Check out the index of tutorials below. These are tutorials put together by Soompi users who have a pretty good handle on using Photoshop. Some are answers to requests, and others contain common (and some not so common) techniques and methods.
This thread is perpetuated by a great team of Photoshoppers here on Soompi who are dedicated to helping those not as experienced or those who are just stuck. Feel free to browse the entire thread, as it is a great source of artistic inspiration, as well as a great resource for 'how tos' and 'how not-tos'.
The list of contributors grows every day so an actual list is tough to keep up. But please remember to thank whoever is able to answer your questions directly, or whoever it may have been that made the tutorial that you just enjoyed.
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Just a quick note on how to ask for help with your Photoshop issues.
Be specific: 'How do you make a picture look better?' will not get as many results as 'How do you remove unwanted spots and smooth out skin textures?'
Show an example (or examples) of what you're referring to: Either post the image or a link to the image in question. And be very specific about the elements in that image you're referring to.
State your level of experience with Photoshop: 'I know how to erase parts of a layer, but I'm having trouble making the edges soft enough to blend.'
Check the entire thread: Your question may be answered already in the thread either as a whole tutorial or as part of another tutorial. The INDEX is a good place to start.
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Categorized Tutorial Index
The following is a categorized tutorial index. The chronological tutorial index can be found on page 141 in the Updated Straight Tutorial Index, compiled in order of posts.
The tutorials are divided into several categories and listed alphabetically by title:
- Animation
- Artistic
- Borders
- Color
- Cropping
- Filtering
- Lines
- Miscellaneous Links
- Multiple Images
- Patterns
- Plugins
- Renders
- Retouching
- Saving
- Text
- Vectors
The links to these tutorials can be found in the Updated Straight Tutorial Index. Match the corresponding numbers to find the post you want.
Animation: All tutorials that deal with creating animated GIF images can be found here. [Tags: animation blinkie clips frames gif icon imageready moving videos]
135. Making a GIF from a Video Clip by Soy (page 166)
009. Making Blinkies by Muddie Murda
008. Making Dots For Animated Gifs With...Paint Shop Pro? by Muddie Murda
022. Making Video GIFs by Muddie Murda
059. Simple GIF by jasonyc
Artistic: All tutorials that deal with creating artwork can be found here. [Tags: art artistic draw drawing pencil pixel sketch]
157. B/W Popart by Zhoma by andy<33
160. Chinese Watercolor Effect with Lyna Link
174. Create a Watercolor Painting in Photoshop Link
047. Making a Picture Into a Drawing/Sketch Link
058. Turning Images Into Sketches by jasonyc
Borders: All tutorials that deal with creating borders can be found here. [Tags: borders frames outlines]
151. Creating a Page Curl Effect with Photoshop Link
082. Darkened Edges Look by jasonyc
113. Dashed-Line Borders by Tailo
110. Dissolved Border Tutorial by Orgastic
002. Dotted Line Border by jasonyc
120. Double Borders Tutorial by Tailo
020. Feathering by BR1TT4NYy
032. Inside Semi-transparent Border by Muddie Murda
072. Outlining by myREVERIE.
074. Outlining by labingtatlo
017. Page Curl by jasonyc
147. Polaroid Optical Effect Tutorial by Tailo (page 180)
010. Rounded Borders - Version I by __Christine
011. Rounded Borders - Version II by Muddie Murda
148. Rounded Borders, etc. by tru__minute
152. Rounded Borders: Another Version by andy<33
075. Solid Border by likeYOUknow
Color: All tutorials that deal with color, coloring, and colorizing can be found here. [Tags: b&w black&white colors coloring colorizing gradients hues icons selective]
