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<title>luxa.org / Published Articles</title>
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<description>Luxa: Daily Dose of Creativity  votes</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 09:42:10 MST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[6 Quick n' Dirty Photoshop Text Effects From Scratch]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/597</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/597</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 09:42:10 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/597</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial I'll show you how to make 6 different effects using just layer styles. So really this is like 6 tutorials in one!<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Create an Urban Style Piece of Artwork]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/462</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/462</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:56:38 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/462</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial I will show you how to create a dirty, urban style image using both well known techniques as well as a few new ones.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dark Bronze Skin Tones]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/338</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/338</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:18:35 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/338</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Changing skin tones and manipulating portrait colors in photoshop seem to be the craze these days. Explore a few methods to creating these dark tones.<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Candy in a Plastic Wrapper]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/331</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/331</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:39:45 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/331</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Here's a great use of the Plastic Wrap filter to illustrate candy in a wrapper.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Create A Gold Text Effect In Photoshop]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/318</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/318</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:31:36 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/318</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial I will show you how to create a gold text effect. I will use only Layer Styles and once it is created we will be able to save the style and apply it wherever we want.<br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Saving Text as a Custom Shape]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/311</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/311</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:51:58 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/311</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this Photoshop Tips and Tricks tutorial, we're going to learn how to save and reuse text as a custom shape.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Design a Logo - The Ultimate Guide]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/308</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/308</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:16:20 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Misc</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/308</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Logo design is arguably one of the most important and valued areas of design. A quality logo design combined with the branding of an organization or company can become one of the most powerful forces in todayâ€™s society.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Seeing The Difference With JPEG Compression]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/302</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/302</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:37:36 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/302</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Photoshop and one of its rarely-used blending modes, the horrors of jpeg compression become strikingly clear.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blend Photos With Apply Image]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/284</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/284</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:46:14 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/284</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this Adobe Photoshop tutorial, we're going to learn how easy it is to blend photos together using Photoshop's Apply Image command to give us all kinds of different results and effects.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Creating A Cool 3D Web Design Effect]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/281</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/281</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:48:06 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/281</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial I will show you some very easy techniques, using gradients and layer styles, that we can use to produce nice subtle 3D effects in our web designs.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Using Levels to Color Correct a Photo]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/266</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/266</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:47:35 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/266</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial we will learn how to work with Levels on a very precise way by finding the exact white and black point in our photo.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Use the calculations command to mask]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/261</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/261</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:58:59 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/261</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Tutorial demonstrating how to use the calculations command to create a mask with less work brushing out a chosen channel.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2007 Logo Trends]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/258</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/258</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:02:43 MST</pubDate>
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<category>Gallery</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/258</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some are aesthetic, some conceptual, and some cultural. As the internet's largest database of logos â€&quot; over 50,000 to date â€&quot; you can't help notice the evolution of design â€&quot; and trends.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Color and Typography in Good Design]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/250</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/250</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:13:26 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Web</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/250</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Typography is a significant issue for designers. On many projects, finding just the right font, size, spacing, etc. can require considerable time and attention.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Electrifying Energy Beams]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/241</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/241</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:20:51 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/241</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how to wrap your model in a beam of glowing light, add sparkles and electrify the scene to make it all seem magical.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Read and Understand a Histogram]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/233</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/233</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:05:35 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Misc</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/233</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What is a histogram and what does it tell us about a photograph? Here's a helpful article explaining what the histogram is all about.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Create a Realistic Torn Paper Effect in Photoshop]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/232</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/232</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:30:07 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/232</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Torn paper is one of the key elements to achieving the distressed or collage look. This tutorial covers a few simple steps to create a realistic looking torn paper effect taking you on your way to Destroying the Web 2.0 Look!<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[9 Essential Principles for Good Web Design]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/231</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/231</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:24:21 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Web</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/231</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Web design can be deceptively difficult. Getting a design that is both usable and pleasing, delivers information and builds brand, is technically sound and visually coherent.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Phoenix Hair Effect]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/230</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/230</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 11:42:20 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/230</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With some simple brushing techniques, and a bit of color tweaking, you can spice up your photos with this flaming hair tutorial.