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    Planet Photoshop

  • Document Your Happy Accidents

    Web Editor
    9 Feb 2010 | 6:15 am
    Sometimes our best creations happen by pure experimentation and accident. Sitting in front of a Photoshop file, you are 40 History States in, and then it happens…magic! You really want to be able to get back to that moment. To do so, make sure that you turn on the History Log checkbox in the General [...]

  • Sample Color from Anywhere

    Web Editor
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:41 am
    You can use the Eyedropper tool to pick colors from any area of your screen. First, press the letter I to select the Eyedropper tool, then click-and-hold inside your document, and drag outside the document window onto the object you’d like to sample. Release your mouse button and the sampled color appears as your new [...]

  • Animate 2D in 3D

    Corey Barker
    5 Feb 2010 | 12:31 pm
    Corey shows you how to create a 3D animation form 2D elements using Photoshop CS4 Extended.

  • File>Open Recent

    Web Editor
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:15 am
    Under Photoshop>Preferences (PC: Edit>Preferences), you have an option called File Handling. In the Recent File List Contains field, you can specify how many files you would like it to remember.

  • Opening Multiple Images in Photoshop CS3

    Web Editor
    4 Feb 2010 | 6:15 am
    To open multiple images in Photoshop CS3, you can Shift-click a series of images in the Open dialog, and then click Open. You can also select noncontiguous images by Command-clicking.
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    Photoshop Insider

  • Come Join Dave Cross, Corey, and me in Tampa this month for the Photoshop Down & Dirty Tour

    Scott
    8 Feb 2010 | 10:02 pm
    OK, it was really just supposed to be just Dave and Corey splitting the day, but they were kind enough to invite me to do one of my favorite parts of the day—the session on Typography and Designing with Type, so now it’s the three of us. The seminar is coming up on Monday, February 22nd at the Tampa Convention Center, and if you haven’t had a chance to catch the tour yet, it is just one of those days that really opens your eyes to the power of Photoshop, and all the cool stuff you can do—stuff that really looks hard, but is actually easy once you know the secrets.

  • Kelby TV is On The Air! (and NAPP news joins the channel).

    Scott
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:52 pm
    About a month ago we launched KelbyTV.com, a new home for all the video shows we produce each week, so folks would have a central location to find all our shows right online. Last week I mentioned that Dave Cross has launched his own new weekly Podcast called “Ask Dave” and now NAPP News (hosted by Larry Becker)  has joined the channel. The full list of weekly shows on KelbyTV.com include: Photoshop User TV D-Town TV Layers TV Lightroom Killer Tips Photoshop Killer Tips Ask Dave NAPP News Of course, you can subscribe to all of these shows using Apple’s iTunes, and watch them right on…

  • NAPP is Hiring!

    Scott
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:44 pm
    Want to come and work with us? NAPP is looking for a kick-butt PHP programmer to come and join the NAPP team down here in sunny Tampa, Florida (where today’s high is a lovely 65°). If you thrive in a really cool work environment, and want to work with some incredibly creative and fun people (our Web team rocks!), who really value what you do, then contact Barbie Taylor, our HR Director for all the details (just leave me a comment here on the blog, and I’ll get you her direct email). Also, if this isn’t you, but you know someone who would fit the bill, will you pass this on…

  • Shooting the SuperBowl in Miami Last Night

    Scott
    7 Feb 2010 | 10:51 pm
    OK, there is a slight distinction in the headline you see above from my normal football game coverage—I didn’t say “shooting from the sidelines.” This time, I actually shot from up in the stands, because I didn’t have sidelines credential. Now, if you’re wondering how I got some “big glass” into the game, here’s the trick. The NFL has a rule that a spectator can’t bring a lens that’s more than 6 inches long (15.25 cm) into the stadium, and they measure the length as you come through the security. So, I measured my beloved Nikon…

  • Ken Got His Guitar (and The Springs of Hope Orphanage got $2,500)

    Scott
    7 Feb 2010 | 9:40 pm
    Ken Toney, regular commenter here on the blog, won the raffle we did for the “Photoshop Guys Signature Guitar” and he sent me the shot above of the guitar, in its display case, hanging on the wall of his office (which is pretty sweet, by the way). Click on the photo for a larger view. The raffle raised nearly $2,500 for the Springs of Hope Orphanage, and then we raised another $1,300+ from the off camera flash t-shirts (which are still available, in four stunning styles by the way), right here. Also, we raised an additional $1,000 through this blog’s affiliate program with…
 
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    John Nack on Adobe

  • Adobe TV: 3D patterns, working with shadows, & more

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:06 am
    Adobe TV is hosting some new photography- and Photoshop-related content: The Russell Brown Show - Painting 3D Patterns Join Russell Brown as he shows you how to literally paint tiled 3D patterns in this Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended tutorial. The Complete Picture with Julieanne Kost - Using a Secondary Display In this episode of The Complete Picture, Julieanne Kost shows you how to use 2 monitors to take advantage of Lightroom's dual monitor solution. Photoshop User TV - Custom shapes, shadows, & more Dave and Scott have a custom shape tool and a shadow tutorial respectively. Scott invites…

  • Notes on Flash Player stability & the future

    8 Feb 2010 | 9:30 am
    Flash Player Product Mgr. Emmy Huang has shared some details in response to reports of a crashing bug in Flash Player. She apologizes for the bug having gotten past the team & talks about improvements going forward. If you'd like to help improve the quality of Flash Player, please see these notes on betas & bug reporting from Ted Patrick. Interesting reads from non-Adobe staff on the future of Flash come from Grant Skinner (a long-time & highly respected developer) and Jeremy Allaire (creator of ColdFusion & CEO of streaming video company Brightcove).

  • Concept video: "Augmented HyperReality"

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:16 am
    Behold your pulverized, ultra-mediated consciousness of the future: Fullscreen viewing recommended. [Via]

  • Sneak peek: Future Photoshop masking technology

    6 Feb 2010 | 3:31 pm
    In this brief demo, Photoshop PM Bryan O'Neil Hughes shows off some new selection technology that offers better edge detection and masking results in less time--even with tricky images like hair: (You can see it in higher resolution on Facebook.) Hopefully this helps explain why we put the Extract filter out to pasture in CS4. [Update: See also another great mask made with Photoshop :-). (Via Steven Johnson)]

  • (rt) Illustration: Bananas, evil, & more

    6 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am
    Dig this super fun Chiquita banana redesign. I want the luchador sticker! [Via] Here's a high-res set of 60 Recent Movie Posters. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there's some solid Photoshop action here. (I like the Crank 2 and Terminator Salvation pieces in particular--more than the corresponding flicks themselves.) Newsweek features "Unattainable Beauty: The Decade's Biggest Airbrushing Scandals." Infographics: "My Heart is Divided"--fun schematic shirt from the Chopping Block. Meet The Milky Way Transit Authority: our galaxy as tube map. [Via Ellis Vener] Man, does Japan have fast…
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    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Killer Tips

  • 4 Signs That it’s Time to Start From Scratch In Lightroom

    jgilbert@photoshopuser.com (Matt Kloskowski)
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:52 am
    It's inevitable. Every time I teach a seminar or workshop I have some one approach me with a catalog problem. It's usually gotten so bad for them that they've sworn off Lightroom by this point because of it. Unfortunately, my advice isn't something they want to hear but it's really the best advice I can give them - Start from scratch in Lightroom. Sometimes it's just more work to try to go back and fix things. That being said, here's 4 signs that it may be time for you to start from scratch in Lightroom. Before you get mad at me though, I've also included links to videos that I've done over…

