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How to Use the PixelSquid Plugin for Photoshop

Kirk NelsonLessons: 15Length: 1.3 hours
Graphic Design Adobe Photoshop
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4.1 Sketching and Brainstorming

Using the gallery for inspiration, we will sketch out a design idea for a desktop wallpaper using several elements from the PixelSquid library.

1.Introduction
1 lesson, 01:31

1.1
Introduction
01:31

2.PixelSquid Basics
2 lessons, 08:50

2.1
The Plugin
02:51

2.2
Basic Interface
05:59

3.Compositing With PixelSquid
4 lessons, 25:56

3.1
Setting Up the Scene
04:17

3.2
Light and Shadow
08:00

3.3
Selection Layers
07:16

3.4
Depth Maps
06:23

4.Designing With PixelSquid
7 lessons, 43:31

4.1
Sketching and Brainstorming
05:42

4.2
Crafting the Scene
06:55

4.3
Matching Perspective
05:04

4.4
Extra Elements
05:52

4.5
Liquid Effects
07:41

4.6
Light Effects
05:49

4.7
Text Effects
06:28

5.Conclusion
1 lesson, 01:08

5.1
Conclusion
01:08

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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