Psdtuts+ Updates - Photo Effects Week: Create a Print-Ready Environmental Poster – Psd Premium Tutorial

Photo Effects Week: Create a Print-Ready Environmental Poster – Psd Premium Tutorial

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 03:46 PM PDT

This week we are celebrating the launch of PhotoDune, Envato’s new stock photography website with a series of photo effect and photo manipulation tutorials that showcase the images from our new marketplace. In this Psd Premium tutorial, author Mark Mayers will walk you through the entire process of creating a poster design with a strong environmental message. You’ll use Photoshop to assemble the illustration, then add the text and graphics with InDesign to produce error-free artwork. Many of the photos used in this tutorial are available for free to Psd Premium Members. If you are looking to take your photo manipulation skills to the next level then Log in or Join Now to get started!

About the Author

Author Mark Mayers is a talented designer and illustrator from the UK. He has worked as a designer and creative director for several design/advertising agencies and specializes in print, branding, packaging, and exhibition graphics. Mark began his career when the tools of the trade were markers, layout pads, and most importantly, the ability to draw, but he embraced the digital revolution in the early 90′s and swapped his drawing board for a Mac. Today, Mark freelances from his studio in Cornwall for such clients as American Express, BMW, Future Publishing, IDG Communications and Imagine Publishing.

Professional and Detailed Instructions Inside

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Posted: 27 Oct 2011 06:50 AM PDT

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