by Blake Rudis | Oct 18, 2013 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Topaz ReMask may be the most intuitive piece of masking software I have ever used! Really, it rocks! Masking can be a pain in Photoshop, even with the refine edge tool. However, ReMask makes it simple, really simple, easier than finger painting and much less...
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 | Jun 21, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
Today’s tutorial is a quick look at the new features within Photoshop CC and a couple of pointers on how to set yours up for success. Your Presets will transfer over smoothly, however, your Preferences will not! I highlight a couple of things to take heed when...
by Blake Rudis | May 24, 2013 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial |
Topaz labs recently released Topaz Clarity! This is an awesome plug-in that gives you complete control of all of the aspects of contrast in your photos. It is kind of like the Clarity Adjustment in LR and ACR, with one major exception! It breaks down the single...
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 22, 2013 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I had a question from Robert Belgrad of Mason Dixon Photography in regards to the Tone Module in Topaz Adjust 5. He has such an immaculate portfolio, something definitely worthy of a gander! Robert had inquired about how to use the Tone Module more effectively as he...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 1, 2013 | Intermediate, Video Tutorial |
I know what you are thinking already, and you probably cringed at the thought of the word vignette. However, vignettes can be very powerful if used correctly! A powerful vignette can attract your viewer and pull them in without them even having the slightest bit that...
by Blake Rudis | Jan 4, 2013 | Intermediate, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I talk about dodging and burning a lot on EverydayHDR, as a matter of fact, I have done 3 separate video tutorials, one written tutorial, and I even threw in a segment about it in my eBook. It is an extremely important step in the HDR process as you tend to lose a...
by Blake Rudis | Dec 14, 2012 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I recently downloaded Topaz Detail 3, a much welcomed upgrade to its predecessor! Topaz Detail 2 was great for adding detail to any image, but I found it had its limitations to only add detail. Topaz Detail 3 has gone above and beyond the scope of Detail 2 by adding...
by Blake Rudis | Oct 19, 2012 | HDR 101: The Basics, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Nik Software’s HDR Efex Pro was a great tool to have in my HDR tool box. I was stoked to find out HDR Efex Pro 2 had been released late this Summer. Just when you thought HDR Efex Pro couldn’t get much better, the upgrade came along and topped its...
