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How to use 3D in Photoshop, Ultimate Tutorial
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Learn how to use 3D in Photoshop CC. This Photoshop 3D tutorial shows how to use all the 3D tools in Photoshop. Photoshop is especially good at texturing and Lighting. It’s important to follow the 3D pipeline to get good results. Its the same workflow used for visual effects you see in movies and print commercials. Obviously more sophisticated tools are used for movies such as Maya or 3D Studio for games. Photoshop has a surprising amount of tools that enable us to make some pretty decent 3D work. It’s weakness is lack of modeling tools and the rendering is very slow. Photoshop is great for compositing 3D into photographs and maybe I’ll address that in another tutorial. This tutorial will show you the workflow and explain how 3D works as well as the tools in Photoshop, with my usual sprinkling of tips.
I suggest that you watch the video because there is a lot of information in it that would take too long to write it all out.
Please note, Adobe have started t remove 3D from Photoshop. Learn how to keep 3D working in Photoshop
Try to watch the whole video, so you don’t miss anything, but here is an index for you: – Geometry, 3D models 1:10 – Surfaces, textures and materials 9:56 – Lighting in 3D 17:24 – Rendering 24:15 – Animation 26:26
Here are a few on the 3D images I have created in Maya.
This is an image that I created entirely in Photoshop. The pens and ruler were modeled in Photoshop using basic shapes and paths. I used transparency and diffuse to create the markings on the ruler and you can see that Photoshop ray tracer does a decent job of rendering the shadows and reflections.
And a couple more where I used Photoshop 3D to composite 3D with Photographs.
The 3D Pipeline
The 3D workflow is broken into several stages. Each stage should be completed before moving to the next for a successful 3D image.
- Modeling: Either create or import the 3D model, also called a mesh or geometry.
- Texturing: This is where you add color, texture and surface properties such as transparency, reflectivity etc.
- Lighting: Not to be overlooked, adding realistic lighting can make or break a 3D scene. My VFX instructor used to say a well lit scene with an average model is better than a great model that is poorly lit.
- (Optional) Animation: This is where you move the scene, objects, or parts of objects. This can be done in Photoshop too. Obviously not every 3D project will involve animation.
- Rendering: This is where the computer builds the final high quality image frames and adds reflections etc. This is a time consuming task, so I suggest doing long renders at the end of the day or overnight.
3D in Photoshop
Ok, let’s get started. Follow along, everything you need is in Photoshop CC and this will also work in CS6 Extended although a few things might have changed. Its totally different in CS5.
Step 1. 3D Mesh
Create a new document. I chose 16×9 for mine at 1920×1080 (HD)
We need a model, called mesh is Photoshop. You can import one if you like. You can find 3D models at places like turbo squid, renderosity, google 3D warehouse, Adobe stock etc. we will use one of the shapes built into Photoshop.
3D>New Mesh From Layer>Mesh Preset>Wine Bottle
You will see a promo to switch to the 3D workspace, do it. You will get a 3D panel, properties panel and a viewport.
Here is the 3D workspace with the 3D model
In the lower left you will see some arrows and tools. You can use these to move around in 3D. You are in the world view right now and its like flying a drone through the scene, but you are the drone.
Choose the rotate tool to spin the scene around.
You can zoom in out out of the scene with the dolly tool.
In the top left is the viewport, called secondary view in Photoshop. View>Show>Secondary view
You can view the model from different angles here. To get precise placement of something you need to look at the top view and one of the side views.
Choose the view from the list
Click the arrow to swap the correct view for the one in the secondary view. This is how you change views (in 3D these views are called cameras).
That was the environment, world, or scene. The reason I give multiple names is because all of these features are common to all 3D packages and some use different names. Popular ones are Maya, 3D Studio Max, SoftImage, Cinema 4D, Strata, Rhino, Blender, sketchup and more.
Now lets look at manipulating the object, or model. The 3D panel is where you select different things. If you choose the model, all the modifier tools will work on the model instead of the whole scene. Choose whichever part you want to work with in the 3D panel.
Here we have selected the wine bottle in the 3D panel.
Choose the move tool and will see some 3D tools at the top. We will focus on orbit, pan and zoom.
Orbit, enables us to spin the 3D model around.
Choosing the pan tool allows us to reposition the model in 3D space.
The zoom tool is used to change the size of an object.
There are 3 axis in 3D (the 3 dimensions). They are
- Y axis: up and down
- X axis: side to side
- Z axis: (Depth) closer or further away from you.
Everything is done on these 3 axis or planes.
There is a 3D tool you can use in photoshop to transform on a single axis a time, without switching tools at the top.
Here Im using the tool to transform the bottle.
To reset everything, click on the rounded arrows at the bottom of the properties panel. Make sure your object is selected and you are using the 2nd option on the Properties.
You can select different parts of a model (if it has them) and manipulate those separately.
That is the basics of meshes, (yes there are tools to build, bend and do other things to them, (but this isn’t a modeling tutorial).
Part 2: Textures
Now we are going to look at textures, otherwise known as Materials.
Choose the Materials tab in the 3D panel to view all your materials. The Properties panel will display all the material properties of the selected object.
There are a lot of different options here.
- Diffuse: The flat color or pattern
- Specular: Hotspots to make things look shiny
- Illumination: Glow
- Ambient: adds an overall tint
- Shine: Makes an object look glossy or flat
- Reflection: Reflects things like a mirror
- Roughness: smooth or rough surface
- Bump: embossing
- Opacity: transparency
- Refraction: distorts behind transparency, like a lens
When you see a folder, an image can be used.
The properties of glass.
You can also select a pre made material. Photoshop ships with some that simulate things like glass, metal, wood etc.
To apply, just select your object and then select a material.
Here I used a cork material.
Under diffuse. you can click the swatch and add a color.
You can also use an image as a texture.
Click the folder and choose Edit texture if there is one already. (Otherwise use new texture).
A new document will open in Photoshop.
Work in here just like you would any Photoshop image, you can use photos, art, text, whatever you like.
For simplicity, Lets make a black label with white lettering that says “Label” I know, how original.
Save and close the window.
Notice that the label material has now updated to our design.
You can change the size and placement of the label by choosing the folder next to diffuse in the properties panel. Choose edit UV properties.
you will see 6 sliders that allow you to slide and scale your texture so it fits how you like.
And that’s the basics of materials.
Step 3. Lighting
I hope this tutorial is helping so far and you are starting to understand all the things you can do in photoshop. We have now built our scene, its time to light and render it. (we will get to animation at the end).
Choose the lighting tab in the 3D panel.
You will see a light. You can drag on the widget to reposition the light.
To create a light, go to the 3D panel and choose the light at the bottom. A new light will be created.
There are 3 types of lights in photoshop
- Point: Like a lightbulb, omni directional.
- Spot: A beam of light, illuminates in front only
- Infinite: single directional light, like the sun
You can change things in the properties panel, such as add a color to a light, or change its brightness (intensity).
You can also add or remove a shadow and control its softness. (a soft shadow will take a lot longer to render than a hard edged shadow).
Positioning the lights
When you are positioning the lights, its a good idea to use the top down view (in the secondary view panel) to position the light, as its impossible to tell the true position in a perspective view.
Once you have positioned the light, change its height using the side or front view.
Lets add a spot light. This type of light has more options, so it will be useful to you, for us to examine it.
Choose. new spotlight from the 3D panel.
You can position the light using the manipulation tools. They work the same way as they do for other objects such as models.
Here are a couple of tips to help you position the beam of light.
With the light selected: Hold down the alt/Option key and click on your object. This will aim the light at the place you click.
Hold down the Shift key and drag on the shadow to reposition the light. There are also other tips in the video at the top of the page.
There is also a manipulator tool for the light. Click on the little white circle with the light symbol to activate it.
Once you have positioned the light, you can adjust the intensity and even add a color of you like.
You will see 2 rings around the light.
- Cone: Outside ring
- Hotspot: Inside ring
By adjusting these rings, you can make the beam of light have a hard or soft edge. A larger gap between the rings will produce a softer edge to the light.
Step 4 Rendering
Now we come to the final stage, unless you are doing animation, then you would do the animation first and then come back to this step.
Even if you are going to animate, its best to render a single frame first just to check everything looks right.
We are working with 3D in draft resolution for faster performance. When we render, Photoshop uses Ray Tracing to build the image and add all the reflections and other goodies.
Here is an image before rendering.
You can see a final rendered scene here. Notice the transparency, reflection, shadow and refraction look much better when the scene is rendered.
