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Out of Bounds Guided Edit in Photoshop Elements Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
The out of bounds effect is when a part of the photo extends beyond the frame. It's a popular effect that can add dimension and interest to a subject, and it's easy to create in Photoshop Elements ...
PaintShop Pro x4 Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
User review of PaintShop Pro x4.
Photoshop CS6 Extended Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013
User review of Photoshop CS6 Extended.
Bowie Meets Salvador Dali Created: Sunday, May 12, 2013 Updated: Sunday, May 12, 2013
"Bowie Meets Salvador Dali" photo art created in Photoshop 7.
Getting Expressive With Pattern Pens in Painter Created: Friday, May 10, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
Painter's Pattern Pen brush variants let you use a brush to apply a pattern to an image. Explore the use of pattern pens with this tutorial.
PhotoScape for Windows Free Photo Editor Review Created: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
PhotoScape is free photo editing software for Windows which is jam-packed with features, while remaining very easy to use.
"The Book of Inkscape: The Definitive Guide to the Free Graphics Editor" Review Created: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Review of "The Book of Inkscape: The Definitive Guide to the Free Graphics Editor" by Dmitry Kirsanov. The Book of Inkscape is a resource for all Inkscape users, whether they have never used the ap...
Inkscape Review Created: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Inkscape is a free vector-based image editor suitable for a wide of graphic design purposes.
Overview of Inkscape Created: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Inkscape is a free and open source vector-based image editor that offers an alternative to Adobe Illustrator for those users on a budget.
Dripping Blood Text Tutorial in Inkscape Created: Monday, August 23, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
This simple tutorial shows how to produce dripping blood text in Inkscape, suitable for Halloween. The same technique can be used for the effect of wet dripping paint for a graffiti look.
Web Graphics in the New Millennium - Introduction Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
The next generation of Web graphics are being developed today... find out what's in store for graphics in the new millennium, from your About.com Guide
Web Graphics in the New Millennium - SVG Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
The next generation of Web graphics are being developed today... find out what's in store for scalable vector graphics in the new millennium.
Discovering Photoshop 5.5 - Extract Command Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn about the Extract command in Photoshop 5.5. Part of an in-depth review of new features in Photoshop 5.5 and ImageReady 2.
Discovering Photoshop 5.5 - New Tools in 5.5 Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Take a look at the Magic Eraser, Background Eraser and Art History Brush in Photoshop 5.5. Part of an in-depth review of new features in Photoshop 5.5 and ImageReady 2.
Burn All GIFs Day Resources for Webmasters Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Resources for Webmasters who wish to participate in Burn All GIFs Day to protest against the Unisys LZW patents and other software patents, from your About.com Guide to Graphics Software.
Discovering Photoshop 5.5 - Type Tool and Editable Type Layers Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn about the improved type tool and editable type layers in Photoshop 5.5. Part of an in-depth review of new features in Photoshop 5.5 and ImageReady 2.
Discovering Photoshop 5.5 - Layer Alignment Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn about the new layer alignment commands in Photoshop 5.5. Part of an in-depth review of new features in Photoshop 5.5 and ImageReady 2.
Discovering Photoshop 5.5 - Automated Commands and Batch Processing Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn about the new automated commands in Photoshop 5.5. Part of an in-depth review of new features in Photoshop 5.5 and ImageReady 2.
Discovering Photoshop 5.5 - Layer Effects Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
An overview of the new layer effects features of Photoshop 5.5. Part of an in-depth review of new features in Photoshop 5.5 and ImageReady 2.
Discovering Photoshop 5.5 - Transformation Features Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn about the new transformation commands and features in Photoshop 5.5. Part of an in-depth review of new features in Photoshop 5.5 and ImageReady 2.
Digital Camera Solutions - Book Review Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
A review of the book, Digital Camera Solutions, by Gregory Georges.
Discovering Photoshop 5.5 - Measure Tool Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
An overview of the new measure tool in Photoshop 5.5. Part of an in-depth review of new features in Photoshop 5.5 and ImageReady 2.
$5000 to License GIFs - Graphics Software - 08/30/99 Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Can Unisys enforce a $5000 license on any Web site using GIF images? The story, from your About.com Guide to graphics software.
Discovering Photoshop 5.5 - History Palette Snapshots History Brush Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn about the History Palette, Snapshots, and the History Brush in Photoshop 5.5. Part of an in-depth review of new features in Photoshop 5.5 and ImageReady 2.
To Animate or not to Animate? - Graphics Software Created: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
GIF Animations are easy to create and fun to use, but when used in excess they're not only a distraction but can also have a detrimental effect.
Tutorial - Animated Spinning CD: Part 1 - Graphics Software Created: Thursday, May 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn how I created an animated spinning CD in CorelXARA 2, from your About.com Guide.
Photo-Paint Animation Tutorial Created: Thursday, May 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Create a simple animation from two digital photos using Photo-Paint 9's movie function.
Tutorial - Wavy Bordered Background - Graphics Software Created: Thursday, May 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Create a wavy bordered Web page background in CorelDRAW 8, from your About.com Guide.
Tutorial - Spruce Up Your Desktop - Graphics Software Created: Thursday, May 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Create your own desktop wallpaper using native picture tubes in Paint Shop Pro 6, from your About.com Guide.
Preparing Photos for the Web in Ulead PhotoImpact Created: Thursday, May 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn how to prepare your photos for the Web by using Ulead PhotoImpact to rotate crop and resize your pictures.
Batch Processing with Quick Command Panel in Ulead PhotoImpact Created: Thursday, May 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn how to use PhotoImpact's Quick Command Panel and Batch Task function to automate the process of preparing images for the Web, or for automating any number of repetitive tasks.
Batch Processing and Recording Scripts in Corel Photo-Paint Created: Thursday, May 18, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn how to use scripts and the batch process command in Corel Photo-Paint to automate the process of preparing images for the Web, or for automating any number of repetitive tasks.