40 Impressive Photoshop Tutorials Of 2012

Adina Claudia Posted on 09. Feb, 2012 | Comment in!

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In this year 2012 we hope with our designers around the world will present something more special in website designs, print media designs, typographic art, awesome photo manipulation and new trends of graphic designs, with this regard we have “40 Impressive Photoshop Tutorials Of 2012” which belong to Adobe Photoshop basic tutorials and advanced level usage of Adobe Photoshop, give the impression like designers didn’t waste any time and they started more exceptional designs.

In this post we discussing Photoshop Guru who did excellent job in below Photoshop tutorials even from first day of new year 2012, these of all latest collection of Photoshop Tutorials and we hope that will enhance your designing skills and you will learn more techniques about new version of Adobe Photoshop.

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Quick Tip: Create a “Transfarmers” Text Effect Using Layer Styles in Photoshop

In today’s quick tip tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a cinematic “Transfarmers” Text Effect using the layer styles. Let’s get started!

Create a Sci-fi Scene Using Advanced Shading Techniques in Photoshop – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial

Applying the right atmosphere and lighting to your artwork can be a tricky task. In this Tuts+ Premiumtutorial, author Wojciech Pijecki will explain how to create a mechanically enhanced subject, in a sci-fi environment, using advanced shading techniques in Photoshop. This tutorial is available exclusively to Tuts+ Premium Members.

Create a Rusty and Worn Metallic Textured Skull Using 3D Renders

Photoshop is a fantastic tool to help 3D artists save time and improve the look of their renders. In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to combine ZBrush materials and lighting render passes to create a stunning metallic textured skull. Let’s get started!

Create an Amazing Surreal-Style Treehouse in Photoshop

Create this beautiful treehouse artwork using a combination of photo manipulation and painting techniques. Find out how to easily draw a surreal-looking tree easily using the Brush tool, clouds from scratch, and more! You’ll learn all these techniques in this Photoshop tutorial.

How to Create an Ice Planet

You can find a lot of tutorials on how to make an ice planet in Photoshop. But I would like to invite you to try this unique simple tutorial on how to achieve the desired effect in a few steps.

Create Grunge, Metal & Sci Fi Text Effect in Photoshop

Learn how to create a grunge, metal sci-fi/futuristic text effect using Adobe Photoshop. We’ll be using textures, brushes, shapes and useful techniques.

Create a Medieval Battle Axe in Photoshop

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.

How To Create a Vibrant Abstract Shards Poster Design

The design we’re creating today features a range of sharp vector shard shapes each with a vibrant mix of colours. These colours interact with the help of blending modes to create an intricate piece of digital art.

CREATE A GRUNGE & TEXTURED MIXED COLLAGE IN PHOTOSHOP

Forbidden Love – Photo Manipulation Tutorial

This Photoshop tutorial will show you how to blend different images together to create an emotional winter scene.

Quirky and Creative 2D Illustrations and Concept Art

Concept art plays an important role in the creation of just about any animated movie or video game. In this article we will feature some quirky and creative illustrations and concept art from some amazing artists and illustrators. Let’s take a look!

How to Create a Mysterious Floating Box in a Desolate Land

Create a mysterious floating box in the middle of a desolate land. This though-provoking image can be created using a variety of texture photos and a few Photoshop brushes – and we’ll show you how. You’ll learn techniques such as creating a 3D cube from textures, working with shadows, and lighting/color techniques.

DESIGN ABSTRACT SURREAL TEXT EFFECT WITH METAL TEXTURE IN PHOTOSHOP

In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this unique, Abstract Surreal Text Effect with Metal Texture in Photoshop. This is an intermediate tutorial so some steps can be tricky, but why not have a try

The aim of this tutorial is to show how you can manipulate texture/stock image with layer masks and blending options to create special effect. Also I will show you how to use adjustment layer to add colours in the end.