161. Ajoo Tutorial by love.life
033. Answer to the Distorted Color Problem by jasonyc
170. Banner Tutorial: Amuro Namie by trashstar
168. Banner Tutorial: Poccho's First Tut Ever by ohmygee(=
128. Brighten Dark Images by Dee1101
162. Bryant Chang Tutorial by love.life
091. Changing Eye Color Tutorials Links
048. Color Enhancing Tutorial by naughtybynature.
140. Color & Quality, PS Imaging Changes: by shy-Love
079. Coloring for Dummies by Soy
173. Coloring PSD #2 (icon tutorial feat. alan) Link
137. Coloring Tutorials Links
153. Coloring Tutorial on Paintshop Pro 9 by love.life (page 184)
095. Coloring Versus Colorizing by espèce*
127. Custom Icon, How To Make: by teukstrid
061. Custom Icon I by dark_moon
068. Custom Icon II by dark_moon
071. Custom Icon III by dark_moon
040. Desaturated and Texturized Banner by minwoo012
107. Desaturating the Background by allureex3
049. Different Icon Colorings by trashstar
007. The Dreamy Effect & Basic Colorizing by tru minute
051. Eye Colouring Link
024. Gradient : Making your own colors by minwoo012
060. “Gray Scale” (Making the Background Black & White) by V A L XD
103. Icon Coloring PSD #2 by Soy
096. Icon Coloring Tutorial by lilchan
108. Icon Colorizing Tutorial by kathymon.
164. Icon Tutoo 01 by Pie;Midori (Photoshop-Is-Nyappy) by choco_chan
159. Icon Tutorial by dark_moon[/b]
099. Icon Tutorials Link
029. Jason's Tip on Making the B/W T-shirt Design by jasonyc
046. Multicolored Text Banners by kiki
171. Nirvana Icon Tutorial #3 by Nirvana
150. Photoshop Basics: Gradient Link
116. Selective Colouring & Colourizing, Simplified by minwoo012
114. Selective Coloring Link
083. Setting Gradient Colors by jasonyc
117. Simple Colorization Tutorial (Selective Coloring) by iya.donghae
119. Simple Cream or Tan Color Overlay by BLINDFAITH-MAIKUE @ Deviantart
172. Tutorial #1: Jyongri Icon Link
018. Using Gradient by minwoo012
025. Using Gradient II by minwoo012
176. "Wannabe-Ulzzang-Picture" Tutorial by yangstars
Cropping: All tutorials that deal with cropping and cutting images can be found here. [Tags: crop cut cutout delete extract]
016. Custom Shape Images (Cutouts) by amyliaz
146. Cutting Images (plus Custom Gradients 2) by jasonyc
100. Cutouts by jasonyc
078. Deleting the Background Using Extract by syunikiss
105. Making the Background Turn White by Tailo
062. Simple Paper Doll Cut-Out by jasonyc
Filtering: All tutorials that deal with filters and the use of filters can be found here. [Tags: effects filters filtering filter gallery]
131. Easy Filter by dark_moon
050. Filtering Tutorial Link
030. Kiki's Tip on Filtering by kiki
155. Photoshop CS3 Training: Smart Filters Tutorial Link
089. Quick Filters Summary by tru__minute
094. READ ABOUT FILTERING HERE by espèce*
035. Wave Effect like Chelly's by jasonyc
Lines: All tutorials that deal with creating straight and curved lines can be found here. [Tags: dotted dashed curved lines linear straight]
042. Creating Curved Lines Without the Pen Tool by jasonyc
106. Creating Dashed Lines Using the Brush Tool by Tailo
026. Dotted Lines by AsianRice
118. Line Art Tutorial by kathymon.
086. Line Effects Tutorial (Adobe Illustrator) by tru__minute
Miscellaneous Links: All unsorted tutorials, links to off-site Photoshop tutorials, and other tutorials of interest can be found here. [Tags: links miscellaneous random tutorials unsorted]
087. 9 Tutorials Link
076. Adobe Illustrator Tutorials Link
166. Adobe Video Workshop Link
130. Basic Pen Tool Tutorial Plus by Yin
118. Getting Started with the Pen Tool by acaraluv @ Deviantart
144. Jason's Abstract Brushes Collection from jasonyc
036. Jason's list of shortcuts and tips for Photoshop CS2 by jasonyc
163. Masking Brushes Link
080. More Photoshop Tutorials Link
167. Photoshop Basic Information by Diorvirp @ GR.FORUMS
134. Photoshop Tutorials Link
084. Soda Can Tutorial Link
143. Up-Sampling Link
156. You Suck at Photoshop YouTube Link
077. “Yuka” by Lukasz Szeflinski Link
Multiple Images: All tutorials that deal with working with more than one image or layer can be found here. [Tags: blends blending images layers masks merge merging pictures]
001. Basic Blending by jasonyc
092. Blending 2 Images With Layer Masks Link
104. Blending Images Using Simple Gradient Edges by Tailo
122. Blending Tutorial by Apoptos Dolor (espèce*)
126. Blend Tutorial - For Photoshop 7 Link
088. Clipping Mask by ohmygee(=
066. Divider Layer Tutorials Links
111. A Guide to Photoshopping Photos Together by Appolpai
057. Merging Images Using Gradient Masks by xhkxboix
005. Picture Within A Picture by jasonyc
056. Raster Layer and Merged Layers by lovejuice
102. Rotating an Image (Within an Image) by boaismyangel
138. Picture-in-Picture (2) by andy<33
Patterns: All tutorials that deal with creating and applying custom patterns can be found here. [Tags: custom layers overlays patterns scanlines]
158. Colored Diagonal Scanline Tutorial by Tailo
004. Diagonal Scanline Tutorial by jasonyc
013. Diagonal Scanlines (Alternate) by minwoo012
021. How to make Patterns by minwoo012
Plugins: All tutorials that deal with installing and using plugins can be found here. [Tags: actions brushes custom install installation installing loading plugins saving use]
073. Creating Custom Brushes Link
133. Filters & Plugins Free Download Link
132. How to Install Brushes Link
139. Reloading Custom Brushes and Shapes by jasonyc
037. Using PS Actions by jasonyc
Renders: All tutorials that deal with creating renders and custom visual effects can be found here. [Tags: abstract colorful effects glossy glowing glows lighting lights lines rendering renders swirls textures wavy]
