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35 Adobe InDesign Tutorials – Enhance your Print Medial Skills

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:25:19 +0000

35 Adobe InDesign Tutorials – Enhance your Print Medial Skills

How I Shot And Edited It – Nepal Zoomable Panorama

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:15:27 +0000

Have I mentioned how much I love photography and technology. Here’s a good case for mixing them together.

As you say previous on the Q&A with Uncornered Market, creating panorama’s can create some amazing images. I took their methodologies and applied them to some of my own panoramas, which do not… read more

Best of the Week #208

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:40:45 +0000

It’s time for our best news of this week. We have a lot of graphic and web design, a bit of architecture, ads, tech news, awesome reads and other crazy stuff! So take a look at the links we’ve selected for your inspiration and to keep you updated about what’s… read more

Hype: A Worthy Flash Alternative?

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:00:04 +0000

Hype, by developers Tumult, seems to have a rather appropriate title. There has been a great deal of talk about this web animation app since its release some months ago, and that can hardly be a surprise, given that it claims to allow the user to create “beautiful HTML5 web… read more

20 After Before Photos – Retouching work by Adobe Photoshop

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:05:19 +0000

20 After Before Photos – Retouching work by Adobe Photoshop

Age Progression – Adobe Photoshop Tutorial

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:05:19 +0000

Age Progression – Adobe Photoshop Tutorial

Quick Tip: Create a Highlighted Text Effect With Adobe InDesign

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:41 +0000

Sometimes using a highlighted effect text gives a stronger emphasis and style to your design. In this quick tip we are going to achieve that effect by utilizing Paragraph Rules in Adobe InDesign. Let’s begin!

Step 1: Insert text

Create a new document at any size you want. Then insert… read more

How to Make Photoshop Actions [TIME SAVER]

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:52:42 +0000

I am sure, like me, many of you spend hours and hours sitting at Photoshop carrying out the same repetitive tasks on countless photographs, be it resizing, converting formats or applying the same color tweaks to a large batch. Well you may or may not have heard of Photoshop Actions,… read more

28 Cute Children’s Book Illustrations from Digital Artists

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:36:16 +0000

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Illustrators have found a nurturing community on the web where they can share awesome work. Artists drawing for children’s books were almost always done by hand. But with the popularity of Adobe software and the many tablet devices it’s easier than ever to move your work… read more

Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Review

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:07:13 +0000

Since my review of the Sony SLT-A77 hit the screens of many Digital Photography School visitors it’s obvious the company has pressed the right buttons for people wanting to lift their photo game.

Now we have ‘son of’ … a model similar in many respects, at a lower price, but with… read more

Best of Tuts+ in January 2012

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:00:55 +0000

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 like to start learning something completely new, this is the best place to start!

Psdtuts+ — Photoshop Tutorials

Create… read more

30 Incredibly Useful Apps for Video Pros and Novices

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:45 +0000

The Mac has long been the homestead for effective and easy video editing, graphic design, and video compressing for many professionals and novices alike. If you are at all interested in getting your creative juices flowing, video wise, you will absolutely love this roundup. Many people know the big video… read more

Adobe Illustrator Tutorial: Creating a Disco Ball

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:24 +0000

Creating an illustration of a sparkling disco ball might seem very complicated, and with good reason. In this new Adobe Illustrator tutorial we will try make it simple. We will be creating a really nice, shiny disco ball using only AI and our good taste in color selection. Overall, the… read more

Photoshop CS5 Tutorials: 30 Must Have Creative Tips

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:35:28 +0000

Tutorials can often be your greatest source of inspiration when trying to design that project you have been putting off. In this post, I have rounded up a collection of very useful Adobe Photoshop tutorialsfrom around the web from the month of Jan 2012. You’ll find everything from creating a… read more

Best of the Vector Web – January 2012

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:00:10 +0000

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 mixing vector techniques with photography, we learn how to create vintage style lettering that has a grainy retro style, dive deeper into… read more

Ten Things To Think About When Designing Your iPad App

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:03:02 +0000

Like most well-designed things, the magic of an iPad app comes from a union of usefulness, usability and meaning. Games aside, the app must be useful by solving a problem that people actually have through the right set of functionality at the right time. It must be easy to use… read more

50+ Creative Examples of Websites Designed With HTML5

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:23:53 +0000

The web is constantly evolving. New and creative websites are being created every day, pushing the limitations of HTML in every direction. HTML4 has been around for nearly a decade and now its time to move forward. To give authors more flexibility and interoperability, HTML5 is proposed as the next… read more

Download and Test Lightroom 4 for Free

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:28:11 +0000

Over the last week, with the launch of our brand new Guide to Post Processing eBook, there’s been a lot of discussion around dPS around post processing – particularly about software and tools.

One of the common threads of conversation that I’ve been hearing is around the expense of some of… read more

Your Burning Lightroom 4 Questions Answered From Adobe

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:10:47 +0000

I just saw a post over on Adobe’s Photoshop.com blog where product manager Sharad Mangalick, answered a bunch of Lightroom 4 questions. Everything from catalogs, to video, new features, you name it. Below is one question I pulled directly from the page because I’ve been asked quite a bit too,… read more

How to Illustrate a Microscope in Illustrator

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:00:14 +0000

The microscopes is a symbol of our civilization. Throughout this tutorial on how to illustrate a vector microscope you’ll take advantage of numerous Illustrator tools. You will learn how to use blends, art brushes and 3D rendering in Adobe Illustrator. Let’s get started!

Step 1

First, create a horseshoe shaped path, filled… read more

45 Latest Photo Manipulation Tutorials for Photoshop

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:09:53 +0000

When we talk about image editing or photo enhancement, Adobe Photoshop is the first thing that comes to our minds. The software itself is hard to learn and harder to master though. Thanks to the many tutorials available though, even novices can learn the tricky tecniques used by… read more

Create a Creamy Ice Cream Poster on Illustrator

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:05:39 +0000

Hi everyone, before someone say it’s winter on the north pole, I gotta say it’s damn hot here in Brasil, so I though a tasty and frosty illustration would be a good exercise to do.

This is a step by step tutorial forwarding some of the previous tutorials. The idea is… read more

Photoshop CS6 Turns to The Dark Side [VIDEO]

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:11:45 +0000

Attention, Photoshop lovers: Adobe is treating us all to a sneak preview of Photoshop CS6, and from what we can see, it looks amazing.

Adobe posted a YouTube video named “Sneak Peek #1″ on Photoshop’s official channel last week. In the video, senior product manager Bryan O’Neil Hughes gives viewers a… read more

Panasonic DMC-GF3 Review

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:31:16 +0000

If this is the way it’s going, I’m all for it: smaller, interchangeable lens cameras, with decently-sized sensors and sophisticated image processing internals.

Panasonic and Sony seem to be waging the war with their Micro Four Thirds models and this is another missile hurled at (IMHO) the oversize DSLRS, with or… read more

Create A Jeans Vector in Illustrator

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:32:36 +0000

Adobe Illustrator can be a little tricky to get your hands around, particularly after getting used to the workflow of applications like Photoshop. The differences between layer use and the creation of objects and shapes can be really strange at first hand.

