Assorted Mask Overlays August 2012

Assorted Mask Overlays August 2012 contains 10 unique and different Masks which
can be applied using an image editor with the ability of using layers and opacity levels
to achieve individual looks.

                                                          Before Image

                                                          After Image

 The sample above was acheived using two different masks, here's what I did to achieve
  the finished look.

1. Opened the Scarlett Johansson "Girl With a Pearl Earring" image,
    which becomes the background layer.

2. Opened the MO8-2012-5 Layer Mask, and set the layer mode to Screen
    and left the opacity at 100%.

3. Opened the MO8-2012-3 Layer Mask and set the layer mode to Soft Light
    and left the Opacity at 100%.

4. Not quite to my liking, so I make a duplicate of the background layer
    and set layer mode to Lighter Color and the Opacity at 85%.

5. Done, I feel satisfied with the outcome so flatten and save.




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Sunwashed Colored Effect Tutorial

Sunwashed Colored Effect Tutorial is but a simple way to add a golden washed out
effect with some pumped up contrast to an image simply by adding some colored
layers while applying different layer modes and opacity levels within Photoshop.

                                                     Before (above)

                                                     After (above)

                                                    Before (above)

                                                    After (above)


SUNWASHED COLORED EFFECT TUTORIAL:

1: OPEN AN IMAGE YOU WISH TO USE (WORKS BEST ON PORTRAITS) THIS
    WILL BECOME THE BACKGROUND LAYER.

2: CREATE A NEW LAYER AND FILL WITH THE COLOR ( e79f74) AND SET TO
    OVERLAY MODE.

3: DUPLICATE THE BACKGROUND LAYER AND MOVE TO TOP LAYER, CONVERT
    TO BLACK AND WHITE (Ctrl+Shft+U) AND LEAVE AT NORMAL MODE THEN SET
    THE OPACITY AT 43%.

4: CREATE A ANOTHER NEW LAYER AND FILL WITH THE COLOR (00515) AND SET
    TO SCREEN MODE AND THE OPACITY AT 44%.

5: DUPLICATE THE BACKGROUND LAYER AGAIN AND MOVE TO THE TOP LAYER,
    AND SET TO SOFT LIGHT MODE AT 100%.

6: CREATE YET ANOTHER NEW LAYER AND FILL WITH THE COLOR (a3c1dd) AND
    SET TO COLORBURNED MODE AND THE OPACITY AT 42%.

7: THAT'S IT!

                                                          Before (above)

                                                        After (above)

Hopefully this simple effect can be of some small help whether applying the effect or
help in understanding other ways to apply effects other than by the use of textures,
or actions.

Help, looking for a sign!

Dear friends, once again I apologize for my absence, but there's been a lot going on
in my so called life as of late.  I think this photo and title says it all, it seems health
issues has sucked the life and creativity out of me after a trip to the doctor and a
torturous medieval butt "pun intended" necessary procedure (colonoscopy)




To get my mind off of things and to try to relax I've been setting on my ass watching
the Olympics "Go America" and now I feel like my creative process is slowly returning
and I thought the other day its about time to get something together and post, then I
got an email from 4shared my web storage provider saying my yearly subscription is
about due for renewal, so I go to 4 shared to check it out and proceed to pay for another
yearly subscription, surprise, I can't find a direct link to 4shared to renew, so I send
them an email explaining my situation, and they respond go to my dashboard and click
the upgrade and yadda yadda ya, "duh' no shit" like that's what I didn't already do, so now
I have to send another email and wait another day for an answer.
It seems the answer was, try again, after a handful of squiggly words I return to try again,
it seems to send me to a page with a long list of resellers to pay for another years subscription
and they're all overseas, I thinking this is not good and back off.
Guess what, another email explaining I'm not comfortable paying some middle man
for a service you provide and I'm willing to pay for, so after another days wait I get an
email saying and I quote "Unfortunately, due to a temporary problem, at the moment the only
way to purchase 4shared Premium is via Resellers. Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!

I'm so mad now I could bite the head off a chicken about now, so much for the relaxation.
After cooling off I send yet another email saying I've be a good customer and I'm happy
with the service you have provided until now, and I only have a few weeks before my
subscription runs out and I have hundreds of direct links and files stored on your servers
and I don't want or feel I should have to look for another storage provider when all I want is
to pay YOU directly for another years subscription, I'd appreciate your answer ASAP.
Well, I'm still awaiting their response ................ this is to damn weird.

I can't imagine the time it will take to upload all of my posted files and then go through
all of my Blogger posts and change all of the download links, were talking around 700 +
posts.

** I'm asking if you know of a easy solution I'm all ears.
If anyone knows of a reputable web storage provider that offers direct linking "which
is only a paid subscription" ability that I've encountered, which I'm willing to pay for
but I would like a reputable honest easy and reasonably priced provider if possible.**

After all this I'm working on something to post and hopefully I'll have it up this weekend,
not sure where I'll host it, but I hope to post.

BTW .... I checked out Dropbox and damn they're expensive plus I've read some complaints
about their service, next I'll check out Mediafire, anyone know about their service and
practice.

Wood Text Styles

Here's another set of ASL.file Photoshop Text Styles, this one contains 15 various types
of wood, hopefully they may be of some use to you.  Like most text styles, best if used on
large text or bold type.

I've been trying my hand at different things within Photoshop, styles is the latest,
but there will be other things to follow, and yes I haven't forgotten about textures,
just giving myself a break from them, while learning new things.

Peace

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Shadowhouse Creations Style Set 1

The styles in this set was created in Photoshop CS3, but should be compatible in all
versions of Photoshop.

I've tested them in Photoshop 7 - CS3 - CS6 and Photoshop Elements 9.

Included are 30 .ASL Photoshop Styles of various colors and materials.
Install and loading instructions.


These files took me quite some time to create, and although I share them freely,
I ask that they not be shared or offered anywhere but Shadowhouse Creations.

Enjoy : )

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Mixed Set July 2012

Mixed Set July 2012 consists of seven assorted in size and style textures, as always hope
they can be of some small use.

Peace

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Shadowhouse Creations Patriotic Pattern Set

** Click above image for larger view **

I know today is July the 4th and this won't help you or be of use this year
but save it and keep it for future use.

Shadowhouse Creations Patriotic Pattern Set contains 13 JPG pattern files
and also included is a Photoshop PAT file which contains all 13 patterns
which were made in Photoshop 7 and is compatible with Photoshop 7 and newer
and Photoshop Elements also.  Caution large file.

** Tested and works in Photohop 7 - CS3 - CS6 and Elements 9. **

Hopefully this may be of some use, have fun.


Please don't post these on other sites for download or count them as yours.


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