Layer Masks Explained [In-Depth]

Posted by Tyler Olson in In Depth Tutorials, Photoshop Tutorials on Oct 18th, 2021 | 4 comments

An Adobe Photoshop CS4 tutorial covering how layer masks work. How to create a mask, remove a mask, and how a layer mask affects the...

How to Unlock a Layer [60 Seconds]

Posted by Tyler Olson in Learn Photoshop in 60 Seconds, Photoshop Tutorials on Oct 11th, 2021 | 3 comments

There is nothing more annoying that not being able to edit or modify a layer in Adobe Photoshop. Perhaps the one thing that IS more annoying is not being able to unlock the layer. This tutorial shows you how to relieve your frustrations and unlock a layer. Image Credits: © Photographer: Leaf | Agency:...

How To Change a Background in an Image

Posted by Tyler Olson in In Depth Tutorials, Photoshop Tutorials on Oct 4th, 2021 | 5 comments

This Adobe Photoshop tutorial gives an in-depth walk through of how to change the background in an image. The tutorial starts with an image of a young man sitting on grass and changes the background to place him in a the tropical location of Malta. The source files include the background and portrait used in the tutorial. You can also download the stock photos on...

Photoshop 101, Episode 1 – Introduction to Photoshop

Posted by Tyler Olson in Photoshop 101, Photoshop Tutorials on Sep 27th, 2021 | 12 comments

This video tutorial is a simple introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS4 and explains where the various tools and menus are and how to customize them to fit your own...

Introduction to Quick Mask Mode

Posted by Tyler Olson in Photoshop 101, Photoshop Tutorials on Sep 20th, 2021 | 3 comments

This quick Photoshop tutorial gives you a little introduction to the Quick Mask tool. The quick mask tool is great tool for fine editing of a selection when not using a layer mask. The tool provides similar function to a layer mask, allowing you to brush and use gradients with a...

Resize an Image for Alamy, How-To

Posted by Tyler Olson in In Depth Tutorials, Photoshop Tutorials on Sep 13th, 2021 | 5 comments

Resizing your images for submission to the stock Agency Alamy is a simple task, if you know the steps. This Photoshop Tutorial will show you the step-by-step process to resizing your images, using two different...

How to Create a YouTube Profile Background [In-Depth]

Posted by Tyler Olson in In Depth Tutorials, Photoshop Tutorials on Sep 6th, 2021 | 6 comments

A step-by-step in depth tutorial showing you how to create a background for your YouTube profile using Adobe Photoshop CS4. Image Credits: © Photographer: Rochakred | Agency:...

Create a Custom Text Box Shape

Posted by Tyler Olson in Beginner Tutorials, Photoshop Tutorials on Aug 30th, 2021 | 11 comments

A 2-minute Adobe Photoshop CS5 tutorial teaching you how to create a custom shape in which to insert text. With a custom text shape you can make text wrap around elements in your photo and and have more control over the formating of your image....

Zoom In / Out Shortcuts – Photoshop Tutorial

Posted by Tyler Olson in Learn Photoshop in 60 Seconds, Photoshop Tutorials on Aug 23rd, 2021 | 4 comments

A 60-second tutorial showing you multiple short-cuts to quickly moving around the image. Zooming in, zooming out and moving the image around the...

Introduction to the Text Tool

Posted by Tyler Olson in Beginner Tutorials, Photoshop Tutorials on Aug 16th, 2021 | 2 comments

A Photoshop tutorial for the beginner - an introduction to the text tool. This tutorial goes over the basic features of using text. How to change the color, font, alignment, size...