In the following steps you will learn how to… read more

Is iOS the Future of the Mac?

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:00:21 +0000

When I used an iPad for the first time, I couldn’t help but think that it felt like the future of computing. The iPad not only impressed me with its beautiful interface, but also delighted me with an effortless user experience. No matter how much I used the device, it… read more

How to Create Anaglyph Stereo Image Using Adobe Illustrator and Phantasm CS

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:45:19 +0000

How to Create Anaglyph Stereo Image Using Adobe Illustrator and Phantasm CS

9 Steps to Starting Your Freelance Web Design Business

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:00:40 +0000

So, you want to be a freelance web designer? Ah, the glamor of it all.

Your own boss, answering only to the call of your creative muse… get up, feel inspired, do some work, go for a walk, laugh knowingly with other freelancers who have also discovered The Secret… read more

iBooks Author: Multi-Touch Book Creation With a Big Catch

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:14 +0000

While it’s no secret that iBooks hasn’t been a runaway success as Apple had hoped, the company is trying their hand at revolutionizing the book industry once more -but this time they’ve shifted their efforts towards the education market. Along with the new iBooks 2, Apple introduced iBooks Author, their… read more

Sneak Peek at Adobe Photoshop CS6

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:43:56 +0000

In this video, Photoshop Senior Product Manager Bryan O’Neil Hughes gives us a sneak at Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw and Adobe Photoshop CS6. The most dramatic change that you will notice from this video might be the darker color of the new interface (although this can be adjusted). What do… read more

Sony NEX-7 Review

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:08:12 +0000

This is a big gun in a small package. Considering the sensor has been ported from the A65 and A77 you would expect a fairly zinging performance and you’re not wrong!

The interchangeable lens, magnesium alloy bodied NEX-7 would also seem to gain from the absence of a partially-silvered mirror in… read more

Create a Medieval Battle Axe in Photoshop

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:00:24 +0000

Photoshop is an excellent tool for manipulating photographs but it can also be used as a means to create stunning digital art. This tutorial is part of a 25-part video tutorial series demonstrating everything you will need to know to start producing digital art in Photoshop. Digital Art for Beginners,… read more

A Guide to Post Processing Your Images: Photo Nuts and Post

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:45:40 +0000

I’m extremely excited today to be able to announce the launch of a much anticipated eBook – Photo Nuts and POST by Neil Creek.

In January 2010 we released the first eBook in this series – Photo Nuts and BOLTS which is all about understanding how your camera works and… read more

20 Fun & Lively Character Design Tutorials from Vectortuts+

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:00:22 +0000

Mastering the art of character design is something that takes both a lively imagination and a good understanding of drawing techniques. Today we have have bundled together a collection fun and lively character design tutorials from the Vectortuts+ archives. Covering a variety of subjects from sketching to rendering there’s plenty… read more

Create a 100% Vector, Painterly Illustration – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:00:39 +0000

In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, we will use Adobe Illustrator to create a dynamic painterly textured illustration. This technique can be done using a mouse; however, a tablet will give you an extra level of control. We’ll cover the complete vector painting process from sketch to final illustration. If you… read more

New Works of Adhemas Batista (I’m Selling Colors)

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:17:48 +0000

Adhemas Batista also known as I’m Selling Colors, is a self-taught visual artist from São Paulo City in Brazil but now based in Los Angeles, USA. With a package experience since 1996, Adhemas has worked with many huge brands including Adobe, Coca-Cola, Puma, Honda and of course Havaianas. I am… read more

Lightroom 4 and Windows XP

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:52:16 +0000

I’ve seen quite a few comments about the fact that Lightroom 4 Beta doesn’t work with Windows XP (and you can probably guess that the full version isn’t going to work with it either). Last week Tom Hogarty (Lightroom Product Manager) wrote about the reasons behind that decision on his… read more

Quick Tip: How to Create a Blueprint Illustration

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:00:36 +0000

Have you always wanted to be an architect, but really just because you want to show people cool blueprints? Well‚ neither has Ryan, but he’ll certainly show you how to create a blueprint illustration in Adobe Illustrator. It all starts with a square filled with a gradient, and demonstrates techniques… read more

Easy Wax Seal in Illustrator and Photoshop

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:41:12 +0000

A few weeks ago I was having my Maker’s Mark and decided it was time to do the wax effect they have on their brand using Photoshop. After looking for some references I found some references and started creating a wax seal using Illustrator and Photoshop.

So in this tutorial we… read more

40+ New Adobe Illustrator Tutorials

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:25:19 +0000

40+ New Adobe Illustrator Tutorials

How to Quickly Find Raster Images and Effects in Vector Files Using Adobe Illustrator

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:25:19 +0000

How to Quickly Find Raster Images and Effects in Vector Files Using Adobe Illustrator

Daily Inspiration #1036

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:16:43 +0000

This post is part of our daily series of posts showing the most inspiring images selected by some of the Abduzeedo’s writers and users. If you want to participate and share your graphic design inspiration, just send us, via email, the image with the link from where you found it,… read more

Extracting Logos Using Levels In Adobe Fireworks

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:47:27 +0000

In all the years that I’ve been using Adobe Fireworks, I have always had to perform one task in every project: remove the background from a logo. Most of the time, it’s because the client doesn’t have the original raw file that their previous designer used to create their company’s… read more

What else does HTML5 need to defeat flash? (Part 2)

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:41:25 +0000

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In part 1 of this article, we analyzed the technical problems facing HTML5. In part 2, we’re going to discuss the problems facing HTML5 commercially.

Unity:

Microsoft, Google and Apple are clearky the 3 giants of the industry at the moment, and it’s really hard to unify… read more

5 Things Publishers Need to Know About HTML5

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:34:37 +0000

Pam Horan is the president of the Online Publishers Association, a not-for-profit trade organization that represents high-quality online publishers.

Last November, Adobe announced its decision to halt Flash development for mobile browsers, chipsets and operating systems.

Instead, the company plans to develop on the open HTML5 platform. While the announcement may seem… read more

What else does HTML5 need to defeat flash? (Part 1)

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:21:40 +0000

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Nowadays, HTML5 is like a shining star in the webs sky. However, is HTML5 ready to take the overall crown? From 2 aspects, we are going to discuss what else HTML5 needs to defeat Flash.

Technically:

First of all, I’d like to emphasize that HTML5 and Flash… read more

Will Lightroom 4 Be Worth The Upgrade Cost?

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:11:49 +0000

It’s here! The latest version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Currently in beta release, meaning it’s not finished but ready for real world testing, I eagerly downloaded a copy of Lightroom 4 Beta and have been playing with it for a week now. I’m a constant Lightroom upgrader, starting with version… read more

Apply Digital Painting Techniques to Photographs

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:00:05 +0000

Working with Professional Typography in Adobe Illustrator

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:00:20 +0000

I would like to dedicate this tutorial to typography, which are the methods of processing printed text for better legibility and beauty. Typography is composed through the graphic design of printed text using the specifics for that languages rules. In this Basix tutorial will be apply the typography methods and… read more

50 Great Adobe Photoshop Tutorials That Every Designer Should Know About

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:25:19 +0000

50 Great Adobe Photoshop Tutorials That Every Designer Should Know About

Lightroom 4 Beta and Photoshop-like Cloning and Healing?

