3 January 2012 0 Comments

Weekly Poll: Would You Buy an iPhone Game Controller?

Would You Buy an iPhone Game Controller? There’s been a lot of complaining around these parts (mostly by me) about games being ported to the iPhone that are ridiculously difficult to control. It’s just the inherent nature of holding a small phone in your hands and controlling things by touching a glass screen, but it could be [...]

3 January 2012 0 Comments

Rockstar Icon Designer eBook + Introduction to DSLR Photography Course

We’re excited to announce that Tuts+ Premium members now have access to a new Rockable eBook and in-depth video course on DSLR Photography as part of their membership. The eBook is Rockstar Icon Designer (usually $24 USD), and the course is Introduction to DSLR Photography with professional photographer Kim Bultsma. If you own a DSLR [...]

3 January 2012 0 Comments

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! Resources This tutorial uses the following images but you are welcome to find alternatives for the ice cream and wine glass images. Elephant Image 01 Elephant [...]

2 January 2012 0 Comments

10 Fantastically Cheap iOS Shooters

For some of us, a game isn’t a game unless there’s some gunpowder involved. Thankfully, hidden amongst the clutter of word puzzles, birds you sling at pigs, and other grenade-launcher-lacking yawners, the App Store offers some true gems in the heat-packing department. Even better? Plenty of them are free. So we’ll spare you the search [...]

2 January 2012 0 Comments

Best of Tuts+ in December 2011

Each month, we bring together a selection of the best tutorials and articles from across the whole Tuts+ network. Whether you’d like to read the top posts from your favourite site, or would like to start learning something completely new, this is the best place to start! Psdtuts+ — Photoshop Tutorials Create a Festive Cocktail [...]

1 January 2012 0 Comments

Best of the Web – December 2011

As you know, each month, we round up some of the best Photoshop-related content from around the web. This month, there was some excellent Photoshop tutorials to choose from so please take a moment to review our favorites from December 2011. Photoshop Tutorials Christmas Night Magic Scene With Flying Santa In this tutorial from Alfoart [...]

31 December 2011 0 Comments

Evernote Food: Remember What You’ve Eaten

Have you ever been to a restaurant, tried something new and then forgotten what you had to eat the next time you stop by? I know that I have (which is rare, given my standard order) and I’ve definitely forgotten what my girlfriend’s favorite order is, leading to confused stares and a lot of frantic [...]

31 December 2011 0 Comments

Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: January 2012

    We always try our best to challenge your artistic abilities and produce some interesting, beautiful and creative artwork. And as designers we usually turn to different sources of inspiration. As a matter of fact, we’ve discovered the best one — desktop wallpapers that are a little more distinctive than the usual crowd. This [...]

31 December 2011 0 Comments

Our Favorite Photoshop Content of 2011

The older I get, the faster time seems to fly by. It doesn’t seem that long ago when I was drafting last year’s Best of Psdtuts article. Since then we’ve published a ton of amazing Photoshop tutorials and articles. In this round up, I’ve picked some of my favorite content from Psdtuts to share. This [...]

31 December 2011 0 Comments

Enhance Your Ad Designs with 3D Splashes

In this tutorial, I’ll show you a creative process that gets you using your crazy brain. The workflow for creating the splashes involves taking photographs of thrown paint. Through photography you can capture amazing 3D images without the need for 3D software. Learn to make a splash in your next design. Editor’s note: This tutorial [...]

30 December 2011 0 Comments

Spectacular Fireworks Photography Around The World

SINGAPORE 2011 New Year Countdown by Kenny Teo Fireworks over St. Paul Minnesota by Dan Anderson Illuminations: Reflections of Earth by Matt Pasant Blue Light Special by Neil Kremer God Bless America by Moniza Fireworks by Chisa Fireworks by George L Smyth Sydney 2009 New Year Eve Firework by Yury Prokopenko Fireworks Display by John [...]

30 December 2011 0 Comments

Forecast: Pre-Check In Your Check In

Foursquare is great to see where everyone is right now, but the app is next to useless when you want to actually meet up with your friends. By the time you get to your friends’ supposed location, it’s a crapshoot on whether they will still be there (unless of course you call/text/email them, but who [...]