by Blake Rudis | Jun 13, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
{POST UPDATE 17 June 2013} If you are patiently waiting for CC’s arrival like myself, Adobe Customer Service informed me that it will be out at “the end of the day”. I was assured that I would receive notification via email. In the meantime, why not...
by Blake Rudis | May 21, 2013 | Product Review |
You know it is a good sign when the software company you love not only continually improves their products, but goes out of their way to create awesome new ones. Topaz Labs will be releasing Topaz Clarity tomorrow, 22 May 2013. I had the luxury of beta testing it...
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....
by Blake Rudis | May 8, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
I received the news early yesterday morning from fellow HDR buddy, Nick Marzinski, of Trapping Light. Adobe is releasing Photoshop CS7, or what would be CS 7, on the Creative Cloud only. It was only a matter of time, RIP CS 🙁 “So what does that mean for...
by Blake Rudis | May 3, 2013 | HDR 101: The Basics, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Last weeks tutorial focused on avoiding the nasty halo byproduct of HDR tone mapping. This week I am tackling how to combat them in post processing. I use 2 methods to show you how to defeat them. The first method will use a Curves Adjustment Layer to actually...
by Blake Rudis | Apr 26, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
I was recently asked to do a tutorial on how I fix Halos in Photoshop. I could very easily have started there, however, I feel it is important to understand the culprits of the halos in Photomatix. Your best defense against a halo in post processing is to avoid them...
by Blake Rudis | Apr 10, 2013 | Product Review |
Topaz Labs has done it again. As usual they are continuously improving on their already awesome products. They recently announced the release of Black and White Effects 2.1 which will be hitting the streets April 11th. They have added a couple of new features that...
by Blake Rudis | Mar 29, 2013 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I know I am a huge Photoshop buff here on EverydayHDR, but every once in a while I like to give some insight on other programs that I find to be very helpful for beginners. All you advanced Photoshop guys/gals can probably sit this one out! However, if you own...
by Blake Rudis | Mar 18, 2013 | HDR Tips, Helpful Websites |
I was recently offered the awesome opportunity to write for HDR One, an excellent online HDR resource magazine. Jimmy McIntyre does an awesome job of keeping this site up and running by continually seeking out the pro’s of HDR. Every week there are some great...
by Blake Rudis | Mar 11, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
Every year between December and late February the Bald Eagles make their way into Platte City, MO. I love seeing them around. I have a strong appreciation for America and all that we stand for as a nation. Seeing us progress through time, knowing where we have...