Create an Unique Surreal Photo Manipulation with Nebula Effect in Photoshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to Create an Unique, Dark Surreal Photo Manipulation with Nebula Effect in Photoshop. This is an intermediate level tutorial so some steps can be a bit tricky, but why not have a try

Along the way, we will be using some simple retouch skills, as well as some custom brushes and the liquify filter to produce special effect.

Photoshop: Starburst Effect

In today’s tutorial, I thought it would be pretty neat to create a similar starburst background, like in the new “The Voice” ad.

Paint “Mark the Cute Orange” in Photoshop

Learn how to paint a detailed 2D illustration in Photoshop. This tutorial will show you techniques such as how to create a concept sketch, paint a background, refinement of the painting, etc.

Create a GUI for an iPad Audio-DJ Application Using Photoshop – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial

Slick designs are an important part of a successful iPad interface. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Paul Flavius we will explain how to create a beautiful GUI for an Audio/DJ iPad application in Photoshop. This tutorial is available exclusively to Tuts+ Premium Members.

Create an Emotional Post War Scene

In this photoshop tutorial, we will learn how to create an emotional post war scene photo manipulation. We will combine some picture to be manipulated into something unique and create scene with the feel of post apocalyptic war.

HOW TO CREATE A FANTASY HAVEN FOR TRAVELERS IN PHOTOSHOP

Learn how to create a secret haven in the sky! This Photoshop tutorial will show you how to create this surreal scene where boats pick up travelers and fly them to a secret mountain passage in the sky. This tutorial will show you how to blend images seamlessly and work with lighting and shadows.

How to Draw an Ultra Clean Apple Keyboard with Photoshop

Today, we’ll be creating a photo-realistic Apple wireless keyboard in Photoshop! In this tutorial, we’ll whip-up the main keyboard in a few simple steps and then finish off the image by creating the keys, duplicating them, and adding icons on them!

Valentine Day Wallpaper Made in Photoshop

Learn how to create a Valentine Day Wallpaper in Photoshop from this easy to follow tutorial. We’ll create a beautiful heart made from jeans pattern and leather with stitching effect.

Create a Post-Apocalyptic Photo-Composition – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial

In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Mark Mayers will create a post-apocalyptic photo composition that will take inspiration from movies such as Planet of Apes, where an astronaut finds himself marooned on Earth thousands of years in the future only to find scattered relics of mankind. This tutorial is available exclusively to Tuts+ Premium Members

Create a Mythical Fantasy Female Photo Manipulation

Your Waseem is back today! I know the quality of my tutorials was decreasing and that was the most disappointing thing for me, but I’m back, and to prove that, this is a the tutorial I made for you this week.

In this photo manipulation tutorial, we will use many effects and blending and toning techniques, I’m sure you’ll learn something out of it even if you already are a professional.

HOW TO CREATE A PHOTO MANIPULATION OF A WOLF IN STORMY WEATHER

Learn how to use Photoshop to create this stormy photo manipulation! This tutorial will show you how to merge images together, adjust lighting and contrast, and create effects such as a lightning bolt and rain.

How to Create a Conceptual Image of a Couple Jumping from High Cliffs in Photoshop

Learn how to create an retro styled image inspired by Surrealism. You will learn how to combine stock photos, Photoshop brushes, and textures to create a scene of a couple jumping to each other from two very high cliffs. You’ll also learn how to blend texture and adjust the colors to give it the old photo look.

Professional Widow

In this manipulation I will show you how to play with fire, how to smoothen skin using the Mixer Brush Tool and how to create realistic light effects.

 

How to Create High Quality Metal 3D Text in Photoshop

Most of you probably know those awesome letters that were generated with 3D programs. But what about when you don’t have any particular program and you need to make 3D typography? This tutorial will show you how to create the 3D text shape and give it a high quality metal look using pure Photoshop. Check it out!

