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A collection of tutorials dedicated to photo effects, exploring striking creative techniques to transform images with filters, overlays, and artistic enhancements.

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Create a colorful Pop duotone in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, you are heading straight back to the 80s to play with fluoro colors, a trend that transforms modern-day photos into intense, oversaturated images with a retro twist. You'll learn how to effortlessly recreate this duotone effect, allowing you to infuse your photos with a...

Create a Sunset in Photoshop

This tutorial by Phlearn teaches how to add a warm "sunset style" to your images using Photoshop. The key is selecting a photo shot later in the day with visible light sources, ideally backlit or side-lit. The process involves using Levels and the Gradient Tool to darken details...

Low Poly Portrait Effect in Photoshop

Low poly art transforms ordinary portraits into striking geometric masterpieces using triangular shapes and averaged colors. This 3D-inspired technique creates visually compelling artwork with fewer polygons for a stylized, modern look. The process involves creating triangular selections and filling them with the average color of that area, building up a...

Create a Lego Portrait Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a portrait made of Legos in Adobe Photoshop. The process may seem daunting at first, but with the clear step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to achieve impressive results. The tutorial covers the basics of setting up your canvas, selecting...

Add a realistic snowfall to a photo in Photoshop

Winter scenes gain magical atmosphere when snowflakes drift naturally through the frame. This video demonstrates how to build a realistic snow brush from scratch using Photoshop's noise filters and brush settings. The technique creates multiple layers of snow at different sizes and blur levels to simulate depth, from...

Create a Ghostly Image Effect in Photoshop

In this engaging Photoshop tutorial, you will discover how to create a ghostly effect that transforms a person into a transparent figure, resembling a ghost. This technique is perfect for adding an eerie vibe to your images. You'll begin by selecting the person in your photo and adjusting...

Create a creative typographic portrait in Photoshop

This tutorial by Gareth David, guides you through creating a typographic portrait of Pavarotti in Adobe Photoshop, divided into four main stages: preparation, creating a type base, type positioning, and color blending. The preparation stage involves gathering a subject image, canvas texture, color image, and text, along with downloading necessary...

Add Dust to a Road Photo in Photoshop

In this comprehensive tutorial from RetutPro, you will learn how to enhance a car photo by adding dynamic elements like dust and smoke. Using straightforward Photoshop brushes, you will learn techniques to create the effect of dust and smoke bursting from the spinning wheels of the car. The tutorial breaks...

Create a Levitation Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a stunning levitation effect in Adobe Photoshop. The focus is on a woman floating in a dream-like setting, surrounded by ethereal lighting that enhances the magical atmosphere. You will start by working with basic photo manipulation techniques. The process includes cutting...

Create waterdrops in Photoshop

A simple gradient applied from the upper left corner to the lower right corner forms the foundation of convincing digital water drops. This technique transforms a basic circular selection into droplets that appear to hold actual depth and weight on any surface. The effect relies on precise layer style combinations...

Gruesome Zombie Special FX Makeup in Photoshop

Halloween demands creatures that make people look twice. Creating convincing zombie transformations combines makeup artistry with digital enhancement, turning ordinary portraits into undead masterpieces. This tutorial covers both approaches: enhancing existing special effects makeup and creating zombies from scratch using only Photoshop techniques. Watch the Zombie Transformation Tutorial Essential Tips...

Starry Night Sky Effect in Photoshop

This tutorial demonstrates how precise selection techniques are crucial for isolating elements like trees and landscapes. It ensures that the subsequent addition of detailed celestial phenomena, such as stars and aurora borealis, seamlessly integrates with the original image. The process goes beyond simple overlays, showcasing how to invert layer masks...

Learn How to Turn Anyone Into a Zombie

Transform yourself into a convincing zombie using advanced Photoshop techniques that go far beyond basic filters. This comprehensive tutorial covers everything from creating pale, bruised skin and bloodshot eyes to adding realistic wounds and grungy textures. The process requires intermediate Photoshop skills including masking, blend modes, and adjustment layers to...

Create a Creepy Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin in Photoshop

Halloween brings out the creativity in digital artists, and jack-o-lanterns remain one of the season's most iconic symbols. This comprehensive tutorial transforms an ordinary pumpkin photo into a glowing, carved Halloween masterpiece using advanced layer styles, adjustment layers, and realistic lighting effects. The technique combines practical carving simulation...

Blow Steam Out Of an Angry Man’s Ears

In this tutorial by Aaron Nace at Phlearn, you will discover how to incorporate smoke, fog, and steam into your photography. This technique allows you to add a unique touch to your images, creating an engaging visual experience. The process is straightforward and requires minimal equipment. You will learn how...

Create an Awesome Nuclear Warrior in Photoshop

In this comprehensive tutorial, you will gain insights into the process of creating an impressive Nuclear Warrior using Photoshop. Starting from the initial photo shoot, the guide takes you through each step of post-production, ensuring that even beginners can follow along. You will learn how to design a Nuclear War...

Add a Snow Storm Effect to a Regular Winter Photo in Photoshop

The serene beauty of a winter landscape often hinges on the delicate dance of falling snow, transforming ordinary scenes into magical vistas. Capturing this ephemeral quality in photography, however, often requires more than just waiting for the perfect storm. Digital artistry can enhance or even generate these atmospheric elements, lending...

Create a Winter Wonderland Scene in Photoshop

In this tutorial by Howard Pinsky from Ice Flow Studios, you will learn how to transform a regular photo into a stunning winter wonderland scene using Adobe Photoshop. This detailed guide breaks down the process step by step, making it easy for anyone to follow along. You'll start...

Add Stylish Lighting Effects to a Photo in Photoshop

Applying lighting effects to model shots is a classic application of Photoshop, but through poor practice and overuse of the same tricks, it’s become something of a cliché. In this tutorial, Fabio Sasso shows you how to put a fresh, stylish spin on lighting effects. The secret here is...

How to Create an Etch a Sketch Drawing Effect in Photoshop

The charm of the classic Etch A Sketch toy lies in its distinctive line art. Discover how to transform photos and text into this iconic style, creating a nostalgic visual effect directly within Photoshop. This tutorial guides you through the process, allowing you to produce unique artwork that captures the...

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