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The Refine Mask Tool in Photoshop CS5 and CS6 has made hair selection extermetly easy for even the most frizzy hair styles. In this tutorial, I will show you step-by-step how you can use Refine Mask to make great hair selection with minimum amount of effort.

In this 9th volume, we have a video Photoshop tutorial about Applying Ice Texture Application to Produce a Layered Frozen Text Effect. We will go through the texture selection, duplication and layer blending effect along the way.

In this 8th volume, we have a video Photoshop tutorial to show you some interesting Layer Masking Techniques to Increase Your Image Depth when it comes to photo manipulation. We will use a previous tutorial image as an example and show you how to add this metal texture to human face.

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Create an Abstract Floating Rock Circle in Photoshop . This is a beginner-intermediate level Photoshop tutorial aiming to show you a few tricks to manipulate and combine objects together. Have a try :)

In this 7th volume, we have a video Photoshop tutorial to show you How to Add Fire and Sparks onto Text Layer via simple layer blending options and masking technique, as well as simple selection technique with Lasso Tool, and the use of unsharp mask filter.

In this 6th volume, we have a video Photoshop tutorial to show you how you can use a fire stock image and some simple manipulation techniques to create in Photoshop. This tutorial is in addition to the original Dramatic Planet Impact Tutorial I previously published here. Hopefully this will give you a better understanding of the Lava Effect Creation process in that tutorial.

In this tutorial, I will show you the detailed step to apply Texture with Clipping Mask to Produce Unique Typography in Photoshop. In my past tutorials I have used clipping mask a few times but many of you might still be confused about it’s usage. So hopefully this basic tutorial will help answering some questions.

In this post, I will showcase 15 Extremely Useful Photoshop Basic Tool and Command Tutorials for Beginners. Hope you enjoy them and find them useful :)

In this 5th volume, we have a video Photoshop tutorial to show you how you can use Warp tool plus to create great looking abstract shapes to decorate your design. This tutorial is a remake of the abstract warp tutorial posted on psdvault.com. Hopefully this will give you a better understanding of the warp tool and how you can use it to produce some cool abstract effect.

In this post, I will share 7 Useful Photoshop Secret Short-cuts to Make Your Life Easier when using Photoshop. I’ve learnt these tricks from various sources in the past, hopefully you find them useful :)

In this 4th volume, we have a video Photoshop tutorial to show you how you can Create Fiery Particle Effect with Brush Dynamics. This tutorial is a remake of the original fiery effect tutorial posted on psdvault.com. Hopefully this will give you a better understanding of the brush dynamics and how you can apply those brush options to produce some great abstract effect.

In this 3rd volume, we have a video Photoshop tutorial to show you how you can Create Beautiful Hair-like Abstract Lines via Pen Tool. This tutorial is a remake of the original hair-like abstract line tutorial posted on psdvault.com. Hopefully this will give you a better understanding of the controls for Pen Tool.

In the 2nd volume, we have a video Photoshop tutorial to show you how you can add some depth for your text via layer blending options, light and shadow effect. Plus a trick on how to combine the cloud filter and the warp tool to create special effect.

In this tutorial, I will show you as a beginner, how to use self-made brush to create some nice abstract effect, plus having fun with the cloud filter and warp tool in Photoshop. I combined all these into making this abstract text effect, hopefully you will find it useful :)

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this Final Fantasy VII Lifestream Like Abstract Design in Photoshop. This is a beginner level tutorial with lots of detailed screenshots. Have a try :)

In this tutorial, I will show you a quick and clever way to Create Realistic Rain Drop via Brush Tool in Photoshop. Personally I think this is the most efficient way of creating rainy effect, have a try :)

This post is the second part of the two parts series of the “A Beginner’s Guide to Photoshop Masks” I decided to post here on PSD Vault for Photoshop Beginners.

In this tutorial, I will show you how you can Create Widescreen Wallpaper via Image Merging in Photoshop. Have a try!