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Photoshop Lightroom Tips From Martin Evening
July 31, 2008
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 has been released for a few days now and some tips and tutroials are starting to show up. Here are some great tips for auto-masking in Lightroom from Martin Evening. They are extracts from his new book, The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book. This exceptional book describes Photoshop Lightroom’s features in detail from a photographer’s perspective.
As an established commercial and fashion photographer, Martin knows firsthand what photographers need for an efficient workflow. He’s also been working with Photoshop Lightroom from the beginning, monitoring the product’s development and providing feedback on the public beta. As a result, Martin knows the software inside and out, from image selection to image editing to image management. You can read the extracts at the LightroomNews.com site.
AUTO-MASKING IN LIGHTROOM 2
The true stars of Lighroom 2 are the localized adjustment tools. For the first time, photographers can now edit their raw files using the adjustment brush and gradient filter tools. These allow you to apply all kinds of adjustments such as: darkening, lightening, coloring or sharpening an image. The following extract is taken from my new book in which I show how to work with the adjustment brush and auto-masking feature.
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 is the photographer's essential toolbox for managing, adjusting and presenting large volumes of digital photographs. With new enhancements such as dual-monitor support, radical advances in non-destructive localized image correction, and streamlined search capabilities, Photoshop Lightroom 2 is a compelling upgrade that simplifies photography from shoot to finish.
To upgrade visit the Adobe Online Store. If you are a student get super savings at the Adobe Education Store. You can also visit the Adobe site to download a free 30 day Photoshop Lightroom 2 trial.
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Free Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts PDF
July 30, 2008
Victoria (the Lightroom Queen)
has kindly posted some free Adobe Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts PDFs for both Lightroom version 1 and the just released Lightroom 2.
Also make sure to look at her new Adobe Lightroom 2 - The Missing FAQ eBook. You'll find a full Table of Contents on her website, along with a number of excerpts to download. She has also offered a discount code against your purchase, valid for 1 month. Code: REQUEST250.
Adobe Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts - Free Download
Photoshop Lightroom Version 1
Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts - Windows 1.4.1
(pdf format, now searchable text)
Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts - Mac 1.4.1
(pdf format, now searchable text)
Photoshop Lightroom Version 2
Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts - Windows Release Version 2.0
(pdf format, last updated 20/7/08)
Lightroom Keyboard Shortcuts - Mac Release Version 2.0
(pdf format, last updated 20/7/08)
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Photoshop Plug-In Suite 4 Overview Video
July 30, 2008
See Plug-In Suite 4 in action with a new product overview video. The Quicktime video explains how this collection of six Photoshop plugins can help you maximize the power of Photoshop. View the video overview. You can read more about the product below, and you'll find a special discount coupon good until August 5th.
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onOne Software's Plug-In Suite 4 combines full versions of six essential software tools — Genuine Fractals 5 Print Pro, PhotoTools 1.0 Professional Edition, PhotoFrame 3.1 Professional Edition, Mask Pro 4.1, PhotoTune 2.2 and FocalPoint 1.0 — an affordable combination that includes everything a photographer needs to make their images look their best.
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Calibrate Your Eyes
July 30, 2008
From Jim Hoerricks' site, Forensic Photoshop: "Check out the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience's "See it for yourself" page. See just how "off" your perception may be. Read the explanations as to why you see things the way in which you do. The results will surprise you."
Image above from the Laboratory of Dave Purves, M.D.,
Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, Duke University
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Released - Free Trial Download Also Available
July 29, 2008
Adobe today announced the immediate availability of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 software, the photographer's essential toolbox for managing, adjusting and presenting large volumes of digital photographs. With new enhancements such as dual-monitor support, radical advances in non-destructive localized image correction, and streamlined search capabilities, Photoshop Lightroom 2 is a compelling upgrade that simplifies photography from shoot to finish.
As Adobe’s first application to support 64-bit for Mac OS X 10.5 Macintosh computers with Intel processors and Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit operating systems, Lightroom 2 also provides improved memory performance for dealing with large scale images.
Photoshop Lightroom 2: Smarter, Faster and More Accurate
The enhanced Library module in Lightroom 2 helps streamline and accelerate photographers’ workflows. With the ability to visually organize images across multiple hard drives, Lightroom 2 and its powerful Library Filter Bar makes it easy for users to quickly find the images they need.
