by Blake Rudis | Feb 26, 2016 | Intermediate, Video Tutorial |
Tone Mapping in Adobe Camera Raw… Really? In Photoshop CC you can use Adobe Camera Raw as a filter (Photoshop CC users only, I apologize in advance CS6er’s) and if you are creative enough with it you can do some tone mapping. This may sound odd as Adobe...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 12, 2016 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
There is no excuse for poor representation! Get on the web with your Adobe Portfolio! Recently Adobe Portfolio was announced as an added benefit to those of us high on the Creative Cloud. While you may have overlooked that email, I implore you to take a closer look...
by Blake Rudis | Jan 8, 2016 | Beginner, Product Review, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
The Megapixel Monsters: Canon 5Ds vs Sony A7RII Several weeks ago I rented the Canon 5Ds and the Sony a7RII with the Zeiss 16-35. I will say that I was extremely impressed with the Sony and much less flattered by what Canon has given us in the last year. While both...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 21, 2015 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
What is the Actual Cost of the 12 Days of Christmas anyway? >> Download the Excel Spreadsheet << I was reading the 12 Days of Christmas to my son the other day when I started thinking about how expensive the 12 days must have been. I mean think about it....
by Blake Rudis | Dec 18, 2015 | Advanced, Intermediate, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
To be compressed or uncompressed raw files that is the question! Sony recently announced their uncompressed Raw files for their Alpha 7 line. Traditionally Raw files have been formatted with a Loss-less compression. This is a way to compress a file but not lose any...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 11, 2015 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
How to build a frame with the Bevel and Emboss Layer Styles Most users of Photoshop use Bevel and Emboss on text to give their words depth and structure but did you know you can use it to make a killer frame? As usual, it is just a matter of stepping outside of the...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 4, 2015 | Beginner, HDR 101: The Basics, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I don’t always make underexposed photos, but when I do, I sure as heck know how to fix them! Surely I never get everything correct in the camera. More often than not I am over or underexposed. I don’t always get the shot in focus, and I rarely get my...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 24, 2015 | Webinar |
Topaz Labs Texture Effects Webinar Today I will be conducting a webinar with Topaz Labs showcasing their latest product release, Texture Effects. Texture Effects fills a void in the Topaz product line that we didn’t know existed. Topaz has an abundance of...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 20, 2015 | Advanced, Intermediate, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
The Lighten Blend Mode and the Sea of a Million Waves! A few weeks ago I conducted a tutorial showing off the various Blend Modes in Photoshop, but I hesitated to get too far into the Lighten Blend Mode. The Lighten Blend Mode can be a powerful asset in photo post...
by Blake Rudis | Nov 10, 2015 | Beginner, Product Review, Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Not Just a Texture Effects Engine, Quite Possibly an Artistic Workflow Workhorse Topaz Labs just launched their newest software addition, Topaz Labs Texture Effects! While the name implies this is a Texture based application plugin, I can assure you it is much more....
