3D in Photoshop CS4 Polka Dots

Those of you who have Photoshop CS4 may try this tutorial. Those with earlier versions will not be able to do the last part of this tutorial. For the remaining part like creating a Polka Dot pattern can be done in any version. We will be using Channels first. Step 1 : Open a new White layer. Then click on the Channels palleteStep 2 : In the Channels pallette click on the New Channel button and a new channel -- Alpha1 forms.Step 3 : Click on the Rectangular Marquee Tool. Step 4 : Make sure that the Foreground and Background are set to Black and White respectively. If not press 'x' and then 'd' on the keyboard. Keeping Shift pressed draw out...

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Blurring Background

Sometimes to focus on a part of the image, the rest can be blurred out. It can be done in version of Photoshop and in very little time. Only a little bit of patience is required.Step 1 : I have opened this image in photoshop. You can choose your own photo. Step 2 : Press Ctrl+J. This will duplicate the image. Look in the Layers pallette. You will find a new Layer1 above the Background layer. Step 3 : This step is for those using PS CS. It can be also be done in PS7. I will show it also. For CS users go to Filter>Blur>Lens Blur. Step 4 : The Lens Blur dialogue box opens. The controls are on the right. Step 5 : Give the settings as above....

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