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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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Electrifying Energy Beams

Electrifying Energy Beams

Learn how to wrap your model in a beam of glowing light, add sparkles and electrify the scene to make it all seem magical in Adobe Photoshop.

Author: katlis | Visits: 7673

StarBurst Effects

StarBurst Effects

When it comes to impact and relative simplicity, it is very hard to beat a skilfully composed starburst effect. Used by the advertising industry, they are surprisingly eye-catching, and can make totally mundane objects appear much more enticing.

Author: Biorust | Visits: 6443

Creating Storm

Creating Storm

I will teach you in this tutorial how to create Storm from X-men from an ordinary Halle Berry photo.

Author: Andrew Christian | Visits: 6408

Water Drops

Water Drops

So simple, and real, these water drops (and optional ice drops) are also simple to do anywhere, anytime.

Author: N-sane | Visits: 6157

Create A Collage Of Polaroids From A Single Photo

Create A Collage Of Polaroids From A Single Photo

Take a photo and easily turn it into a collage of separate polaroid photos, each one displaying a small section of the larger image!

Author: Photoshop Essentials | Visits: 5913

Puzzle effect

Puzzle effect

In this tutorial I will show you how to apply this stylish effect to a picture.

Author: Andrew Christian | Visits: 5858

Fade Graphics

Fade Graphics

This tutorial will show you how to fade multiple pictures into each other very smoothly. Great tutorial for beginners!
Image and tutorial by GREYCOBRA

Author: GreyCobra | Visits: 5832

Andy-Warhol-Up Your Photos

Andy-Warhol-Up Your Photos

Learn how to change an ordinary photo into an Andy Warhol inspired piece of art with this Photoshop tutorial.

Author: Melissa Clifton | Visits: 5817

The Ring Horror Movie Effect

The Ring Horror Movie Effect

Easy tutorial to create the shaking image of Samara from The Ring horror movie. In this movie she frequently appears with a flickering videotape texture. Her movements are fast and bestial, and she seems to be associated more with electricity. Enjoy it!

Author: teachtutorials | Visits: 5763

Amazing Photoshop light effect in 10 steps

Amazing Photoshop light effect in 10 steps

Learn how to create an amazing dreamy and fantasy lighting effect in ten steps in Adobe Photoshop.

Author: Abduzeedo | Visits: 5644

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