To render choose the render button at the bottom of the 3D panel. The keyboard shortcut Shift+Alt+Ctrl+R (Shift+Option+Cmd+R on mac) will work great too.
You can save time by spot checking parts of your image. If you use the marquee tool to make a selection,Photoshop will render just within that selection.
Rendering settings.
At the time of this writing, the help files on Photoshop are outdated for render settings, so this is the most up to date info available.
In the 3D panel click on Scene to show the render settings in Properties.
You will see a preset drop down.
Default is Ray tracing, and there are lots of other options that do different things which you can try if you like.
To change more render settings, choose Environment from the 3D panel. You will get IBL (Image Based Lighting) among other preferences.
This is where you control global shadows and ground plane.
Photoshop>Preferences>3D is where you can change the shadow and ray tracing quality.
5. 3D animation
Now it’s time to make things move. I have some other tutorials where I show you animation in Photoshop, such as my Star Wars text , spinning cube , or video tutorial.
Choose window>Timeline
Click the button in the middle of the timeline to create a timeline.
You will see a list of all the properties in your 3D image. Any property with a stopwatch next to it can be animated.
Scroll down to meshes and open it up.
Lets start by animating the top of the bottle.
Choose the mesh for the bottle top. Click on the stopwatch to set the starting keyframe. (Animation will be created between 2 keyframes).
Drag the playhead forward in time.
Slide the bottle top up by clicking on the y axis arrow (shown earlier in this tutorial, or watch the video to really see it in motion. The animation section begins at 26:26).
When you release the mouse, a new keyframe will be created.
Press the play button or hit the spacebar to see the animation.
Let’s add a second animation of the bottle falling over.
Right now, we need to combine the bottle and the label so that they move together.
Select both the bottle and label in the 3D panel Click on bottle. Hold Shift and click on label in the panel.
Right click and choose Group objects.
The group will be called New Group. Find it in the timeline.
Move the playhead to the starting position and click the stopwatch by the new Group.
Move the playhead to the ending position.
Use the rotate tool to rotate the bottle. A keyframe will be created.
Hot the spacebar to view the playback.
When you want to render an animation, you will do it differently than the render button.
Choose File>Export>Render Video
Choose to export an image sequence or as a video.
Choose the format H.264, the presets will work really well, Current Settings High Quality will give a nice quality video.
Choose the 3D quality. Before you press render, make sure you don’t need your computer for a while, leaving it overnight at bedtime is a good option, as this will take a long time.
Alright! You now enough about 3D in Photoshop to get busy creating. Best of luck!
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15 responses to “How to use 3D in Photoshop, Ultimate Tutorial”
Wow – thank u for such extensive and well detailed lesson. Thank u!!
Finally, 3D widgets etc. are explained in away that I now feel so much more comfortable with. Thanks Colin.
Thanks Colin , I know a little about 3d but didn’t have a clue you could do that work in photoshop, I’ll work on it . What else does photo shop do , can it make the tea too !
Only coffee, its working on tea 😉
Fabulous tutorial, as they all have been. I would love to see you develop a course, starting at the very simple basics as you have done here, and building up to the more advanced. I would buy it instantaneously. I have watched your tutorials every week for years and have learned so much from them. You are a marvelous teacher explaining the difficult in an easy to understand and easy to follow manner. Kudos to you!
Absolutely fantastic, I have never used three D in Photoshop but I will now. Thank you Phil.
I NEVER knew I could do this in Photoshop. Freakin’ GREAT Vid…
This great, thank you! Quick question, the ground plane seems straight forward but, what if you need to put the word a big 3D sign on the side of a building or picture frame on the wall and have the light actually cast shadows on the wall not ground? Of course, the background would be a perspective photo of a building or interior. Thank you again!
This is a great tutorial. I’ve been using Photoshop for years to create 3D objects & learned something new about lighting today! Thank you! P.S. Can Photoshop’s bump texture alter the exterior shape of any object, like going beyond the smooth surface of a sphere?
you explain how to save render presets: what if you have multiple meshes in the same document and want to use the same scene/lighting etc across each of them, iE: a row of bottles with different shapes and labels?
You can add multiple objects to a scene
How do you make a custom shape in 3d in Photoshop? Like, if I want to make a 3d furniture object to import to Dimensions? I can’t find any relevant tutorials.. Everything is about round objects ..ALso, never done anything in 3d from scratch so any advice is welcome. Thank you
It’s very difficult. Photoshop has limited modeling tools. It can be done, but it’s better to build the models in a different program or get them from other places and bring them into Photoshop. But you could build furniture our of boxes and stuff.
If you check out Stephen Burns course on 3D in our premium tutorials, he shows how to make things in Photoshop.
All I want to do is ‘render a video’ like I used to in export? Why has that option gone?
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Understand and display 3D files
Photoshop lets you position and animate 3D models, edit textures and lighting, and choose from several render modes.
3D fundamentals
3D files consist of the following components:
Provide the underlying structure of a 3D model. A mesh is often visualized as a wireframe, a skeletal structure built from thousands of individual polygons. A 3D model always has at least one mesh, and may combine multiple meshes. In Photoshop you can view meshes in a variety of render modes, and manipulate meshes independently of each other. While you can’t alter the actual polygons in a mesh, you can change its orientation and transform it by scaling along different axes. You can also create your own 3D meshes, using pre-supplied shapes or by converting existing 2D layers. See 3D Mesh settings .
To edit the polygon mesh of the 3D model itself, you must use a 3D authoring program.
A mesh can have one or more materials associated with it, which control the appearance of all or part of the mesh. The material in turn relies on subcomponents called texture maps, whose cumulative effect creates the appearance of a material. The texture map itself is a 2D image file that creates various qualities such as color, pattern, shininess, or bumpiness. A Photoshop material can use up to nine different texture map types to define its overall appearance. See 3D Materials settings .
Types include Infinite, Spot, Point lights, as well as Image-based lights that wrap around a scene. You can move and adjust color and intensity of existing lights, and add new lights to your 3D scene. See 3D Lights settings .
Open a 3D file
Photoshop can open the following 3D formats: DAE (Collada), OBJ, 3DS, U3D, and KMZ (Google Earth).
Do one of the following:
To open a 3D file on its own, choose File > Open, and select the file.
To add a 3D file as a layer in an open file, choose 3D > New Layer From 3D File, and then select the 3D file. The new layer reflects the dimensions of the open file and presents the 3D model over a transparent background.
3D performance and display preferences
Choose Edit > Preferences > 3D (Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences 3D (Mac OS).
For information about options, hover the pointer over them, and read the Description section at the bottom of the dialog box.
3D object and camera tools
The 3D object and camera tools become active when a 3D layer is selected. Use the 3D object tools to change the position or scale of a 3D model; use the 3D camera tools to change the view of the scene. If your system supports OpenGL, you can also use the 3D Axis to manipulate 3D models and cameras. See Using the 3D Axis .
Move, rotate, or scale a model with 3D object tools
You can use the 3D object tools to rotate, reposition, or scale a model. While you manipulate the 3D model, the camera view remains fixed.
A. Return to initial object position B. Rotate C. Roll D. Pan E. Slide F. Scale G. Position menu H. Save current position I. Delete current position J. Position coordinates
In the Tools panel, click a 3D object tool, and hold down the mouse button to select from the following types:
Hold down Shift as you drag to constrain the Rotate, Pan, Slide, or Scale tool to a single direction of movement.
Drag up or down to rotate the model around its x-axis, or side to side to rotate it around its y axis. Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you drag to roll the model.
Drag side to side to rotate the model around its z axis.
Drag side to side to move the model horizontally, or up or down to move it vertically. Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you drag to move in the x/z direction.
Drag side to side to move the model horizontally, or up or down to move it closer or farther away. Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you drag to move in the x/y direction.
Drag up or down to scale the model larger or smaller. Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you drag to scale in the z direction.
To numerically adjust position, rotation, or scaling, enter values on the right side of the options bar.
Move the 3D camera
Use the 3D camera tools to move the camera view while leaving the position of the 3D object fixed.
A. Return to initial camera position B. Rotate C. Roll D. Pan E. Walk F. Zoom G. View menu H. Save current camera view I. Delete current camera view J. Camera position coordinates
In the Tools panel, click a 3D camera tool, and hold down the mouse button to select from the following types:
Hold down Shift as you drag to constrain the Rotate, Pan, or Walk tools to a single direction of movement.
Drag to orbit the camera in the x or y direction. Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you drag to roll the camera.
Drag to roll the camera.
Drag to pan the camera in the x or y direction. Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you drag to pan in the x or z direction.
Drag to walk the camera (z translation and y rotation). Hold down Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) as you drag to walk in the z/x direction (z translation and x rotation).
