Thursday: March 11, 2010
- Miniature cities, towns and things through the minuscule eye of Photoshop.
Remember that episode of The Simpsons where Lisa inadvertently grew a tiny city as a science project? This is kind of like that. Yes, it seems that I can relate any post to some kind of Simpsons episode. Now bring me some shoes.
Tuesday: March 9, 2010
- A handy tutorial on how to use the almighty power of curves in Photoshop.
Never used the curves pane in your beloved copy of Photoshop? Still playing with those brightness and contrast settings? Do you even know what a curve is? Read through this thorough writeup and you'll be a better photo manipulator as a result.
- When statues come to life via the non-stationary of Photoshop.
This particular Worth1000 contest reminds me of that Simpsons (Treehouse of Horror) episode where all of the advertising figures came to life. 'He came to life! Good for him.'
Friday: March 5, 2010
- Movie title mix-ups through the mixed up eye of Photoshop.
Another fine Photoshop Phriday event from the fine folks/goons over at SomethingAwful. Said mix-ups range from hilarious to the just plain wrong. You have been warned.
Thursday: March 4, 2010
- Animal cyborgs created through the cybergenic eye of Photoshop.
Whoever created the attached thumbnail should call up Cartoon Network and see if they need a new logo for one of their shows that involves stop-animation and action figures. Ten points and a cookie to anyone who can guess which show I am obviously referring to here.
Monday: March 1, 2010
- An invisible world through the visible eye of Photoshop.
As if ninjas and samurais weren't enough trouble already now you have to worry about invisible ninjas and samurais. For some reason the attached thumbnail shot makes me want to catch up on my 'Ask a Ninja' viewings.
Wednesday: February 24, 2010
- Literalisms through the obligatory literal eye of Photoshop.
A very creative theme with some awesome results that I somehow managed to overlook this week. Enjoy your literal eye candy, try not to fill up before dinner.
Monday: February 22, 2010
- Olympic events with some added thrills through the sporting eye of Photoshop.
Is everyone enjoying all the coverage of the Winter Olympic games? Looking for some variety in the competition? Try Space Boxing: no ropes, no rules, no gravity.
Friday: February 12, 2010
- A Star Trek invasion as seen through the bold eye of Photoshop.
Five pages of nerdy and hilarious fun for the closet (or out of the closet) Star Trek fan in each of us. For those looking for additional laughs, this video review of Star Trek: Generations serves as a great distraction.
Tuesday: February 9, 2010
- A collection of happy signs through the gleeful eye of Photoshop.
This particular Worth1000 contest makes me smile (due to the happy nature of the theme) and I'm guessing it might have the same effect on you as well. The world needs more happy signs, doesn't it? NO PARKING.
Monday: February 1, 2010
- De-motivational posters through the ultimately motivating eye of Photoshop.
Go ahead, hang some of these up on your walls (framing optional) and start demotivating yourself today. You'll thank yourself later when you start to feel motivated again. Just look up, problem solved.
Friday: January 29, 2010
- Acts of bad construction through the non-constructive eye of Photoshop.
Another fun Photoshop contest/theme from the fine folks at Worth 1000 highlighting what could happen when construction goes horribly wrong. Watch out for that iceberg er, bridge.
Wednesday: December 30, 2009
- Zippers everywhere through the fastening eye of Photoshop.
Observation of the morning: adding a random zipper to a photograph can either make it cool or just really creepy in a matter of seconds. Use at your own discretion.
Monday: December 28, 2009
- Super-sizing everyday objects through the ginormous eye of Photoshop.
I'm sure that Homer Simpson would be quite pleased with most of the entries in this Worth1000 contest, particularly the colossal donut entry. Mmmmmm.... colossal donut (ooh sprinkles too!).
Tuesday: December 22, 2009
- One hundred of the most popular Photoshop tutorials of 2009.
Learn how to create everything from particle waves and smoke effects all the way over to various three-dimensional typographic tricks. There's a little something for everyone and anyone who likes to tinker with Photoshop here.
Monday: December 21, 2009
- Unlikely holiday movies through the festive eye of Photoshop.
You may actually see some of these movies on a prime time station if the networks feel they could get some decent ratings. I mean c'mon, A Merry Madagascar?
Wednesday: December 9, 2009
- Bubbles where you wouldn't expect to see bubbles through the eye of Photoshop.
Another creative Photoshop contest and concept from the fine folks at Worth 1000. Three pages worth of soapy goodness for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy.
Monday: December 7, 2009
- Celebrity Star Wars through the force-laden eye of Photoshop.
As the title of the contest says on Worth1000 - may the farce be with you. Enjoy what may have been had other celebrities snatched up some of these roles. Also, UP was the best animated movie of the year.
Tuesday: November 24, 2009
- Celebrity time travel through the historical eye of Photoshop.
Always wondered what some celebrities would have been like had they lived in different time periods? The folks at Worth1000 were thinking just the same thing.
Friday: November 20, 2009
- Cartoons reimagined in the real world through the realistic eye of Photoshop.
Because life is in fact like a hurricane in Duckburg, with race cars, lasers, aeroplanes - it's a duck blur. You might solve a mystery or even rewrite history. Duck Tales, oo-oo Tales of derring-do (derring?), bad and good luck tales.
Monday: November 16, 2009
- Fantastic elastic through the stretchy eye of Photoshop.
Who needs a space elevator when you can just as easily build a space ladder instead? I ask these questions to myself (and anyone who will listen) on a daily basis. You're not listening, are you?
Thursday: November 12, 2009
- Movie madness through the maddening eye of Photoshop.
A collection of movie parodies that you may or may not see this lifetime. You probably will though if Hollywood churns out another 'Meet the Spartans' type of flick. Yech.
Wednesday: November 11, 2009
- Modern ruins through the non-ancient eye of Photoshop.
I've always thought that those monolith objects near the EPCOT entrance / Spaceship Earth looked quite morbid. The first entry in this Photoshop contest just confirms it all the more.
Monday: November 9, 2009
- Unsuccessful breakfast cereals through the wholesome eye of Photoshop.
Yes, Pickle Flakes are part of this breakfast although you might want to check the nutritional facts before pouring yourself a bowl. Yum.
Friday: October 30, 2009
- A handy tutorial on how to create a basic house icon in Photoshop.
Thinking of getting more acclamated with the image-editing juggernaut that is Photoshop? This tutorial may be just what you're looking for. Good luck and good house building.
- Everyday Halloween horror through the horrible eye of Photoshop.
Some classic scary movie monsters and characters placed in settings that you'd least expect to find them. Now let's put a smile on that face, Forrest.
Wednesday: October 28, 2009
- Liquid assets through the watery eye of Photoshop.
There are some amazing displays of Photoshop effects used in this particular Worth1000 contest. Some of the entries may cause a strong desire to go watch The Abyss again but maybe that's just me.
Monday: October 26, 2009
- Some early prototypes of famous products through the eye of Photoshop.
I'm sure the Wright Brothers would have been pleased to know their hard work in the aerodynamics field was solved via giant balloons.
Tuesday: October 20, 2009
- Literal depictions of movie titles through glamorous the eye of Photoshop.
Be warned, although most of these entries are cute - some of them may be a little bit on the disturbing side (depending on your sense of humor).
Monday: October 19, 2009
- A handy writeup on the do's and don'ts of Photoshop retouching.
Follow these well-written collection of tips to avoid being the Mr. Bungle of Photoshop around your home or office. No, the clone stamp can't fix everything.
