Beta now open



Latest Articles



Showcase: Comic Book Whores

3 Comments

Magnus-Bender

The comic book world is filled with insane crossovers. Most of these mash-ups sacrifice a good story in order for the  publishers to make a quick buck. We can’t blame them. But what we can do is top their insanity. It’s what we do here. We’ve cooked up a few of our own crossovers and …Read the Rest…

 
 

Hot Topics: I want it all…and I want it now!

4 Comments

HTFront

What do you get when you combine unlimited access with our ever increasing need for instant gratification? A new service, called Google Shopping Express that’s what. The new pilot program will provide same-day delivery of products bought online by customers in San Francisco and other areas located around the city. Google hasn’t figured out yet …Read the Rest…

 
 

Showcase: Duoccupations

3 Comments

thumb

Who are the people in your neighborhood? In your neighborhood? In your neighborhood? We’ve seen mashups of songs, movies, tv shows, and even potatoes. But we asked you to apply that same kind of mashuppy goodness to the hardworking folks who are just trying to eke out a living every day. Here are our favorites: …Read the Rest…

 
 

Latest Tutorials



Tutorial: Beginning Color Correction

9 Comments

colorthumb

In our never-ending quest to understand all things Photoshop, one of the most-requested tutorials has been for me to break down the basics of color correction for those of you who’ve never had the opportunity to learn any part of the world of color. A better understanding of color will take your ‘shops to a …Read the Rest…

 
 

Photoshop As A Weapon: Episode 1 – The Headswap

5 Comments

PAAWthumb

Oh boy….you’ve had it now. The Commander’s here, and he’s NOT looking very happy. If you’d like to learn Photoshop, but you’re the kind of person who needs whipped into shape, boy, did you come to the right place.

 
 

Tutorial: Light Sources, Drop Shadows & Cast Shadows

1 Comment

smallpopehouse

Take a look at this shop. I’ve seen this same problem asked about in numerous help threads thoughout the years. Pretty straightforward, simple headswap I knocked out in three minutes depicting that great religious leader Pope House The First. But something about it looks really “off”. I get this all the time, people can tell …Read the Rest…

 
 

Latest Blog Posts



Requiem For A Lucky Guy

7 Comments

phil500

Note: While the good folks over at Cracked remain our BFFs and soulmates (despite the restraining order), we make it a conscious effort to not BE Cracked. Therefore, as this blog post may reveal my secret identity as Christina H. when you see it’s about my cat, feel free to ignore this post entirely. Could …Read the Rest…

 
 

Doctor Dickwad & The Temple Of Dim

12 Comments

docdickwad

Listen, my child, and you shall hearOf the midnight ride of Paul… uh, Mad The Raccoon. Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Historical Rodent Society Hmmm, that’s not really working. Maybe I’ll just tell the story. Strap in, this is going to take awhile. It’s a little tale I’m calling… Those of you who frequent this …Read the Rest…

 
 

“Unlikely” & “Improbable”

5 Comments

riff

My entire existence can be classed as a bunch of components  best described as “unlikely” or “improbable”.  I’m a blue-eyed Indian. I watched my grandmother graduate from high school, and I was best man at my parents’ wedding. I’m balding, yet I have more hair on my head than most women I meet (Yes, I …Read the Rest…