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Design a universe on your computer screen! Learn how to create a space scene in Adobe Photoshop in this free computer software tutorial from a computer design professional.
There are 36 videos in this series:

Create new document and background with Photoshop. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Tips for adjusting noise settings in Photoshop. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Adjust brightness and contrast controls to blend Photoshop background. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Working with Photoshop layers to create clouds. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Change Photoshop opacity to blend clouds with background. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Adjusting color of clouds and using Photoshop difference filter. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Working with Photoshop blend mode. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Skewing background with Photoshop free transform feature. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Erasing Photoshop layers to allow underlying layer to show through. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Drawing planet shapes in Photoshop. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Using brightness controls in Photoshop. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Use Photoshop unsharp mask feature to add texture to sun. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Use Photoshop color balance to adjust color of your sun. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Use Photoshop outer glow filter to create corona for sun. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Begin new Photoshop group to create new planet. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Use Photoshop spherize filter to round planet edges. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Use Photoshop hue/saturation filter to add color to ocean. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Use Photoshop difference cloud feature to create land on planet surface. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Select land area by color in Photoshop. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Using Photoshop cloud filter to create clouds. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Use Photoshop blur tool to create atmosphere. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Duplicate land layer in Photoshop to create flora. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Use Photoshop erase tool and opacity feature to adjust clouds. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Create additional Photoshop layer for another planet. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

Using linear dodge Photoshop tool to adjust planets. Learn how create and render a space scene in this free computer graphics tutorial from a Photoshop professional.

There was a time when the creation of a drop shadow in Photoshop necessitated a physics degree and three advanced courses in technical manual lingo. But thanks to the continuing advances of this outstanding software, such a Herculean feat can now be accomplished with the press of a button. Just tell the program a few basic parameters, press enter, and then adjust your handiwork as you watch it change. Perhaps this and other advances explained in this series will not change the world, but for graphic designers and production artists, the revolution has begun!
As a professional photoshop user demonstrates in this computer design tutorial, now you can easily create an impressive space scene by watching these clear and concise how-to videos. You will learn how to create star clusters, clouds, planets and suns in these videos. Robert will tell you what tools and filters you should be using each step of the way. Starting with a blank screen, you will soon have a galaxy on your computer monitor.
Robert Segundo Robert Segundo has been an artist since he could hold a pencil. In his 10 years in graphic design, he has worked on advertising projects with costs ranging in millions of dollars. He has been using Photoshop since version 5.5.dkdk
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