by Blake Rudis | Feb 18, 2014 | Tutorial |
As many of you know, my second son William was born just over two weeks ago. His presence with us has been a pleasure! So much of a pleasure that we barely get any sleep because we are hanging out with him all hours of the night, Mom especially! I have had a few...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 14, 2014 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
On Monday, 10 February, I released my first ever 3 hour and 40 minute video training package Black, White & Beyond:The Digital Zone System! It focuses on using the Digital Zone System to edit photographs. I started using this technique about 5 Months ago and...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 11, 2014 | f64 Academy News |
Over the last 5 months I have been avidly working on perfecting a new post processing technique. It has taken every ounce of me to keep it a secret from my loyal viewers on EverydayHDR and HDRInsider. While I was perfecting the technique, I was also recording the...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 7, 2014 | Tutorial, Video Tutorial, Webinar |
It has been some time since the Webinar I did last month for Topaz Labs on Compositing. They have recently posted the full webinar to YouTube for your viewing pleasure. If you want to follow along and put me on a strange background, you are more than welcome to...
by Blake Rudis | Jan 30, 2014 | f64 Academy News |
Hello World! I am William Charles Rudis! 30 Jan 14 6:37 AM 7 lbs 12 ounces – 19 3/4 inches. I will have my hands full with two boys! The good news… Another photo client!
by Blake Rudis | Jan 29, 2014 | HDR Insider Project Winner |
The winner of this month’s HDR Insider project and a $50 Amazon Gift Card is Johnny! I am a huge fan of adding things in Photoshop, especially when they are done well. The clouds in this image make it feel as if it is in motion and gives it a whole new element that...
by Blake Rudis | Jan 28, 2014 | Product Review |
I was able to snag a copy of OnOne’s Perfect Effects 8 yesterday for quite the deal… free! It normally runs for $99, however, it is still being offered for free for the rest of the day today if you want to get in on your download. I have to say, it is...
by Blake Rudis | Jan 24, 2014 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I have been working on this Composite image of my son for the last couple of days. Like all composites, the layers palette tends to get pretty thick with every new layer addition. With such a thick palette it is easy to get wrapped up in layer masks and adjustment...
by Blake Rudis | Jan 21, 2014 | f64 Academy News |
I have been doing HDR landscapes for years. I have become inundated with 1’s and 0’s standing waste high in brackets that I have yet to process. I feel I have triumphed pretty well in the landscape industry and am very satisfied with my photos. Now the...
by Blake Rudis | Jan 17, 2014 | HDR 101: The Basics, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I have received several comments and emails lately about the magenta screen individuals are receiving when they go to process the RAW images I provide from my Canon EOS 6D in Photomatix Pro. Even though the 6D utilizes the same file suffix, .CR2, as all the other...