  • Tip – Exporting Photos with Last Settings

    jgilbert@photoshopuser.com (Matt Kloskowski)
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:07 am
    Here's a neat little tip I use a lot so I hope you will too. If you want to export some photos and use the same export settings you used the last time, you can bypass the Export dialog and just go to File > Export with Previous. Better yet, memorize the keyboard shortcut Cmd-Option-Shift-E (PC: Ctrl-Alt-Shift-E), and it will automatically export the photos using your last settings. Like I said, its a little tip but it's one I use all the time. Thanks for stopping by this week and enjoy your weekend! Bookmark It

  • Lightroom Q&A

    jgilbert@photoshopuser.com (Matt Kloskowski)
    3 Feb 2010 | 4:57 am
    Its time for another round of Lightroom Q&A's. Keep the questions coming. Q. When I export images sometimes I export to 640 x 480 for web viewing. The problem is that the images that were shot using a vertical orientation are exported as 360 x 480 instead of 480 x 640. Is there a way to export a 'mixed' group of photos to a custom size yet retain the original aspect ratio? A. That's because by setting 640 x 480, you've essentially set a max size for the height of the image at 480 right? So it couldn't do 480x640 because that would be going against what you've set as a max height. So if you…

  • Preset – Wedding Grain Effect

    jgilbert@photoshopuser.com (Matt Kloskowski)
    1 Feb 2010 | 6:23 am
    Holy cow! It's February, and more importantly my birthday month :) It's also preset day and I've got one that's been asked for quite a bit since I started making presets. It has to do with a "grain" effect and it deals with the new Grain setting in Lightroom 3 Beta. BUT WAIT!!! If you're not a LR3 Beta user don't worry. The preset itself still looks cool and still works in Lightroom 2 (it just doesn't apply the grain). Depending on the photo, the settings still bring out a little graininess in the image so its not a total loss. Anyway, take a look at the before and after by clicking below. It…

  • Video – Monitor vs. Printer Calibration

    jgilbert@photoshopuser.com (Matt Kloskowski)
    28 Jan 2010 | 6:21 am
    Please install flash player to view video. Hi all. A while back I created a video on the non-Lightroom (but still very important) topic of calibration using a hardware calibration device. From what I can gather out there, a lot of photographers have heard the message loud and clear - use a hardware calibration device. I don't really care which one, just use one. However, from being out on the road I have seen a bit of confusion surrounding what type of calibration you need. There's monitor calibration to create a color profile for your screen, and there's printer calibration to create a…
 
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    dave cross online

  • 3 for 1 in Tampa

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:56 am
    Over on Scott Kelby's blog the word is out, that on February 22nd at the Tampa Down & Dirty Tricks Tour, you'll get to see Corey Barker, Scott Kelby and me teaching the seminar! At first it was Corey's day but then he asked me to teach a class or two, and then I thought, hey why not ask Scott too? So now all three of us will take turns teaching throughout the day.Here's what Scott had to say on his blog about the Down & Dirty Tricks seminar:"The seminar is coming up on Monday, February 22nd at the Tampa Convention Center, and if you haven’t had a chance to catch the tour yet, it is just one…

  • My Interview with Firgs

    5 Feb 2010 | 4:55 am
    Over at Design by Firgs, Firgs (a.k.a. Elizabeth Gast) has been interviewing NAPP instructors and staff. This time around it's my turn (Terry White and me actually). It was lots of fun since many of the questions came from NAPP members and via Twitter.Plus I reveal some never before, um, revealed information about me.You can read the whole thing here

  • The Debate over HDR

    4 Feb 2010 | 6:21 am
    I can't remember too many topics that have brewed on-going debates as much as HDR has. In case you've been hibernating for a while, High Dynamic Range (HDR) has been around for a while, and - in my opinion - was originally introduced to allow you to get the full range of highlights and shadows in a challenging situation. Imagine for example shooting a room in a beautiful home, but the room has bright light streaming in from the large windows. It would next to impossible to capture the correct exposure for the room without blowing out the windows. Expose for the window light and the rest of…

  • Bits 'n pieces

    2 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    Have you been to Photoshop World and have some questions? Over at the Photoshop World Blog, you can read the answers to some of the most common questions we get. (This Q&A is also excellent for people considering their first trip to PSW)-------------I have a brand new class over at Kelby Training: Fixing Photographic Problems. In each lesson I take a photo that needs some help and go through the techniques I would use, step-by-step. So if you're looking for some fixes for exposure problems, too much flash, harsh shadows and more, take a look at Fixing Photographic Problems.-------------A…

  • Ask Dave debuts

    1 Feb 2010 | 1:35 pm
    Right on schedule, my new "Ask Dave" podcast started today. Each week I pick a question (sometimes two) and answer with a video capture.One thing worth noting: the idea behind the podcast is answering as many Photoshop questions as I can, one or two each week. I'll try my best but I can't guarantee that I'll get to every question. Please remember, the "Ask Dave" podcast is not the place to get a quick response :)If your Photoshop question is "urgent" and you're a NAPP member you might want to send your question to the Help Desk or post it in the NAPP forums. You could also try the forums over…
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    PhotoshopDisasters

  • Lynx Bullet: Yeah, Right, Whatever

    8 Feb 2010 | 2:43 pm
    Sometimes ads unintentionally reveal a truer meaning. Lynx Bullet deodorant makes you totally sexy. So why is there only one set of footprints?Thanks to Tom! Bigger version here!

  • Herbst: It's All Greek To Me

    5 Feb 2010 | 2:16 pm
    Stacy writes to say "Oh for the love of god please make your comments on the photos less mysterious/cryptic." So for Stacy's sake, ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.Thanks to Dennis!

  • Stern: Undercarriage Is An Extra $15

    4 Feb 2010 | 3:13 pm
    Turkish Airlines introduce the world's first Viagra-powered aircraft.Thanks to Rene! Original is here!

  • Figleaves: Kiiiillll Meeeeeeee

    3 Feb 2010 | 1:42 pm
    This from the "Sorry for running you down with a steamroller" section.Thanks to toro! Original is here!

  • Silvio Berlusconi: Twins!

    2 Feb 2010 | 12:48 pm
    Oh Silvio. I have no problem with your mafia connections, your masonic lodge business, the tax fraud, the false accounting, the bribing of judges, embezzlement, seducing young girls, etc. We all do that kind of thing. But when you start pumping up your crowds with Photoshop you cross the line, mister.Thanks to Aimar, Antonio, Francesca, and everyone else who sent this in! Bigger version here!
 
