How to draw a shaded ball
How to draw a shaded ball in just two minutes, complete with shadow and reflected shading, using the Dodge and Burn tools.
How to use Clipping Masks
Clipping Masks allow you to limit the visibility of a layer to just where it overlaps the layer beneath. This applies to Adjustment Layers as well as regular layers – great for adding tinting and shading effects.
How to use the Curves adjustment
The Curves adjustment is Photoshop's main tool for editing hue and tone. It's an essential part of the Photoshop user's toolbox, so here's a quick guide for how to get the best out of it.
How to use Live Shapes in Photoshop
Live Shapes are a great help for web designers. Here's how to use the Properties Panel to manipulate shapes - even multiple shapes.
Why you need to use Adjustment Layers
Adjustment Layers let you change images non-destructively, so you can edit the effect later - and automatically mask selections.
How to create Photoshop Actions
How to record your own Actions to speed up working in Photoshop.
How to use the Background Eraser tool
How to use Photoshop's Background Eraser tool to remove the sky from an image.
Introduction to Layer Masks
How to use Photoshop's Layer Masks to selectively hide part of a layer.
Lasso tricks
How to get the most from Photoshop's Lasso tool, using keyboard shortcuts to make straight line selections.
Loading and combining selections
How to use add and intersect selections in Photoshop.