Photoshop Tutorial: How to create a pixel dispersion effect in Adobe Photoshop.
Professional Photographer & Adobe Certified Lightroom & Photoshop Expert Geoff Cable of the GC2 Photo Club demonstrates the use of layers, selections, brushes and layer masks to create a pixel dispersion image effect for you, giving the image that extra punch.
In following this tutorial and learning how you can use the pixel dispersion effect on your own images, you will also be learning how to use layers, layer visibility, layer masks, changes brush tools and other tools.
This tutorial assumes you are aware of how to make selections in Photoshop, if you are unsure please see our other videos on using selections tools.
Follow the tutorial and try it out on some of your own images, remembering to work on copies - always keep the originals safe. Be adventurous and use extreme and mild adjustments in brush sizes and see how the pixel dispersion effect can positively effect your images.
It is essential to minimize post-shoot editing time, especially if you're a professional trying to make a profit. The less time you spend in your digital darkroom the more time you can spend on other money-making tasks.
It's amazing how many photographers we've met that only know the basic tools, processes and add-ons available for Adobe Photoshop. If you only know a small part of the software package you're using then you are not utilizing your investment to its maximum potential.
Here at GC2 Photo Club we like to introduce you to the little tips, tricks and workarounds that help you make the most from your Lightroom and Photoshop software, giving you the tools to make informed decisions regarding your post-shoot workflow.
Any tip or trick that introduces time-saving techniques without compromising quality is a great thing for the professional photographer and the hobby photographer alike.
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See also our other tutorials and helpful links:
Lightroom Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAe5I9t2tzHFpx5_lR-4kAaO7v_pHW7Fm
Photoshop Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAe5I9t2tzHHpfOREV0Vt1sLFwkgOkHcW
Photography Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAe5I9t2tzHHhoP1xTapA2yVbCe00P9Pq
GC2 Photo Club Website: http://www.gc2photoclub.com
Purchase Adobe Lightroom: http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop-lightroom.html
Purchase Adobe Photoshop: http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop.html
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Canon Cameras: http://www.canon.co.uk/For_Home/Product_Finder/Cameras/Digital_SLR/
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