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LIST OF LINKS TO PHOTOSHOP RESOURCE SITES
Huge List of Adobe Photoshop Tutorial Sites, Search Engines, & Directories - A huge list of Adobe Photoshop tutorial resources as well as Photoshop directories & search engines.
A Roundup of the Best Photoshop Logo Design Tutorials Online - I have collected the top Photoshop Logo Design tutorials online and listed them for you below. There are also plenty of Web 2.0 Logo Design tutorials as well.
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All Graphic Design Photoshop Tutorials - Our selection of Photoshop Tutorials
Tutorial Outpost (top pick) - Huge selection of Photoshop Tutorials
Photoshop Cafe Live (top Instructional Pick)- The CD features over 80 minutes of live video. There are no lame fillers, just fast-paced back to back Photoshop 7 Tutorials and tips. In all there are 15 projects including a full 20 minute Background Super Tutorial. Every tutorial has that "little extra" that Colin is known for...Price is $25.
Blue
Sfear - A wonderful selection of Photoshop Tutorials.
Absolute
Cross Photoshop Tutorials - High Quality Adobe
Photoshop Tips and Tutorials.
Adobe Evangelists Photoshop CS2, CS, 7.0, 6.0 Tutorials & Resources - A site offering Tips and Tricks, Reading, Actions, Training, and Inspiration
Adobe Studio Tips & Resources - Of course the publisher of Photoshop, Adobe, has great tutorials and resources.
Adobe
Photoshop Web Reference for 3 and 4 - Check out the
Photoshop Web Reference 4, with new organisation, retouched
content, improved interface and (of course) featuring the
latest on PShop 4. (I guess Reference 5 isn't out yet)
Al's Photoshop Tutorial (For Illustrators & Cartoonists) - Long ago, Al Mackey received a number of letters asking me how he does some of his coloring and effects, so he decided to make a page of tutorials for his methods when he illustrates in Photoshop.
Anders Qvicker Photoshop Tips & Tutorials - A great collection of tutorials for Adobe Photoshop
BioRust Photoshop Tutorials - Learn the basics and advanced features of Photoshop with these extensive tutorials for Photoshop.
B-Man Artworks Photoshop Tutorials - There are about 10 tutorials that can help you master a few special effects.
CBT
Cafe - Photoshop 7 tutorials, brushes, shapes,
etc.
Chipp - Tutorials
on creating
glass and metal
buttons in Photoshop.
Computer Arts 2D & Photoshop - Discover the latest pro techniques in Photoshop and 2D design - step-by-step from the pros: everything from amazing effects to essential compositing techniques in the Computer arts tutorials.
Cyber Ink Designs Photoshop Tutorials - Learn from a few great Photoshop tutorials
Davro Digital Adobe Photoshop Tutorials - Learn from these unique Photoshop tutorials, a couple dozen are located within 2 pages.
Designs by Mark - Photoshop Training for the Creative Soul...about 20 Original Photoshop Tutorials located here.
Design Studios Photoshop Tutorials - A few nice Photoshop tutorials made for Photoshop 5 or later.
Digital illusions Explained - Tutorials & Guides offers you some excellent written tutorials or quick tips on a large range of topics and application from CSS to Flash, Photoshop to Illustrator, and more.
Digital Tropic Lessons - Still trying to learn how to use Adobe Photoshop? This is a great resource with some of the greatest tricks used by professional graphic designers in this tutorials area.
Digital Tutors - Digital-Tutors delivers breakthrough training solutions and offers a library of innovative learning tools, conceived by educators and driven by industry artists. (not free)
DreamFinity - That's right the famous Photoshop tips right in your hands!
Dubtastic Design Lab Photoshop Tutorials - On the right bar of this site, scroll down to find the Photoshop tutorial that you want to use.
Effect Lab - Check out the really nice interface on this site...and make sure to turn the on button or you won't be able to view the tutorials.