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    Photoshop User TV

  • PhotoshopUser TV Episode 221 (February 09, 2010)

    webeditor
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:27 am
    This video player requires Flash Player 10. If you are not able to watch the video, you may need to upgrade. Click here to install the latest version of Flash Player. ShareIncandescent Episode Scott has a tip for using the metadata panel in Lightroom and another tip for editing jpeg and tiff images in Camera Raw. Dave shows viewers how to move a layer style to its own layer. Matt demystifies the type on a path tool. This Week's Sponsors: On One Software | iStockphoto | Mpix Links Mentioned in the Show Make sure to take advantage of the Early Bird discount for Photoshop World - coming to…

  • PhotoshopUser TV Episode 220 (February 02, 2010)

    webeditor
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:53 am
    ShareGalloping Episode Matt explains two new vignette options in Lightroom 3 Beta and a Photoshop tip on cycling through open documents. Dave answers a twitter question about ACE certification. Stephanie Cross is back with a Tool School tip and special guest RC has a technique for using CS4 Extended to reduce noise in your photos. This Week's Sponsors: On One Software | iStockphoto | Mpix Links Mentioned in the Show Find out which seminars are coming to a city near you. Visit KelbyTrainingLive.com Make sure to take advantage of the Early Bird discount for Photoshop World - coming to Orlando…

  • PhotoshopUser TV Episode 219 (January 26, 2010)

    webeditor
    26 Jan 2010 | 7:18 am
    ShareSacred Episode Scott has a Lightroom tip for adding copyright metadata to all of your photos. Dave has a tutorial on creating custom workspaces in Photoshop. Matt shows off a realistic way to add texture to your images using layer masks. Special guest Corey Barker has a cool tutorial on adding reflections and shadows using Photoshop CS4 Extended 3D tools. This Week's Sponsors: On One Software | iStockphoto | Mpix Links Mentioned in the Show Check out the new Lightroom track at Photoshop World - coming to Orlando in March Scott and Matt have returned with their digital photography…

  • PhotoshopUser TV Episode 218 (January 19, 2010)

    webeditor
    19 Jan 2010 | 11:23 am
    ShareVoice Activated Matt shares a tip on changing your tool preferences and on adding a custom vignette to your photos using Lightroom. Dave has some tips on using multiple layers and an interview with photographer Joe McNally. Scott's tutorial deals with navigation tips for Photoshop CS4 and one of the differences between adjusting Raw and JPEG or TIFF files in Lightroom. This Week's Sponsors: On One Software | iStockphoto | Mpix Links Mentioned in the Show Read Joe McNally's blog at www.joemcnally.com/blog/ Check out Scotts new Photo Recipes book. Submit questions to Dave's Twitter Q&A by…

  • Joe McNally Interview Extended

    webeditor
    19 Jan 2010 | 8:39 am
    ShareContinuing with Joe McNally Dave gets more in depth with photographer and author Joe McNally. This Week's Sponsors: On One Software | iStockphoto | Mpix Links Mentioned in the Show Read Joe McNally's blog at www.joemcnally.com/blog/ The Joe McNally Interview is now playing! Download Joe McNally Interview [In order to download this file directly to your computer, right-click (Control-click on Mac) on the Download link and choose the Save As option.]
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    PhotoshopStar

  • Fantastic Glowing Effect

    MrPhoturist
    7 Feb 2010 | 1:52 am
    Here I’m going to show you one interesting fantastic glowing effect which you can use in your designs. In the beginning you should create a new document with size about 500×500 pixels and fill it with black color. Then find some appropriate picture of hand or other item you want. You can search for some pictures on Google Images or can use mine. Open up the picture and copy it to our main canvas. Then use Magic Wand Tool to divide palm from the white background. Press Delete to clear selected area. Remove selection with Ctrl+D and begin creating the effect. Now, before we can start…

  • Using Creative Art in Valentine Greeting Card

    MrPhoturist
    3 Feb 2010 | 12:47 am
    The long-awaited holiday coming… This is Valentine day. This holiday so important almost for each of us. That’s why I decided to prepare for you one more interesting Photoshop tutorial about how to make Valentine greeting card by using creative art. Ready to start? Ok, let’s go! In the beginning I created a new document and filled it with black color. Then I would like to add decorative elements to the background. You can find some appropriate picture on stock photo websites and feel free to use my picture. Open up it and use the Polygonal Lasso Tool to separate picture from the…

  • Professional Designed Pseudo Vector Flyer for Night Club

    MrPhoturist
    31 Jan 2010 | 4:45 am
    In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to design professional pseudo vector flyer using just Photoshop tools. Create a new document with size of 1000×500 pixels and 72dpi of resolution. Fill this canvas with black color. After that start with creating background decorations. Create a new layer and make rectangular selection with Rectangular Marquee Tool, then fill this selection with white color. Remove selection with Ctrl+D and duplicate current layer with Ctrl+J a few times. Arrange other shapes as was shown on my picture below. Merge all white shapes in one layer and apply Inner…

  • Modern Designed Text Effect

    MrPhoturist
    27 Jan 2010 | 12:54 am
    I’m going to share with you about how to make modern designed text effect by using some layer styles. Is it interesting for you? If yes, let’s start to read and make! First of all, make a new document in Photoshop. I created a new document sized 1000×500 pixels with all the default settings, RGB, 72 dpi and fill it with gradient by using colors of #8f9290, #303231 and #8f9290. Then press D to set up standard colors for foreground and background (as black and white). After that apply Filter > Sketch > Halftone > Pattern with similar settings to these: Now you should have some…

  • How to Cheat with Visualization in Photoshop

    MrPhoturist
    23 Jan 2010 | 12:34 am
    Have you ever seen any fruits or vegetables with a face? In this tutorial I’m going to show you how to make realistic view collage with fruit and human face. In the beginning you should find the picture of ay fruit or vegetable. I prefer to use this one picture of pear. Open up the picture. Then you need to find appropriate picture of human face to put it on the fruit. You can use mine picture or feel free to use your own. Ok, open up the picture and copy it to the first canvas with fruit. Then set up opacity to 45% for this layer and use Edit > Free Transform to reduce the picture and…
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    The Photoshop Roadmap News

  • How to Create a Stereoscopic Image in Photoshop

    In this tutorial we will create a stereoscopic image for cross eye viewing, which means you will be able to view the final image in 3D and full color without the use of any special glasses. I will be creating a simple piece from scratch for the sake of this tutorial but the final technique learned can be applied to existing artwork very easily, granted you are the creator and have the PSD file.

  • Create Your Own Custom Photoshop Brushes

    Photoshop ships with lots of great brushes for us to use, but it's way more fun and interesting to create our own! In this tutorial, learn how to create a new brush from scratch, and how to control the behavior of the brush with dynamic brush options!

  • Professional Eye Retouching on Portraits in Photoshop

    Several different eye retouching tricks done in Adobe Photoshop to help enhance the eyes on a closeup portrait.

  • How To Create A Still Life With Realistic Fruit

    The objective in this tutorial is for you to create a still life composed of realistic fruit. We'll be using various different tools throughout this tutorial.

  • Designing Cool Interface for Magazine Portal

    We shall go through some basic considerations and plans to take before doing the actual design for a simple and sleek Magazine portal. You may find this tutorial useful for your upcoming projects.
 
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    Photoshop Daily

  • Britain iS: iStockphoto, the Guardian and photographers of Britain team up to celebrate Britain in 2010

    Julie Easton
    9 Feb 2010 | 8:11 am
    UK-wide photo competition aims to discover new talent and the images that define Britain today iStockphoto is pleased to announce the launch today of a nationwide photography contest in partnership with the Guardian to identify the defining images of Britainin 2010. With categories and cash prizes of £500 for Best Landscape, Best Urban, Best Culture and Good Stock – the most suited to stock imagery and an additional £1,500 prize for the Best of Competition. The competition is free to enter and is open to amateur and experienced photographers alike from across Britain. Hosted by the…

  • Retro star brush set

    Jo Cole
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:57 am
    We hope you enjoy this set of 5 brushes – we had fun making them. They are a result of watching a really bad sci-fi B-movie but are hopefully more worthy than the film was! They can be used as a graphical focal point or make them small, play with Scattering and use them in a more subtle manner. Simply click the link below to get hold of the brushes. Please note that these are for personal use only and cannot be distributed without our permission. Click here for the brushes!

