1. Create a Cool Half tone Effect
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials-effects/create-a-cool-halftone-effect/
This was a follow up to the previous tutorial i read. This became very fustrated for me. I attemted to do the tutorial but there were so many little things i did not know how to do or get too. So i ended up just reading it. I figured how to trace the boombox out but could not create another layer for it. So than i just decided to learn how to create the dots in the background. It was a good cool touch i like the effect it gives the image.
2. Coloring/ReColoring
http://tutvid.com/tutorials/photoshop/tutorials/coloringReColoring.php
This was the original picture of the flower
I changed the color of the whole image until i got the color i like on the flower. Ignoring the background(water) this will be changed later.
This is the one that i changed. In this tutorial i used the mask tool to cover up the horrible background that was changed along with the color of the flower. I used the original background(water). AND TAADA. its was too simple so i'm not going to use it as a tutorial i did but i just wanted to add it on here.
3. Photoshop Tools 101
http://tutvid.com/tutorials/photoshop/tutorials/101ToolsBasics.php
I just thought this would be helpful and help me start to use the tools effectively. It was a really beginning level tutorial. I think i have an understand of all the tools. The gradient tool was something i just learned about. Before i did not find a use for it but i guess you just need to be creative.
4. Create Guitar from Scratch
http://psd.tutsplus.com/tutorials/drawing/how-to-create-a-classic-guitar-from-scratch-in-photoshop/
The details made this image come to life. it would of looked so computerized if it wasnt for the wood grain texture on the guitar. This tutorial was okay, it did get confusing when applying the texture. but overall it was a good tutorial.
5. Smooth and Sharpen Skin
http://tutvid.com/tutorials/photoshop/tutorials/smoothSkinAndSharpen.php
I was looking for a tutorial for photo retouching and found this one. This tutorial made it look difficult. I think there is a simplier way to do it. But it was still interesting to watch the way he did it. He used a lot of mask tool. But i did get what i wanted to from this tutorial, which was learn a few new tips on photo retouching.
