Dive into the world of selection tools in Photoshop. Learn how to make precise selections using Marquee, Lasso, and Magic Wand tools. This tutorial will teach you the basics of selecting and isolating parts of your images with ease.
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Basics Photoshop Layers for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this beginner’s guide, we’ll explore Photoshop layers step by step, so you can harness their full potential in your creative projects.
0 762 0September 4, 2023 -
Basics Getting Started with Photoshop: Understanding the Workspace
In this beginner-friendly Photoshop tutorial, learn the essential elements of the Photoshop workspace. Discover how to navigate menus, work with panels, customize your workspace, and get comfortable with the tools you’ll use throughout your Photoshop journey.
0 571 0September 3, 2023 -
Basics Essential Photoshop Shortcuts All Beginners Should Learn – Part III
This is Part III of the “Essential Photoshop Shortcuts All Beginners Should Learn” series here on PSD Vault. In this post, I will take you through another five wonderful Photoshop shortcuts that will make your design tasks easier and your workflow more efficient.
0 248 0December 17, 2017 -
Basics Resources Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 New Features – A Beginner’s Guide
This is a comprehensive guide to Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 new features. We’ve also included a handy beginner tutorial to get you started with this new upgrade.
0 1k 0August 13, 2017 -
Basics Basics of Photoshop Brushes for Beginners
The digital brush is as effective as the physical one. When painted by an expert hand, Photoshop brushes can speak many words. It helps to connect with your audience which words can’t convey. Mastering it, however, is not an easy task by any means. In fact the going gets tough here. It takes superior precision and years of practice to create a connection between the monitor and your hand.
This article is aimed to provide Photoshop beginners with the basics of Photoshop Brushes, which is arguably the most essential function of Photoshop.
0 238 3January 16, 2014 -
Basics Photo Effect Let’s Learn Photoshop Basics – Vol. 13 – Laser Effect Video Photoshop Tutorial
In this video Photoshop tutorial, I will show you how easy it is to create realistic laser beam effect. We will achieve this effect with the help of brush tool, free transform tool and a number of filters.
0 174 1April 28, 2013 -
Premium Tuts Resources VIP Exclusive Tutorial – 5 Photo Manipulation PSD Files Perfect for Photoshop Beginners
If you’re a Photoshop beginner and just got a handle on learning Photoshop Layer Compositions, having a look at the PSD Files made by other professional designer will no doubt help you gain further understanding.
In this VIP Exclusive Download, we have a pack of 5 Photo Manipulation PSD Files Perfect for Photoshop Beginners. These files are contributed by Bram Vanhaeren, a fantastic graphic designer who specialises in illustrations, typography and mixed media artwork.
0 256 0March 10, 2013 -
Abstract Basics Create an Abstract Floating Break-Apart Rock Circle in Photoshop
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 :)
0 483 1August 20, 2012 -
Basics A Beginner’s Guide to Photoshop Masks – Part Two
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.
0 195 7October 31, 2010 -
Basics Resources For Photoshop Beginners: 5 Good Photoshop Habits You Must Form Right from the Start
In this post, I will show you 5 Good Photoshop Habits You Must Form Right from the Start. Personally I think it will be quite beneficial for you to try and adopt those good practices, especially if you consider using Photoshop as a working tool and be professional with it.
0 192 15May 21, 2010 -
Basics 5 Common Photoshop Myths Solved for Absolute Beginners
When you first started with Photoshop, you might be overwhelmed by the amount of features and functionalities built for various graphic design tasks and basically don’t know where to begin. So what can we do to overcome this initial difficulty? Just like learning every other thing in life, we start with the easiest part.
In this post, I will provide 5 Simple, Yet Useful Photoshop “How-to”s for Absolute Beginners. Take a look and hopefully you will see after all, Photoshop is not that hard to start with!
