November 29, 2023

How to Change Image Background in GIMP

How to Change Image Background in GIMP

In this tutorial, we'll learn how to change image background in GIMP. Let's get started!

August 02, 2023

Reach New Heights In Amateur Photography With Adobe Express

Reach New Heights In Amateur Photography With Adobe Express

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For many amateur photographers, it can be a challenge to find photo editing tools that don't cost an arm and a leg. Not only that, but many online resources are complicated and require a lengthy training period to learn how to navigate each tool. The good news is, there are simpler options available, such as Adobe Express. This app has a number of features similar to Photoshop but is much easier to maneuver. It's also budget-friendly, with several free tools that you can start using today. In this blog post brought to you by PhotoEffect, we'll go over a few of the benefits of using Adobe Express to take your photography to the next level.

February 19, 2023

How To Make a Multiple Frames Photoshop Collage template

How To Make a Multiple Frames Photoshop Collage template
In today’s tutorial, we will be creating a stunning Multiple Frames Photoshop Collage Template (PSD) with 20 squares. Using the Rectangle Tool, File-Place Embedded, and Clipping Mask, we will seamlessly insert and clip images into the rectangles. Get ready to elevate your photo collage game with this step-by-step guide!

February 01, 2023

Vertical Triptych Photoshop Collage Template

Vertical Triptych Photoshop Collage Template
In this tutorial, you'll discover how to create a stunning vertical Triptych photo collage template in Photoshop using the Custom Shape Tool. Transform your images into a captivating three-section artwork that is perfect for showcasing your photography skills. Don't forget to save your masterpiece as a template for future use with just a simple swap of images. Let's unleash your creativity! 

December 02, 2022

How to Make Vignette in Paint.NET

How to Make Vignette in Paint.NET
In today’s Paint.NET tutorial we’ll learn how to make a vignette in Paint.NET. Let’s get started!

August 13, 2022

How to Make a Custom Shape Contact Sheet in Photoshop (+ Free Online Tool)

Custom Shape Contact Sheet in Photoshop.
In today’s tutorial, I’m going to take you through the process of creating a custom shape contact sheet in Photoshop. A contact sheet is an arrangement of image thumbnails that is a useful way to catalog images. With contact sheet, we can automatically place multiple images in a grid. One of the tasks Photoshop can perform is the ability to make contact sheets of multiple images and print them to your printer or save them as files that can be used later. 

February 27, 2022

Wedding Photo Collage Template in Photoshop

Wedding Photo Collage Template in Photoshop
Learn how to make a Wedding Photo Collage Template in Photoshop with a four-panel shape. First, create a new document as a template so that we can reuse this document over and over, then display a grid to make it easier to create panel shapes. Next is to make a shape using four rounded rectangle tool. Finally, copy your photo just above the shape layer then create a clipping mask. Let's get started!

February 26, 2022

How to Create a Silhouette Poster in Photoshop

How to Create a Silhouette Poster in Photoshop
Learn How to Create a Silhouette Poster in Photoshop. The first step to do is make a selection on the main photo, give it a refine edge, then give it a mask. Next place the photos into the selection area using the File>Place command. Then merge all the photos into a layer so we can easily manage them. Give a clipping mask on the merged layer. The next step is quite easy, namely adding a texture photo, adding text, and finally adding a shadow or outer glow style both on the main photo and on the text.

Photo Collage with Polaroid Effect in Photoshop

Photo Collage with Polaroid Effect in Photoshop
Learn how to make a Photo Collage with Polaroid Effect in Photoshop. We will use the rectangle marquee tool selection tool. To form a photo frame, create a frame-shaped selection on a separate layer, then fill the border with white. Then give an emboss or drop shadow style. Adjust its position in the photo using Free Transform. Next we just need to duplicate the layers of the frame and adjust each position using Free Transform. As for the background, you can choose a table photo or just create an empty layer and fill it with black.

How To Create Silhouette In Photoshop

How To Create Silhouettes In Photoshop
Here's a tutorial on how to create a silhouette in Photoshop. In this tutorial I will create a silhouette of a person jumping with a house and a full moon as the background. The trick is to select the photo and then fill it with black. If you want a silhouette that still has texture, then the option is to use the Image>Adjustments>Threshold command. Let's get started! 

