Basics of Slicing with Pixelmator
In this tutorial, I will show you how to use the Slice Tool in Pixelmator to, of course, slice a design to be coded into a functional Web site. I will also show you the HTML/CSS walk-through process. In the end, you will be able to download the files and tinker with them as well. Step 1 Open the Pixelmator file we created for our UI tips tutorial. Step 2 The tool that we will use in this tutorial
Playing with Watercolor Brushes and Masks in Pixelmator
I have already created some tutorials about watercolor effects; however, I also want to create a workflow that is extremely simple but that produces a beautiful result. Therefore, I invented this tutorial, which uses only basic watercolor brushes, a photo, and a layer mask. This tutorial is part of a series of tutorials I have been writing for Pixelmator and posting over at http://www.pixelmator.c
Creating a Typographic Portrait in Pixelmator
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a typographic portrait using only Pixelmator. But what does that mean? A typographic portrait is a portrait composed of text. The technique is pretty simple. We will also play with Blending and basic filters. Step 1 Open Pixelmator and create a new document (The size I used was 1440×900 pixels). Then fill the background layer with black. Step 2 Impor
Lost in Space Typography in Pixelmator
At Abduzeedo, we have a posting place called “Typography Mania,” where we feature many amazing designs that were created by playing with Types. Inspired by that, I decided to use Pixelmator to create an abstract image made up of spheres and lights. I then used Blendings to mix this abstract effect within a text area to achieve the effect I wanted. In this tutorial, we will play with brushes, blend
Hell of a Tutorial in Pixelmator
In this tutorial I will show you how to create a really cool effect. First, we will use basic filters to create a 3D text effect; then, we will blend some stock photos and textures to produce one hell of a wallpaper. Step 1 Open Pixelmator and create a new document. I’m using, as usual, 1440×900 pixels. Then with the Gradient Tool (G), fill the background layer with a radial gradient. To create th
UI Tips in Pixelmator
Many people have been asking me how to create a nice, Apple-style UI in Pixelmator with bevels and letterpress effects. I have also received some inquiries about creating rounded corners. So, I created this tutorial to explain some efficient, helpful tips. Step 1 Open Pixelmator and create a new document. I used 1000×1000 pixels. Then, fill the background with grey. On the menu, select File>Styliz
Realistic Golden Text in Pixelmator
In this tutorial I will show you how to create a beautiful golden text in Pixelmator. It might be useful for your next Christmas design. We will use basic tools and gradients to mimic gold with this super easy technique. I also have writen a tutorial showing how to create the same effect but for Photoshop, you can find it at PSDTUTS. This tutorial is part of a series of tutorials I have been writi
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When I started this blog, way back in 2006, I had no clue how long it would last. I actually had no idea I could even write about something for more than a couple of days. It is funny how things go. Once I read in a book that the secret of happiness was low expectations. That explains why, for over a decade, I have been running this site. It also explains why you might end up on this page. Not los
Creating a Colorful Light Effect with Pixelmator
We have already published tutorials on how to create a really cool light effect in Photoshop and GIMP, now In this tutorial, I will show you how to create this super, simple light effect inspired by a design that I saw recently in a Sony advert. Step 1 Open Pixelmator and create a new document. Select 1440×900 pixels and then fill the layer with #121212. Step 2 Next, add another layer and select F
Torch Man in Pixelmator
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a “human torch” effect. I created this effect a few months ago in Photoshop for a tutorial for Digital Arts Magazine, and I have decided to try it in Pixelmator. The process is very similar, and the result is equally beautiful. Step 1 Open Pixelmator and place a photo of the guy who will become the torch man. I used a picture from Shutterstock. It ca
Web Design in Pixelmator
The newly released Pixelmator includes a very important feature: the Slice Tool. Now we can slice and save pieces of the layout to create Web sites. That is really handy! Because of that, I decided to create a tutorial showing how to create a Web site design using Pixelmator. Step 1 Open Pixelmator, go to http://960.gs/ and download the template files. Open the PSD version so that you will have la
Magic Cup Coffee in Pixelmator
Pixelmator is a very powerful image editor; you can create all sorts of effects using it. Because of that I decided to recreate some images and tutorials that I previously did using Photoshop in Pixelmator. You will see that you can do pretty much everything with Pixelmator, and usually faster. This tutorial is very useful for beginners or those users willing to learn how to use Pixelmator. You wi
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最近、このブログでも話題に出ましたが、画像編集ソフトのピクセルメーターが半額の29.95ドルで買えるという情報です。とうか勢いで買ってしまったので手順などを書いておきます。（基本的な事ですがこのアプリは既にローカライズされていますが、act2のサイトからダウンロード出来る試用版にはシリアルは通りません。） 情報元：Buy Pixelmator Now 公式サイト：Pixelmator act2：ピクセルメーター 購入するには幾つかの手順があります。情報元を見ても同じですのでお好きな方で。 ステップ１ Smith Microでピクセルメーターの価格をチェック。（この状態では10%オフかな？） ステップ２ 上記のウィンドウを閉じて、Smith Microのアンケートページへ移動。アンケートに答えて、最後にCouponを送ってほしいメールアドレスを入力して送信。アンケートは任意なのでメールアドレ
45 Tutorials for Learning Pixelmator | Vandelay Design Blog
Looking for an alternative to Adobe Photoshop? Pixelmator is a popular image editor for Mac. While Photoshop is the industry standard, Pixelmator has a lot to offer for Mac users. In this post, we’ll feature more than 25 tutorials for using Pixelmator, including a number of video tutorials. Some of the tutorials are rather basic and will help you to get familiar with the interface and tools, and o
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