0 416 42February 9, 2010 -
Text Effect Web Graphics Create Clean and Fresh Call-to-Action Button + Embossing Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you how simple it is to create effective call-to-action button that will surely attract visitor’s attention, plus a super quick way to create this trendy Embossing text effect in Photoshop. Very easy tutorial, have a try!
For those who haven’t yet came across the idea of “Call-to-Action” button – basically they’re buttons that you would want all your users to click on when they land on your page. Usually they’ll be a link to a download, signup or sale. By making those buttons easy to easy and click on, you increase the likelyhood that user will notice the button, then follow up with relevant actions.
As for embossing text, they’re everywhere now on the web, and I personally quite like this particular effect :)
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Basics Resources 5 Highly Applicable, Yet Easily Overlooked Features in Photoshop
I remembered when I first started learning Photoshop many years ago, there were many features I never knew how to use, or just don’t bother use them at all. Well, I was wrong, and I have since realised everything has their uses and they’re there for a purpose :)
In this tutorial, I will show you 5 Highly Applicable, Yet Easily Ignored Features in Photoshop – and How to Best Use Them. Hopefully they’re of use to you as a starter, thus make your life as a photoshopper a bit easier right from the beginning.
Meanwhile, I guess even if you’re an experienced Photoshopper already, it nevers hurt to have a read :) Perhaps you’d like to share some tips and tricks too? Just drop me a comment below :)
0 165 20October 28, 2009 -
Photo Effect How to Quickly & Effectively Remove Body Hair in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you the method I use to quickly and effectively clean out Body Hair in Photoshop, which you can use for a wide range of occasions in your Photoshop Retouch works. The method itself is really easy (done in 3 steps and I’m sure you will have no problem in acquiring it :)
There are a lot of tutorials out there showing how you can do so by using the Healing Brush Tool. However in my opinion, healing brush tool is useful when the area you try to heal is reletively small, and it can be a bit difficulty to adjust the source position.
Here I’m going to show you an alternative way via the Smudge Tool to tackle the shortcomings of the Healing Brush Tool. Have a try :)
0 4k 16September 26, 2009 -
Abstract Photo Effect Create an Abstract Style, Vibrant Jumping Man Scene in Photoshop
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!
0 329 18August 31, 2009 -
Web Graphics Design a Simple Yet Effective, Clean and Shining Button for Your Website in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you the method I use to create a stylish, clean and shining button for your website in Photoshop. This method is extremely simple with no more than five steps, yet it’s very effective since you can use the button for a wide range of occasions.
Along the way, the tools we will be using include the shape tool, layer blending options, brush and eraser tool. This tutorial is suitable for beginners as the steps are quite easy to follow in my opinion. As for advance Photoshoppers, I would love to hear you the methods you use to achieve such effect, just drop me a comment below.
Have a try, let me know if you have any problem, I will try my best to help you out :)
0 492 73July 20, 2009 -
Inspiration Text Effect Design a God of War III Inspired Cracked Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show the processes involved in designing a God of War III Inspired Cracked Text Effect in Photoshop. I personally have been a fan of the God of War Series for a long time and got the inspiration for this tutorial from the game title text effect, and thought I could make a tut for it :)
Along the way, I would like to show you the use of custom brushsets in Photoshop and how to use them to create eye-catching effect for your design work. There are also techinques such as layer blending mode, masking and image adjustments. Have a go!
0 598 65June 7, 2009 -
Text Effect Design a Super Sleek Text Effect with Water Drop Texture
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create the Super Sleek, eye-catching text effect with Water Drop Texture. This effect is simple but effective, and would be suitable for any water/rainy/ocean themed designs you’re creating.
Along the way, we will be using Photoshop techniques such as make selections, layer blending effects, image adjustment tools and a bit of masking. This is a beginner level tutorial and the steps are really easy to follow, have a try!
0 380 37May 26, 2009 -
Abstract Web Graphics Create Simple, Yet Elegant Abstract Spectrum Lines in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you the method I use to design a simple, yet elegant abstract spectrum lines in Photoshop. You will see how easy it is to achieve this nice effect and you can use it a wide range of occasions including perhaps site header backgrounds, logos, or add extra flavor to your photo manipulations.
