This tutorial is an example of how a few simple techniques can be used to create a piece of digital artwork using multiple layers, mask ...… Read More

This tutorial uses some basic layering and masking techniques, coupled with some 3D elements that we’ll montage together to create an ...… Read More

Mastering the Apply Image Tool in Photoshop If you are just starting out with Photoshop and commands like Apply Image make you confused then this tutorial is for you. Besides Apply Image it will give you an understanding of how… Read More

There’s nothing quite like a great black-and-white image. In Photoshop Black-and-White Workshop- Create Incredible Images from Color Originals, author and trainer Tim Grey shows you how to create the best possible black-and-white interpretations of color photographs using Photoshop. From very… Read More

This tutorial walks you through using beginner to advanced techniques to create a modern Japanese art poster of a Geisha, using stock textures, brushes and photos in Photoshop CS5. You will learn how to use masking and selection techniques, layer… Read More

Using Photoshop CS5 Extended, you can create opacity masks for your 3D objects. A 3D opacity mask works like a regular layer mask, except that it shows or hides the 3D surface itself. Once you’ve created your 3D model, why… Read More

This tutorial is an example of how a few simple techniques can be used to create basics photo illustration using multiple layers, maski ...… Read More

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to stylise model shoot using colourful shapes in Photoshop CS5. We will use advanced compositing techniques, layer masking and custom brushes to get an eye-catching poster. Let’s get started!… Read More

In today’s video tip, learn how to create and use a clipping mask within Photoshop. Clipping masks can be used like a digital cookie cutter, to provide a quick and easy way to use the shape and form of one… Read More

Have you ever wanted to capture a pristine photo of a famous location that was unmarred by the presence of other people or random objects? Imagine the Golden Gate Bridge with no cars or the Piazza San Marco with no… Read More

Advertise hereIn this tutorial we will study several time-consuming yet important techniques. They are presented clearly and simply. You’ll learn how to use blends, gradient meshes, patterns, and controlled lighting to create a textured starfish. Step 1 To begin, create… Read More

Advertise hereThis tutorial will cover a set of tools and techniques for creating a photorealistic vector chopper, such as Blends, Gradient, Gradient Mesh and most importantly we will meet the new VectorScribe plugin, which will make your job easier. The… Read More

Need to amp up your Adobe Illustrator brush skills, then take a look at the best tutorials we have on Vectortuts+ for creating and using Illustrator brushes. Jump into one of these Illustrator tutorials that cover a range of workflows,… Read More

CMD+D (PC:CTRL+D) to deselect–make the marching ants disappear. This is superior to using the mouse to deselect. (Drag out a 1?1 pixel selection just once, and you’ll remember this shortcut) Certain tools don’t seem to be working correctly? Menu options… Read More

The Perspective tools in Illustrator CS5 make it a lot easier to draw in perfect one, two or three-point perspective. Using symbols in conjunction with the Perspective tools will make quick work of this stylized cityscape. Step 1 Click the… Read More

Each month, we search the web for the best vector-related content and showcase it here for you all to enjoy. This month, we showcase high quality tutorials on vector poster design, designing cafe menus, shooting your print work for your… Read More

One of the most exciting features in Adobe Illustrator is the 3D effects. This powerful tool allows you to make anything from simple icons to complex creations. The following roundup of tutorials from the Vectortuts+ archives showcases some of the… Read More

  For a prior tutorial, I demonstrated how to create a vignette effect around the subject of a photograph, using Lightroom 3. Today we’ll take a look at a subtly different technique, which is to create a “soft focus vignette”… Read More

You’re stumped, you’ve met your match, you don’t know what to do – have you ever felt like that when you see a photo, or a particular area on a photo? I’m sure you have! I know I have, and… Read More

Every version of Photoshop seems to do something better and faster then it’s predecessors and Photoshop CS5 is no exception. At a recent photography trade show I spent many happy hours answering Photoshop CS5 related questions, but one topic kept… Read More