• Error: " Adobe Bridge cannot be used...." when you start Adobe Bridge 1.0.2 (CS2 on Windows)
• Error: "...user name, organization or serial number is missing or invalid..." when you start Photoshop (CS2 on Mac OS)
• Batch Rename fails to renumber files when you enter 1 as beginning sequence number (Adobe Bridge 1.0)
• Help window doesn't appear when you start Adobe Help Center (Windows XP, 2000)
  Brush stops working and Photoshop freezes when painting (Photoshop CS2 on Mac OS X)
• Error: "...user name, organization, or serial number is missing or invalid..." when you start Photoshop (CS2 on Windows)
• Program error: "Could not complete your request..." or "Could not create a new document..." (Photoshop CS2 on Mac OS X v10.4)
• Tryout version requests a serial number (InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop CS2 tryouts on Windows)
• Error "The Adobe Updater could not be started..." when you start Photoshop (CS2 on Windows)
• Unable to synchronize color settings with Bridge (Illustrator CS2, InDesign CS2, Photoshop CS2)
• Error "a command was not available" or "not enough storage" when you use Merge to HDR (Photoshop CS2)
• Message "...not enough dynamic range..." occurs when you use Merge To HDR (Photoshop CS2)
• Camera raw image files have incorrect creation times (Bridge 1.0)
  Keyboard shortcut for selecting highlights doesn't work (Photoshop CS, CS2 on Mac OS X v10.4)
• Brush Preset Picker does not close when you double-click it (Photoshop CS2)
• Keyboard shortcut for Zoom In displays Spotlight menu (Photoshop CS-CS2, Photoshop Elements 3.0 on Mac OS X v10.4)
• Show options display the wrong images (Bridge 1.0.x on Windows)
  

Visit the Photoshop Support Knowledgebase for more information.
You can also receive automatic updates by registering for support announcements at the Adobe site.

Adobe Bridge Updated To 1.02
Adobe Bridge 1.0.2 is available only as a direct download from the Adobe site, and will not be available from the Adobe Updater from within Adobe applications. This release includes overall improved stability and performance, and is recommended for all Adobe Bridge users.
Go to the Adobe Bridge for Mac download page.
Go to the Adobe Bridge for Windows download page.

Photoshop CS2 Free Trial Versions For MAC & For Windows
Both the Photoshop CS2 free trial for MAC and the Photoshop CS2 free trial for Windows are available for download from the Adobe website.
Download the 30-day free trial of Adobe Photoshop CS2 for MAC.
Download the 30-day free trial of Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Windows.


• How I Learned To Love The Tablet - Wacom Intuos Review
On the fence about which Wacom pen tablet to buy? Read Jennifer Borton's "How I Learned To Love The Tablet."
This extensive review by a professional illustrator details how she slowly, and at first reluctantly, transitioned to working with a pen tablet. She also discusses the pros and cons of the different models, and the advantages of having extra levels of pressure sensitivity. Find out which model she finally settled on, and as a bonus you'll get to see some of her fine art work.
Read Jennifer Borton's "How I Learned To Love The Tablet."



• Five Questions With Deke McClelland
Earlier this month, courtesy of Total Training, Jennifer Apple had a chance to ask Deke McClelland five questions about his involvement with Photoshop. Find out what transpired...
Read the interview with Deke McClelland


• Adobe GoLive CS2 - Free Video Tutorial Clips
Our sister site, GoLive 911, is offering 5 exclusive video clips courtesy of Total Training. The sample clips are from the just released Total Training For Adobe GoLive CS2.
In the full program host Lynn Grillo (an Adobe Application Engineer) provides detailed instruction of advanced GoLive CS2 topics including page building with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), image maps, forms and tables, and editing DHTML, JavaScript, JS, ASP, and PHP source code. An entire hour is dedicated to Web design tips and tricks.
Watch the free GoLive CS2 video clips.


• New Photoshop Brushes From Kirsty
Kirsty sent this in: "Another new brush set has been added to the site: Japanese women. I also just finished another brush set, this time with a birds theme. Don't let yourself be fooled by the theme though, some of these birds can look mighty fierce, even if they are just drawn ;)"
Go to Kirsty's brushes site.


• 3 CS2 Tutorials From Adobe
There are 3 Photoshop CS2 tutorials available from the Adobe site. The first two are available in MOV and PDF format. It is suggested that you watch the movie for an overview, and then follow the companion Adobe PDF tutorial for step-by-step instructions.
Perform Nondestructive Transformations
[MOV: 9.2 MB / PDF: 500 KB] Perform as many transformations on an image as you'd like in Photoshop CS2 without worrying about losing image quality.
Correct Lens And Camera Angle Distortions In One Simple Process
[MOV: 9.0 MB / PDF: 650 KB] Don't let a distorted photo spoil your project. It's easy to correct even the most extreme visual distortion with Photoshop CS2.
Defining Perspective Planes To Redesign A Building
[PDF: 270 KB] In the past, you had to stretch, skew, and transform new image elements to make them conform to the perspective of an existing photo. Now, in Photoshop CS2, the revolutionary, new Vanishing Point plug-in handles the chore of matching perspective for you.
Go to the Adobe Photoshop CS2 Tutorials Page.


