This simple combination of Photoshop filters creates a pencil sketch effect that quickly converts a photograph into a realistic drawing. The result features a mix of rough sketch lines and shading, along with a subtle paper texture which makes the effect much more believable. Choose between a traditional graphic pencil appearance, or toggle off the Black and White adjustment layer to produce more of a coloured pencil crayon look.
Adobe’s AI tool Firefly is great for quickly creating effects that would otherwise take considerable work in Photoshop. Learn how to generate this oozing slime text effect with ease, along with a bonus tip that helps to fix the common problem of Firefly not isolating your text on a plain background.
There are plenty of ways to make neon signs with glow effects in Photoshop, but creating ultra-realistic neon signs usually involves advanced 3D modelling or having a genuine neon sign made in real life. However, the advances in AI technology now make it easy to generate highly realistic neon signs, complete with the intricate details of mounting hardware, cables, texture of the glass tubes, and an illumination with much more depth and vibrancy than a basic Photoshop Outer Glow effect. Follow along with this tutorial to learn how to transform your basic lettering into a realistic neon sign, with the help of the new AI tools in Adobe Firefly.
This grungy grainy style of image is often called the Xerox effect because of its similarity to old photocopied images. The image is given a high-contrast black-and-white appearance with shading generated by large grainy noise textures. Follow along with this tutorial to discover which combination of filters achieves the look and how you can customise the final appearance with my free duotone gradient presets.
Typography is a core component of Graphic Design so it’s an important subject for every designer to learn. Typefaces are divided into classifications based on the era or characteristics of their design. Being able to identify a typeface style can help you make educated design decisions and choose the best font for your work depending on its use. In today’s video I’ll give a brief overview of the main typeface classifications of serif and sans serif fonts that have emerged throughout the history of movable type.
This Flames Photoshop Action is loaded with hundreds of steps that can be applied in seconds to produce an intense fiery explosion around your original image. In this resource review I’ll show you how to install the assets, apply the effect and customise the final result.