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Photoshop CS5 Tutorials Create a Cosmic Love Goddess With Photoshop CS5 In this tutorial author demonstrates how to create a cosmic love goddess using some of Photoshop CS5′s new tools including the Refine Edge Feature which really helps to streamline the process of masking and removing objects from the background. Quick HDR Effect Photoshop CS5 Tutorial In this Photoshop tutorial you will learn how to create HDR from a single image. This technique will make the bright portions of the image darker, and dark portions of the image lighter. This also gives the image a more realistic look. Create an Abstract Light Streaks poster in Photoshop CS5 In this tutorial you will learn how to create an abstract light streaks poster from scratch using Lighting effects, Noise, and Wave Photoshop CS5 filters. Layered PSD file included. New Techniques for Cutting Outbhair in Photoshop CS5 In this tutorial author will be replacing a dull background with a very cool sunset, and ...

This entry is part 1 of 11 in the Intro to Photoshop Layer Styles Session - Show All Next » 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 achieve these effects, however, you need to understand what each setting does and how they can be combined to achieve a certain look. In this series by John Shaver from Design Panoply, we will explain every aspect of Photoshop’s layer styles feature and show you how to unlock their potential. In this article, Part 1: Introduction to Photoshop Layer Styles we will explain how to get started with layer styles. Let’s take a look! What Are Layer Styles And How Are They Used? Photoshop introduced layer styles way back in version 6 as a way to add effects to a layer without having to manually create them. You add effects using an interface of easy-to-use checkboxes, sliders, and more, w...

Harnessing the Power of Layer Masks Advanced Photoshop Tutorials by Jay Kinghorn , April 2009 (updated August 2009) Layer Masks | Smart Objects | Advanced Masking | Image Sharpening Burning and Dodging Layer masks are one of Adobe Photoshop’s most powerful, yet least understood features. In this tutorial, I’ll demystify layer masks by highlighting the benefits of incorporating layer masks into your image correction workflow and demonstrating the use of these tools in common, real-world situations. This tutorial is designed for photographers who are comfortable working with layers in Photoshop and have at least a basic familiarity with Photoshop’s painting and drawing tools, including the Marquee selection tools, the Brush and Gradient tools. You can use layer masks most effectively if you first understand what they are and what they do. Layer masks allow you to selectively hide, or mask...