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:38:09 +0000

Last week, Tom Hogarty (Adobe’s Lightroom product manager) was in town for the Lightroom 4 Beta launch. He co-hosted 4 live webcasts with me throughout the day. As we looked through the list of questions on a break, I saw one that read “Why didn’t you include real cloning and… read more

FontAgent Pro Enterprise Server 5

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:56:53 +0000

Fast Font Serving

FontAgent Pro Enterprise Server is one of the fastest font servers I’ve used. This latest version uses the J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition) architecture and is multithreaded to take advantage of multicore Macs. The actual server setup involves setting up users, groups, and permissions. The user permissions… read more

Vectortuts+ Quiz: Test Your Illustrator Knowledge

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:00:55 +0000

Test your knowledge of Adobe Illustrator with the Vectortuts+ Illustrator Quiz! How well do you know Adobe Illustrator? Find out at the jump!

If you enjoy this fun mini-quiz, try the Adobe Illustrator Basics Quiz. If you want to brush up on your basic knowledge, check out our Basix category for… read more

Create a Designer Gift Bag Using Adobe Illustrator

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:00:49 +0000

In this tutorial you will learn how to draw a designer gift bag using basic shapes and various patterns, which are made available in Illustrator. You will also learn to add your own customized details to the design.

Step 1

Create an 800px by 800px RGB document. Let’s start by creating the… read more

Resolution Independence With SVG

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:35:00 +0000

In this article, we’ll look at Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), one of the most underused technologies in website development today.

Before diving into an example, let’s consider the state of the Web at present and where it is going. Website design has found new vigor in recent years, with the evolving technique… read more

Upturn Adobe Illustrator Skills through 30 Helping Tutorials

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:25:19 +0000

Upturn Adobe Illustrator Skills through 30 Helping Tutorials

Intel’s Social Cockpit: A Command Center for CES Buzz

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 07:30:54 +0000

LAS VEGAS — CES 2012 is likely to be remembered as the most social trade show yet. The products themselves have had a huge focus on connectedness while social chatter around the event has increased significantly since last year.

For Intel, a social conversation tracker was a natural fit for the… read more

Beautiful Time-Lapse Video Takes You Around the World in 6,237 Photos

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:17:51 +0000

Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks.

This stunning time-lapse video puts you in the passenger seat of one man’s almost year-long adventure across 17 countries. In it, you’ll see 6,237 pictures spliced together to create several beautiful, fast-paced montages that surely will… read more

Malware Attack Targets U.S. Government Agencies [VIDEO]

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:31:01 +0000

Sykipot, malware believed to originate in China, has been used to target smart cards in the Pentagon and other government agencies. According to security researcher AlienVault, a new variant of Sykipot is targeting the cards government employees use to access secure… read more

My Lightroom 4 Doesn’t Look Like Your Lightroom 4

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:18:38 +0000

In poking around forums, etc… I’ve seen a bunch of questions over the last few days about people not seeing the new Develop Module sliders in Lightroom 4 Beta (specifically the ones in the Basic Panel). In LR4, Adobe changed the Basic panel to include sliders that 1) Make more… read more

30+ Fantastic Adobe Flash Navigation & Menu Tutorials

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:05:19 +0000

30+ Fantastic Adobe Flash Navigation & Menu Tutorials

Fotoshop by Adobé

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:25:19 +0000

Fotoshop by Adobé

Quick Tip: How to Create a Cartoon Style Big Bang Explosion

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:00:49 +0000

Let’s blow things up with a nice big boom in this this Quick Tip. Circles, triangles and a star shape create a bright explosion. This is a step-by-step tutorial for beginners. The icons from the inkscape toolbar are added to the images to make it easier to find … read more

350+ Free Graphics: Vector Arrow Symbols and Shapes

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:00:21 +0000

If you’re looking for arrow graphics, with various styles, such as flat silhouettes that curve, hand drawn elements, or sharp edged classic designs, then you’ve found a compilation worth downloading. We’ve collected an assortment of arrow symbols, shapes, and icons, all available for free download.

Grab a multitude of arrow vector… read more

Lightroom 4 Beta Q&A – The Day After

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:13:43 +0000

First off, I wanted to say a HUGE thanks to Tom Hogarty for spending the day with us at Kelby Training yesterday to answer all of your questions (and to Adobe for letting Tom get away for the day). The live broadcasts will be running all day so feel free… read more

Quick Tip: How to Create a Quick and Easy Diagonal Pattern

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:00:51 +0000

In this tutorial you will learn how to easily create a diagonal pattern in Adobe Illustrator. Creating seamless patterns is a challenge in itself, but it is even harder if the pattern is supposed to be at an angle. But there is an easy trick to do so by creating… read more

Create a Lava Monster Concept Painting

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:00:27 +0000

50+ New and Free Photoshop Brush Packs

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:11 +0000

Nearly every designer loves freshly-made, free Photoshop brushes that can be used in your designs as it is one of the most widely used graphics programs on the market. It is what some would call an incontrovertible truth. This is the reason why designers are constantly browsing the web in… read more

What Happened To TweetDeck?

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:41 +0000

On December 8 of last year, TweetDeck, one of the most popular multi-platform Twitter clients was relaunched as part of a redesign by Twitter. The new TweetDeck featured an interface similar to the old version, only with less features and less customization possibilities. The new version certainly hasn’t gone down well… read more

Crunch: a LESS/CSS Editor and Compiler

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:44 +0000

Sometimes over here at Web.AppStorm we look at apps that are built using Adobe AIR, a cross-platform solution that allows you to easily create and install apps that will work on Windows, OS X, and Linux. Crunch is a CSS editor/compiler built using AIR, and is definitely worth a look.

Built… read more

Photoshop Tutorials: 30+ Useful Tips And Tricks

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:46:07 +0000

Tutorials can often be your greatest source of inspiration when trying to design that project you have been putting off. In this post, I have rounded up a collection of very useful Adobe Photoshop tutorials from around the web from the months of November and December 2011. You’ll find everything… read more

40 Inspiring Animal Vector Art Illustrations

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:00:51 +0000

In today’s article, I’m going to show you 40 pieces of inspiring vector art animal illustrations. See how a variety of artists render things from fur to feathers, scales to horns, and more. I’ll also share with you links to tutorials here on Vectortuts+ so you can gain insight into… read more

The Top 10 Mac Apps to Watch in 2012

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:00:07 +0000

We recently went over the best apps of 2011 and it’s safe to say that last year was an amazing time to be a Mac user. Not only did our favorite apps see major updates, there was a nice influx of brand new apps that were simply too good to… read more

Lightroom 4 Beta Is Here!

