'Image Size & Resolution' we'll look at the difference between the two terms, and then focus on why you'd want to resample an image and to get it right!
It's a little known fact that most digital photographs need some sort of sharpening to have them looking perfectly focused. In this tutorial I'll be looking at how Photoshop produces the sharpening effect, as well as how the Sharpen, Sharpen Edges, Sharpen More and the Unsharp Mask filters work.
In this tutorial we'll look at how to add an image to a block of text using a clipping mask.
A Photoshop tutorial on how to use the Measure Tool to straighten an image, and the crop tool to leave you with the perfect picture.
The ultimate Magic Wand Tool survival guide
Ever wanted to add a lightning bolt to a photograph and make it look credible? Well now you can - and all you've got to do is watch this tutorial!
Photoshop's Burn Tool paints in areas of darkness to an image. It can be used to burn in shadows of a portrait, darken the skin tones of a model, or increase the intensity in a stormy sky. Taking the form of a paintbrush, the Burn Tool can strengthen the tones of an image in a more artistic way than other methods, making fine, precision guided adjustments that add contrast and tonality to an otherwise flat image.
A look at how to create a matrix text effect complete with falling random code in Photoshop.
There are many ways to add or subtract saturation from images using Adobe Photoshop, here we'll look at how the Sponge Tool works, and how to get the best results when using it.
The best place to start is at the beginning! So let's get the series rolling with a brief explanation of what levels is, and how it's going to help us improve images inside Photoshop. It's also true that a picture paints a thousand words so we'll spend a few moments on a few examples of what the levels command can do.
Outputting your graphics to look their best is an important part of any workflow. When saving for the web you're aim is usually to find a comprimise between file size and quality. Here we'll look at how we can get the best out of the Graphic Interchange Format using Photoshop and Imageready.
Imagine being able to create a sharp detailed sketch without any artistic talent whatsoever. Using this technique you'll be able to take a digital photograph, add a few filters, throw in a couple of obscure commands - and let Photoshop do the rest!
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Photoshop Tutorial - Magnetic Lasso Tool - The Essentials
The Magnetic Lasso is a capable selection tool. Available in both Elements and CS, it's options and controls allow for creating a relatively fast and well-defined outline. All you need to do is understand the essentials and get dragging away!
Making clouds is fun but there's also a lot of practical reasons you may wish to do so. Replacing blown out skies and adding a more dramatic backdrop to a photograph are just a few. Add this trick to your Photoshop skills and one day it may save your life!
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