Animal Composition Create a Colorful Out of Frame Animal Composition In this design tutorial we are going to create a nature inspired composition using a lioness as our subject. We will learn how to take various images and textures and seamlessly blend them together into one cohesive design. We will be working quite a bit with Clipping Masks and Adjustment Layers to create the highest quality image without compromising the quality of the design, and we will also cover some helpful coloring techniques along the way. Final Image Here is a preview of the image that we are going to be creating: Step 1 The first thing we want to do is open the image of the white lioness from the resources folder so that we can isolate it from it’s background. The first image shows the image before removing the background: And this is the result after a bit of finessing: Pay close attention to the whiskers and pieces of fur around the edges as shown in both of the close-ups below: Step 2 Step 3 You should now have something like this:
10 Important Nondestructive Editing Techniques for Photo Manipulators Photo manipulations don’t have to be a mess of layers. Many complex photo manipulations can be recreated in less than 15 layers by taking advantage of Smart Objects. Learn how to create photo manipulations with a fraction of the layers you’d normally use with these 10 tips. 1. Convert your layers into a Smart Objects It’s surprising how many people don’t use Smart Objects – the most important nondestructive editing technique. Nondestructive transformations. To convert your layers into Smart Objects, right-click on the layer then choose Convert to Smart Object. 2. Often times, photo manipulators would open an image in Photoshop then copy & paste it to another document. Bokeh Brushes Using the File > Place command also lets you place RAW, AI, and other types of files directly as Smart Objects. 3. Most of you already know about layer and clipping masks but they still aren’t being used properly by many. Need to use more than one layer mask? Recycle layer masks with clipping masks. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Nebula Cosmolady Final Image Let start opening a new 300 DPI file on 4200px x 5100px. We will use beautiful Cosmo and Nebulas Pictures provide to us by Step 2.) Step 3.) Step 4.) Step 5.) Step 6.) Step 7.) Step 8.) Step 9.) Step 10.) Step 11.) and buy the girl picture. Or you can use one of our Exclusive HQ Model Stock Photos Step 12.) Step 13.) Step 14.) Step 15.) Step 16.) Step 17.) Step 18.) Step 19.) Step 20.) Step 21.) Step 22.) Step 23.) Step 24.) Step 25.) Step 26.) Step 27.) to add some sparkles. Step 28.) Step 29.) Step 30.) Download the 3d Model here
3 Photo Effects for Wedding Photographers Video Tutorial Split Toning The first effect you will learn is split toning. Split toning is an effect that tints the highlights and shadows of your black & white photo to give it a two-tone color effect. You can do this easily in Adobe Lightroom but sometimes you need to do it in Photoshop for more control. Thankfully, Photoshop CS6 already comes with 32 photographer-created split toning presets. Before you apply this effect, you need to convert your image to a black and white photo. Next, add a Gradient Map adjustment layer (Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Map) then set the blending mode of this layer to color. Photoshop CS6 has 39 built-in presets and they’re all created by a professional photographer. High Contrast Black & White Sometimes when you convert an image to black and white it can look a little flat. Here’s how to do it. To fix this, we can use the blend if layer styles. Use this technique any time you need to restore clipped shadows or highlights. Film Look
Surreal Manipulation In this tutorial we will combine several images of water, animals, and people to create a surreal out of bounds photo manipulation in Photoshop. Let's get started! Tutorial Assets The following assets were used during the production of this tutorial. Head (no. 6) - ahrum-stockSea - darkrose42-stockSky - resurgereWaterfall - flynn-the-catHinge - kiyoi-stockWater splash - seductive-stockBig dolphin - zeds-stockSmall dolphin - greeneyezz-stockBig birds 1 - viperkid89Big birds 2 - della-stockSmall birds - grannysatticstockWater textures - deviantartGlitter texture - frozenstarroWater splash brushes - deviantart Step 1 The first Step is to open the picture with the human head. Next I have extracted the head from the initial background, for this go to Select-Color range. Step 2 Now that we have the head lets create the missing part. Using the pen tool, create a new shape smaller then the last one and fill it with blue. Step 3 Step 4 Now that we have the background let’s go back to the head. Step 5