The
Elated Web Photoshop Toolbox In this section we offer
a series of tips and tricks for Adobe Photoshop users. We
hope you'll find them useful. Each tip is illustrated
with screen-shots and example graphics to help you follow
the technique.
Espresso Graphics Photoshop Guides - Great set of Adobe Photoshop 5, 6, and 7 Tutorials. Use theses tutorials as a guide.
Eyeball
Design - Learn how to create some really futuristic
buttons and other neat things.
Eyes on Design Photoshop Tutorials - Learn how to make some really cool Photoshop Effects.
Extropia Introducation to Photoshop - A complete guide to Adobe Photoshop that will get you up and running...written like a course.
GFX - Photoshop Tutorials, Actions, Tips and Tricks, and
HotKeys for Photoshop 5, 5.5.
Ghost Bone Digital Playground - Some really amazing Photoshop tutorials which will allow you to design even better digital images and effects.
GifArt - Several Photoshop 4.0 (Plug-in free), 5.5, and 6.01 Tutorials to help you get around better or just learn how to make that little effect you always wanted to, Enjoy!
Go2Graphics - Photoshop is the quintessential tool for creating high-quality output graphics for the web and print. In order to learn how to use it to the fullest effect, go through these tips and you will be ready to create top-notch graphics at will.
GrafX-Design 60 - 70 Excellent tutorials on Photoshop
Graphic-Design Photoshop Tips & Tricks - These are the voyages of the Photoshop & Illustrator follower and student, as they continue their mission to search out cool new techniques, meaningful training and to go where they've never gone before.
Graphics.com Photoshop Tips - Shared Photoshop tutorials and resources
Graphics World - Full database of the newest and the best photoshop tutorials posted by great designers on the net!
Gurus Network Photoshop Tutorials - There are about 30 - 2D Photoshop Tutorials
Hands
On Training by DocOzone - Learn 'Photoshopping'. Hands
On training is, of course, the best way to learn just about
anything.
HTML Center - 15 Photoshop Tutorials that will help you design your Website Interface.
Ice House Designs Photoshop Lessons - Adobe Photoshop CS tutorials and tips.
iDigitalMotion Adobe Photoshop 7, CS, and Image Ready Lessons Photoshop tutorials such as Airbrushing tutorials, Buttons / Interface tutorials, Digital Creation / Coloring / Tips, Photo / Image Fx, Photo Manipulation / Composition, Text Effects, Texture / Backgrounds, Video Tutorials, etc.
Impact Design Photoshop Tutorials - Over 500 Photoshop Tutorials in Helpful Sorted Categories.
Intro to Web Design with Photoshop -Day One: Photoshop Basics - Day Two: Basic Image Manipulation - Day Three: Advanced Image Manipulation.
Janee's PS Tutorials - PS Resource Links, Gallery, and monthly Art Challenge.
Jay Arraich's Photoshop Tips - These tips are for beginners not Photoshop experts, but if you are a pro, you might find them entertaining.
Jeff's
Photoshop - Tips & Tricks Tips and tricks, plugins,
filters, actions, fonts, links, forum, and chat
Laurie
McCanna Photoshop Tutorials - Web site developers
community
Lomberger Photoshop Tutorials - Both Video and HTML Photoshop and Web Design Tutorials.
Lunacore Adobe Photoshop Tutorials - 3 Pages of Original Photoshop Tutorials that will be useful in your search for learning digital arts.
Magic Pixels Photoshop Tutorials (new) - These are the New Magic Pixels Photoshop Tutorials, the old ones are still located here
NAPP - the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) Website. A world-class team of Photoshop experts, authors, consultants, trainers, and educators whose focus is to ensure that our members stay on the cutting edge of the latest Adobe Photoshop techniques, technology, and news.
Nebulus Designs Photoshop Tips - There is a Photoshop Learning section where you will find the Photoshop tutorials.
Neverside Photoshop Tutorials - With over 300 Photoshop tutorials, this 'forum' is a great place to start.
