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Lighting Effects in Photoshop CC

10/12/2013

The lighting effects filter in Photoshop has come a long way, and it borrows many concepts from the world of 3D. However, you don't need 3D to create some very dramatic lighting effects very quickly with this often overlooked filter. [More]

Photoshop CS6: Importing 3D Models (Onto Mars!)

16/08/2012

In this video tutorial we’ll look at how you can import 3D models and composite them on your photographs in Photoshop CS6 Extended! [More]

Creating the One Ring in 3D

19/04/2011

As a Tolkien fan, I’m always interested in the lore and art that accompany the Lord of the Rings literature. So, I thought, why not try to recreate the One Ring in all its fiery presence? [More]

Jack-O-Lantern in 3D (Part 2)

26/10/2010

Last week on TipSquirrel, I started a project to create a 3D scene of a Jack-O-Lantern, together with some spooky text. This week, as promised, we will finish this project by adding some light [More]

Working with 3D Materials in Photoshop CS5

05/10/2010

Over the past couple of weeks, my tips have focused on new and interesting ways to create 3D objects with Photoshop CS5. However, the objects we’ve created have all been a bit cartoonish, with [More]

2009 A collection of links to handy Photoshop resources.

2009 Eric started making his own content.

2010 Photoshop experts started to contribute and 'The Photoshop Nuts' were assembled

2012 Eric is a finalist in Adobe's 'Next Photoshop Evangelist' competition.

2014 The Nuts see personal success or change career, TipSquirrel limps on.

2015 Eric presents for Adobe for the first time at The Photography Show

2016 Eric leaves freelance and becomes employed. TipSquirrel looses steam.

2020 Eric resumes freelance and vows to get TipSquirrel back on it's feet

2021 Eric begins making content. No Nuts this time, but plans to have guests from time to time.

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