Light Effect Photoshop Tutorials
Easy Star Light in Photoshop
I've been writing tutorials inspired by skateboard deck designs for a few weeks and today it's not going to be different. I'm very addicted to that, I love the ideas some of the designers have and for this tutorial I will recreate a really nice effect with lines forming a star. However I will go a little bit further and I will transform it ... [more details]
Added on December 4th 2009 in Abstract Effect, Light Effect
Create a New Retro Text Effect in Photoshop
Faking aged, printed media has been massive since the ‘grunge’ style first became mainstream years ago. Textured work with a vintage feel is still very popular, but more recently it’s the ‘new retro’ style that’s captured the imagination. The general idea is to create a vision of the future… from the past. This effect is good for all sorts of projects, fl ... [more details]
Added on December 4th 2009 in Light Effect, Text Effect
Design an Intense Particle Illustration using Photoshop
In this tutorial, I thought I would show you a simple process of manipulating a image with lighting effects and incorporating brushes too. This tutorial will bid you a step by step guide on how to achieve the illustrated outcome. [more details]
Added on November 20th 2009 in Abstract Effect, Digital Art, Light Effect, Photo Editing
How to Create a Realistic IES Lighting Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a realistic IES (photometric) lighting effect. We'll be using Photoshop CS4 as well as some free plugins and software. Let's get started! [more details]
Added on November 16th 2009 in Light Effect
The Making of “Constant Slip”
Today I'll take you through the creative process of making intriguing light effects and applying them in your work. This is more a process description of making this illustration, than a detailed step by step how to. I'll give you some good guidance on how to deal with an illustration like this and cover the overall workflow. Let's get star ... [more details]
Added on November 12th 2009 in Digital Art, Light Effect, Photo Editing
Colorful Light Effect in Photoshop
Last week I was waiting hours in airports, as usual, I was wandering and checking out banners and signs when I found a beautiful Sony ad of a cel phone called Xperia. The thing that really caught my attention was the wallpaper of the phone. It was a colorful light bean crossing the screen . I really like the effect and thought to myself, that is a good id ... [more details]
Added on November 3rd 2009 in Abstract Effect, Light Effect
Extinction by Chanito
We have a great tutorial sent by one of our readers, Chanito from Panama. In this tutorial he will show you how to create a good 3D type explosion with Adobe Illustrator, Cinema 4D and Adobe Photoshop. We will use basic tools to make this artwork. Good Luck!!! [more details]
Added on November 3rd 2009 in Light Effect, Text Effect
Color Variations - Line Effect
In this tutorial we will practice some of PS's layer styles and color variations. I was asked to do something shinny and colorful, so this is it. We will just make a design using basic line elements with combination with layer stiles. [more details]
Added on October 28th 2009 in Abstract Effect, Basics, Light Effect
Dazzling Dance Photo Manipulation Photoshop Tutorial
In this detailed and lengthy Photoshop tutorial, you will learn how to combine photos and add special effects to turn a normal photograph into a stunning artwork. You will also learn several tricks to reduce your Photoshop document file size and number of layers and layer styles. [more details]
Added on October 26th 2009 in Digital Art, Light Effect, Photo Editing
Very Easy Heroes Eclipse in Photoshop
The new season of Heroes is on and it's really good. While I was watching the last episode I saw the opening credits and I thought to myself, why I haven't done that effect yet. So I decided to create the Heroes eclipse effect in Photoshop with a litle extra retro style. So in this tutorial I will show you how to create a nice eclipse effect ... [more details]
Added on October 20th 2009 in Light Effect