Drag to change the field of view of the 3D camera. Maximum field of view is 180.
Perspective Camera (Zoom only)
Displays parallel lines converging to vanishing points.
Orthographic Camera (Zoom only)
Maintains parallel lines without convergence. Displays the model in accurate scale view without any perspective distortion.
DOF (Zoom only)
Sets depth of field. Distance determines how far the in-focus field is from the camera. Blur obscures the remainder of the image.
Animate DOF to simulate camera focusing effects.
In the options bar, numeric values show the x, y, and z position of the 3D camera. You can also edit these values manually to adjust the camera view.
Change or create 3D camera views
Select a preset camera view of the model from the View menu.
All preset camera views use orthographic projection.
To add a custom view, place the 3D camera in the desired position using the 3D camera tools, then click Save in the options bar.
The 3D Axis shows the current X, Y, and Z-axis orientation of models, cameras, lights, and meshes in 3D space. It appears when you select any 3D tool, providing an alternative way to manipulate the selected item.
A. Selected tool B. Minimize or maximize 3D Axis C. Move item along axis D. Rotate item E. Compress or elongate item F. Resize item
OpenGL must be enabled to display the 3D Axis.
Show or hide the 3D Axis
Choose View > Show > 3D Axis.
Minimize, restore, move, or resize the 3D Axis
Move the pointer over the 3D Axis to display the control bar.
To move the 3D Axis, drag the control bar.
To minimize, click the minimize icon.
To restore to normal size, click the minimized 3D Axis.
To resize, drag the zoom icon.
Move, rotate, or scale selected items with the 3D Axis
To use the 3D Axis, move the mouse pointer over an axis control to highlight it, and then drag as follows:
Available axis controls vary depending upon the current editing mode (object, camera, mesh, or light).
To move the selected item along the X, Y, or Z-axis, highlight the conical tip of any axis. Drag in either direction along the axis.
To rotate the item, click the curved rotation segment just inside an axis tip. A yellow circle appears showing the rotation plane. Drag in a clockwise or counterclockwise circle around the 3D Axis center. To rotate more gradually, move the mouse farther away from the center of the 3D Axis.
To resize the item, drag the center cube in the 3D Axis up or down.
To compress or elongate the item along an axis, drag one of the colored transform cubes either toward or away from the center cube.
To constrain movement to an object plane, move the mouse pointer into the area where two axes intersect, near the center cube. A yellow plane icon appears between two axes. Drag in any direction. You can also move the pointer over the lower part of the center cube to activate the plane icon.
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Are you looking for a way to make your images pop off the screen? If so, let’s create a 3D effect in Photoshop . It is so quick and easy, even for a Photoshop beginner . In this step-by-step Photoshop tutorial , I will show you the secret. It is so easy that you can do it with just a few clicks. It will take you less than a minute and it even works on video.
What is a 3D Effect in Photoshop?
It is simple to create a 3D picture in Photoshop. The 3D effect is powerful. But your brain does all the work. In this step-by-step tutorial , we will work with an image. We use a different approach when creating 3D text in Photoshop. We will cover this in another tutorial.
Step 1. Open an Image in Adobe Photoshop
Step 2. Duplicate Layer
Step 3. Open the Layer Style Dialog Box
Step 4. Turn off the Green and Blue Channels
Step 5. Move the 3D Layer
Step 6. Crop the Image
Conclusion
In this Photoshop tutorial, we made an image pop off the page with a cool retro 3D movie effect. We isolated the red color channel and offset a copy of the picture. The result screams retro 3D. The 3D effect in Photoshop is easy to get, but you look like an Adobe Photoshop master. To see your 3D effect in action, grab a pair of red-cyan 3D glasses . Try out The Magical Photography Spellbook e-book to create more vivid and vibrant shots!
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The 60+ Best Photoshop Tutorials for Digital Artists
For most professional designers, Photoshop is the tool of choice. While there are other editors out there that offer similar functionality, none can match the popularity or the massive, passionate community that Photoshop enjoys. The application is ubiquitous in the design world, and with good reason.
The true power of Photoshop is the vast community that has formed around it. This community is where the software’s true power lies, with designers, photographers, and creative authors sharing their knowledge, techniques, and resources freely. These tutorials and resources are invaluable for anyone looking to learn new skills and techniques in Photoshop, and they make it easy to master even the most complex tasks.
This collection of Photoshop tutorials focuses on helping artists, illustrators, and designers learn how to use Photoshop to create digital art, covering topics like photo manipulation, digital painting, and graphic design. They all provide step-by-step instructions and may be written articles, video tutorials, or online courses.
So if you’re a designer, photographer, or anyone looking to unleash their creativity with Photoshop, don’t hesitate to jump in and explore. With its massive community, endless possibilities, and unrivaled power, Photoshop is the ultimate tool for anyone looking to create stunning visuals and bring their ideas to life.
Painting Photoshop Tutorials
How to create a colorful fantasy digital painting.
You don’t have to grab an easel to create a beautiful fantasy painting. This Photoshop tutorial will help you get started without a sketch and only with basic brushes . It outlines and clarifies all the steps you need to take to understand digital painting and create beautiful artwork.
The Making of Seance
Learn how to conjure contrasting images that convey dark and moody atmospheres with this Photoshop tutorial. The artist walks you through their brainstorming, as well as the creation of the painting, so you understand what factored into their decisions and apply it to your own ideas.
How to Paint a Castle in Photoshop
Don’t let your lack of painting skills stop you from creating exquisite artwork. This Photoshop tutorial will help you paint a hyper-realistic castle picture using Photoshop tools.
How to Create a Two-Faced Digital Painting
If you want to add more fantasy and dynamism to your Photoshop designs, this Photoshop tutorial is an excellent place to start. While the end goal is to help you create your own version of Two-Face, a Batman villain, you’ll learn a lot about creating multifaceted Photoshop artwork.
How to Create a Professional Portrait in Photoshop
This Photoshop tutorial will help you create beautiful digital paintings by taking you through the process of creating a portrait. From starting with lighting focal points to shading and coloring (and more), you’ll find out everything you need to know to start working on your own fantastic ideas.
How to Create a Color Inked Line Art
This tutorial is great if you already have some sketches you would like to digitalize! It’ll help you create color-inked line art. All you need is a sketch, and the tutor will walk you through isolation, cleanup, flattening, coloring, and other aspects of digitalizing your drawings in Photoshop.
How to Create a Photorealistic Electric Guitar
If you follow all the instructions in this tutorial, you’ll learn not only how to draw a photo-realistic electric guitar in Photoshop but also which tools you can use to create more drawings in the future. The author outlines all the steps precisely and offers helpful tips.
How to Create a Retro Illustration
We’ll never stop loving retro. If you’re fascinated with retro illustrations, check out this tutorial! The author will help you transform rough sketches into retro artwork with textures, brushes, shading, layers, and more! This step-by-step retro illustration tutorial is easy to follow and guarantees fantastic results.
How to Create a Medieval Battle Axe
Another entry in the Digital Art for Beginners series, this tutorial will teach you how to draw a medieval battle axe in Photoshop. You’ll also learn a lot about matte paintings and producing your own concept art so that your results reflect the vision you started with.
How to Create a Cute and Scary Children’s Illustration
This tutorial is perfect for Halloween art! You’ll learn how to create this cute and scary children’s illustration in Photoshop by using different pen and brush techniques, as well as shading and layers. You’ll also learn how to give your illustrations a 3D-like feel.
How to Create an Automobile Illustration From Scratch
Learn how to create an automobile illustration from scratch with this Photoshop tutorial. You’ll need a stock photo, and from there, the author will take you through turning your stock photo into a work of art with layer styles, perspectives, shadows, and other Photoshop tools.
Creating ‘Broken Link’
If you already know quite a bit about Photoshop tools like radial gradients and clipping masks, this tutorial is an excellent opportunity to improve your skills. Make sure you use a tablet while using it! You’ll learn how to create the title illustration with the right Photoshop features.
How to Undress a Giraffe in Photoshop
If you love exciting photo manipulations, this tutorial is a great way to start making your own. You’ll learn how to create realistic photo manipulations like this one that undresses a giraffe and then has it iron its coat. Brush up on your clipping mask and pattern skills!
How to Create a Glowing Light Painting Effect
Is there anything cooler than neon and glowing lights? If you’d like to create interesting radiant light paintings, make sure you check out this Photoshop tutorial. It shows you how to use brushes, layers, and other tools to create similar artwork. It’s easier than you think!
