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 Most of these tutorials are Based on paint shop pro 5, photoshop55 .Most of the Figure illustrations are done in paint shop pro as Not Everybody has the Money to pay the Wopping Price for photoshop55 ,and it is considered to be professional software,So if you have photoshop55 your probably beyond these tutorials allready.The tutorials in this section are presented here, as a PROGRESSIVE SERIES,So if you start with the First one and Go to the Last one,you'll have a pretty good grasp on the concepts envolved,and will begin to spawn your own works of art.Be Sure to come back every so often as I will be adding more. If you any problems with the tutorials,understanding them or they don't work for you,just e-mail me and I'll be glad to help.I hope they will be of help to you in your quest for good graphics.Good Luck:). Download Evaluation Copies  These Tutorials Pages assume the following:
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First Things FirstRead these Short Articles on the preparation of graphics for the webBeef up Your paint shop pro or photoshop with plugins Considerations for web graphics | |
| To Learn About Deformation Tool for Paint Shop Pro Free Transpose for Photoshop55 . Refer to the Perspective Drop Shadow Tutorial:Step 7 For PSP6,New layers should be chosen as a New Rastor Layer, | |
| Beveling Objects/Text |   Making the text and objects appear to have height.Coupled with the drop shadow techniques this is the basis for Much,in web graphics. |
| Burn and Dodge Application | The Burn and Dodge Tools.Quite Possibly the Most Important tools in the tool Bar.The Idea ,is that when your painting a picture ,in the shadows and in the Highlights.One Should use the essense of the present colors to Darkin or Lighten areas.One shouldnt use black unless black is the color present.This all may seem unclear but this tutorial will clear this up |
| Cutouts Objects/Text | How to do cutouts,for the appearance of being literally cutout of the page.Adding depth to your graphics |
| Chiseling Objects/Text | Chiseling is a very popular technique that is similar to beveling,except the bevel peaks radically.This technique makes the letters or objects have height,also like beveling. |
| Vertical Drop Shadows | Basic drop shadow technique as it applies to text and objects.drop shadows Should be used with a bit of descretion but they are allmost allways present.So Dont Over Do it.try to be tasteful about its application. |
| Perspective Drop Shadows | Drop Shadows can be used as they are in Real time as well.Changing the position of the light source,or creating floating objects and text |
| Cutting Out Shapes/Objects | This is a must know in Paint Shop Pro and any other program for that matter.When you have a shape in mind you need to have the know how to create that shape,or get your hands dirty to get the effect you want.This will show you how to create more complex shapes using the different Selection Types rather than just your basic squares and circles.This also the Basis of interface design. |
| Cutting Out Shapes/Objects | This is a Photoshop Tutorial.Almost Identical to the Paint Shop Pro One Above.They were too different to put in the same tutorial.As with the Paint Shop Pro Tut,this is the Very Bottom line to GUI interface Design,Nav Bar Creation,and Button Making.Good Luck |
| Textures Objects/Text | Ok,youve created smooth,flat and fat objects and text.We'll move on to creating texture in them.Such as,Wood,Burlap,or a Photo Background.This will add your own flair to your creations. |
| Full Blown Textures | This is a Continuation of the textures lesson above.It's abit more advanced,in that you need to get some plugins.Refer to the Beef up Article and You'll be Ready. |
| Cut-N-Paste | How to cutout from one picture and add to another. |
| Scanlines | A real easy way to create those Professional Looking scanlines as you know, scanlines rock :) if using sparingly. |
| Layer Properties | Covering those layer properties.They can bring out the True Artist in you.As they create the look and feel of Real Life Objects or Surrealism at its best.How the layers blend with each other is one of the keys to new ideas in your works. |
| Photoshop Pen Tool Series | The Photoshop55 Freeform Pen Tool.It's an Incredible Tool with Big Graphical Power.That's a Must know. |