create a realistic burning image in Photoshop

In this advanced tutorial you’ll make a dramatic photomanipuation of a burning fist with Photoshop fire effects. You’ll learn how to make burning effect in Photoshop, including create cracked skin textures, particle effects, scorched and burnt skin, glowing embers, smoke and flame effects.

This is an intermediate level tutorial, so a fair level of competence in Photoshop is necessary in order to progress through it.