The Suggested Keywords feature helps photographers keyword their images by making intelligent suggestions based on their own previous efforts. New dual-monitor support allows users to expand their workspace, giving them flexibility to edit and organize images in a way that maximizes an additional display.
In the Develop module, the new Local Adjustment Brush lets photographers fine-tune specific areas of an image to precisely adjust color, exposure and tonal range without affecting other areas of the image.
The new Graduated Filter expands the toolbox in Lightroom, allowing for edits to larger areas by applying gradually diminishing or increasing adjustment effects such as exposure, clarity, and saturation, alone, or in any combination.
Lightroom 2 also helps photographers print more efficiently by quickly arranging photos of multiple sizes on one or many pages with flexible and customizable templates to maximize paper and ink.
Ground-Breaking Innovation in Raw Technology
New raw technology gives photographers access to flexible camera profiles. Camera profiles are the visual starting point for the raw processing workflow, but image preferences vary for every photographer. To minimize surprises, Adobe is supplying default camera profiles that closely emulate the visual looks that photographers are used to seeing from their favorite camera, while also providing the ability to create highly customized profiles to suit different tastes.
Pricing and Availability
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 is available now through the Adobe Store in English, French and German with the Japanese language version planned to be released at a future date. The estimated street price is USD$299 for new users with an upgrade price of USD$99 for registered users of qualifying Lightroom customers.
Recommended system requirements are Macintosh OSX 10.4, 10.5 1 GHz PowerPC G4 or G5 or Intel based processor, or Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise, Intel Pentium 4 processor, 1 GB RAM and a 1024x768 resolution screen.
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Try before you buy. Visit the Adobe site to download a free 30 day Photoshop Lightroom trial free download.
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Training DVD From Colin Smith - Plus Exclusive 10% Discount Coupon Code!
July 29, 2008
If you are new to Digital Photography,an old-hand or someone looking to learn the "correct" way of doing things, look no further. Watch over Colin's shoulder as he demystifies Lightroom.
You'll learn all the shortcuts, tips and tricks from a true expert. Do you ever get frustrated with tutorials that don't work in the real world? In many cases Colin shows you multiple methods so that you can choose the one that's best for your photo.
This is not like other training videos. The techniques aren't from a classroom bubble. This is what works today in the real-world. There are no monotone presentations with boring uninspiring images. You'll learn tons, you'll have fun and most of all you'll be inspired. See why millions of people are passionate about PhotoshopCAFE training. (7,000,000 to date).
This fast loading DVD ROM/or Download contains over 7 hours of sharpwidescreen video. The advanced interface allows the user to instantly jump to any of the 91 lessons with complete control over the playback. All the lesson files are included, so you can follow along at your own pace!
If you take photos: Beginner to professional, this is the Disk you have been waiting for. You’ll not only learn the HOWS, you’ll understand the WHYS! All Source files are included with the Download and the Disk. Follow along, step-by-step with the instructor!
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Free Trial Download
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 is the photographer's essential toolbox for managing, adjusting and presenting large volumes of digital photographs. With new enhancements such as dual-monitor support, radical advances in non-destructive localized image correction, and streamlined search capabilities, Photoshop Lightroom 2 is a compelling upgrade that simplifies photography from shoot to finish.
As Adobe’s first application to support 64-bit for Mac OS X 10.5 Macintosh computers with Intel processors and Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit operating systems, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 also provides improved memory performance for dealing with large scale images.
Photoshop Lightroom 2 Free Trial
Try before you buy. Visit the Adobe site to download a free 30 day Photoshop Lightroom trial free download.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 is available now through the Adobe Store in English, French and German with the Japanese language version planned to be released at a future date. The estimated street price is USD$299 for new users with an upgrade price of USD$99 for registered users of qualifying Lightroom customers.
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Foliage Sketches Photoshop Brushes - Free Photoshop Brushes
July 29, 2008
Here's Stephanie with her latest Photoshop brushes, Foliage Sketches Photoshop Brushes.
This set is very similar to my Vector Foliage Photoshop Brushes set, but in sketchy designs rather than vectors. (Although, technically, these are also vectorized, as well.)
It includes various flowers, leafs, leafy designs, branches, dandelions, seeds, plants, grass, ferns, etc. Go Now to the Downloads Page!
I’m starting in on creating some CDs that are all premade themes, which include both the brushes AND the commercial licenses for them. The price of the CD is the same price as if you had purchased the commercial licenses on their own, plus a bit extra for shipping. It’s very convenient, as you will own hard copies of the brush sets and the documents giving you legal rights to use them in your designs all on one CD.