• Assembling Panoramic Photos In Stitcher
From Graphics.com: Peet Simard demonstrates the panoramic assembly techniques used to create a picture of Paris at dusk. (Adapted from Assembling Panoramic Photos: A Designer's Notebook.)

From the intro: "When taking photographs with regular cameras, I've often been frustrated by their narrow field of view. Since I didn't want to have to use a swing-lens camera like a Noblex, I turned to panoramic assembly techniques to create this picture, which is part of a series of photographs I took of Paris at dusk."
Read the "Assembling Panoramic Photos In Stitcher" tutorial.


• Canon SLR Tutorial Site - All About Digital Cameras
Canon has published a great online guide for those who are new to digital SLR cameras called "Enjoy! Digital SLR Cameras - Discover The Real Joy Of Photography." This is a nice and easy intro to working with a digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera.

Divided into five sections that feature pictures and tutorials, the site offers an astoundingly complete guide to using digital SLRs, covering everything from the physical components of the camera to the principles of camera technology. You'll also find some great tips on composition. There's sure to be a little something here for everyone.

We decided to clear a path through by walking ahead a bit and mapping it out, and you can find a detailed table of contents to the site for you to use. Bon voyage!


Huge Leap Forward For Photoshop Cut-outs With Vertus’ Fluid Mask
A new Photoshop plug-in tool has been released which takes image masking and cutting-out to new levels. Vertus’ Fluid Mask is a tool that allows a user to accurately cut out objects from images in a matter of seconds. It's based on breakthrough technology which is similar to the way the eye, optic nerve and brain perform visual processing. Read the full press release (inlcudes a link to demos, tutorials, anda free trial).


• Top Selling Photoshop CS2 Book - The Photoshop CS2 Book For Digital Photographers
Scott Kelby takes The Photoshop CS2 Book For Digital Photographers to a whole new level as he uncovers the latest and most exciting new Adobe Photoshop CS2 techniques for digital photographers.
His new CS2 version is even bigger, even better, and exposes even more of the pros most closely guarded secrets, including a special chapter which shows, for the first time ever, step-by-step how to how to set-up Photoshop's color management.
Available at Amazon.com (34% off).


• Advanced Photoshop CS2 Video Tutorial Sample Clip From Total Training - Camera Raw Color Controls

Below are links to sample clips from Advanced Adobe Photoshop CS2 hosted by Deke McClelland. In this Masters Collection Series of video-based training, host Deke McClelland provides more than 8 hours of detailed instruction for advanced Photoshop topics.

Liquify Filter Warp Tool
In this sample clip you'll learn the following:
 How to work with the Liquify Filter Dialog Box.
 How to use the Liquify Filter's Warp Tool to make subtle adjustments to an image.
See the Liquify Filter Warp Tool video tutorial.

Camera Raw Color Controls
In this sample clip you'll learn the following:
 How to work with the new Color Sampler Tool to set specific color sample points.
 How to use the Temperature and Tint sliders in the Color Controls dialog box.
See the Camera Raw Color Controls video tutorial.

Surface Blur Filter
In this sample clip you'll learn the following:
 How to use the Surface Blur Filter for photo retouching.
 How to adjust the Threshold and Radius values to control your blur.
See the Surface Blur Filter video tutorial.

Exposure Command — Photoshop CS2 (Photoshop 9) Video Tutorial
In this sample clip you'll learn the following:
 How to work with 32 bits of data per channel.
 How to modify the brightness and contrast of an image using the Exposure Command.
See the Exposure Command video tutorial.

See our Photoshop 9 (CS2) Tutorial Page for more Photoshop CS2 clips.


• Save 25% On All Total Training Photoshop DVDs
Total Training has a big blowout sale going on right now. Just land on their front page and you'll see the notice - all their training packages are now available with a special 25% discount. If you'd like to preview some of the Total Training series for Photoshop, visit our Total Training page where you can watch some of the free clips they've provided us.

This 25% discount sale also applies to the just released Total Training For Photoshop CS2, and Advanced Adobe Photoshop CS2 with Deke McClelland. You can also apply this discount to phone orders. Get the details at the Total Training site.


• Product Review
Read our review of Advanced Adobe Photoshop CS2. Here's a snippet: "For those that are already proficient with Photoshop, this training package will take you straight to all the good stuff in Photoshop CS2, including working with the Vanishing Point Tool, HDR integration, performing non-destructive editing with the use of Smart Objects, and working efficiently with Adobe Bridge and Camera Raw."


