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I have thought about making video tutorials on how to use Photoshop to create practical design elements. Ie, how to make a button or how to design a header. Som

I have thought about making video tutorials on how to use Photoshop to create practical design elements. Ie, how to make a button or how to design a header. Something every programmer making their own webapp could use that doesn't really require much Photoshop knowledge. Would there be any interest?

statictype 16y ago
Yes please. I recently discovered that I could create reasonably decent looking UI elements using only layer styles. I assume there are better ways to do it.
- alextgordon 16y ago
  Nope. Layer styles were pretty much designed for doing exactly that.
- chaosmachine 16y ago
  Layer styles are an incredibly underrated feature, IMO. I actually built a small business around them: http://photoshoplayerstyles.com/ http://photoshoplayerstyles.com/
  - Groxx 16y ago
    Those are pretty good, nice work! /me bookmarks
- kaylarose 16y ago
  Don't underestimate the value of layer styles. In fact I would say that for most UI design 80% of the "visual style" can be achieved via layer styles. Just make sure to Name and Group your layers, otherwise you can end up with 100s of layers named Layer N with undecipherable thumbnails. Also it's nice to save your most commonly used layer styles to swatches.
joe6pack 16y ago
Absolutely. I'd also recommend the tutorials at Lynda.com for really in-depth overviews - they have a whole set of tutorials focused on web design with CS5: http://www.lynda.com/home/ViewCourses.aspx?lpk0=116 http://www.lynda.com/home/ViewCourses.aspx?lpk0=116 That said, Lynda.com is subscription-based and tends to be lengthy. A short set of tutorials on key techniques would be a great resource.
loire280 16y ago
Yes, Photoshop knowledge is one of the major gaps in my toolset. I'm a little ashamed that I have to go to a designer for basic interface elements.
simplegeek 16y ago
Please do. This is one of the things I would really like to learn this year. Looking forward ;)
JamesDB 16y ago
Yeah, do it!
pschlump 16y ago
I would be interested in a set of tutorials on buttons, drop shadows, torn paper effects, header design, logo design text effects - all of the stuff that I use or need to use Photoshop for.
hashbrown7 16y ago
Yes, I tend to get discouraged at the photoshop hurdle.

statictype 16y ago

Yes please. I recently discovered that I could create reasonably decent looking UI elements using only layer styles. I assume there are better ways to do it.

alextgordon 16y ago
Nope. Layer styles were pretty much designed for doing exactly that.
chaosmachine 16y ago
Layer styles are an incredibly underrated feature, IMO. I actually built a small business around them: http://photoshoplayerstyles.com/ http://photoshoplayerstyles.com/
- Groxx 16y ago
  Those are pretty good, nice work! /me bookmarks
kaylarose 16y ago
Don't underestimate the value of layer styles. In fact I would say that for most UI design 80% of the "visual style" can be achieved via layer styles. Just make sure to Name and Group your layers, otherwise you can end up with 100s of layers named Layer N with undecipherable thumbnails. Also it's nice to save your most commonly used layer styles to swatches.

joe6pack 16y ago

Absolutely. I'd also recommend the tutorials at Lynda.com for really in-depth overviews - they have a whole set of tutorials focused on web design with CS5: http://www.lynda.com/home/ViewCourses.aspx?lpk0=116 http://www.lynda.com/home/ViewCourses.aspx?lpk0=116 That said, Lynda.com is subscription-based and tends to be lengthy. A short set of tutorials on key techniques would be a great resource.

loire280 16y ago

Yes, Photoshop knowledge is one of the major gaps in my toolset. I'm a little ashamed that I have to go to a designer for basic interface elements.

simplegeek 16y ago

Please do. This is one of the things I would really like to learn this year. Looking forward ;)

JamesDB 16y ago

Yeah, do it!

pschlump 16y ago

I would be interested in a set of tutorials on buttons, drop shadows, torn paper effects, header design, logo design text effects - all of the stuff that I use or need to use Photoshop for.

hashbrown7 16y ago

Yes, I tend to get discouraged at the photoshop hurdle.