May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
Here is a simply and effective trendy background combination process you can use for banners or as an addition to your graphics. I started with a document preset of 640×480, with the background color set to a dark blue #122f61 I then added a white to black...
May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
An effective way to blend items into textured surfaces. Below is the starting textured image. Simply duplicate the original texture and alter its Blending Mode to Color Burn and reduce its Opacity to a moderate level. I used 68%. Add a new Type Layer, above the...
May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
Here is a process to creating custom curtain or fabric textures with Photoshop. Create a new Document of your preset choice. The set up your document area as outlined below: 1. Create a new Empty Layer. 2. Set your ‘Foreground Color’ to your preference. I...
May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
Here’s a few simple steps to create this realistic cracked stone texture. First start a new document. I started with a preset of 254 x 260.Next set the Foreground color to #BDE6F3 & Background color to #000000 (Black). (Ultimately, you choose your own...
May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
Here’s a few simple steps to create this realistic glass effect pattern. First start a new document from the File > New menu command. At the New Document dialog use a preset of 343 x 275, Foreground color of #BDE6F3 & Background color of#000000 (Black)....
May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
Here’s simple ‘Texture/Pattern’ affect to make your photos look like a puzzle using the below image. 1. Start by going to the ‘Filter/ Texture/Texturizer…’ option as I have captured below. 2. Then in the ‘Texturizer’...
May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
Here is a simple technique using brush strokes for making some trendy background (Texture)effects. – Start with a new document. (Choose a large preset for a better effect.) – Dark backgrounds work best, so I used Black. – Hit the ‘X’ key...
May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
1. To begin this Pattern tutorial, select the ‘Polygon Tool’ from the toolbar. Select the ‘D’ key on your keyboard to set the foreground color to black.(or select your preferred color) 2. Once you’ve selected the ‘Polygon...
May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
1. First I’ll start it off with a single basic ‘Line Shape’ for the basis of the background pattern. Now select the ‘Line Shape’ tool on the toolbar and draw in the shape. 2. Simply draw out a Vertical and Horizontal Line connect to form...
May 28, 2006 | Pattern Techniques, Photoshop Tutorials
First I’ll start it off with a single basic Ellipse shape for the basis of the background pattern. 1. Activate the Ellipse Shape tool on the toolbar and draw in the shape. 2. This is the Basic Shape. Preferred size entirely up to you. It’s also best at...
