Design a Refreshing Natural Text Effect with Leaves and Wood Texture in Photoshop
Beneath Text Effects | January 31st, 2009 | 22,452 views
In this tutorial, I will show you the process I used to design this refreshing, cool-looking natural text effect in Photoshop. I was having a walk in the nearby park and suddenly had this thought coming into my mind :)
We will be using techniques such as layer blending options, image adjustment tools and some simple selection tools. Have a go!
This post is about: adjustment, blending, effect, image, intermediate, layer, text
Six High Quality Photoshop Tutorial Sites Apart From PSDTUTS.com – Part I
Beneath Inspirations, Resources | January 30th, 2009 | 8,334 views
No doubt PSDTUTS.com is the most popular Photoshop tutorial site around. However, there are many other sites also provide a good bunch of Photoshop tutorials. If you’re looking for more, they are worth checking out.
In this post, I will introduce you a list Six High Quality Photoshop Tutorial Sites Apart From PSDTUTS.com. Take a look, you won’t be disapointed :)
This post is about: article, inspiration, photoshop, Resources, tutorial
Create a Realistic Volcano Eruption Scene with Lava Effect in Photoshop
Beneath Photo Effect | January 28th, 2009 | 16,962 views
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to transform an ordinary mountain image into a realistic volcano eruption scene with lava effect in Photoshop.
The technique I used in this tutorial includes various image adjustment tools, a number of filters, layer blending options and some basic selection skills. This is a very simple tutorial with just 4 steps, however you will be amazed with the end result. Have a try :)
This post is about: adjustment, blending, effect, intermediate, layer, photo
Transform a Plain Paper into a Mysterious Rock Mountain Scene in Photoshop
Beneath Abstracts, Photo Effect | January 25th, 2009 | 7,139 views
In this tutorial, I will show you the processes I used to transform a single piece of plain paper into a dark, mysterious hard rock mountain scene in Photoshop. I discovered this interesting effect by accident and thought I could share it with you guys :)
Along the way I will be using various image adjustment tools, a bunch of filters, layer blending options and some basic selection techniques. Have a try!
Design a Cool Abstract-Style Shattered Text Effect in Photoshop
Beneath Abstracts, Text Effects | January 24th, 2009 | 21,266 views
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this really cool, abstract style shattered text effect with Broken Glass Texture in Photoshop.
Together, we will explore various layer blending options, image adjustment and some basic selection techniques. I also included a nice link containing a list of “Clean Font” which you might find useful for your design project. It’s an easy tutorial, have a go :)
10 Must-Read Articles for Photoshop Beginners
Beneath Inspirations, Resources | January 20th, 2009 | 6,667 views
I remembered when I first started playing Photoshop back in the old days, it was really difficult for me to find info such as tutorial, inspiration and resources, especially for beginners who don’t have much experience in it.
In this post, I will introduce a list of 10 highly useful, must-read articles for Photoshop Beginners, which I think will be a great help to those who just started Photoshoping. I guess If you’re an advanced designer, you may still find those articles useful just by revising them and find more design inspirations.
300,000 Page Views later, PSD Vault Flickr Group is UP / Looking for Guest Writers
Beneath Vault News | January 19th, 2009 | 495 views
Yes, the PSD Vault Flickr Group is finally UP – After two months and 300,000 page views. If you would like to join, simply click here.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re just starting design or a guru with a magnificant portfolio, you’re all more than welcome to join and share your work and inspire others.
Meanwhile, I would like to talk a bit about guest-writing for PSD Vault. If you’re also interested, please read on.
Render a Far Cry 2 Inspired Golden Sunset Scene in Photoshop
Beneath Photo Effect | January 18th, 2009 | 14,592 views
In this tutorial, I will show you the processes I used to transform an avarage day photo into a really nice golden sunset scene in Photoshop. This tutorial is inspired by this magnificant work from the Ubisoft game Fry Cry 2.
Together we will explore techniques such as layer blending, image adjustments, non-destructive photo editing, use of pen tool and various image filters. It’s an easy tutorial, have a go!
This post is about: adjustment, blending, effect, intermediate, layer, pen, photo, tool
Design a Rusty Old Building with Dusky Sky In Photoshop
Beneath Abstracts, Photo Effect | January 17th, 2009 | 11,450 views
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I used to design this rusty old building with dusky sky in Photoshop. In order to balance the image and make it not too dark, I also added some fresh grass textures on top of it.
Along the way, we will be using lots of layer blending and image adjustment techniques. Also some basic image transformation techniques will be used to create depth, as well as an interesting way to render some dynamic lighting effect.















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