We have another great Vector Plus tutorial available exclusively for Plus members today. If you want to learn every detail in how to create vector type followed by polishing and adding effects in Photoshop, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. Learn more about this tutorial at the jump!
This Vector Plus Tutorial is Filled with Creative Techniques
I'm Ross, one half of the award winning design duo Ahoythere Studio and I am just about to show how you can go about producing a lovely illustrated type piece using a vector Illustration made base and some interesting textures and treatments within Photoshop. Visit our site for more inspiration.
You will be surprised how quick and easy it is to create something like this. If you have the concept behind it your 80% there, the rest is left to skill, creative vision and software know how. I find with my work that vectors are the start of a concept, and then it's what you do with them that's important.
Tutorial Details
- Programs: Adobe Illustrator CS3 and Photoshop CS3
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Estimated Completion Time: 3-5 hours
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This is a Detailed and Professional Tutorial
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User Comments
( ADD YOURS )Ron October 14th
Looking good, maybe become a plus member very soon!
( )jhon October 14th
nice very nice….
( )g3niuz October 14th
fresh style…
looks niceeee ;D
( )ktyellow October 14th
Very very cool, very appropriate at this time, it helps me a lot some similar things I want to do
( )Juliano October 14th
Cool, except for the starfield.
( )borat October 14th
very nice… very nice… ~ Love Borat
( )aGS October 14th
Looks very eye catching, nice.
( )Wondering if you can scale it up to “any” size.
Simona October 14th
this is way cool!!!
( )Matthew Johnson October 15th
Great tutorial, fresh concept FTW!
( )sc October 15th
aw screw it, i guess i will join the plus membership now.
( )Melody October 15th
hmmm..juicy haha..
what are those mound things?
( )James De Angelis October 16th
One of the best tutorials i’ve ever completed on VectorTuts. The descriptions are a little vague but when you work out the techniques that he’s used it’s invaluable.
My result:
( )http://www.twitpic.com/lsfcr/full
Clippingimages October 27th
Looking great
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