Loadboy's Paint Shop Pro 9 Tutorials

Game Controller

Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The best way to make your graphics pop out and appear to be more realistic is to learn and understand how to apply different shading techniques. Using a few different tools here, we will show you how to turn a simple flat shape into a cool basic game controller. We will also explain in a little more depth how to use layer groups and share a tip or two.

Diamond Pendant

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With the use of shortcuts, creating images in Paint Shop Pro is a lot easier, and faster. You will find some helpful hints here that will assist you in all kinds of graphics creations. We chose to create a diamond pendant for this tutorial to give you some practice with shortcuts. Shortcuts can be your best friend. Have fun with this one and have fun creating!

Quick Silver

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly all of the tutorials you will find online for text effects primarily use large style fonts. They are much easier to work with, and the applied effect is much more prominent. This is a Loadboy Exclusive tutorial to show you how to manipulate the majority of the smaller ones and is a perfect solution for working with handwriting or calligraphy style fonts, lines, bezier curves and other small objects.

Chain Links

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Many times when creating graphics, layers may get merged together or pieces may get created together that need to be separated onto their own layers. This is a question that we get asked quite often, so we wanted to show you a quick and simple way to separate, manipulate, and add layers to your images in order to get those rogue pieces back on their own layers for a more practical use.

Creating Diamonds

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 13:07:00 GMT

Everyone knows that diamonds are a girl’s best friend! Learn to create a diamond that can be used as the foundation for creating other gems and jewels!

Bling Text

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

We are going to show you a quick way to create a "bling" text that looks like a piece of diamond jewelry. There are a few other ways this can be done, but this one is the easiest.

Extruding Text

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

This tutorial is based upon the easiest kind of perspective drawing, called one-point perspective.

Semi-Transparent Flowers

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Once you get the hang of this one, you'll see how easy and fast it is to create logo's, letterheads, and such on the fly!

Creating Stones

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

This is a very simple tutorial for those looking for rock style textures. This method works great for borders or frames. For a better example of how this can be used, see the example at the bottom of this page.

3D Smiley Face Teeth

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

By popular demand!!!! Enjoy.

Glass Globes

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

This glass globe tutorial will show you how to create near realistic glass globes, and multi-colored glass globes.

3D Tentacles

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Learn to create those popular 3D Tentacles in Paint Shop Pro.

3D Text

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

3D Text is a fairly simple task once you get the hang of it. The technique(s) used in this tutorial can also be used for other image objects as well.

Blue Steel

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Paint Shop Pro's ability to create near realistic, anodized aluminum bears only the limits of the imagination. ThiS tutorial is similar to the steel ring tutorial, however the color tones and effects can be very visually appealing.

Multi Layered Text

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Heres a simple foundation for creating multi layered text. This is great way to enhance product promotions, sales, etc.

Wrapping Images

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

This is a quick example for learning to wrap images around other images.

Content Boxes

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Creating high tech content boxes is a snap in Paint Shop Pro! These are great for displaying general content, or using as an image frame.

Creating Interface Widgets

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Creating interface widgets either as the main piece, or as a background distraction is a great way of highlighting detail in your graphics.

Object Reflections

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Adding a reflection to your images can help add depth of perception and style to your images.

Colored Orbs

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Orbs also known as globes, globules, or balls are easy to learn and simple to create.

3D Smiley Faces

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

You've seen them everywhere! From emoticons to icons. Now you can create your own. Why? Because you can!

Smooth Rounded Edges

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Updated October 06, 2005
I've seen several Psp tips on doing this, but I've never seen this one. It works fantastic! I learned this while doing a tutorial (Yes, I do them to!) for another graphics program and thought I would pass this on to PSP users.

Planetary Rings

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Using the same technique as the Interlocking Rings tutorial below, you can also make nice rings around your own "heavens".

Steel Rings

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Here is an easy tutorials to create those steel rings. These can be used to enhance any interface project.

Simple 3D Ring

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

This is a very simple and clean way to make 3D rings.

Detailed Gauges

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

This is a heavy graphics page and could take a moment to load. It has been re-written 4 times already to raise the quality of the image were hoping to create. We hope you enjoy it!

Beginning Interface Designing

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Beginning with this tutorial, we will be creating advanced level tutorials for those of you interested in learning Interface Designing.

Interlocking Three Rings

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Once you get the hang of this particular tutorial, you can use it to create rings around planets etc.

Interlocking Rings

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Once you get the hang of this particular tutorial, you can use it to create rings around planets etc.

Raised Inset Button

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

Here we combine a raised and inset look to achieve a unique visual effect.

Colored Pearl

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 15:25:19 GMT

This tutorial will show you another way that you can add depth of perception to your graphics.