  • Free wedding templates: Part six

    Rosie Tanner
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:17 am
    This is the final part of our free wedding template series and we end with a lovely PSD. template for your wedding menu. Wow your guests with your tantalising wedding menu and not to mention your dazzling Photoshop skills. Just load up this file in Photoshop and edit it to your heart’s content. To download the template, click here: Wedding Menu Template.psd

  • Free wedding templates: Part five

    Rosie Tanner
    6 Feb 2010 | 6:12 am
    In part five of our wedding template giveaway, you can download a neat little template for your wedding list. Let your guests know where to shop for your wedding pressies with this beautifully crafted template. Wedding List Template.psd

  • Photoshop wedding templates: Part four

    Rosie Tanner
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:52 am
    Today you can download this ‘Thank you card’ template. This is in a PSD. file format so you can open it straight into Photoshop and alter the text to suit your needs. You can download this template here: thank you card template.psd
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    Tutorialized.com: Photoshop

  • Photoshop text tag logo stock photo in Photoshop

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:01 pm
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    8 Feb 2010 | 10:01 pm
    This is a really great logo I have featured on my site. It's simple but the end result is great. Check out the tutorial! Download a Free Trial of Windows 7 Reduce Management Costs and Improve Productivity with Windows 7

  • Create the Facebook logo

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:01 pm
    Learn how to create the facebook logo using photoshop in 5 minutes ! Microsoft SQL Server® Value Calculator Reduce Costs & Increase Value with Microsoft SQL Server® 2008. Download Today!

  • Make Panda Face Icon In Photoshop

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:01 pm
    In This Video Tutorial You Will Learn How To Make Panda Face Icon in Photoshop Free Guide to IT Asset Management Free 10 page Buyer's Guide for IT with Detailed Feature Checklist. Read It Now.

  • Hue and Saturation Adjustment

    8 Feb 2010 | 10:01 pm
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    Photoshop Lady

  • Design an Outstanding Flashing Text Effect

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 12:01 am
    When you would like to stand out your words in your home page/other area, the simplest way is just to bold it. If you would like to have some design effects or make it to be more attractiveness, you can use this flashing text effect. (View This Tutorial)Our Sponsor50% Off for Filter Forge - Photoshop Plugin with 6500+ Textures and Effects

  • Create an Amazing Light Beam Surrounding a Lady

    admin
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:01 am
    Are you bored to look at your pictures? if yes, you can take a look at this tutorial. Then, you will be able to add some lighting effects or a simple light beam that would make your image much better as it can increase the overall attractiveness. (View This Tutorial)Our Sponsor50% Off for Filter Forge - Photoshop Plugin with 6500+ Textures and Effects

  • Special Shiny Text Effect Using Photoshop

    admin
    5 Feb 2010 | 12:01 am
    To stand out your words, you usually would like to use your own design for your text rather than use the traditional font. Here is a nice text effect sample. You can further develop your own words based on change the color or adjust the settings. (View This Tutorial)Our Sponsor50% Off for Filter Forge - Photoshop Plugin with 6500+ Textures and Effects

  • Professional Image Decoration using Photoshop

    admin
    4 Feb 2010 | 12:01 am
    Everyone would like to keep their happy moment in the photo. However, your picture may not be as nice as you expect. In this case, you can use photoshop to decorate your picture. This tutorial will mainly teach you how to use brushes to put some decoration. (View This Tutorial)Our Sponsor50% Off for Filter Forge - Photoshop Plugin with 6500+ Textures and Effects

  • Create an Imaginative Golden Apple Tree in Photoshop

    admin
    3 Feb 2010 | 12:01 am
    You may wonder how to change a normal plant or a tree image into something special. That is not difficult. You can change the plant image into something like from legend. This tutorial will include comprehensive skills about how you can create this special scene. (View This Tutorial)Our Sponsor50% Off for Filter Forge - Photoshop Plugin with 6500+ Textures and Effects
 
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    Where is Ben?

  • Back from SE Asia with Girlfriend

    Pixelhead
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:40 pm
    My SE Asia trip was amazing. I explored Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Burma on this trip. I shot so many photographs that both my external and internal storage ended up being full. I even had to trash the Lightroom catalog I had to make extra room and came home with two additional compact flash cards full. I'll post photos as I get around to processing them and will eventually add a new gallery to my photography web site. Here's a brief summary of what I've been up to since my last update:Father Passed AwayMy dad Nate passed away while I was in SE Asia. He had a heart…

  • Heading to Asia & Bus Update

    Pixelhead
    24 Nov 2009 | 10:49 pm
    Tomorrow morning I'll be boarding a flight to Asia to teach a 14 day workshop. After that, I'll have three weeks off to explore other areas which will include Thailand and possibly India.  Quick Bus Project Update: Today I purchased an RV that had been in an accident to use as a donor vehicle for the vintage bus project. I'll end up transplanting the engine, transmission, rear end, brakes and electronic systems from this rig into my vintage bus. That will give me a low-mile modern drivetrain that should be just right for the vehicle. I also acquired a 7.5KW diesel generator…

  • Multiple Interviews and Big Trip Planning

    Pixelhead
    21 Nov 2009 | 7:37 pm
    I appeared on Deke McClelland's Martini Hour podcast during PhotoshopWorld along with Photoshop Wow guy Jack Davis.  I also was a guest on Bert Monroy's PixelPerfect Video Podcast where I discussed a technique for removing artifacts produced by extreme camera raw adjustments.I'm spending this week getting ready for a five week trip to Asia. I should be spending time in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and possibly many other areas. I'll try to find time to update this blog while I'm out, but I don't plan on being overly distracted by trying to find a net…

  • New Galleries on my Photography Web Site

    Pixelhead
    3 Nov 2009 | 2:10 pm
    I just added some images to my TheBestofBen.com site. You'll find new images in the following galleries: Route 66 Cadillac Ranch Lightpainting Enjoy!

  • Vintage Bus Delivered via Freight

    Pixelhead
    2 Nov 2009 | 10:13 am
      My vintage bus was delivered to its temporary home yesterday (where it will be re-powered and have the brakes and other systems upgraded). It arrived via semi truck and took over two hours (driver claims 4.5) to unload! Why so long? Well, the bus has a very long overhang behind the rear wheels and there are a few water tanks that extend slightly below the body in the middle of the bus. If it goes down too steep of a ramp, then either area can run-aground.   The pic above was taken on maybe our third attempt. Each time we'd pile up more wood and ramps to try to…
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  • Gradient Coloring

    Photoshopper27
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:22 am
    You can use the Gradients found in Photoshop to change the coloring of the image as a special effect. All you need is a photo. Step 1 : I have opened this free stock image in photoshop. You you want to use the same photo you can download it here You only need to register. It belongs to Litil-divil-stockStep 2 : ress CTRL+SHIFT+U to desaturate the image.Step 3 : Click the New Layer icon in the Layers palette and a new Layer 1 forms above the Background desaturated layer.Step 4 : Click the Gradient Tool. Next click in the top panel at left to bring up the Gradient Editor. Before clicking on the…

  • Brighter Eyes

    Photoshopper27
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:45 am
    I have been asked to post a tutorial on brightening the eye in a photograph without touching any other part. It is not very difficult to do.Step 1 : I have opened this free stock image in Photoshop.Step 2 : Use the Zoom Tool to zoom into the image.Step 3 : I have zoomed into the image so that the eyes can be seen properly. If you know how to use the Pen Tooluse it to select the eyes.Step 4 : If you do not know how to use the Pen Tool, Click the Magnetic Lasso.Step 5 : In the top panel set 2 pixels as Feather. Uncheck Anti-aliasStep 6 : Click and drag to select the eye. If you place a dot…

