Adobe Bridge CS4 - Output Workspace
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 :: 675 Views
These two videos take a look at the Output Workspace in Adobe Bridge CS4 and how to go about outputting select files as PDFs and web galleries.
Mac OS X - Getting The Maximize Window Button To Actually Maximize Open Windows
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009 :: 510 Views
Mac users, get that maximize button (you know the one, it's that little button that looks like this (+) in the upper left hand corner of open Finder windows) to actually maximize open windows. Download the freeware app, Right Zoom and that little button will do what Mac users and Mac converts always thought it should do. In this video we show you h...
Photoshop CS4 - Brushes Panel - Scattered Brush Effect
Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 :: 2672 Views
Don't waste any more time applying several different brush strokes to achieve a randomized effect. Use the brushes panel in Photoshop CS4 to setup a scattered/randomized brush effect which only requires one pass of your digital brush. Randomize size, angle, opacity, color and brush tip count.
In this video we detail how to go about setting up a sc...
Adobe Configurator For Non-Programmers.
Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009 :: 1453 Views
Have you ever wanted to customize your own panel to use in Photoshop CS4? In these four videos we look at downloading and installing custom Photoshop CS4 panels and creating your own custom panels using Adobe Configurator.
Photoshop CS4 - Open Type Ligatures
Posted on Friday, August 28, 2009 :: 900 Views
In this video we look at using the ligatures in the Open Type options found in the Character panel to transform bland typography into elegant and professional typography.
Photoshop CS4 - The Arrange Documents Menu
Posted on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 :: 615 Views
Avoid the mess of having to move a bunch of Photoshop windows around or clicking through multiple tabbed windows to find the image you're looking for. Save time by using the Arrange Documents menu and arrange all your open documents in a configuration that works for you. View multiple windows at one time, edit your smart objects and watch them upda...
Adding Texture To An Image
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 :: 2538 Views
In this video we look at an example of how to easily apply a texture to a digital image to add some interest to the image. Using the multiply blend mode, a layer mask and a diffused glow, we create a simple, but interesting effect using one of our textures available to premium members in Downloads.
Modifying Photoshop Patterns
Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 :: 1216 Views
In this lesson we look at how to add color to black and white Photoshop pattern overlay styles using color overlays and different blend modes. We also take a quick look at some scaling limitations using the scale slider for the pattern overaly, and how to use high res patterns in low res web graphics.
Brush Pilot For Mac OS X
Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2009 :: 278 Views
Brush Pilot is a Mac app that lets you preview and install downloaded Photoshop brush sets. Preview sizes range from small (which is larger than Photoshop's largest preset thumbnail) to absolutely huge. If you like what you see, simply hit install to install the brushes. No navigating through twenty different folders to put the brush presets in the...
Photoshop - ePhotoPros Gouache Brush Set - Photo Montage Example
Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 :: 1825 Views
In this video we look at one possible use for the common 'sampled paint stroke' brush for Adobe Photoshop. The example in this case is a grungy photo montage that makes use of clipping images to multiple paint strokes from the Gouache Brush set available to premium members in Downloads.
Proof Colors in Photoshop or Soft Proofing
Posted on Thursday, July 30, 2009 :: 2752 Views
This video tutorial goes over the Proof Colors dialog in Photoshop, which allows you to soft proof your images to a given profile so you can see what the image will actually print like. In order to soft proof your images for a given printer, you will need a printer profile made for that printer/paper/inkset. Please only attempt this if you have a g...
Optimize Your Exported JPEGs For 4x6 Output At Your Lab - Lightroom
Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 :: 1749 Views
In this video we'll use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2's export dialog to resize and export a large number of files bound for 4x6s at your lab. We'll go over resizing your 4x6 bound files to 1200 px by 1800 px, basically a 4x6 at 300 dpi, and how to strip the files of metadata to further reduce file size.
Optimize Your Exported JPEGs For 4x6 Output At Your Lab - Photoshop
Posted on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 :: 1646 Views
Uploading a large number of JPEGs to your lab for 4x6 proofs? Optimize your JPEGs for shorter FTP upload times and happy lab techs. These videos deal with the Image Processor and Dr. Brown's 1-2-3 Process dialogs in Photoshop CS4, and how to resize your JPEG files upon export so that they are a nice small, lab friendly size, and perfect for printin...
Kuler - Build A Color Scheme Around A Single Color
Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 :: 683 Views
In this video we look at the very basic function of Kuler, an extension for Adobe Photoshop CS4. Define your base color, then select a rule, and Kuler will build a color scheme around your selected color. Add some color to dull layouts. Not sure what colors go with your main color? Let Kuler build a color scheme for you!
Photoshop CS4 - Kuler Extension
Posted on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 :: 2954 Views
Kuler is an extension for Photoshop CS4 that lets you browse for color schemes or create your own. Once you've created a scheme, save it and add it to your swatches panel. This video is a quick rundown of the features of this handy little panel.
ePhotoPros Blank Greeting Card Template - Design Examples
Posted on Monday, July 20, 2009 :: 3067 Views
In these videos we'll go through three different examples of possible greeting card designs using our blank greeting card template 1, available for download (premium members) in Downloads. We also make use of several patterns, textures and some custom shapes, all available in Downloads. In the first video we look at using Kuler to pick out or creat...
Lightroom 2 - Your Lightroom Catalog
Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 :: 510 Views
Two videos dealing with the setup of multiple catalogs and the back up process of your Lightroom catalogs.
Lightroom 2 - Customized Identity Plates and End Marks
Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 :: 1345 Views
A quick video on inserting your own identity plate in place of the default Lightroom 2 identity plate, changing out the left and right panel end marks, and changing the appearance of the preview window background.