Light Effect Photoshop Tutorials
Design an Elegant Abstract Site Header Image in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I will show you the processes I used to design this really cool, abstract style site header image in Photoshop, similar to the one I currently have on psdvault.com. Personally I can see an increasing trend of having a big and eye-catching header image for website/blogs, especially since broadband has become a commodity amongst the maj ... [more details]
Added on March 9th 2009 in Light Effect, Web Design & Layout
Create a Simple Vibrant Light Effect in Photoshop
Starting away from the computer, we’ll use a few household objects to create some photographic resources. Then follow this Adobe Photoshop tutorial to manipulate the images with various tools and techiques to produce a vibrant design made up of intense light streams effect. [more details]
Added on March 2nd 2009 in Abstract Effect, Light Effect
Aurora Borealis - North-South Polar Lights
Learn in this tutorial how to make a nice looking aurora borealis [more details]
Added on February 9th 2009 in Abstract Effect, Light Effect
Make photos sparkle
Turning a run-of-the-mill photo into a dazzling one is simple – when you know the right tricks. In this tutorial, Photoshop maestro Aeiko shows how to create a variety of light effects that can be applied to photography or illustration with equal impact. From sparkles, pixie dust effects, coloured light spots and light beams, to using splatter effects ... [more details]
Added on January 29th 2009 in Digital Art, Light Effect, Photo Editing
How to create 3D abstract circles in Photoshop CS4
This is the first of a new series of tutorials about Photoshop CS4 and its new features. We will create abstract circles in real 3D. To complete this tutorial you need Photoshop CS4 (…), a good graphic card and 5 minutes. The effect i want to recreate is the typical style of James White but in “3D mode” and in a quickest way. [more details]
Added on January 27th 2009 in Icons & Logo, Light Effect
Lighting effects Photoshop Tutorial
This is my first tutorial in over a year and a half, hope you like! [more details]
Added on January 26th 2009 in Abstract Effect, Light Effect
Sparkling Hot Girl in Photoshop
I’ve seen some very nice images mixing photos with light effects and sparks. If you go to flickr in those Photoshop and Graphic Design groups you will see images with this effect. There’s a designer, I think he's Brazilian, who has some amazing designs using this style, his name is Leandro Demetrius and it’s really worth checking his work out. Any ... [more details]
Added on December 24th 2008 in Digital Art, Light Effect, Photo Editing
Advanced Glow Effects
In this tutorial, we're going to create some really sharp-looking glow effects using a combination of layer styles, the Pen Tool and Color Blending. The end effect is quite stunning and hopefully you'll pick up some tips you didn't know before. [more details]
Added on December 16th 2008 in Abstract Effect, Light Effect
Reader Request: MSNBC Style Effect
In this tutorial, I will create an effect like the one in the header of the MSNBC.com website. This effect is a reader's-request tutorial. If you have an effect you want to know how to achieve, just let us know in the comments and we will try to write a tutorial about it. [more details]
Added on December 15th 2008 in Abstract Effect, Light Effect
How to Create Brilliant Light Streaks in Photoshop
Lighting effects have become quite popular, and are an effective way to add bright eye catching details to a photo or illustration. In this tutorial, you will learn a simple technique for creating brilliant light streaks which can be used in different ways to add motion and brightness to your designs. [more details]
Added on December 15th 2008 in Abstract Effect, Light Effect