I used to be one of the types of people who liked to know everything that was going on, all the time. Over the years, I’ve loosened up quite a bit and I no longer need to have that sort of control in my life. One of the areas I always enjoyed toying with and […]
How to Use the Perspective Warp Tool in Adobe Photoshop
No matter how you try to compensate while taking a photograph, many things you shoot will end up distorted in the end product. Personally, I don’t mind a little distortion. I think it gives the photo some flavor. But I completely understand the reasoning behind those who like to correct their photos. To them, it’s […]
4 Super Layer Masking Tips for Adobe Photoshop
I’ve written a lot about layer masking on this blog. Masking in Adobe Photoshop is probably one of the most common tasks you’ll face when editing photos and creating graphics. It’s just one of those things you have to learn about. It’s right up there with layers. Once you understand the concept of layers, your […]
Changing the Color of a Background in Adobe Photoshop
The other day, a friend of mine asked me how he could change the color of a background in a photo he was working on. He told me about a photo he had that consisted of a few objects sitting in front of a solidly colored wall. He was curious if I knew a way […]
Building Presets Upon Presets in Adobe Camera Raw
Let’s face it, much of what we do on a daily basis in Adobe Camera Raw, Lightroom and Photoshop is repetitive. Oftentimes, what happens is, something that starts out as really exciting and fun, inevitably turns into, well, work. And being work, we try to be as efficient as possible when it comes to finishing […]
How to Duplicate Masks & Move Selections in Adobe Photoshop
As you become better at using Adobe Photoshop and more experienced with various styles of workflows, it’s inevitable that you will begin to form different types of efficiencies. For instance, think about how someone might use the same template for different photos they edit in Photoshop. Or, perhaps someone might create an action to perform […]
Turning a Gaussian Blur into a Soft Glow in Adobe Photoshop
One of the many joys I get out of writing posts on this blog is passing along some really cool tips to those of you who love to work in Adobe Photoshop. The possibilities are truly endless with this application and I’m sure I have my hands full for the rest of my life. After […]
How to Trim, Split & Slip Video Clips in Adobe Photoshop
When I think of editing video, I think of adjusting the actual length of each clip used in the overall work product the most. Sure, there’s a lot more that goes into video production, but manipulating duration is, by far, one of the most common and important tasks involved. It’s sort of like photography. You […]
Creating a Video Transition Using Masks in Adobe Photoshop
This is going to be a good post. If you produce video and have ever taken advantage of transitions between scenes, you’re in for a treat. I’m going to show you have to make one specific type of transition from scratch. Step by step. I’ll be taking advantage of masks, so if you aren’t up […]
Adding Black & White Drama to a Photo in Adobe Photoshop
A primary goal with photography and photo editing is to add drama to an existing scene. This is why so many of us look to lighting and position to make things look so much better when we’re in the field. When we’re in front of the computer editing the shots we’ve taken, it’s all about […]
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