Digital Imaging Tutorials and Handouts
Check out our collection of tutorials and downloadable reference documents. Tip sheets and how-to's are in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Adjust Shadows and Highlights to Rescue a Dark Photograph with Photoshop |
If you have a photo in which the subject is too dark, this handout might be the solution for which you are looking. Discover how to lighten dark areas and improve your pictures. |
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Building Curved Text with Photoshop |
Create text that follows curves, waves, or other convoluted forms. |
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Colorizing Black and White Photographs Using Photoshop |
Discover how to convert black and white photos to color. |
Digital Imaging |
Create Text Filled with a Photograph in Photoshop |
Make interesting and exciting text that is filled with a photograph. Great artistic effects possible with this technique. |
Digital Imaging |
Create Text Inside a Shape with Photoshop |
Learn how to create text that takes on the shape into which it is typed. Perfect for controlling layout or making designs for posters and similar projects. |
Digital Imaging |
Create Text that Follows a Path (such as a shape) with Photoshop |
Create text that follows curves, waves, shapes (including rectangles and ovals) or other convoluted forms. |
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Creating Drop Shadows, Floating Objects, and Catalog Shots with Photoshop |
Learn the step-by-step process for making custom drop shadows with Photoshop. |
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Creating Duotone Photographs with Photoshop |
Discover how to create fascinating and artistic duotone photographs. |
Digital Imaging |
Downloadable Copyright Free Images |
This is a list of websites that host Public Domain images that may be downloaded for free. |
Digital Imaging |
Make a 'Zine |
This .zip archive contains a Microsoft Publisher file that allows you to insert content into "panels" so that the printed document can be folded into a small pamphlet. |
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Making Color Swatches in Adobe Illustrator |
Using UAlbany’s purple and gold color palette, learn on to make color swatches to save and apply in multiple documents. |
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Photoshop: Basic Tips & Tricks |
Essential information on tools, file formats, pallets, and getting started with Adobe Photoshop. |
Digital Imaging |
Using Curves to Correct Colors in Photoshop |
Discover how to use the Curves control panel to correct color properties and contrast in photographs. |
Digital Imaging |