Creating a Background in Photoshop, Part 2

Continuing with part 2 of this tutorial, expand the canvas of the newly-created background image to create room for some border effects. Then isolate a silhouette using the channels palette and bring that into the image. Finally, add some text to finish the design off.

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GREAT….GREAT! Thanks for the info. I watched both part 1 and part 2. I learned about the blending mode and applying all the layers into one layer.

 

Comment by Jackie_W | April 25, 2008 @ 9:36 am

 

Really like that…thanks….very neat…

 

Comment by William L. (Frank) Collins | April 25, 2008 @ 7:16 pm

 

Mike I enjoy and like your tutorials very much …cool.
You are clear and concise

 

Comment by Alejandro McCausland | April 26, 2008 @ 4:01 pm

 

Very nice. I thourghly enjoyed Mike’s style of presenting this tutorial he has a fine manner.

 

Comment by Brian J Minogue | April 30, 2008 @ 8:54 pm

 

Very nice. Thank you for sharing.

 

Comment by Mitzs | May 1, 2008 @ 1:08 am

 

I’m glad you all found these helpful and enjoyable. I appreciate the kind words.

Mike Rodriguez

 

Comment by Mike Rodriguez | May 1, 2008 @ 8:53 am

 

Mike, i just found this site and this tutorial was very simple thanks. Two thumbs up

 

Comment by oscar | May 2, 2008 @ 3:04 am

 

Mike, while the final product is probably not something I will create, the techniques are awesome! I already have several projects lined up for new experimentation!

 

Comment by Susan | May 7, 2008 @ 3:04 pm

 

Nice and well explained. Thank you Mike.

Cheers.

 

Comment by Niya | May 9, 2008 @ 5:40 pm

 

Nice i do know how to use photoshop it’s very clear explanation how to do…thanks mike

 

Comment by bhuvana | May 21, 2008 @ 2:49 am

 

Really getting into this but unfortunately halfway through the tutorial the player resorts to the advert for the mag so have not seen how to finish it.

 

Comment by Rob | May 29, 2008 @ 12:44 pm

 

Great tutorial!

But most of all, you explained very well, so that you can understand easily. Also it’s the first time iv’e heard anybody say “ctrl or command”, otherwise it’s either of them.

Great job!

 

Comment by Thomas | August 13, 2008 @ 3:34 am

 

Mike, Great tutorial. I love the contents and the pace of your tut. It’s easy to follow what you’re doing for a novice user like me. Great tricks. Hope for more tutorial from you. Thanks.

 

Comment by Chung | September 28, 2009 @ 8:25 pm

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