  • Cutting out images from background

    Photoshopper27
    7 Feb 2010 | 8:45 am
    There are a number of ways to cut out an image from a background.  We can use some of the basic tools in combination in photoshop to cut out an image. The Magnetic Lasso can be used for this. The problem with it is that you cannot zoom into the image. Therefore the selection can be wrong in bits and parts. But we will use the Magnetic Lasso Tool and also get around the problem of not getting an accurate selection.The Magnetic Lasso Tool. The Quick Mask.The Erazer Tool.The Brush Tool.Step 1 : I have opened this photo. I will cut out the girl's image from the background.Step 2 : Click on…

  • Cracked Glass in Photoshop

    Photoshopper27
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:01 am
    Let us create a cracked glass effect in Photoshop. It is not difficult if you know how. You can use a cracked glass texture to create the effect on any image.  We will also use a displacement map. I will show you how to create it.Download this free stock image from here. It's from Angel Cage stock deviantart.comStep 2 : Download this Texture from here.Step 3 : Drag the Texture over to the girl's image with the Move Tool.Move it with the Move Tool.Step 4 : Press CTRL+T. Then SHIFT+ALT to resize proportionately.Step 5 : Hover your cursor on a corner handle. A two-headed arrow will…

  • Winged Figure

    Photoshopper27
    4 Feb 2010 | 8:06 am
    Let us create a winged figure in Photoshop. For this you need to have the 'wings' and a free stock image. Both are easily available.You can download the 'wing' brush here. If you do not know how to install a Brush in Photoshop please see here.Download this free stock photo from here.Step 1 : Open the image in Photoshop.Step 2 : Click the New Layer icon in the Layers palette and a new Layer 1 forms.Step 3 : Click the Brush Tool.Step 4 : In the top panel click the Brush icon at right to bring up the Brushes palette. Then click on where the red arrow points.Step 5 : This brings up the…
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  • How to Create a Somber Composition in Photoshop

    Constantin Potorac
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:08 am
    This one’s another collaboration with my good friend Toma Alin Gabriel. In this tutorial you will learn how to manipulate stock images and turn them into your puppets to express your desired feelings.Final Image PreviewTake a look at the final result first. Want access to the full PSD files and downloadable copies of every tutorial, including this one? Join PSDTUTS PLUS for just $9/month. You can view the final image preview below or view a larger version here.Tutorial Details Program: Photoshop CS4 Difficulty: Intermediate Estimated Completion Time: 7 hoursResourcesFirst of all I would…

  • Best of the Web – January 2010

    Emil
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:07 am
    The first month of the new year has wrapped up and there was a ton of great content for all the Photoshop Fans. This month was bursting with tons of freebies that the readers could check out and download, for example this month we are featuring some great free font packs, as well as some great 2010 wallpaper packs. On top of that we have some great high quality tutorials that deal with some very interesting 3D techniques. So lets get into this wrap up of January 2010.Tutorial Wrap Creating a Surreal Desert SceneOur first tutorial of the new year is already an amazing photo manipulation…

  • How to Create a Stone Giant Matte Painting – Psd Plus Tutorial

    Alex Beltechi
    4 Feb 2010 | 1:30 pm
    We have another Psd Plus tutorial exclusively available to Plus members today. If you want to take your matte painting skills to the next level, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. Learn more at the jump!This Plus Tutorial is Filled with Creative TipsThis tutorial is a collaboration between myself, Alex Beltechi, and college pal, Andrei Bacter. I’ve requested his help to bring you a bit of what we don’t do a lot on Psdtuts – Matte Painting. This technique combines photo scenery and tablet drawn details. As such, the tutorial is divided in two parts. The first one…

  • How To Repair Scratches, Tears, and Spots on an Old Photograph

    Robert C. McLaughlin
    3 Feb 2010 | 7:46 am
    In this tutorial you will learn how to repair cracks, scratches, and spots so this photo of the Swedish Nightingale, Jenny Lind, looks just like new. We will purposely avoid using some of the quick fix tools such as the healing brush so that you can gain an understanding of the basics of photo restoration. Let’s get started!Final Image PreviewTake a look at the image we’ll be creating. Want access to the full PSD files and downloadable copies of every tutorial, including this one? Join Psd Plus for just $9/month. You can view the final image preview below.Tutorial DetailsProgram:…

  • A Myriad of Vintage Grunge Patterns From Across the Web

    Callum Chapman
    2 Feb 2010 | 8:25 am
    Patterns can be used in almost any style of graphic and web design. They have many purposes, from being used as backgrounds to being used to touch up vector files that look just a little too clean. For that reason we have rounded-up and compiled a huge collection of over 450 free and premium patterns from various different websites for you to use in your personal and commercial projects.Free PatternsGrungy Green Tileable Photoshop Patterns (10)Grungy Natural Beige Photoshop Patterns (6)Grungy Natural Beige Photoshop Patterns (6)Grungy Hearts and Flowers Patterns (8)Seamless Grungy Burgundy…
 
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  • Vintage Stamp Social Media Icon Pack

    Jan Cavan
    3 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    This Free Icon Pack is for use in your personal and commercial projects, and can be used without attribution. It may not be redistributed.Inside this Icon Pack are 23 Free Vintage Stamp Icons, created exclusively for the viewers of Tutorial9 by Dawghouse Design Studio.You can also Learn to make your own Vintage Stamps in a tutorial Jan wrote over at Dawghouse Design Studio. Download Vintage Stamps Social Media Icon Pack

  • Creative Bookmarks: Best of January 2010

    Tim Smith
    1 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Happy belated new year Creative Bookmarkers! We’re well on our way into twenty-ten, and have a handful of outstanding resources to share from January.Quick Nav:Photoshop TutorialsIllustrator TutorialsWeb/Blogging TutorialsFreebies, Inspiration, & ResourcesPhotoshop TutorialsCreate a Clean Blue Portfolio Design in PhotoshopThere are a couple of nice photoshop layout tutorials from around the web in January. First up is simple portfolio design by Tomas Laurinavičius. How to Make a Vibrant Portfolio Web Design in PhotoshopTo compliment the clean style, our friend and Tutorial9…

  • 27 Free Wooden Badges – Social Icon Pack

    Jan Cavan
    27 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am
    This Free Icon Pack is for use in your personal and commercial projects, and can be used without attribution. It may not be redistributed.Inside this Icon Pack are 27 Free Wooden Social Icons, created exclusively for the viewers of Tutorial9 by Dawghouse Design Studio. Download Wooden Social Media Icon Pack

  • Create a Fantastic Abstract Fan Poster

    Constantin Potorac
    25 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am
    In this tutorial, we are going to get creative with layering, lighting, and texture to build fantastic abstract piece. More specifically, we’re going to employ some unusual techniques to make a fan poster for the band Omega Code, but you’ll quickly see many different applications for what is taught here.Before starting, it’s we must download and thank Moonchilde-Stock and SXC for their wonderful stock images.Final Image PreviewBefore you start take a look at the final image you will be creating.Step 1 – Preparing the sceneStart by creating a new document. The canvas…

  • Inspiration in Light Art: Photos, Videos, and Guides

    Matthew Kammerer
    21 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am
    As designers we are always looking for inspiration. Sometimes it is hard to find a source of inspiration outside of the internet and in the real world. Today I’ve brought to you a form of inspiration I love, light art.Light art is defined by Wikipedia as a photographic technique in which exposures are made usually at night or in a darkened room by moving a light source or by moving the camera.Quick Nav:Photo InspirationVideo InspirationTutorialsPhoto InspirationVideo Inspiration Mount Hood, Highway 35 Time Lapse from blaine franger on Vimeo. Stars and Planes from Sam Javanrouh on Vimeo.
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    Lightroom for Digital Photographers

  • Using The Refine Photos Command

    4 Feb 2010 | 4:00 am
    Get the clutter of unwanted images out of your catalogs by using the Refine Photos command.

  • Making Your Smart Collections Smarter

    28 Jan 2010 | 4:32 am
    Smart collections are a very powerful way to sort and group your images. There's a trick that you can use to make your Smart Collection even smarter.

