Introducing Photoshop tools and features
Two-minute tool school: the Burn Tool
One of our own Photoshop tutorials, hosted on the Creative Bloq YouTube channel, introduces the Burn tool. In the easy-to-follow video, discover how to selectively darken areas of an image, with an overview of settings and tips on working with Shadows, Midtones and Highlights.
Two-minute tool school: Color Replacement Tool
Another of our YouTube Photoshop tutorials, this short video introduces the Color Replacement Tool, which lets you paint roughly over an area of an image. Discover how to replace colours based on Hue, Saturation, Colour and Luminosity.
Two-minute tool school: Content-Aware Move Tool
This Photoshop tutorial introduces the Content-Aware Move Tool. In the easy-to-follow video, we reveal how Photoshop can analyse pixels and heal unwanted portions within an image.
Two-minute tool school: Custom Shape Tool
This Photoshop tutorial introduces the Custom Shape Tool. Choose from a large selection of different shapes and learn how to use various settings such as Fill, Stroke and more.
Two-minute tool school: Dodge Tool
This Photoshop tutorial introduces the Dodge tool. You'll learn how to selectively lighten areas of an image. Learn about brush options, Range, and Exposure. Brighten eyes, pick out details, and much more!
Master Photoshop CS6's Crop tool step-by-step
This Photoshop tutorial is a fantastic way to get to grips with the crop tool. It's set out in a step-by-step fashion to help make the process of mastering it even easier.
Iris Blur in Photoshop CS6
Iris blur is basically the opposite of field blur, in which you can blur everything apart from where your pin is placed. Learn the ropes with this simple step-by-step Photoshop tutorial.
The Blur Gallery in Photoshop CS6
One of the most popular features in Photoshop CS6 has been the Blur Gallery - three brand new filters that allows for photo-realistic depth. Discover how you can use them in your work in this Photoshop tutorial.
Get creative with the Photoshop Brush tool
Get an overview of the Brush tool in this brilliant Photoshop tutorial. Find out what it can do and how best to use it.
How to use Photoshop's Curves and Adjustment Layers
Discover how you can quickly adjust dull skies and improve your landscapes using Adobe Photoshop's Curves and Adjustment Layers in this Photoshop tutorial.
Pro tips and techniques
How to add drama with the Radial Blur Filter
In this Photoshop tutorial, learn how to use CS5's built-in filter effects to add a feeling of movement and power to your images.
Use Adjustment Layers to tone an image
This Photoshop tutorial explains how to add a variety of tone and colour effects using the Adjustment Layers option in Photoshop CS5.
Use Photoshop's Tilt-Shift filter
Using Photoshop's CS6 Tilt-shift blur effect, Ben Secret explains an innovative approach to saturation by creating a miniature model village. In this Photoshop tutorial you'll learn how to simulate an exaggerated depth-of-field effect.
The ultimate guide to adjustment layers - curves
Curves allows you to adjust the tonal values in an image, increase or decrease the exposure, or automatically colour correct. This tutorial provides a comprehensive explanation of the Curves functions and how to use them.
Combine colour with monochrome in Photoshop
Get creative with colour, learn how to create a wider tonal range, and create classic images with added impact in six simple steps! A fantastic Photoshop tutorial to boost your skills.
Five top Photoshop tips for great spot colour
Learn how to use Hue/Saturation Adjustment Layers and S-shaped curves for excellent spot colour results in this Photoshop tutorial.
How to body sculpt using the liquify tool
Fancy mastering the art of airbrushing? This Photoshop tutorial will get you started as it describes how to use liquify for photo retouches.