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How to scale down shapes in Affinity Designer

Watch the lesson: Adding the final details We’ll wrap things up by scaling both the bear and the iceberg down. To select all the right layers easily, follow the steps in this Affinity Designer beginner tutorial. Step 1 On the Layers panel, expand the Rectangle layer. Select the following layers: the bear (above the… Continue reading How to scale down shapes in Affinity Designer

How to design an anti-design poster

The anti-design movement, as the name implies, is a style that ignores all rules proposed by traditional graphic design. Many artistic movements are considered anti-design, like Dada and De Stijl, due to their strong opinions on politics, society, and art. While some of these anti-design styles are rooted almost 100 years ago, this is a… Continue reading How to design an anti-design poster

Why we see ghost images: After-images and successive contrast

In this next article of our Advanced Color Theory series, we’ll discover the science behind “ghost images” and how after-image and successive contrast affect your designs.  This article explores physiological and psychological reasons for these intriguing visual effects, based on how our eyes and brain process color and value. Learn how these phenomena not only… Continue reading Why we see ghost images: After-images and successive contrast

Tips to Master Advanced Compositing Techniques

Advanced Photoshop compositing techniques Now that you’ve learn a number of photo manipulation and composition skills in the previous tutorials of this course, let’s use these four main components to practice some advanced Photoshop compositing techniques: a landscape a panda a group of fog layers a color grade This isn’t… Continue reading Tips to Master Advanced Compositing Techniques

How to add finishing touches to a photo manipulation

* { box-sizing: border-box; } body {margin: 0;}*{box-sizing:border-box;}body{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;} In this short tutorial, you’ll learn how to add finishing touches to your photo manipulation Photoshop project to create a cohesive look. If you prefer video tutorials, check out the complete Photo Manipulation for Beginners course from the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel, and if you want to… Continue reading How to add finishing touches to a photo manipulation

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How to create light and shadow in photo manipulation

There are several ways to do add light and shadow to your images, and in this tutorial we’ll focus on two easy methods. Method 1: Photoshop layer modes You can use Photoshop layer modes to add fast shadows to the fruit in our example image with just a default round brush. Method 1: Photoshop layer… Continue reading How to create light and shadow in photo manipulation

How to match color in photo manipulation

Trying to guess things like color, contrast, and saturation by eye when working in Photoshop isn’t the best option. Instead, create “color check” layers that simplify your image so you can pinpoint and adjust the different settings more precisely, without having to guess. Step 1 Create a new layer at the top of your layer… Continue reading How to match color in photo manipulation

How to create a dripping paint text effect

What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, you will learn how to create a paint-dripping effect in Adobe Photoshop. I’ll take you through the whole process step by step. If you don’t have the time to make this dripping-paint text, then Envato is the solution. This subscription-based marketplace has thousands of add-ons you can… Continue reading How to create a dripping paint text effect

How to use compound shapes in Affinity Designer

Let’s say you’ve created a couple of shapes in your design. They’re all separate but are part of the same structure. In that scenario, modifying each shape individually to produce a more complex design would be a nightmare. Compounding the shapes, on the other hand, will work wonders. You’re basically making one shape out of… Continue reading How to use compound shapes in Affinity Designer

How to Make Mixed Media Collage Art

Collage art has long been used to create a new meaning or communicate a new perspective using analog and digital materials. In this tutorial, we’ll create a Virgo-themed collage. We all know Virgos for being super organized, detail-oriented, smart, tidy, and clean. We’ll use analog tools, like magazines and scissors, to find objects that are… Continue reading How to Make Mixed Media Collage Art

All about the Jurassic Park logo: Its history and how to recreate it

About Jurassic Park Jurassic Park is a sci-fi media franchise based on the plot of the original Michael Crichton novel of the same name. Most importantly, the term refers to a series of themed movies and logos. The name Jurassic Park and the story of cloned dinosaurs have also featured in many documentaries, literature, video… Continue reading All about the Jurassic Park logo: Its history and how to recreate it

How to Extract Images for Photo Manipulation

Want to know how to extract an image in Photoshop? Let’s go to the first method we recommend: The Object Selection Tool in Photoshop. Method 1: Use the Object Selection Tool in Photoshop Step 1 Choose the Object Selection Tool and click on the object you want to select. This method works on busy backgrounds,… Continue reading How to Extract Images for Photo Manipulation

How to Find and Prepare Images for Photo Manipulation

How to Prepare Images Whether your assets are stock photography, 3D assets, or Gen AI, the ways in which you edit and composite them are all going to be the same, so let’s jump right into preparing the images. Although I don’t recommend Generative AI to make any creative decisions, I do use the generative… Continue reading How to Find and Prepare Images for Photo Manipulation

Sustainable Web Design: How to Reduce Your Website’s Carbon Footprint

We all know the internet is a big part of our lives. But have you ever thought about its environmental impact?  Every click, video stream, and even email sent uses energy. And when you multiply that by the billions of people online, it adds up to a pretty hefty carbon footprint.  That’s why more and… Continue reading Sustainable Web Design: How to Reduce Your Website’s Carbon Footprint

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How to Use Swatches in Affinity Designer

What Are Color Swatches? Color swatches are predefined color samples stored within a design software program like Affinity Designer. They act like a handy color library that helps you maintain consistency and efficiency in your designs. Differences Between Palettes in the Swatches Panel Affinity Designer’s Swatches panel offers three options for adding color palettes: Add… Continue reading How to Use Swatches in Affinity Designer

How to Create Leo the Lion Artwork in Photoshop

Today, we will learn how to create a modern Leo the Lion constellation poster design in Photoshop! We will create a more contemporary Leo the Lion artwork by adding trendy neon colors and gold leaf textures. Let’s get started!  What You’ll Learn in This Photoshop Tutorial How to create a Leo the Lion constellation… Continue reading How to Create Leo the Lion Artwork in Photoshop

How to Use Parametric Shapes in Affinity Designer

In the previous tutorial, we gave more detail to the polar bear using the vector brush in Affinity Designer. Next, we’ll add water and sky to the scene using parametric rectangles. For a complete overview of the entire workflow, follow along in our Affinity Designer tutorial for beginners. Watch the Lesson: How to Use Parametric… Continue reading How to Use Parametric Shapes in Affinity Designer

How to Create a Photocopy Effect in Photoshop

Today we’ll look at how to create a photocopy effect in Photoshop. This effect can be created in just a few steps and is completely non-destructive. The best part is you can copy it directly onto as many images as you need. 1. How to Create a Photocopy Effect in Photoshop Step 1 Let’s start… Continue reading How to Create a Photocopy Effect in Photoshop

What are experimental films? | Envato Tuts+

Experimental films are also known as avant-garde, which literally means the ‘vanguard’ or ‘advanced guard’—so people ahead of their time! Unlike mainstream cinema, which usually sticks to established structures and techniques, experimental films prioritise expression and innovation. They can vary a lot in style and approach, but they tend to have a few things in… Continue reading What are experimental films? | Envato Tuts+