They’re not for everyone, however. If you can give credit to me for the brush usage, you still don’t need to purchase a commercial license. But I thought these may come in handy for people that are new to my brushes/designs, and wanted something premade in a particular theme, without having to search through my 130 or so brush sets for just what they wanted.
I’m starting out with just one CD available, but more will be coming VERY soon! The first is the “Foliage & Swirls Photoshop Brushes CD Pack” and you can browse through all of the available CD packs from a new item on my main menu of the website.
Want More Free Photoshop Brushes?
We've collected the most recent of Stephanie's original brushes on a special Obsidian Dawn Photoshop Brushes Page, with big preview images to give you an idea of each set. For her high resolution brushes, you can find a special collection on our high res brush page. Also see our Free Photoshop brushes Page for other places to find brushes.
Photoshop Brushes CD
The Obsidian Dawn Photoshop Brushes Compilation CD features one of every single Obsidian Dawn brush set. That means that it contains 100+ brush sets and thousands of brushes. It is constantly updated with the latest releases, so that the CD includes all of the most recently released brush sets.
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Photoshop Elements 6 For Only $49.99 - Crazy Deal!
July 28, 2008
There's a new even better crazy super deal at Amazon.com right now on Photoshop Elements 6 for Windows. You can purchase it for $49.99 by using their rebate coupon. The regular price for this software is $99.99. Here's the link to the Photoshop Elements 6 super special best price deal. You'll see a link to the coupon under the already discounted price. Try before you buy. Visit the Adobe site to download a free 30 day Photoshop Elements trial free download.
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The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 Book For Digital Photographers From Scott Kelby - Now Available For Preorder
July 25, 2008
Written in concert with Adobe's development of the Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 Beta, The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0 Book for Digital Photographers - by #1 bestselling computer and technology author, Scott Kelby - is the most complete and concise Lightroom "how-to" book for digital photographers of all skill levels.
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You Suck At Photoshop Number 13 - Displacement
July 25, 2008
Here's number 13, Displacement. Plus I've listed all previous episodes for you. Enjoy!
Stay tuned to for more episodes of You Suck at Photoshop.
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3D Animation Program Poser 7 Upgraded To 7.04
July 24, 2008
Smith Micro today announced the immediate availability of Poser 7.04, the latest update to its popular 3D character and animation solution. Poser enables creative professionals, graphic artists and hobbyists to create art, video and animation optimized for models that depict the human figure in three-dimensional forms. The update offers performance and feature enhancements including improvements in rendering, the ability to better manage characters' speech and walking characteristics, and enhanced artistic control in creating hair, faces, material and much more.
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Forensic Photoshop Tutorial - Correcting Color Shifts
July 23, 2008
Jim Hoerricks' site, Forensic Photoshop, contains a wide assortment of interesting posts and tutorials that deal with using Photoshop for forensic work. Jim has also written a book, Forensic Photoshop. Here is a new Photoshop CS3 tutorial from him.
Unwanted Color Shifts
Sometimes, the changes that we make to light introduce unwanted colour shifts.
(reprinted with permission - see more forensic tutorials)
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Free Photoshop Brushes - Gears
July 20, 2008
Here's Stephanie with her latest Photoshop brushes, Gears.
This newest set of brushes is made up of a bunch of various shapes of gears. These are all vector designs, and each design comes in a 2d and a 3d version.
The 3d version is very simple in some cases, and very complex in others (all still vectorized, of course). This set also includes several different screws (regular, hex, phillips) to help hold those gears in place! Go Now to the Downloads Page!
Want More Free Photoshop Brushes?
We've collected the most recent of Stephanie's original brushes on a special Obsidian Dawn Photoshop Brushes Page, with big preview images to give you an idea of each set. For her high resolution brushes, you can find a special collection on our high res brush page. Also see our Free Photoshop brushes Page for other places to find brushes.
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Batman The Dark Knight Poster
July 18, 2008
I've mentioned to you before to be careful of John Nack's blog as it can lead to missing time experiences, due to the endless sources of amazing content he links to. A few days ago he linked to a new Batman The Dark Knight poster and I find it so inspiring. It's the work of the BLT & Associates team. Look under Print > Theatrical in their menu bar for more posters. Here's a link to a large version of the Batman Dark Knight poster, so you can really appreciate the nice work. Here's a link to John Nack. You've been warned.
