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Design Abstract Text Effect with Pen Tool and Grunge Brush Decoration in Photoshop 
Create Abstract Photo Manipulation with Tree Bark Texture and Brush Elements 
Design Fluid Typography on Watercolour Background in Photoshop 
Design Vintage Artwork with Old Newspaper and Watercolor Brush in Photoshop 
Create Sci-Fi Style Laser Light Special Effect in Photoshop 
Design a “Texts Drop in Water” Typography Effect in Photoshop 
Design a Dark Surreal Urban Scene with Space Brush in Photoshop 
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Posted on March 24th, 2013 under Basics
In this video Photoshop tutorial, I will show you how easy it is to create a great looking cracked body effect in Photoshop. You will learn to achieve this effect with the help of layer mask, image adjustment and a few Photoshop tools.
Posted on January 20th, 2013 under Photo Effect
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Create this Abstract Manipulation with Tree Bark Texture and Brush Elements. Along the way, you will learn how you can apply layer masks to image adjustment layers to create unique effect, as well as learning to blend texture and to use various elements to create great abstract effect.
Posted on August 31st, 2009 under Abstracts, Photo Effect
In this tutorial, I will show you how you can utilise the amazing power of image adjustment layers to make colour, contrast and lighting change for any chosen image in Photoshop, by walking you through the design process of this man jumping scene.
The reason I put up this basic tutorial is that lately I have receive some requests from people wishing to learn some techniques involved in using adjustment layers.
Along the way, not only I will be using image adjustment layers techniques, but also I will show you some skills I use to create break-apart effects, pen tool and layer blendings. Have a try!
Posted on June 22nd, 2009 under Photo Effect
In this tutorial, I will show you the processes I used to design this awesome space dancer scene with Nebula Texture in Photoshop. The inspiration of the tutorial in fact came from the latest “Prince of Persia” game cover (and yes, I do love this game very much!)
Together we will be using image adjustment options, layer blending, masking and filter effect. I will also like to emphasise that it’s very importance to choose the right stock texture for your design, as they will contribute and improve your final effect dramatically.
This is an fairly easy tutorial and I hope you enjoy it! Have a try!
Posted on May 10th, 2009 under Photo Effect
In this tutorial, I will show you the method I use to drastically change the Mood and Colour Tones for your photo via Adobe Photoshop. Along the way, I will also demonstrate an interesting method of adding misty effect to your image.
This mood/colour tones changing method can be particularly useful for images that are reletively dark and lack of colour depth. We will be using a lof image adjustment tool, masking techniques and layer blending options. Have a go!
Posted on February 14th, 2009 under Photo Effect
In this tutorial, I will show you the processes I used to transform a daylight city image into a epic warzone scene in Photoshop. The inspiration of this tutorial came from a random war image I came across while reading a magazine.
Together, we will explore a variety of Photoshop techniques such as image adjustment option, a number of filter effect and some basic selection skills. This is an intermediate tutorial and some steps could be a bit tricky, but why not just have a go? ;)
Posted on February 7th, 2009 under Text Effects
In this tutorial, I will demonstrate the processes I used to design this snowy rock text effect in Photoshop. The inspiration of this design came from a snowy mountain photo I saw the other day, and I thought I could create a similar text effect which might look interesting!
Along the way, we will use various layer blending options and selection techniques, plus filter effects and brush dynamics. It’s a simple tutorial suitable for Photoshop beginners. Have a try :)
Posted on January 31st, 2009 under Text Effects
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!
Posted on January 28th, 2009 under Photo Effect
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 :)
Posted on January 18th, 2009 under Photo Effect
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!
Posted on December 20th, 2008 under Drawing, Text Effects
In this tutorial, I am going to show you the steps I took to create this awesome starry text effect in Photoshop. The inspiration of this text effect comes from the EA game “Dead Space”.
Together we will practice some brush techniques, layer blending options, selection techniques and applying filter effects.
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