Tutorials and Guides Share your graphics knowledge with other people here. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:48:49 +0000 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:48:49 +0000 Neofriends.net https://www.neofriends.net/forums/tutorials-and-guides.43/ Good Tutorial Sites. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:46:52 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/good-tutorial-sites.24401/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/good-tutorial-sites.24401/ invalid@example.com (chillin) chillin 4 How to make the BEST cloudlights Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:46:38 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-to-make-the-best-cloudlights.39381/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-to-make-the-best-cloudlights.39381/ invalid@example.com (Icarus) Icarus [​IMG]

SUPPLIES​Cotton Batting
Hot Glue Gun
LED Lights
Paper Lanterns
Instructions​
1. Pull at the cotton batting until it looks fluffy, light, and cloud-like.

2. Hot glue the batting to the outside of the paper lantern in various places, making sure it’s fluffed to your liking.

3. Place your LED lights inside each lantern.

4. If you’re using small,...

How to make the BEST cloudlights]]> 9 How to Create an Old Poster in Photoshop CS6 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:46:24 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-to-create-an-old-poster-in-photoshop-cs6.39111/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-to-create-an-old-poster-in-photoshop-cs6.39111/ invalid@example.com (tristen1230) tristen1230 Creating an Old Poster​
This is school project I had done for my school project. I never really thought of creating a guide but I thought this could help people and plus I felt like I should be more active especially in the graphics since I love doing graphics.​

Step 1: Find a Image of Old Paper​


Simple as it sounds. Go on Google and find an image of old paper. I used this one.​
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How to Create an Old Poster in Photoshop CS6]]> 6 How to make a transparent image (Under a Minute)(No download Wed, 24 Jul 2013 06:55:35 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-to-make-a-transparent-image-under-a-minute-no-download.24433/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-to-make-a-transparent-image-under-a-minute-no-download.24433/ invalid@example.com (Rider) Rider How to make a Transparent Image

*.PNG Images Do Not Work*

Visit GIFworks.

File>Open Image
Open your image (By file or Link)

Edit>Transparify
Now click on the part of the image you want to make transparent (Usually the background)

And now your image should be transparent =)
Just Save It
And Upload =)​]]> 5 How do you make shadows properly? Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:55:02 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-do-you-make-shadows-properly.21182/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-do-you-make-shadows-properly.21182/ invalid@example.com (chloe_____) chloe_____
I sketch alot, i know how to shade fine, but i dont really understand how to shadow..

Sorry if this isn't in the right forum. <3]]> 5 Outlining Text in Photoshop. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:51:04 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/outlining-text-in-photoshop.27725/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/outlining-text-in-photoshop.27725/ invalid@example.com (John) John First tutorial ever, apologies if this is baby knowledge.

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Final Result:
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Let's get started...
Step 1: Find a background. Pretty simple, google something.
Step 2: Find a character. Also pretty simple, its called google.
Step 3: Open both of em up in CS3.
I am using these two images to start:...

How to cut out characters quickly (TUT) (CS2,CS3,CS4,PS7)]]> 9 Great Tutorials (Photoshop) Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:47:04 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/great-tutorials-photoshop.20664/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/great-tutorials-photoshop.20664/ invalid@example.com (Vexslasher) Vexslasher http://www.good-tutorials.com/

My Instructor gave me this link on my first week of class I enjoyed it and it is a good way to get up 2 a college level in graphic design because a lot of them are harder then the actual assignments I have been doing since then!]]> 4 How to Create a Reflection in Photoshop CS6 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:46:24 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-to-create-a-reflection-in-photoshop-cs6.38781/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-to-create-a-reflection-in-photoshop-cs6.38781/ invalid@example.com (tristen1230) tristen1230 How to create a Reflection​
Step 1:​

Open you Photo by going to File>Open then select the photo.​

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Step 2: (Optional)​

I have decided to use this photo of an apple. Now this is optional. If you would like to change the background select the Quick Selection tool and create a selection around the part of the image you would like to create...​

How to Create a Reflection in Photoshop CS6]]> 1 [GUIDE] MS Paint Like A Pro! Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:15:57 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/guide-ms-paint-like-a-pro.28539/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/guide-ms-paint-like-a-pro.28539/ invalid@example.com (Tally) Tally Tally's Microsoft Paint Guide

Introduction
In this guide I will be showing you the techniques I use when drawing in MS Paint. You will need to practice in order to acheave good results, you will also need patience. To begin a drawing, you must first decide what you're going to draw, wether it's a picture you like, or something you want to create. In this case I'm going to draw Leonadis, from "300"...​
[GUIDE] MS Paint Like A Pro!]]> 27 How to find the hex code for any color using MS Paint Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:52:42 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-to-find-the-hex-code-for-any-color-using-ms-paint.18198/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/how-to-find-the-hex-code-for-any-color-using-ms-paint.18198/ invalid@example.com (gawjus1234) gawjus1234 This tutorial uses MS Paint. Not Photoshop :)

I used to use this when i was into coding layouts and what not. if you want to use a specific color, say from a picture or something, this is an easy way to do that.

