1. basic selection – perfect first time…
2. image cut out – cut/copy to new layer
3. colour adjustment
   ➢ option 1: adjustment layer
   ➢ option 2: colour layer
4. creating a shadow using channels

↓ download PDF: Photoshop working methods
↓ download source file (.psd)

For further tutorials on Photoshop and various techniques – take a look at the RSS feed from the PSD.TUTSPLUS website, showing the latest additions here in the right column. Here are a few suggestions.

• A Comprehensive Introduction to Photoshop Selection Techniques
• Use Over 40 Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts to Create a Reflective Timepiece
• How To Repair Scratches, Tears, and Spots on an Old Photograph
  [direct download link - TIF, 10.6MB - image © The Library of Congress]

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www.pixlr.com

This is a very benevolent act by the developers to provide such a facility and not ask for anything in return except to show some appreciation by spreading the word on facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or any other communication method you’d normally use, and in complete contrast to the large corporate software companies who’re marginalizing those who can’t afford to buy their products or the cost of the upgrades.

Animation – Inverse & Forward Kinematics

Inverse & Forward Kinematics

The tutorial relates common principles to 3D modeling. Although written prior to the AutoDesk version of Maya, the tools and techniques are still applicable, however some of the functions have been renamed and the drop down menus stripped down and simplified from the Alias version.

Mayas Blend Shape modifier, commonly termed Morpher or Morph Tool in other 3D applications, is a quick, easy and flexible way to create morphing effects. This tutorial introudces this technique on a simple shape.

Morphing (Blend Shape)

The tutorial relates common principles to 3D modeling. Although written prior to the AutoDesk version of Maya, the tools and techniques are still applicable, however some of the functions have been renamed and the drop down menus stripped down and simplified from the Alias version.

A tutorial introducing Motion Paths which are common to all 3D applications and used to control the directional movement of objects.

Animation – attaching to Motion Path

The tutorial relates common principles to 3D modeling. Although written prior to the AutoDesk version of Maya, the tools and techniques are still applicable, however some of the functions have been renamed and the drop down menus stripped down and simplified from the Alias version.

Animating the Bouncing Ball

The tutorial relates common principles to 3D modeling. Although written prior to the AutoDesk version of Maya, the tools and techniques are still applicable, however some of the functions have been renamed and the drop down menus stripped down and simplified from the Alias version.

Create an eye

The tutorial relates common principles to 3D modeling. Although written prior to the AutoDesk version of Maya, the tools and techniques are still applicable, however some of the functions have been renamed and the drop down menus stripped down and simplified from the Alias version.

This tutorial introduces another way of creating models which is much more intuitive : “Box Modelling” using Polygons.

“Box Modelling” using Polygons

The tutorial relates common principles to 3D modeling. Although written prior to the AutoDesk version of Maya, the tools and techniques are still applicable, however some of the functions have been renamed and the drop down menus stripped down and simplified from the Alias version.

modelling the queen

The tutorial relates common principles to 3D modeling. Although written prior to the AutoDesk version of Maya, the tools and techniques are still applicable, however some of the functions have been renamed and the drop down menus stripped down and simplified from the Alias version.

introduction to Maya’s UI (user interface) and step-by-step tutorial to model a simple chess piece.

modelling a pawn [1]
modelling a pawn [2]

The tutorial relates common principles to 3D modeling. Although written prior to the AutoDesk version of Maya, the tools and techniques are still applicable, however some of the functions have been renamed and the drop down menus stripped down and simplified from the Alias version.