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:02:26 +0000

Big news today! Lightroom 4 Beta is here! As you know, ever since Lightroom first came out, Adobe has been releasing each version in a public beta before the full version ships. I’ve been fortunate enough to kick the tires on it for some time now so, along with Scott… read more

Creating a Modern & Stylish Business Card Design in Adobe Photoshop

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:45:19 +0000

Creating a Modern & Stylish Business Card Design in Adobe Photoshop

Create A New Year Card in Illustrator

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:08:15 +0000

In the following steps you will learn how to… read more

Photographing The 4th Dimension – TIME [ebook REVIEW]

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:29:21 +0000

I have high hopes for Jim Goldstein’s new ebook series titled Inspired Exposure and the first offering Photographing The 4th Dimension: Time is the subject of this review. Some of you may know Jim from his writing here on DPS or from his ever popular blog. While I know Jim… read more

Best of the Week #204

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:51:32 +0000

The Best Vector Graphics Tutorials from Iaroslav Lazunov in Adobe Illustrator in 2011

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:05:19 +0000

The Best Vector Graphics Tutorials from Iaroslav Lazunov in Adobe Illustrator in 2011

Daily Inspiration #1024

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:12:27 +0000

Quick Tip: How to Create a Classic Handgun with Inkscape

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:00:47 +0000

This Quick Tip will teach you how to create a handgun using just basic shapes like rectangles, circles and triangle. This is a step-by-step tutorial for beginners. The icons from the Inkscape toolbar are to the images to make it easier to find the tool and function I… read more

Interview with Maria Dimova, aka Dimary

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:00:13 +0000

Today our guest is a graphic designer Maria Dimova (aka Dimary) from Moldova. She is a professional designer/illustrator that always makes time to work for pleasure. Exactly such artworks illustrated in this interview. Maria works in a style of fantasy and Hed Kandi. Meet the person for who vector is… read more

40+ Fresh And Useful Adobe Illustrator Tutorials

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:00:49 +0000

Tutorials are one of the best ways to learn and practice new tricks using Illustrator’s various tools. Learning through a step-by-step AI tutorial not only assists you in twisting the tools, but will also let you learn how to combine them in order to generate innovative and compound vector artwork,… read more

The Crucial Skill in How to Select your Best Images

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:45:56 +0000

When most of us hear the phrase “photo editing” we generally think of editing a photo to enhance it in some way using computer software. Although that is usually a big component of post-production, the “photo editing” process should always start with photo selection. When photo editors edit photos, what… read more

Quick Tip: How to Create a Cute Snail Using Adobe Illustrator

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:00:17 +0000

In this tutorial we will learn how to draw a snail using tools such as the Pen Tool (P), Selection Tool (V), Direct Selection Tool (A), Ellipse Tool, and Gradient Tool (G). Some shapes will be created with the help of the Pathfinder panel. This artwork was created by my… read more

Video Training Giveaway: Exploring Illustrator Reference Library

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:00:34 +0000

We have an exciting Illustrator video training series to give away to 2 lucky Vectortuts+ readers. It’s packed with 111 training videos created by professional illustrator Brian Zaikowski and released through Cartoon Smart on the Tuts+ Marketplace. Learn more about the Exploring Illustrator – Video Reference Library giveaway following the… read more

GuideGuide: Free Plugin For Dealing With Grids In Photoshop

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:34:29 +0000

This article is the fourth in our new series that introduces the latest, useful and freely available tools and techniques, developed and released by active members of the Web design community. The first article covered PrefixFree; the second introduced Foundation, a responsive framework; the third presented Sisyphus.js, a library for… read more

Create a Jellyfish with Brushes in Adobe Illustrator CS5

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:00:11 +0000

In today’s tutorial, I’m going to show you how to create a stylized jellyfish using blends and brushes within Adobe Illustrator CS5. Being as I’m not an expert on the anatomy of a jellyfish, please forgive my lack of terminology on naming the parts correctly. This jellyfish is just a… read more

Juggling Between Freelance Designer and Business Owner

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:16:04 +0000

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The world of digital design is full of both young and experienced talent. Freelancing has slowly become a more affordable career path for many web designers and developers. But it’s not enough to just create pretty websites in HTML/CSS. You also need to have some sense… read more

Taking Super Mario Brothers to Flash

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:05:40 +0000

All of the talk in the video game world either revolves around Skyrim, Call of Duty; Modern Warfare 3, or motion activated technology like the XBOX Kinect. We have become too immersed in massive worlds, online multi-player gaming, and advanced technology to realize that the games we play aren’t as… read more

Quick Tip: Locating Images using Mini Bridge in InDesign CS5

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:00:42 +0000

Mini Bridge opens up within InDesign just like a panel. Mini Bridge doesn’t hold all the capabilities Adobe Bridge does, instead it operates efficiently by navigating and working with linked files. During this tut we are going to explore the potential for locating images via another InDesign document. Note,… read more

Best of the Vector Web – December 2011

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:00:13 +0000

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 creating cubist style logos, speeding up your work in Illustrator and InDesign, and more. We have loads of tutorials, in addition to… read more

How to Create an Elegant Planet Composite

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:45:19 +0000

How to Create an Elegant Planet Composite

Photo Effect Tutorials: Cool Photo Tutorials In Adobe Photoshop

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:05:19 +0000

Photo Effect Tutorials: Cool Photo Tutorials In Adobe Photoshop

Freebie: Free Vector Web Icons (91 Icons)

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:14:48 +0000

Today’s freebie may be the last one for this year, but that doesn’t mean it will be the last of our freebies on Smashing Magazine — no siree! Before this year does come to an end, we are happy to present to you a fresh new Web UI set includig 91 icons… read more

Interview with Justin Currie

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:00:26 +0000

Today we are going to meet a young Canadian graphic designer Justin Currie. Despite his youth, he has great artwork and his own recognizable style that he calls Shattered Vector Painting. In this interview Justin shares the technique he uses to create this style. “An artist is always learning, always… read more

Quick Tip: How to Evenly Distribute Different Size Objects along a Path in Adobe Illustrator

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:00:01 +0000

In this Quick Tip we will use the Art Brushes and the Blend Tool to evenly distribute different sized objects along a path in Adobe Illustrator. I’m sure that techniques described here will make you look at the well-known tools and their properties in a different way. This technique was… read more

15+ Illustrator Tutorials on Retro Text Effects and Vintage Lettering

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:00:14 +0000

If you’re looking to improve your skills in Illustrator, specifically learn to create retro text effects, beautiful vintage lettering, and work with classic type, then we have the collection of Illustrator tutorials you’re looking for. Learn to draw fluid, retro lettering, compose vintage designs with classic fonts, and transform your… read more

Lightroom News – Lightroom 3.6 (and ACR 5.6) Are Out

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:00:37 +0000

Some of you may have missed the news in all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, but Adobe released Lightroom 3.6. There’s some new overall camera support as well as some new lens profiles too. There’s also some minor bug fixes. The best thing to do is check… read more

Social Media: A Year in Review

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:00:31 +0000

2011 was a huge year for social media. Granted, since 2004 we’ve seen an explosion of social networks, an insane growth in Facebook users, and Twitter take on widespread adoption. More of my students are using Twitter today that in previous semesters.

But still, in comparison to other years, this year… read more

So You Got a Kindle Fire? Try Our First-Timer Guide

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:24:19 +0000

If you’ve recently purchased or been gifted a Kindle Fire, congratulations! You’re now the owner of one of the best tablets on the market, in our opinion.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Kindle Fire, iPad’s First True Competitor [REVIEW]

Now it’s time to begin taking advantage of your device, courtesy of our handy little… read more

44 Photoshop Web Design Layout Tutorials

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:10:39 +0000

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In this roundup we have collected 44 outstanding photoshop tutorials. Enjoy these over your holiday!

