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Convert your Text Into 3D Type Using Photoshop Repousse

Agents of Value — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:37:05 +0000

Learn how to create a 3D typography art in photoshop CS5.1 using Repousse. In this tutorial I will teach you how to convert your text into 3D type using photoshop repousse, I will also show you how to add custom texture and 3D ground shadow. Video Tutorial Step 1: Create a 1280x1024px canvas. Step 2: Double click the background layer. Photoshop will ask you to enter a new layer name, use “background” as a layer name and hit OK. Step 3: Go to adjustment layer and add a Gradient Overlay. Change the color to #2b7d92 and #032542 then adjust the Angle to 60 and Scale to 106. set gradient style to Radial. Step 4: Now type any text that you like. If you want to open your character setting just go to Window>Character. Step 5: Click 3D>Repousse>Text Layer. Photoshop will ask you to rasterize the text layer, click Yes. Step 6: Now we can start editing our 3D layer. Click “Rotate the Mesh” button to rotate the 3D layer. You can also change the Depth, [...]

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Hybrid Animal Tutorial

Agents of Value — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:05:24 +0000

In this tutorial I will teach you how to make a hybrid animal in photoshop. I will show you how to combine two different animals by using adjustment layer and lasso tool. Video Tutorial: Step 1: Open both monkey and cat stock image. Step 2: Go to our cat stock image then grab the Magic Eraser Tool (E) and delete the white background. Step 3: Now grab the Lasso Tool (L) and trace the cat’s head. When you are done tracing copy and paste the head into the monkey stock image. Step 4: Let’s make the head bigger hold Ctrl+T (free transform). Step 5: Use the Eraser Tool (E) to remove the excessive parts. Step 6: Go to adjustment layer and select levels. Step 7: Change the Midtone to .53 and the Output Levels to 11. Step 8: Press Ctrl+Alt+G to add clipping mask. Step 9: Now let’s add Hue and Saturation. Go to adjustment layer and select Hue/Saturation. Step 10: Change the settings to Hue: 2, Saturation: -62, Lightness: -18. Step 12: Press Ctrl+Alt+G [...]

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Photomanipulation Using Vector Shapes and Stock Images

Agents of Value — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:36:11 +0000

In this tutorial I will teach you how to create a photomanipulation using colorful vector shapes and stock images. I choose this art style because I was inspired by Alberto Seveso “sperm shaping” art. Step 1: Create a new canvas with 2000px width and 3000px height, now drag your image inside the canvas and remove the background. Step 2: Click the Model Layer and add a Layer Mask, after you add a Layer Mask duplicate the Model Layer Ctrl+J. Now we have two Model layer, paint the Layer Mask of the original Model layer with black and leave the opacity to 100% then go to Model copy and set the opacity to 10%. Step 3: Use your pen tool to draw random shapes inside the Layer Mask, when you are done tracing we need to fill it with white paint to reveal the hidden parts. Step 4: Add drop shadow, you don’t need to copy my Drop Shadow settings because we will change it later. Step 5: Duplicate the Model Layer then repeat Step 3. [...]

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Agents of Value Webmaster Staffing

r3d — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:22:43 +0000

Redefining Filipino Tech Opportunities Agents of Value is a global provider of innovative web solutions such as SEO / link building, virtual assistance, content writing, web design, and web development. Since its establishment in 2005, Agents of Value has rendered services to numerous clients from the USA, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, South Africa, and UAE. Agents of Value hires full-time IT professionals based in Philippines. Our customer support team will match each agent’s set of skills with your specific requirements to create long lasting partnerships, that effectively develop and market products and services online. At AoV, you can hire skilled: Web developers Webmasters Web designers Web content writers Link builders Virtual assistants Check out TESTIMONIALS from our satisfied clients. Featured Video: Website Health Checkup with AoV Website SEO Doctors More Marketing Videos

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How To Make A HDR Effect in Photoshop

Agents of Value — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:28:37 +0000

High dynamic range or HDR is a set of methods used in imaging and photography to capture a greater dynamic range between the lightest and darkest areas of an image by taking several exposures and merging them together into one image. In this tutorial I will show you how to make a HDR effect using Exposure, Layer Mask and Soft Brush in Photoshop. Watch the tutorial here: Step 1: Open your stock image then rename it to model. Step 2: Duplicate Model Ctrl+J then go to Image>Adjustments>Exposure. Step 3: Set Exposure level to -2 then rename your Model copy layer to Shadow. Step 4: Again duplicate Model Layer Ctrl+J then Go to Image>Adjustments>Exposure but this time set the exposure to 1. rename it “highlight”. Step 5: Now let’s add layer mask. Hold Alt+Click layer mask icon. Step 6: Now were going to use the Brush Tool. First set the Opacity to 10% and Flow to 20%. Step 7: Go to “highlight” layer and start brushing the layer mask with white paint to reveal the highlights. [...]

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