The universal solvent takes center stage as Bert demonstrates how to create realistic looking water droplets and explains how in imaging it is important to study reality in order to re-create it.
The universal solvent takes center stage as Bert demonstrates how to create realistic looking water droplets and explains how in imaging it is important to study reality in order to re-create it.
Bert shows how to take drawings (like comics) and/or black and white photos and apply color where color does not exist. Amazingly simple and very cool.
Bert shows how to take drawings (like comics) and/or black and white photos and apply color where color does not exist. Amazingly simple and very cool.
It might take Einstein to help explain the complex physics of bending light, but when it comes to bending pixels, it is an art commonly referred to in Photoshop as displacement. .. show full overview
It might take Einstein to help explain the complex physics of bending light, but when it comes to bending pixels, it is an art commonly referred to in Photoshop as displacement. Displacement can let you use the lumonosity values of one image to bend the pixels of another; a "relativity" of sorts. No offense to Einstein, but Bert can explain this one on his own.
The pen tool is a very powerful tool, but a very misunderstood tool and very difficult to use. Bert spends this entire episode teaching just how the pen tool works.
The pen tool is a very powerful tool, but a very misunderstood tool and very difficult to use. Bert spends this entire episode teaching just how the pen tool works.
No, not advertising banners on websites, but banners in the original sense of the word such as described in the current wikipedia definition: "A banner is a flag or other piece of cloth .. show full overview
No, not advertising banners on websites, but banners in the original sense of the word such as described in the current wikipedia definition: "A banner is a flag or other piece of cloth bearing a symbol, logo, slogan or other message." In this episode, Bert shows how to create a banner that is flowing back on itself with ripples using the pen tool that he described in episode 18.
A very important thing to keep in mind when you're creating images from scratch or even putting things into existing images is the concept of perspective. Bert goes back to basics to .. show full overview
A very important thing to keep in mind when you're creating images from scratch or even putting things into existing images is the concept of perspective. Bert goes back to basics to teach this concept, starting with a horizon line and adherence to the rules of mother nature.
Now Playing: PixelPerfect with Bert Monroy. If this show was at a vintage movie theater, that might be the sign on the marquee outside. In this episode, Bert demonstrates how to create a .. show full overview
Now Playing: PixelPerfect with Bert Monroy. If this show was at a vintage movie theater, that might be the sign on the marquee outside. In this episode, Bert demonstrates how to create a marquee with lettering. The lettering is stenciled on to a thin looking, transparent plastic layer, warped and affixed to the marquee..
HOT!! HOT!! HOT!! This episode is smoking hot. By popular demand, Bert works his magic and shows us how to create fire. It is not quite as simple as lighting a match, but as Bert demonstrates, it is not too much more complicated than that.
HOT!! HOT!! HOT!! This episode is smoking hot. By popular demand, Bert works his magic and shows us how to create fire. It is not quite as simple as lighting a match, but as Bert demonstrates, it is not too much more complicated than that.
The universal solvent is back. It looms, floating in a condensed visible mass, then bursts from its vaporous state, streaking to the earth at teminal velocity. Those blurred droplets .. show full overview
The universal solvent is back. It looms, floating in a condensed visible mass, then bursts from its vaporous state, streaking to the earth at teminal velocity. Those blurred droplets called rain are a pretty simple thing to create, it's just a couple of filters and you've got it. Bert takes it a few of steps further to create a whole stormy scene with rain, lightning and an ominous sky. Oh, and there's a pirate ship in there too.
Sure, lots of video games have a physics engine -- ho-hum look at gravity and inertia work their magic. None of them have what photoshop has: a brush engine. The brush engine was .. show full overview
Sure, lots of video games have a physics engine -- ho-hum look at gravity and inertia work their magic. None of them have what photoshop has: a brush engine. The brush engine was developed back in Photoshop 7 (before CS) and is what makes Photoshop a true painting program and revolutionized the way Photoshop works. In the longest episode of PixelPerfect yet, Bert explains and demonstrates the inner workings of the brush engine.