Design a creative portfolio in Photoshop

How to create a colorful business web layout

Create A Detailed Solid Dark Layout In Photoshop

How to create a One-Page Website Design in Adobe… read more

How to Illustrate A Yacht in Illustrator

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:00:46 +0000

In this tutorial, you will use Meshes, Bristle brushes, Art brushes, and other tools and techniques for creating a racing yacht in Illustrator. The skills you will learn here can easily be transferred to creating various objects. So let’s get started!

Step 1

First, you need to create the simple sketch of… read more

Happy Holidays From Layers Magazine!

admin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:01:48 +0000

Hey everyone. RC here – wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a very happy holidays and share a picture that I recently worked on.

We sure appreciate all of you, and we’re always so happy to be able to bring you the best tutorials… read more

Best Of 2011: 45 Photoshop Web Design Layout Tutorials

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:25:37 +0000

Photoshop is a well-liked web design instrument. With it, you can generate web design mock-ups that can later on be transformed to a practical and efficient HTML / CSS template. In today’s collection of tutorials, we are featuring some top-notch techniques on how to generate your own web design layouts… read more

Twitter Delivers Bug-Fixing TweetDeck Update

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:38:17 +0000

Ever since Twitter unveiled its first Twitter-branded version of TweetDeck, there have been complaints about the Twitter dashboard’s stability and overall performance. Now Twitter is finally rolling out TweetDeck 1.1 for the desktop, as well as an update to the Web-based Chrome version.

There is some irony in TweetDeck’s 1.1 status…. read more

Christmas & New Year Special Giveaway: Prizes Worth Over $20,000

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:34:15 +0000

The end of this year is almost coming and Christmas is already on our doorsteps. It’s never too late to hang your stockings, keep milk and cookies and wait for Santa to drop in at your home with lots of gifts and Christmas cheer. It’s time for Santa’s gifts, for… read more

Freebie: New Twitter Profile Page GUI PSD

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:29:40 +0000

Today we are glad to release a yet another freebie: a Twitter GUI PSD for the recently released Twitter UI update, designed by Jon Darke of Every Interaction and released exclusively for Smashing Magazine and its readers. The PSD provides the full mockup with all layers in vectors, allowing you… read more

A Lightroom Post Production Walk Through: Venice

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:04:01 +0000

Venice. It is one of the most enchanting places in the world. There is an old-world charm to this city that endears you to it like no other destination you’ve traveled to.

I spent only 1.5 days in Venice, but took hundreds of photos there. When I came back and… read more

Draw a Character Concept Using Drapery in Photoshop

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:30:34 +0000

Quick Tip: How to make a Classic Air Mail Envelope with Adobe Illustrator

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:00:46 +0000

A happy holiday Quick Tip with Ryan shows us how to create a classic envelope in Adobe Illustrator, using simple shapes, effects, and gradients. After your envelope is created, some simple shadows and gradients create a warm background that makes the envelope look good enough to mail to Santa. I… read more

Getting Started with White Paper Marketing

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:00:56 +0000

A powerful way to build trust and rapport is to develop authoritative and informative white papers.

Learn what a white paper is, several techniques for marketing with white papers, and tips for getting a white paper published.

With a little work, you can connect with customers on an entirely new level… read more

Managing your Digital Library

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:25:46 +0000

Today, there are many options for managing your digital library, some free, some not. Until a few years ago managing a large collection meant investing in some expensive top end software or simply cataloging in a folder hierarchy. As more of us take more and more images, it is important… read more

Best Adobe Illustrator Character Tutorials

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:25:19 +0000

Best Adobe Illustrator Character Tutorials

Sony NEX-5N Review

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:42:55 +0000

They’re all looking pretty much of a muchness. Peas in a pod. Hard to tell one from the other: mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras.

Sony’s NEX approach broke from cover soon after Olympus and Sony had got going with their Micro Four Thirds models. It soon achieved some notice and not a… read more

Introduction To Designing For Windows Phone 7 And Metro

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:12:41 +0000

Microsoft’s new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7 (WP7), introduces a fresh approach to content organization and a different UX, based on the Metro design language and principles that will be incorporated into Windows 8. It also targets a different market than its predecessor: instead of being designed mainly for… read more

75 Outstanding Tutorials, Quick Tips, Articles and Interviews from Vectortuts+ in 2011

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:00:57 +0000

As the year comes to an end and we pack up our vector tools for some well deserved rest and relaxation, let’s take a look back at some of the best and most inspiring Vectortuts+ articles and tutorials for 2011.

The following collection is just a fraction of the fantastic content… read more

200+ Free Vectors: Tribal Graphics & Tattoo Designs

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:00:21 +0000

If you’re looking for tribal graphics, inspired by ancient tattooed warriors, woven wings, fire-breathing dragons, swirling ornamental body art, and more, then you’ve landed on the right article. We’ve collected a truckload of tribal vector artwork, all available for free download.

These free vector tribal graphics are great for adding a… read more

Best Android Apps Useful for Web Designers

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:42:01 +0000

It is mesmerizing to see such high end developments in the field of technology. Perhaps one of the most scintillating advancements has taken place in the field of web services for mobile phones. Earlier it was considered as a luxury to own mobile phones and now even the young adolescents… read more

25 Fabulous Image Sharing and Portfolio Apps

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:00:46 +0000

I have got a few gigabytes of photos lying around in my harddisk. Thanks to digital cameras and smartphones, now everyone has got a load of them too. Stashing them away in an external hard disks or DVDs doesn’t actually serve the purpose. Uploading them to one of the many… read more

Quick Tip: How to Create a 3D Like and Unlike Symbol with Adobe Illustrator

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:00:50 +0000

In the following Quick Tip you will learn how to create a multi-purpose 3D Like and Unlike symbol with the help of the Extrude & Bevel settings and the Appearance Panel in Adobe Illustrator This technique can be used with many different shapes and symbols, so let’s get started!

Step 1

The… read more

How to Make Your Website More Accessible

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:51:19 +0000

Constant improvement is imperative to a world of progress, including the web world. Designing an effective website requires a lot of techniques, skills and testing. Testing determines the usability of the website, which ties into accessibility. Thus, one of the most important things to consider when creating a website is… read more

Web design predictions for 2012

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:18:15 +0000

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Design in Motion: Inspiring Speed Art Videos

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:04:08 +0000

When designers use YouTube, most times they are looking for a great tutorial or looking to learn about the basics of a new topic as quickly as possible. Some of the most popular places to turn are speed art videos. Speed art videos are an overlooked source of inspiration for… read more

Olympus Pen Mini E-PM1 REVIEW

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:38:53 +0000

Cute as pie. Cheap as chips. Well, on the latter count: nearly.