How to Create an Underwater Vector-Style Illustration
Create a quirky and dynamic vector-style illustration with some help from this tutorial. It’s best to use a tablet for this one, but you don’t need Illustrator. This tutorial will show you how to create beautiful illustrations with Photoshop, starting with the sketch.
The Making of Knight
The Making of Knight is an excellent tutorial if you have already tried your hand at painting in Photoshop. This tutorial has the painting creator explain the process, from selecting brushes and color palettes to painting methods that make all the elements work seamlessly to deliver beautiful artwork.
How to Create a Dragon from a Hamburger
Not only will you learn how to draw dragons, but you’ll also learn how to give them a realistic texture with hamburger texture overlays and other tricks. This is a fun tutorial that will help you produce more realistic and engaging paintings with Photoshop!
How to Create the Captain America Shield
Create a realistic shield with this Captain America tutorial for Photoshop. From sketching and selecting brushes to using textures and giving different layers of realistic shadings, this tutorial will help you create more photo-realistic designs in the future. Incredibly detailed and full of valuable tips, this tutorial is an excellent choice!
How to Create a Digital Painting
In this tutorial, the artist takes you through the process of painting beautiful scenery in Photoshop. In addition to helping you create similar paintings, this tutorial will also give you workflow tips, help you understand and create seamless compositions, and show you how to spot mistakes in your digital paintings.
How to Create a Detailed Vintage TV from Scratch
If you love vintage aesthetics, you’ll love this detailed vintage TV tutorial, too! The author will show you how to create a photo-realistic vintage TV in Photoshop from scratch (and without using a photo to paint over). You’ll even learn how to create a realistic reflection!
How to Create a Cinematic Aerial Scene
You don’t need a film crew to create a cinematic aerial scene. All you need is to follow this step-by-step tutorial! You’ll use a few stock photos, and the author will teach you which settings you need to use and how to create similar works.
The Making of Hellboy
This is a great Photoshop tutorial, even if you don’t want to paint this particular superhero. The tutorial will show you how to compose a sketch and turn it into a digital painting, from creating your background to giving the original drawing a signature digital art feel.
How to Paint a Surreal Scene
If you want to learn how to paint surrealist scenes in Photoshop, you’ll love this tutorial! It’s incredibly simple and easy to follow. You’ll learn how to use brush dynamics, use gradient palettes, and add the proper lighting, so your result looks fantastical.
How to Create a Stunning Dragon Attack with 3D Features
Get ready to add more action to your standard drawings with this stunning dragon attack scene with enhanced 3D features. You’ll learn how to simulate video game scenery with battle scenes, photo-realistic robots, explosions, and more. It’s a great way to improve your skillset!
How to Create Stunning Comic Book Fan Art Illustrations
Comic book style never goes – well, out of style. It’s fun, engaging, and dynamic, and you’ll learn how to emulate it with this simple Photoshop tutorial. The goal is to create life-like materials with precise shadows, mid-tones, and highlights, and the author helps you get there!
Photo Composition Photoshop Tutorials
How to create a futuristic composition.
If you love creating a particular mood in your materials, take a look at this tutorial! Not only will you create a futuristic composition, but you’ll also learn how to add mood to your Photoshop designs with a variety of tools at your disposal.
How to Create a Horror Movie-Themed Photo Composition
You don’t need an elaborate set to create a scary photo. This tutorial will help you get the same results with stock photos and Photoshop. You’ll learn to use the right light balance and depth to blend the different assets and get believable results.
How to Create an Awesome Splashing Sneaker
Splash effects always add extra vibrancy to photos and designs. If you haven’t used them yet, this tutorial will show you everything you need to know. You’ll learn to work with different layers, textures, and gradient maps to add a splashing effect to common objects.
How to Create a Glass Egg in Photoshop
Turn a regular egg into a beautiful glass masterpiece with some help from this tutorial. It’ll show you how to start with a stock photo and transform it into an engaging work of art. You’ll learn how to use the Photoshop wrap tool and layers.
How to Create a Highly Detailed Steampunk Insect
Nothing says retro-nostalgia like steampunk, and this tutorial shows you how to transform a garden-variety insect into an interesting steampunk version of it. You’ll learn how to extract parts of other images and blend them with your original image seamlessly.
How to Create a Unique Wooden Face
Create a surrealist painting of a wooden face with lava, metal, and water effects. This is an all-encompassing tutorial, so you’ll learn plenty about working with different textures and Photoshop effects.
Drawing Photoshop Tutorials
How to draw a leica camera.
Create a photo-realistic Leica camera from scratch in Photoshop! This tutorial is really fun and takes you through all the basics of photo-realistic image creation with just a single app (and 150 tutorial steps).
How to Create a Realistic Shoelaces From Scratch
Sometimes you just don’t want to use stock photos or take your own photos, and that’s okay! It’s why this tutorial shows you how to create realistic shoelaces in Photoshop. You’ll apply the knowledge you’ve gained to your other projects.
How to Create a Photo-Realistic Broken Egg
There’s no need to get your kitchen dirty just to take a photo of a broken egg with its yolk inside. Instead, you can turn to Photoshop and this simple tutorial that shows you how to accomplish the same effect without making a mess.
Photo Manipulation Photoshop Tutorials
The making of the futuristic city.
In this tutorial, the artist shows you how they’ve created the painting of a futuristic city. They’ll show you how to work with a photo as a reference and then transform it into a painting, create an atmosphere, and add details to make it your own.
How to Create a Human Disintegration Effect
If you’ve been eyeing disintegration effects for a while, this tutorial shows you how to replicate them for your own designs. You’ll work with stock elements and then learn how to adapt them to fit your desired mood, as well as create the effect of disintegration.
How to Create a Realistic Laser Beam Effect
If you love video game visuals, you’ll love this laser beam Photoshop tutorial inspired by Battlefield 3 cover art. Even if you’re not a PS pro, you’ll be able to follow this tutorial. You’ll work with different features to create the effect.
How to Create a Chaotic Disintegration Effect on a Face
Create a chaotic (but geometrically pleasing) effect of disintegration with the help of this tutorial. From working with shattered glass brushes to blending the image of the face and creating the effect of chaotic disintegration, this tutorial covers everything! It’s an excellent way to improve your Photoshop skills.
How to Create an Amazing Mechanical Horse
Photoshop is perfect for photo manipulations, so check out this tutorial. It’ll show you how to create a mechanical horse with different stock assets and blend them together, so you get a fascinating result. It’s detailed and easy to follow!
How to Create a Night Light
Learn how to work with different textures, brushes, and stock packs to create a beautiful night light painting in Photoshop. The author offers plenty of helpful advice to help you understand how every step contributes to the result. You’ll also learn how to blend different assets perfectly.
How to Create a Dark Statue with 3D Tentacles
Art is the language of fantasy, and this tutorial helps you convey a dark and enthralling atmosphere with Photoshop. If you don’t have Cinema 4D, you can download the 3D tentacles and then follow the rest of the tutorial to create an incredibly detailed and moody image.
How to Create a Futuristic Abstract Portrait
Add a dash of futurism to your portraits with the help of this Photoshop tutorial. You’ll learn to work with different effects and adjust layers to create this cosmically futuristic scene. You’ll also learn how to retrofit paint splatter to create a splatter effect.
How to Create a Dark, Supernatural Magic Figure
If you already have experience with Photoshop and photo manipulations, this tutorial is a great way to improve your skills further. You’ll create this dark and dramatic scene of a supernatural figure using masking, vexel art hair, and other handy Photoshop features for photo manipulation and retouching.
How to Create a Stunning Product Shot Using Professional Lighting Effects
If you want to improve your product photography editing process, you’ll love this tutorial! It’ll help you create dynamic lighting effects like a true pro. The tutorial walks you through all the aspects you need to understand in order to create similar images in the future.
How to Create a Beautiful Surreal Night Photo Manipulation
Create dreamlike and breathtaking scenes with this comprehensive Photoshop tutorial. The author shows you how to use and blend different stock assets to create a coherent image. From there, you’ll learn how to create a photo manipulation that’s dreamy and realistic at the same time.
How to Create a Fictional Arctic Snow Frog in Photoshop
This tutorial shows you how to use different graphic assets to create a fun and vibrant Arctic snow frog manipulation. The tutor will show you how to create a believable background and blend all the elements together to get a fantastic image your audience will love.
How to Create a Photo Manipulation of a Flooded City Scene
Transform a perfectly ordinary scene into something straight out of a movie with the help of this Photoshop tutorial that will help you create a manipulation of a flooded city scene. The author helps you use the clone stamp tool and other Photoshop features to create a believable result.
