AudioJungle Wallpaper Contest Update
in News by Sean HodgeWe have a resolution to the search issue that participants have expressed understandable concern about. Also, we’ll need a bit longer to decide the winners and launch the next contest. Great job to everyone that has participated! The contest has ended and we’re working on choosing the winners.
Create a Realistic Blackberry Style Mobile Phone From Scratch
in Designing by Jeremy RouxIf you ever have to create a slick phone or Blackberry design, and you don’t feel like buying stock images, then this tutorial is for you. I will show you how to use Vector Shapes, Masks, and mostly Layer Effects to create this elegant design.
Audiotuts has Officially Launched!
in News by Sean HodgeWe’re super excited to launch the new site! AUDIOTUTS has the same setup and dedication to quality tutorials as PSDTUTS, only it will focus on audio tutorials. Check it out today and consider getting involved if you’re a professional audio artist. The site is looking for great audio tutorial writers.
TUTS is looking for a designer!
in News by CollisNormally I post all my jobs on our FreelanceSwitch job board but since today I’m looking for a designer I thought I would open this up to the entire PSDTUTS audience. In short, we’re looking for a freelance designer to work on our growing list of Eden projects with me! If you think that might be you, then read on. Continue Reading
Learn How to Digitally Paint an Underwater Galaxy
in Designing by Brent NelsonGet going with some paint strokes in Photoshop! I created a design like this for the AudioJungle Contest. The design was a lot of fun to do, and I thought you would enjoy learning how it was created. Some of the tools used in this tutorial are: Brush Engine, Paint Brush, Pen Tool, Layer Masks, Layer Styles, and more.
Create a Realistic Blueprint Image From a 3D Object
in Photo Effects by Alvaro GuzmanIn this tutorial, we’ll create a a quick mock-up of a 3D car blueprint. Then we’ll place it on an image of a drafting table. This time we’ll use a particular Photoshop 3D Render Mode to create this awesome effect. Let’s get it started!
Creating an XP Style Monitor Icon
in Designing by Václav KrejčíLet’s go back in time and look at Windows XP system icons. We’ll get inspired by an old computer icon. Then we’ll create a simple monitor icon in that style. Icon Factory is the company that created the icons for both Vista and XP Windows operating systems. Their works serves as inspiration for not only this tutorial, but many icons created today.
Best of the Web - June
in Web Roundups by Sean HodgeThere are great Photoshop tutorials, design articles, and freebies across the web this month. We’ve got some big changes coming with Plus soon. Collis gives a sneak peek at some of these changes in an interview. Also, the AudioJungle Wallpaper Contest is wrapping up. We should have the winners announced before the end of the week. Let’s check out the best of this month across the web!
The Final Stretch of the AudioJungle Wallpaper Contest!
in News by Sean HodgeIt’s here, the final few days to get your entries in for the AudioJungle Wallpaper Design contest. This months prizes are great, participation is high, and the competition is fierce. This Monday will be the last day to get your entry in. Also, thank you to everyone who has submitted contest ideas. It will greatly help with coming up with a killer contest for next month.
Create a Basic Vexel Image
in Drawing by Alvaro GuzmanThis time we’ll create a simple vexel image from a picture. Also, we’ll use some pattern effects to give the image some interesting texture. This is a basic way to create a vexel image using predominately Photoshop’s vector based tools. After completing this tutorial, you’ll become a master of the Pen Tool.
