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**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW

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Jan 20th, 2007 - 12:55:03



**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
PROGRAM BASIC: Using and understanding the Layer Style Tools
Learn how the the Layer Style Options such as Drop Shadow and Pattern Overlay work. This tutorial uses Photoshop CS2 however it is also suitable for PSCS and PS7 users.


Dec 24, 2006, 10:52


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
TECHNIQUE: Using Paths to Create a Border Within a Photo
There are many ways to create a line border within your photo in Photoshop. This versatile method uses paths and brushes
Nov 10, 2006, 00:10


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
PROGRAM BASIC: Creating Swatches
You can use any type of image as a basis for creating your own color swatch, learn how in PSCS2
Nov 3, 2006, 23:25


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
TECHNIQUE: Fake a Text Path Curve in PhotoShop 7
This tutorial shows how you can fake a type of text path in Photoshop 7 to follow a curved border.
Nov 2, 2006, 00:41


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
TECHNIQUE: Inserting a Photo Into a Round Tag
Learn how to use a layer mask to fit a photo perfectly with a circular tag
Oct 30, 2006, 11:45


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
PROGRAM BASIC: Using Curves to Color Correct Photographs
Well balanced colors can make the difference between a ho-hum photo and one that literally pops off the page, learn how to use Photoshop’s Curves feature to correct the color in your photos.
Oct 30, 2006, 10:47


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
TECHNIQUE: Selective Tinting Using a Gradient Mask
Here’s a fun way to add a little dramatic flair to your images using Layer Masks and Gradients.

Oct 30, 2006, 10:17


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
PROGRAM BASIC: Removing Pet Red Eye
Pet photography comes with its own special challenges. Perhaps the most common(and frustrating) is the demonic “green eye” that so often results when using a flash in low light conditions. Learn how to correct it in this tutorial

Oct 29, 2006, 23:45


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
TECHNIQUE: Sliced Photo Effect
Photo slicing can be created several ways in Photoshop, this tutorial will show you how to create the look using layers and layer masks.

Oct 27, 2006, 04:32


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
PROGRAM BASIC: Custom Gradients
This tutorial will show how to create a custom gradient and apply it to a headline.

Oct 27, 2006, 04:05


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
TECHNIQUE: Making text fit within a Shape
If you thought that making text conform to a shape in PSCS2 was difficult it really isn’t! In just a few steps you will be creating unique text elements for your layout.
Oct 12, 2006, 03:23


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
ELEMENT: Dry Embossing
Do you love the look of embossed cardstock in paper scrapped layouts and wish you could recreate it digitally? You can…and it’s incredibly easy to do!
In this tutorial we will create a PS Style to imitate dry embossing on a gift tag and save the custom style asa preset in the Styles palette for future use.

Oct 9, 2006, 02:20


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
ELEMENT: Pinched Ribbons
Most ribbons in a kit are flat but they can be manipulated and used to hang elements from such as tags, or be threaded through elements like eyelets. This tutorial shows you how in PSCS2.

Oct 5, 2006, 02:24


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
ELEMENT: Add Texture and Color to Digital Stamps
Learn how to add your unique twist to digital stamps
Sep 27, 2006, 01:53


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
TECHNIQUE: High Key Photo Effects
Create a high key photo effect in PSCS2

Sep 26, 2006, 04:10


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
TECHNIQUE: How to Insert a Pin
This tutorial demonstrates how to make it appear a pin has been pushed through a digital paper

Sep 25, 2006, 23:39


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
TECHNIQUE: Working with Selections and Paths.
While using a path to stitch on the edge of an item is popular method, you can also work with selections and paths to stitch within the borders of an element and around the element. This tutorial is written using PSCS2 but may work with earlier versions.

Sep 13, 2006, 00:26


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
PROGRAM BASIC: Using The Channel Mixer to convert Color to Black and White
The channel mixer is a no fuss yet effective means of converting a color photo to a black and white image. It is used by professionals and amateurs alike.

Sep 4, 2006, 03:56


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
PROGRAM BASIC: Using the Transform Tools
Scaling, Rotating and Flipping images are some of the everyday essentials to digital scrapbooking, but what about the other tools? This tutorial will review the Transform tools as well as show uses for the less common features.
Sep 1, 2006, 05:23


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
ELEMENT: Rick Rack
Making rickrack for your layouts is a very simple process.

Aug 28, 2006, 20:58


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
ELEMENT: Easy Plaid
Have you ever wanted to use a plaid paper but didn't have one in the colors you wanted? This tutorial will show you how to make a plaid paper using striped papers you most likely already have available on your hard drive.

Aug 28, 2006, 16:45


**Program Tutorials** : Photoshop : *NEW
PROGRAM BASIC: Creating Your First Layout in Photoshop CS2
This comprehensive tutorial shows you how to create your first layout in PSCS2.

Jul 8, 2006, 15:14