How to Create a Dark Surreal Urban Scene with Space Brush
This tutorial will help you manipulate different stock assets to create a dark, surreal urban scene. You’ll use brushes, curves, and a plethora of other Photoshop tools to help you tell a grim story. Check out this tutorial if you want to create a scene straight out of Gotham!
How to Photo Manipulate a Falling Angel
Create a photo-realistic image of a falling angel with the help of this Photoshop photo manipulation tutorial. You’ll learn to work with textures to create a seamless background, blend different elements, use color balance, and add the necessary finishing touches to create a fantastic image.
How to Create Transparent Masks
When editing photos in Photoshop or creating photo manipulations, selections are an absolute must. However, using them with transparent elements can get tricky. This tutorial will help! It’ll teach you how to properly select the example object (glass) to contain transparent elements and transform them.
3D Tutorials
How to create a rusty metallic textured skull using 3d renders.
Brush up on your 3D render skills with this photo manipulation tutorial. The author will help you work with ZBrush materials and lighting renders to create a metallic textured skull and apply your new knowledge to other projects, as well. You’ll also learn how to add steam effects.
How to Create a Cereal Box Cover from Scratch
Add a 3D effect to your photos by following this simple and powerful Photoshop tutorial! The tutorial walks you through creating a cereal box cover with 3D elements from scratch, but you’ll learn plenty about creating 3D layers in general (even if you’ve never used them).
How to Create Futuristic Effects with Photoshops
You don’t need anything but Photoshop CS6 to create highly-stylized 3D illustrations. This tutorial shows you how to use the 3D panel and turn 2D images into photo-realistic pictures. You’ll also learn to manipulate depth layers and use gradients to produce exciting results.
Poster Design Tutorials
How to create the avengers poster.
The Avengers logo has a characteristic metallic shine. This tutorial shows you how to replicate it so your designs can gleam in the light, too! You will work with layer styles, brushes, and blur. If you want to improve your layer adjustment technique, this is the perfect tutorial for it!
How to Create a Raw Horror Movie Poster
Create an old-school horror movie poster with this Photoshop tutorial. It’ll show you how to work with grungy textures, bold palettes, and color levels to create a thrilling (and terrifying) design.
How to Create the Man Of Steel Movie Poster
Superman’s logo is widely recognizable, and the movie Man of Steel made it look even more extraordinary. In this Photoshop tutorial, you’ll learn to recreate the Man of Steel movie poster.
How to Create the Judge Dredd Badge Design
Create your own Judge Dredd badge design with this helpful Photoshop tutorial! It’ll walk you through the necessary steps, from creating the signature distressed metal appearance to blending layers. This tutorial also uses Illustrator for drawing, but you can get beautiful results with just Photoshop, as well.
How to Create the Dark Knight Rises Stencil Effect
Stencil and spray effects are perfect for urban, gritty atmospheres. If that’s just what the designer ordered for your next piece, take a look at this Dark Knight Photoshop tutorial. You’ll learn to recreate the signature stencil and spray effect with Photoshop filters and brushes.
How to Create a Classic Serif Poster
Never underestimate serif’s ability to make your designs elegant. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to work with serifs and turn your standard text into breathtaking typography. The author takes his time guiding you through the principles of serif typography to help you create fantastic designs.
How to Create a Retro Space Themed Poster
Travel back in time to April 12, 1961, and the famed Gagarin Moon landing with this interesting Photoshop tutorial. You’ll work with stock photos, textures, brushes, and different blend methods to create a retro, space-themed illustration for your next project. It also works perfectly as a grungy poster!
How to Create a Clock Up Wallpaper
3D typography will be a huge trend, so hop on board early on! This Photoshop tutorial will help you create believable 3D text, as well as a cool, dynamic background with third-party textures and effects, to create an engaging sci-fi atmosphere. This is a great tutorial!
How to Create a Dynamic Nature Poster
Experiment with collages and make different elements work together perfectly with this Photoshop tutorial. In addition to recreating the dynamic nature scene, you’ll also learn to blend different elements to get realistic results. This is a must for graphic designers, so make sure you check it out!
Digital Artist Photoshop Tutorial FAQs
- What types of Photoshop tutorials are best for digital artists? The best tutorials for digital artists often include those focusing on digital painting, photo manipulation, texture creation, and mastering various Photoshop tools and techniques.
- Can beginners benefit from these Photoshop tutorials? Yes, many of these tutorials are designed with beginners in mind, offering step-by-step guidance. Even if some may seem advanced, they often include foundational skills that are great for beginners.
- Are these tutorials useful for experienced artists? Experienced artists can find advanced tutorials to refine their skills, learn new techniques, or explore different styles and approaches in digital art.
- Do these Photoshop tutorials cover the latest software features? Most quality tutorials stay updated with the latest Photoshop features, providing insights into new tools and how they can be applied creatively in digital art.
- How long does it take to complete a typical Photoshop tutorial? It varies. Some tutorials are short and focus on specific techniques, while others are more comprehensive and can take several hours to complete.
- Do I need any special equipment to follow these tutorials? Basic requirements include a computer with Photoshop installed. For digital painting tutorials, a graphic tablet is often recommended but not always necessary.
- Can these tutorials help in building a professional portfolio? Absolutely! By applying what you learn from these tutorials, you can create impressive pieces that showcase your skills and creativity, perfect for a professional portfolio.
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43 Best Photoshop Tutorials (From Basic to Advanced)
Last updated on November 20, 2022 by Bunty Pundir 30 Comments
Stay home, level up Photoshop skill! Learn Photoshop with these step by step free tutorials. Improve Light & Color. Composite and Retouch Images. Add Creative Effects & Remove Unwanted Content.
Needless to say that Photoshop is one of the best design software and used by all design enthusiasts around the world. It lets you create amazing art and design but understanding how Photoshop work or how you can use it, can be difficult if you just getting started. If you’ve already got some skills, then you should be looking to improve it.
Photoshop Tutorials Categories:
- Basic Photoshop Tutorials
- Advanced Photoshop Tutorials
Note: You can follow these tutorials with any Photoshop version, but I recommend at least use CS5 or higher (if you desire to learn about 3D features). Let’s dive into the post!
Photoshop Basics
Basic tutorials are for beginners who are just exploring the way how Photoshop work. The section starts with Photoshop workspace and it will make you comfortable with Photoshop interface and panels like tools, layers, menus, adjustment layers, layer mask, colors and much more. Then you’ll learn about each of them with a comprehensive guide. Often beginners found making selection is difficult, that is why we added some selection tutorials as well. Apart from the adding basic tutorials, we’ve also included tutorials for the latest Photoshop CC.
1. Getting Started in Photoshop
What it Covers:
- 1. Get familiar with the work area
- 2. Complete Overview of Tools & Panels
- 3. Tools Options
2. Opening, Editing & Saving in Photoshop
- 1. Open and Close Images
- 2. Editing Images
- 3. Save & Export Your Work
3. Photoshop Keyboard Shortcuts
- 1. Essential Keyboards Shortcuts
- 2. Improve Photoshop Workflow
- 3. How do Things Faster in Photoshop
Chapter 2 – Common Tools
4. how to use the crop tool in photoshop.
- 1. Use Crop Tool Crop Images
- 2. Get the Perfect Size & Aspect Ratio
- 3. Customize Crop Tool
5. How to use the Spot Healing & Healing Brush Tool in Photoshop
- 1. All the Basics of Spot Healing & Headling Brush Tool
- 2. Basic Photoshop Retouching
- 3. Blemishes & Spots Removal
6. How to use the Clone Stamp Tool in Photoshop
- 1. Use of Clone Stamp Tool
- 2. Difference Between Spot Healing & Clone Stamp Tool
- 3. Use Clone Stamp with Clipping Mask
7. How to use the Brush Tool in Photoshop
- 1. Brush Presets
- 2. Selecting the Brushes
- 3. Brush Opacity and Flow
- 4. Advance Brush Settings
8. How to use the Dodge and Burn Tool in Photoshop
- 1. Dodge and Burn Techniques
- 2. Ligten and Darken Areas of an Image
- 3. Non-destructive Editing
9. How to use the Text Tool in Photoshop
- 1. Using the Text Tool
- 2. Text Tool Settings
- 3. Options for your Text
- 4. Transforming the Text
10. How to Master the Pen Tool in Minutes
- 1. Using the Pen Tool
- 2. Working with Paths and Curves
- 3. Working with Anchor Points
- 4. Making Precise Selections
Chapter 3 – Layers & Masks
11. how to use layers in photoshop.