This tutorial is suitable for beginners and I included the ways of creating new brush presets and also the use of Pen Tool. You will ample opportunities to practive layer blending, filters and Free Transform Tools. Have a try!
0 394 45May 8, 2009 -
Text Effect Design a Super Delicious, Shining and Glossy Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you the process I used to create this super delicious, shining and glossy text effect in Photoshop. In fact, I once again accidentally discovered this interesting effect while playing with Photoshop filters this afternoon and thought I could share it with you guys :)
Along the way, we will be using techniques such as layer blending options, filter effects, adjustment layers and a few photoshop tools. It’s a very simple tutorial, have a try!
0 329 19April 19, 2009 -
Resources 10 Practical Tutorials to Get You Started with Photoshop Tools – Part I
Welcome to Part I of the 10 Practical Tutorials to Get You Started with Photoshop Tools series on PSD Vault!
In each post of this series, I will share 10 hightly practical tutorials to get you started with Photoshop Toolset, along with some tips and tricks to increase your workflow efficiency. There will be two tutorials for each tool and eventually cover every single tool in Photoshop.
For Part I, I will be focusing on the Move Tool, Marquee Tool, Crop Tool, Slice Tool and Magic Wand Tool. Hope you enjoy those tutorials and find them useful!
0 126 4April 1, 2009 -
Abstract Photo Effect Transform a Cloud Photo into an Flaming Scene in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to transform a cloud image into an explosion scene in Photoshop. I was having a play with some cloud photos I took the other day and discovered this effect by accident :)
This effect is easily achieve through some simple layer blendings and image adjustments. Other techniques include selection tool, various filters and free transformation tools.
0 159 8January 8, 2009 -
Web Graphics Simple Glossy Navigation Bar Design in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you how to design a Modern Glossy Navigation Bar in Photoshop. This is a beginner tutorial with a just few simple steps, aiming to help beginner web designer for making their first-ever web page.
Skills involved in this tutorials are selection tools, layer blending options, and some simple gradiant filling techniques. Have a go!
0 156 17December 20, 2008 -
Abstract Photo Effect Make a Devil May Cry Insipred Dark Portal Scene in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you the processses involved in transforming an average photo into a mysterious dark portal to the underworld scene, inspired by the famous Playstation hack-and-slash game Devil May Cry.
The techniques used in this tutorial include layer blending styles, various image adjustment tools, filters and some basic selection techniques. The steps are very simple and straight-forward. Give it a go!
0 195 12December 13, 2008 -
Text Effect Design a Shining Crystal Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you a very simple way to achieve this cool crystal text effect in Photoshop. I accidentally discover this method when I was playing with the layer blending options and I decide to share this with you guys..
This is a short and simple tutorial and you should have no trouble doing it :). Have a try!
0 220 35December 11, 2008 -
Photo Effect Easily Transform Your Photo into a Watercolour Painting in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you the processes I used to transform a daily average photo into a Painting-like Image in Photoshop. The steps are really simple and you can apply them in pretty much any photo you like.
We will be using techniques such as layer blending options, image adjustment tools and filters.
0 188 20December 6, 2008 -
Photo Effect Easy Lightness Adjustment in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show how easy it is to adjust lightness for your photos by using the LAB Mode in Photoshop. You can apply this tutorial to any photo you like.
We will also explore the use of layer blending options, hue/saturation tool and various filters in Photoshop.
0 133 7November 30, 2008 -
Text Effect Create a Crispy-Crust Text Effect with Flower Texture in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will demonstrate the processes I used to create this Crispy-Crust text effect with flower texture in Photoshop, inspired by Pizzahut’s thin’n crispy pizza base!
From this tutorial, together we can explore the power of blending style options, brush tools, image adjustment tools such as curve and hue tools, and some selection techniques in Photoshop.
0 240 18November 29, 2008