101. 5 Minute Tutorial on Lighting Effect by tru__minute
175. Banner Tutorial: GD from YGBB by yangstars
054. Colorful Light Balls by jasonyc
129. Cool Glowing White Lines Tutorial by rainfall.
125. Creating Clouds with Transparency Link
039. Creating Sparkling Circles by jasonyc
123. Emma secks <3 tut by New Transmission Productions @ Deviantart (Page 158)
169. Filter Tutorial (Abstract Swirls) by dark_moon
063. Fractals - Apophysis Rendering Basics Link
081. Glossy Web Banner Link (dark_moon)
145. Glowing Brushes by jasonyc
023. Glowing with Photoshop by Muddie Murda
142. How to Make a Fashion Disaster by shy-Love
154. How to Make Shiny Dots by dyang_17
027. Lighting/Glowing Color Effect by AsianRice
067. Lights Effect by polabola
064. Making Light Textures Links
098. Making Tears Link
124. Manual Abstract Swirls by Tailo
112. Quick Swirls by nuuniie
052. Smoke Effect Tutorial Links (jasonyc)
069. Shadows by lovejuice
045. Swirls by tru__minute
012. Ten Second Bubble by jasonyc
141. Torn Paper Tutorial Link
065. Ultimate Guide to Textures, The Link
Retouching: All tutorials that deal with retouching photographs can be found here. [Tags: makeover photographs photos pictures red-eye retouching uljjang ulljjang ullzzang ulzzang]
003. The 30 Second Makeover by jasonyc
085. Another Makeover by Muddie Murda
007. The Dreamy Effect & Basic Colorizing by tru__minute
028. High Key Effect (video) by jasonyc[/b]
031. Jewelry Glamouring by Muddie Murda
177. Makeover: Britney Spears by jolie pomme
097. Making Clear Photos by kathymoon.
041. Removing Red-Eye (Photoshop CS and newer) by minwoo012
043. Removing Red-Eye (Update) by minwoo012
015. Ulljjang by
053. “Ulzzang Tutorial” by sixth.
Saving: All tutorials that deal with saving files in Photoshop can be found here. [Tags: files formats gif jpeg jpg optimization optimized png psd saves saving tiff]
115. How to Save in a Certain Format in Photoshop by theedqueen
044. Optimizing GIF Images for Reduced File Size by kiki
149. Trashing the Preferences File Link
Text: All tutorials that deal with creating and manipulating text can be found here. [Tags: names text type typing typography words write writing]
055. Image-Filled Text by jasonyc
019. Making Name Banners (Video Tutorial) by Muddie Murda
034. Making the Text Curve by babyxdestiny
093. Text on a Curve Link
038. Typing on a Path (Photoshop 7.0 and older) Link
014. A Word on Typography by jasonyc
Vectors: All tutorials that deal with vectors and vectoring can be found here. [Tags: images layers vector layers rasters vectoring vectors]
109. CS Vector Tutorial 3 Link
006. A Note On Vectorizing a Raster Image by kiki
136. VectorMagic Link
165. Vector Sun Rays by jasonyc
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If this is the case for you, you may have to scroll a bit to see the tutorial you're looking for (I think this happens when an image someone has posted is no longer being loaded, and the page 'shrinks' to accomodate).
There's nothing I can do about that, really. My apologies for any added Carpal Tunnel Syndrome phobias.
Revised Note (by Tailo):
1. Please report any broken links.**
2. Please notify us if any of the posted tutorials have been deleted by the user.**
3. If a tutorial does not load properly, you may need to scroll up or down the page.
4. If a tutorial is not on the linked page, look on the previous page of the thread. Some post IDs on Soompi just do not work sometimes.
* Indexes compiled collectively by jasonyc, Muddie Murda, lazibratt, and Tailo.
** For any questions, comments, or concerns about the indexes, please contact Tailo via private message.
*** Indexes have been updated as of 2008.05.09 by Tailo.
and fool around with the settings. Or you could use Variations (also under Image > Adjust). 