- 1. Understand how Layers Work
- 2. Using Layers with Tools
- 3. Blending Modes
12. How to Use Layer Mask in Photoshop
- 1. How Layer Mask Works
- 2. Add Layer Mask
- 3. Non-Destructive Editnig
- 4. Adjustment Layers Mask
13. Non-Destructive Editing with Smart Object
- 1. Use Filter Non-Destructively
- 2. Get to know About Smart Objects
- 3. Edit Filter At Any Time
14. How to Use Clipping Mask in Photoshop
- 1. Fill a Shape with Photo
- 2. Harness the Power of Clipping Mask
- 3. Draw Shapes
15. How to Use Blending Modes in Photoshop
- 1. Use Blend Modes Precisely
- 2. Composites Images in No Time
- 3. A Trick to Use Each Blending Modes
Chapter 4 – Photoshop Adjustment Layers
16. commonly used photoshop adjustment layers.
- 1. Work with Most Commonly Used Adjustment Layers
- 2. Add Effect to a Particular Area
- 3. The basics of Applying Adjustment Layers
17. 19 Photoshop Adjustments Layers Explained
- 1. All Adjustment Layers Explained
- 2. Explanation with Photos
- 3. Depicts a Bunch of Photo Effects
Chapter 5 – Selections
18. how to create selections in photoshop.
- 1. Wide Variety of Selections Tools
- 2. Make Selection of a Person
- 3. Extract a Person from Background
19. Use Select & Mask to Make Selection in Photoshop
- 1. Select & Mask Workspace
- 3. Global Refinements
- 4. Save the Masking Results
20. How to Mask Hair in Photoshop
- 1. Mask Hair from Difficult Background
- 2. Masking with Select & Mask
- 3. Creating & Using Hair Brushes
- 4. Using Filters for Final Adjustments
21. Blend If and Calculation Techniques for Difficult Selections
- 1. Using Blend If
- 2. Use of Channels
- 3. Making Perfect Selections
- 4. Concept of Black/White Selection
22. Removing Background using Background Eraser Tool
- 1. Explanation on Background Eraser Tool
- 2. Removing Complicated Background
- 3. Non-destructive Extraction of Background
23. How to Change a Background in Photoshop
- 1. Extract the Subject
- 2. Replace the Background
- 3. Blend them in a Cohesive Scene
Final Chapter 6 – Basic Photo Editing
24. how to replace a sky in photoshop.
- 1. Remove Sky in Just Minutes
- 2. Tips to Easily Remove a Blue sky
25. How to Correct Color in Photoshop
- 1. How to Remove a Color Cast from Photoshop
- 2. 3 Points Color Corrections Technique
26. High End Photo Retouching in Photoshop
- 1. Retouch Skin Professionally
- 2. Create Smooth Skin
- 3. Preserve Skin Details
Photo Effects & Advanced Tutorials
Below you can find photo effects & advanced tutorials the reason why I added these is because effects tutorials are really fun to create and it is not challenging.
In just few steps you can replicate many effects like vintage, retro, lomo, double exposure, dispersion and much more. Apart from just adding effects to your photos, these tutorials will help you how to level up your advanced skills in Photoshop as well.
Since this section is the final section of this post but don’t worry there are a lot of tutorials to follow if you are an advanced Photoshop user, you can check out our website homepage on a weekly basis for new advanced tutorials.
27. Create a Double Exposure Effect in Photoshop
- 1. Multi-Exposure Effect
- 2. Blend Images
- 3. Surreal Effect
28. Impossible Sea Tutorial
29. Create a Pop Art Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
30. How to Remove Background in Photoshop (3 Examples)
31. How to Change Background Color in Photoshop
32. How to Simulate a Sketch Effect in Photoshop
33. How to Create a Trendy Glitch Effect in Photoshop (+ Photoshop Action)
34. The Best Way to Create Watercolor Effects in Photoshop
35. How to Retouch Eyes in Photoshop
36. How to Remove Acne in Photoshop
37. Best Methods of Sharpening Images
- 1. Explains a Bunch of ways of Sharpening Images
- 2. Use Filters
38. Dispersion Effect
- 1. Disintergation Effect
- 2. Use of Liquify Tool
- 2. Use of Debris Brushes
39. How to Blur Background in Photoshop
- 1. Blur Background
- 2. Use of Lens Correction Filter
- 3. Depth of Field Effect
40. Portal Photo Manipulation
- 1. Compositing Techniques
- 2. Lighting
- 3. Extraction
41. Rail Inside Illusion Tutorial
- 1. Soft Lighting Effect
- 2. Miniature Look
- 3. Color Matching
42. Water Splash in Bulb
- 1. Surreal Compositing Look
- 2. Conceptual Style
- 3. Blending Techniques
43. How to Creatively Blend Two images in Photoshop
- 1. Surreal Compositing
- 2. Advanced Masking
- 3. Lighting
Thanks for reading the post and if you like it, then do spread it into the world. If you have any suggestion, then do let me know through comments. I would love to hear your thoughts.
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January 28, 2018 at 9:08 am
Nice tutorials list and especially the way you put them. Thanks!
January 28, 2018 at 9:34 am
You are than welcome!
February 1, 2018 at 1:10 am
Thank you, Bunty. The list is very well done, it’s easy to find the tutorial you want. Thanks also for your personal tutorials you share. I am French.
February 1, 2018 at 9:03 am
You are more than Welcome Midolu!
February 1, 2018 at 3:31 am
Well organized and interesting. A must check for beginners and pros. Cheers
Thanks William, It really helps!
February 10, 2018 at 5:15 pm
All tutorials are looking spanking here . I appreciate your tutorials .. Well-done for shared .
February 10, 2018 at 7:40 pm
Thanks Solaiman! I appreciate your feedback!
March 22, 2018 at 11:54 pm
Efficient and intriguing. An absolute necessity check for amateurs and masters. Here’s to you.
March 23, 2018 at 8:33 am
Thanks Mark!
May 14, 2018 at 8:12 pm
Where’s the tutorial for the 3d triangle optical illusion with sea scene overlain?
May 15, 2018 at 7:59 am
That wasn’t the tutorial. It’s just a featured image that I used it for this post. But if you want to know how the Jack Usephot made it, here is the link https://www.behance.net/gallery/28815455/Impossible-Sea-Adobe-Photoshop-CC-2016 to follow.
Thanks, Bunty
July 28, 2018 at 11:19 pm
Simply great and I’m really thankful.
August 31, 2018 at 10:24 am
So amazing photoshop tutorial. So help me.
May 14, 2019 at 5:24 pm
Very useful collection of Photoshop tutorials!
May 14, 2019 at 7:44 pm
July 4, 2019 at 5:45 am
It extremely great..
April 9, 2020 at 9:39 pm
Please any links to download CS5 software
April 10, 2020 at 9:24 am
Sorry, I don’t have any links to download CS5.
October 24, 2020 at 10:06 pm
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30 Best Ever Photoshop Tutorials For Creating 3D Text Effects
- September 9th, 2013
Here is a collection of 30 Photoshop tutorials that will help you produce stunning 3D typography for your designs. By incorporating 3D text effects, you can create a lasting impact on your audience. This roundup includes some of the best Photoshop tutorials available, providing you with the tools you need to create unique 3D text effects that will take your designs to the next level.
In this resource, you will find step-by-step instructions and tips for each tutorial, making it a valuable asset for both beginners and professionals. Whether you are looking to improve your skills or learn new techniques, this collection has something for everyone. From creating realistic 3D text to adding texture and lighting effects, these tutorials cover a range of topics that will help you become a better designer.
I highly recommend bookmarking this resource for future reference. As you work on new projects, you may find yourself needing to create 3D text effects, and this collection will be a great starting point. And of course, don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments below. Let us know which tutorial was your favorite and how it helped you in your designs. We would love to hear from you!
1. Create Super Glossy 3D Typography in Illustrator and Photoshop
In today’s tutorial it demonstrate how to create super glossy 3D typography using Illustrator and Photoshop
2. Create a Textured Wooden Text Effect Using Photoshop’s 3D Capabilities
You’ll learn how to create a simple wooden text effect using some practical, 3D and texturing techniques in Photoshop CS6 Extended.
3. Create a Glowing 3D Text Effect With Filter Forge and Photoshop
In this tutorial, it will show you how to combine Photoshop with Filter Forge to create a glowing 3D text effect. We will begin by showing you how to create basic shapes in Photoshop, we’ll then show you how to convert them to 3D, and finally how to add the final touches using Filter Forge and a few of Photoshop’s basic features.
