Tutorial

Getting Dramatic Eyes with Photoshop

25/05/2011

We can use the eyes to focus attention onto what we want the viewer to look at, by emphasising the eyes we encourage the focal point. In this tutorial we will be adding shadows and changing the colour of the eyes, to give it a more fantasy / mystical feel. [More]

Tangled Webs: Combine and Simplify Paths

24/05/2011

In previous tips here on TipSquirrel, we’ve looked at various ways of creating and modifying paths in Photoshop. Today, we’ll explore methods for combining paths using the interaction modes in [More]

Rotating The Clone Stamp in Photoshop

23/05/2011

In this video TipTorial I take a quick look at some of the parameters that can be changed when using Photoshop’s Clone Stamp Tool. In particular, how to rotate and flip the stamp. Many thanks to Janine Smith for providing the photograph. Also a nod to Gavin Hoey for helping me realise the difference between CS5 and earlier versions. [More]

Streamlining Your Lightroom Workflow with Stacks

20/05/2011

It’s a problem most photographers face on a regular basis: you’ve got a subject or composition you’d like to focus on, but because weather conditions or other variables change [More]

Black and White with SilverEfex Pro 2

19/05/2011

I currently use SilverEfex Pro, although Nik have released a SilverEfex Pro 2 which I’ve downloaded a trial of for the purposes of this tutorial. I’m still undecided whether to upgrade to the new version, but hopefully by the time I’m finished writing Ii’ll have made my mind up if I need to put my money down. [More]