15 Fresh and Useful Photoshop Tutorials

Part of being a designer is keeping your skills sharp and up-to-date. Skills may span a broad range of tools, but probably the most used tool of all designers is Photoshop. In this post, we’ve collected 15 fresh and useful Photoshop tutorials to help you brush up on your skills and learn new techniques. The types of tutorials in this collection include text effects, photo manipulation, interface design, and more.

 

Simple Underwater Scene in Photoshop

In this tutorial I will show you how to create a underwater scene with some bubbles and light effects. We will use the Brush Tool to create the bubbles and basic tools and filters for the rest of the effects. The whole process won’t take more than 45 minutes and as usual you can download the Photoshop file in the end of the tutorial.

Creating Retro Folded Typography

In this Photoshop tutorial, we’re going to create retro-looking text that seems like it’s constructed using folded strips of paper. We’re going to step away from the computer a little bit and use a real model as a reference for our project.

How to Create a Photo Realistic Camera

In this tutorial we will demonstrate a powerful combination of vector shapes, layer styles, and manual drawing to create a photorealistic camera. So realistic you’ll think it’s just an ordinary photo.

Making a Book of Magical Playground Scene

This tutorial will show how to create a fantasy book scene. We will be using various advanced Photoshop techniques to make the composition as realistic as possible.

3D Water Text Effect with Repoussé in Photoshop CS5

In this tutorial I will show you how to create a water text. Even though it might look complex it’s a very simple effect. We will be using the new Repoussé then some stock photos to create the effect.

Elegant 3D Text Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create an elegant 3D Text effect using simple the shape tool, layer styles and paths.

Design a Multimedia Website Layout in Photoshop

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to use photos, brushes, and textures, and 3D objects to design a creative multimedia website layout in Photoshop.

Hexagon Bokeh Effect in Photoshop

In this tutorial I will show you how to create a digital bokeh effect with hexagons. We will use the brush engine, patterns, blend modes and basic filters to achieve this effect.

3D Layered Text Effect

In this Photoshop tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a 3D text effect using actions, basic transform operations and filters.

Design a Multimedia Website Layout in Photoshop

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a isometric microchip icon using basic drawing tools and transformations.

Create a Distressed Vector Typographic Poster Design

Starting with custom made type in Illustrator, we’ll move our vector graphics into Photoshop for some serious distressing with Photoshop brushes, blending modes and more!

The Creation of “Lost in Memory” Epic Fantasy Artwork

In this tutorial, you’ll learn the the steps taken to create this epic Fantasy Style artwork “Lost in Memory” in Photoshop. It’s a combination of a meteor effect, some matte-painting tricks plus lighting effect in this tutorial.

Create Abstract Fake 3D Objects in Photoshop

This tutorial will demonstrate how we can use the Pen tool to create abstract vector shapes that form into a beautiful piece of fake 3D artwork.

Create a Sleek and Stylish MP3 Player

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a sleek, stylish, and simple MP3 interface in Photoshop to play audio files for your Flash projects.

Create a Photo Realistic USB Cable

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to draw a photo realistic USB cable using Photoshop’s pen tool.

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