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8 Realistic Web Content Boxes, Shadows & Page Curls Free PSD

mission — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:49:29 +0000

8 Realistic Web Content Boxes, Shadows & Page Curls. Free Photoshop PSD

Macro Photography: Amazing Photos of the Human Eye

mission — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 00:07:29 +0000

What is Macro Photography?
Macro photography is a method of close-up photography that captures details in typically very small objects such as an insect, or a small detail of a larger object such as the human eye. By focusing on one aspect of a larger object, macro photography allows the audience to focus on specific detail that is usually lost when focusing on a larger area. This method of photography is often used in forensic science when detailing specific aspects of crime scenes. Macro photography is often thought of as “larger than life size” photography, because it enlarges its subject to such an extent that the photograph shows the object larger than it appears in reality.

Photo by Lewis Collard

What Equipment Is Needed For Macro Photography?
Special macro lenses are available for close-up, detailed photography work. While digital cameras can provide close shots of objects, to get the best results you will want the ability to change the lens on your camera to a macro lens. In order to do this, you will need a single-lens reflex camera.

Different types of macro lenses are available, depending on the type and distance of the subject to be photographed:

• 50-60 mm is most useful for taking photographs of small objects
• 90-105 mm is used for insects and flowers
• 150-200 mm is for insects and other small animals when more distance is needed
• 100-200 mm telephoto macro lenses allow more distance for subject lighting

Photo by Sam Mugraby

Extension tubes, bellows, or telephoto extenders can be placed between the camera and the lens, which extends the distance between the lens and the film and provides increased magnification of the subject.

Ring lights can provide lighting for extremely close subjects through a ring of LED lights that stay lit continuously for close-up photography work, eliminating the worry of side effects that can occur when using a flash. If you are using a telephoto macro lens, ring lights are not necessary, as the subject can be photographed from a greater distance and typical lighting strategies can be used.

Tripods will stabilize the camera while taking photographs, which can allow for much clearer photographs. While this may be difficult when taking macro photographs of moving subjects such as insects, this can be very useful when taking pictures of the human eye, because the subject can be arranged and focused much greater than when the camera is handheld.

Summing It Up
With the variety of options available for macro photography, feel free to use the equipment and methods you are most comfortable with, or experiment with varying equipment to get the shot you are looking for. This list will get you started with the basics, but the world of macro photography is, like its subjects, larger than life size and the possibilities are endless.

About the Author:
Sara Roberts is a content contributor for Just Eyewear, an eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses retailer.

Photo by Suren Manvelyan

Top 10 Amazing PS and AI Tuts of the Week: December 19th

TutsKing — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:58:35 +0000

Top 10 Amazing Photoshop and Illustrator Tutorials of the Week: December 12th.

1. How To Create a Sleek Audio Player Interface in Photoshop
2. Create an Amazing Hosting Layout in PS
3. How to Create a Colorful Photo Manipulation in Photoshop
4. Create Geometric Flower Effect Logo in Illustrator
5. Creating Real Looking Soap Bubbles in PS
6. Underwater Effect with Unusual Techniques in PS
7. Photoshop Tutorial: The Making of Lost Little Girl
8. How to Create an Envelope Icon in Photoshop
9. Learn to Draw a Cool Motorcycle in Illustrator
10. Create a Zoomed In Effect in Photoshop

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Top 10 PS and AI Tuts of the Week: December 12th

TutsKing — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:24:14 +0000

Top 10 Photoshop and Illustrator Tutorials of the Week: December 12th.

1. How to Create a Clean 3D Notepad in Photoshop
2. Create a Car Layout in PS
3. How To Design a 3D Wooden Box in Photoshop
4. How to Design a Print-Ready Flier with Photoshop and Illustrator
5. Creating a Set of Digital Painting Icons Part 2 – Camera Icon
6. Pre-flight Illustrator Files with Phantasm CS
7. Easily Create Hosting Servers in Photoshop
8. Create an Explosive Color Swath: PS YouTube Video Tut
9. Creating Chameleon Effect Fabric Texture
10. Photoshop Video Tutorial: Creating Page Curl Effect

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70+ Free, Amazing, High-Quality Wood Textures for Web Design

TutsKing — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:27:05 +0000

70+ Super Amazing Free High-Quality Wood Textures to Use in Your Web Designs.

