A simple 'Convert to Shape' of regular and digbat fonts can create some extraordinary logos.

Manipulating a channel can also achieve a smooth edge around some objects.

A simple Blending Mode method to create outlines to text layers.

Combining the 'Clouds' Filter with the 'Smudge Tool' cretes this realistic Fire Effect.

A combination of the 'Blur' & 'Unsharp Mask' filters can help smooth out those jagged shapes.

Combining images woth 'Foreground to Transparent' gradients on a 'Layer Mask' helps achieve this effect.

Extracting a complex image such as a subject with wispy curly hair can be an easy task with the 'Extract Tool'.

'Export Paths to Adobe? Illustrator?' feature can prove usefull when all you need is just the outline of an object.

Combining a simple 'Selection' & a 'Blur' filter can easily achieve this 'Depth of Field' effect.

An introduction to creating a two-state image menu style roll-overs.

Another nice addition to a website layout is the the ability to create reusable elements.

Use of the 'Pen Tool (P)' helped create this neat addition to any website.

A little twist in 'Blending Modes' helped achieve this sketch effect.

A little twist in 'Blending Modes' helped achieve this sketch effect.

A twist in Blending Styles helped produce this effective grunge style text.