Learn to Make Web 2.0 Glossy Objects Yourself
Monday, September 29, 2008
Understanding Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 4
Understanding Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 4
Photoshop Camera Raw 4 introduces important changes from Camera Raw 3 and earlier versions. This paper primarily explains these changes, and discusses some nuances of features carried over from th previous Camera Raw versions that are often misunderstood.
Photoshop Camera Raw 4 introduces important changes from Camera Raw 3 and earlier versions. This paper primarily explains these changes, and discusses some nuances of features carried over from th previous Camera Raw versions that are often misunderstood.
Vista Style Nav Bar
Vista Style Nav Bar
Create a navigation bar with a unique Vista Style 1. Start by opening a new file: 500px * 50px 2. Make a 480px * 30px selection 3. Go to Select -> Modify -> Smooth and apply a 2px radio 4. Create a new layer(Shift+Ctrl+N or Layer -> New -> Layer) and fill the selection with any color 5.Now apply [...]
Create a navigation bar with a unique Vista Style 1. Start by opening a new file: 500px * 50px 2. Make a 480px * 30px selection 3. Go to Select -> Modify -> Smooth and apply a 2px radio 4. Create a new layer(Shift+Ctrl+N or Layer -> New -> Layer) and fill the selection with any color 5.Now apply [...]
Create a navigation bar with a unique Vista Style
1. Start by opening a new file: 500px * 50px
2. Make a 480px * 30px selection
3. Go to Select -> Modify -> Smooth and apply a 2px radio
4. Create a new layer(Shift+Ctrl+N or Layer -> New -> Layer) and fill the selection with any color
5.Now apply this layer styles:
- Gradient: #313332 to #46474a
- Stroke: #676767
6. Select the top middle part of your nav bar
7. Create a new layer and make a White to Transparent gradient from top to bottom
8. Set layer’s blend mode to Linear Dodge and opacity to 35%
9. Your nav bar should look like this
10. Create a new layer and create a selection one px under the top border of the nav bar using the Single Row Marquee Tool
11. Fill the selection with White
12. Now, Ctrl+Click over the first layer thumb to select it
13. Go to Select -> Inverse and press Del while having the 1px white line layer selected
14. Change this layer’s blend mode to Soft Light and opacity to 60%
15. Now lets make the rollover effect, create a new 130px * 24px selection, go to Select -> Modify -> Smooth and apply a 2px radio
16. Create a new layer and fill your selection with any color
17. Now apply this layer styles:
- Gradient: #000000 to #2f3233
- Stroke: #0f1011 to #575858
18. Create a new layer and Ctrl+click over the layer thumb to select it. Go to Edit -> Stroke and add a 1px White border
19. Change the layer’s opacity to 15%
20. Select the top middle part of the rollover and, in a new layer, apply a White to Transparent gradient from top to bottom
21. Change layer’s opacity to 80%
22. Now let’s add some text. Using Verdana 11pt and White color
23. We need to add some separators between links. Create a new layer, make a selection with the Single Column Marquee Tool and fill it with #1a1b1c
24. Move the selection 1px to the right and fill it again with #5d5f60
25. Move the selection by 1px to the right again, and fill it with #232526
26. Erease the top and bottom parts using a 20px Soft Brush and change this layer’s opacity to 50%
27. Duplicate this layer and move it between the other 2 links
28. Your Vista Style Nav Bar is now finished!
Basics - 15 Web module
Basics - 15 Web module
Learn to use the Web module to publish your photos to a customized web gallery. Matt Kloskowski shows you how publishing to the web is a simple task that doesn't require any coding.
Learn to use the Web module to publish your photos to a customized web gallery. Matt Kloskowski shows you how publishing to the web is a simple task that doesn't require any coding.
Troubleshoot errors or freezes during installation (Photoshop Elements 4.0 on Mac OS X)
Troubleshoot errors or freezes during installation (Photoshop Elements 4.0 on Mac OS X)
What's covered Beginning troubleshooting Intermediate troubleshooting Advanced troubleshooting This document can help you resolve errors or freezes that occur while you install Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 on Mac OS X. System errors can manifest themselves in many different ways, including (but not limited to) the following: -- An error such as "The application 'Adobe Photoshop Elements'...
What's covered Beginning troubleshooting Intermediate troubleshooting Advanced troubleshooting This document can help you resolve errors or freezes that occur while you install Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 on Mac OS X. System errors can manifest themselves in many different ways, including (but not limited to) the following: -- An error such as "The application 'Adobe Photoshop Elements'...