How to Create a Silent Hill Inspired Photo-Manipulation using Photoshop How to Create a Silent Hill Inspired Photo-Manipulation using PhotoshopReviewed by Michael Vincent Manalo on Aug 25Rating: Preview of Final Results Silent Hill Inspired Photo-Manipulation Photoshop Tutorial Resources Step 1: Create a Photoshop Image File Let’s begin by creating a new image file, go to the Menu bar and click File > New, and then input the following values on their respective fields: Presets: International PaperSize: A4Width: 2480 pixelsHeight: 3508 pixelsResolution: 300 pixels/inchColor Mode: RGB Color; 8 bitBackground Contents: White Step 2: Create the Background In this step, we will be creating the background. Next, activate the Transform tool (Ctrl/Cmd + T) and resize the image as shown below: The result should be like this: Next, let’s fix the angle of our background. To distort the image, see the instructions shown on the image below: The result should be similar to this: Next, let’s clean up this background – let’s remove that unwanted bulky thing on the road. The result:
Portrait ‘Transcendental’ Learn How to Photo Manipulate the Colorful Portrait ‘Transcendental’ This tutorial will guide you on how to turn a plain portrait into a unique, colorful and complex piece of art. You will learn how to modify resources and blend them into the piece, as well as adjustment layers and masking techniques. Final Image As always, this is the final image that we’ll be creating: Step 1 The first step is to determine on your model, since this is a portrait photomanipulation. As you can see, the space above the girl’s hair gives us very little room for creativity. After that we should have something like this. Step 2 It’s best to get acquianted with the major tools we’ll use beforehand. Next we have to blend the entire canvas. Before we continue, I’d like to introduce the buttons which I’ll mention quite a lot throughout the tutorial. After that, create a new layer clicking the No.3 button (“Create a New Layer”) on the bottom of layer panel. Still, you’ll realize that it’s not perfect. Step 3 Step 4
Fashion Watercolor Artwork | Photo Effects Fashion Watercolor ArtworkReviewed by Carine Ma on May 7Rating: The tricks you’ll learn here can be applied in any design that requires a stunning background to bring the person/product to life. Preview of Final Results Download the PSD Watercolor Fashion.psd | 28 MB Download from Website Fashion Watercolor Artwork Photoshop Tutorial Tutorial Details Program: Photoshop Cs3 Difficulty: Beginner Estimated Completion Time: 45 mins Images Used Step 1 Let’s start by choosing our photo. Step 2 Next brainstorm ideas for the background artwork. Step 3 We’re now ready to begin our artwork! Step 4 Paste the picture of the model and rename the New Layer "model". Step 5 Now let’s remove the gray background behind the model. Step 6 Right Click on the canvas and choose Select Inverse from the drop down menu. Step 7 With the Magic Wand Tool still selected click on Refine Edge. Step 8 Click on Add Layer Mask at the bottom of the Layers Window. Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Add the tree graphic into a New Layer "Trees". Step 12
Portrait Today we will get through the creative process of learning how to create this elegant scene for a lady in Photoshop CS6! Whatever you imagine, you can use manipulation to create. This tutorial will show you some tactics to do that. You will learn how to combine different graphic elements with extensive use of layer masks. To stand out your image, the best way is to make your image looking like a poster. Program: Adobe Photoshop CS6 Difficulty: Beginner Estimated Completion Time: 4 Hours Resources Final Result Step 1 Let’s create a blank document similar to these dimensions. Step 2 A subtly textured background works well than a plain one. Step 3 Desaturate the texture ( Ctrl+Shift+U ). Step 4 Adjust the layer Opacity and blending to make it subtle. Step 5 We now need to create several shapes that will define the overall design and contain other graphic elements. Draw this shape using the Rectangle Tool. Step 6 Press Ctrl+T, rotate the shape by -45 degrees. Step 7 Reposition the shape. Step 8