{"id":1700,"date":"2014-05-06T18:25:15","date_gmt":"2014-05-06T22:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.usedtobeabastard.com\/?p=1336"},"modified":"2014-05-06T18:25:15","modified_gmt":"2014-05-06T22:25:15","slug":"incredibly-simple-photoshop-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dontpokthebear.com\/incredibly-simple-photoshop-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Incredibly Simple Photoshop Hacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Incredibly Simple Photoshop Hacks Everyone Should Know<\/h1>\n

These tips and tricks should be easy enough for anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of Photoshop.<\/b><\/p>\n

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1.<\/span> Some people handle their selfie insecurities by searching for local treatments such as ‘lip filler birmingham<\/a>‘ however, now you can simply install these free Photoshop actions to get Instagram-like filters.<\/h2>\n
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Download them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2.<\/span> If you need to process a bunch of photos, use batch editing to resize and watermark all of them literally IN SECONDS.<\/h2>\n
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You don\u2019t even need to open a single file in Photoshop. Just make sure all the photos are in the same folder on your computer, click File >> Process Multiple Files<\/b>, and go to town.<\/p>\n

More details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3.<\/span> Use the Dodge and Burn tool to get sparkling eyes.<\/h2>\n
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Dodge will lighten. Burn will darken. So zoom very close in there and follow this easy, three-step tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4.<\/span> Mattify shiny skin.<\/h2>\n
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5.<\/span> Enhance a photo by crossing it with another photo with a better color palette. You\u2019ll get pleasantly interesting results.<\/h2>\n
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Open a photo with an interesting color palette, like a great work of art. Then open up your photo you wish to edit. Select Image >> Adjustments >> Match Color<\/b>, and then select the photo of the famous art as the source. You can play with Luminance and Color Intensity if you want. Hit OK and there you go.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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6.<\/span> Get free frames for your photos and learn how to convert your images into shapes.<\/h2>\n
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Believe me, this tutorial<\/a> is super crazy easy, so you have to try it! And you\u2019ll learn about the very useful Clipping Mask.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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7.<\/span> Make anything look thinner by using the Shear filter.<\/h2>\n
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Use sparingly. Get the full tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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8.<\/span> Delete pesky tourists from your travel photos.<\/h2>\n
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9.<\/span> Hold down shift while using the paintbrush tool to draw straight lines.<\/h2>\n
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10.<\/span> How to prevent that weird circle trail effect when using the paintbrush tool.<\/h2>\n
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11.<\/span> Have a logo or watermark that you use often? Turn it into a brush preset.<\/h2>\n
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Just make sure your logo is on a transparent background. Go to Edit >> Define Brush Preset<\/b> and voil\u00e0! When you go to use your paintbrush tool, open up your brushes and you should see your logo, ready to stamp onto whatever your heart desires.<\/p>\n

Still confused? Check out the tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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12.<\/span> Use the Spot Healing Brush to remove blemishes.<\/h2>\n
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Get more retouching tips here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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13.<\/span> Activate a layer just by clicking on it with the Move Tool.<\/h2>\n
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This is actually how the Move Tool works in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Elements, but in Photoshop, it can be a pain to select a layer if you a) have a bunch of them, and b) didn\u2019t take the time to name all of them. By checking the Auto-Select box and selecting Layer, your move tool will activate any layer it clicks on.<\/p>\n

Get a more full-fledged explanation here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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14.<\/span> Learn how to punch up vibrancy and saturation in seconds with TWO EASY STEPS.<\/h2>\n
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1. Open the photo in Photoshop.
\n2. Duplicate the layer that the photo is on (Command + J in the Layers window).
\n3. Set the new layer\u2019s blending mode to Hard Light. And there you have it. INSTA-DIFFERENCE.
\n4. If the result is TOO punchy, turn down the opacity of the new layer.<\/p>\n

Get the full details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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15.<\/span> Once you\u2019ve mastered that, learn how to use a high pass filter to sharpen your images.<\/h2>\n
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This is easier than using Unsharp Mask or Smart Sharpen!<\/p>\n

1. Open the photo in Photoshop.
\n2. Duplicate the layer that the photo is on (Command + J in the Layers window).
\n3. Set the new layer\u2019s blending mode to Overlay.
\n4. Put a high pass filter on the new layer by going to Filter >> Other >> High Pass<\/b>.
\n5. Drag the slider according to how much sharpening you need. A smaller radius means less sharpening, a larger radius gives you more.<\/p>\n

For more details, visit the full tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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16.<\/span> The Align tools are great little shortcuts that usually go unnoticed.<\/h2>\n
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They show up when the Move Tool is activated. Select multiple layers and click on one of the alignment options. It\u2019ll automatically align your objects, and your layout will be perfect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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17.<\/span> How to create glitter.<\/h2>\n
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OK maybe this isn\u2019t absolutely essential, but it\u2019s cool. Get the full tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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18.<\/span> Merge a photo of your child with their own artwork.<\/h2>\n
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Get the super easy tutorial here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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19.<\/span> Turn your photos matte.<\/h2>\n
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20.<\/span> Use the Orton Effect to get a dramatic lighting effect.<\/h2>\n
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1. Open the photo in Photoshop.
\n2. Duplicate the layer that the photo is on (Command + J in the Layers window).
\n3. Set the new layer\u2019s blending mode to Screen.
\n4. Duplicate the layer again.
\n5. Apply a Gaussian Blur by going to Filter >> Blur >> Gaussian Blur<\/b>. Play around with the value. Set the blending mode for this layer to Multiply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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21.<\/span> Lastly, know your shortcuts!!<\/h2>\n
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This is a no-brainer, but print these out and keep them near your desk. The more you use them, the more they\u2019ll feel like second nature.<\/p>\n

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Incredibly Simple Photoshop Hacks Everyone Should Know These tips and tricks should be easy enough for anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of Photoshop. tumblr.photojojo.com 1. Some people handle their selfie insecurities by searching for local treatments such as ‘lip filler birmingham‘ however, now you can simply install these free Photoshop actions to get Instagram-like filters. […]
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