Noir Photoshop Tutorials - A large selection of Adobe Photoshop tutorials, with many textures, special effects, and navigational Photoshop tutorials available.
Noxcel Photoshop Tutorials - Tutorials that will train you in Photoshop Digital Perfection
Passion for Design - 9 Adobe Photoshop tutorials and ones always being added.
Phong Tutorials - About 15 Unique Photoshop Tutorials
Photocillin - If you're stuck in the mysteries of analog to digital imagery, we can infuse yer skull with useful tips, tricks, and tutorials designed for photographers and Photoshop® artists.
Photoshop 101 Tutorials & Resources - Photoshop 101 is a comprehensive resource comprised of free Adobe Photoshop tutorials, tips, and other information to help users achieve their potential. The tutorials are updated weekly from a number of different sources, and so we save you the time of looking for them yourself.
Photoshop Brushes Tutorials - Included on this page are a selection of Adobe photoshop tutorials that deal with loading, saving, creating and using photoshop brushes.
Photoshop
Cafe - The free resource for Photoshop Users.
Photoshop
Crash Course Basic but comprehensive tutorial in Photoshop
The Photoshop Guru's Handbook - A site where users of Adobe photoshop can stretch their imaginations to learn new and different ways of using this popular graphics program. There is an extensive list of photoshop tutorials, quick tips and techniques, as well as the normal photoshop goodies: a large community forum, links, downloads, etc.
Photoshop Junkie - A nice selection of tutorials for Photoshop dealing with cars.
Photoshop Mama's Tutorials - Digital Makeover Projects Photoshop Tutorials
Photoshop
Roadmap - More than five hundred selected Photoshop
tutorials, tips and techniques written by masters.
Photoshop Stuff - Photoshop Stuff cds series are based on effects created in Photoshop 6 and 7. Some of the greatest Photoshop actions and styles ever created are contained in this series of special cds. A fantastic combination of styles, actions, brushes and shapes, that should keep you busy discovering the benefits of this series and impress your friends for a very long time.
Photoshop Ticks Tricks - Photoshop Tricks that don't suck
Photoshop Tutorials - Learn How To Do Anything In Photoshop In 5 Minutes Or Less...Guaranteed!
Photoshop Tutorial Search - Search over 8,000 Adobe Photoshop Tutorials
Photoshop Tutorial Dot Net - With over 800 Photoshop tutorials stacked up in their database, Photoshop Tutorial is the place for graphic designers who love working with Adobe Photoshop! And with categories like: Web Graphics and Effects you're almost sure to find the tutorial you're looking for.
Photoshop CS Tutorials from About.com - Resources for Adobe Photoshop users including tips, tutorials, free downloads, actions, plug-ins, training and support.
Photoshop Space Domain - A great site for Adobe Photoshop tips and tricks.
Photoshop Workshop - Your premier Photoshop Tutorial search engine.. We're still the easiest way to find that exact Photoshop effect or technique you're looking for!
Pixel2Life Photoshop Tutorials - Over 7,000 Adobe Photoshop tutorials in categories such as 3D Effects, Animation, Basic Help and Navigation, Brushes, Buttons and Interfaces, Color Application, Drawing, Filter Tricks, Forum Signatures, Icon Creation, Photo Editing, Photography Tips, Pixel Art, Poster and Ad Design Tips, Printed Media, Special Effects, Text Effects, Textures and Tiles, Website Banners and Images, and Website Layouts
Planet Photoshop - The ultimate Photoshop Site including tutorials, seminars, resources, books and more.
Photoshop Tutorials Dot US - A directory of Photoshop tutorials that lists only quality Adobe Photoshop tutorials.
Photoshop Video Tutorials - This course offers you an original method of a quick but total immersion into the Photoshop environment. (Not Free)
Polycarbon - Comic, Manga Tutorials & Photoshop Tips
PowerPix - There are some Photoshop Web Design Tutorails in the Drop Down Box.