First of all find a picture with the color you like in it. I will use a signature i made for someone.
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ok lets say i wanted the exact color of the frog's belly....

How to find the hex code for any color using MS Paint]]> 11 Tristen's Photoshop Tutorials & [HD] Tutorial Videos Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:02:27 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/tristens-photoshop-tutorials-hd-tutorial-videos.37433/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/tristens-photoshop-tutorials-hd-tutorial-videos.37433/ invalid@example.com (tristen1230) tristen1230 Tristen's Photoshop Tutorials​

Making A Color Splash In Photoshop CS5​


What is this tutorial about?​


Today I am going to show you how to color splash a image in Photoshop CS5. If you don't get a step read it over a few times. I have made the tutorial to work in photoshop CS3 and later but there may be some things which are not the same. To download the 30 day free trial of Photoshop...​

Tristen's Photoshop Tutorials & [HD] Tutorial Videos]]> 6 Want to learn how to crochet a draik? Tue, 01 May 2012 13:36:25 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/want-to-learn-how-to-crochet-a-draik.38478/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/want-to-learn-how-to-crochet-a-draik.38478/ invalid@example.com (stormy) stormy Anyone want to make one with me? They are just too cute. *dies*
I think I'll make a pink one . . . if I have enough yarn.
If you need any crocheting advice/help just ask! I've been crocheting and knitting for a while. :)

http://allaboutami.tumblr.com/post/16498866712/dragonpattern]]> 3 Photoshop Perspective tutorial- Batmobile Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:07:26 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/photoshop-perspective-tutorial-batmobile.38342/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/photoshop-perspective-tutorial-batmobile.38342/ invalid@example.com (Jokerman) Jokerman It's about single point perspective. :)

so lets begin... :D


What is Perspective?
"Perspective (from Latin perspicere, to see through) in the graphic arts, such as drawing, is an approximate representation, on a flat surface (such as paper), of an image as it is seen by the eye. The two most characteristic features of perspective are that objects are drawn:

* Smaller as their distance from the observer increases...

Photoshop Perspective tutorial- Batmobile]]> 5 Coldy helps you around PSP 8 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:45:06 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/coldy-helps-you-around-psp-8.37462/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/coldy-helps-you-around-psp-8.37462/ invalid@example.com (Coldness) Coldness How to blend two images​
Introduction

With this little thing I will try to help you how to blend two images in one. I will be using a JASC paint shop pro 8. I reckon it's much easier to work with than photoshop. You can download it through torrents or buy the CD. Having a different paint shop pro will cause things to be slightly different. For example, the tools bar may be on a different place etc....

Coldy helps you around PSP 8]]> 5 [Photoshop Tutorial] The Pen Tool Explained Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/photoshop-tutorial-the-pen-tool-explained.32024/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/photoshop-tutorial-the-pen-tool-explained.32024/ invalid@example.com (Fayne) Fayne This ish the second Photoshop tutorial. 8D
Please check out my first one [Photoshop Tutorial] The Toolbar Explained, thanks.
And enjoy. Hopefully it's easy to understand. ^_^

The Pen Tool
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1.) Find a font, brush or texture you wish to use. I downloaded some splatter brushed the other day for a graffiti project I was working on :) There are many sites that have free fonts and brushes and textures all around the web.


2.) Once the file is downloaded extract them and it will let you choose where to extract them too. now then go to you your 'C' drive>users>(your...

How to download fonts, brushes, effects, textures, in GIMP]]> 2 Sexy text [Fireworks] Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:22:49 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/sexy-text-fireworks.31130/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/sexy-text-fireworks.31130/ invalid@example.com (Cinderella) Cinderella Enjoy :)
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For Photoshop beginners. ^_^! Enjoy and hope it helps. x)
Please check out my second tutorial: [Photoshop Tutorial] The Pen Tool Explained, thanks! ^_^

The Photoshop Toolbar
[​IMG]​]]> 3 Making clones using paint.net Sun, 19 Jun 2011 01:52:37 +0000 https://www.neofriends.net/threads/making-clones-using-paint-net.36994/ https://www.neofriends.net/threads/making-clones-using-paint-net.36994/ invalid@example.com (Bestower) Bestower
2.) Put the pictures onto your computer and load them both up in paint.net by selecting file>new and uploading them into two separate tabs.

3.) Copy the whole image from one of the tab tab and go to file>paste in new layer in the other tab. This will layer this picture of your current one.

4.)...

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