Iconning

I found a great tutorial on how to make torn paper edges here.

Please help me compile a list of basic Photoshop functions and techniques (with definitions) for people who may be unfamiliar!

• Actions: Actions are a way to record the steps you take in making an icon and "play" them on another icon. This lets you make icons really fast - if you apply all the same layers and variables on it.
  Tutorials: One


• Curves: The curves tool (available as an image adjustment or as a new layer) can take input tones and selectively stretch or compress them. In plainer language, you can adjust both brightness and color balance using curves.
  Tutorials: One, Two


• Selective Color: This tool (available as an image adjustment or as a new layer) lets youlighten/darken specific colors and add/subtract sub-colour values. In plainer language, it lets you edit the color balance of individual colors.
  Tutorials: One

If you know of tutorials for any of these, please comment with a link!

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