Photoshop Tutorials?

hey guys, i was wondering if yall knew of any good Photoshop tutorial sites. i have Photoshop 7 and love making wallpaper, but none are near the level of the ones here. i really want to focus on backgrounds and the little details. muchas gracias in advance

I think the most important thing is to not get too caught up in different effects that get in the way or take away from the wallpaper, or make it overcomplicated. Some of my favorite wallpapers are simpler ones that really focus on the player and not all the effects. Some effects are nice, but they should be kind of subtle and not play as big a role in the graphic as the picture and text. For example that sig compettion a few of us participated in a while back. Some of the people were so caught up with all the extra effects that they would vote for one that may have taken more skill and knowledge, but in the end, to my eye, the simpler one looked better, especially with such a small amount of space. Thats just my 2 cents. If you're looking for some good tutorials.

http://www.spoono.com
http://photoshopcafe.com
http://www.planetphotoshop.com/

Theres also a really good video podcast called Pixel Perfect:
http://revision3.com/pixelperfect

and Photoshop Killer Tips
http://www.photoshopkillertips.com/

I think the most important thing, or the way I've learned the most is just playing around in photoshop. Trying out different filters and saying what they do. Hope this helps and good luck.

this helps a lot! muchas gracias! im working on a Tony Parker France one that is looking okay so far. i got the inspiration from another maker...i'll post it when im done tho.

but thank you!

im going to check out those tutorials right now, thanks mad!

here are the Tony Parker France and Manu Ginobili Argentina walls i worked on today. i got the idea from another person who makes WNBA walls. hope yall like em. and im open to critcism/suggestions



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very nice steph - if you put our logos on them I will be happy to publishyour work on our site............

oh sweet, i'll do that! also, im gonna resize them because i know most people dont have the 1400 x 900 screen like i do. is 1024 x 768 good?

Edit: here ya go...i changed up the TP one a bit tho



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very nice!

looks like we have a new contributor!

I like how the background looks like an oil painting canvas.

thanks, im glad yall like em