Archive for the 'Photoshop' Category

Tutorial: Using Pen Tablets In Photoshop

October 10th, 2008 by Blue Chi
Posted in Photoshop, Tutorials

  A pen tablet is a computer input device that allows one to draw images and graphics using a pen in the same way we draw with a pen on a paper and is used by computer artists to create stunning digital artworks directly on the computer. Our latest tutorial will teach you how to setup a newly purchased pen tablet using Windows Vista and then configure it to run well on Photoshop.

Tutorial: Mass Image Resizing Using Photoshop Actions

October 9th, 2008 by Blue Chi
Posted in Photoshop, Tutorials

 Learn how to save time and resize an unlimited number of images with a single command in Photoshop CS3.

Ramadan Kareem!

September 2nd, 2008 by Blue Chi
Posted in 3D Studio Max, Announcements, Photoshop, Swift3D, Tutorials

Oman is officially starting the holy month of Ramadan today (that’s the 2nd of September). Ramadan is the month of the Islamic calendar in which Muslim’s fast during day time. All major Muslim countries started fasting yesterday, but Oman somehow always starts one day later or one day earlier (we think that the government just like to be unique) and this year was no exception. We hope that all of you guys have a great time with your family and friends during this time of the year regardless of where you are.

We have previously published a number of tutorial in Islamic themes and which you can make use of if you are working on any Ramadan related project:

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Video Tutorial: Adjusting JPEGS and TIFFS in Camera Raw Using Photoshop

August 23rd, 2008 by Blue Chi
Posted in Photoshop, Tutorials

Adjusting JPEGS and TIFFS in Camera Raw Using Photoshop Not having an expensive digital SLR camera is no excuse for ignoring Photoshop’s powerful Camera Raw adjustment options. In this tutorial, we will take a look at how we can open our “Point and Shoot” camera images from within this powerful new tool to create stunning photos. Click here to view the tutorial.

Tutorial: Drawing Homer Simpson in Photoshop

August 22nd, 2008 by Blue Chi
Posted in Photoshop, Tutorials

 Our new Photoshop tutorial is a cool one on how to draw and color Homer Simpson in Photoshop using the pen tool, brushes, and various and fill and shading techniques.

Video Tutorial: Working with Smart Objects in Photoshop

August 14th, 2008 by Blue Chi
Posted in Photoshop, Tutorials

 This tutorial will walk us through the basics of using Smart Objects. We will use this powerful new tool in Photoshop CS3 to create a composite sheet for printing multiple digital photos on a single document.

Video Tutorial: Creating Floating Borders in Photoshop

August 13th, 2008 by Blue Chi
Posted in Photoshop, Tutorials

 Here’s a great trick for creating a floating border from within your digital photograph. This technique will also be great practice for desaturating, selecting, and linking layers.

Video Tutorial: Color Cast Removal in Photoshop

August 12th, 2008 by Blue Chi
Posted in Photoshop, Tutorials

 We will take a look at a great technique for removing those unwanted color casts from your digital photos using a blur technique and adjustment layers. You will have your digital photos color corrected in a snap! Click here to view the video tutorial.

Tutorial: Drawing a Vista Style Folded Tip Icon

August 10th, 2008 by Blue Chi
Posted in Photoshop, Tutorials

Learn how to create the cool looking Windows Vista folded-tip folder icon using basic tools in Photoshop. Click here to read the tutorial.

Video Tutorial: Using Highlights, Midtones and Shadows in Photoshop

July 5th, 2008 by Blue Chi
Posted in Photoshop, Tutorials

 Our latest video Photoshop tutorial will teach you a slightly more advanced technique for dramatically improving your photographs using Highlights, Midtones and Shadows.