Photoshop CS3 is out and there are so many new features and changes! Bert scratches the surface by showing off the new tools interface, non-destructive filters, and Martin Sargent. Martin Sargent?? Well, you'll have to watch for yourself.
Photoshop CS3 is out and there are so many new features and changes! Bert scratches the surface by showing off the new tools interface, non-destructive filters, and Martin Sargent. Martin Sargent?? Well, you'll have to watch for yourself.
Pimp my text!! We've all seen those car and videogame ads with the pimped out chromed text effect. Guess what? You don't need to go out and pay professional designers thousands of .. show full overview
Pimp my text!! We've all seen those car and videogame ads with the pimped out chromed text effect. Guess what? You don't need to go out and pay professional designers thousands of dollars for it. All you need to invest is about 10 minutes and watch this episode of Pixel Perfect and see how easy it is to get that nice shiney sparkly chrome effect.
The universal solvent is back yet again. One of its great properties is its reflection of light. In this week's episode, Bert reflects on how to make photo-realistic water reflections .. show full overview
The universal solvent is back yet again. One of its great properties is its reflection of light. In this week's episode, Bert reflects on how to make photo-realistic water reflections whether it be up close or from a distance. Not only does he reflect, he demonstrates ... watch and see.
In this episode of PixelPerfect, Bert digs into his Adobe toolbox and employs Illustrator to create swirls and conjure up a weird and bizarre glow swirl effect with his Photoshop magic. .. show full overview
In this episode of PixelPerfect, Bert digs into his Adobe toolbox and employs Illustrator to create swirls and conjure up a weird and bizarre glow swirl effect with his Photoshop magic. Grab a chair, load up Illustrator and Photoshop, then follow along and play. As Bert always says, the best way to learn is to play.
2D might be cool for Flat Stanley, but it isn't for text. In previous episodes, Bert showed us how to bling and pimp our text and in this episode he is going to demonstrate how we can add a whole new dimension to our words. That is right!! 3D text!!
2D might be cool for Flat Stanley, but it isn't for text. In previous episodes, Bert showed us how to bling and pimp our text and in this episode he is going to demonstrate how we can add a whole new dimension to our words. That is right!! 3D text!!
What lurks in the shadows? Is it something scary and frightening? Nothing so nefarious in this insightful episode of PixelPerfect in which Bert casts light upon the mysteries behind creating advanced shadow effects within Photoshop.
What lurks in the shadows? Is it something scary and frightening? Nothing so nefarious in this insightful episode of PixelPerfect in which Bert casts light upon the mysteries behind creating advanced shadow effects within Photoshop.
After taking a week off, Bert is back!! He is refreshed and fully recharged and is ready to Rock n' Roll. In this episode, our Photoshop virtuoso will introduce his latest painting, .. show full overview
After taking a week off, Bert is back!! He is refreshed and fully recharged and is ready to Rock n' Roll. In this episode, our Photoshop virtuoso will introduce his latest painting, Lunch In Tiburon, which he debuted during the recent Photoshop World. Let's all follow along and learn how Bert laid the foundation for his latest masterpiece.
Outer glow? It's all about manipulating Photoshop layers independently from the layer they are attached to. Bert revisits the creation of "Lunch in Tiburon" and shows you how to use an often ignored feature in layer styles.
Outer glow? It's all about manipulating Photoshop layers independently from the layer they are attached to. Bert revisits the creation of "Lunch in Tiburon" and shows you how to use an often ignored feature in layer styles.
Photoshop's Warp command transforms layers into a predefined shape. Bert Monroy used it on the glasses in Lunch in Tiberon, here he types the word "Digg" and demonstrates many of the effects you can create with it.
Photoshop's Warp command transforms layers into a predefined shape. Bert Monroy used it on the glasses in Lunch in Tiberon, here he types the word "Digg" and demonstrates many of the effects you can create with it.
