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.
Adobe Photoshop Documentation Files - Photoshop Help Files Online
February 27, 2011
There is so much to learn in Photoshop that it is virtually impossible to remember it all. Which is why there is an elaborate help system inside the program. But you can also access the help online, through the Photoshop Help Documents that Adobe hosts on their site. Adobe has posted the complete 600-plus page Photoshop CS5 Help Files as a PDF, so you can read it, search through it, and save it — and learn all about the features. There are 26 pages of keyboard shortcuts alone — and hopefully that's ALL of them!
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How To Use The Free Find My iPhone (And iPod Touch And iPad) Feature — Free Video Tutorial From lynda.com
February 26, 2011
From lynda.com: With the release of the iOS 4.2 update one of the most valuable features of MobileMe was made available for free to all iPhone 4, iPad, and iPod Touch (4th generation) users. The Find My iPhone feature allows you to track the location of a lost or stolen iOS device. If you’ve lost your iPhone, iPad, or iPod, you can use this tool to locate, lock, and even erase your missing device if necessary. Plus, you no longer have to sign up for the MobileMe service to get this tool. The only catch is that you have to do a little bit of setup before you lose your device.
We think Find My iPhone is so valuable that we decided to release this movie from iPhone and iPod Touch Essential Training for free. In this movie, author Garrick Chow will show you how to get everything set up so that you will be protected next time you lose your precious device. Garrick will also show you a handy trick for getting Find My iPhone set up on older iOS devices.
If you want to learn more tips and tricks for your iPhone, including new features from the iOS 4.2 update, check out the rest of iPhone and iPod Touch Essential Training in the lynda.com Online Training Library.
Adobe Coupons & Special Offers
Visit our Adobe Coupon Codes & Special Offers Page to see the latest specials and upgrade & bundle deals from Adobe — including 80% Off on Photoshop, Lightroom, Dreamweaver & Flash for students.
Buy Directly From Adobe Online
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Free Textures From Bittbox — Denim
February 09, 2011
From Bittbox: This week I’ve got some nice hi-res denim textures for everyone.
Adobe Coupons & Special Offers
Visit our Adobe Coupon Codes & Special Offers Page to see the latest specials and upgrade & bundle deals from Adobe — including 80% Off on Photoshop, Lightroom, Dreamweaver & Flash for students.
Buy Directly From Adobe Online
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Auto FX Coupon Code S94525— 15% Instant Discount On Photoshop Plugins Bundle — Save Over $974
February 25, 2011
Our friends at Auto FX have given us an exclusive special offer discount coupon code S94525 that will give you an instant 15% discount on any and all of their amazing Photoshop plugins — including their special Photoshop Plugin Bundles.
The Auto FX Plug-in Suite provides a comprehensive selection of visual effects from the world's premier developer of Adobe Photoshop Plug-ins. This suite of products works with Photoshop CS, CS2, CS3, CS4 and CS5. Auto FX Plug-in Suite includes 165 effect filters and thousands of instant effects to improve your images. Purchased separately, the products in this suite are worth over $1,400. By purchasing the Plug-in Suite for $499 you'll save $900. Then apply our coupon and receive an additional $74.85 off, bringing the price of the bundle down to $424.15.
Simply apply coupon code S94525 during the checkout process and you'll have your amount recalculated to include the discount. Read more about this Photoshop Bundle Deal.
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Deke's Techniques - Creating A Reflection In Shattered Glass - Free Photoshop CS5 Hi-Def Video Tutorial
February 24, 2011
Welcome to this week's lynda.com video blog entry from Photoshop master Deke McClelland. Today's episode features creating the reflection of a woman, whose scream may or may not have broken the glass in question, into a shattered mirror. Click here to watch the free video tutorial, Creating a reflection in shattered glass, in a new window (this is a Hi-Def video which makes it super easy to follow along!).
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AKVIS ArtWork 5.0. Now Features A Watercolor Effect
February 21, 2011
AKVIS announces the release of ArtWork version 5.0. AKVIS ArtWork transforms photos into paintings using various techniques. An ordinary photo can be turned into a work of art. ArtWork is available in plug-in and standalone versions for Windows and Mac. Version 5.0 introduces the Watercolor style. Photos can now be converted to an image in the beautiful, airy, and light style of watercolor paintings.
