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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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: 5537 |
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Abstract Wireframes
When it comes to abstract creation, Photoshop can add enviable depth and undeniable complexity to an image. In this tutorial I will describe a simple technique to create exceedingly detailed wire frames using little more than default Photoshop tools and a basic knowledge of Photoshop tools. Author: Biorust | Visits: 614 |
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Energy Nova
Sometimes a single effect can produce production-quality graphics all by itself. The aim of this tutorial is to show you a remarkably simple way of creating energy swirls using a single technique, and then extrapolate the method to create a visually stunning masterpiece. Author: Biorust | Visits: 717 |
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Light Swirls
If you are designing 3D abstracts, then chances are that this effect is just what you need to add a little bit of extra pizzazz to your work. Best of all, its simple to create and extremely versatile. Author: Biorust | Visits: 2476 |
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Planetary Masses
Few designers have the skills to create a planet that looks like it has been freshly produced by a 3D rendering package. The aim of this tutorial is to describe one advanced method for creating these 3D-effect planets with the minimum amount of time and effort, & using only default photoshop filters. Author: Biorust | Visits: 517 |
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Planetary Rings
Unlike their solid counterparts, planetary rings need to have a granular, almost ethereal look that is hard to recreate. The aim of this tutorial is to detail an amazingly simple way of making these asteroid-filled rings in Photoshop. The quality and speed of the results will simply amaze you... Author: Biorust | Visits: 693 |
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Abstract Swirls
Abstracts are great - they don't have to resemble anything specific, nor do anything constructive, other than sit and look cool. In this tutorial we describe how to make simple swirls using only the default PS tools. Author: Biorust | Visits: 1037 |
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Liquify & Abstracts
One of the most powerful yet underused additions to Photoshop in recent years is the Liquify filter. With a few flicks of your wrist you can use the filter's special tools to create convincing abstracts and plasma effects in record-breaking times. Author: Biorust | Visits: 1238 |
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Soft Bevelling
'Bevel and emboss' is a fantastic layer effect, but it also has a tendency to create harsh contrasts in unskilled hands. Follow this tutorial to learn all about soft bevels - useful for both text and interfaces! Author: Biorust | Visits: 861 |
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The Gel Effect
Jello may taste bland by itself, but add some flavourings, pour over a little cream, and you are in dessert heaven! The same applies to Photoshop - just take a mellow colour, add a few layer effects, and enjoy the yummyness of your work. Author: Biorust | Visits: 687 |