  • Lightroom and HDR

    21 Jan 2010 | 4:45 am
    Although Lightroom can't directly produce HDR images you can use Lightroom to coordinate the production of your HDR images in other products that can render HDR Images.

  • Fixing Import Location Errors

    14 Jan 2010 | 4:05 am
    Have you ever imported your images to the wrong folder or hard drive? If so, watch this tutorial to see how easy it is to move your images from a folder or hard drive.

  • How to select your best black and white candidates

    7 Jan 2010 | 4:25 am
    Not all images look great when converted to black and white. In this tutorial we'll show you how to select your best candidates for black and white conversion.
 
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    Photoshop for Digital Photographers

  • Creating Infrared Images in Photoshop

    4 Feb 2010 | 4:45 am
    Infrared image conversions can give your pictures a unique look over traditional black and white images. Watch this tutorial to see how to create infrared images in Photoshop.

  • Slimming And Trimming Using The Liquify Plug-In

    28 Jan 2010 | 3:35 am
    Make incredible changes to your images with the Photoshop Liquify Tool. Watch this tutorial to see how to use this powerful tool.

  • Multiple Image Correction in Camera Raw

    21 Jan 2010 | 4:55 am
    In this tutorial we'll show you how to combine and adjust a single image in to multiple layers using Camera Raw

  • Cropping Tool Tips

    14 Jan 2010 | 3:31 am
    There are several options you have available when you use the crop tool. In this tutorial we'll look at some of the options.

  • Content Aware Scaling

    7 Jan 2010 | 5:22 am
    One of the new features introduced in Photoshop CS4 was Content Aware Scaling. In this tutorial we'll discuss some of the basics of how to use Content Aware Scaling.
 
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    Design by Firgs

  • Personal Mission Statement – Question #1 – Who am I?

    I got a lot of responses last week when I posted about writing my Personal Mission Statement. Messages came to me through email, social media devices, and comments on the website. In general it seemed that my story struck a cord people who felt that they were going through something ...

  • Ten Artistic Heart Brushes

    This brush pack contains ten artistic heart shaped brushes ranging in sizes from 378px to 532px. The brushes are compatible with all versions of Photoshop and can be used on web or print projects. Download Here >>>

  • Nine Outstanding Illustration Artists You Should Know

    Friday is a great day for feasting on delicious eye candy. At least, I think so anyway. The work week is done and it's time to relax a little and take part in some graphic goodness. I have spent hours browsing the portfolios of the Illustration Artists listed below and ...

  • Interviews – Dave Cross and Terry White

    The countdown has begun! We are just seven weeks away from the Photoshop World conference! I, however, have nine more interviews to go, so I thought I would double some of them up. Today we have not one, but two installments of the NAPP Interview Series. :D First up - Dave "The ...

  • Writing My Personal Mission Statement

    In the past week, I haven't been very social. When I went to set up this week's Re-Tweets of the week, I realized that I didn't Re-Tweet a single thing over the last seven days, and posted very little in the way of my own Twitter conversation. Instead, I have ...
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  • How Can You Prepare & Display Images on the Web? Like This…

    Jodi Friedman, MCP Actions
    9 Feb 2010 | 9:45 am
    After yesterday’s launch, I wanted to show some of the fabulous ways photographers are using the Finish It Photoshop actions to add borders, frames, color blocks and branding to their photos. Thank you to all those who contributed. Pink Book Photography Julie Wooldridge, Lodi Design House Shellie, Serenity Pictures Sharon Blankenship, Sharon Blankenship Photography Aimee Ferguson, Aimee Ferguson Photography Britt Anderson, Britt Anderson Photography Melissa Waller, Melissa Waller Photography Michelle Monson Deborah Israeli, Redhead Photography Kathy Austin, Kathy Austin Photography…

  • Finish It Photoshop Actions Set Now Available ~ Changing the Way You Prepare and Display Images on the Web

    Jodi Friedman, MCP Actions
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    If you want to save time and show beautiful web ready images on your Website, Blog, Facebook, and Flickr, the MCP Finish It Photoshop Actions set is an essential tool for photographers.  The actions are handcrafted to give you unlimited ways to brand your photos. From a variety of styles, to infinite color changes, this set does the work, yet leaves you, the artist, in charge. These actions are compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS2, CS3, and CS4 and Elements 5, 6, 7 & 8.  Visit the MCP Finish It Photoshop Action Set to learn more and BUY NOW. You can also watch the video tutorials…

  • What Online Group Photoshop Classes Do You Want Next?

    Jodi Friedman, MCP Actions
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Is anyone interested in more Online Group Photoshop Classes? I have been teaching Photoshop to photographers internationally for 4 years, and offer both one-on-one workshops and group workshops. My current online Photoshop workshops include: Color Crazy Photoshop Class – how to get more vibrant color in Photoshop All About Curves Photoshop Class – how to use curves in Photoshop Color Fixing Photoshop Class – how to achieve more accurate, pleasing skin tones and color in Photoshop Speed Editing Photoshop Class – how to edit faster in Photoshop so you can get back to…

  • Blueprint: Eyes “Wide” Open

    Jodi Friedman, MCP Actions
    5 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Shawnee of Photography by Shawnee sent in this before shot and wanted to see how I would edit it with the Bag of Tricks action set.  I used both this set and the Eye Doctor to get to the after image. I started with exposure. I used the Bag of Tricks – Magic Midtone Lifter. Then I used Magic Light on the face, hat and flower. Next I used Magical Contrast (Low). After exposure and contrast, I decided to fix the color.  I used the Magic See-Saw action first to correct the overall color.  Then I ran the Reflected Color Cast Vanisher on a few spots that had a yellow cast (probably from…

  • MCP is Going to Change the Way You Prepare Images for the Web… Again!

    Jodi Friedman, MCP Actions
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:45 am
    Coming Monday, February 8th, 2010… In 2008, MCP Actions introduced the revolutionary “Blog It Boards.” These photoshop actions changed the way photographers prepared and displayed 2 or more images at a time on the web.  As often happens with unique products that fill a need, they were eventually imitated in various forms. I never would have thought to trademark the name “Blog It Board.” Photographers loved the time saved using this tool, but one question often arose. “Can I use these to prepare just one photo at a time?” Since the answer was…
 
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  • Design a Bold and Vibrant Portfolio

    Tom
    8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am
    Final Image As always, this is the final image that we’ll be creating: If you want access to the downloadable .PSD file for this, and every other tutorial at PSDFAN, then join our members area for just $4.95 per month. Step 1 Create a new document (900X900px). Create a new layer called ‘orange header’. Make a selection that’s 900X450px and fill it with an orange gradient: Step 2 With your header selection in place create a new layer called ‘header clouds’. Go to filter>render>clouds to fill your header area with clouds. Then change your layer mode to…

  • UPrinting Giveaway Winners

    Tom
    5 Feb 2010 | 9:48 am
    UPrinting Winners Announced! We recently hosted a UPrinting poster giveaway. The Winners The 5 winners of the 24″x36″ Poster Prints (Semi Gloss or High Gloss) are: MJ Jeromey Balderrama Alex Mitchell Ryan O. Hicks Phil Congratulations to all the winners! You will be receiving an email with details of how to obtain your prints soon! Thanks go to UPrinting for such a fantastic giveway!