Version 5.0 of ArtWork introduces the Watercolor style, which allows you to convert any image in a watercolor painting. Watercolor is one of the most difficult painting techniques. It is very difficult to achieve a realistic simulation of a watercolor painting, but ArtWork does this well! It helps you to create beautiful, airy, light watercolor paintings that look just like the real thing, as if created by the artist's hand. Also new to Version 5.0 are the Post Processing Tools (Smudge and Blur), which are available under the Business and Deluxe licenses. These tools help to improve the results made in the Oil and Watercolor styles.
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Adobe Special Coupon — Save $50 On Orders Of $500 Or More — Use Coupon Code FEB2150 At Checkout
February 20, 2011
On Monday February 21st Adobe has a new offer going live - Save US$50 on orders of $500 or more with offer code FEB2150. This offer is valid on all products, books, training, and fonts sold via the Adobe.com store February 21, 2011 - February 28, 2011. Coupon code FEB2150 must be entered at check-out.
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DSLR Camera Remote For iPhone And iPod Touch Updated To 1.4
February 20, 2011
DSLR Camera Remote for the iPhone and iPod touch allows you to remotely trigger the shutter, or fire a supported camera. This seemingly basic feature is very powerful because it now allows you to trigger the camera in a variety of scenarios that would have been difficult to near impossible before. READ MORE...
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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.
PHOTOSHOP NEWS — February 2011
38- Adobe Photoshop Documentation Files - Photoshop Help Files Online
37- How To Use The Free Find My iPhone (And iPod Touch And iPad) Feature
36- Free Textures From Bittbox — Denim
35- Auto FX Coupon Code S94525— 15% Instant Discount On Plugins Bundle
34- Deke's Techniques - Creating A Reflection In Shattered Glass
33- AKVIS ArtWork 5.0. Now Features A Watercolor Effect
32- Adobe Special Coupon — Save $50 On Orders Of $500 Or More
31- DSLR Camera Remote For iPhone And iPod Touch Updated To 1.4
30- Adobe Ideas New Features Video - Adobe Ideas 1.2
28- onOne Perfect Photo Suite $100 Off Special Ends Soon
27- Deke's Techniques - Blending Textures Onto A Face
26- Poser Debut - Beginner’s 3D Program Based On Poser Character Art & Animation
25- Focus Blending Techniques - Free Video Tutorial From Russell Brown
24- Free Textures - Broken Glass Images
23- onOne Announces onOne University Podcast - Free Photography Webinars In iTunes
22- Adobe Special Coupons February 14 - Save On Elements
21- Silver Efex Pro 2 Coupon
20- Free Lightroom Presets From OnOne Software - Over 140 Free Lightroom Presets
19- Free Set Of Skullcandy Earbuds With Purchase Of CS5 Student And Teacher Edition
18- 10 Dreamweaver Power Tips From Creativepro.com
17- Free Textures From Bittbox — Wrinkled Papers
16- Post Mentions Of Photoshop For Chance To Win A Wacom Tablet
15- Deke's Techniques - Control Smoothing With An Anti-edge Mask
14- Adobe Special Offers — Save US$25 On Orders Of $300 Or More
13- Fractalius Tutorial From Richard Gailey
12- Printing Resolution Tutorial From Ben Long
11- Get $100 Off onOne Perefct Photo Suite - Use Coupon PSS15
10- Exclusive Total Training Coupon Deals - Save 30% On Total Training DVDs
09- The Daily - National News Publication Built For The iPad - Free For First Two Weeks
08- HTML5 And CSS3 - Building For IOS Devices - iPad. iPod, iPhone - Free Videos
07- Free Premium Bittbox Font Contest - Comment To Win
06- Free Textures Collection - Grab Bag - Random Images
05- Adobe TV Community Translation Project - Episodes Available In 25 Languages
04- Harry's Filters 4 - Free Photoshop Plugins For Windows - 69 Free Image Effects
03- Deke's Techniques - Creating A Molten Letter Effect - Free Photoshop Video Tutorial
02- Portrait Professional 10 Special Coupon - $50 Off - Portrait Professional 10
01- PhotoshopSupport.com February 2011 Newsletter
See Earlier Posts From The Photoshop Blog - FEBRUARY 2011.
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