Complex Cutouts

Knowing all the metal effects & shiny plastic techniques in the world won't get you very far if you miss out on the basics.?One of the most basic skills you must pick up to be an effective interface designer is learning how to make complex shapes.

Knowing all the metal effects & shiny plastic techniques in the world won't get you very far if you miss out on the basics.?One of the most basic skills you MUST pick up to be an effective interface designer is learning how to make complex shapes.

Create a complex custom shape using basic shapes.

The city and countryside of Chartres, France, are dominated by the magnificent cathedral.

Creating reflections. Part 4 in our mini series...

This tutorial will teach you how to create a skull shaped interface to use on a website or in any image.

Creating a complex custom shape

Creating a shadow for a complex object is a little more involved than the freehand shading we've done so far. In this section, we'll create a shadow for a more intricate object.

Learn a simple and versatile method of casting a shadow from any complex object in Adobe Photoshop. I find myself using this technique on a regular basis.

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create spiffy-looking complex geometric shapes using pre-defined Photoshop shapes. You'll get practise with the Direct Selection Tool, as well as different Transform properties!

Learn how to create a cool pop art effect like the one popularized by Andy Warhol.

Jello may taste bland by itself, but add some flavourings, pour over a little cream, and you are in dessert heaven! The same applies to Photoshop - just take a mellow colour, add a few layer effects, and enjoy the yummyness of your work.

Create the classic plastic style gel text

Find out how to apply a ray effect on your desired image.

Learn to apply war text effect

This tutorial will teach you how to create a cube and then give it a 3D effect.

Learn how to make an 3D text effect easily

Add this dreamy effect to your image.

Learn how to make a realistic under water effect using Filters and Brushes.