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 For Only $59.99 - Best Price
July 18, 2008
There's some sort of crazy super deal at Amazon.com right now on Photoshop Elements 6 for Windows. You can purchase it for $59.99 by using their rebate coupon. The regular price for this software is $99.99. Here's the link to the Photoshop Elements 6 super special best price deal. You'll see a link to the coupon under the already discounted price.
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Akvis Magnifier - Standalone Software For Increasing Image Resolution
July 18, 2008
AKVIS Magnifier allows resizing images without noticeable loss in quality. If you attempt to blow up a picture (increase its resolution) using the standard Resize command of a photo editor, you will notice that the resulting photo is blurred and pixelated. The reason is that the input photo didn't contain enough information for the new size. AKVIS Magnifier will cope with this problem and deliver good results.
AKVIS Magnifier is a standalone program. In the future it is planned to release a plug-in version of AKVIS Magnifier, compatible with the most popular photo editors and supporting the "automate" function (the possibility to include third party modules for task automation, process adjustment, creation of special effects, etc). You can use the software 10 days free of charge.
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onOne Photoshop Plug-In Suite 4 - Exclusive $100 Instant Discount Coupon Code
July 18, 2008
onOne Software has created an exclusive super discount coupon code— PSPPTPLGN4 — that will get you an instant $100 discount on the full version of Plug-In Suite 4. You can read more about Plug-In Suite 4 at the onOne Software site. This is a limited time offer that will end on August 5th, 2008. The full version price is $499.95, but by applying the special discount code you only pay $399.95.
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Photoshop Plugin Reviews From Jay Nelson - July 2008
July 16, 2008
Here are the latest Photoshop Plugin Reviews by Jay Nelson, the editor-in-chief of Design Tools Monthly.
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Photoshop Webpage Creation Plug-in SiteGrinder 2 Updated With New Features
July 15, 2008
Media Lab today announced a bevy of new features and enhancements to its award-winning product, SiteGrinder 2, the powerful and easy-to-use plug-in for Adobe Photoshop that lets designers, artists, or those with no web coding expertise generate superior webpages directly from within Photoshop.
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Photoshop Action Pack — 90 Automator Actions
July 13, 2008
If you're a Mac-based Photoshop users needs to automate your Photoshop production pipeline, you need look no further than the Photoshop Action Pack, a collection of 90 Automator Actions that allow you to script nearly all of Photoshop's functionality from within Apple's Automator.
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You Suck At Photoshop Number 12 - Plus All Episodes List
July 13, 2008
Here's number 12, Measurement Log, in which Donnie Hoyle sizes himself up against some old memories. Plus I've listed all previous episodes for you. Enjoy!™
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Photoshop High Dynamic Range - HDR - Training Video
July 11, 2008
Colin Smith of PhotoshopCafe has released a new DVD - HDR and Photoshop CS3 Training, which features 2 1/2 hours of quality HDR and Photoshop CS3 Training and is priced at $49.99. Here's the promo material: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is not just a trend. It’s the future of Photography. Get a jump start on the newest Photographic technology with this 2.5 hour guide and learn why as well as how! HDR and Photoshop CS3 Training - $49.99 - (DVD set)
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Alien Skin Software Releases Exposure 2 Film Stock Simulator and Effects Package
July 11, 2008
Alien Skin Software, the award-winning developer of photographic filter and effect plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop and other compatible host programs, today announced the release of Exposure 2, the latest version of its industry-leading film stock simulator and effects package. Exposure 2 lets digital photographers and graphic artists enhance any digital photo by simulating the rich, organic look of film.
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PhotographyBB Online Magazine - July PDF Download
July 09, 2008
PhotographyBB announced today the release of the sixth edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine.
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Adobe Flex Builder Free Trial - Download Adobe Flex For A 30 Day Free Tryout
July 11, 2008
Adobe Flex Builder 3 Professional software is an Eclipse based IDE for creating business-critical rich Internet applications (RIAs) for the browser and the desktop. Features like intelligent coding, debugging, visual user interface design, advanced charting components, profilers, and automated functional testing support make Flex Builder 3 Professional the preferred choice for enterprise development.
Try before you buy. Visit the Adobe site to download a free 30 day Adobe Flex trial free download.
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Free Trial - Download Photoshop Lightroom For A 30 Day Free Tryout
July 11, 2008
Try before you buy. Visit the Adobe site to download a free 30 day Photoshop Lightroom trial free download.
