by Blake Rudis | Dec 20, 2019 | Tutorial, Vlog |
No Photoshop today! But we will see some interesting photography. Trying my hand at this vlogging thing. I am going to take you through Kansas City and introduce you to my favorite BBQ joints. Let me know what you think of the vlog in the comments below. Thumbs up,...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 12, 2019 | Advanced, Tutorial |
Using Selective Color to get better tones in PhotoshopYou know my workflow, Tone, Color, Artistic Effects, right? I preach it all the time and more often than not, I teach how to get better colors through your tonal work first, right? Well, recently, I discovered an...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 5, 2019 | Intermediate, Tutorial |
Exposure Blending- Luminosity Masks and Smart Objects It seems topics in photography ebb and flow often, and lately, I have received a lot of inquiries about exposure blending. My usual response is, “I don’t do it that often, so I’m afraid I...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 22, 2019 | Intermediate, Tutorial |
How to use Remove Background in Photoshop Since the beginning of time, Adobe has made Photoshop a powerhouse for manipulating and obscuring pixels. One thing it is notorious for is its ability to remove a background in any photo with ease. Well, with Photoshop...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 12, 2019 | Beginner, Tutorial |
We realize this isn’t the most popular topic in Photography. It isn’t searched nearly as much as Luminosity Masking or the Clone Stamp Tool. But we know that if you begin to consider yourself an artist you will become a better photographer, period. Tools...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 8, 2019 | Tutorial |
Photoshop CC 2020 was released earlier this week. There are a bunch of excellent new features that I think you will grow to love, but there is one in particular that I find incredibly useful. I have to admit that every time there is a significant update like this, I...
by Blake Rudis | Oct 17, 2019 | Intermediate, Tutorial |
Do you edit with a Pen and Tablet? My first run-in with a pen and tablet for Photoshop was in 2008 with a Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet. I can still remember getting it. It felt awesome to use but was also very difficult to get used to. At first, I used it for everything...
by Blake Rudis | Sep 26, 2019 | Intermediate, Tutorial |
Mastering Workflow with Libraries in Photoshop CC Are you getting the most out of your Adobe CC subscription? If you are not using libraries in Photoshop CC, you probably aren’t… Libraries aren’t the sexiest topic we can talk about on f.64 Academy,...
by Blake Rudis | Sep 20, 2019 | Intermediate, Tutorial |
How to use the Inverted adjustment Layer to fix over-saturation Have you ever seen Stranger Things on Netflix? It is one of my wife and I’s favorite shows to watch when the kids go to bed. We have far surpassed all the episodes and are longing for the next...
by Blake Rudis | Sep 13, 2019 | Intermediate, Tutorial |
Photoshop Hacking: Dodging and Buring! Every once in a while, I find a new way to do things. I am always experimenting in Photoshop. Sometimes I try new techniques and other times I work to revolutionize on old techniques. That happened recently with Dodging and...
