A collection of tutorials dedicated to photo effects, exploring striking creative techniques to transform images with filters, overlays, and artistic enhancements.
In this tutorial, Andrei Oprinca from PsdBox guides you through the process of creating stunning abstract artwork. You will learn how to incorporate light effects to enhance your design, making it visually appealing and vibrant. The tutorial covers the use of several fractal images, which serve as building blocks for...
In this tutorial, Manni from RetutPro guides you through the process of creating a simple color effect in Photoshop, commonly known as the Nashville effect. This tutorial is designed for users who want to enhance their photos with a warm, vintage feel using straightforward techniques. You will learn how to...
Adobe Photoshop offers a lot of ways to apply color effects to your images. But maybe the Gradient Map adjustment layer is the most flexible and easy to use of them all. With this tool you can apply one of the many great sample gradients provided by Adobe in the...
In this tutorial we are going to learn how to give a grunge dirty retro photo effect to any image in a quick and easy way. For this matter we are going to use the awesome Perfect Effects Free Edition Photoshop plugin, which is, by the way, absolutely free. 👁️This...
Toy cameras are fun to play around with but most of them take 120 film and for a quick experiment, processing 120 film can get pricey. Also, toy cameras are quite unpredictable. More often than not, you don’t know what will come out of them nor can you get...
Solarisation has been used since the very beginning of photography but was made famous by Man Ray when he rediscovered the technique by accident in the 1930’s. The effect consists mainly of partially reversed tones in an image recorded on a negative or a photographic print. Basically the dark...
Bleach bypass is a photo effect used very often in the movie industry. It has been used in such films as Saving Private Ryan, Minority Report and many others. To achieve this effect, filmmakers either partially or completely skip bleaching during the processing of a color film giving as a...
Embraced by the lo-fi photography movement and toy camera fanatics, redscale film consists in exposing photographic film from the wrong side. In other words, the emulsion is exposed through the base of the film which acts as a red-orange filter. The resulting colors range from bright red shadows, orange midtones...
Ever wanted to shoot Polaroid again but can´t seem to find any film for that old dusty polaroid camera in your father´s basement? Well, in this tutorial I´ll show you how you can achieve that old faded Polaroid look in a snap using Photoshop´s Curves Adjustments....
X-pro (short for cross-processing) is basically developing your film in the wrong chemicals. If you are shooting color negative film you develop it with E6 (chemicals for slide film) and you will get slides. If you´re shooting slide film, you develop it with C-41 (chemicals for color negative film)...
This guide features 27 beautiful photo effects, including fire effects, multiple exposure, levitation, sketch, lighting effects, and various other photo manipulation techniques. These examples can be applied to your photos or designs, enhancing their visual appeal. While most of these tutorials require an intermediate knowledge of Photoshop, beginners will also...
Put on your old red and blue 3D glasses to revisit the classic style of 1950s 3D cinema. This tutorial offers a simple, step-by-step guide to achieving that retro look using Photoshop. In the 1950s, audiences were captivated by movie monsters that seemed to leap off the screen with their...
This tutorial will show you how to create a simple additive two color Technicolor filter for Photoshop using Filter Forge plugin. Filter Forge is a fantastic tool to create your own Photoshop filters without writing a single line of code or know how to program in any language.You don&...
In this tutorial, Simon Rudd from Tuts+ delves into the world of horror-themed photo manipulation by teaching you how to create a realistic severed arm using Adobe Photoshop. This comprehensive guide covers essential techniques such as using basic brushes and layer masks to craft detailed, fleshy stumps and sinewy strings,...
Many Photoshop beginners often make the mistake of overloading their images with multiple effects. You might find yourself drawn to shiny golden text, whimsical fairy dust, and vintage colors, but it's crucial to use these effects wisely. Combining too many effects can lead to cluttered and unappealing results....
This tutorial by Fabio Sasso will show you how to create an impressive mental wave explosion effect in Photoshop. The step by step instructions guides you through the process of integrating a person into a road scene, enhancing realism through adjustments like shadow creation and lighting effects. It focuses on...
How can we define what’s a photo effect? That was my main concern when I started scouring the web to build this list. Despite of this situation, I had one thing clear: the final result had to be quite different from the orignal picture and be recognized as a...
As a child, I compulsively painted punched eyes, missing teeth, and bloody scars on almost every magazine or newspaper photo I found interesting. Time passed, and while I didn't become a special effects makeup artist, I still enjoy a good horror movie with decent gore and splatter effects....
How about a fun effect for your incredibly boring photo albums? Creating a old comic book effect for your photos is easy and the results are visually appealing. More fun is achieved when adding captions to your photos using comic book fonts and design elements. This tutorial will show you...
This guide teaches you how to transform a photo into an interesting pattern of interweaving strips. You will learn essential techniques in Photoshop, including how to use layers, layer masks, and clipping masks effectively. The process begins with selecting your photo and preparing it in Photoshop. You will then create...
This Photoshop Effects tutorial guides you in adding realistic water drops to your photos, making it seem as though water has splashed across the image. You'll explore various filters and adjustments to create random shapes that resemble water droplets. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using simple layer...
In this Photoshop Effects tutorial, you will learn how to create an intriguing optical illusion that combines one main photo with numerous smaller images. The technique involves filling a larger photo with many repeated smaller pictures, allowing for a unique visual experience. You can choose how many smaller images to...