I’m still figuring out why Olympus has launched virtually the same camera in three different guises that this Micro Four Thirds system gear encloses. Beats me!
Look around the DPS site and you’ll see my recent views of the… read more

Best Of 2011: 40 Detailed Photoshop Icon Design Tutorials

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:11:39 +0000

Icons are an imperative fraction of web design. In a lot of cases you can pay money for icons or download free ones, however every now and then you may require generating custom icons to acquire exactly what you want. Luckily, there are loads of tutorials out there that get… read more

Some Cool Links for Photography Addicts

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:32:50 +0000

Another fabulous week in the world of photography passes us by, and Toad Hollow Photography has been busy compiling this weeks list of tutorials, photography and interesting blogs to share with everyone. This comprehensive list contains some truly wonderful works by some talented artists and photographers, and the Toad hopes… read more

Useful Adobe Air Applications for Web Designers

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:45:19 +0000

Useful Adobe Air Applications for Web Designers

Timely Tax Deduction Tips for Freelancers

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:00:23 +0000

The year is winding down and once the holidays are over, tax season is upon us. As a freelancer, there are certain things you should be thinking about before 2011 is over to set yourself up for some tax benefits in 2012.

We’ll delve into a couple of timely tips,… read more

Create a Kung Fu Panda Diptych in Adobe Illustrator CS5 – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:00:24 +0000

Today, we have another Tuts+ Premium Tutorial, which is available exclusively for Premium members. In this tutorial learn how to create a WoW inspired Kung Fu Panda character illustration. It’s time for some vector kung fu. You can view some key images from this tutorial on our Premium Tuts+ site.

This… read more

Our 50 Favorite Web Developers Resources and Tools from 2011

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:40:58 +0000

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As a developer, anything that can save you just a little bit of time is well worth its weight in gold. If you agree with that statement, you will love this. What we have for you is our selection of the best, the most useful… read more

Quick Tip: How to Use the Transform Panel as a Calculator with Adobe Illustrator

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:00:40 +0000

I bet that you’ve been working in Adobe Illustrator and had to use a calculator for mathematically aligning elements and designs. Forget that,
with this Quick Tip you will learn how to use the Transform Panel as a calculator. This is a handy tip if you need to scale, position… read more

Goals and Achievements This Year and Into the Future

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:00:27 +0000

It’s coming towards the end of the year where traditionally people will set New Years Resolutions, which ultimately dooms them into failing and feeling bad and we become envious and joyful of those rare few who managed to keep them.

In today’s article, we’re getting nosey and finding out what people… read more

50 Useful and Free Seamless Pattern Sets

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:42 +0000

Employing seamless patterns are an extraordinary way to give your design some additional depth and personality. Either by delicately highlighting important areas or for producing a background that will elevate your layout design to top notch status.

In this post you will unearth all types of assorted patterns; for example fabrics,… read more

A better project approval process

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:04:09 +0000

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15 Awesome Christmas Gifts for Digital Illustrators and Designers

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:00:48 +0000

As we count down the days until Christmas, it’s time to make our lists and check them twice. Today we have an awesome gift guide full of hand picked goodies for illustrators and designers. Make sure to link this post on Twitter, Facebook and G+ – you never know –… read more

Best Of 2011: Ultimate Collection Of High Quality Photoshop Tutorials

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:57:41 +0000

Every so often, you may discover it complicated to search for some of the highest quality Photoshop tutorials by means of search engines. Seeing that most of time, approximately all tutorials would tag themselves to be excellent, high quality or even the best Photoshop tutorial you can get. When exploring… read more

Create a Steel, Vector Power Button Set

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:00:41 +0000

In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a steel vector power button set in Adobe Illustrator. A power button symbol can be used on a interface design or as a positive digital metaphor in your design work. Let’s get to work using numerous shape building techniques, combined… read more

How to Craft a Smart Startup Exit Strategy

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:38:53 +0000

Jason Lemkin is vice president of web business services at Adobe and former CEO of EchoSign. His operational experience spans the business development, sales, legal, human resource and finance fields, and he is an acknowledged expert in the field of electronic signature and electronic contracting.

Entrepreneurs often speak of their startups… read more

15+ Best Desktop Publishing Resources and Beginner Tips

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:04 +0000

Desktop publishing has become a critical business skill today, and the use of the Internet means that creation of print content is no longer the only consideration.

Now the documents you create likely have to be displayed in both print and on the web.

This article looks at how to determine… read more

How To Make A Website In Adobe Photoshop

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:27:08 +0000

Once or twice a week I like to come up with articles that really expose my viewers to the various types of tutorials that they need to get their latest design projects off the ground. I have rounded up an amazing collection of high quality tutorials on how to make… read more

Creating a Simple, Snowy Seamless Pattern

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:00:55 +0000

If you’re in the north of the northern hemisphere as I am, it’s coming towards winter. With the holidays coming up, we’re hoping for a white holiday! In today’s tutorial, I’m going to show you how to create a very basic snowy seamless pattern. It is aimed at those who… read more

What’s new for designers, December 2011

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:19:45 +0000

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Why Apple Is Winning the Mobile Video Format War … For Now

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:16:21 +0000

Jeroen Wijering is the creator of the incredibly successful JW Player, which has generated millions of downloads since its release in 2005. In 2007 he co-founded LongTail Video, focusing on a full-fledged online video platform that includes encoding, delivery, syndication and advertising.

The mobile video space has begun to consolidate. In… read more

What It Takes to Build a Thriving Design Business on the Web

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:52:35 +0000

The Leaders in Design Series is supported by Volvo.

Jesse Thomas founded the creative agency JESS3 as a student in 2007. In a few short years, he managed to climb an impressive entrepreneurial ladder. The company has completed projects for Facebook, Google and NIKEiD, among dozens of other… read more

Announcing the UPrinting Creative Suite Pillows Giveaway Winners!

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:09:38 +0000

We’ll make this short and sweet. … read more

Hands on With Twitter’s TweetDeck

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:08:24 +0000

TweetDeckInstall

Installation is now like a standard Windows application. No Air here.

Click here to view this gallery.

TweetDeck‘s conversion from… read more

Bug in Adobe Reader Could Endanger Your PC

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:38:58 +0000

Describing a vulnerability in some of its reader software as “critical,” Adobe identified a flaw that could “potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.”

We’re not just talking about your mom’s e-books. Adobe says hackers have used this flaw in targeted attacks against at least… read more

Create a Cute Robot Using Adobe Illustrator – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:00:54 +0000

Today, we have another Tuts+ Premium tutorial, which is available exclusively for Premium members. This tutorial contains unusual technique for creating Opacity Masks and plenty of effective techniques that allow us to achieve stunning results. This tutorial is made by Iaroslav Lazunov and a professional and in-demand designer Sant Valentin…. read more

Create a Detailed Toilet Plunger Illustration

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:00:09 +0000

In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a toilet plunger illustration. You’ll use basic shape building techniques, along with advanced Illustrator tools, to compose the best plunger artwork you’ve ever made. You can use these techniques you’ll learn to create numerous household tools as well.

