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Adobe Photoshop includes a wonderful set of tools and commands to create the most stunning special effects on an image. The possibility of creating special effects is perhaps one of the most appealing features of Adobe Photoshop. Some of these effects are: 3d simulation, scanlines, lightning and lighting effects, explosions, fire, complex signatures, terrains, clouds, glass, and many others.
Photoshop has also support for pressure sensitive graphics tablets The use of these tablets can improve the effects of the paint brush, eraser, or other tools. Tablets are used worldwide by professional comic book illustrators, architects, studio artists, etc.

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How to create a glass effect

How to create a glass effect

A photoshop tutorial on how to create a shiny glass effect with a sphere; also includes instructions on reflections.

Author: VisualProgression.com | Visits: 1477

How to Create a Glass Orb

How to Create a Glass Orb

How to create a glass orb in photoshop, includes info on how to put something in it using reflections.

Author: PictureSocial.com | Visits: 2331

How to Create a Glass Sphere or Gel Button

How to Create a Glass Sphere or Gel Button

This is a tutorial showing how to create a glass Photoshop button set into a metallic base. The Photoshop file uses three flat shape layers with layer styles applied.

Author: VisualProgression.com | Visits: 1145

How to Create a Personal Avatar with Text

How to Create a Personal Avatar with Text

This simple tutorial will show you how to match up text with an avatar to make a personalized version.

Author: VisualProgression.com | Visits: 928

How to Create a Photoshop Stencil Effect

How to Create a Photoshop Stencil Effect

How to create single layer stencilled images using basic Photoshop tools, includes a demonstration of using the Magic Wand tool.

Author: PictureSocial.com | Visits: 2690

How to Create a Shiny Green Gel Website Button

How to Create a Shiny Green Gel Website Button

A video tutorial on how to make a glass or gel button in Photoshop. This can be done in a couple ways, but this technique is the easiest.

Author: VisualProgression.com | Visits: 1065

How To Create a Stunning Vista Inspired Menu

How To Create a Stunning Vista Inspired Menu

This tutorial will show you how to make a semi-transparent vista inspired menu, using gradients, shadows and blurring to produce a stunning modern effect.

Author: psdtuts | Visits: 814

How to Create an Aqua Sphere in Photoshop

How to Create an Aqua Sphere in Photoshop

This is a simple tutorial designed to show users all the necessary to steps to creating an Aqua sphere.

Author: VisualProgression.com | Visits: 692

How to Create an Exploding Planet Effect

How to Create an Exploding Planet Effect

This is a video tutorial on how to create an exploding planet effect using various tools Adobe Photoshop.

Author: VisualProgression.com | Visits: 307

How To Create An Old World Map In Photoshop

How To Create An Old World Map In Photoshop

Ever wondered how it feels like to be a cartographer? Wonder no more! With this tutorial you'll be able to make a new, unique, customizable, maps quickly. Starting from scratch to an old looking map fit for a treasure hunter!

Author: psdtuts | Visits: 769

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