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Colorize A Black And White Image Photoshop Tutorial

DesignCrowd - Monday, June 6, 2016

This is a Photoshop tutorial that will guide you through the steps for colorizing a black and white image. Learn how to adjust the levels and colors to cast a vintage photo in a whole new light. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

Create a Robotic Frog in Photoshop (Tutorial)

DesignCrowd - Thursday, June 2, 2016

This is a Photoshop tutorial that will guide you through the steps for creating a robotic frog image. Learn how to adjust the layers, colors, and shapes to create a metallic effect on the frog. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

The Power Of Shading - How To Bring Illustrations To Life

Danielle Tarroza - Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Shading is a technique that allows for depth and character to be added to an illustration. In traditional pencil drawing, these definitions are created through a combination of lines, pressure, and grades. Now, with computer image programs, you can have even greater control with a huge range of tools available to enhance your designs. Read more

Simple Layer Mask Photoshop Tutorial

Jo Sabin - Monday, May 30, 2016

A layer mask is simply a way to hide parts of a picture or text. In this Photoshop tutorial you'll learn how do simple layer masking to hide lettering so it sits behind a glass of strawberries. Even though the masked parts are hidden they are still available if you need them. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

Let's Rock! Turn People Into Statues Photoshop Tutorial

Jo Sabin - Sunday, May 29, 2016

This is a Photoshop tutorial that will guide you through the steps for turning a person - our case study is the supermodel Kate Moss - into a stone statue. Learn how to adjust the layers, colors, and shapes to create a realistic effect on the statue. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

Bringing a Stone Statue to Life (Photoshop Tutorial)

DesignCrowd - Thursday, May 26, 2016

This is a Photoshop tutorial that will guide you through the steps for turning a picture of a stone statue to life. Learn how to adjust the layers, colors, and shapes to create a realistic effect on the statue. Visit blog.designcrowd.com/tag/tutorial for more helpful hints and tips to boost your designer skills. Read more

How To Check If Your Designs Match The Brief You Submitted For Your Business

Jessica Walrack - Monday, May 23, 2016

When you get designs back from a designer, it is important to know what to look for to make sure your requirements have been met, and you have received a complete final product. You have to consider whether the designer has met the goals and objectives you set out and whether they fulfilled the full scope of the project. Read more

Balancing Text With Visual Elements

Jessica Walrack - Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Balancing is a delicate process where your creative judgment comes in. Too many images may overwhelm the viewer, while too much text may make the content look dry, boring or confusing. Learn how to effortlessly balance text with visual elements. Read more

The Hierarchy of Text in Design: what is it & why is it important?

Jessica Walrack - Thursday, May 12, 2016

A hierarchy of text is important in a design as it allows the reader to understand the order of importance of the information at hand. With thought and consideration, a final design will look more polished and professional and will be more effective at engaging readers to actually read to the end. Read more

Inspiration Versus Plagiarism - 5 Steps To Avoiding Design Theft

Jane Murray - Thursday, April 14, 2016

Arguably the most important aspect of your logo is that it's yours, and not somebody else's. Plagiarism is a serious issue, and has to be taken into account during the design process. Luckily, it's easy to make sure the line between inspiration and plagiarism isn't crossed, and your logo ends up representing you and you alone. Read more

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