@@ Photoshop Tutorials for you! @@

[AbsolutePorn]

Hey there everyone!

Im starting up a new thread, don't think one was ever done at the pond so here I am.

Will be posting a few newbies tutorials for everyone to get themselfs working with photoshop and learning how to do some wicked cool shit

»» Feel free to add more tutorials to this thread

Please, no outgoing links to others tutorials...

If you find anyproblem, let me know here and I will help you out.



Enjoy the ride

[AbsolutePorn]

First of all, i think it is very usefull knowing a few keyboard hotlinks so you can get your designs done quicker

Here is a short list I found at Graphics.com






- Groundwork

* To open a flattened version of a layered PSD file, press Shift-Option/Alt and double-click the image. This works as long as the file was saved using Preferences > File Handling > Maximize PSD File Compatibility. (OS X only)
* To create a document the same size as an open document, choose File > New, and select the open document’s file name from the Preset menu. (CS only)
* For a quick way to see the actual pixel dimensions of a document, Option/ Alt-click the image info area at the bottom of the document window (or the Status bar in Windows), and you’ll see the document’s Width, Height, Channels, and Resolution (1).
* To scroll through all open documents simultaneously, select the Hand tool, and check Scroll All Windows in the Options bar. Select the Zoom tool, and check Zoom All Windows to zoom all open documents at once. (CS only)
* While dragging out a guide from the rulers, press Option/Alt to change the orientation of the guide.
* To find the center of an image, Control/ Right-click on a ruler and choose Percent from the contextual menu (2).
* To add canvas to an image, drag out a crop with the Crop tool. Now drag the crop handles outside the image, and press Return/Enter to apply the crop. The area outside the image fills with the Background Color. To add transparency instead, convert the Background layer by double-clicking it (3).
* To use cropping dimensions from one image to another, apply a crop to the first image, click Front Image in the Options bar, and you’ll see the Width, Height, and Resolution entered. Switch to the other file, and drag the Crop tool. The aspect ratio is constrained and will be at the desired dimensions (4).
* To play a single command in an Action, double-click the name of the command while pressing Command/Ctrl.
* To view the Actions palette as clickable buttons, choose Button Mode from the palette’s menu (below).


- Transformations

* Free Transform (Command/Ctrl-T) a selection from its center by pressing Option/Alt while dragging a Transform box handle.
* To distort a transform box, press Command/Ctrl while dragging.
* To skew, Press Shift-Command/Ctrl while dragging.
* To change perspective, press Shift- Option-Command (Shift-Alt-Ctrl) while dragging.
* To repeat a transformation setting, load a selection, and press Shift- Command/Ctrl-T.
* To create a copy on its own layer while creating a duplicate transformation, load the selection, and press Shift- Option-Command-T (Shift-Alt-Ctrl-T).


- Masks

* After adding a mask to a layer, press Command/Ctrl-Tilde (~) to target the image thumbnail on the layer. Target the mask thumbnail by pressing Command/Ctrl-Backslash ().
* Press Backslash to toggle the display of a layer mask (as a red rubylith overlay). In the Channels palette, the shortcut toggles the channel’s visibility.
* To duplicate a layer mask to another layer, select the target layer (unmasked layer), and click-drag the layer mask thumbnail of the layer with the desired mask to the Add a Mask icon at the bottom of the Layers palette.
* To paste a selection into a layer mask, Option/Alt-click the layer mask thumbnail, then Paste (Command/Ctrl-V).
* To add a layer mask to hide a selection (as opposed to the default of revealing a selection), Option/Alt-click the Add a Layer Mask icon.


- Curves

* To access the Curves dialog box with the previous settings applied, press Option-Command-M (Alt-Ctrl-M).
* To show additional grid lines, Option/ Alt-click in the grid area.
* Tab-Control/Right-click to cycle through multiple Curves points. Add Shift to go in the opposite direction.
* To move multiple Curves points, Shift-click each one first.


