PHOTOSHOP TECHNIQUES

Photoshop, arguably the most powerful graphics program available, has many built-in special effects. However, some effects are better done the 'long way," by following a series of steps involving layers, filters, etc. This page contains links to directions for obtaining each of the effects shown below. Simply click on the name of the effect (or the effect itself) to view the tutorial. While the directions given here were written for Photoshop 5.5, they can also be used with earlier and later versions of Photoshop, usually with only minor modifications.
All of the tutorials below are PDF files. In order to view and print them, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If yo do not already have it, click on the icon to the right to get your free copy.