Warping control in Photoshop
For more Warping control of text, first convert it to a Smart Object!
Posterizing Images in Photoshop
This technique reduces the color palette of an image to crate a posterized effect with the most control possible. This not only allows for maximum flexibility, but also the power to customize where the levels break into different color, and also allows control over the colors. Add a Black and White adjustment layer: Choose Layer
Photoshop CS3 – Rearrange your layers quickly and easily
Rearrange your layers quickly and easily. F7 | Show Layer Palette Alt+[ or Alt+] or Alt+, or Alt+. | Select a layer Shift+Alt+[ or Shift+Alt+] or Shift+Alt+, or Shift+Alt+. | Select more layers Ctrl+[ or Ctrl+] or Shift+Ctrl+[ or Shift+Control+] | Move layers down or up or send to bottom or bring to top
Photoshop CS3 – Select, group and mask layers
Select, group and mask layers. Often easier than using the layers palette. V | Selection Tool Ctrl+Click or Ctrl+Shift+Click or Ctrl+Shift+Right-Click | Select your layers Ctrl+G | Group Layers
Photoshop CS3 – Create a basic shadow based on a chosen layer
Create a basic shadow based on a chosen layer. {Select Layer} | Select the layer the shadow will be created after. The transparency of this layer needs to resemble the desired shape of the shadow. Ctrl+J | Layer via Copy Ctrl+[ | Move layer down D | Reset color defaults Alt+Shift+Backspace | Fill with black
Photoshop CS3 – Apply a filter, fade it and apply again
Apply a filter, fade it and apply again. Good combo for fine-tweaking filters. {Apply a Filter} | Manually choose and apply a filter (warning: using the Lens Flare filter may result in a swift kick to the mouse balls) Ctrl+Shift+F | Fade the filter (Ctrl+F or Ctrl+Shift+F) | Reapply filter with or without dialog box
Photoshop CS3 – Stroke a path with a customized brush.
Stroke a path with a customized brush. {Draw Path} | Use any tool to draw a path B | Select Brush Tool Quick Brush Jab | Use the Quick Brush Jab Combo to customize brush Enter | Stroke the path with your customized brush
Photoshop CS3 – Quickly and easily customize a brush
Quickly and easily customize a brush. This combo is a staple for digital painting. B | Brush Tool Right-Click and Select or F5 and Select | Open condensed or full Brush Palette or . or , or Shift+. or Shift+, | Cycle through brushes or jump to first or last brush [ or ]: |
Photoshop CS3 – Remove everything from the screen except for your file.
F, F, F | Cycle through Screen Modes Tab | Remove Tools and Palettes Ctrl+H | Hide Extras (Grid, Guides, Slices, etc.) Ctrl+R | Hide Rulers