- Artistic Touches

* To sample a color for the Background Color swatch in the toolbox, press Option/Alt while clicking with the Eyedropper tool.
* Press Shift-Delete/Backspace to access the Fill command dialog box.
* The Paint Bucket has two additional Modes in the Options bar: Behind fills transparent images, and Clear erases based on the color you click on (similar to the Magic Wand tool).
* With all vector/shape tools, the Comma and Period keys move to the previous or next preset in the Style list in the Options bar. Add Shift to move directly to the first or last style.
* To access the Brushes palette while using a brush, Control/Right-click anywhere in the image area.
* To select the Airbrush, press Shift- Option/Alt-P. When selected, the numeric keys change the Flow. When deselected, they change Opacity. Press Shift while entering numbers to use the opposite setting. (PS 7 and later)
* To assign a keyboard shortcut to a filter, choose Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts > Application Menus > Filter. (CS only)


And there you go
Thought that this list could give you some help

[AbsolutePorn]

Well... Everyone knows that a few brush sets help alot, so here are a few I got from graphicssoft.about.com.

Enjoy them!



#1 Brush Set

» Download Here



#2 Brush Set

» Download Here



#3 Brush Set

» Download Here



#4 Brush Set

» Download Here




How to load brushes?

Place the *.abr files into:
Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop X\Presets\Brushes where X is the version number for your version of Photoshop.

From the Brushes Palette in Photoshop, click the small arrow in the upper right corner of the palette, and choose load brushes. (view picture below)





Have fun!

[AbsolutePorn]

[Photoshop] Universe

1 - Start a new document, must be squared size (400x400):




2 - Set background to Black:




3 - Now go to: Filters > Renders > Lens Flare and use the following options and values:




4 - After that, go to: Filters > Stylise > Wind and mark the Wind option "From the Right":




5 - Repeat step #4 but instead of using the "From the Right", use the "From the Left":




6 - Now go to: Edit > Transform > rotate 90ºCW, and repeat steps 4 and 5 :



7 - Go once again to: Edit > Transform > rotate 90ºCW so the image go to the first position.


8 - To finish up... Go to: Filters > Distort > Polar Coordinates, Rectangular to polar, with the following values:




9 - You image should look like the one above. Lets turn it sideways, for that go to: Edit > Transform > Rotate 90ºCW, so it starts looking more like the image below:




10 - Alright, now, if you wish to color it up, hit CTRL+U.
After that, just use your imagination

[AbsolutePorn]

Will post another one tomorrow

Hope you enjoyed the first one.

If you need anyhelp, let me know

[@zrael]

Nice tutorial AbsolutePorn
i can never get enough newbie tuts for Photoshop

[AbsolutePorn]

Thank you @zrael

More to be added during this week

Stay tuned Netpond!

[ting_tong]

This is maybe way off the thread, but i should ask a pro

Is it possible to slice free-hand in PS?
Or is the only option to slice square?

[Globofun]

Great stuff!

[slaxxx]

how did you do the 'x' on your exxclusion site http://www.exxxclusion.com/ ?

did you draw the shape by hand and scan it in, then just used layer effects/filters? or you have a font that looks somewhat like that shape?

[Paul&John]

dam that universe looks hot

[AbsolutePorn]

Originally Posted by ting_tong

This is maybe way off the thread, but i should ask a pro

Is it possible to slice free-hand in PS?
Or is the only option to slice square?

That would be something great for photoshop to add, too bad they still haven't added the Free Slice option.

[AbsolutePorn]

Originally Posted by Globofun

Great stuff!

Thanks alot GF!

[AbsolutePorn]

Originally Posted by slaxxx

how did you do the 'x' on your exxclusion site http://www.exxxclusion.com/ ?

did you draw the shape by hand and scan it in, then just used layer effects/filters? or you have a font that looks somewhat like that shape?

I used an X from a font I had here... Not sure, but I think the font was A Charming Font

[Globofun]

Originally Posted by AbsolutePorn

Thanks alot GF!

Call me Globo...GF sounds like I'm part of your life or something!

[AbsolutePorn]

Originally Posted by Globofun

Call me Globo...GF sounds like I'm part of your life or something!

Alright bro

[PornFactory]

Very good tutorial ... now I only need to get Photoshop and start learning from your tut ...

[AbsolutePorn]

PornFactory, what are you waiting for dude?