A how-to is an informal, often short, description of how to accomplish some specific task, usually meant to help non-experts.
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How to get this blur texture effect in photoshop?
I'm trying to get an image to look similar to this photo:
I'd guess they took a picture of the monitor with a regular camera. But I'm more interested to know what effects / filters they used to get ...
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Exporting groups of layers from a PSD to a single PNG file using Photoshop
What is the fastest way by which I can save a group of layers as a single PNG with empty spaces around the group of layers trimmed. I know I can run a script to export every single layer to a PNG, ...
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Create a Triangle with Rounded Corners
I know you can create a rounded-corner rectangle; but, how do you create a triangle with rounded corners in Photoshop?
I am actually interested in making it from scratch, not basing it on a custom ...
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In Inkscape, how can I save colors for use in multiple elements?
For example, I'd like to have a color called "text-color" or one called "content-box-color". How can I save a color like this and then assign it to an element?
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How do I combine two objects into one in Illustrator?
I have a G and an arrow. I want the arrow to act as the horizontal portion of the G. I have it lined up but when I apply effects I want then to act in one. For example If I apply a 3d effect I want ...
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How to edit the photoshop patterns?
I wonder if there is a possibility to edit the source image of the patterns from the preset manager in photoshop. On right click on a pattern the only options are Delete Pattern and Rename Pattern.
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How can I create an abstract sea/wave effect in a free vector package?
I'm looking to create a vector (ideally) illustration with an abstract sea, much like this (not the dolphins or sun):
How can I go about this using free tools such as Inkscape?
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What copyright considerations should I take when putting work on a personal blog?
I've just started with graphic design, and I want to put some of the stuff I'm doing up on a Tumblr blog. I'm also taking some classes and doing a Certificate Program at MCAD soon, and want to form ...
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How do I create a polygon tessellation pattern in Adobe Illustrator?
I have no idea what they call this so I'm not having much success with searching. But lets start with an example with this site:
Image from pixden.com
Does anybody know how to create this and if it ...
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Adobe Illustrator error creating text constrained by shape (Area Type Tool)
I am newer than new to Illustrator, but am trying nontheless to design a logo for my friend.
The most basic of operations is to create an ellipse, correct?
I have created a circle with this tool, ...
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Making a line drawing or vector image from photograph
I'm trying to create shooting target-style single-color images from digital pictures of animals. Once I've lifted the image from the background, what are ways I could turn it into a simple line ...
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How to select a layer in photoshop?
In Photoshop, if you choose View > Show > Layer Edges, a blue border will appear around the currently-selected layer. Is there a way to make the marquee tool select that exact area? I know I can ...
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How do I change RGB value without changing the Alpha channel?
I would like to know how can I change color of RGBA image when alpha channel will be unchanged for each pixel. If I use Paint Box Tool it will set alpha channel for all pixels to constant value.
Look ...
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Create a smooth connection (blend) between open paths in Illustrator
I'm trying to connect two open paths with a perfectly smooth curve. It is an easy task in CAD/3D software, But I can't figure out a way to accomplish that in Illustrator.
The top part of the image is ...
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How to view all layers in Photoshop?
Is there a quick way to do this, for example, short key or script?
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How to space objects logarithmically / exponentially in Illustrator?
I'm working on a chart that has to be on a base-10 log scale (meaning, the divisions are at 1, 10, 100, 1000 instead of 10, 20, 30, 40), and I'm trying to make it more intuitive and obvious to people ...
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is there an easy way or photoshop plugin to distribute words in evenly spaced formation
I try to do it mostly with words but sometimes have to do it with other things too. How do you equally space out things automatically, I Know how to evenly distribute from the center of every ...
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How do you paste inside of a layer mask in Photoshop
I was trying to paste some pattern that I made inside another layer. But each time I pasted, it ended up on the layer selected instead of its layer mask even when mask was selected.
I have Photoshop ...
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How to manage game graphics projects [closed]
We are a recent game development startup company & have created a team of 7 graphics designers with a background in fine arts. We are right now in process of creating a multilevel game for iOS ...
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can i add these features to photoshop somehow…or can it be done & i just dont know [closed]
ability to arrange stuff with equal spacing based on actual space
and not the center.
ability to bring the back handle bar to default as you can do with
front handle bar when you have pen tool ...
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detailing pencil sketches on the computer
Forgive me for i'm not especially talented with graphic design. I was trying to make some icons for my mobile app which more or less is following a chalkboard theme. I thought that it would be easiest ...
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How to construct logos/letterforms with circles?
I've always wondered how to create these kind of logos - based on circles and a grid:
How do I connect the circles in the 'U' here and clean up the paths afterwards?
The connection could be done ...
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Illustrator: Border effect for a path
I'd like to surround a path with a border (see the third illustration below). However, I cannot get it done without using Path -> Outline stroke. This is very inconvenient, as Outline stroke ...
