Adobe Techniques

mac_mogul · 12-12-2003, 09:00 PM

This would be a nice place to post any type of technique or shortcut used in Adobe graphics programs i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, ImageReady, InDesign, and any other adobe prog.

Here's a neat Photoshop trick used to make a sort of "cave wall' effect.

-Open a new document preferably NOT high res. (a setting of 72 will do just fine)
-Make sure your color pallet is set to black and white
-Go to 'filters'-'render'-'clouds'
-Then go to 'filters'-'noise'-'add noise'STOP-- Set noise amount to '3' and make sure it is set to 'gaussian' and click 'ok'
-Now go to your 'channels' pallet-'create new channel-"Alpha 1"'-and do the "clouds" and "noise" process again.
-Once that is finished, select your "layer 1" from the layers pallet
-Go to "filters'-'render'-'lighting effects'STOP-- set intensity to...
-30 for matte look
-50 for semi glossy look
-higher than 50 for mettalic look
-Move light source to desired location
-Then select 'Alpha 1' down at the bottom of the lighting effects dialoge box. Make sure 'white is high' is selected. Then move the cursor to 'mountainous' Click 'ok'
-Now create a new layer. Set new layer to 'color' and fill with a dark green or almost black blue.
You can adjust opacity and filter as desired.

This should now look like a slimy cave wall

I'll have more tips and stuff later!

Shakie · 12-12-2003, 10:56 PM

Good idea Mac.

If any of you aspiring artists out there have am Adobe Trick or Technique that you would like to share post it here in this thread.

ekÆsine · 12-13-2003, 05:15 AM

i am pretty sure you can't do that in illustrator or imageready. pictures are a must with graphics tutorials it helps clear things up and users can see the finished results.

Qiranworms · 12-13-2003, 08:44 PM

I like everything but the "green slime" effect. I think a sort of stone colour would be better...

T1junkie · 01-05-2004, 05:40 PM

nice

I have a simple little trick for Desktop pitures

create a blank picture that is the same size as your resolution

use the cloud filter to apply your two favorite colors

and save a JPG file and set it as you desktop pict.

its really simple and I think it makes a great desktop pict.

Jetta-GT- · 01-09-2004, 11:06 PM

some PSP basic shortcuts

Ctrl+T - transform
Ctrl+C - copy

Ctrl+V - paste

Ctrl+Z - undo

etc...
to move object use
Shift <- (or ->) - moves objet faster
Ctrl <- (or ->) - moves objects really slow (really good for working with lines etc)

For PSP tehniqes i recomend going to the library

Hackerman · 02-13-2004, 01:55 PM

http://www.fnpsolutions.com/nuke/

two tutorials for photoshop which I created, I will also be putting up some Terragen tutorials and even more photoshop tutorials.

You just have to navigate to the forums, and the Tutorials section

girly · 02-20-2004, 07:42 AM

eyecandy is a cool addon feature for adobe photoshop-lets you cheat quite a bit with filters, theres a new version out ;o)

XT · 03-06-2004, 09:50 PM

http://www.good-tutorials.com/
thousands apon thousands of tutorials for everyone

Fahim · 04-28-2004, 04:50 AM

well i had used Adobe 's related all programs and i think they are all perfect......and the adobe photoshop is the best of all....
i think adobe is the favorite to all ....because it is easy to work in...and the Designing is easy to do in it...

12-12-2003, 09:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
mac_mogul Monster Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,292	Adobe Techniques This would be a nice place to post any type of technique or shortcut used in Adobe graphics programs i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, ImageReady, InDesign, and any other adobe prog. Here's a neat Photoshop trick used to make a sort of "cave wall' effect. -Open a new document preferably NOT high res. (a setting of 72 will do just fine) -Make sure your color pallet is set to black and white -Go to 'filters'-'render'-'clouds' -Then go to 'filters'-'noise'-'add noise'STOP-- Set noise amount to '3' and make sure it is set to 'gaussian' and click 'ok' -Now go to your 'channels' pallet-'create new channel-"Alpha 1"'-and do the "clouds" and "noise" process again. -Once that is finished, select your "layer 1" from the layers pallet -Go to "filters'-'render'-'lighting effects'STOP-- set intensity to... -30 for matte look -50 for semi glossy look -higher than 50 for mettalic look -Move light source to desired location -Then select 'Alpha 1' down at the bottom of the lighting effects dialoge box. Make sure 'white is high' is selected. Then move the cursor to 'mountainous' Click 'ok' -Now create a new layer. Set new layer to 'color' and fill with a dark green or almost black blue. You can adjust opacity and filter as desired. This should now look like a slimy cave wall I'll have more tips and stuff later! __________________ Image Contests "Who are you?" "Me? I'm the living embodiment of all that is evil in the computer world." "You're Bill Gates?" iBook G4 1.2ghz PowerPC G4 // 1.25gb PC2700 DDR // ATI RADEON Mobility 9200 32mb DDR // 60gb Ultra ATA/100 Hitachi HDD // Matshita 24x CD-RW/DVD Combo // M-Audio Sonica Theater 7.1 USB Sound Card // Logitech X-530 5.1 Surround

12-12-2003, 10:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
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T1junkie Super Techie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 302	nice I have a simple little trick for Desktop pitures create a blank picture that is the same size as your resolution use the cloud filter to apply your two favorite colors and save a JPG file and set it as you desktop pict. its really simple and I think it makes a great desktop pict. __________________ IBM/Lenovo T43 2687DSU Pentium M 2.0Ghz 1024 MB (DDR2 SDRAM) 80 GB Ultra ATA, 5400 RPM 14.1\" LCD Windows XP Pro DVD-R 64MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 Integrated 802.11A/B/G, Bluetooth, 10/100/1000 Eth.

02-20-2004, 07:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
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12-13-2003, 05:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
ekÆsine Wizard Techie Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,940	i am pretty sure you can't do that in illustrator or imageready. pictures are a must with graphics tutorials it helps clear things up and users can see the finished results.

01-09-2004, 11:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jetta-GT- Newb Techie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 28	some PSP basic shortcuts Ctrl+T - transform Ctrl+C - copy Ctrl+V - paste Ctrl+Z - undo etc... to move object use Shift <- (or ->) - moves objet faster Ctrl <- (or ->) - moves objects really slow (really good for working with lines etc) For PSP tehniqes i recomend going to the library

02-13-2004, 01:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hackerman Super Techie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 322	http://www.fnpsolutions.com/nuke/ two tutorials for photoshop which I created, I will also be putting up some Terragen tutorials and even more photoshop tutorials. You just have to navigate to the forums, and the Tutorials section

03-06-2004, 09:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
XT Ultra Techie Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 790	http://www.good-tutorials.com/ thousands apon thousands of tutorials for everyone

04-28-2004, 04:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Fahim True Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 217	well i had used Adobe 's related all programs and i think they are all perfect......and the adobe photoshop is the best of all.... i think adobe is the favorite to all ....because it is easy to work in...and the Designing is easy to do in it... __________________ Intel Pentium 4 Hyperthread Buspeed 845 bus speed 512 RAM 3D Graphics

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