Corey demonstrates how to use layer styles to create glassy-looking text that reflects the background image and remains fully editable after you are finished.

Back in the old days, a cool effect like a drop shadow or glow was worthy of a 4 or 5 step tutorial. Then along came layer effects, and later layer styles.

In this tutorial we're going to create a metallic effect using layer styles and gradients that you can apply to different objects. We'll put it on a nice background and create a style for lettering that makes it look like it's embedded into the metal.

In this tutorial you will learn how to apply two different layer styles for the same text.

Tips on using custom shapes with layer styles.

Learn how you can use Layer Styles to draw very nice and realistic drops of water (or any other liquid as well). Since we are using layerstyles, you will get the result fast and you don't have to master different drawing-techniques.

Easily make text appear as if it's made out of plastic using Photoshop's Layer Styles and some additional contours we'll be loading in.

This versatile effect help create a feeling of depth by adding highlight and shadow to layer shapes. Depending on where these highlights and shadows are placed, a 3D effect can be quickly generated

We continuing our look at the Layer Style window, especially how Outer and Inner Glow work

Adobe Photoshop includes Layer Styles, a number of automated effects that you can apply to layers, including drop shadows, glows, beveling, and embossing, as well as a color fill effect.

Learn how to use layer styles to easily create a fun gel text effect in Photoshop, then save it as a preset style that you can select instantly whenever you need it.

Learn how to use layer styles to easily create a fun gel text effect in Photoshop, then save it as a preset style that you can select instantly whenever you need it.

Easily make text appear as if it's made out of plastic using Photoshop's Layer Styles and some additional contours we'll be loading in.

Even there are many kinds of plug ins and built-in effects for Photoshop, however a pencil drawing is beautiful or not, is depended a lot on the artist. In this tutorial, I will help you draw a real pencil picture not use much effect like before.You art work will be more realistic than ever.

Sometimes you need to make it appear that the content of one layer appears both in front of and behind another layer.

Most of these center around different ways of exposing your shots - however many cameras also give options for different focusing modes (auto, continuous focusing for moving subjects and manual). Itâ??s no wonder then that many photographers never make use of their camera and lensâ?? ability to focus manually. In fact this week I spoke with one DSLR owner recently who hadnâ??t even noticed the manual/auto focus switch on the side of his lens. Image by dsevilla When is Manual Focus Better than Au

This tutorial will show you how to create some layer styles that will help you create a metallic look.

guide on how simple it is to make a stylish button for your website, what effects can build up a nice button and how does combining effects make a great stylish web button.

Combining various custom 'contour' maps among blending modes makes this neat basic style effect.

Combining various custom 'contour' maps among blending modes makes this neat pearl drop effect.