• 6 Tutorials From Creative Cow's Franklin McMahon
Franklin McMahon is a professional photographer/digital artist. His work has been featured numerous times on the cover of FACE (as well as several other magazines), and from browsing his online portfolio it's evident that he's done zillions of commercial and fashion projects. Although tutorials are not a featured aspect of McMahon's blogspot, he has posted 6 online tutorials that he produced for Creative Cow.

Free Photoshop Tutorials - CS2 Secrets - Compositing
"Here is part one of a three part series of videos I produced for Creative Cow on Photoshop called CS2 Secrets. This one covers photo compositing in Photoshop CS2 with details on the place command as well as photo merge. Some very cool techniques if you work with photos."
Free Photoshop Tutorials - CS2 Secrets - Animation
"Did you know you can do animation in Photoshop CS2? Here is part 2 of my 3 part video tutorial on Photoshop CS techniques focusing on Photoshop Animation."
Free Photoshop Tutorials - CS2 Secrets - Photo Effects
"This video tutorial centers on adding dramatic photo effects to your images, adding accents as well as highlighting different areas. Tools covered include mask mode, blur, selective blur, sharpen, dodge, burn and the fiber render engine."
Photoshop CS2 - Tools covers some of the new additions to Photoshop's toolkit, including "type previews, spot healing, red eye removal, workspace options, menu altering, web galleries, and export to video."
Photoshop CS2 - Vanishing Point is intended for slightly more proficient users, and demonstrates how to map images onto 3D planes with this awesome new tool.
In Photoshop CS2 - Adobe Bridge, McMahon goes through "sorting and arranging a photo shoot to show the new features and options in Adobe Bridge - which ships with the Adobe Creative Suite 2."

See our Photoshop 9 (CS2) Tutorial Page for more Photoshop CS2 clips.


• Special Andromeda Software Deal At Photoshop Roadmap
The Photoshop Roadmap has an exclusive special where you can receive an extra 10% discount on purchases of Andromeda's three plugins bundles - the Photographic Tools & Lens Effects Collection, the Artistic Screening Tools Collection, and the Graphic Design Resources Collection. This is on top of the 20% discount from Andromeda, which gives you a total of 30% off the suggested retail price. The three bundles combine the full collection of Andromeda's plugins for digital photography, web design, graphic design, and artistic work.
Get more info at the Photoshop Roadmap Andromeda Specials page.


• Discount Codes (10% Off) From AV Bros. Plugin Store
The AV Bros. have given us special links where you can get a 10% discount on the purchase of their plugins. Just use the following links to purchase the individual products or packages at a discount.
AV Bros. Page Curl 2.0 for Mac OS X
AV Bros. Page Curl Pro 2.0 for Mac OS X
AV Bros. Page Curl Pro 2.0 for Windows
AV Bros. Puzzle Pro 2.0 for Mac OS X
AV Bros. Puzzle Pro 2.0 for Windows
Bundle A (Page Curl Pro 2.0 & Puzzle Pro 2.0) - cross-platform
Bundle A (Page Curl Pro 2.0 & Puzzle Pro 2.0) - for Mac OS X
Bundle A (Page Curl Pro 2.0 & Puzzle Pro 2.0) - for Windows
To learn more about the products, visit the AV Bros. site.


• Tip Of The Month: Image Size Keyboard Shortcut
This one is a favorite of mine. Image Size now has a keyboard shortcut to call its very own. Yep... it's true. Just press Command-Option-I (PC: Control-Alt-I). But hey, if you thought that was cool, check this one out - Canvas Size now has its own shortcut too. It's almost the same shortcut you used for the Image Size dialog but requires a "C" instead of an "I" (Command-Option-C [PC: Control-Alt- C]).
 This tip is reprinted by permission and sponsored by the NAPP.


• A Thank You To Our Friends, Partners & Sponsors
We'd like to thank our friends, partners and sponsors: Google, Hostway, Total Training, Peachpit Press, O'Reilly Media, The PhotoshopHelp Blog, CreativeBits, Heathrowe, CreativeGuy, The Photoshop Roadmap, Power Retouche Plugins, Vertus Fluid Mask, AbsolutVision Stock Photos, Template Monster, AV Bros. Plugins, and The National Association of Photoshop Professionals.


• September 2005 Newsletter Preview
That's all for this month's newsletter. Next month we'll cover all the latest updates with links to each entry in the September newsletter (To be published on September 1st.). Also in September we'll have some exclusive discounts and specials for Newsletter members.

Until then, Happy Photoshopping and may all your digital wishes come true!




PHOTO CREDIT: PHOTO CREDIT: Eagle Rays - Catherine Salisbury © 2005
(see our Magical Encounters page in the inspiration section for more images and information)