PS6 - PS6.com supports Photoshop users with a newsletter, and tutorials.
PS Lover - This site is aim to provide webmasters with a complete resource for photoshop. This site features a collection of links to photoshop tutorials around the web. These Photoshop Tutorials contains tips, tricks and secret photoshop techniques used by professional graphic artists.
RetouchPRO Tutorials - Here you'll find tutorials about photo restoration, retouching, and manipulation, all published by our users.
Russell Brown Photoshop Tips & Tricks - This is your one-stop shopping location for the latest in hot new tips from the one, and only, Dr. Brown....Adobe Photoshop CS2 tips
Sreaming Arts Designs PS Lessons - Here are a bunch of tutorials for Adobe Photoshop v5-v7
SiteBuilder - Photoshop Tutorials and Photoshop Links for
your viewing pleasure! Photoshop has to be the greatest design
tool ever, but it also has a very steep learning curve. What
do you do? Practice, practice, practice...
SketchPad
Photoshop Tips - Undocumented Photoshop commands.
Step by step tutorials for mastering the pen. Techniques that
are interchangable with Adobe Illustrator
Spoono
Photoshop Tutorials - Includes 6 tutorials including:
shortcuts, lighting effects, fire text, micro buttons, seamless
water texture, paths, and outlines.
Steel Dolphin Creative Photoshop Tutorials - Learn more about Adobe Photoshop with these easy to follow tutorials.
Team Photoshop - team photoshop.com your ultimate resource for adobe photoshop tutorials, tips, help, and all your basic web and graphic design needs
The Unofficial Photoshop Weblog - A filtered and balanced Adobe Photoshop News Channel and Weblog.
Tutorialized Photoshop Tutorials - Hundreds of Photoshop articles related to Animation, Automation, Basics of Photoshop, Brushes, Buttons, Color, Digital Art, Drawing, Special Effects, Photo Effects, Photograph Retouchingl, Photography, Text Effects, Textures and Patterns, Web Graphics, Web Layouts
Tutorial Park - Search Photoshop tutorials for Photo Effects, Text Effects, Textures Tutorials, and articles.
User Fundy Photoshop Tutorials - Photoshop and Imageready Tutorials, Articles, Actions, Tips, Tricks and Keyboard Shortcuts.
VBrush Photoshop Brushes Tutorials - Tutorials for using Photoshop Brushes
Web Class Photoshop 5.5 & 6 - Sort of old tutorials, but if you have an older version of Photoshop you might be thankful to still find tutorials that will work for you. Otherwise, these tutorials will still work on newer versions of Photoshop.
Web Machine v6.0 - The WebMachine v. 6.0 offers tons of tutorials for Adobe's Photoshop & ImageReady...You will also find numerous downloads useful with these programs.
Wetzel & Company Photoshop Textures Tutorials - If you want to to perfect your textures skills in Adobe Photoshop, then this site is the perfect place for you to hang out. Each month there is a new Photoshop tutorial.
Worth 1000 Photoshop Tutorials - Really amazing and unique style Photoshop Tutorials
Xanthic Photoshop 5 Tutorials - The tutorials that you will find here are written with Photoshop 5 and onward in mind. Some of the tutorials will work with older versions of Photoshop but some of the steps and menus might be different.
VecPix Photoshop Tutorials - 100s of Photoshop Tutorials in categories like Making Marbel Textures, Making variable colored grids, Neon Text, The micro bevel, Rusted Type, 3D Text/Logos, Techno-wave Effects, Trendy Avatars, Simple backgrounds, Digital Effect, Polar Coordinates, Water drops, and more.
Designer Today- Biggest selection of Photoshop articles
Zonnet Photoshop List of Tutorials - Here, you will find a large selection of unique Adobe Photoshop tutorials.
80Four Photoshop Tips - Photoshop tutorials that are very helpful and in many useful categories.
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1000s of Free Photoshop Plugins & Filters MegaList - Amongst all of these sites you will be able to find 1000s of Photoshop plugins and filters so I hope that you have some time on your hands.
