Tutorials

I am currently in the process of finding a new home for my tutorials to play on the web since the tool I use is not compatible with YouTube.

Currently these links are not working, but I will have them up and running as soon as possible.

These videos require Flash Player and will load in a new tab/window unless otherwise noted.

Blending Photos into a Background

Blending Photos into a Background (works in both PS and PSE)

Using Brushes

  Photoshop
Using Brushes in Photoshop CS4 - Part 1 - Loading and rotating  

   Photoshop Elements
Using Brushes in Photoshop Elements 7 - Part 1 - Loading and rotating
Using Brushes in Photoshop Elements 7 - Part 2 - Scattering

Drop Shadows

Photoshop:  Drop Shadows - This tutorial is not from me, but is a must read from Peppermint of One Little Bird Designs.  Read it and then PSE users should try my video tutorial below!

Photoshop Elements: Advanced Drop Shadows in PSE - Based on the Photoshop Drop Shadow Tutorial by Peppermint here. Read her tutorial before doing this for general hints and ideas!   

Layer Masks

Photoshop:  Using Layer Masks for Non-Destructive Erasing in CS4  (originally created for Stuff to Scrap - You Tube video)

Photoshop Elements:  Using Adjustment Layers for Layer Masks & Non-Destructive Erasing in PSE7 (originally created for Stuff to Scrap - You Tube video)

Text Paths

Creating a Text Path in Photoshop & using one in Photoshop Elements (same video)
Download a .PSD file for use in PSE with common text path shapes.  Free for personal use!  Video shows you how to use them.

Photo Editing