Step 1

Create a… read more

Adobe Illustrator Tutorial: Creating a Realistic Curtain

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:00:25 +0000

Adobe Illustrator has an amazing feature that allows us create many realistic illustrations. Today we will have the opportunity to practice with the Mesh Tool once again. We will use it to create an interesting damask curtain. The Mesh Tool will help us to create the illusion of the silk look… read more

Create a Fabric Textured Web Layout Using Photoshop

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:00:03 +0000

This tutorial is another collaboration with a very good friend Ciursa Ionut. In this web design tutorial we will create a portfolio web layout using fabric textures. You will be taken through the process of designing the logo using Adobe Illustrator, creating spotlights for the "services" area and how to… read more

Lightroom and Retouching

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:24:47 +0000

Today’s post has two purposes: 1) To show you some retouching presets that I created a while back and, 2) to let you know I’m teaching a free live webcast tonight on retouching (part of NAPP’s Retouch Week). So… first. A while back I released some retouching presets for the… read more

Designer Spotlight: Interview With Illustrative Designer Von Glitschka

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:00:42 +0000

As we turn our designer spotlight on once again, this time we have it fixed on Illustrative Designer Von Glitschka of Glitschka Studios. With years of design experience under his belt, and an artistic background to boot, Von has made a lasting impression on the field where he has made… read more

Slow Motion Bullet – Shooting a detonator

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 08:18:28 +0000

A photomanipulation made using the photo of dynamite and a detonator / Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop Tutorials: 30+ Creative And Useful Tips

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:30:02 +0000

Tutorials can often be your greatest source of inspiration when trying to design that project you have been putting off. In this post, I have rounded up a collection of very useful Adobe Photoshop tutorials from around the web from the month of October 2011. You’ll find everything from Creating… read more

Working with Orthographic Projections and Basic Isometrics

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:00:12 +0000

A few times a each month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Vectortuts+. This tutorial by Cody Walker was first published on November 25th 2008.

This is the first part in a series of tutorials about Isometrics. Isometric projections are a system of drawing… read more

Free Set of Adobe Photoshop Suite CS5 Folder Icons

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:16:39 +0000

Free Set of Adobe Photoshop Suite CS5 Folder Icons

Check Out the New Tuts+ Premium

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:00:16 +0000

Over 45,000 people have joined Tuts+ Premium since it was first launched more than 3 years ago. Today, we’re very happy to announce a complete overhaul, including a beautiful redesign, 27 popular educational eBooks, member-only forums, and a collection of in-depth video courses teaching you one skill from top to… read more

Best of the Vector Web – November 2011

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:00:04 +0000

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 creating interactive magazines in InDesign, which are destined for the iPad. We also work with basic geometric shapes in Illustrator, learn the… read more

Tool Reveals Which Celebs, Models Have Been Photoshopped

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:44:23 +0000

Researchers have finally come up with the answer to a question that’s plagued us all for years: “Just how much Photoshopping did that magazine cover model get?”

Researchers at the Department of Science at Dartmouth College have developed a software tool that can rate photographs based on how much they have… read more

50 Fresh And Free PSD Files For Your Next Design

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:39:57 +0000

Adobe Photoshop has a prominent place among all the most advanced tools used in graphic designing and many designers cannot even think about creating a design without using Photoshop. With Photoshop installed on the computer, designers can save time by using high quality PSD files. Such PSD files also come… read more

20 Festive Holiday Theme Tutorials from Vectortuts+

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:00:13 +0000

With the holidays fast approaching we have bundled together a collection festive illustration and decoration tutorials from the Vectortuts+ archives. Covering a variety of subjects from effects to illustration there’s plenty of projects to keep you busy during the silly season.

Quick Tip: Make a Cut Out Gift Tag with Adobe… read more

52 Superb Free Icon Sets For Mac

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:19 +0000

If you own a Mac, you probably know that the software on these machines is often stunningly well designed, and in particular Mac icons are renowned for being gorgeous, or even ‘lickable’ to borrow the words of Jobs.

These beautiful icons are made not only by Apple designers, but by designers from around the… read more

How to Make a Smokin’ Nightclub Flyer

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:00:11 +0000

Nightclub flyers are a staple of club events and parties. Like other promotional tools, they should provide the who, what, where and when of the event. But in addition to providing the essentials, nightclub flyers are supposed to be eye candy that attract guests and help whet their appetite for the upcoming… read more

Quick Tip: How to Create a Floral Repeating Pattern

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:00:52 +0000

Learn how to create a repeating floral pattern that’s perfect for gift wrap, desktop wallpapers or textile designs. This tutorial uses one of our very own free vector packs and is great for readers with a beginner to intermediate skill level.

Step 1

Create a new 750 px by 600 px CMYK… read more

Beginner Tutorial: Easy Clock Icon on Illustrator

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:16:51 +0000

Hi everyone, today we’re going to do a really simple exercise on creating this slick clock icon on Adobe Illustrator. If you’re beginning in using this software, well this tutorial will be very suitable for you, so let’s begin!

Just a little reminder: this is a beginner tutorial, even though some… read more

Choosing a Photography Workshop Or Tour

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:20:24 +0000

It’s in the gloom of the Northern hemisphere’s winter that many people start planning trips for the new year. It’s also a time some of us upgrade our cameras when the big sales hit in December and begin looking for a teacher to help them get more out of it…. read more

2011 Graphic Designer Survey Raffle Winner Announcement!

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:00:15 +0000

Thank you to everyone who answered our 2011 Graphic Designer Survey – we got around 10,000 entries, which was nothing short of overwhelming! As promised, we ran entries submitted within the qualifying time period through our electronic raffle, and now we have a winner:

Congratulations to Kim Getker for winning… read more

Artist Illustrates Finely Detailed Comic Book Magazine Cover [TIMELAPSE VIDEO]

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:39:37 +0000

Each day, Mashable highlights one noteworthy YouTube video. Check out all our viral video picks.

In this 11-minute timelapse video, freelance designer Dei Gaztelumendi illustrates a cover for comic book magazine Xabiroi from start to finish.

In a post on his personal blog, Gaztelumendi says that he was given free reign to… read more

Quick Tip: Creating Live Captions in InDesign CS5

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:00:13 +0000

Live captions are perfect for adding descriptions to images placed within an InDesign document. InDesign uses the metadata from an imported file and generates a text frame. For example, if you have a contact sheet set up from an image library you can use Live Caption to automatically add descriptions… read more

RAW Processing for a Poppy High Contrast Look – Weekly Lightroom Edit Episode 1

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:31:09 +0000

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This is the written article for our Weekly Lightroom Edit – Episode 1 that was released on November 18, 2011 on SLR Lounge. To view this tutorial in video form, click here.

The nice thing about doing written tutorials is that I get to include a bit more explanation… read more

How to Improve as a Graphic Designer

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:00:31 +0000

One of the major threats to your career as a graphic designer is to let your work stagnate and your improvement slow down. It’s very easy to fall into a comfort zone where you stop exploring new design techniques and simply stick with what you know. This is why most… read more

Techniques in responsive web design

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:01:36 +0000

We’ve talked a lot about responsive design here on Webdesigner Depot, and shared a lot of valuable resources. Today we’re sharing another valuable resource: at the end of this article are details for getting a discount on Chris Converse’s responsive design course on MightyDeals.

CSS3 media queries allow us to dynamically… read more

Adobe Creative Suite Pillows Giveaway from UPrinting!

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:57:09 +0000

UPrinting is giving away two (2) Adobe Creative Sleep sets of 10 pillows to two (2) lucky readers of the You The Designer blog!