Ice Cube with cherry inside

HOW TO CREATE ABSTRACT COLORFUL VALENTINE’S DAY CARD WITH BEAUTIFUL SHINY HEARTS IN PHOTOSHOP CS5

We have another great tutorial available for our readers today. If you want to learn how to create Abstract Colorful Valentine’s Day Card with Beautiful shiny hearts, using simple shapes, brushes and gradients in Adobe Photoshop CS5, then this tutorial is for you. Layered PSD file included. Let’s get started!

How to Draw a Colorful Fantasy Dragon Battle Scene in Photoshop

Learn how to take a drawing of a dragon and turn it into an amazing painting. This tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop to create shapes from a hand-drawn sketch, apply shading, then finish it by applying color and texture. After creating the dragon, you will learn learn how to create the starry background scene and create a fiery dragon breath.

Design A Layout For A Phone Webshop

In this Photoshop tutorial, you are going to learn how to create a template especially for the Prestashop CMS. After the creation, you will integrate it in a file type compatible with Prestashop.

Create a Pimped Out Truck Using Photoshop and Point and Shoot Photos

Making modifications to your car or truck in Photoshop can be a lot of fun. In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to create a pimped out truck modification using photos taken with a simple point and shoot camera, with no advanced lighting setup. Let’s get started!

Create A Colorful Coral Reef With Exotic Fish

Follow the SBS in this tutorial, and I will teach you how to make a beautiful scene of a coral reef and some fish. I’ll be so happy to guide you in an easy SBS (Step By Step) tutorial, to show you the beauty of using Photoshop.

CREATE ELEGANT LEAFY LETTERING IN PHOTOSHOP – TUTS+ PREMIUM TUTORIAL

Illustrator and Photoshop work extremely well together. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Alex Beltechi will use both apps to produce elegant leafy lettering that can be used for a variety of projects. This tutorial is available exclusively to Tuts+ Premium Members.

How to Create a Dramatic Fisheye Spartan Scene with Photoshop

In this tutorial we are going to learn how to blend and distort different desert landscape stock images to create a dynamic fisheye-like perspective and use different adjustment layers to get different coloring and feel to the manipulation so let’s get started!

Make a Cool Vector Wallpaper in Photoshop

Making vector wallpapers in Photoshop is one of the easiest things a beginner can do in Photoshop. The reason for that is because you’re only going to use silhouetted objects so you don’t have to worry about things like color matching, shadows, illumination and things like that. So, let’s see how it’s done.

Create a Serene Fantasy Photo Manipulation

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to compose magical scene from different stock images, how to create strong atmosphere and add interesting lights and shadows. You’ll also learn many different ways of color adjustments to get the exact images you’ve always wished. Let’s get started!

Create an Elephant Sundae Using Photo Manipulation Techniques

Photoshop is great at seamlessly combing photos to create an entirely new scene. In this tutorial we will create an elephant sundae using several stock photos. Let’s get started!

Create a Surreal Scene with a Cool Snail that Flies

Learn how to create a surreal mother nature photo manipulation. This tutorial will show you how to create a completely surreal scene by combining stock photos and blending them seamlessly. You’ll also learn how to fix and enhance the lighting of your images.

Create a Futuristic Touch Screen Interface Illustration in Photoshop – Tuts+ Premium Tutorial

Touch screen interfaces are everywhere these days. You can see them on television, in movies, on the web, and especially on your mobile device. In this Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Kervin Brisseaux will explain how to create a touch screen interface illustration for a futuristic spacecraft controller. In the process we will show the digital illustration process from sketch to vector tracing to Photoshop rendering. This tutorial is available exclusively to Tuts+ Premium Members.

Author: Adina Claudia

I'm Tech/Design writer on my research and located New York. I enjoy all Gadgets and modding iDevices also, me special writing for Dzinepress, writing creative contents on tutorials and Inspirations on Tutorial Lounge, also love to write on Smashing Buzz on all HOT topics.

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