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Adobe Photoshop Elements Free Trial - Download Adobe Photoshop Elements For A 30 Day Free Tryout
July 11, 2008
Try before you buy. Visit the Adobe site to download a free 30 day Photoshop Elements trial free download.
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Canon EOS Rebel XS - New Rebel SLR - Plus Amazon Rebel XSi Super Special
July 09, 2008
Canon today announced the introduction of the EOS Rebel XS, a new entry-level digital camera that affordably puts Canon SLR technology such as an Optical Imaged Stabilized lens and easy-to-use professional features into the hands of emerging photographers.
(NOTE: This camera will be released next month. In the meantime, see this amazing deal at Amazon.com that sells a Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) + 2GB Pro Accessory Kit at half price.)
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Clouds Volume 2 Photoshop Brushes - Free Photoshop Brushes
July 07, 2008
Here's Stephanie with her latest Photoshop brushes, Clouds Volume 2 Photoshop Brushes.
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Photoshop Photo Retouching E-book - Free Sample Tutorials
July 02, 2008
Gry Garness, the author of Digital Retouching For Fashion, Beauty And Portrait Photography, a new 190 page e-book on retouching and post-production, has kindly offered us an exclusive free PDF that highlights some of the tutorials from her book. The Free Retouching Sample Tutorial PDF is 1.5 MB. Here's an intro to what you'll find:
RESHAPING FEATURES
This sample tutorial demonstrates step-by-step how you can subtly reshape features using a Warp graft and a bit of clever shading, while maintaining top image quality for those hi-res print images. The tutorial also uses Smart Objects and Refine Edge; both are features which have emerged in the last two versions of Photoshop. You’ll never use the Liquify again!
Learn more about Digital Retouching For Fashion, Beauty And Portrait Photography.
Download the free Photo Retouching Sample Tutorial PDF.
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Photoshop CS3 Retouching E-book From Gry Garness
July 01, 2008
As photo-retouching has gradually become the norm, the glossy magazines have dramatically raised the bar for visual perfection to a flawless zenith that has influenced all areas of photography. Photographers today are expected to produce the same kind of flawlessness – but although there’s an abundance of tutorials for the consumer market there has been a distinct lack of guidance for the professional photographer-retoucher.
Take a look at Gry Garness’s Digital Retouching For Fashion, Beauty And Portrait Photography. This 190 page e-book on retouching and post-production explains and de-mystifies the essential techniques within retouching and colour adjustment. It’s presented as a series of straightforward ’recipes’ that provide solutions to specific ‘cosmetic’ problems, with sections that focus specifically on colour, skin, facial features, hair, figure, fashion and finishing, as well as a chapter dedicated to efficient retouching. The book is refreshingly free from jargon and Photoshop jokes. It’s a working tool for all photographic professionals; including portrait and beauty photographers, digital operators, retouchers as well as graphic designers; in fact anyone wanting to transform ‘good’ people shots into stunning, high-quality images.
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InDesign Free Trial - Download Adobe InDesign For A 30 Day Free Tryout
July 02, 2008
Try before you buy. Visit the Adobe site to download a free 30 day InDesign trial free download. Visit the Adobe site to download a free 30 day InDesign trial free download.
Adobe Creative Suite 3.3 Design Premium also includes Adobe Fireworks CS3 as a special offering for designers who need to rapidly prototype and generate Web sites.
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The Photoshop Blog - Earlier Posts
The Photoshop Blog offers the latest Photoshop news and software updates, Photoshop tips and tutorials, and random thoughts from graphic artist and Photoshop expert Jennifer Apple.
See Earlier Posts From The Photoshop Blog - June 2008.
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Topaz Labs Photoshop plug-ins are specifically designed to expand a photographer's creative toolbox by harnessing powerful image technology developments. Photographers everywhere are now taking advantage of the creative exposure effects, artistic simplification, unique edge manipulation, and top-of-the-line noise reduction offered in Topaz products. The Topaz Photoshop Plugins Bundle is a super powerful Photoshop plugins package that includes the following Topaz products:
Topaz Adjust
Deliver stunning and dynamic images with this uniquely powerful plug-in that features HDR-like abilities and enhances exposure, color and detail.
Topaz Detail
A three-level detail adjustment plug-in that specializes in micro-contrast enhancements and sharpening with no artifacts.
Topaz ReMask
The fastest and most effective masking and extraction program with one-click mask refining.
