A Layer Mask allows you to control the level of transparency on a layer. It differs from controlling the level of a layer's transparency by using the Opacity Slider, in that the Opacity Slider will raise or lower the opacity of the entire layer; while you may control the opacity of selected areas on a layer with the use of a Layer Mask
Last week we learned about the Spot Healing Brush. (Using the Spot Healing Brush). Today let's look at the Healing Brush Tool. With the Spot Healing Brush, you do not need to select a sampled area before using the brush. You just stamp down on the area you would like to repair. With the Healing Brush, a sampled area is required.
Two weeks ago, we talked about How to quickly Locate a Photoshop Brush. Faith A. left a comment asking, "Do you know if there (is) a way to clear the brush options? I have so many brushes it only goes up to the "s" named ones. "
After my last tut on Selective Coloring, I thought a [...]
I use a lot of keyboard shortcuts--now! When I first [...]
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For me, Digital Scrapbooking Day has always been about the special sale prices that most stores offer. But while reading the article noted above I gained a broader perspective of the day.
Last week's tutorial was Part 1 of a 2-Part answer to Debbie Rucker's question on how to make a "background paper from beginning to end." Basic Paper Making in Photoshop. Today let's add a pattern to the textured paper we created last week. This is the base paper we created in last week's tutorial.
Several weeks ago we asked you, our readers, to send in your tutorial requests. Today we will answer the request of Debbie Rucker who asked how to make a "background paper from beginning to end."
Have you seen black and white photos, with just one item in color? This technique can provide a very dramatic effect and can easily be accomplished in Photoshop in just a few minutes!
We love it when our readers let us know what they want to learn! This week Pixel Palette requested a refresher on how to create patterns in Photoshop, and we are happy to accommodate her request.
I love this photo of my granddaughter, Emily, and belated mother-in-law, Fran. Fran was in her early 80's when this photo was taken and didn't like that everyone could see her wrinkles. Let's look at a way to reduce these wrinkles for her using Photoshop.
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Today let's take a look at another way to recolor, using the Color Replacement Tool. This tool allows you to replace the original color of an image with the foreground color of your choice.
Changing colors of semi-transparent objects can be tricky. When recoloring these types of objects, they can go from vibrant to flat easily.
What is Washi Tape and how do you shadow it to make it look realistic?
Are you a person who loves to take Selfies? Do you have trouble holding your phone still and get blurry photos? Try using Photoshop's Shake Reduction in post-production to help!
A Type Mask can be a helpful tool when creating layout titles or other text. The Mask allows the area of an image to show through the text, creating an interesting effect.
I love how Photoshop provides ways for us to fast-track our work.
Here's how to save a color as a Color Swatch in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements.
Do you find yourself looking at images online and just falling in love with a particular color? Whether it is in an article of clothing, on a scrapbook page, or in a Pinterest post, you WANT that color!
Learn how to use Photo Clipping Masks! It's easy!
It's that time of year... Graduation, which made"I'm Done" the perfect theme for our newest Mega Collection here at theStudio! Gray is a neutral color, which is perfect in this collection; but most graduation gowns match the colors of a school, right? So today, let's take a look at how to quickly change the color of this graduate's gown so it can match your graduate's school colors