4. Create an Abstract Retro-Pop Wallpaper
5. photoshop tutorial: master 3d type effects, 6. how to create remarkable 3d text in photoshop.
In this quick and easy graphic design tutorial, you’ll discover a handy process for generating eye-grabbing three-dimensional typography with the help of Photoshop and some creative techniques.
7. Create Astonishing Nightclub Themed 3D Typography
3D graphics are often created using several applications. Today, you will use Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D to create a stunning nightclub themed 3D composite.
8. Colorful Plexi Text Effect using Photoshop
9. how to create high quality metal 3d text in photoshop, 10. cool dots text effect.
This Photoshop tutorial explains how to design a three-dimensional text, which consists of dots and a blurred extension.
11. Make a 3D Colorful Abstract Text Effect
12. add fantastic color to 3d text.
This is the this last part of this two part tutorial on adding fantastic color to 3D text. In this tutorial, you will learn how to bring a simple text to life and place everything in fantastic, colored and glowing 3D space. Some neat techniques covered here will allow you to bring your artwork to the next level.
13. 3d text on fire
This tutorial is going to be a little more advanced than the other ones I have done. It shouldn’t be a problem if you have been following along with our other tutorials or have a grasp of Photoshop
14. Create a Dream Design with 3D Typography
In this tutorial, you’re going to create a 3D Typography based design. All the elements will revolve around the centerpiece and theme: dreaming. The word will dictate the entire layout and control the space by allowing everything else to emerge from within. The trees will grow out of the letters; the mountains will show themselves behind the word and overshadow the glowing moon.
15. Create a Spectacular Flaming Meteor Effect on Text
16. Create a 3D Text Scene Using Photoshop
In this tutorial you’ll create a realistic 3D text scene using Photoshop with a little help from Illustrator for the 3D text.
17. Create an Autumn-Themed 3D Text Effect With Photoshop CS6 Extended
Adobe Photoshop CS6 Extended is packed with an all-new 3D interface and tons of new features. In this tutorial, we will explain how to use those new features to create an autumn-themed 3D text effect.
18. 3D Type with Repoussé in Photoshop CS5 Extended
19. create a realistic wooden 3d text image.
There is a lot of typography-based artwork recently with more people getting their hands on 3D programs. However, creating 3D text with just Photoshop takes a certain amount craftsmanship and skills, leaving all the little details in your hands instead of letting the computer do all the work. So, in this tutorial we are going to take a few 2D textures as well as a few Photoshop techniques to create a realistic 3D text image.
20. Create a Dark Grunge 3D Text Scene in Photoshop
In this Photoshop tutorial, you are going to learn how to create some 3D text using only Photoshop. The mood we will strive to incorporate in our piece is dark and grungy. We are going to use consistent lighting, layer styles to create shadows for our type, Photoshop filters, and more. We will finish off our scene by adding a dark textured background that seems to fade out as it approaches the edge of the canvas — a popular design technique.
21. How to create 3D Love text composition
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In this tutorial, we will show you how to easily create a 3D text in just a few steps then use it in a photo manipulation with some splatters and grunge textures.
25. Beautiful 3d text composition
3D text effects are common elements in graphic design and advertising. The extra depth dimension allows images to visually pop from the page, and provide excellent building blocks for development of an image. A variety of tools can be used to create them, but creation of 3D text effects often requires significant time, patience, and knowledge.
26. Valentines Day – Photoshop Style
A few days ago, I decided to make a special present for my girlfriend. I also thought this technique could be used by others that have the same plan, so here it goes. I will teach you some nice techniques that could improve your experience and also help you make a great gift.
27. Create Convincing Text-Shaped Buildings in Photoshop
Creating convincing buildings that appear like text in a cityscape can be a challenging task. In today’s tutorial we will learn how to create building-shaped typography in Photoshop using photos that you have taken yourself.
28. Create 3D type art using Photoshop CS5
29. unique 3d text – xara 3d + photoshop tutorial.
You will enjoy this one, and that will encourage me to do some more. We will use Xara 3D to get 3D text effect, then export text to Photoshop and add some style there.
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In this intermediate-level graphic design tutorial, you’ll learn how to realistically superimpose a beautiful three-dimensional text object onto a living room scene with the help of Illustrator and Photoshop.
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3D Text Effects: Ultimate Collection of Photoshop Tutorials
Typography is not just about the arrangement and placement of letters and words, rather it has become a field of art where artists can express themselves solely through the use of different styles of fonts with varying sizes. Typography has continued to expand as an art, though one must always heed the design principles behind it. Then one finds themselves freer to explore the more artistic sides of this element .
Many designers make use of Photoshop to generate some stunning text effects that bring their typography to life or to make their text more down-to-earth. In this round up, we have compiled an exciting collection of more than 40 brilliantly dazzling 3D text effects Photoshop tutorials with a little help from Illustrator. Enjoy!
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3D Type with Repoussé in Photoshop CS5 Extended In this tutorial you will learn how to create some stylish 3D Type with Repousse via the talented crew at Abduzeedo.
Create Glossy, Plastic, 3D Text in Photoshop CS5 Extended This tutorial will explain how to use Repoussé inside Photoshop CS5 to create an amazing 3D text effect without the need for any other 3D software. Many different material values will be modified to accomplish the final result, and some adjustment layers will be used to enhance the outcome as well. Let’s get started!
3D Ribbon Wrapped Text Effect This tutorial will explain how to use the Opacity texture map to create a ribbon-wrapped 3D text effect in a Photoshop CS5 environment. Then, it will explain how to create the confetti brush and its layer styles.
Create a Realistic Wooden 3D Text Image There is a lot of typography-based artwork recently with more people getting their hands on 3D programs. However, creating 3D text with just Photoshop takes a certain amount of craftsmanship and skill. Leaving all the little details in your hands instead of letting the computer do all the work. So, in this tutorial we are going to take a few 2D textures as well as a few Photoshop techniques to create a realistic 3D text image.
Create a Tasty 3D Typographic Illustration In this tutorial, author Mark Mayers will show you how Photoshop CS6 Extended’s new 3D tools can be utilized to create a typographic illustration that includes lots of sugary treats.
How to Create Glowing TRON-Inspired 3D Text in Photoshop Extended Create glowing 3D text and beautiful effects using only non-destructive Photoshop techniques. This tutorial will show you how to create 3D text, give it a futuristic blue glow, and finish it off with a modern bokeh and grid background. There are also a few really cool Photoshop tricks scattered in this tutorial.
Create 3D Style Lettering In this tutorial, Marcelo Schultz will explain how to create “awesome” 3D-style typography using illustrative techniques in Photoshop. This tutorial does not utilize any 3D apps or tools and relies heavily on a good sketch as well as your ability to apply proper light and shadow.
Tip for our readers: Did you know that you can load your design software such as Photoshop on a Cloud desktop by CloudDesktopOnline.com and access it from anywhere on PCs/Macs/iOS/Android devices? And for online collaboration, you can rely on SharePoint from CloudAppsPortal.com .
Colorful Plexi Text Effect using Photoshop In this Awesome Photoshop tutorial, we are going to show you how to create a cool looking colorful Plexi text effect. Throughout this tutorial we’ll create letters separately, getting some help from the Actions. Have Fun.
How to Create High Quality Metal 3D Text This tutorial will show you how to create the 3D text shape and give it a high quality metal look using pure Photoshop. Check it out!
Create Awesome Text Made of 3D Blocks In this Awesome Photoshop tutorial, we are showing you how to create a cool 3D effect. We’ll create a 3D object from a 2D depth map texture first and then create diffuse and self illumination textures. You will need Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended for this one. Have fun.
Create Convincing Text-Shaped Buildings Creating convincing buildings that appear like text in a cityscape can be a challenging task. In this tutorial we will learn how to create building-shaped typography in Photoshop using photos that you have taken yourself. Let’s get started!
Cool Dots Text Effect This Photoshop tutorial explains how to design a three-dimensional text, which consists of dots and a blurred extension.
Create Earthy 3D Typography In this tutorial, author Ed Lopez will demonstrate how to create an earthy 3D typographic piece using Photoshop’s 3D tools.
Create a Spectacular Style Text Effect In this tutorial we’ll create a cool looking 3D Style text effect that will come in handy for any number of projects.
Create Super Glossy 3D Typography In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a glossy 3D typographic image using both Photoshop and Illustrator.
Unique 3D Text In this tutorial you will learn how to create a unique 3d text effect. Definitely one you will be wanting to dive in to.
Use Google Sketchup and Photoshop to Create 3D Typography Photoshop is a powerful application on its own merits. Its power, however, can be significantly increased by using it in tandem with another application like Illustrator, Cinema 4D, or in this case, Google Sketchup. Today, we will create some cool 3D text using this free architectural application.
