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How to create a page curl in Photoshop CS2

Create a page curl in Photoshop CS2

Here's Al Ward's tip on creating a page curl in Photoshop CS2. He uses the Warp command to achieve the effect. Learn to use tools like Dodge ...more

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How to use custom shape clipping masks in Photoshop CS2

Use custom shape clipping masks in Photoshop CS2

In this video tutorial you will learn to use custom shape clipping ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 1
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How to fix colorcasts in Photoshop CS2

Fix colorcasts in Photoshop CS2

This Adobe Photoshop tutorial covers using adjustment layers in Photoshop CS2 to help out a badly desaturated photo from the early '70s ...more

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How to use quickmask and enhance photos in Photoshop CS2

Use quickmask and enhance photos in Photoshop CS2

This is a tutorial in Adobe Photoshop CS2 demonstrating primarily the ...more

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How to fill type with a photo in Photoshop CS2

Fill type with a photo in Photoshop CS2

The type or text you usually include in your artwork in Photoshop does not need to be in solid color. In this video you will learn to fill ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 1
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How to apply digital makeup in Photoshop CS2

Apply digital makeup in Photoshop CS2

This is actually a real tutorial showing the steps of how to do glamour photo retouching in Photoshop CS2.

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How to replace facial features in Photoshop CS2

Replace facial features in Photoshop CS2

Using Photoshop CS2, we demonstrate how to take facial features from one photograph and drop them into another. Learn how to use layer masks ...more

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How to create flaming text in Photoshop CS2

Create flaming text in Photoshop CS2

A video on how to create realistic text with a fire and flame effect using Photoshop CS2.

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How to create an ice text effect using Photoshop CS2

Create an ice text effect using Photoshop CS2

Make truly distinctive and exciting text in your Adobe Photoshop ...more

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How to use the extract filter tool in Photoshop CS2

Use the extract filter tool in Photoshop CS2

In this video tutorial you will learn to use the Photoshop extract filter to extract images from the background. The trick works best for ...more

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How to create gradient editable text in Illustrator CS2

Create gradient editable text in Illustrator CS2

Adobe InDesign CS2 has a great feature in that you can fill text with ...more

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How to use libraries and snippets in InDesign CS2

Use libraries and snippets in InDesign CS2

Libraries have been used in page layout applications for years. InDesign CS2 has one of the best implementations of Libraries, however ...more

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How to use Live Trace in Illustrator CS2

Use Live Trace in Illustrator CS2

Live Trace is the hot new automated tracing capability of Adobe Illustrator CS2. In this Podcast Terry White will show you how to take a ...more

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How to create a glass sphere using a photo in Photoshop CS2

Create a glass sphere using a photo in Photoshop CS2

This is one of Al Ward's favorite tricks - how to create a Glass ...more

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How to customize workspace in Photoshop CS2

Customize workspace in Photoshop CS2

In this Photoshop CS2 tutorial, we'll look at how to customize your Photoshop workspace and how to save those customizations for later use ...more

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How to load & apply ActionFx Custom Shapes in Photoshop CS2

Load & apply ActionFx Custom Shapes in Photoshop CS2

The default custom shapes in Photoshop could be changed to fit your ...more

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How to load and apply ActionFx layer styles in Photoshop CS2

Load and apply ActionFx layer styles in Photoshop CS2

In this video tutorial you will learn to load and apply ActionFx layer ...more

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How to load and play actions in Photoshop CS2

Load and play actions in Photoshop CS2

In this video tutorial you will learn to load and play actions in Photoshop CS2. Actions are sets of recorded commands. They are ...more

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How to load, and use ActionFx Actions in Photoshop CS2

Load, and use ActionFx Actions in Photoshop CS2

The default Photoshop commands may not be enough for your designing ...more

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How to make a gradient in Adobe Photoshop CS2

Make a gradient in Adobe Photoshop CS2

In this video tutorial you will learn to make a gradient in Adobe Photoshop CS2. This example involves the creation of a metallic reflection ...more

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How to make perfectly centered selections in Photoshop CS2

Make perfectly centered selections in Photoshop CS2

Making selection is not always as easy as you think. This is ...more

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How to paint within a shape in Photoshop CS2

Paint within a shape in Photoshop CS2

In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn to paint custom shapes. Learn to use the brushes, Color Picker, and layer style. This ...more

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How to retouch old photos in Photoshop CS2

Retouch old photos in Photoshop CS2

Terry White found an old faded, torn, scratched dusty photo in my grandmother’s house and while most would have just pitched it, he decided ...more

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How to turn a photograph into vector art in Illustrator CS2

Turn a photograph into vector art in Illustrator CS2

Vector graphics and "bitmapped graphics" are the two fundamental ...more

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How to type on a path with a new twist in InDesign CS2

Type on a path with a new twist in InDesign CS2

inDesign has some hidden special effects that will make your type on a ...more

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How to use custom frame shapes in Photoshop CS2

Use custom frame shapes in Photoshop CS2

If you have digitized photos in your computer, you might want to decorate them using Photoshop. How about adding frames? In this video ...more

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How to use eyedropper tool with InDesign CS2

Use eyedropper tool with InDesign CS2

InDesign's Eye Dropper Tool offers more than meets the eye. With InDesign CS2 you can sample just about anything thing and re-apply it over ...more

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How to use Illustrator CS2's 3D capabilities

Use Illustrator CS2's 3D capabilities

In this video you’ll learn two facets of Illustrator CS2’s 3D capabilities. You’ll learn how to create a simple 2D shape and revolve it into ...more

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How to use layers in Photoshop CS2

Use layers in Photoshop CS2

Photoshop's layers Palette is a powerful tool that allows you do many special things to your layered compositions. In this Photoshop CS2 ...more

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How to create lace doilies in Photoshop CS2

Create lace doilies in Photoshop CS2

In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn to create lace doilies from scratch. This example requires a third-party add-on from ...more

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How to create a panoramic image in Photoshop CS2

Create a panoramic image in Photoshop CS2

This quick Photoshop tutorial will show you how you can create your own panoramas.

