Hot Photoshop Text Effects Part 3

Last month's "Flaming Text in Photoshop" inspiration page was very hot -- so we're doing it again! Here is the last in our series of HOT text effects for Photoshop users. There was another page, but unfortunately of all the tutorials we've collected, six of the websites no longer exist, or have been converted into revenue parking sites. As we've said many times before, that's a familiar new ploy of domainers: build up traffic by 'borrowing' content from other sites, and then switch to revenue link farms. Oh well. They're gone. 

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Beware: Photoshop Stalkers

This is a sad story. Sad, because sooner or later -- just for a few pennies -- the internet profiteers and cyber criminals are going to ruin it for everyone else. Now, not only are the Photoshop Tutorial replicator sites loading up with screen spam, stalker links, and layer after layer of roll-over blink ads and pop-unders -- something else is going on!

Vector vs Bitmap for dummies

There have been a lot of articles over the years about resolution and the differences between vector art and bitmapped graphics. When this one was submitted to our Photoshop Tutorials library through the Photoshop 911 Tutorials link, we immediately liked this approach as one of the more friendly ones. Thanks to the folks at Blogger.Iconshock for sharing this with all our readers ...

The remarkable world of patterns

Pattern Design, unlike any other form of design

Artlandia SymmetryShop Adobe Photoshop plug-inDesigning patterns is difficult because of the intricate demand to detail, and the level of skill required to visualize how the finished pattern will evolve. Adobe's Photoshop and Illustrator have attempted to simplify the process, but haven't really hit the solution that satisfies. Enter Artlandia.

The latest version 3 of SymmetryShop, an Adobe Photoshop plug-in for professional pattern design markedly simplifies the pattern design workflow by making the plug-in functionality available as a floating Photoshop panel. So we thought we would look around and see how this technology is being put to work by world-class talents using this plug-in. Wow -- here are three "Designing Women" who take their patterns, and SymmetryShop very seriously!

Blending Modes Words with pictures

While writing words with letters made of photographs is not a new idea, this Carmel-based company, has introduced a new website, where users can build their own personalized framed picture using up to ten black and white photos and color symbols.

making words with photographs shaped like letters

WordmarkPhotos.com gives total control of the image selection and design of the final picture to the user. Because of this new technology, Wordmark Photos is now able to offer price-conscientious consumers heirloom quality pictures that will make a beautiful addition to any room. Here's one for Mother's Day.