Topaz DeNoise
Highest-quality noise reduction plug-in that removes the most noise and color noise while preserving the most image detail.
Topaz Simplify
Provides creative simplification, art effects, and line accentuation for easy one-of-a-kind art.
Topaz Clean
Take control of the detail depth of your images with extensive smoothing, texture control and edge enhancement tools.
Topaz DeJPEG
Drastically improves the quality of web images and other compressed photos.
Learn more about the Topaz Photoshop Plugins Bundle. Download a free trial version.
Photoshop Masking Plugin Fluid Mask - Exclusive Instant Discount
The 4 1/2 out of 5 star review of Fluid Mask at MacWorld begins by saying that this "Photoshop plug-in takes the pain out of extracting backgrounds," and goes on to recommend the latest version, stating that "Fluid Mask is a very effective tool for separating objects from their backgrounds. It offers a variety of useful features for tackling almost any difficult image, from wispy hair to complex foliage. Online video tutorials and live training sessions help ease the learning curve."
Our friends at Vertus, the makers of Fluid Mask Photoshop Plugin, have set up a special exclusive discount for PhotoshopSupport.com. Go to our Fluid Mask page for a special, exclusive discount link.
Fluid Mask is designed for photographers, image editors, graphic designers and all those who take digital image editing seriously. In a streamlined interface and workflow, Fluid Mask instantly shows key edges in the image and provides comprehensive easy to use tools that work with difficult-to-see edges and tricky areas like trees & lattices. Fluid Mask will also preserve all-important edge information for a professional quality cut out. Go to our Fluid Mask page for more info.
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Subscriptions to the lynda.com Online Training Library provide anytime access to tens of thousands of video tutorials covering Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, web design, digital imaging, 3D, digital video, animation, and many other topics. View free video clips.
For less than a dollar a day, members have the opportunity to stay current and keep skills sharp, learn innovative and productive techniques, and gain confidence and marketability - all at their own pace. Premium subscriptions include instructors’ exercise files so that members can follow along with the exact examples onscreen. Customers learn at their own pace and may stop, rewind, and replay segments as often as necessary. View some free video clips (high resolution).
Did You Know You Could Create An Entire Website In Photoshop?
SiteGrinder Photoshop Plugin - Create Websites Instantly
There often seems to be a strict division of labor within the world of web design and development. Creative professionals tend to stick to the Photoshop domain, while those well-versed in scripting are left to the task of implementing their work. Indeed, the two realms are quite different from each other, to which any of us even vaguely familiar with either can easily attest.
Essentially, Photoshop is a no-holds-barred design studio, offering the artist a seemingly endless array of creative options. On the other hand, HTML, CSS, Java and the like follow strict rules of engagement, requiring the developer to take any number of esoteric concerns into consideration in order to ensure that designs are properly displayed on the web.
Turn Photoshop Into A Complete Web Design Tool
SiteGrinder seeks to bridge this gap between design and development. Basically, SiteGrinder turns Photoshop into an easy-to-use and fully functional web design tool. With SiteGrinder, designers will now have the freedom to totally let their creativity loose and then, without skipping a beat, transfer their designs to the web. Bringing esthetic concerns together with more practical considerations, SiteGrinder is an amazingly powerful tool that would make a fantastic addition to any web designer's bag of tricks. Mac OS X and Windows versions of the SiteGrinder unlockable demo are available now via download.
Photoshop CS4 Essential Skills - By Mark Galer And Philip Andrews
Brimming with beautiful pictures, Photoshop CS4 Essential Skills guides you through a project-based, progressive curriculum so that you can build all the essential skills to enhance photographs creatively and professionally with Photoshop CS4. If you are an aspiring professional or a student learning photography, digital imaging, or design graphics, you'll be amazed at the stunning results you can achieve. A DVD is included free.
The Essential Skills Photography Series from Focal Press uniquely offers a structured learning experience for photographers of all ages, with both the underlying theory and loads of invaluable 'how to' and real-life practice projects - all from the most talented photography practitioners/educators in the world.
Read 2 free sample chapters:
Skin Retouching Tips In Photoshop CS4
Transforming Smart Objects In Photoshop CS4
Find more Photoshop CS4 tutorials on our Photoshop CS4 Tutorials Page.
Read 2 free sample chapters from the Adobe Photoshop CS3 version:
Adjusting Exposure in Adobe Camera Raw CS3
Photoshop CS3 Tutorial High Dynamic Range
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