A collection of tutorials dedicated to photo effects, exploring striking creative techniques to transform images with filters, overlays, and artistic enhancements.
In this video tutorial, Marty from Blue Lightning TV demonstrates how to create a dispersion splatter effect from a photo using Photoshop. The tutorial covers the entire process, from preparing the background and subject to applying the dispersion effect and enhancing the image's vibrancy. Marty provides tips on...
As the fall approaches in many parts of the world, many designers and illustrators might already be thinking about the upcoming Halloween holiday, especially those that are based in the U.S. In this tutorial, we will show you how to illustrate a cute and scary children’s illustration using...
In this tutorial by Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV, you'll learn how to design and create a bone-chilling horror movie poster in Photoshop. Marty demonstrates how to combine elements such as dripping blood, a human skull, and ghostly, ethereal text to craft a powerful and haunting visual....
In this Photoshop tutorial by Let's Photoshop, you'll discover how to transform a photo into an impressive 3D pop-up sketch drawing. This effect makes the subject appear as if it's emerging from the sketching paper, adding a fantastic, surreal touch to your images. Using...
In this Photoshop tutorial, the author, Aaron Nace from Phlearn, teaches how to add and remove fog in your photos. The process is straightforward and can be accomplished in a few easy steps. The tutorial guides the user through the necessary techniques to achieve the desired effect. By following the...
This video tutorial by PHLEARN demonstrates how to add special effects in Photoshop using photos from the same photoshoot. Aaron begins with a photo taken for a Fourth of July sale, featuring sparklers around the subject. The tutorial covers the use of blending modes and adjustment layers to create visually...
This video tutorial by Aaron Nace from PHLEARN demonstrates how to add realistic headlights to a car image in Photoshop. Aaron guides viewers through the process of creating the illusion of headlights, starting with sketching the desired light beams and selecting the headlight area using the lasso tool. He then...
In this Photoshop tutorial from PSD Box, using the "Colors in Motion" textures pack and a model image from deviantArt or ISO Stock, you'll create a vibrant digital artwork. Start by meticulously removing the background with the Pen Tool and placing the model on a new...
This Photoshop tutorial from Visual-Pixels will show you how to create the dispersion effect in just five minutes. Begin by isolating the model from the background in your image. Duplicate the model onto a new layer and apply the Liquify filter to distort its shape. Conceal this layer and add...
The author, Photoshop Pro Help, provides a tutorial on how to create an old photo effect in Photoshop. They explain that if you have ever admired the style of vintage photos and wanted to give your modern photos a similar look, this tutorial will show you how to apply an...
This tutorial by Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV shows how to easily replace the image in the quilt without having to redo all the effects in Photoshop. Geller explains that this technique involves breaking down the photo into a grid of squares or rectangles, similar to a quilt. Each...
This in-depth tutorial by Steve Caplin of Creative Pro unlocks the secrets of recreating M.C. Escher's iconic ribbon face illusion on your own portrait photos. Learn how to manipulate and distort the image to create the winding ribbon effect, while cleverly incorporating a ghost-like version of the...
Nichole Paschal takes viewers through the intricacies of Topaz Glow plugin's blending modes. These modes change how the original image interacts with the chosen effect, allowing for a wide range of creative possibilities. Paschal demonstrates the various blending modes and strength sliders, guiding viewers on how to achieve...
Creating a text portrait in Photoshop is a sophisticated blend of photography and typography. In this tutorial by Marty from Blue Lightning TV, you'll learn how to transform a standard photo into a powerful typographic portrait. Starting with an optimal photo choice, Marty guides you through desaturating the...
This tutorial will show you how to make a photo of a model dissolving into flying particles. It's a simple process that only requires a few steps. First, the user will learn techniques to improve the colors of the image. They'll adjust the levels and curves...
The tutorial demonstrates how to create the appearance of hot steam and vapor over surfaces in Photoshop. Marty Geller, from the Blue Lighting TV channel, guides viewers through the process step-by-step. The technique involves layering various elements to build up the steam effect. This includes using blurred and semi-transparent brushstrokes,...
In this tutorial by Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV, you'll learn how to transform the material of a statue or object in Adobe Photoshop. Marty demonstrates how to use various tools and techniques to change the texture and appearance of your subject. The tutorial covers creating a...
This tutorial by Sébastien Del Grosso on 500px Blog guides you through creating self-portrait sketches that blend photography with drawing for a unique artistic effect. Using a Canon 7D and natural light, Sébastien captures his self-portraits, then prints them with a 90% white opacity layer. He sketches over these prints...
This Photoshop tutorial by Blue Lightning TV takes you through crafting a stunning portrait built entirely from words. Learn to prep your photo, create a text cloud filled with the subject's special words, and position and manipulate the text to perfectly follow the contours of the face. The...
This tutorial by Blue Lightning TV will teach you how to create a fantastical image by blending an animal face with a human one. Learn powerful techniques like using layer masks, warping tools, and adjustment layers to achieve a seamless transformation. The video guides you through aligning features, creating realistic...
This tutorial by PHLEARN will show you how to create stylized portraits made entirely from newspaper clippings. Learn how to transform your subject into a living collage by applying filters for an illustrative effect, before seamlessly integrating vintage newspaper textures. The video offers a step-by-step approach to this unique technique,...
In this Photoshop tutorial, you will learn how to transform your photos into stunning low-polygon images. The process is straightforward and can be applied to various types of images, allowing you to create captivating low-poly portraits or abstract artwork. The tutorial, presented by Marty Geller from Blue Lightning TV, guides...
In this Photoshop tutorial by Marty from Blue Lightning TV, you’ll learn how to create realistic fog and mist effects in your photos. The video begins by explaining the visual differences between fog and mist: fog is a thick blanket that obscures distant objects, while mist lingers closer to...
This tutorial by Blue Lightning TV takes you step-by-step through the process of transforming a face into the iconic makeup of Gene Simmons. Learn how to achieve the signature elements – the dramatic eyes, the demonic mouth – using a combination of layer masks, blending modes, and adjustment layers. This is a...