One of the In-trends for web designers is to use textures in their designs. A texture such as wood can be quickly and easily added to any web design to give it an added bit class, quality, and dimension.

Note: A handful of the textures require you to register for free.

A few examples of wood in web design are exemplified below to give you an idea of the amazing creations possible with the use of a simple texture and little photoshop.

Here are the wood textures for your choosing:

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Top 10 PS and AI Tuts of the Week: November 29th

TutsKing — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:29:14 +0000

Top 10 Photoshop and Illustrator Tutorials of the Week: November 29th.
I apologize for the miss-title, but due to the holiday during the week in the U.S., there seems to be a shortage of tutorials on the internet. Enjoy the eight below and check back next week for another amazing top ten list of tuts!

1. Create Easy Star Light in PS
2. How to Create a Crafts Inspired Vector Kids Illustration in AI
3. Creating the Spoiled Princess Fashion Poster in PS
4. Create a Golden Foil Gift Box From Scratch in PS and AI
5. Create Gloomy Text Effect in Photoshop
6. Design a WordPress Theme From Scratch in PS
7. Chocolate Letters Photoshop Tutorial
8. Design a Cute Hamster Avatar in Ai

Top 10 PS and AI Tuts of the Week: October 31st

TutsKing — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:46:23 +0000

Top 10 Photoshop and Illustrator Tutorials of the Week: October 31st.

1. Design a Minimal and Modern Portfolio Layout with Photoshop
2. Build a Slick Rich User Interface in Photoshop
3. -THIS LINK IS TEMPORARILY DISABLED- How to Make Ordinary House Haunted in Photoshop
4. Create a Clean Hosting Layout in PS
5. Create a Colorful Light Effect in Photoshop
6. Create an Famous Blog Logo Through Photoshop Tutorial
7. Create a Photo Collage from Color to Black and White Effect in PS
8. Clean & Stylish Interface Design – Photoshop Tutorial
9. How to Create a Basic House Icon in Photoshop
10. How to Create a 3D Floorplan in Illustrator

Top 10 PS and AI Tuts of the Week: October 24th

TutsKing — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:14:27 +0000

Top 10 Photoshop and Illustrator Tutorials of the Week: October 24th.

1. Create a Nature Inspired Layout in Photoshop
2. Glowing Glass Neon Text With Ornament in Photoshop
3. Easy Way How To Create Forsaken Street Photo Manipulation in PS
4. How to Create Remarkable 3D Text in Photoshop
5. Create a Realistic and Worn-Out Movie Ticket in Photoshop
6. Create a Clean Business Web Template Design in Photoshop
7. Create a Web Design Layout in Photoshop
8. Create a Vintage Mac Icon in Photoshop
9. How to Enhance Photos With a Pen Tablet
10. Making a Merry Go Wild Photo Manipulation in PS

Top 10 PS and AI Tuts of the Week: October 17th

TutsKing — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:58:53 +0000

Top 10 Photoshop and Illustrator Tutorials of the Week: October 17th.

1. Design a Professional Website in Photoshop
2. How to Create an Ice Text Effect with Photoshop
3. How to Make a Creative Blog Layout in PS
4. Design a Realistic 3D Baseball Cap in Photoshop
5. Create a Cool Wet Ink Typography Effect in Photoshop
6. Make a Rad Pattern in Illustrator that Makes you Dizzy
7. Create Root Arms and Glowing Effect in Photoshop
8. Design a Bold and Sleek War-Themed Poster PS
9. Easily Create Sticker Text and Graphic Effect in Illustrator
10. Create a Fun Icon of Frozen People on Ice – Part I

Top 10 PS and AI Tuts of the Week: October 9th

TutsKing — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:46:10 +0000

Top 10 Photoshop and Illustrator Tutorials of the Week: October 9th.

1. Easy Steps to Design A Funky Retro Poster in Photoshop
2. Very Easy Heroes Eclipse in Photoshop
3. How to Create a Chilling Photo Manipulation in Photoshop
4. Create a Very Simple Portfolio Web Layout with Photoshop
5. Create an Awesome WordPress Layout in Photoshop
6. Drawing Nibbler from Futurama in Photoshop
7. Change Hair Color in Photoshop
8. How to Create a Rusty Texture in Photoshop
9. Create a Glossy Blue Button in Photoshop
10. Create a Gold Chain Pattern Brush with Illustrator