Welcome to the way I design in Adobe Photoshop
My name is Alex from freshalex blog and I am going to share my tips and techniques I use when working with Adobe Photoshop. As well as share other peoples tips so that you can improve your work. The lens is all about designing and making digital art using a number of programs like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
In the "Improving Your Skills" section I included on of my own posters that I design for a contest. I included a video to show the making of this poster from start to finish, so that you can see what my processes are and perhaps learn from them.
In the "Improving Your Skills" section I included on of my own posters that I design for a contest. I included a video to show the making of this poster from start to finish, so that you can see what my processes are and perhaps learn from them.
Photoshop tutorial - How to Apply a Tilt Shift Effect on a Photograph
Tilt Shift Photography is the latest 'big thing' in the photo world. It uses a very shallow Depth of Field and is used to make a big scene look like a small toy seen. Tilt Shift Photography is difficult to create in camera. A tilt shift lens is needed and these are expensive. Here is a video tutorial to show you how to create a tilt shift photograph with a few simple steps.
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Photoshop Tutorial - How to Create a Tiny Planet
Tiny Planets are amazing little things that are surprisingly easy to create. All you need is a panoramic photo, Photoshop, the most basic of understandings and a few minutes.
Here then is a guide to help you make Tiny Planets of your very own.
Here then is a guide to help you make Tiny Planets of your very own.
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Photoshop Tutorial - How to Create Obama 'Hope' Poster Effect
President Obama's 'Hope' poster is one of the most recognisable pieces of street art of all time, and is being called a cultural phenomenon. Created by Shepard Fairey, this poster became instantly viral and played a huge part in the success of Barack Obama's Presidential campaign. In this tutorial you'll learn how to apply the same effect to your own photo using nothing but Photoshop.
In order to complete this tutorial there are two files you'll need to download. One is a pattern file, and the other a font. You can find both of these at photoguides.net/photoshopping-obama-hope-posters
In order to complete this tutorial there are two files you'll need to download. One is a pattern file, and the other a font. You can find both of these at photoguides.net/photoshopping-obama-hope-posters
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Photoshop Tuorial - How to Draw a Digital Landscape Using Photoshop
To achieve the results in this video you need to have a drawing tablet like a Wacom Tablet. It would be hard to make this drawing using a mouse.
This step by step video show you from start the basic shapes and values, blocking in shape, assign colors for painting to create early conceptual painting and refining detail for the final concept painting.
In this video it is assumed that you have some knowledge of drawing and painting skills. One suggestion that I can give is to learn basic art, drawing and illustration techniques. This will help you with your creativity and help you to layout a nice design.
This step by step video show you from start the basic shapes and values, blocking in shape, assign colors for painting to create early conceptual painting and refining detail for the final concept painting.
In this video it is assumed that you have some knowledge of drawing and painting skills. One suggestion that I can give is to learn basic art, drawing and illustration techniques. This will help you with your creativity and help you to layout a nice design.
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Improving your skills - Enter Photoshop Competitions
Competitions help you develop your skills, even if you don't win.
When you enter Photoshop competition, you are committing yourself to explore, experiment, and to push you creative boundaries. You are given a challenge to do and the fact that you are competing against other people gives you that motivation you need to make something outstanding.
Here is a list of websites that offer photoshop competitions:
Contests
photoshopcontest.com
www.worth1000.com
www.pxleyes.com
www.cutandpaste.com
Groups
www.flickr.com/groups/pstennis
Below is a video of one of my poster design entries. In 2008, Uprinting.com and Youthedesigner.com hosted a design competition. I entered with this poster and came 6th place out of 100 or so.
Here is the poster.
And here is the video.
Here is a list of websites that offer photoshop competitions:
Contests
photoshopcontest.com
www.worth1000.com
www.pxleyes.com
www.cutandpaste.com
Groups
www.flickr.com/groups/pstennis
Below is a video of one of my poster design entries. In 2008, Uprinting.com and Youthedesigner.com hosted a design competition. I entered with this poster and came 6th place out of 100 or so.
Here is the poster.
And here is the video.
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Find Adobe CS4 products from Amazon
Buy Adobe Photoshop CS4 products by clicking on the followong links
Here are a few adobe products to help you learn and be on your way to becoming a Photoshop guru, master, wizard, whatever you want to call yourself.
