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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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Abstract dancing fire

Abstract dancing fire

Use filters to create a cool abstract dancing fire background.

Author: Mickel | Visits: 1865

Add A Realistic Water Reflection To Any Photo

Add A Realistic Water Reflection To Any Photo

Learn how easy it is to add a realistic looking water reflection to any image in Photoshop. No water required!

Author: Photoshop Essentials | Visits: 2643

Fantasy Art - Plasma in the Lake

Fantasy Art - Plasma in the Lake

Fantasy art tutorial for advanced users - plasma circles and memorably original effect from scrap

Author: LoreleiWeb | Visits: 13875

Create A Digital Pixel Photo Effect

Create A Digital Pixel Photo Effect

Create a digital pixel effect in Photoshop by fading an image into pixels, an effect often used in ads that sell anything that has to do with digital. We'll also look at a couple of variations on the effect, including how easy it is to create a completely different effect simply by changing blend modes!

Author: Photoshop Essentials | Visits: 2418

Create glossy reflections

Create glossy reflections

A basic tutorial on how to make a reflection as if being cast onto a newly polished floor.

Author: LatueofStiberty | Visits: 1804

Overprint in Photoshop

Overprint in Photoshop

Creating stunning print work using overprinting allows you to experiment with unique colour combinations and can sometimes create an unpredictable end result, as Daniel Lowe and Norman Hayes reveal

Author: Computer Arts | Visits: 2232

Tearing A Photo To Reveal Another

Tearing A Photo To Reveal Another

In this tutorial, we're going to look at another movie poster-type of effect, tearing a section out of one photo to reveal another one hiding behind it!

Author: Photoshop Essentials | Visits: 2439

Add Realistic Water Drops To A Photo

Add Realistic Water Drops To A Photo

Learn how to easily add realistic water drops to a photo, as if someone splashed water all over the image!

Author: Photoshop Essentials | Visits: 875

Space Light

Space Light

In this tutorial I want to show you how to create a Space Light.

Author: PhotoshopTutes.com | Visits: 2863

Metallic Button

Metallic Button

Learn how to create a metallic button or logo.

Author: Drsmith | Visits: 560

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