Exposure Blending with a Special Guest (Video)
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 can't be much help." ...
Remove Background in Photoshop 2020
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...
5 Myths about Artistry DEBUNKED (Video)
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 won't make...
My Favorite Feature in Photoshop CC 2020 (video)
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...
The Best Pen and Tablet for Photoshop
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...
A Few Reasons to Support 5DayDeal Team
The Leader in the Bundle World for a Reason - 5DayDeal Team Many people are talking about the 'buzz' surrounding the 5DayDeal right now. I will spare you my thoughts on the bundle (I have nothing but great things to say) and instead give you my perspective on why I...
How to use Libraries in Photoshop CC
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, but if you know...
How to fix over saturated photos in Photoshop
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...
How to Cheat at Dodging & Burning in Photoshop
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...
Photoshop Gone Wrong!
When Two Educators Just Don't Get Along! Gavin Hardcastle... what can I say, he is hilarious and really a comedic genius in the Photography community. It is not often that you find someone you can learn from and almost die of a belly laugh in the process. I'd say...
