Category: Tutorials

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How to create a polka dot pattern in Photoshop

If you like dotted patterns, this tutorial is perfect for you because I’ll show you exactly how to create a polka dot pattern in Photoshop. This is also a great opportunity to learn how to make patterns in Photoshop in general—with a nice, non-intimidating example! How to create a polka dot pattern in Photoshop Step… Continue reading How to create a polka dot pattern in Photoshop

How to create a gold 3D text effect in Spline

A glowing gold text effect is a perfect way to add a touch of elegance and luxury to your designs. In this tutorial, we’ll use Spline, a 3D design tool, to create a 3D text effect and bring it to life with animation, making it look dynamic and polished. Whether you’re working on branding, social… Continue reading How to create a gold 3D text effect in Spline

How to create a polka dot pattern in Adobe Illustrator

What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make a polka dot pattern in Adobe Illustrator from scratch and how to use it. What you’ll learn in this tutorial How to make a pattern in Illustrator How to make a red polka dot pattern How to make… Continue reading How to create a polka dot pattern in Adobe Illustrator

How to draw gingham pattern in Adobe Illustrator

What You’ll Be Creating In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make several variations of a gingham pattern in Adobe Illustrator from scratch. What you’ll learn in this tutorial How to make a pattern in Illustrator What is a gingham pattern? How to make a gingham pattern 1. How… Continue reading How to draw gingham pattern in Adobe Illustrator

How to create a broken glass effect in Photoshop

In today’s tutorial, we will be covering how to create a broken glass effect in Adobe Photoshop. We’ll be recreating an effect that was used on the Black Mirror logo for a promo poster, but using our own shapes and design. The best part about this effect is that it’s so simple and versatile! You… Continue reading How to create a broken glass effect in Photoshop

How to invert a logo correctly

Inverting a logo may seem like a simple color swap, but it requires adjustment and customization to maintain clarity, balance, and impact. Different factors can affect how a logo appears when flipped from light to dark.  To ensure a visually appealing and legible logo design, we must consider the irradiation illusion and shadow distortions—these two… Continue reading How to invert a logo correctly

How to draw a Hawaiian shirt pattern in Adobe Illustrator

Let’s follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to create a Hawaii shirt pattern in Adobe Illustrator. If you don’t have the time to learn how to draw a Hawaiian shirt pattern, then just head over to Envato. The marketplace offers thousands of Illustrator add-ons and create assets that you can download!  What you’ll learn… Continue reading How to draw a Hawaiian shirt pattern in Adobe Illustrator

Get started with Adobe Substance 3D Viewer

Thinking of getting into 3D design? One of the best ways to start is with Adobe Substance 3D Viewer, a beginner-friendly tool for playing with 3D models, textures, and materials in real time. No complicated setup needed—it’s just a simple, fun way to see your designs come to life. In this guide, we’ll go through… Continue reading Get started with Adobe Substance 3D Viewer

How to create a text animation Lottie

Ready to bring your text to life? In the following tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of creating eye-catching text animations using Lottie, a powerful and lightweight animation format. You’ll learn how to create a Lottie animation in After Effects starting from a vibrant comic book text effect made in Adobe Illustrator. … Continue reading How to create a text animation Lottie

Which AI storyboard generator should you use?

Ever had a great idea for a screenplay in your head, but struggled the moment you tried to sketch it? This is where AI can come in handy! AI storyboard generators can throw out fresh ideas in seconds, new angles, unexpected compositions, and shots you probably wouldn’t have thought of.  Example of an AI storyboard… Continue reading Which AI storyboard generator should you use?

How to create a cute fruit pattern in Illustrator

Creating a cute fruit pattern in Adobe Illustrator is a fun and creative way to enhance your design skills. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw adorable fruits, apply warp effects, and turn them into a seamless pattern. Whether you’re designing for digital products, textiles, or wallpapers, this step-by-step guide will help you achieve… Continue reading How to create a cute fruit pattern in Illustrator

The History of WordPress: From 2003 to today

Today, WordPress powers more websites than any other content management system. It didn’t start that way though. The initial groundwork was laid for what was to become WordPress back in 2001. And the open source platform didn’t officially come into being until 2003.  So, how does a CMS go from a simple blogging platform to… Continue reading The History of WordPress: From 2003 to today

How to make a rosette pattern in Illustrator & Photoshop

Since its development, halftone printing has revolutionized the way we reproduce images. It became a staple in newspapers, zines, advertising, and magazines, evolving into the bold design styles seen in comic books, vintage posters, and even pop art.  In this tutorial, we’ll recreate the halftone effect using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, and we’ll go… Continue reading How to make a rosette pattern in Illustrator & Photoshop

How to create a Superman inspired animated movie poster

In this two-part tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a movie poster in Adobe Photoshop and create an animated movie poster from the design using Adobe After Effects.  This is a simple and striking Photoshop poster layout that you can recreate using the steps below or easily adapt with your own choice of image. So… Continue reading How to create a Superman inspired animated movie poster

How to create a 70s striped geometric pattern

The following tutorial will teach you how to make a 70s-style striped geometric pattern using Adobe Illustrator. To double the fun, I’ll show you not one but two methods of making a striped pattern in Illustrator to help you get creative with your own 70s aesthetic pattern for your retro projects. If you don’t have… Continue reading How to create a 70s striped geometric pattern

Movie remakes 101: How to adapt or remake a story for film or TV

Adapting or remaking a story for a new audience is a bit of a balancing act, and it needs some careful thought. Movie remakes can be very successful, but you also need to be clear about the reasons for doing it and the process you’ll follow. Here are the key steps to take if you’d… Continue reading Movie remakes 101: How to adapt or remake a story for film or TV

How to create a Studio Ghibli-inspired text effect

What You’ll Be Creating Howl’s Moving Castle is renowned for its enchanting visuals and all those whimsical details that make up the Ghibli aesthetic. In the following tutorial, we’ll jump into Adobe Illustrator and learn to create a text effect inspired by Studio Ghibli’s art style. Let’s dive in and get some Miyazaki inspiration in… Continue reading How to create a Studio Ghibli-inspired text effect

How to remove window reflections in Adobe Camera Raw

Have you ever taken a photo that was ruined by a window reflection? When shooting near windows, reflections can be tricky, if not impossible, to avoid. Despite our best attempts, we’ve all ended up with photos where the glare takes over, ruining a shot we were excited about. To address this specific challenge, Adobe has… Continue reading How to remove window reflections in Adobe Camera Raw

How to create a grass-textured creeper from Minecraft

Today, we’ll be tapping into some Minecraft inspiration and creating a photo-realistic creeper! This Photoshop effect is easier than it looks, and it uses simple painting techniques to turn default shapes into 3D. You’ll also be learning how to use textures in Photoshop. What you’ll learn in this Photoshop tutorial How to make textures… Continue reading How to create a grass-textured creeper from Minecraft

How to draw Toothless in Illustrator

Fans of Toothless the dragon have long been waiting for How to Train Your Dragon 4—but it turns out, the next movie in the franchise will actually be a remake of the first part. And it’s coming out this year!  To celebrate it, let’s learn how to draw Toothless from the How to Train Your… Continue reading How to draw Toothless in Illustrator

How to create an 80s VHS cover

Let’s roll back the years with this 80s cover art! Learn how to design a real 80s VHS cover in Adobe InDesign. This vibrant 80s cover art captures the bold, nostalgic aesthetic of the era. We’ll achieve an authentic retro look that feels like something that came straight out of a classic video store shelf.… Continue reading How to create an 80s VHS cover