Deke's Techniques 300: Blending an Object's Shadow into Any Background

Deke shows you how to blend the cast shadow of an object into any new background.

The Next "Photoshop Masking & Compositing" Course Goes Live @ lynda.com

Deke's Techniques 079: Rendering a Portrait in Type

Is a portrait worth a thousand words? This week, I show you how to superimpose layers of text over a face to create an image that's literal and visceral at the same time.

Photoshop Top 40, Feature #11: Opacity and Blend Modes

Changing the Opacity is like mixing a cocktail with, say, 25% active layer and 75% all layers below. Assigning a blend mode is like shining a light or casting a shadow: The active layer infuses those behind it with life.

Martini Hour 005, In Which Colleen Proves She Paid Attention in College