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Gradients in Photoshop Explained!
Gradient Fill vs Gradient Map: What's the Difference? Every time I say or hear the term "Gradient Fill" I can't help but think of an old photography buff named Phil who comes around and spreads his knowledge. All his friends say, "Oh yeah, that Gradient Phil, what a...
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HDR Concert #13 is Live!
Len Murtha provided this month's HDR Concert. What an awesome set of brackets to work with too, I know I have said it a lot, but they were just so easy to work with. Free of distortion, noise, lens vignettes... the list goes on! Check out the entries this month!
HDROne Article: My Battle With HDR
Check out my recent article for HDR One, the awesome Online HDR Magazine! I discuss a couple of the idiosyncracies of HDR that I have debunked over time. I also make quite the confession about my past smug ways!
Canon / Nikon making the jump from Olympus!
Well it has been 4 awesome years with my Olympus E-30, but it is time to retire her. I bought my E-30 when I was a semi-hobbyist and it took me very well into my "Pro" days. I have a nice little nest egg of lenses and flash equipment, but I have to put all of that...
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f64 Academy’s Mission
It is our goal to bring you the finest Photoshop and Photography education. As the aperture (f.64) implies, we deliver tack sharp, clear and concise education with a transparent mindset free of agendas and secrets. As an Academy we distinguish ourselves as scholars called to a higher standard to continually innovate on the art of Photography. We pledge to leave no photographer of any skill level behind in the process!
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No matter where you are in your photography journey there is something for you here at f.64 Academy. From Photoshop and Photography tips and tricks to gear reviews and Photography Business education it is our goal to make you one very well rounded Photographer.
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Each week you will get a fresh new tutorial, access to 200+ archived tutorials, dozens of Photoshop Actions and other tips and tricks to grow and succeed as a photographer.
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