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Creative Photo Effects in Adobe Photoshop

Kirk NelsonLessons: 16Length: 2.5 hours
Graphic Design Photo Manipulation Adobe Photoshop
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3.2 Smudge Basics

It's time to start smudge painting! In this lesson you will learn how to setup a useful smudge brush and how to establish the basic elements of the painting. This includes the focal subject, out-of-focus areas, background elements, and edge work.

1.Introduction
2 lessons, 14:37

1.1
Introduction
03:21

1.2
Tools Overview
11:16

2.The Oil Paint Filter
3 lessons, 32:00

2.1
Quick and Easy Portraits
09:08

2.2
Landscape Prep and Filter
13:00

2.3
Canvas Texturing
09:52

3.Smudge Painting
4 lessons, 35:55

3.1
Pet Portrait Setup
09:56

3.2
Smudge Basics
09:49

3.3
Fur Painting
07:54

3.4
Smudge Details
08:16

4.Mixer Brush Painting
6 lessons, 1:03:17

4.1
Custom Painting Panel
08:10

4.2
Portrait Setup
12:42

4.3
Background Brush Work
09:26

4.4
Basic Mixer Brush Work
09:58

4.5
Brushing the Hair
11:19

4.6
Finishing Up
11:42

5.Conclusion
1 lesson, 03:13

5.1
Conclusion
03:13

Kirk Nelson
Kirk Nelson
I have been working as an all-round graphics geek or “Visual Information Specialist” for the past 17 years around the Washington DC Metro area. With my career spanning almost every aspect of the design industry, I have worked on everything from web design to 3D animation, logo design, and photo retouching.
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