Personalize your Lightroom workspace by changing the Identity Plate
Personalize your Lightroom workspace by changing the Identity Plate
In the Photography business, image is everything. Now you can personalize the Photoshop Lightroom workspace with your name or studio name.
In the Photography business, image is everything. Now you can personalize the Photoshop Lightroom workspace with your name or studio name.
Create a web gallery in minutes using Photoshop Lightroom
Create a web gallery in minutes using Photoshop Lightroom
Get an edge up on the competition by being fast. In this short video tutorial, see just how quickly you can get your photos up on the web in a web gallery.
Get an edge up on the competition by being fast. In this short video tutorial, see just how quickly you can get your photos up on the web in a web gallery.
Edit your Encore DVD menus easily by opening them in Photoshop
See how tightly integrated Photoshop and Encore DVD are, and learn how easily you can edit menus in your DVD project by opening them in Photoshop. Read More
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Integrating Ajax with Spry
Integrating Ajax with Spry
In this excerpt from Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Classroom in a Book, you’ll learn how to add Web 2.0 functionality to your Web pages using Ajax and Spry.
In this excerpt from Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 Classroom in a Book, you’ll learn how to add Web 2.0 functionality to your Web pages using Ajax and Spry.
Error "Installing Creative Suite 3 / Adobe Photoshop CS3 results in a conflict with Adobe Photoshop CS3"
Error "Installing Creative Suite 3 / Adobe Photoshop CS3 results in a conflict with Adobe Photoshop CS3"
When you install Adobe Creative Suite 3 or Adobe Photoshop CS3, the application returns one of the following error messages: "Installing Adobe Photoshop CS3 results in a conflict with Adobe Photoshop CS3" "Installing Creative Suite 3 results in a conflict with Adobe Photoshop CS3" Detail You previously installed the Photoshop CS3 public beta. This error occurs when you try to instal...
When you install Adobe Creative Suite 3 or Adobe Photoshop CS3, the application returns one of the following error messages: "Installing Adobe Photoshop CS3 results in a conflict with Adobe Photoshop CS3" "Installing Creative Suite 3 results in a conflict with Adobe Photoshop CS3" Detail You previously installed the Photoshop CS3 public beta. This error occurs when you try to instal...
Photoshop CS4 Video Tutorial - Tabbed Window Interface
Photoshop CS4 Video Tutorial - Tabbed Window Interface
Photoshop CS4 sports a revamped interface, which makes working with multiple images simultaneously even easier than before. Deke McClelland walks you through time-saving shortcuts for navigating the new document tabs and shows how to change the document tab order, convert tabs to floating windows and how to the Arrange Documents menu to change both the layout and dimensions of the Document window with a click of a button. (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)
Photoshop CS4 sports a revamped interface, which makes working with multiple images simultaneously even easier than before. Deke McClelland walks you through time-saving shortcuts for navigating the new document tabs and shows how to change the document tab order, convert tabs to floating windows and how to the Arrange Documents menu to change both the layout and dimensions of the Document window with a click of a button. (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)
Sound-Driven Animation After effects Flash Tutorial
Learn how to export audio amplitude data from After Effects for use in Flash Read More
Script Workbench for WebSphere Product Center
The Script Workbench, delivered as a set of Eclipse plug-ins, provides the usability and productivity improvements of a full-featured Eclipse integrated development environment. This tool streamlines ... Read More
Combining images in Photoshop using Photomerge
Combining images in Photoshop using Photomerge
This video shows you how to create a panoramic image using Photomerge in Photoshop, and you also learn how to manage layout options.
This video shows you how to create a panoramic image using Photomerge in Photoshop, and you also learn how to manage layout options.
Wacom Pen Input Livens Adobe Creative Suite 4
Wacom today announced support for Adobe Creative Suite 4, officially launched yesterday, providing significant workflow advantages and numerous ways for users working with a Wacom pen tablet or interactive pen display to naturally express their creative ideas and enhance productivity. (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) 
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Photoshop CS4 Review - Deke McClelland Reviews Adobe Photoshop CS4 On dekePod
For visually creative folks of all stripes, the wait is over! Digital shooters are buzzing with the announcement of Adobe's Creative Suite 4. And day and date with Adobe's news, electronic publishing pioneer Deke McClelland is providing a third-party, impartial, and highly opinionated five-minute review of the new software. His latest dekePod episode, Photoshop CS4: Buy or Die, shows you all facets of the program — complete with commentary — without interrupting your busy day. (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com) 
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25 Beautiful Macro Photography Shots
25 Beautiful Macro Photography Shots
Macro photography is the art of taking close-up pictures that reveal details which can't be seen with the naked eye. For example, while we can see the fly on the wall, our eyes aren't equipped to make out the fine details of the hairs on it's face. This is where macro photography comes in. It gives us a glimpse into the world of the very small, which goes largely unnoticed by us as we hurriedly shuffle through our day.
