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Author: Murano | Posted Nov 15, 2008

This tutorial describes how to use the DDS plugins for Photoshop and the setting up of DXT files.

Author: sww | Posted Jul 22, 2008

Masks are a very useful feature of Photoshop, it allows you to hide parts of a layer without deleting anything.

This tutorial is written with object creating in mind, but it can easily be applied to clothes, walls, floors or fancying up preview images.

Author: | Posted Sep 30, 2007

3 separate tutorials giving you an easy step by step guide to re-colouring both maxis objects and custom content. Part 1 contains a guide to re-colouring maxis objects with a single texture image. Part 2 contains a guide to re-colouring maxis objects with multiple textures and saving them as both single and multiple package files.
Part 3 contains a guide to re-colouring custom meshes.

Author: | Posted Sep 26, 2007

3 separate tutorials giving you an easy step by step guide to re-colouring both maxis objects and custom content. Part 1 contains a guide to re-colouring maxis objects with a single texture image. Part 2 contains a guide to re-colouring maxis objects with multiple textures and saving them as both single and multiple package files. Part 3 contains a guide to re-colouring custom meshes.

Author: | Posted Sep 23, 2007

3 separate tutorials giving you an easy step by step guide to re-colouring both maxis objects and custom content. Part 1 contains a guide to re-colouring maxis objects with a single texture image. Part 2 contains a guide to re-colouring maxis objects with multiple textures and saving them as both single and multiple package files.
Part 3 contains a guide to re-colouring custom meshes.

Author: | Posted Aug 22, 2007

Tutorial on how to create lips and an alpha using Gimp.
This tutorial is intermediate so it requires you to have good
knowledge on how to use BodyShop and Gimp. Its designed for people who already create, but would like to learn about creating makeup. Its quick and simple in 5 pages.

Author: bethbrit | Posted Aug 5, 2007

Ever wondered how to make earrings? By using The GIMP, now you can!

Author: sim_man123 | Posted Aug 4, 2007

A basic level tutorial for making a straight hair texture.
(Does not cover making a complete texture image.) No tablet needed, uses all default tools and brushes in Photoshop CS3.

Level: Basic

Author: elmazzz | Posted Jul 28, 2007

Second tutorial on how to create custom make-up for your Sims.

Author: elmazzz | Posted Jul 18, 2007

First tutorial on how to create custom make-up for your Sims.
Level : Intermediate

Author: TheMistress666 | Posted Jul 15, 2007

In this tutorial I am going to show you how to make those HUGE wall murals for your game, continuing with the unstretched walls method. A perfect feature for those nightclubs or modern loft apartments. Slightly more advanced, this wall tutorial is written for beginner to intermediate users

Author: TheMistress666 | Posted Jul 5, 2007

Number 2 in my Back to Basics series, this tutorial focuses on making your very own designs from scratch, and using the unstretched method, it also includes guidelines on submitting your walls to TSR.

Author: TheMistress666 | Posted Jun 7, 2007

In this series I'm going to go back to the very basics of starting out on those very first steps to making your own stuff for your Sims2 game.

Author: Nanshi_Nibble | Posted May 31, 2007

One of the first things you notice when you look at some of your favourite clothing creators work - is their ability to create clothing that looks very realistic.

So what is their secret? A lot of it, I believe, has to do with the use of some really creative layering techniques in Photoshop. In fact if you don’t do it already, you will find out after following this tutorial, that layering is a Sim clothing and object re-texturers best friend.

This tutorial assumes that you have a basic understanding of how to use Photoshop and Sims 2™ Body Shop. It is not essential of course but this tutorial will make a lot more sense to you if you have a working understanding of both these programs.

Author: RockinRobin | Posted Mar 27, 2007

This tutorial will walk you step by step through clothing creation using Body Shop and Adobe Photoshop CS2. It includes many screenshots along with easy to understand instructions for getting you started on your way to making clothes for the Sims 2. This is a basic tutorial, but should give you the tips you need to get you on your way.

Author: bethbrit | Posted Mar 18, 2007

This article will help you create an easy texture in 12 easy steps.

Author: HBallisonM | Posted Mar 6, 2007

This is a very basic, step-by-step tutorial, that will teach you how to make your
very own Tee for your Sim, and to share with others! Level: Basic

Author: munchkin_brat | Posted Dec 22, 2006

This tutorial will take you step by step though the meshing process. It is lengthy but it covers meshing from beginning to end. I included lots of pictures for those of you who learn by seeing. Requires the use of SimPE, Milkshape, and Photoshop (although any graphics program will work as long as you are familiar with it). Designed with beginners in mind but is useful for any level.

Author: munchkin_brat | Posted Sep 28, 2006

This tutorial will show how to use the basic steps of recoloring a multi colored object using Photoshop 7.0 tools. Level: Basic

Author: simaddict99 | Posted Feb 19, 2006

This tutorial will show how to create accurate indoor shadows for new mesh objects. It is assumed that you have some knowledge of SimPE and will not teach how to mesh nor import new meshes.

Author: Thomas|TSR | Posted May 24, 2004

This takes you down to the basics of skinning, a little knowledge of photoshop is needed for this.