Back in the day, when one would print their own black and white prints, you had a choice of a zillion different papers. They basically boiled down to cooltone and warmtone papers. This combined with different developers gave one an array of tones to choose from for any given picture....
Solarisation has been used since the very beginning of photography but was made famous by Man Ray when he rediscovered the technique by accident in the 1930’s. The effect consists mainly of partially reversed tones in an image recorded on a negative or a photographic print. Basically the dark...
This collection features beautiful and charming Christmas Photoshop brushes, showcasing the creativity of talented artists and designers. Each brush offers a unique design that can enhance your festive projects, making them perfect for adding special touches to your holiday-themed graphics. As you explore the collection, you will find a variety...
Bleach bypass is a photo effect used very often in the movie industry. It has been used in such films as Saving Private Ryan, Minority Report and many others. To achieve this effect, filmmakers either partially or completely skip bleaching during the processing of a color film giving as a...
Autochrome was a color positive transparency process developed by Lumiere in 1907 and used by such photography greats as Edward steichen and alfred stieglitz, just to name a few. The process consisted in coating a glass plate with a random mosaic of microscopic grains of potato starch dyed red, green...
Embraced by the lo-fi photography movement and toy camera fanatics, redscale film consists in exposing photographic film from the wrong side. In other words, the emulsion is exposed through the base of the film which acts as a red-orange filter. The resulting colors range from bright red shadows, orange midtones...
Ever wanted to shoot Polaroid again but can´t seem to find any film for that old dusty polaroid camera in your father´s basement? Well, in this tutorial I´ll show you how you can achieve that old faded Polaroid look in a snap using Photoshop´s Curves Adjustments....
X-pro (short for cross-processing) is basically developing your film in the wrong chemicals. If you are shooting color negative film you develop it with E6 (chemicals for slide film) and you will get slides. If you´re shooting slide film, you develop it with C-41 (chemicals for color negative film)...
The Fileteado Porteño is a popular decorative art form typically used in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the beginning of the 20th century. It was, and still is, usually applied to almost anything from signs, leaderboards, objects, trucks and buses, to mention a few. It is mainly composed of a text...
In this tutorial I’m going to show you what I do when a scene has too much unwanted color and how to emphasize a part of the scene with just a bit of a color to draw attention. Try to find a picture with bright colors or a subject...
HDR (High Dinamic Range) images are created using multiple photographs, each captured at a different exposure. It may happen you didn’t have the chance of shooting more than one image.. don’t worry, even if you haven’t got what’s needed to create a real HDR image, you...
This tutorial will show you how to create a beautiful and simple fractal image based on a flower. This is actually impossible with Photoshop’s standard plugins, so we are going to use the stunning Fractal Explorer free filter that is run using the Pixel Bender plugin. 👁️This is an...
This guide features 27 beautiful photo effects, including fire effects, multiple exposure, levitation, sketch, lighting effects, and various other photo manipulation techniques. These examples can be applied to your photos or designs, enhancing their visual appeal. While most of these tutorials require an intermediate knowledge of Photoshop, beginners will also...
Put on your old red and blue 3D glasses to revisit the classic style of 1950s 3D cinema. This tutorial offers a simple, step-by-step guide to achieving that retro look using Photoshop. In the 1950s, audiences were captivated by movie monsters that seemed to leap off the screen with their...
As Christmas approaches, a fresh collection of festive tutorials has arrived, showcasing snowy scenes, vibrant decorations, and delightful designs. Each tutorial captures the spirit of the holiday season, featuring white trees, colorful ornaments, and various cheerful effects that bring joy to any project. These tutorials not only highlight traditional Christmas...
When exploring new Photoshop tutorials, it's common to encounter complex techniques aimed at professionals. However, the reality is that many users often need to tackle basic tasks, such as removing red-eye or altering colors in their images. Sometimes, they might just want to learn a single skill from...
This tutorial will show you how to create a simple additive two color Technicolor filter for Photoshop using Filter Forge plugin. Filter Forge is a fantastic tool to create your own Photoshop filters without writing a single line of code or know how to program in any language.You don&...
For the average Photoshop user, creating stunning and complex scenes may often seem out of reach. However, with the right resources and guidance, it's entirely possible to bring those creative visions to life. One of the exciting trends in Photoshop is the ability to produce destruction and apocalyptic...
Some time ago, I wrote a tutorial demonstrating how to create a papercraft text effect inspired by a design created by Mario Hugo for Wired Magazine. This time, I've developed another text effect based on papercraft: a pop-up effect similar to those found in children's books....
Many users find themselves frustrated with the Watercolor Photoshop Plugin that comes with the default installation. Often, simply applying the plugin doesn't yield the most satisfying results. This is a common experience among photographers and artists alike. This collection of watercolor effects Photoshop tutorials is designed to help...
When it comes to mind-bending portrait creativity, nothing rivals Photoshop's capabilities. This curated list elevates portraiture far beyond basic filters and effects, exploring 35 of the most innovative and original Photoshop techniques out there. From seamless double-exposures blending humans and nature, to hyperreal pencil renders, to surreal reality-bending...
The Color Replacement brush is a tool that lets you paint with one color over another color, keeping the brightness and contrast of the image. This way you can easily change the color of an object without using complex masking and color correction tools. In this tutorial we are going...
Photo Effects has become one of the most popular topics in Photoshop today. Many users find themselves eager to add that final touch to their images after applying various effects. One effective way to enhance photos is by incorporating frames, which can elevate the overall aesthetic. In this article, you...
In its September 2008 issue, Wired Magazine introduced a new headline design created by Mario Hugo. This striking design caught my attention with its beauty and simplicity, inspiring me to create a Photoshop tutorial based on the effect. While my version differs slightly from the original, full credit for the...