In this edition of our Monday Inspiration series we present 25 beautiful examples of macro photography. A round-up of some truly revealing and inspiring macro photographs which are sure to have you marveling at the world around you. You may check out the links at the bottom of this post for further resources on the subject of macro photography.
You may also be interested in the following related posts:
- 35 Beautiful Examples Of Rain Photography
- 45 Beautiful Motion Blur Photos
- Beautiful Black And White Photos
- (Really) Stunning Pictures and Photos
By Tim Mercer and Smashing Editorial team
Macro photography is the art of taking close-up pictures that reveal details which can’t be seen with the naked eye. For example, while we can see the fly on the wall, our eyes aren’t equipped to make out the fine details of the hairs on it’s face. This is where macro photography comes in. It gives us a glimpse into the world of the very small, which goes largely unnoticed by us as we hurriedly shuffle through our day.
In this edition of our Monday Inspiration series we present 25 beautiful examples of macro photography. A round-up of some truly revealing and inspiring macro photographs which are sure to have you marveling at the world around you. You may check out the links at the bottom of this post for further resources on the subject of macro photography.
You may also be interested in the following related posts:
- 35 Beautiful Examples Of Rain Photography
- 45 Beautiful Motion Blur Photos
- Beautiful Black And White Photos
- (Really) Stunning Pictures and Photos
25 Beautiful Examples Of Macro Photography
Eye of a Tokay Gecko
“A close-up shot of a Tokay Gecko. Their eyes remind me of old-fashioned keyholes. Thanks for looking!” The photo is taken by Alan M.
La force et la passion
“She felt her strength and passion back by 1 small drop of water.”. The photo is taken by Leon Baas.
High-Tech Jumper
“Jumping spider on a DVD reading my data! Shot with a Canon 20D with a Canon MP-E macro lens.” The photo is taken by Coder.
Bubble Magic
“Close-up of a wet leaf … taken with a Canon Powershot A610 :)” The photo is taken by Sophie.
Lasius Vlavius
“This yellow meadow ant is trying to find a way to dry ground after the rain”. The photo is taken by Leon Baas.
Flower Detail
Close-up of a very colorful flower.
Frog’s eye
Photos are taken by Justin Dotson.
Dewdrop Refraction
Taken by Brian Valentine.
Water lily
The photo is taken by Chun-Chih Fan (ddsnet).
A flower
The photo is taken by Indah Susanti.
Another vision
The photo is taken by Kristina Buceatchi.
A Flower
The photo is taken by Cyril Cattin.
Crane Fly
This insect looks like something out of a Sci-fi movie.
A flower
The photo is taken by Chan Chen.
Spider
Stunning detail of a spider.
8.365 I saw the sea
The photo is taken by Lux Tenebra.
Water & Rose
Beautiful colors.
Refracted Daisy
You can see the refracted daisy in the blurred background.
Flower in water
Amazing picture of a flower sitting in water. The reflection almost looks surreal.
House fly
Simply wonderful photo.
Red Veined Darter
Truly stunning macro of this insect covered in morning dew. Wow!.
Resources
- Closer and closer
A huge macro photography group on Flickr. - MacroPhotography.org
Articles,gallery,forum and more. - Insect macro photography
Very informative how-to on the subject. - Macro photography on a budget
Get into macro photography without going broke. - Macro Photographers Flickr Pool
- Macro Photos: No Limits
- Water Macro Photography
Related posts
You may also be interested in the following related posts:
- 35 Beautiful Examples Of Rain Photography
- 45 Beautiful Motion Blur Photos
- Beautiful Black And White Photos
- (Really) Stunning Pictures and Photos
About the author
Tim Mercer is a photography enthusiast, graphic designer, artist and blogger. His blog digital artist toolbox offers free resources to the digital artist and graphic designer as well as tutorials, artist interviews, inspiration and more.
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