Showing posts with label Layer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Layer. Show all posts

Thursday, September 27, 2012

How to composite and blend images in Photoshop

Media_httpwwwfuelyour_fbbhz

A common occurrence as a designer is to receive a myriad of images and be expected to make something out of them for a client. The images may be related by subject, but they may not look as if they belong together visually. A common task is having to blend multiple images together to create an advertisement such as a brochure, a flyer, or a poster.

Create a new document. Select a common print size, depending on your intended output. Your format may be letter, tabloid, or anything else. if you are creating this for print purposes, set the resolution to 300dpi. The images below will be combined to create a composite image using different methods to blend the images together. Click on each image below to go to its download page.

Posted via email from Inspiration

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

The Master Guide to the Photoshop Layers Panel

Media_httpdesignshack_ecitb

The Layers Panel in Photoshop is one of the single most important aspects of the software’s UI. Odds are, you’ve spent a good chunk of your life staring at and interacting with the Layers Panel, but how well do you really know it?

Today we’re going to take a deep dive into what the Layers Panel has to offer and how to make the most of it in your workflow. We’ll learn about everything from keyboard shortcuts to obscure customization features. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you’re bound to learn a few new tricks!

Posted via email from Inspiration

Monday, February 6, 2012

Ultimate Roundup of 750+ Free Photoshop Layer Styles

Media_httpcdn11stwebd_iiexj

Hey everyone! It seems that we have recently lost touch with the magic of Photoshop Layer Styles, until recently that is. So, in lieu of this, we have complied the ultimate roundup of 750+ style sets for you! Layer Styles are a great resource, and can really save heaps of time when designing something. They provide a great base of styles that are easily editable later on. It doesn’t stop there, don’t forget that they can easily create web buttons, icons, and Web 2.0 Text Styles.

Posted via email from Inspiration