An often overlooked feature of Illustrator is the ability to create Flash animations (without needing Flash). We are going to make a fireworks display to celebrate the 4th of July.
Basic Illustrator knowledge is assumed for this tutorial.
Make a quick and easy Photoshop barcode using a couple of filters. Can be used to generate multiple bar codes if you need variation.
Based on a tutorial created by Travis Ballard of ansimation.net
Many Photoshop users are unaware that an object can be stroked and filled multiple times. The key is the fact that strokes and fills can be applied without using any layer styles. Here's how to do it.
Create an elegant rounded search button for your website. You will use shape layers, so the end result will be resizable. For a more subtle look, leave off the "search" text.
Remember the Spirograph? Relive your childhood memories with this simple yet stunning effect. Learn the "Ctrl+d" shortcut to save tons of time with repetitive tasks and try out some different brushes to get some cool variations on the same idea.
Create a kung fu fighter silhouette in this easy Photoshop CS tutorial. Learn one method for removing the background from your images while making a nice image for an avatar or small web graphic.
Make an antique scale with a 3D feel using shape layers and layer styles in this tutorial for Photoshop. If you take the extra time to make each coin a separate shape layer, this will be almost 100% vector and can easily scale to any size.
