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Interview With Martin Perhiniak: Getting an Adobe Certification

2011-08-27 17:00:22 (читать в оригинале)

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Psdtuts author, Martin Perhiniak. Martin is the author of our Photoshop Basix and Digital Art for Beginners Series, and is an Adobe Certified Expert and Instructor. I frequently introduce Martin as an Adobe Certified Expert so in this interview I decided to ask him exactly what that means.

In our interview we discussed several topics including; how a person can become a certified expert, how you can prepare for the exam, and what you could gain by getting your certification. Martin also had some fun quizzing me with some questions that could be found on the exam. So please take a moment to watch this roughly 40 minute interview and see if I passed the test.

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Back to the Future: FITC Toronto 2011

2011-08-26 17:00:44 (читать в оригинале)

With readers scattered throughout the world, we understand that you aren’t able to attend every design-related conference or speech. Today, we would like to bring you James White’s “Back to the Future” speech from FITC Toronto back in May 2011. Hope you enjoy it!

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Create an Alien Portrait Using Photo Manipulation Techniques – Psd Premium Tutorial

2011-08-26 03:26:24 (читать в оригинале)

Our culture depicts aliens in all shapes and sizes – but what would a creature from another planet really look like? Would it be the classic anthropomorphic, almond-eyed beings from the X-Files and countless Hollywood movies, or would it be so different from our own DNA to be totally unrecognizable? In this Psd Premium tutorial, author Mark Mayers will mix human and animal textures to transform a 3D render into a fantastical extra terrestrial portrait. This tutorial is available exclusively to Premium Members. If you are looking to take your photo manipulation and 3D rendering skills to the next level then Log in or Join Now to get started!

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About the Author

Author Mark Mayers is a talented designer and illustrator from the UK. He has worked as a designer and creative director for several design/advertising agencies and specializes in print, branding, packaging, and exhibition graphics. Mark began his career when the tools of the trade were markers, layout pads, and most importantly, the ability to draw, but he embraced the digital revolution in the early 90′s and swapped his drawing board for a Mac. Today, Mark freelances from his studio in Cornwall for such clients as American Express, BMW, Future Publishing, IDG Communications and Imagine Publishing.

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Professional and Detailed Instructions Inside

Premium members can Log in and Download! Otherwise, Join Now! Below are some sample images from this tutorial.

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Psd Premium Membership

As you know, we run a premium membership system here that costs $9 a month (or $22 for 3 months!) which gives members access to the Source files for tutorials as well as periodic extra tutorials, like this one! You’ll also get access to Net Premium and Vector Premium, too. If you’re a Premium member, you can Log in and Download the Tutorial. If you’re not a member, you can of course Join Today!

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Working With Colors and Establishing a Color Palette in Photoshop

2011-08-24 17:00:37 (читать в оригинале)

Photoshop is an excellent tool for manipulating photographs but it can also be used as a means to create stunning digital art. This tutorial is part of a 25-part video tutorial series demonstrating everything you will need to know to start producing digital art in Photoshop. Digital Art for Beginners, by Adobe Certified Expert and Instructor, Martin Perhiniak will begin by teaching you how to draw in Photoshop. At the conclusion of this series you will know all you need to produce your own concept art and matte paintings in Photoshop.

Today’s tutorial Part 6: Working With Colors and Establishing a Color Palette in Photoshop will explain a bit of traditional and digital color theory and then put it into practice by establishing a color palette in Photoshop. Let’s get started!

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50 Mind-blowing Retro-Style Photoshop Illustrations

2011-08-23 17:00:15 (читать в оригинале)

Graphic design from the 70s, 80s and 90s has plenty to offer modern-day designers. Here we introduce a bunch of modern-day graphic designers using the best of retro-styles to create incredible and original work that melds the past, the present, and sometimes, the future!

Editor’s note: This tutorial was originally published on Psdtuts in February of 2009.

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Nicolas Girard

Nicolas is a freelance designer from Canada. He currently works for MuchMusic doing graphic design work.

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James White

James has been in the business for over ten years. During that time he has worked with a variety of clients and projects, from comic books, to posters and everything between.

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Defi the Norm

Defi the Norm is from Miami, Florida, and concentrates on vector and Photoshop design. They’ve created some stunning 80s style works.

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Jared Nickerson

Below is a picture the designer created for an album cover. Sadly, the design never made it to the cover and is now a T-shirt design.

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Sebastian Bentler

Sebastian is a graphic designer with a flair for all things retro. He likes to specialize in designs that mimic the styles of the 70s and 80s. The below projects are just a few from his portfolio that showcase hie abilities to put a modern twist on retro design.

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Felipe Rocha

Felipe is a designer and illustrator who can create a variety of styles in a variety of mediums. From standard illustration to create print design, Felipe can handle it all.

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Alexis Marcou

If the images below aren’t 100% 80s, I don’t know what is. These illustrations are a prime example of the illustration style that was so popular in the 80′s that it was used in everything from print to motion.

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Ed Price

The flyers below created by Ed Price are another great example of adding modern day design elements to a heavily 80′s influenced design.

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AJ Dimarucot

AJ is a graphic designer who’s main focus is to create awesome T-shirt designs. Have a look around his portfolio and you’ll see he is pretty amazing at it. This is especially true when it comes to creating retro designs.

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Sakke Soini

Last but certainly not least, I bring you the retro mastermind of Sakke Soini. We recently interviewed him here on Psdtuts+, so be sure to check that out. This designer’s work is so amazingly retro that you would think his mind is stuck in some sort of time warp. Brilliant.