by Blake Rudis | Aug 23, 2013 | HDR 101: The Basics, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
A while back I started a series of HDR tutorial Episodes related to avoiding Halos. In Episode 1 I covered how to avoid them altogether using Photomatix Pro and Camera Raw. In Episode 2 I showed how to fix them using Photoshop. Today in Episode 3, I am showing you...
by Blake Rudis | Aug 16, 2013 | Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I just released my newest eBook, 11 Things Every Photographer Should Know About HDR Photography. I am excited to announce it as it is quite different from Exploring HDR in several ways. When I started HDR photography in February of 2010, I did not know all the...
by Blake Rudis | Aug 9, 2013 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Topaz ReStyle is the newest program in the Topaz Labs plugin lineup! It is one awesome piece of color manipulating software. I have used many techniques to get the perfect effect, but they are all very time consuming and not always right for every photo. Topaz...
by Blake Rudis | Aug 2, 2013 | Intermediate, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
So my show is today, it is at The Cashew in Kansas City on 2000 Grand Ave if you are in the area. They have a great reception area that is just immaculate for showing work. I am stoked! One of the pieces I am showing is a great example of the 4th step in my Creative...
by Blake Rudis | Jul 26, 2013 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I often speak of the importance of the RAW file format on EverydayHDR and just how important it is for your HDR images. However, it occurred to me that I did not have a RAW image video discussing not only how to process a RAW image in ACR, but more importantly, how...
by Blake Rudis | Jul 19, 2013 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Have you been formally introduced to Topaz Lens Effects yet? I recently had my introduction and I am more than pleased with the results I am receiving. I formerly thought Lens Effects was for selective blurring and fixing common lens problems like vignetting and...
by Blake Rudis | Jul 12, 2013 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
On August 2nd I will be showing my work for the first time in over 4 years! I am a bit timid and excited all at the same time. However, I am more prepared this time than I ever was the last time! I had a horrible experience at the gallery where I showed my work in...
by Blake Rudis | Jul 5, 2013 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Adding a lens flare to a design or photograph can sometimes add an element of life to an otherwise mundane photo. I wouldn’t go to crazy with them adding them to every photograph that has a blaring sun. If they are used too much they can be distracting and...
by Blake Rudis | May 31, 2013 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
To Watermark or not to Watermark, that is the question? I do not place watermarks on my landscape and gallery images here on EverydayHDR. I am not worried about my internet sized pictures getting stolen. If a perpetrator were to steal a 100 kilobyte image from me...
by Blake Rudis | May 17, 2013 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I know what you are thinking… “the Clone Stamp Tool, really Blake? Are you insulting my intelligence?” Absolutely not! I would never do such a thing! However, knowing the Clone Stamp Tool and using it effectively are 2 different things altogether....
