Author: James Qu

My name is James and I have been using Photoshop since version 5.0 (long time ago!). PSD Vault is my spare time hobby and I write majority of the Photoshop tutorials and articles here. I hope you enjoy my blog, and feel free to leave a comment or contact me if you have any questions.

Photoshop’s latest update brings an exciting new tool to the table: Live Gradients. This feature revolutionises the way we generate backgrounds in Photoshop. With Live Gradients, creating stunning, dynamic gradient effect. Let’s dive into how this tool can transform your workflow and elevate your designs. What Are Live Gradients? Live Gradients are an advanced version of the traditional gradient tool. They allow you to create and edit gradients in real-time. This means you can adjust colours, opacity, and direction on the fly. Moreover, you can generate background in Photoshop with more precision and creativity than before. Also Live Gradients automatically…

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Photoshop 2024 brings us an exciting new feature: Generative Expand. This tool lets you extend your images in any direction. It’s like magic! In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to use Generative Expand. We’ll also look at some cool tricks to make the most of it. What is Generative Expand? Generative Expand is an AI-powered tool in Photoshop. It lets you make your images bigger. The AI fills in the new space with matching content. It’s great for creating panoramas or fixing cropped photos. Getting Started with Generative Expand First, let’s open Photoshop 2024. Then, follow these steps: Open your…

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In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Create a Dissolved Ancient Ink Text Effect in Photoshop. The aim of this tutorial is show you how you can apply layer blending options, eraser tool as well as filter effect to text, in order to produce simple but effective typography in just a few steps.

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