Photoshop

Keyboard Shortcuts (or hotkeys as they are sometimes called) are keystrokes used to invoke a command that might otherwise be accessed from a menu or an interface component. Not only are hotkeys typically faster to use, they sometimes provide you with functionality that is otherwise not available. This chart contains "all" of Photoshop 7's keyboard shortcuts and may be printed out and laminated as a double-sided reference.

Licence: Freeware.
Online: http://user.fundy.net/morris/redirect.html?photoshop1.shtml
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/NT/XP, Mac OS, OS X.
Requires: Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.

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Light! is a Photoshop filter (also available for After Effects) that adds a variety of realistic light and shadows to your scenes. This filter can also simulate popular camera filters like mist and fog filters as well as glow effects. Light! comes with shape and texture libraries that include windows, doors, leaves and other abstract patterns. You may also create and add your shapes. Works in RGB, CMYK and Grayscale. Supports Photoshop Actions. Full manual available at: http://www.digitalfilmtools.com/Downloads/light_manual.pdf.

Licence: Demo.
Online: http://www.digitalfilmtools.com/html/light_.html
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/NT/XP.
Requires: Photoshop 5.5.

Install instructions

		Windows

Photoshop Interface Improver is a unique application that allows you to hide and reveal individuals palettes (or groups) using one of three different behaviours. When palettes are not required, they will automatically be hidden off screen. To reveal the palettes, simply move the mouse to the edge of the screen. Photoshop Interface Improver frees up the application window, giving you more design space and ultimately, allowing you to work faster and more efficiently.

Licence: Demo.
Online: http://www.interfaceimprovement.com/photoshop.html
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/NT/XP.
Requires: Photoshop 5.5.

Install instructions

		Windows

ImageReady Interface Improver is a unique application that allows you to hide and reveal individuals palettes (or groups) using one of three different behaviours. When palettes are not required, they will automatically be hidden off screen. To reveal the palettes, simply move the mouse to the edge of the screen. ImageReady Interface Improver frees up the application window, giving you more design space and ultimately allowing you to work faster and more efficiently.

Licence: Demo.
Online: http://www.interfaceimprovement.com/imageready.html
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/NT/XP.
Requires: ImageReady 2.0.

Install instructions

		Windows

IconBuilder XP is a filter that allows you to harness the power of Photoshop's layers, filters and tools to create professional, modern-style icons from within Photoshop. IconBuilder XP supports 32-bit icon formats, transparent/translucent masking, icons previews, single-click icon creation, the ability to import existing icons for editing and much much more.

Licence: Demo.
Online: PC: http://www.iconfactory.com/ibxp_home.asp
Mac: http://www.iconfactory.com/ib_home.asp
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/NT/XP, MacOS 10.1.3.
Requires: PC: Photoshop 6 Mac: Photoshop 7

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Aurora allows Photoshop users to add natural elements to their existing images or to create an image all its own. This feature-packed plugin includes: multi-layered cloud/sky system, sun and stars effects, volumetrics, ambient and point-source lights, water and reflections, haze and other atmospheric effects. There are dozens of presets and templates to choose from; or you may create your own scenes from scratch. Aurora's interface is interactive, easy to use and provides real time previews. An ideal tool for landscape architects, Web designers, and creative content/graphic design specialists.

Licence: Demo.
Online: PC: http://www.digi-element.com/aurora_overview.shtml
Mac: http://www.digi-element.com/aurora_overview.shtml
Operating system: Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/NT/XP, Mac OS, OS X.
Requires: Photoshop 6.

Install instructions

Windows				Mac OS