The “Drop Shadow” is one of the most important tools in a digital artist’s arsenal. Used rightly, it adds instant realism to your composition and makes everything look better. Used wrongly, it takes away credibility and makes things look worse. Adding intricate shadows in Photoshop can be very time consuming depending on how realistic you […]
Design Tips
Placing multiple images in a single Photoshop file
In my opinion, today’s tip is as easy as it is useful. Admittedly, I didn’t know about it until recently and it’s become a staple in my work personal workflow. Have you ever had a project where you needed to use multiple images in a single file? If you’re a designer, this probably describes 99% […]
Making Sure You Have the Right Amount of Spacing in your Web Design Layouts
Designing a website isn’t just about what you add to a page, but also what you choose to omit. Establishing the right amount of space is often makes the difference between a mediocre layout and a phenomenal one. It may sound a little dramatic, but it’s the truth. Creating a web layout can be a lot […]
Easily Customize Your HDR Effect in a Few steps
The High Dynamic Range (HDR) effect has long been a very popular technique amongst photographers and digital artists. Ever see a photo where the contrast, colors, and overall sharpness are so enhanced that it looks like you’re looking at a super high definition image? Chances are, that’s a version of an HDR effect. When Photoshop first […]
Enhancing Photoshop Compositions Using Displacement Maps
Ever try adding some textures to a design element but the final outcome just didn’t look realistic? You may have tried turning a wooden table into a steel one or transforming a pair of jeans into corduroys. Either way, if you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to realistically map a texture onto a given surface, […]
Improving your Photoshop Glow
Have you ever felt like your Photoshop glow wasn’t shining like it should? Or that there was some lack in the luster of one of your design elements? If so, then today’s tutorial will be of great help. In this article, we’re going to cover a very basic concept that can be applied in countless […]
