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29 Jun

Advanced Animation in Photoshop

Animation in Photoshop has come a long way since it was incorporated into the core program. Animation took another step when Photoshop introduced the Video Timeline panel, allowing users the ability to create more complicated animation using keyframes. Recently, I...
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1 Jun

5 Ways to Increase Productivity

In almost any profession, being able to work efficiently and effectively is a great trait to have. To some, it comes easy. To others, it’s a struggle. For me, it was definitely a struggle at first. When I started Freelancing...
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23 Feb

5 Tips To Be Better Organized

As a designer, it’s common to work on multiple projects at the same time (this is especially true for freelancers). At times, it can be difficult to keep everything organized. Unfortunately, being unorganized can cost you time, which can cost...
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16 Feb

Photoshop Animation Experiments #01

Lately, I’ve been exploring animation techniques using exclusively Photoshop. Ever since the new Timeline Panel was introduced in Photoshop CS6, I’ve tried to find new and inventive ways to create complex animations. Once I figured out that Smart Objects can...
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12 Jan

Photoshop Tip: Brush-Specific Blend Modes

In Photoshop, you can assign blending modes to any layer. However, it is also possible to assign a blending mode to your Brush Tool. Watch the video below to learn how: For more tips like this, be sure to check...
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3 Nov

Photoshop Tip: Change Color of Matte

When working in Photoshop, it’s nice to be able to customize the interface to fit your needs. Depending on your project, it may help to change the color of Photoshop’s matte area (the area around the canvas) to better visualize...
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