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Zoom Effect in Photoshop
How-Tos: Written by Colin Smith on December 29, 2008
You can create a zoom effect in-camera, but if that's not possible, fear not, there's always Photoshop.
Create Powerful Backgrounds in Photoshop
How-Tos: Written by Chad Neuman on December 1, 2008
Don't let the wrong background ruin an otherwise fine photo. Here's how to remove the original background and create a new one that looks like it came out of a photographer's studio.
View Source: How to Use Photoshop Files with Dreamweaver CS4
How-Tos: Written by Dave Sawyer McFarland on November 19, 2008
Follow along with tutorial files while you learn the best practices in Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
Five Lightroom 2 How-Tos
How-Tos: Written by Jeremy Schultz on November 13, 2008
New tools in Lightroom 2 make it easy to mimic graduated filters; brush in broad and fine adjustments; customize picture packages; create Collections; and even give a photo a watercolor look.
Easy Video Editing in Photoshop. Yes, Photoshop.
How-Tos: Written by Anne-Marie "HerGeekness" Concepcion on November 5, 2008
No need for a dedicated video application. You can apply adjustment layers and filters to video without leaving Photoshop Extended CS3 or CS4.
Photoshop Graffiti
How-Tos: Written by Chad Neuman on October 20, 2008
Use layer blending modes and some masking to add realistic graffiti to a brick wall.
Create Photorealistic Reflections and Shadows
How-Tos: Written by Bert Monroy on October 13, 2008
Celebrated digital painter Bert Monroy shares tips on creating realistic reflections and shadows in Photoshop.
Photoshop How-to: Add Energy and Interest with Layered Images
How-Tos: Written by Chad Neuman on September 9, 2008
By layering thematically related photographs and colored backgrounds and foregrounds, you can create unique imagery for print and Web projects.
Create a Searchlight in Photoshop
How-Tos: Written by Colin Smith on September 3, 2008
Whip up a Hollywood-style spotlight effect with realistic-looking beams of light in Photoshop CS3.
Make Vector Splashes
How-Tos: Written by Chad Neuman on August 13, 2008
Get all Jackson Pollock and make a splash -- literally. Then use Illustrator's easy Live Trace feature to bring your art into the digital world.
Transform a Busy Photo into a Strong Silhouette
How-Tos: Written by Chad Neuman on July 30, 2008
When you want a clean, strong image for a print or Web project, use Illustrator to turn a photo into a striking silhouette.
Rehabilitate Old Photos
How-Tos: Written by Sara Frances on July 14, 2008
Good photo rehabilitation goes beyond repairing typical tears and fading to rebuilding important, but initially unsatisfactory, images that recover the emotional impact of an event. And clients pay a lot for that!
Create Web Animations in Photoshop CS3
How-Tos: Written by Pariah Burke on June 22, 2008
Animate banner ad and graphic objects; transform their shape, size, color; or replace them entirely.
Make Editable Arrows in Photoshop
How-Tos: Written by Anne-Marie "HerGeekness" Concepcion on June 4, 2008
Create vector arrows you can color, warp, resize, flip, shadow, emboss, and more.
Create a Reflection Effect in Photoshop CS3
How-Tos: Written by Russell Brown on May 23, 2008
Mirror, mirror, how do you get a realistic reflection of your image? In Photoshop CS3, it's easy to mirror images using the Clone Source feature with the Clone Stamp Tool and Healing Brush.
Get Dynamic in Photoshop
How-Tos: Written by Colin Smith on May 12, 2008
HDR is one of the hottest trends in photography. Learn how to shoot, merge, and tone-map photos to extend the dynamic range and produce those painted-looking results so in demand right now.
Selectively Adjust Color in Photoshop
How-Tos: Written by Chad Neuman on April 23, 2008
To change the hue of only part of an image and not obscure details underneath the new color, try these techniques.
A Monstrous Photoshop Technique
How-Tos: Written by Russell Brown on March 31, 2008
Learn how to take images to the creative edge, and break all the rules in the process!
Turn Color Photos into Duotones in Photoshop
How-Tos: Written by Chad Neuman on March 4, 2008
You can transform one photograph into a wide variety of duotones to use in print or on the Web.
How to Use Photoshop Smart Filters
How-Tos: Written by Andrew Shalat on February 13, 2008
With CS3's Smart Filters, you can edit any filter at any time, without destroying any pixels. Here's how to use them.