The first product is obviously Adobe Photoshop CS4, followed by various other programs and books for you to learn how to use Photoshop CS4
The first product is obviously Adobe Photoshop CS4, followed by various other programs and books for you to learn how to use Photoshop CS4
Adobe Photoshop CS4
Amazon Price: $599.39 (as of 11/16/2009) 
Adobe Photoshop CS4 Classroom in a Book
Amazon Price: $34.64 (as of 11/16/2009)
The Adobe Photoshop CS4 Book for Digital Photographers
Amazon Price: $34.64 (as of 11/16/2009)
Photoshop CS4 Digital Classroom
Amazon Price: $29.69 (as of 11/16/2009)
Photoshop CS4 All-in-One For Dummies
Amazon Price: $26.39 (as of 11/16/2009)
Find Adobe CS3 products from Amazon
Buy Adobe Photoshop CS3 products by clicking on the followong links
Adobe Photoshop CS3 is the version that came before Adobe CS4. Here is a nice little resource for you to be your way to becoming a photoshop guru, master, wizz kid and other buzz words!
The first product is obviously Adobe Photoshop CS3, followed by various other programs and books for you to learn how to use Photoshop CS3
The first product is obviously Adobe Photoshop CS3, followed by various other programs and books for you to learn how to use Photoshop CS3
![Adobe Photoshop CS3 [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Yn29U8lYL._SL75_.jpg)
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Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended [OLD VERSION]
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Amazon Price: $619.99 (as of 11/16/2009)
Adobe Photoshop CS3 Classroom in a Book
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Amazon Price: $34.64 (as of 11/16/2009)
Adobe Photoshop CS3 How-Tos: 100 Essential Techniques
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Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 11/16/2009)
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- freshalex freshalex Oct 2, 2009 @ 12:15 am
- I updated my page with more tutorials and information, I hope that this is more to your liking [in reply to HenryE]
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- HenryE HenryE Sep 29, 2009 @ 7:18 am
- Your pictures are very nice, but I don't think it helped me understand photoshop any better. I thought this was a tutorial?
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- freshalex freshalex Apr 15, 2009 @ 3:03 am | in reply to divacratus
- Thank you very much, I am glad I entertained you even if it is for a minute or so lol
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- divacratus divacratus Apr 12, 2009 @ 4:56 pm
- Wish I was as talented in Photoshop as you are. The one poster you made for a competition really stands out. Was really in awe for a minute or so. Great job! :)
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- Michael_Gaudet Michael_Gaudet Feb 3, 2009 @ 8:55 pm
- Hey Alex, Nice! I've been a Photoshop fan for about 4 years, but am very experienced in drafting, drawing and painting in the studio as well. You have to be to be any good. (At Photoshop or any other graphics suite)
I'll have to make an 'artistic' lens ASAP, but meantime check out my lens that shows my invention!
4.5*s, I am a fan and have favorite-ed you!
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- Michael_Gaudet Michael_Gaudet Feb 3, 2009 @ 8:55 pm
- Hey Alex, Nice! I've been a Photoshop fan for about 4 years, but am very experienced in drafting, drawing and painting in the studio as well. You have to be to be any good. (At Photoshop or any other graphics suite)
I'll have to make an 'artistic' lens ASAP, but meantime check out my lens that shows my invention!
4.5*s, I am a fan and have favorite-ed you!
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- anthropos anthropos Jan 19, 2009 @ 9:51 pm
- I try to use a lot of photos on my lenses. My expertise with photoshop is minimal. I used it mostly to re-size and to crop. It's good to get ideas on other ways to use it.
5 *'s from me and I am making this lens one of my favorites.
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- Zion Zion Jan 3, 2009 @ 10:24 am
- Wow! Your lens is fantastic! I really like it so I gave you 5*. Keep up the god work!..
Please try to stop by my Best Way to Lose Body Fat lens. I would really much appreciate if you could rate mine too!
Thank you so much!
Zion
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- freshalex freshalex Dec 17, 2008 @ 6:20 pm | in reply to jpetals
- What a co incidence Jpetals because now you can find Adobe Photoshop products on this page to purchase!!
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- jpetals jpetals Dec 16, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
- I really want to get Adobe Photoshop so I can start doing my own design work. Particularly headers! Great lens
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