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The Double Matte Effect

The Double Matte Effect

Often times as Photoshop users, both beginner and advanced, we get so used to using a tool in a certain way that we often overlook it's possibilities. I had a recent request for a tutorial on creating a digital "matte" effect so I decided to tackle the idea using a set of layer styles which could be saved and reused easily.
Create An Old Envelope

Create An Old Envelope

I've had several requests since posting the Postage Stamp lesson for a follow-up on how to create the envelope used in that tutorial. Well today my Photoshop friends your prayers have been answered. Here's the step by step to creating that cool old envelope.
Basic Photo Reflections

Basic Photo Reflections

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to create realistic reflections on water already present in your favorite photographs.
Frayed Denim Patch With Stitches

Frayed Denim Patch With Stitches

In this Photoshop tutorial we will be creating a denim textured patch with stitching. This technique uses the Fill command, a few artistic filters, Wind and a few basic layer styles.
Creating A True .EPS File Using Vector Masks

Creating A True .EPS File Using Vector Masks

In this Photoshop tutorial I will show you how to take an illustration created using Vector Masks in Photoshop, turn it into an Illustrator file with all the associated paths, layers and colors and from there turn it into a true .EPS file.
Cardboard And Torn Paper Business Card

Cardboard And Torn Paper Business Card

In this Advanced Photoshop tutorial we'll create a nice cardboard effect and play with a neat torn edge effect.

Please note that this is an advanced tutorial and certain assumptions have been made about your ability to get around inside the Photoshop interface.
Wrapping Text Around An Object

Wrapping Text Around An Object

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to wrap text around an object like you can in Illustrator or InDesign using simple paths and a little creativity... well that plus a working knowledge of the pen tool.
Creative Edges Using Smart Filters

Creative Edges Using Smart Filters

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you how to make some cool edge effects using the power of Smart Objects and Smart Filters in Photoshop CS3.
The Velvia Effect

The Velvia Effect

In this Photoshop tutorial you will learn how to create look of Fujifilm Velvia film, specifically the slight over saturation that has made Velvia so popular by landscape photographers through the years when film ruled photography.
Intensify A Dull Sky

Intensify A Dull Sky

In this Photoshop tutorial I'll show you a creative and extremely effective way to improve an overexposed image by using Luminosity and the Multiply blend mode.