<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Adding Reflections To Sunglasses]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/229</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/229</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:11:21 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/229</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this Adobe Photoshop tutorial, we're going learn how to add reflections, or at least, different reflections, to  sunglasses.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Realistic Fire Effect]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/228</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/228</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:25:13 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/228</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Over the years I have seen a number of Photoshop fire effects. Unfortunately, they were not very flexible or realistic, so I decided to develop my own. The technique I came up with was more realistic than I had hoped for.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Easy Watercolor Painting Effect]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/227</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/227</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:44:54 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/227</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this Adobe Photoshop tutorial, we're going to learn how to easily make a photo look more like a watercolor painting.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gritty HDR Photo Effect]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/226</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/226</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:43:44 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/226</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Give your photos a grunge look with this popular Photoshop effect. Although this Photoshop effect is commonly referred as HDR photo effect, it is it can be done with regular, non-HDR photos.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Remove Wrinkles with the Healing Brush]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/224</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/224</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:58:42 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/224</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The clone tool is one of the most often used tools when it comes to retouching in Photoshop. But two other tools that are often overlooked by people new to the sport are the Healing Brush and the Patch tools.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10 Sites for Color Lovers]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/219</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/219</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:32:20 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Web</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/219</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Color can be one of the most difficult obstacles to good design. The right or wrong color or color scheme can make or break a website.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mastering tonality with levels in Photoshop]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/217</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/217</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:41:53 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/217</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you work with Levels or Curves or any of the other supported image-adjustment features, I insist (yes, insist) that you use Adjustment Layers, one of the very best features in Photoshop.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Photoshop Paths Tutorial]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/216</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/216</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:40:16 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/216</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This tutorial will walk you through how to use Paths in Photoshop. It explains the general workings of paths, as well as how to use them to do specific tasks.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dramatic Gritty Effect]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/214</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/214</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:35:09 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/214</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial weâ€™re going to show you how to add a dramatic, gritty, bronzed effect to your images.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Photoshop CS3 Workspace]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/211</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/211</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:36:32 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/211</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When you launch Photoshop CS3, you'll see a workspace with many panels and buttons. You can customize the workspace to suit your own personal preference and tasks.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Editing Nature Photos]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/210</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/210</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2007 09:30:03 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/210</guid>
<description><![CDATA[After running your images through overall color and tonal corrections, youâ€™ll want to continue finishing off your nature photos by adding edits.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Creating a stunning Portfolio Splash Page]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/209</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/209</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:18:25 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/209</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how to create a stunning portfolio splash page. The splash page makes the first impression, so where going to make it as good as we can!<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Basic Photoshop Chronology]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/208</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/208</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:16:54 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/208</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A guide to using all of the tools and gadgets in Photoshop.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vector Polishing Techniques]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/202</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/202</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:24:14 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/202</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This tutorial includes 9 Photoshop techniques that will show you how to add more depth, color, contrast, and texture into your vector art.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Magic lighting effect in Photoshop]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/201</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/201</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:23:18 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/201</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Great tutorial on how to create dazzling lighting effects.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Slick Supernatural Text Effect]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/200</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/200</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:30:44 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/200</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this tutorial we'll be creating a smokey night effect on text to give it an eerie supernatural sort of feel. It's a good exercise in using the Wave distortion filter.<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HDR Photography From Start to Finish]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/199</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/199</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:24:09 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/199</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Creating high dynamic range images involves a little planning and setup time, but the results can be wonderful. Here's a step-by-step approach to help you ease into creating HDR images.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Creating A Starry Night Sky]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/198</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/198</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2007 14:22:30 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/198</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this Adobe Photoshop tutorial, we're going to learn how to add a  star-filled sky  to a nighttime  photo.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fixing Backlight Photos]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/196</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/196</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:58:34 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/196</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how to use the shadow/hightlight tool with this quick and easy fix for photos with a rear light source.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Photoshop Pen Tool - Creating Selections]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/195</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/195</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:27:06 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Tutorials</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/195</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Pen Tool is often used in the creation of sophisticated smooth-edged selections, but strictly speaking it is not one of the selection tools.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to get PSD thumbnails in explorer]]></title>
<link>http://luxa.org/story/194</link>
<comments>http://luxa.org/story/194</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:42:40 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator></dc:creator>
<category>Misc</category>
<guid>http://luxa.org/story/194</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how to change the default .psd icon to a thumbnail (small picture) of the actual document.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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