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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 Cloud Break Shining Effect

How to Create a Cloud Break Shining Effect

This tutorial shows how to create a cool cloud break effect using Adobe Photoshop which can be good for wallpapers, scenes, and myspace.

Author: VisualProgression.com | Visits: 797

Space lighting techniques

Space lighting techniques

In this Photoshop tutorial I will show you how to create a space scene with some nice Lighting Effects in 10 Steps.

Author: Abduzeedo | Visits: 792

Island Map

Island Map

In this tutorial I want to show you how to create an island, which you can use as geographical illustration in Adobe Photoshop.

Author: PhotoshopTutes.com | Visits: 782

Create a simple magnifying glass effect

Create a simple magnifying glass effect

This tutorials explains how you can create an image zoom effect using a magnifying glass in Adobe Photoshop.

Author: PhoNuts | Visits: 772

Realistic bling bling text effect

Realistic bling bling text effect

Thinking of icing yourself out but lack the funds? Here's a tutorial to ice yourself out without emptying your bank account. There are many ways of mimicking the bling effect but this is one of my favorite ways.

Author: Olieng | Visits: 771

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

Give a platinum effect to your photos

Give a platinum effect to your photos

Learn how to create shiny platinum looking building using filters and layer styles in Adobe Photoshop.

Author: Alexandra Fomicheva | Visits: 767

Luminescent Lines

Luminescent Lines

Here we will create some thin flowing lines that look as if they emit light. This technique is fairly simple and is a great way to create an abstract wallpaper or looks good integrated into another image. This tutorial will mainly explore the brush engine and you will also learn how to create custom brushes and use them effectively, combined with some interesting layer styles.

Author: PSDlearning | Visits: 767

Pristine Orb

Pristine Orb

Learn to make a pristine orb with this tutorial in Adobe Photoshop.

Author: mAsDesigns | Visits: 766

Create a cool coffee cup icon

Create a cool coffee cup icon

In this tutorial we're going to use some simple circles and gradients to make a cup of coffee viewed from above. The end result isn't that useful, but the process is interesting nonetheless.

Author: psdtuts | Visits: 760

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