QUOTE(Bright_K @ Mar 15 2007, 12:03 PM)

Lol im just trying to annoy you

Your works really good im just trying to catch you out!
What do you do for your job? Make logos and that or website designs ect?
I guessed that was what you were doing but you aren't the first nor the last that will try to get me cranked up about that. lol I use all sorts of resources for my work but I've done so many tutorials in the past that they sort of become one whole method.
For instance, the lightening one that you linked to is a good start but it doesn't really look like lightening because of the clouds aspect. Neither does my version because of the curving string look to it. In my case I went to Illustrator and made a bunch of smooth curved lines and then did the design work in photoshop. Filters, blending modes and a couple of other programs and there you have it. (I started making a tut on it but realized that I didn't have the time to go through all those steps while at work. lol)
As for what I do, I am mostly a graphic designer for print and web designs but I also do a lot of code work and database tweaking for the company intranet system as well as the odd photography job where needed. It's perfect for me as I am not stuck with one set of priorities but rather I get to apply myself across a whole range of disciplines.
And then, just because I really need sleep, I do side work which makes me have even less sleep. Just finished a CD design (on disk, insert and tray liner) which took me about 12 hours total but looks fantastic (if I do say so myself). As soon as it is released, I can put shots of it up here.