  • Andre Meca: Poster Book

    Andre Meca
    4 Feb 2010 | 10:33 am
    Andre Meca Poster Book Andre Meca, the talented artist behind our Texture Thursdays series has released his own Poster Book. The book compiles several of his best works into a creative fold out book. I hope that you’ll let Andre know what you think of his work. You can view the entire book in full-screen slideshow mode here.

  • Texture Thursday: Retro Paint

    Andre Meca
    4 Feb 2010 | 9:44 am
    Retro Paint Textures You can view the textures below, and can download the full sized textures at the bottom of this page. Download Them Free You can download the full-sized textures totally free using the link below: Download Textures Free License: Creative Commons Attribution

  • 30+ Beautifully Unconventional Examples of Typography

    Tom
    3 Feb 2010 | 9:05 am
    Unconventional and Unique Typography Typography is one of the most experimental fields in design, as great typography artists frequently push the visual limits of the medium. The following 30+ examples show how diverse typographical design can be, ranging from highly abstract works to illustrative designs.
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    Photoframd

  • Tips on buying a Tripod

    photoframd
    7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    If you want to get serious about photography, you need a good tripod. The natural progression is - get a good camera and a good lens and then a good tripod.  It will add clarity and sharpness to your photos by stabilizing the camera.  And, think about all the fun things you get to experiment with like slow-shutter effects and time lapse photography. Be careful of the Tripod’s Weight & Length Of course, I know many photographers (both semi & pro) that just leave their tripods home unless then know they will need them.  The biggest problem with a tripod is the weight. If you…

  • Canon 7D - Tips on Creating/Editing Time Lapse Video

    photoframd
    3 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pm
    So, you shot about 3000 photos to build a time-lapse video.  Now what?  The easiest way is to use a program that can import an image sequence for use as video or animation.  After spending a hour with Pinnacle’s Studio HD, I am disappointed to say that it cannot.  So falling back on Philip Bloom’s DVD, I used QuickTime Pro. 1.  Resize the photos to a width of 1920 pixels in Photoshop Create an Action in Photoshop to resize the photos to 1920×1280.  You can also add into the action other Photoshop steps like color enhancements.  When you are finished include Save As to…

  • Canon 7D - Tips on Shooting Time Lapse Video

    photoframd
    2 Feb 2010 | 10:00 pm
    After watching Philip Bloom’s DVD Learn 2 Shoot Great Video on Canon 7D, I was inspired to try a time-lapse video.  I thought I would share some tips based on my experience shooting Times Square Pop. 1.  Shoot JPGs to save time. I know … blah, blah, blah, I only shoot Raw.  Well, think about this.  A Canon 7D Raw files is 5184×3456 pixels but the Full HD Video image is only 1920×1080 pixels.  That means the HD video image is only 12% of the Raw image size.  Do you really think someone will tell the difference?  If you have the extra time to convert Raw files and…

  • Canon 7D Tips - Times Square Pop - Time Lapse Video

    photoframd
    2 Feb 2010 | 12:03 am
    Additional Information Canon 7D - Tips on Shooting Time Lapse Video Canon 7D - Tips on Creating/Editing Time Lapse Video

  • Canon 7D Tips - Syncing Adjustments in Capture One 5

    photoframd
    28 Jan 2010 | 11:51 pm
    A few weeks ago, I wrote that Calumet was holding classes at most of its US stores for Capture One 5.  Not only does the $49 fee include a live training class, but it also includes a FREE license for the standard version of Capture One 5 (also known as LE).  I took the NYC class last week and found it very helpful. For the most part, if you have used Lightroom or even Adobe Capture Raw (ACR), you will be able to work your way through the Capture One workflow.  The BIG difference is Capture One 5 does a significantly better job at processing Canon 7D Raw files than ACR.  As I have stated…
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    dekePod Podcast Series

  • Photoshop Feature #10: Color Settings

    lynda.com
    The Color Settings command is your way of establishing reliable color management policies across the entire Creative Suite. While admittedly techy, it ensures that what you see is what everyone else sees as well.

  • Photoshop Feature #11: Opacity Mode and Blend Modes

    lynda.com
    Changing the Opacity is like mixing a cocktail with, say, 30% active layer and 70% all layers below. Assigning a blend mode is like shining a light or casting a shadow: The active layer infuses those behind it with life.

  • Photoshop Feature #12: Camera Raw

    lynda.com
    Camera Raw is an independent application that lets you develop your raw photographs and exploit every byte of the vast information captured by your digital SLR. Not just powerful, it is a force unto itself.

  • Photoshop Feature #13: File Info

    lynda.com
    Want to let the world know who made your photo? Then choose File Info. Here you can assign a title, an author (you!), a copyright, and a Web site. No image should go out without a visit to File Info.

  • Photoshop Feature #14: Gaussian Blur

    lynda.com
    Gaussian Blur is a filter that blurs an image. But its also the math behind the Feather command, drop shadows, and everything that is soft in Photoshop. Watch this video and learn why GB is so important.
 
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    Boxed In Design

  • Header with Navigation Photoshop Tutorial

    admin
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:23 am
    This is a tutorial by EdzJohnson. He goes fast so pay attention. Most of you visiting this site have a good understanding of Photoshop I would imagine. This is a middle level tutorial and worth checking out even if you think you’re an expert. :) Moo this on DesignMoo! Tweet This! Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Bump this on DesignBump Tip this to TechMeme Share this on del.icio.us Submit this to DesignFloat Share this on Facebook Subscribe to the comments for this post? Email this to a friend? Share this on Linkedin Digg this! Share this on Technorati Add this to…

  • Cool Business Card Holders

    admin
    4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am
    I gave you post after post about cool business cards worth passing out. Now you need a place to put all those business cards. I found 10 interesting concepts. Enjoy! I would think the more 80s your cassette is, the cooler you look when pulling your card out of it for a client.   Cool Business Card Holders   It’s wood. It’s sleak. I’m sure it’s not cheap. Make your own and that way you can inlay your branding right on the box.     It’s just nice to see that martian took the time to make the card holder look just as quality as the cards being…

  • Tabitha Emma – 7 design questions interview

    admin
    2 Feb 2010 | 9:40 pm
    Designer – Tabitha Emma Patterson Website – tabithaemma.com Blog – tabithaemma.blogspot.com Twitter – @tabithaemma 1. How much time do you dedicate to learning design every day? I don’t think I ever stop learning. I recently completed my diploma in Graphic design, and I learnt a lot doing the course. But I’m always eager to learn new techniques. I recently taught myself how to use a gocco printer. I spend a lot of money on books and equipment so I can learn new things and gain more skills. Because, as a designer, you constantly need to adapt and learn.   2.