February 24, 2022

How to Create a Graffiti Effect in GIMP (+ Free Online Tool)

How to Create a Graffiti Effect in GIMP
In today's tutorial we'll learn How to Create a Graffiti Effect in GIMP. Free photo processing application GIMP, has Bump Map Filter. We can use this filter to create a graffiti effect. This filter will make the text that we make look blended with the background photo.

February 12, 2022

How To Make Graffiti Text Effect in Photoshop (+ Free Online Tool)

How To Make Graffiti Text Effect in Photoshop
Learn How To Make Graffiti Text Effect in Photoshop. Here's a tutorial How to Make Graffiti With Photoshop. After writing text on the wall texture, you can style the text. For 3-dimensional effects can be created by using the Move Tool. By pressing the Alt key and arrow keys simultaneously and repeatedly, we will get a 3-dimensional writing effect. And finally, for the blending mode we will use the Style blending options so that the font color we choose does not change.

February 11, 2022

How To Make a Lightsaber Effect in Photoshop

How To make a Lightsaber Effect in Photoshop
Learn How To make a Lightsaber Effect in Photoshop. The technique is simple, which is to hide the blade using masking then create a glow effect using the brush tool, and finally give it an outer glow style.

How to Add Fireworks to a Photo in Photoshop

How to Add Fireworks to a Photo in Photoshop
Learn How to Add Fireworks to a Photo in Photoshop. The method is the same as how to add a photo fire effect, which is to place the fireworks photo using the File>Place command, set it using Free Transform, change the blend mode to Lighten, and if needed, adjust the light level using Curves. In addition we can duplicate the fireworks layer to create a shadow effect of the fireworks in the water, flip vertical, give it a gaussian blur and motion blur, and finally adjust the lighting using Curves.

How To make a Face in Typography using Photoshop

How To make a Face in Typography using Photoshop
Learn How To make a Face in Typography using Photoshop. The method used here is to make a selection using the Select>Color Range command. Make a selection of Shadows, Midtones, and Hightlights using the Color Range, then make each a separate layer. The three are then copied to the text layer using a Mask in order to obtain a face shape based on the Color Range selection.

Watercolor Effect in Photoshop using Textures

Watercolor Effect in Photoshop using Textures
Learn how to enhance your photos with a beautiful Watercolor Effect in Photoshop using Blend Modes. By combining watercolor texture files and blending them into your images, you can achieve a unique and artistic look. Easily adjust the position and size of the textures on your canvas using the Free Transform command. Get creative and add depth to your photos with this technique.

February 10, 2022

Creating sticker with GIMP

Creating sticker with GIMP
Learn how to create stickers in GIMP by creating a selection, fill the selection using color we like, then adding a drop shadow filter. You can fill in the sticker using a photo or just text using the Text Tool. The sticker fold effect can be created by making a selection, cutting the selection and pasting it on a separate layer, then our cut results are rotated 180 degrees. For the shadow of the sticker folds, we can use the Paintbrush Tool. Please follow the steps below for how to make stickers using GIMP!

Gel Text Effect In Photoshop

Gel Text Effect In Photoshop
Learn how to make a Gel Text Effect In Photoshop. The first step is to create the text using the Horizontal Type Tool. We recommend choosing a bold / large font. Then set the Fill of the text layer to zero percent so that the text is transparent. Next we apply Bevel & Emboss, Color Overlay and Drop Shadow to the text. Because it will apply colored jelly, change the background that we use to RGB color mode.

Photoshop Chocolate Text Effect

Photoshop Chocolate Text Effect
Learn how to create a Chocolate Text Effect in Photoshop. Photoshop has many patterns that can be applied to text, one of which is the waffle pattern. By giving it a brown color, we can use the waffle pattern to give a touch of chocolate effect. To apply a pattern, you should choose a wide font so that the pattern in it can be seen clearly. Meanwhile, to style the text, we can use Bevel & Emboss, Texture and Stroke effects.

February 09, 2022

How to Create an Underwater Text Effect in Photoshop

How to Create an Underwater Text Effect in Photoshop
Learn How to Create an Underwater Text Effect in Photoshop. Give the text layer a hard light blend mode so that it looks like it blends with the water. Meanwhile, to create the effect of writing that ripples following the ripples of water, you can use the displacement filter. The way to apply displacement is by duplicating the water/background texture layer, desaturating it and adding a blur filter. Save this blur layer into a photoshop document file with the name displacement.PSD. Next apply this displacement file to the posts.