3D Letter Text

Start with a new Type Layer, type-face Arial, Bold Italic, and in this case its better to work with a larger Font size — (Document size is 640×480, so i used a font size of 550 pt (anti-alias method to – Crisp). Click Layer C and drag it to the New...

Fractal Dreams II

Here’s a few simple steps to simulate fractal images. Though, not a walk-through as such, just a few pointers on what tools to use to achieve these. First, start a new document, I used 500X500 preset. Create a new empty Layer (Shift + Ctrl + N (Mac: Shift +...

Fractal Dreams I

Here’s a few simple steps to simulate fractal images. Though, not a walk-through as such, just a few pointers on what tools to use to achieve these. First, start a new document, I used 500X500 preset. Create a new empty Layer (Shift + Ctrl + N (Mac: Shift +...

Troubleshoot Preferences Checklist

Ever load up Photoshop only to discover that some or all of your Tools or Tool Palette are acting strangely. Here is a checklist of items to go through to help resolve the issue at hand. Note: I’ll use a single tool (Type Tool (T)) as an example as it seems to...

Export Transparent Image Wizard

[message type=”warning”]Be aware that the Export Transparent Image Wizard only exist in Photoshop CS2 and earlier.[/message] Here’s a few simple steps to achieve another method of eliminating the background of an image when exporting the image to a...

Extract Tool

Open image of choice in Photoshop, particularly one with a fine/wavy hair line. Choose Filter/Extract or Ctrl + Alt + X to load the Extract Window. Click Here to see image. Select the Highlighter Tool and paint around the edge of the hair line. Choose the Red Color...