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Using Clipping Masks to Place Images Inside Shapes or Text

Carma Leichty — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:00:10 +0000

One of my favorite options inside Photoshop is clipping masks. Clipping masks can be used for a variety of reasons. They are used to place an image inside text, or to place an image inside a shape. Clipping masks can also be used to edit a selected portion of an image.

In this tutorial, we are going to use a Clipping Mask to place an image inside a shape.

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Glossy Text Photoshop Tutorial

Oli — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:10:19 +0000

This is our second tutorial on the subject of making glossy text, this is another simple technique you can use for website headers or logos with just a few layer effects.

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Amazing Text Shine Photoshop Tutorial

Peter Avey — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 11:47:29 +0000

Amazing Text Shine
Before this tutorial starts, I would like to point out that this tutorial can be used in almost all aspects of web design. From website banners, promotional banners and logos. The sky’s the limit with this tutorial.

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Text Animation Photoshop Tutorial

Peter Avey — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 20:07:02 +0000

Text Animation…
This tutorial is very useful in all fields of webdesign, and text effects. In this tutorial you will be learning how to create smooth and slick text animation. The only programs used in this tutorial are Adobe Photoshop, and Photoshops sister package. Adobe ImageReady…

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Reflecting Text & Images Photoshop Tutorial

Anthony — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 18:25:32 +0000

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a very modern and attractive mirror image effect which can be used with text and images. The effect will replicate that of an object sitting on a spotlessly clean reflective surface.(...)
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Adding a Gloss Effect Photoshop Tutorial

Anthony — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 17:01:23 +0000

In this tutorial you will learn how to add that trendy smooth gloss effect to your shapes, text and objects in Photoshop. It’s a universal effect and can make most aspects of a design look really sleek and attractive.(...)
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How to create a modern logo Photoshop Tutorial

Oli — Tue, 27 Dec 2005 10:34:54 +0000

In this tutorial you are going to learn how to make a simple, modern logo that you can use in your future projects. The logo itself is very simple to make but after the basic shape is created you can easily add your own unique quirks (gradients, drop shadows etc) to make the logo truly your own. (...)
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