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Tools and tips135

A compilation of tools and tips for Photoshop, offering practical advice and techniques to streamline workflows and improve design efficiency.

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Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Retouching in Photoshop

Speed up your Photoshop retouching workflow with essential keyboard shortcuts. In this tutorial, Aaron Nace from PHLEARN shares the most useful shortcuts that will help you switch tools and navigate your images effortlessly. Mastering these shortcuts can significantly enhance your efficiency, allowing you to focus more on your creative process...

Six easy ways to select colors in Photoshop

In this episode of "3, 2, 1… Photoshop!", longtime Adobe evangelist Julieanne Kost shares essential tips and tricks for selecting colors in Photoshop. Julieanne introduces six easy methods to choose colors effectively, whether you're working on a detailed project or just need a quick color pick....

How to Create Flames in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Julieanne Kost walks you through the process of creating realistic flames in Photoshop. The tutorial simplifies the process into four manageable steps, making it accessible even for beginners. Kost starts by guiding you through the basics of setting up your workspace and selecting the right tools. She...

Photoshop CS6 vs 2021: 28 Reasons to Upgrade

Let’s compare a Legendary Photoshop version, the last of its kind: Photoshop CS6 with the latest and hopefully the greatest: Photoshop 2021. Whether you are holding on to Photoshop CS6 because of Adobe’s subscription payments or you feel CS6 is much better as it’s a true bare-bones...

Creating Seamless Patterns in Photoshop

In this tutorial, Adobe Evangelist Paul Trani delves into the process of creating seamless patterns in Photoshop. Seamless patterns are essential for various design projects, from backgrounds to textiles, and mastering them can significantly enhance your design capabilities. Paul takes you through the entire process, from setting up your initial...

Magical things you can do in just 1 click in Photoshop

Colin Smith’s latest tutorial dives into the incredible power of Photoshop’s one-click tools and features. This session reveals how you can harness Photoshop 2020’s capabilities to achieve impressive results with minimal effort. Colin demonstrates various techniques that allow you to enhance your images or apply complex effects...

The Science of All 27 Blend Modes in Photoshop

Explore the comprehensive world of Photoshop's blend modes with Piximperfect's detailed tutorial. This guide provides an in-depth look at all 27 blend modes, breaking down the science and mathematical principles behind each one. You'll start by understanding the basic concept of blend mode groups...

Cut Out Glass in Photoshop with Blending Modes

In this informative tutorial, Jesus Ramirez demonstrates how to effectively cut out a glass bottle from a white background using Blending Modes in Photoshop. The focus is on selecting and masking transparent objects, such as glass, with precision and ease. Jesus starts by introducing the concept of Blending Modes and...

Hidden trick to perfectly sharpen photos in Photoshop

In this detailed tutorial, Colin Smith from Photoshop Cafe uncovers a sophisticated technique for achieving impeccable sharpening results in Photoshop. He dives deep into three essential sharpening methods: Smart Sharpen, High Pass, and Unsharp Mask, each of which offers distinct advantages depending on your editing needs. Colin’s approach goes...

Create Crazy Good Selections in Photoshop With Quick Mask

In this Photoshop tutorial by Colin Smith from Photoshop Cafe, you'll discover the powerful capabilities of the Quick Mask tool for making precise and intricate selections. The tutorial dives into various techniques for using Quick Mask to cut out images and create complex selections with ease. Colin Smith...

How to Adjust and Change Facial Features in Photoshop

Today we’re testing out Photoshop’s Face-Aware Liquify and Smart Portrait Neural Filters to adjust facial features and expressions of a subject! Learn how to make subtle adjustments to the size and positioning of facial features, and how to change facial expressions to evoke different emotions. Aaron Nace demonstrates...

Remove Fringes After Cutting Out Hair in Photoshop

This tutorial by PiXimperfect addresses the crucial challenge of removing edge fringes that frequently arise during hair masking in Photoshop, a common issue that can compromise the integrity of composite images. For design professionals, achieving a flawless finish is paramount, and understanding how to eliminate these distracting color edges is...

Precisely Cut Out Hair Using Color Range in Photoshop!

Mastering the Right Way to Use Color Range for Hair Masking in Photoshop! In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover how to accurately select and eliminate the background, even around challenging hair textures and styles. We will delve into crucial tips and techniques to enhance the quality of the...

How To Create Detailed Graphic Patterns in Photoshop

Recently, the author has been exploring the various graphics associated with hydrodipping, a popular image transfer technique used to apply patterns to a wide range of objects, from vehicle parts to sneakers. Browsing through these designs has inspired the author to create an intricate graphic pattern of their own using...

How to use Photoshop layer masks for beginners

In this Photoshop tutorial, Colin Smith teaches beginners the fundamentals of Layer Masks. Comprehensive explanations, step-by-step demos, and practical applications help you master Photoshop's Layer Masks, unlocking their powerful capabilities and creative possibilities. The tutorial covers core Layer Mask concepts, their purpose and functionality, and how they enhance...

How to Place Anything into Perspective in Photoshop

In this tutorial, we'll demonstrate a technique that allows you to seamlessly incorporate any object into a new scene, ensuring perfect perspective alignment. First, we'll guide you through the process of precisely cutting out the desired object using advanced selection tools. Next, we'll utilize...

The 3 Easiest Ways To Cut Out Images In Photoshop

In this informative tutorial, author Brendan Williams shares three of the most effective techniques for image cropping in Photoshop. The guide covers the infamous Quick Selection Tool, the Channels method, and the highly versatile Pen Tool. Whether you're a newcomer to the program or a seasoned professional, these...

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