  • Gadget Business Cards

    admin
    29 Jan 2010 | 4:37 pm
    These are some cool business cards. They flash, blink, move and plug in. Are these cards just for celebrities? If so, where can I get one?   Gadget Business Cards                                     Moo this on DesignMoo! Tweet This! Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Bump this on DesignBump Tip this to TechMeme Share this on del.icio.us Submit this to DesignFloat Share this on Facebook Subscribe to the comments for this post? Email this to a friend? Share this on Linkedin Digg…

  • Business Cards Outside the Box Part 2

    admin
    27 Jan 2010 | 9:37 pm
    I hate to say these are the Top 10 Business Card Designs or some crap like that so I will shut up and let you look at them. I say give them all fros. Some anime haircuts might work too. :)     Cool Business Card Designs   Is the owner trying to tell us something with this card?     Yea, it’s a peanut. Not to good to have this business card sitting around when you just drank 4 beers. Nuts anyone?     I’m still not sure what this card is, other than heavy to carry around in your pocket.     You just have to love the creativity with this…
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    Boxed In Design

  • Header with Navigation Photoshop Tutorial

    admin
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:23 am
    This is a tutorial by EdzJohnson. He goes fast so pay attention. Most of you visiting this site have a good understanding of Photoshop I would imagine. This is a middle level tutorial and worth checking out even if you think you’re an expert. :) Moo this on DesignMoo! Tweet This! Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Bump this on DesignBump Tip this to TechMeme Share this on del.icio.us Submit this to DesignFloat Share this on Facebook Subscribe to the comments for this post? Email this to a friend? Share this on Linkedin Digg this! Share this on Technorati Add this to…

  • Cool Business Card Holders

    admin
    4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am
    I gave you post after post about cool business cards worth passing out. Now you need a place to put all those business cards. I found 10 interesting concepts. Enjoy! I would think the more 80s your cassette is, the cooler you look when pulling your card out of it for a client.   Cool Business Card Holders   It’s wood. It’s sleak. I’m sure it’s not cheap. Make your own and that way you can inlay your branding right on the box.     It’s just nice to see that martian took the time to make the card holder look just as quality as the cards being…

  • Tabitha Emma – 7 design questions interview

    admin
    2 Feb 2010 | 9:40 pm
    Designer – Tabitha Emma Patterson Website – tabithaemma.com Blog – tabithaemma.blogspot.com Twitter – @tabithaemma 1. How much time do you dedicate to learning design every day? I don’t think I ever stop learning. I recently completed my diploma in Graphic design, and I learnt a lot doing the course. But I’m always eager to learn new techniques. I recently taught myself how to use a gocco printer. I spend a lot of money on books and equipment so I can learn new things and gain more skills. Because, as a designer, you constantly need to adapt and learn.   2.

  • Gadget Business Cards

    admin
    29 Jan 2010 | 4:37 pm
    These are some cool business cards. They flash, blink, move and plug in. Are these cards just for celebrities? If so, where can I get one?   Gadget Business Cards                                     Moo this on DesignMoo! Tweet This! Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Bump this on DesignBump Tip this to TechMeme Share this on del.icio.us Submit this to DesignFloat Share this on Facebook Subscribe to the comments for this post? Email this to a friend? Share this on Linkedin Digg…

  • Business Cards Outside the Box Part 2

    admin
    27 Jan 2010 | 9:37 pm
    I hate to say these are the Top 10 Business Card Designs or some crap like that so I will shut up and let you look at them. I say give them all fros. Some anime haircuts might work too. :)     Cool Business Card Designs   Is the owner trying to tell us something with this card?     Yea, it’s a peanut. Not to good to have this business card sitting around when you just drank 4 beers. Nuts anyone?     I’m still not sure what this card is, other than heavy to carry around in your pocket.     You just have to love the creativity with this…
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    A Little Photoshop for Photographers

  • Storybook Album Designer v6 Tutorials

    Stuart Little
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:58 pm
    I have just finished recording 2 hours of screencasts showing you how to use my latest version of Storybook Album Designer. 100’s of photographers worldwide use Storybook every day to design and create digital albums and portrait collages for the wall. Check a brand new series of screencasts after the jump! When I have created video tutorials I have admittedly gone through the instructional side of things well, but usually at the expense of the creative aspects of creating digital album pages. Therefore when I was planning the screencasts for the 6th version of “Storybook” I…

  • Setting Up CS4 Photoshop Preferences Pt 7 – Transparency and Gamut

    Stuart Little
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:00 am
    This is probably one of the least adjusted preferences but one that I did not want to skip. So if you need to know how to re-color your transparency grid or change your gamut warning, then this is the screencast for you. Next: Part 8 – Units and Rulers Preferences (Release Date – Sat 13th Feb)

  • Setting Up CS4 Photoshop Preferences Pt 6 – Cursors

    Stuart Little
    4 Feb 2010 | 1:00 am
    The Photoshop Cursors are getting more and more sophisticated with each version released. You are going to want to make the most of the cursor features and this screencast shows you how to do it. Remember to make sure your caps lock is off though otherwise all you might see is those little cross-hairs! Cursor Preferences Next: Part 7 – Transparency and Gamut Preferences (Release Date – Mon 8th Feb)

  • Storybook Album Designer 6 Power Session

    Stuart Little
    3 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    My highly acclaimed Storybook Album Designer software is soon to be launched and I thought it would be really cool to start showing you some of the new features. What better way to do this but with a power session of eight Photoshop user tips that make using both Storybook and Photoshop a lot faster… Tim, Michael, and Catherine have been kindly testing the software and helping me to refine it in readiness for you to get your hands on it. We have made sure it is available for CS2, CS3 and of course CS4 users. You will love what it can do! So enjoy the power session and look out for more…

  • Setting Up CS4 Photoshop Preferences Pt 5 – Performance

    Stuart Little
    1 Feb 2010 | 12:41 am
    The performance preferences in Photoshop CS4 are one of these things that you only need to setup once. Get it right and Photoshop runs smoothly and is a joy to use. Get it wrong! and Photoshop becomes a sluggish beast from which all your pixels will slowly be spat back out at you. Performance Preferences Next: Part 6 – Cursor Preferences (Release Date – Thurs 4th Feb)
 
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  • Using A Bald Sky

    8 Feb 2010 | 4:58 am
    Over the past month or so we've had three or four posts about replacing bald skies. A straight replacement, a replacement when a mask was needed to clean up some stray highlights and using a replacement to tone down highlights in areas other than the sky. Typically, bald skies are the kiss of death for an image, but in today's image the bald sky is an major element, it's the thing the sets off

  • Is Architecture Editorial?

    5 Feb 2010 | 6:03 am
    I think just about everyone knows or has heard stories of the perils of editorial shots being sacrosanct and nothing can be done to them to alter the reality of the scene. Photographers have been fired for adding or subtracting elements from their shots. The dilemma for today's image is, has the "reality of the scene" been altered? Looking at the shot it does pass as a straight shot, something

  • Sometimes You Feel Like You're On Top Of It All

    3 Feb 2010 | 1:07 am
    First thing I'd like to do is give a shout out to the folks over at ALLTOP. Alltop is a news aggregator where you can plug in a search term, such as Photoshop, Photography, Lightroom (the three I use) or just about any other topic you might be interested in and it'll gather up a large array of sites based on the subject you've specified. I use it every day to do a quick catch up on the things

  • Playing With Post Production Lighting Effects

    1 Feb 2010 | 2:07 am
    If today's image looks somewhat familiar, not only do you have a good eye, but you've been reading this blog since the wee small numbers. A similar shot (same flower, different pose) was used back in May '09, more the one hundred posts ago. I was flipping through the files, looking for something to build a topic around and came across the session where the shots of this flower lay. I wondered if

  • Pieces Of Larger Images

    29 Jan 2010 | 5:16 am
    Notice anything similar between the smaller image and today's "finished" image? They're both the same flag. I saw the "original" shot on a cloudy, blustery day when the breeze was snapping the flag at a pretty good pace. It was a great day for getting rich, vibrant colors in the flag, but a dud of a day for anything to do with the sky. The background shot in the "finished" image was taken on a
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