Graphics World: Photoshop Basics

7.0 Basics

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:35:00 GMT

This is a broad overview of the Photoshop 6.0 window, its main features, and a few of the more important menus

Note: Written for photoshop 6, but nonetheless contains some great information.

7.0 Toolbar

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:35:33 GMT

List of all buttons and their functions on PS6 toolbar

Note: Seven years later, and I'm still discovering some of the functions on that toolbar!

7.0 Palettes

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:35:42 GMT

List of all functions of PS6 palettes

Beginners Guide to Adobe Photoshop

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:35:54 GMT

Ever wanted to learn how to use Adobe Photoshop, but had no idea where to start?

Note: Good overall intro.

Creating Brushes

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:36:22 GMT

Using Illustrator Brushes and Symbols can speed up your drawing time!

120 Photoshop Tips

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:40:57 GMT

Tips & Tricks and hidden features of Photoshop!

Note: A very comprehensive overview of almost every photoshop feature.

Blends & Layer Masks

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:41:04 GMT

Combine the power of Layer Masks and Blending Modes

Basic Layers

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:41:10 GMT

Layers are hard to explain, but easy to learn if you dive in and use them. Here, I'll walk you through the creation of a composite image, featuring as many Layers palette features as I can squeeze into one lesson.

Brilliant Colors

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:41:19 GMT

Learn how to ensure that your monitor is correctly displaying colors.

Saving and Importing Images

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:12:08 GMT

Learn how to save and export your artwork to other graphic formats.

Distortion

Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:01:18 GMT

Learn how to use the twirl, tweak, roughen and basic transform functionality in Illustrator.

10 Things everyone needs to know about Photoshop!

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:42:15 GMT

We've put together a list of 10 favorite Photoshop tricks, tips, and shortcuts. You're sure to find something incredibly useful.

Pen Tool

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:49:15 GMT

Learn how to work twith the pen tool in Photoshop.

Note: Best tool in photoshop!

How to Load Styles in PhotoShop

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 01:16:13 GMT

This tutorial will teach you how to load Styles in PhotoShop.

Opacity Masks

Sat, 14 Oct 2006 12:37:28 GMT

Learn how to blend images and objects to trasparent in Illustrator

Creating Custom Brushes in Photoshop

Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:11:57 GMT

This tutorial will show you how to create a custom brush from any shape, start to finish. You can use these techniques to create a brush from virtually anything.

10 Tips to better print design

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 19:21:39 GMT

10 killer tips for any (beginning) web or print designer with subjects like: bleed, overprint, typography and sticking to the grid.

Making Custom Labels the Smart (Objects) Way

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:29:33 GMT

Here's a way to design labels that you can then quickly modify for related products. Photoshop's Smart Objects, align-and-distribute options, and layer groups make it easy to repeat your label design to fit the label stock- by Linnea Dayton & Cristen Gillespie, authors of The Photoshop CS/ CS2 Wow! Book (Peachpit Press).

Quick illustrations using basic shapes in Photoshop

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:18:11 GMT

Learn how to create quick illustrations using basic shapes in Photoshop.

101 Hidden Tips & Secrets For Photoshop

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:58:42 GMT

Learn the most common keyboard shortcuts in photoshop design.

The pen tool for absolute beginners

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 23:26:49 GMT

In this tutorial I will show how to use the Pen tool and some techniques for smoothening/feathering selection.

Unlock The Full Power Of Basic Selections In Photoshop

Sat, 26 May 2007 01:51:51 GMT

Learn how to add, subtract and intersect your way to the full potential of Photoshop's basic selection tools.