How we use Twitter
Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 :: 675 Views
Not sure what Twitter is or why you would use it? You are not alone. In this video we go over how we use twitter and why.
Lightroom 2 - The Print Module
Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2009 :: 686 Views
In this lesson we tackle the Print Module. Learn how to set up prints with one image and your identity plate, multiple images and your identity plate, set up a simple contact sheet, and set up picture packages containing as many different sizes as you need. We then look at outputting your prints to your home printer as well as to a JPEG file that c...
Lightroom 2 - Photoshop Integration
Posted on Friday, July 03, 2009 :: 1310 Views
In this lesson we'll look at how to go about editing an image in Photoshop from Lightroom, and how to maintain the link between the two programs. We also look at opening an image as a Smart Object from Lightroom into Photoshop and using multiple smart objects to blend exposures with Photoshop's layer masks. We finish by looking at how to integrate ...
Lightroom 2 - Editing The Keepers - Part 5
Posted on Monday, June 29, 2009 :: 534 Views
In this lesson we'll look at applying capture sharpening from within the Detail panel. We also go over the noise reduction controls and how to go about getting rid of those pesky color fringes along edges of strong contrast. To finish off we'll look at fixing vignetting and also artisticly enhancing vignettes.
Lightroom 2 - Editing The Keepers - Part 4
Posted on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 :: 464 Views
In this lesson we'll look at playing around with specific colors using the sliders in the HSL/Color/Grayscale panel. Modify the hue, saturation and luminance using the target adjustment tool. We also look at black and white conversions using the Grayscale panel and how to go about creating virtual copies of your images to use as experimenting tools...
ePhotoPros.com Greeting Card Templates
Posted on Friday, June 19, 2009 :: 1399 Views
In this video we'll take a quick look at how our PSD greeting card templates are laid out, and how to go about adding in your own image.
Lightroom 2 - Editing The Keepers - Part 3 - Adjustment Brush
Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2009 :: 1556 Views
In this lesson we'll look at making local adjustments such as exposure, contrast, sharpness, clarity and saturation using Lightroom's adjustment brush. We'll look at painting exposure (essentially dodging and burning), softening skin and creating special effects.
Lightroom 2 - Editing The Keepers - Part 2
Posted on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 :: 501 Views
In this lesson, we'll look at some of the edits to be made after the white balance, exposure and contrast have been taken care of. We look at cropping and staightening, minor retouching with the spot removal tool, red eye removal and the graduated filter.
Lightroom2 - Editing The Keepers - Part 1
Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2009 :: 427 Views
In this lesson we start the editing process of the images the client deems 'keepers', what we call 'selects'. We'll look at adjusting the white balance, exposure and contrast using the basic panel and the tone curve panel inside the develop module. We'll wrap things up by saving some develop presets to apply to images upon import, saving valuable t...
Lightroom 2 - Proofing Your Photos - Part 3 - Web Gallery
Posted on Thursday, June 04, 2009 :: 861 Views
In this lesson we'll look at yet another way of showcasing your proofs; through a web gallery created in Lightroom's Web module. We go through the process of modifying the default HTML and Flash templates, and save them as user presets.
Lightroom 2 - Proofing Your Photos - Part 2 - The Slideshow
Posted on Friday, May 29, 2009 :: 1616 Views
In this lesson, we'll continue looking at the proofing stage of your Lightroom 2 workflow and create a slideshow to showcase your proofs. We'll take a look at modifying a preexisting Lightroom slideshow template and then save it as a user template. We'll also look at creating a template that uses an image as a background.
Lightroom2 - Proofing Your Photos Part 1
Posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 :: 1544 Views
In this lesson we'll look at applying some basic edits - such as white balance and exposure - to our proofs to get them ready to present to the client. After the basic edits are done, we'll export the images as low res JPEG proofs with our copyright as a watermark. Along the way we'll save our export options as a user preset.
Lightroom 2 - Sorting Your Photos
Posted on Thursday, May 07, 2009 :: 1856 Views
After importing your photos, it's time to sort through them and flag all the keepers, or the images that you'll show to the client as proofs. In this lesson we'll look at using stars, labels and flags to identify the "keepers". After flagging our images we'll put the picks into a collection, then we'll put the collection into a collection set for a...
Lightroom 2 - Importing Your Images
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 :: 1597 Views
In this lesson we'll go over the importing process from actually importing your images to creating file naming and metadata presets.
Introduction To Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 :: 3552 Views
Well, Lightroom has finally come to ePhotoPros, and just in time for Lightroom 2 no less. All we can say is, wow. What an outstanding photographic workflow. In this introduction we'll take a quick look at a basic wedding photography workflow. Don't be alarmed at the pace of the video, we'll go over everything, in detail, later. For now, enjoy this ...
FotoFusion Extreme - Mattes
Posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 :: 2880 Views
Give your images feathered or artistic style edges with mattes. Use the ellipse mattes to frame your image in a circle or oval, or the gradient matte to fade out part of an image. Create your own matte in Photoshop, save it as a JPG, tell FotoFusion that's it's a matte, then drop it onto your image.
FotoFusion Extreme - Auto Collage
Posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 :: 1075 Views
If you've ever been overwhelmed by your workload and needed to get things moving quickly, then chances are FotoFusion's auto collage feature can help you out. Whether you use it to create a full blown album, or just as a starting point for your creative process, auto collage can speed things up when you need it to.
Fotofusion Extreme - Workflow
Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 :: 992 Views
In these videos we take a look at one possible workflow scenario for creating a 10 x 10 flush mount album with FotoFusion Extreme. We'll look at organizing your images into pages or groups using keywords and the buckets in the Organize Tab for an easier creation process. We'll then set up all of our canvases to further expedite the actual creation ...
FotoFusion Extreme - Name Template
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2009 :: 835 Views
Here we demonstrate how to create a simple template with your name and a single image floated on an 8 x 10. We'll then use the 'auto duplicate page' and 'auto populate' features to quickly create multiple pages from the same template.