Graphics World: Photo Editing

Extract a Selection from a Photo

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:25:48 GMT

This tutorial describes how you can make a professional selection from a photo or other image in Photoshop and cut it out so you can reuse it in another image or against a solid background color.

Note: Very useful technique, and one everyone should master.

Extracting Objects

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:36:14 GMT

Ive seen people try to separate an image from its background by using the Pencil tool, by playing with the Magic Wand, and even by trying to draw an outline with the Lasso tool.

Photo Enhancing

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:26:12 GMT

Modify highlights and shadows to bring out the details in your photo.

Color Masking

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:26:40 GMT

Apply a color masking effect to your photo.

Note: Very nice, dramatic effect.

Sharpening technique

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:26:59 GMT

Sharpening technique, for achieving crisp photos, that minimizes the loss of quality.

Repair Old Photos

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:01:22 GMT

Perhaps one of the most useful uses for photoshop has got to be repairing all those old photos that are slowly rotting up there in your attic. This tutorial will show you how to bring back a piece of family history!

Beauty by command

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:29:15 GMT

Advanced photo touch-up from beginning to end.

Note: Sometimes, it's scary what you can do in photoshop. (and beautiful, mind you)

Repair and Restore Old Photos

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:17:19 GMT

Learn how to repair all those great old pictures of your grandparents that have been used and abused over the years.

Hard Light Effect

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:27:43 GMT

Create a color accent within your photo.

Note: Interesting over-exposed effect.

Beyond Borders Retouch

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:27:59 GMT

Create a similar effect as used in the movie Beyond Borders. A very nice tutorial!

Photo Color Manipulation

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:28:28 GMT

Learn how to change colors of objects in photoshop.

Black and White Portrait

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:29:33 GMT

Use this tutorial to learn a quick and effective way of achieving a quality black and white conversion of a color photograph. This method will convert the photo without losing contrast, so it will look as if you shot on black and white film to begin with.

Note: One of the best black & white techniques I've come across.

Changing Image Resolution without Changing Quality

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 19:32:27 GMT

Possibly one of the most confusing aspects of dealing with digital imagery is resolution-specifically, what it really is and how changing it affects an image. You'd be shocked at the number of brilliant designers who don't know how to change an image from 72 dpi to 300 dpi-without turning it into a pile of pixel mush. That is, until now.

Changing Color

Thu, 19 Oct 2006 01:52:14 GMT

Learn how to extract and change colors in your artwork or photos.

Tan Skin Tone Effect

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:28:21 GMT

Learn how to make tan skin tone effect as seen in many movie posters and magazine ads.

Note: I don't think the Dove campaign for 'real' beauty will be fond of this one, but it's an awesome tutorial nonetheless!

The Extract Filter

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:38:10 GMT

Learn how to use the extract filter.

Colorize a lime fruit in Adobe Photoshop

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:07:16 GMT

In this short photoshop tutorial you will learn how to colorize different parts of a lime fruit using layers blending mode.

Color Replacement Tutorial

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 14:46:51 GMT

Learn how to use the Replace Color Adjustment Layer to change a specific part of a picture without affecting other parts.

Adding a border to your photo

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:19:32 GMT

How to add a simple border to your photo by using the canvas size menu

Postcard from Japan

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:33:46 GMT

In this tutorial you will learn how to create the look of an aged, hand-tinted photograph by using masks, fill and adjustment layers, blending modes and layer styles.

Four Methods to Remove Colorcast

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:58:38 GMT

Sometimes getting the color balance right on digital shots is difficult. Here are some techniques for using Photoshop to improve the color of your photographs.

Removing Wrinkles In Photoshop

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:59:42 GMT

Learn how to use the healing brush to smooth out wrinkles.

Replacing Colors In Photoshop

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:18:35 GMT

Learn how to change the color of an object in a picture.

Hair Selection

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:23:58 GMT

The extract tool in Photoshop makes quick work of selecting hair.

Everyday Photo Techniques, Part I

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:39:39 GMT

Digital photographer Rick Sammon shares some tips on balancing the right amount of light and shadow in order to "make" a picture rather than "take" a picture.

Enhancing Eyes

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 11:43:24 GMT

In this tutorial you will learn to enhance the iris of a person's eyes. You will learn how to make them look either realistic, or a bit more fantasy-ish.

Dramatic Black & White Photos

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 13:36:47 GMT

Create dramatic black and white photos by splashing in color.

Gradient Mapping in Adobe Photoshop

Wed, 23 May 2007 16:47:22 GMT

How to transform a standard photograph for use with a specific colour scheme or brand image.

RGB And Color Channels In Photoshop Explained

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 14:24:15 GMT

If RGB is just a three letter word to you and color channels are something you watch on tv, your Photoshop work is suffering. Learn how Photoshop displays colors in your images and take your skills to the next level.

Reducing 5 O'Clock Shadow And Beard Stubble In Photoshop

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 18:14:33 GMT

Unless you're looking at a photo of a guy in the rugged outdoors, chances are the stubble on his face isn't adding anything to the image. In this Photoshop tutorial, we'll see how to give a guy a virtual shave and improve his appearance.

How To Remove Skin Acne and Make it Clear

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:30:57 GMT

Learn to use the Healing Brush Tool to control acne.

Add A Rainbow To A Photo

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:20:54 GMT

Learn how to easily add a rainbow, or even a more spectacular double rainbow, to a photo using nothing more than a couple of built-in Photoshop gradients and some simple layer masks.

Film Grain

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:26:24 GMT

Add realistic film-grain to digital photos. This tutorial will introduce non-destructive editing and provides alternative steps

Making Selections With The Pen Tool In Photoshop

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:22:31 GMT

Still using the Lasso Tool to select everything that isn't a rectangle, square or circle? It's time to take your selections to a whole new level! Learn how to outline objects with paths using the Pen Tool, and then how to easily convert those paths into professional quality selections!