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How to use the marquee selection tool in Photoshop CS2

Use the marquee selection tool in Photoshop CS2

This software tutorial is a comprehensive exploration of the Marquee ...more

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How to use pathfinder to cut text in Illustrator CS2

Use pathfinder to cut text in Illustrator CS2

In this Illustrator CS2 video tutorial you will learn to use ...more

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How to use the Vector Shape tools in Photoshop CS2

Use the Vector Shape tools in Photoshop CS2

In this Photoshop CS2 video tutorial you will learn how to use the Vector Shape tools. The Vector Shape tools include the Rectangle tool ...more

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How to use Compound Paths in InDesign CS2

Use Compound Paths in InDesign CS2

One of the graphic features Adobe InDesign borrows from Adobe Illustrator is Compound Paths. In this episode Terry White will show you how ...more

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How to use object styles with InDesign CS2

Use object styles with InDesign CS2

Object Styles allow you to format your frames and their contents quickly. Also, if you ever need to make global changes you can simply ...more

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How to use PDF & print presets with InDesign CS2

Use PDF & print presets with InDesign CS2

At the end of the day it’s all about what we get OUT of InDesign that matters. Whether you’re printing proofs to your printer or exporting ...more

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How to use masks to intertwine objects in Photoshop CS2

Use masks to intertwine objects in Photoshop CS2

Let's say you are working on two antler images. Wouldn't it be cool if ...more

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How to use smart objects in GoLive CS2

Use smart objects in GoLive CS2

Chances are if you’re using Adobe GoLive CS2, you’re probably also using Photoshop and maybe Illustrator too. The great thing about GoLive ...more

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How to use the align panel in Adobe Illustrator CS2

Use the align panel in Adobe Illustrator CS2

Do you want to get your graphic design job done faster? Get your graphics and text organized using the Align Panel. It's found in many of ...more

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How to create and automate alphabet sets in Photoshop CS2

Create and automate alphabet sets in Photoshop CS2

Al Ward thinks he may be giving away too much information with this ...more

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How to create patterned backgrounds in Photoshop CS2

Create patterned backgrounds in Photoshop CS2

In this video tutorial you will learn to create patterned backgrounds ...more

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How to load and use ActionFx brushes in Photoshop CS2

Load and use ActionFx brushes in Photoshop CS2

Very often you can't find all the brushes you need for your design in ...more

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How to make a rounded rectangle selection in Photoshop CS2

Make a rounded rectangle selection in Photoshop CS2

In this video tutorial you will learn to use the rounded rectangle ...more

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How to make images fit with InDesign CS2

Make images fit with InDesign CS2

Every time you place an image in InDesign, chances are you have to execute a fitting command to make it fit in the frame or area that you ...more

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How to perform extreme makeover with Adobe InDesign CS2

Perform extreme makeover with Adobe InDesign CS2

See how Terry White takes his buddy Jack's flyer and gives it a ...more

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How to retouch photos in Photoshop CS2

Retouch photos in Photoshop CS2

This video gives another iteration of a digital makeover, using Mama's Powder w/sharpen action. This series will highlight some advanced ...more

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How to use Live Trace in Adobe Illustrator CS2

Use Live Trace in Adobe Illustrator CS2

A tutorial on Live Trace - the fast and easy, yet highly optional and precise way of tracing your photos or sketches in Illustrator CS2.

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How to use the liquify filter in Photoshop CS2

Use the liquify filter in Photoshop CS2

A video from Total Training demonstrating some of the capabilities of the liquify tool in Photoshop CS2.

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How to use smart objects in Photoshop CS2

Use smart objects in Photoshop CS2

This tutorial explains how smart objects work and how to use them to maintain resolutions of your images when resizing them in Photoshop CS2 ...more

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Holiday HowTo: DIY Felt Ball Wreath

Fed up with your boring ol' traditional holiday wreath? Ditch the greenery and go extra festive this year with this felt ball wreath HowTo, courtesy of Norwegian craft blog Pickles. P.S. You'll need ...

Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun

Incredible high speed photography, capturing bullets piercing objects (via Flickr user Alex Andrea Broderick). Previously, Speeding Bullet at 1,000,000 FPS.

Beautiful Animated Boxes Conducted by Drummer

You don't want to miss this animation. The overall concept -particularly the color, movement and sound- is beautiful. The piece is entitled "Box Animation, performed by Mike Edel, and created by ...

Real Life Plastic Green Army Man

Whether you're into cosplay or not, this life sized army "figurine" is awesome. The photo realistic plastic toy soldier was a contestant in a cosplay competition at Italy's Lucca Comics ...

I Want a Robo-Chef in My Kitchen

This year's FOOMA International Food Machinery and Technology Exhibition had a few robots I wouldn't mind hanging around my kitchen. The sushi-bot's hand is amazing... if only it could make the sushi ...

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