Articles by TutsPlus - Design from August 2012

In this quick tip tutorial we will show you how to create a shiny, gold, old world text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used du...

Do you use Bridge? If not, you’ve been missing out. In this episode Martin will share his 10 favorite features of Adobe Bridge to try to convince you to incorporate it into your workflow. Let...

Creating a horror movie-themed photo composition in Photoshop can be a lot of fun. Choosing the right photos is an important step in the process, but it is also important to blend those photos togethe...

In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial by Mark Mayers, we will show you how combine different stock images to create a surreal mannequin composition. Attention to detail and observing how light reacts in...

Jaime Jasso is a talented digital matte painter based in San Francisco, California. His work can be seen in many well-known titles for video games and feature films such as Halo Wars, Star Wars: The O...

In this quick tutorial we will show you how to create sports-themed text effect using layer styles in Photoshop. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during the produc...

There are plenty of features that can help you save time under the Preferences dialogue. In this episode, Martin will share some useful shortcuts and features that you may not know about. Let’s ...

It’s Envato’s sixth birthday and, to celebrate, weve created the Birthday Bundle! Envato has grown up fast over the past six years to become the bustling network of sites it is today, and ...

From time-to-time, we like to feature the work of artists that we think are doing a fantastic job in their field. Recently, we introduced you to the work of Garrigosa Studio. One work in particular fr...

In recognition of Adobe’s recent release of Photoshop CS6, we decided to publish a series of quizzes to help you make the transition to the newest version of Photoshop. In this quiz we included ...

In this quick tip tutorial we will explain how to create a candy cane-style text effect in Photoshop. Let’s get started!Tutorial AssetsThe following assets were used during the production of thi...

Alex Ries is a Melbourne-based illustrator and concept artist that specializes in science fiction, wildlife, and scientific art. His work often features real or fictitious animals, diagrams, or futuri...

In this episode we will explain a Pen Tool feature that has the potential to completely change the way that you draw with paths in Photoshop. Let’s get started! ...

Photo composites often require several Photoshop tools and techniques to achieve a desired effect. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial by author Mario Sánchez Nevado, we will combine several ph...

Feng Zhu is a veteran concept artist whose list of clients include Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Sony, Activision, Industrial Light+Magic, NCSoft, Warner Brothers, Lucasfilm, Bay Films, Epic Games,...

Photoshop layer styles are a popular way to add effects, such as drop shadows and strokes, to layers in a non-destructive way. With the right knowledge and experience, any effect can be achieved. To ...

In this episode we are going to learn some new things about Layer Styles that will save you a lot of time and make you work much more efficiently. Let’s get started! ...

Creating an effective character concept is more than just producing a great looking illustration. A good character concept also involves a bit of planning and research into who your character is and w...

Creating apocalyptic matte paintings of cityscapes using traditional stock photographs can be quite difficult. That is because artists have to remove any sign of an active, living, city before they ca...

Each month, we bring together a selection of the best tutorials and articles from across the whole Tuts+ network. Whether you’d like to read the top posts from your favourite site, or would...

In this article we will showcase the commercial retouching and compositing work of Todd Riddiford, a Melbourne based retoucher who has worked with several popular brands including: Adidas, Skins, Schw...

Photoshop layer styles are a popular way to add effects, such as drop shadows and strokes, to layers in a non-destructive way. With the right knowledge and experience, any effect can be achieved. To ...

We’re excited to let you know about the latest addition to the Tuts+ family Gamedevtuts+!Gamedevtuts+ is dedicated to teaching game development, with tutorials, tips, and article...

In this episode we are going to learn useful ways to fill in layers and selections using keyboard shortcuts. We will also learn a universal shortcut that works with the Pen tool and the Type tool. Let...

Let’s be honest, most of Photoshop’s default filters and effects don’t give you much flexibility and don’t always look very realistic. Filter Forge is a powerful third-party p...

Photoshop cannot replicate the spontaneity of a paint splash or an ink splatter. In the first part of this Tuts+ Premium tutorial by author Mark Mayers, you’ll be encouraged to step away fr...