Create Elegant, Glassy, 3D Typography In this tutorial, we will demonstrate how to create elegant, glassy, 3D typography using Photoshop and Illustrator. Feel free to apply this effect to any logo, text, or shape. Let’s get started!
3D Layered Text Effect In this Awesome Photoshop tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a 3D text effect using actions, basic transform operations and filters. This is an intermediate level, approximately 2 cups of coffee long tutorial.
Create an Extruded Glossy 3D Text Effect People love 3D effects. They also love the look of shiny, glossy, graphics as well. Here, we will combine those two popular styles and create an extruded 3D glossy text effect in Photoshop.
Create a 3D Text Scene Using Photoshop In this tutorial we’ll create a realistic 3D text scene using Photoshop with a little help from Illustrator for the 3D text.
Create an Awesome 3D Text Effect with Abstract Brush Decoration In the tutorial, the artist will show you the processes he used to create an awesome 3D Text Effect with Photoshop. This is an intermediate tutorial so some steps can be tricky, but why not have a try.
How to Create A Realistic 3D Typography In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a really smooth looking 3D text in any version of Photoshop. This tutorial will create the illusion of 3D without the use of any 3D programs; we will only use the raw power of Photoshop.
How to Create Abstract New Year Illustration with 3D Typography In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to create an abstract New Year illustration with 3D typography using new 3D tools that Adobe has included in Photoshop CS5 Extended. Let’s get going.
3D Text on Fire In this tutorial we will create a fire effect 3D text with Illustrator and Photoshop.
Floral 3D Text Effect Learn how to turn a simple 3D text into a beautiful yet simple floral design. This tutorial will show you how to retouch and apply effects to 3D text and use floral Photoshop brushes as a quick way of enhancing the look.
3D Love Text Composition
Design Soft Stylized 3D Type The use of 3D type is an increasing trend in design today. In this tutorial, we will teach you the basics of creating polished 3D type using Illustrator and Photoshop. Let’s get to work.
Create a Dream Design with 3D Typography In this tutorial, we’re going to create a 3D Typography based design. All the elements will revolve around the centerpiece and theme: dreaming. The word will dictate the entire layout and control the space by allowing everything else to emerge from within.
Create a Spectacular Flaming Meteor Effect on Text Take typography one step further by having text falling from the sky in a burning inferno. Yes, this is the text-on-fire tutorial to end all tutorials. It uses a little Illustrator for the text and a lot of Photoshop to burn up the screen!
Create 3D Text with some Extreme Lighting Here we are going to take an object/text, change it from 2-D to 3-D and give it some realistic effects. We are going to use Illustrator to create the object, and then bring it into Photoshop to add highlights and shadows.
Create Stunning 3D T ext in a Grungy Landscape The more you can learn about blending images and different elements together in Photoshop, the more freedom you will have in creating whatever pops up in your imagination. In this Photoshop tutorial, we are going to go over different digital-image-editing techniques in order to create a beautiful grungy and grainy composition that has 3D text as its centerpiece.
Create a Dark Grunge 3D Text Scene In this Photoshop tutorial, you are going to learn how to create some 3D text using only Photoshop. The mood we will strive to incorporate in our piece is dark and grungy. We are going to use consistent lighting, layer styles to create shadows for our type, Photoshop filters, and more.
How to Create Remarkable 3D Text In this quick and easy graphic design tutorial, you’ll discover a handy process for generating attention-grabbing three-dimensional typography with the help of Photoshop and some creative techniques.
How to Quickly Create a Stylish Retro Text Effect In this tutorial we will be designing a cool retro text effect, which is growing more and more popular in today’s design. Here you will learn how to use the Perspective tool to create depth and how designers can use default gradients in unusual ways!
3D Text effect This tutorial shows you how to create a nice 3D text using only Photoshop 7.
Create Astonishing Nightclub Themed 3D Typography 3D graphics are often created using several applications. Here, we will use Photoshop, Illustrator, and Cinema 4D to create a stunning nightclub themed 3D composite. Let’s get started!
Create Dazzling 3D Text Effect In this tutorial, you will learn how to create 3D text in Illustrator then transfer it to Photoshop to apply the effects. You’ll learn how to apply styles to regular 3D text to create a stunning design.
Kaboom! Exploding Text Explosions are always nice to watch, but it’s even better to blow up stuff yourself. This is why we are going to teach you how to make your own exploding text that you can show off to your friends.
Hope you enjoyed browsing through this amazing and fun collection of 40 excellent 3D text effect Photoshop tutorials, and will have more fun using the techniques in your work. If we have missed out some useful tutorials, then drop us a line letting us know and we will try to include those tutorials in our next collection. Enjoy!
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Replace White Backgrounds in Photoshop [Complete Process]
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In this example, we will start with two layers. On top is a layer containing headphones over a white background. The layer below is a blue countertop which is the new background.
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1. Remove The Background Select the headphone layer and click on the Remove Background button from the Taskbar. This command will use Artificial Intelligence to remove the background with a Layer Mask. This will replace the white background in Photoshop , but we have more work to do if we want a realistic result.
2. Refine The Mask
The Remove Background command will often do an excellent job removing the background, but it’s not perfect. Make sure you fix any imperfections before moving on to the next step. To learn more about how to do this, check out our tutorial, How To Remove a Background In Photoshop For Beginners .
3. Duplicate The Layer To change a background in Photoshop, consider keeping the original shadows to make the composite look more realistic. Select the original layer and duplicate it by pressing Ctrl J (Windows) or Command (macOS) .
4. Set The Shadow Layer’s Blending Mode To Multiply
Select the layer just above the background. This will become your shadow. Then, hide the white pixels of the shadow layer and keep the dark tones to reveal the headphone’s shadow.
To do so, Go into the Blending Mode dropdown and choose Multiply . The Multiply Blending Mode hides the white pixels and keeps the darker ones.
5. Hide All The Contents of The Shadow Layer
To create realistic results when you replace white backgrounds in Photoshop, you will have to make sure that the Shadow layer is not creating any imperfections. To do so, right-click on the Layer Mask and delete it. Then, hold Alt (Windows) or Option (macOS) and click on the Layer Mask icon to create an inverted Layer Mask . This black mask will hide all the contents of the layer.
6. Selectively Reveal The Shadow Layer
With the Brush Tool , you can paint with white on the Layer Mask over the areas you want to reveal. Primarily the shadow. The other parts of the shadow layer will remain hidden, avoiding any other potential issues.
7. Create a Levels Adjustment Layer Over the Shadow
To make the shadow even more realistic, you can use an adjustment layer to control the intensity and better match it to the new background. To do so, go into the New Adjustment Layer icon and choose Levels . Then, from the Properties panel, click on the Clipping Mask icon. The down-pointing arrow to the left of the Layer Thumbnail indicates that the adjustment layer will only affect the layer directly below it.
8. Use The Levels Adjustment to Control the Shadow Intensity
Select the Levels Adjustment layer, then from the Properties panel , drag the Gamma slider (center slider) to control the intensity of the shadow. Drag it right to make it more visible over the counter or to the left to make it less visible.
9. Create a Solid Color Layer
Although the headphones were shot against a white background, the shadow may still contain a color cast which could cause issues when placed over the new background. To avoid this, enable the Eyedropper Tool and click over the blue countertop.
Now, go into the New Adjustment Layer icon and choose Solid Color to create a new Solid Fill layer in the color you selected. Then create a Clipping Mask by pressing Ctrl Alt G (Windows) Command Option G (iOS).
10. Set The Blending Mode to Hue
From the Blending Mode dropdown, choose Hue ; this will keep the color of the Solid Fill layer but use the Saturation and Luminosity of the background layer. The result is subtle but it makes a difference!
Master this professional technique to seamlessly replace white backgrounds in Photoshop !
This unbeatable technique offers non-destructive editing and preserves original shadows, resulting in stunningly realistic compositions that bring your work to life. Perfect for creators seeking precision and realism in their work.
Easy Steps To Replace White BackgroundsIin Photoshop
This technique to replace white backgrounds in Photoshop works well on product photos. Give it a try with your images!
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1. Remove The Background Select the headphone layer and click on the Remove Background button from the Taskbar. This command will use Artificial Intelligence to remove the background with a Layer Mask. This will replace the white background in Photoshop, but we have more work to do if we want a realistic result. 2.
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In this tutorial we will create a 3D text in Photoshop. The original concept is not ine and I grabbed the idea from the blog of Spoon Graphics. All credit go...