The 3D anaglyph effect is a classic technique used in photography and graphic design to simulate three-dimensional depth by separating red and cyan colors. This method became popular in cinema and printing, allowing images to come to life when viewed with red/blue 3D glasses. In this tutorial, you will learn how to transform any photograph into an anaglyph-style image without the need for advanced tools or complex editing. Although there are several methods to create this effect, today Iām going to show you a simple way to do it using the Levels Panel instead of Color Channels to achieve a striking result.Read more
Originally seen in classic video games and retro computer interfaces, bitmap text has now become a trendy design choice, often used on posters and digital art to evoke a sense of nostalgia. Perfect for adding a retro look to your designs, this effect is ideal for projects that need a digital, old-school vibe, such as logos, posters, social media graphics, or even game design assets. It is a very simple effect to replicate in Illustrator, and you can create your own in less than 5 minutes using only default Illustrator tools.Read more
Creating a photo scan effect in Photoshop is easier and faster than you might think. In just a few steps, you can transform any image into the look of a scanned photograph, capturing the charm of textures and imperfections of digitized images from the 90s and 2000s. This effect is perfect for adding a nostalgic or vintage touch to your projects, creating illustrations with a retro feel, or even designing album covers and posters with a unique aesthetic. Today, I will show you how to create this effect in Photoshop using the Motion Blur effect, the Filter Gallery, and two adjustment layers to make the image look exactly how you want.Read more
The Portra 400 film is known for its soft and natural tones, perfect for portraits, landscapes, and even everyday snapshots and recreating this iconic look in Lightroom to give your photos a touch of nostalgia and warmth is easier than you may think. So today I will show you how you can emulate this film effect in Lightroom, and in the process, create a preset for a later use over any other of your images.Read more
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