onOne Perfect Effects 8
I was able to snag a copy of OnOne's Perfect Effects 8 yesterday for quite the deal... free! It normally runs for $99, however, it is still being offered for free for the rest of the day today if you want to get in on your download. I have to say, it is well worth...
Photoshop Tutorial: Layer Folders and Layer Control
I have been working on this Composite image of my son for the last couple of days. Like all composites, the layers palette tends to get pretty thick with every new layer addition. With such a thick palette it is easy to get wrapped up in layer masks and adjustment...
Seeking Some Advice
I have been doing HDR landscapes for years. I have become inundated with 1's and 0's standing waste high in brackets that I have yet to process. I feel I have triumphed pretty well in the landscape industry and am very satisfied with my photos. Now the move... I am...
Photomatix Pink Screen Problem
I have received several comments and emails lately about the magenta screen individuals are receiving when they go to process the RAW images I provide from my Canon EOS 6D in Photomatix Pro. Even though the 6D utilizes the same file suffix, .CR2, as all the other...
Selective Focus and Saturation
There is one thing I really enjoy about my job, I get to meet people from all over the world. Granted it is usually in the form of email, but at least it isn't spam 🙂 I have been talking with Manashree Parekh about how to make the signage in a photo become the...
5 Day Deal.com
I was scouring Facebook yesterday and saw a post from Joel Grimes about $1200 worth of Photography training for $89. I couldn't believe my eyes, so I didn't. I proceeded to shuffle through the Facebook sludge, it really is like nasty 4 day old snow sometimes. Then...
Reflecting on some Black and White Stuff
I have been working on a new downloadable video training package. It is roughly 2 hours long now, but I still need to record 3 more parts. It has been a long process with just about 5 months of research. It has been a windy road and to see it so close to finishing...
A Good Year
I don't make resolutions, I feel there is never a need to resolve anything as I live my life without regret. Instead of trying to resolve something from one year to the next, I reflect on what I accomplished to fuel my fire for the upcoming year. This year was a...
The Secret to Better Photographs: Contrast
On HDR Insider I conduct anonymous photo critiques. Throughout the month members of HDR Insider send me photos to critique during the video. I discuss what is working, what may be lacking, and what they could do to make the photo better and I do it right there in...
Working with Text in Photoshop
I received a request to show how to make a text logo after last weeks post on Masks and Clipping Masks. I skipped this step for the sake of time on last weeks tutorial. As you can see, even making a simple text logo like this requires over 15 minutes of tutorial...
