I've noticed the lack of simple lessons to teach handling smoky effects, and thought I would share a very simple yet powerful and versatile effect. It has an endless number of great-looking uses.

You would think that with the Clouds filter it would be easy to create a fog effect, but you couldn't be more wrong! Making realistic fog/mist is an artform all in itself, but this tutorial details a relatively simple way to replicate decent results with the minimum amount of effort.

Create a neverending ocean mist effect.

In this tutorial I'll show you how to add a misty atmosphere to your photos. Easy and fast.

You would think that with the clouds filter it would be easy to create a fog effect, but you couldn't be more wrong! Making realistic fog/mist is an artform all in itself, but this tutorial details a relatively simple way to replicate decent results

Using the 'Fibers' Filter, varying 'Blend Modes', and gradual 'Gradients' helped achieve this ocean mist effect.

It seems that there is quite a trend in having clouds as a logo or in the header of a design - probably because they are easy to make and look appealing. In this tutorial I’ll be teaching you how to draw your own cloud.

In this tutorial, i'll show you how to make shapes formed by clouds. Not entirely realistic, but looks ok.

Here's a cool trick to create a cool explosion on top of a photo. The result is intense, yet the steps are simple!

Writing your name in the heavens couldn't be easier with this technique. Try it, and see just how simple it really is.

This tutorial will show you how to do a cloud wave. This effect has a lot of room for tweaking and playing with things, so it's a pretty fun effect.

Learn a way to make your text look like clouds in this video tutorial.

Learn to make nebula clouds for you star fields.

This tutorial will teach you how to create clouds with a cartoon look using layer styles.

Learn how to custom make your own cloud!

Learn how to make a cartoonish looking cloud that can be used on a splash page.

Create abstract clouds for sigs or renders.

Learn about taking photos on cloudy days and the differences diffused light makes on photographs.

Learn how to design a cute, unique cloud-based navigation set. Good for a children's website!

Learn how to make a realistic explosion effect