August 22nd, 2003 
Frequently Asked Questions/Tutorials
To try and cut back on the amount of repetative post that are being made in this forum we have assembled this thread which contains a list of FAQ and links to the most common "How do I" questions.
Title Your Threads according to your Issue!!
Bad Examples:
I'm a n00b, Please Help!!!
Problem Can't Figure Out
Help Photoshop Experts!!
In Desperate Need of Assistance!!
ub3r l33t w477p4p3r
need advice quick!
anyone know how to do this?
How he did this?
Good Examples:
Polaroid/Filmstrip Effect
Bullet Hole Effect
Would anyone mind explaining me layermasks, quickmasks and rasterizing?
Where's the Feather Tool
I think you get the point 
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Where is my _______ tool at, I can't find it!!
This resource provides a screenshot of every tool in ps and when you click the SS it will show you where its located and a simple animation of how its used.
http://simplephotoshop.com/photoshop_tools/index.htm
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My Transparent .gif's are all Jagged??
Jaggies can really make your prize winning photoshop creation look bad, but there are various ways around this. I suggest
you try this tutorial:
Transparent .gif's in Photoshop
http://www.tutorialforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54697
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Photoshop Keeps messing up, resetting, and crashes all the time. I've reinstalled it and it still does it!!
Well its bound to happen to you atleast once, but there is a simple solution to this. Reinstalling photoshop doesn't even work some times. 90% of the time the problem can be corrected by deleting your photoshop prefrences file which is located on my pc(Win XP) at: C:\Documents and Settings\Justin\Application Data\Adobe\Photoshop\7.0\Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Settings
Once you delete the file, restart photoshop. Photoshop will search for the pref file and if it can not be located it will create a new one.
**NOTE**
You can also reset your Pref file during PS start up by the following key combo: ALT--CTRL--SHIFT--DELETE (Press and hold this combo while PS is starting). This will result in a pop up menu asking you if you want to reset your prefs, select either 'yes' or 'no'.
**CAUTION** Using this method does not let you save a copy of your old pref file, so use your discretion when doing this.
::edited by Vp::Short cut added::
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Pen Tool Tutorials:
Video Tutorial...
Ps Xtras
Very in depth discussion and break down of the pen tool...
Gurus NetWork
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How do I create smooth curves??
Vogs Site:
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Layer Masks---What are they? (Fading/blending Images)
Layer Masks are used to hide area of an image in a Non Destructive way. They are extremely useful and a fundemental tool to master in photoshop. Layer Masks can be edited, hidden, deleted without ever deleting any pixel information in your image. Useful links below
http://www.thinkdan.com/tutorials/photoshop/layermasks/
http://photoshopgurus.info/intermediate/layer_masks/layer-mask_effects.shtml
http://www.arraich.com/elements/pse_rreal1.htm
(added by ~Vp~ 11-04-03)
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How do I make a layout/website in Photoshop??
Well although you can not create the entirety of your website in photoshop, obviously you need to know some basic html as well but here are a few sites for tutorials on how to create a template in photoshop.
Extreme Layout Part 1
Extreme Layout Part 2
Pro Layout 1
Pro Layout 2
Pro Layout 3
Touch of Class Layout
Simple Web Design
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What do I do after my layout is finished??
Well obviously you would want to add some content on top of your design...I wrote this a while back on TF...It may not be 100% correct by some means but it will give you the general idea..
Photoshop to Dreamweaver
Adding Content To My Template
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Where can I get some cool brushes, styles, shapes, etc at?
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My Colors in Photoshop are not displaying correctly?
Strangley enough, this has become a pretty hot topic in the PS forum latley.. The problem lies in a bad color profile, but can be easily fixed... This thread should provide you with the answer you need....
http://www.tutorialforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=54741
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How do I make all that cool Abstract Stuff in Photoshop?
Although alot of people hate abstract it is still a very popular trend and will probally remain that way for some time. If this is what you choose to learn then I suggest you check out:
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Know any good tutorial sites?
This is an all to common question and is always right under your nose... There is a thread stickied at the top of this forum, two of them actually that contain all the tutorial links you will ever need..
Excellent Tutorials
TF Members Photoshop Tutorials
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What else is there to do?
Search Tutorial Forums
Search Google
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What Happened To Robouk's Aqua Smooth Blue Action?
No fear my friends...were keeping track of it as it drifts through the archives.
Aqua Smooth Blue Action
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Proper Category Use
First of all, I'd like to thank everyone here for continuing to be useful and helpful, and for remaining patient with those in need of help even when the question has an obvious answer or is just plain redundant.
With that said, I'd like to simply make a request that is somewhat unrelated to my comments above.
With the growing popularity of Tutorial Forums as a hub for Digital Media related help, more people have begun finding an alternate use for the plethora of information at their fingertips. Yes, that alternate use is as a personal gallery for critiquing images and website layouts.
While I enjoy the fact that people are willingly coming to Tutorial Forums in search of a critique, and showing open mindedness in the process, it has become a nuissance to find that some of these critique requests are being placed in the wrong categories.
The lack of categorical obedience is not really a problem for us Administrators, but more of a problem for you Members. You see, by not placing your work in the proper category, you are limiting the amount of critiquing that your work my receive, and also setting yourself up for a flame or two.
Please keep your critique requests confined to the Image Showoff section of the site, where you will certainly receive positive and useful comments about your work, whatever it may be.
Thank You.
*Note: I am placing this in the Adobe Photoshop forum because that is typically where the critiques are accidentally placed.
Liquisoft
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How do I make a certain texture?
One of the best ways of achieving a realistic texture or effect is by using reference images/photographs/ or real objects.
Many examples can be found on the web, from books, or simply lying around your house.
Study your reference images and try and understand what makes them look the way they do. Examine the texture, examine the highlights, lowlights and shadowing. Choose a consistant light direction/source and stick with it. All of the above will add to the realism of your work.
As you work on your image, keep the reference material nearby so you can use it for comparisons.
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This is some of the basic questions that get asked pretty regularly around here. Although not a huge list but it will definately grow over time as we add more of the common questions and other resources to the list. Feel Free to add anything guys Or correct my spelling mistakes 
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