by Blake Rudis | Feb 14, 2017 | f64 Academy News |
I am not a designer. I may be a Photoshop guru, but that does not make me a design expert in the slightest. Because I can work with text in Photoshop does not mean I know the best-looking ways to portray my ideas with text. That is what a designer is for! If you...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 10, 2017 | f64 Academy News, Product Review, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
A Zero Distortion Wide Angle Lens… Is it too good to be true? When I first heard about the Laowa 12mm Wide Angle lens on Kickstarter last year, I had to check it out for myself. The company, Venus Optics, claimed a near zero distortion wide angle lens. If you...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 10, 2017 | Do It Yourself, f64 Academy News, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Testing your camera lenses doesn’t have to be rocket science! The first thing I do when I get a new wide angle lens is test it out. Before I run off and try to take some epic shots with it, I need to know all about it. What are its strengths and weaknesses?...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 16, 2016 | Advanced, f64 Academy News, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
The pixel bending fight of the year! I get this question all the time, “Blake, what is the difference between using Blend If and Luminosity Masking?” It is a great question, and my answer usually goes something like this: Luminosity Masking and Blend If...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 9, 2016 | f64 Academy News, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Flashback Friday! Actions in Photoshop Sometimes you just have to go back to the first tutorial you ever created and laugh. The audio was horrible, the content was sparse, and the personality was completely missing. It is amazing how quickly you find your voice,...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 24, 2016 | f64 Academy News |
The ON1 Photo Raw Live Event I had a blast on Monday Afternoon in Portland, Oregon. I participated in the Live Event for the ON1 Photo Raw launch. It was a blast! I was surrounded by some fun individuals who made me feel at home and filled the day with...
by Blake Rudis | Sep 7, 2016 | f64 Academy News, From the Author, Podcast, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
If you read the title of the email, you may have scratched your head and said… “who the heck starts a business without a plan?” This guy, and if I were given the opportunity I would do it all over again. I was recently featured on a Podcast with a...
by Blake Rudis | Aug 9, 2016 | f64 Academy News |
Printing on Metal: All Metal Prints are not Created Equal I have been printing on Metal for a long time, three or four years at the least. Over the course of time, I have printed with many companies. Some are the best in the industry, and some are the rock bottom...
by Blake Rudis | Aug 2, 2016 | f64 Academy News, Live Events, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
A handful of tips for Long Exposure Photography During this Facebook Live Event, I shared “5 Practical Tips for Long Exposure Photography”. I wanted to share these tips because it is very easy to convolute the process of making images with ND Filters....
by Blake Rudis | Jul 26, 2016 | f64 Academy News, Live Events, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
An in-depth look at Yosemite National Park During this (recorded) Live Event, I will take you on a photo Tour of Yosemite. We went to the park in May with a truly talented group of photographers with Shutter Click Adventures. It was a great trip, but it required a...
