Deke’s Techniques 328: Draw a Möbius Strip in Adobe Illustrator
Deke twists pixels into a mind-bending double Möbius strip in Adobe Illustrator
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Deke’s Techniques 326: Masking a Caricature against a New Background
Deke shows you how to quickly mask a caricature (or anyone, really) against a new background in Photoshop
Deke’s Techniques 324: Create a Caricature from a Photograph
Deke takes an unsuspecting portrait and turns it into an exaggerated caricature using the Liquify filter in Photoshop.
Deke’s Techniques 322: Blending Two Camera Raw Exposures of the Same Scene
Deke shows you how to blend two different exposures of the same scene, processed in Camera Raw and merged in Photoshop.
Deke’s Techniques 319: Reducing Glare in a Photograph
Deke explores two methods, of increasing difficulty, to reduce glare in a product shot.
Deke’s Techniques 317: Using the Perspective Crop Tool
Deke fixes both crop and perspective in one fell swoop, using the Perspective Crop tool in Photoshop.
Deke’s Techniques 316: Using Lens Flare for Good Not Evil
Deke uses the oft-misused Lens Flare filter to create a perfectly reasonable effect on an alien spacecraft.
Deke’s Techniques 314: Create a Riveting 3D Bump Map
Deke applies a 3D bump map to add texture to his Photoshop-created rocket ship.
Deke’s Techniques 312: Turning a Photo into a Giant Mural
Deke turns a photo of his son into a giant mural on the side of a brick wall using Photoshop filters and effects.
Deke’s Techniques 310: Create Your Own Passport Photo
Deke shows you how to create an idea passport photo, using the government-issued template as your guide.
Deke’s Techniques 308: Auto-hiding Iconic Panels in Photoshop
Deke reveals a Photoshop secret handshake that allows you to auto-hide your iconic panels when you're done working with them.
Deke’s Techniques 305: Simulating Hand-Lettering with Art Brushes
Deke creates a hand lettered effect to his Chinese chop by employing Illustrator art brushes inside Photoshop