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How to edit an animated gif in gimp to include transparency?
I have an ajax spinner which unfortunately has a white background in the corners. I want to remove the white and make it transparent using GIMP. How can I go about doing that? I tried opening it in ...
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How can I get this sponging / splatter effect similar to this image in photoshop?
I'm trying to duplicate the sponging type effect of the background gold part of the following image:
Does anyone know of a tool I can use within Photoshop, or how else I could do this?
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replace single color
How do I replace a single Color in photoshop!?
All, and I really mean all, sites I find with Google either use the replace color tool box (which just replaces hue), the replace color tool (which just ...
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How to create Screenshot shadow/mirror? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to create fake reflections?
I am trying to create a shadow/mirror of a screenshot in Photoshop.. For example:
For example:
How to do this?
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Which program to use for a 3D logo
I am starting to develop a logo, but I want to know the best medium to work with. The size of the logo should never have to exceed 500 x 500 pixels, so I'm not sure if that should be taken into ...
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How do I create realistic looking gold in Photoshop?
How do you make a realistic looking Gold in Photoshop? I have tried using Layer Styles and using Gradient Overlay > Metallic Styles > Gold but at best that looks just okay and many time not the best. ...
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How to change border color of this image in Photoshop?
I have a button image in a PSD file. The image is in single layer.
I want to change the color of the border to a bright green color.
How do I do that in Photoshop?
Thanks!
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How do I preserve transparency over a 'paste' operation in photoshop?
Basic situation:
I have an image with a complex alpha channel (ie. feathered, complex non-linear edges).
I have an image I want to overlay on top of the first image using a blend option like ...
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Sharper lines in a scanned diagram
Complete newbie question here... I have a black-and-white diagram (floor plans) scanned from a printout. It's mostly OK, but some of the lines are visibly faded or blurred in places, so it "looks" ...
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How do you create a photo that looks like it is being painted?
I came across a photo that looks like it is being painted. I like the look and would like to replicate it with one of my pictures, the question is how is this done or created? I am using Photoshop ...
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What combination of PS filters can achieve this?
Is it possible to achieve this effect using a few filter combinations in Photoshop?
http://cl.ly/183m2V253O1U2u0j2642
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Photoshop: can I move the anchor location for a Canvas Resize using only the keyboard?
In Photoshop, when you change the canvas size, is there a way to move the anchor point using only the keyboard?
cmd+alt+c opens the Canvas Size dialog, and I can tab to the dimension fields and ...
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How to create this effect in photoshop CS5
First let me start off by saying that I'm a programmer and have very little experience with Photoshop, so thanks for helping me out! I'm trying to create a background for my main view, but I'm not ...
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Converting Wiki to DTP format
I am looking for a way to convert Wiki to a DTP format - what is the most efficient (fast but preserving all of the document elements) way to do that? The "DTP format" can be any format used in the ...
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Photoshop: How to save only the masked area of an edited photograph?
Question
If you have a PSD file that consists of one main mask (masking all other layers), isn't there an easy way to save just the masked area as an image?
Background
So I have a photograph I've ...
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Illustrator CS5 blend tool problems
I'm trying to create a 'chain' like pattern that arcs round using the blend tool in Illustrator cs5.
This is what I get (the straight chain is the one I would like to replicate). The blend tool ...
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How can I reverse engineer drop shadow to reproduce the same effect on another image?
I have the following image that is displayed in along similar images. Each image links to a tourism brochure. I've been tasked into adding a new brochure with its own image.
Each image features ...
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How to enlarge image without distorting it?
I would like to double the size of this image without causing any pixelization.
Can you please let me know how can it be done?
Thanks!
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How do I break apart text in Photoshop?
I have a word in a text layer in photoshop. I want each character to be on a separate layer, how can I do that?
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Any tips or resources for designing e-mail newsletters?
After spending hours in Photoshop I haven't found a great template I like. I love the design style of many newsletters I subscribe to.. including Smashing Magazine and Hongkiat.. but I wonder what ...
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put shape at intersections on rectangular grid in Illustrator
I have got my rectangular grid in Adobe Illustrator CS3 on Mac OS X Lion 10.7.3:
Rectangular grid:
How do I make it so that it puts a shape/dot/object on the intersections, where the lines meet ...
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Add gradients to an object in Pixelmator?
I'm a new to graphic design and I'm whipping up a quick icon for an app kinda thing. I created a rounded rectangle shape. Next I need to add a slight gradient to it to make it look neat. I have to ...
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How can I create 2 small circles on the left and right hand side of another circle?
How can I create 2 small circles on the left and right hand side of another circle, equally spaced horizontally and vertically just like two ears on the side of a face?
I'm using Adobe Photoshop CS3.
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Can I extract shadows from a texture to make a transparent image (png)?
I have this image:
And I would like to extract the dark parts (shadows) to make a transparency consisting of black pixels at different alpha channel values. Here is a crude example image of what I ...