Bert invites wacky Dr. Brown, aka Russell Brown, Senior Art Director at Adobe, to demonstrate Photoshop CS 3's auto blend layer tool. For infotainment at its peak, download and ejoy!!
Bert invites wacky Dr. Brown, aka Russell Brown, Senior Art Director at Adobe, to demonstrate Photoshop CS 3's auto blend layer tool. For infotainment at its peak, download and ejoy!!
In this episode of Pixel Perfect, Bert shows us how to create flowing water and a photo-realistic splash effect. Download the sample files and play along with Bert!!
In this episode of Pixel Perfect, Bert shows us how to create flowing water and a photo-realistic splash effect. Download the sample files and play along with Bert!!
Bert answers some viewer mail requesting a way to make a double helix or twisted wire. Using illustrator and the powerful pattern brush, he takes us through the steps from a wavy line to a realistic wire effect.
Bert answers some viewer mail requesting a way to make a double helix or twisted wire. Using illustrator and the powerful pattern brush, he takes us through the steps from a wavy line to a realistic wire effect.
Sometimes, a project requires you to go back and fix or adjust something. Today, Bert takes us with him as he fills a once empty water glass, and fixes a reflection on one of his older pieces using the spherize tool.
Sometimes, a project requires you to go back and fix or adjust something. Today, Bert takes us with him as he fills a once empty water glass, and fixes a reflection on one of his older pieces using the spherize tool.
Page Curl? You don't need a plugin to make a page curl in Photoshop. You need the warp tool... and a bit of detail work. Bert walks you thru a 2D and a 3D version in this special viewer request edition!
Page Curl? You don't need a plugin to make a page curl in Photoshop. You need the warp tool... and a bit of detail work. Bert walks you thru a 2D and a 3D version in this special viewer request edition!
Does Adobe Photoshop Lightroom replace Photoshop? What's the difference between Lightroom and Bridge? Do you need it to manage your photos? Bert Monroy has a special guest on to give you a tour of Lightroom!
Does Adobe Photoshop Lightroom replace Photoshop? What's the difference between Lightroom and Bridge? Do you need it to manage your photos? Bert Monroy has a special guest on to give you a tour of Lightroom!
This episode is all about textures. Watch and learn how to create original graphics using simple textures within Photoshop.
This episode is all about textures. Watch and learn how to create original graphics using simple textures within Photoshop.
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0x60 3D Concepts in Illustrator: Map Art on 3D Invisible Shapes Episode overview
Air date
Dec 10, 2007
You've asked for help with 3D concepts in Illustrator: Bert's going to show you how to wrap an invisible 3 dimensional shape made in the 3D Extrude and Bevel tool with Map Art tool. Curled ribbons for campaign posters are just the beginning!
You've asked for help with 3D concepts in Illustrator: Bert's going to show you how to wrap an invisible 3 dimensional shape made in the 3D Extrude and Bevel tool with Map Art tool. Curled ribbons for campaign posters are just the beginning!
Exploring the 3d abilities of Illustrator, Bert demonstrates a reflection effect.
Exploring the 3d abilities of Illustrator, Bert demonstrates a reflection effect.
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0x62 Lightroom Questions: Import, Storage, Renders and New Features Episode overview
Air date
Dec 24, 2007
You fired off a ton of Lightroom questions for Bert, so Adobe's Frederick Johnson is back to talk about where can store files in Lightroom, how it keeps track of your adjustments, and new features in version 1.3
You fired off a ton of Lightroom questions for Bert, so Adobe's Frederick Johnson is back to talk about where can store files in Lightroom, how it keeps track of your adjustments, and new features in version 1.3
Bert invites Morty Golding to offer a tutorial on drawing within Adobe Illustrator utilizing the pencil tool. Follow along and start using some of Illustrator's advanced features!
Bert invites Morty Golding to offer a tutorial on drawing within Adobe Illustrator utilizing the pencil tool. Follow along and start using some of Illustrator's advanced features!
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