PAINT-POPS.NET

Tutorials

Here are several tutorials for you to learn from, but not to take. You may apply these skills to your designs, but do not redistribute the tutorials and claim them as your own. Also, DO NOT MAKE AN ICON THAT LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE THE ONES FROM THE TUTORIALS. The point of these is to give you ideas, not to give you models to duplicate.

Note: All Photoshop tutorials are for Adobe Photoshop CS.

Photoshop

Animated GIFs (Imageready)
Learn the basics of GIF making.

Scratchy Textures
Learn how to make scratchy textures with filters.

Scratchy Textures (Version 2)
Another way to make scratchy textures with brushes.

Sparkly Brushes
Make sparkly brushes by altering default Photoshop brushes.

Creating Swirls
Fun with the pen tool! Learn how to create swirls.

Adding Text
Different tips on applying text to any graphic.

Making a Wallpaper
Create this simple Ada Choi wallpaper!

Banner Textures
Make a banner texture using only filters!

Grunge Brushes
Create a grungy brush by altering default Photoshop brushes!

Filtering Alternative
Create a look that resembles "filtering."

Removing Text
Remove text from an image using the clone brush tool.

Making Banners
Make a simple banner using fractals.

Creating Collages
In-depth look at making a colorful collage of Se7en!

Making Banners Pt. 2
Make a banner using the wave filter!

Making Banners Pt. 3
Make a banner with a variety of filters.

Lowering File Size
Lower the file sizes for JPGs while maintaining decent image quality.

Lowering GIF File Size
Lower the file sizes for animated GIFs.

Animated GIFs (Advanced)
Learn how to make your GIF look extra spiffy.

Extracting Images
Remove the background of a picture.

Create Your Own Icon Texture

Produce a watercolor-like effect.

Vertical Light Rays

Make streaks of light in your picture.

Icon Tutorials

Other

Screencapping with Windows Movie Maker

Voice Recording with Adobe Audition

Playing a Video File with Soft Subtitles