(click the image to go to the product page)

Here’s what you need to do so you can win. All 3 steps are required!

1. Make… read more

Skip the Lines: 13 Black Friday Sales You Can Snag on the Web

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:43:03 +0000

When did Black Friday get so confusing?

Some deals are happening all weekend, while others are only taking place at specific times. Companies have merged traditional in-stores deals with web specials. Some even extend bargain periods all the way into Cyber Monday, the traditional big day for online shopping.

Technology has… read more

infinite sky

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:04:23 +0000

I participated in the Adobe Imagination Challenge
and they chose my image to be one of the 10 finalists, the picture that gets the most votes wins. So i need your help !
I would be very pleased if some of you could help me… read more

How To Create Web Animations With Paper.js

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:14:53 +0000

The Web is just starting to use animation well. For years, animated GIFs and Flash ruled. Text moved and flashed, but it was never seamless. Animations had boxes around them like YouTube videos. HTML5 canvas changes everything about Web animation.

The canvas element makes it possible to integrate drawings and animations… read more

Free Stuff: Brush Pilot Giveaway and Cyber Monday Coupon Code

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:04:21 +0000

Ok, we have a holiday on our hands soon and I’m feeling like some of of you might want some free software. It’s been a while since we’ve had a Brush Pilot giveaway here on BittBox, so I think Thanksgiving week would be a perfect time. I’m giving away 5… read more

40+ High Quality Adobe Photoshop Tutorials

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:12:31 +0000

Exporting From Photoshop

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:54:08 +0000

Congratulations. You’ve just completed a pixel-perfect mock-up of an app, and you’ve gotten the nod from everyone on the team. All that’s left to do is save the tens, hundreds or maybe even thousands of production assets required to bring it to life.

It’s probably the least interesting part of designing… read more

Branding and the importance of consistent design

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:11:28 +0000

When you start working with clients you have to understand that the work you produce is not just about how good or bad a design is. It has a lot to do with the way the design fits into the wider spectrum of things.

Does this design fall in line with… read more

NAPP President Asks Adobe to Reconsider New Upgrade Policy

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:51:02 +0000

Yesterday, on his blog, in an open letter to Adobe, National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) President, Scott Kelby asked Adobe to reconsider a new upgrade policy that took most Photoshop users by surprise. The new policy would force anyone using CS4 or earlier to upgrade to CS5 before they… read more

40 Useful Photoshop Free Plugins And Filters

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:35:49 +0000

Traditionally plugins are an amateurish photographer’s best friend who used to take photographs, fired up Photoshop, and applied some preset filters in order to have a realistically professional image. Skilled photographers have been acknowledged to bring plugins into play as a base and after that tweak and include effects to… read more

Create a Business Icon from Scratch an Adobe Illustrator Tutorial

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:00:47 +0000

Business icons are one of the most poplar vector illustrations. As with all vectors in general, business icons are scalable which makes them perfect for use in web design. The best way to create an icon is to use one of the vector based programs, such as Adobe Illustrator, Corel… read more

3 Mistakes Web Programmers Need to Stop Making

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:27:43 +0000

Jonathan Goldford is a partner at JG Visual, an Internet strategy company that works with organizations to develop and implement their online presence. You can connect with Jonathan on the JG Visual Facebook page.

Sometimes as programmers, we forget that 99.9% of the population doesn’t care how a piece of text,… read more

Create an Elegant Greeting Card with Vintage Christmas Baubles on Background in Photoshop CS5

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:04:59 +0000

Create an Elegant Greeting Card with Vintage Christmas Baubles on Background in Photoshop CS5

Sony SLT-A77 Review

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:37:05 +0000

In recent months it was obvious that Sony and Panasonic had left the upper end DSLR to others … such as Nikon and Canon.

Until now! And this one is a big mother… the Sony SLT-A77!

Loaded with battery, card and the supplied f2/16-50 SSM lens the camera weighed in at 1.3kg,… read more

How to Create a Cross-Stitch of a Picture Using Adobe Illustrator

admin — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 06:42:29 +0000

How to Create a Cross-Stitch of a Picture Using Adobe Illustrator

Learning to Code for the Web Interactively at W3Schools

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:00:00 +0000

As I progress in my path as a designer, I realized that it was probably time that I learned to make my own website. My instinct was to jump right into using Adobe Dreamweaver, but I remember an old boss telling me that most people have problems with that software… read more

Wacom Inkling Turns Sketches into Vectors — Should You Buy It? [REVIEW]

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:07:47 +0000

When we first heard about Wacom’s new Inkling device we got excited: Imagine picking up a pen and paper, drawing whatever you want, and having it magically show up on your computer in a variety of formats. Add to that the ability to create new pages and layers on the… read more

Quick Tip: How to Cell Shade and add Texture to a Vector Comic Character

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:00:13 +0000

This tutorial will show you how to create a cell shaded character in Adobe Illustrator, this is a fast technique utilizing the Live Paint bucket for block coloring, the gradient tool to add depth and form, and masked blended shapes for texture.

Step 1

We will begin with the outlines already made…. read more

Freelance Toolkit: How to Get Started Video Blogging

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:00:23 +0000

It was just a few years ago when the major bottleneck for websites was producing content — you had to be an expert in web design AND a good writer to put content on the web. Video production was even more difficult with bandwidth issues, dozens of formats to… read more

Nikon V1 Review

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:51:27 +0000

Micro, mirrorless cameras are upon us, with sales for the pioneers — Olympus and Panasonic — soaring as people welcome the small, clever, interchangeable lens models with open arms.

Nikon and Canon have dragged their feet on this evolution with the former only now recognising the market demand with a pair… read more

Create a 50s ad poster in Illustrator

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:35:21 +0000

It seems that the 50s are back, not just in advertising and design, but also on clothes, TV shows, and elsewhere.

I honestly think this is one of the most interesting and creative eras for advertisement; some ads are really memorable and funny.

So, inspired by that I decided to make a… read more

How to Draw Drapery in Photoshop

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:00:14 +0000

How to Create a Vector Stamp Set in Illustrator

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:00:27 +0000

In the following tutorial you will learn how to create a vintage, vector stamp set in Adobe Illustrator. Learn how to build a stamp illustration, shape by shape. We’ll construct the stamp border vector shape, highlight the edges, create the branding, and give the vector postage stamp a vintage texture,… read more

How to Create a Bright Background in an Origami Style Using Adobe Illustrator

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:38:19 +0000

How to Create a Bright Background in an Origami Style Using Adobe Illustrator

Photo Manipulation Tutorials: 50+ Wickedly Creative Tips

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:25:51 +0000

Since our last Photoshop tutorial titled: Adobe Photoshop Tutorials: Collection of Amazing Tips And Tricks , we got so much positive feedback that we decided to put together another collection of tutorials concentrating on photo manipulation. In this post, you’ll find everything from How to Create Cityscape Concept Art… read more

50 Photoshop Tutorials For High Quality Photo Editing

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:16:21 +0000

Although for editing your photos digitally, there are numbers of different photo editing software and tools available yet Adobe Photoshop is the most commonly used and well accepted photo editing software that is being used all over the world not only by pros but also by the novices.

With Photoshop, it’s… read more