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AmphiSoft plug-in filters - The package consists of both free and shareware filters for accurate image enchancement and wild special effects.
ChromaSoftware - Photoshop Plugins
DC Plugin
Filters - DCspecial plugin filters work with various
Graphics Apps. Highly Prized collection 6 years in the making.
includes various Tile Tools, Layer FX, and even some Psychidelics
Eliminate
White Filter and Grid Creator Filter - Here you can
download two original Photoshop plug-in filters.
Filter
Farm - A Photoshop (Windows only) plug-in.
It is not a filter. It is an environment where filters live
their own life.
Flaming
Pear - Graphics plug-ins for Photoshop. Download free
fully working demos
GrafoManiac - they are very fun to play around with and sometimes
you get surprised. Most of the filters have a wide range of
adjustments, so the previews are only examples of what can
be done.
Graphic Xtras - Here you can find many wonderful plug-ins for Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Painter, Photo-Paint, Illustrator, After Effectsand others, such as patterns, brushes, shapes, styles...
Panopticum LLC - Panopticum LLC developes different plugins for Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects & Adobe Premiere. Demo versions are available for download.
Photoshop Roadmap - Download brushes, plugin presets, vector shapes and layer styles.
The
Plugin Site - Both free and commercial plugins.
PhotoTune
Software - 20/20 Color MD is a lightning-fast
Photoshop plugin that works like an eye exam to streamline
color correction. 20/20 Color MD is must-have production tool
for photographers, because it\'s more fun taking photos than
fixing photos. From the award-winning creator of Test Strip
and Metamorphosis. For Mac OSX and Windows.
For More Filters and Plugins, click Here
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Free Photoshop Shapes Downloads - Mega List of Free Custom Vector Shapes for Adobe Photoshop - Part I - A huge selection of free custom Photoshop shapes.
CBT Cafe - Photoshop 7 tutorials, brushes, shapes, etc.
Cybia Texture Brushes - For use with compatible host applications, such as Adobe Photoshop, Paintshop Pro and Photoline.
FinFond.net - These brushes will work in Photoshop 5+ and I also offer them for PSP but the size of the brushes for PSP is not the one indicated on the preview, they will not be bigger than 255 pixels in width or height. Brushes marked with a * are the most recent ones...
Free Photoshop Brushes - Here's some free Photoshop brushes for you to download from About.com.
How to Create Custom Brushes - Have you ever wanted to create a brush to solve a specific image problem? Here's a description of the simple process.Graphic Xtras - Here you can find many wonderful plug-ins for Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Painter, Photo-Paint, Illustrator, After Effectsand others, such as patterns, brushes, shapes, styles,...
Miss M - This site offers a variety of original PhotoShop brushes for your download pleasures.
New Tutorials - 6 great Photoshop Tutorials
Photoshop Brushes, Borders, and Frames-
Photoshop Roadmap - Download brushes, plugin presets, vector shapes and layer styles.
Photoshop Stuff - Photoshop Stuff cds series are based on effects created in Photoshop 6 and 7. Some of the greatest Photoshop actions and styles ever created are contained in this series of special cds. A fantastic combination of styles, actions, brushes and shapes, that should keep you busy discovering the benefits of this series and impress your friends for a very long time.The National Association of Photoshop Users - As a NAPP member, you'll have exclusive access to the NAPP members-only Web site "Photoshopuser.com." It's the biggest, most comprehensive Photoshop resource and online community on the entire Web. It features free weekly Photoshop training video tutorials, weekly tutorial columns and reviews, and it's where NAPP members from around the world gather to share ideas, techniques, and help each other. You also get the latest Photoshop news, Photoshop tips, actions, plug-ins, an online members gallery, job bank, free Photoshop tech support, and more. There's nothing else like it and it's just for NAPP members.
VBRUSH - A huge collection of self made Photoshop brushes created by Vered.
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