Adobe Camera RAW for Beginners: Tone Curve

In this video tutorial we will look at the Tone Curve tool and put it to work. We’ll be focusing on the Parametric and Point areas of the Tone Curve, and using various photos to explain the effect they can have. Watch the Video Video Details The Tone Curve is broken down into two different tabs. The Parametric area allows you to make quick adjustments to the overall tone, while the Point area allows for greater and more customized tone adjustments.

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Create a Racing Website

We are going to create a racing website using Photoshop and a little imagination, along with a few stock images. In this tutorial we are going to learn to create an easy glossy type, quick color correction, several visual elements and the structure of a website. Remember, being organized is really important to not going crazy with all the layers. I’ll mention creating folders most of the time, but if you feel like something should be in a folder, put it there.

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Create Amazing 3D Ball Photo Album In Photoshop

Family trips, holidays in distant lands, weekend trip to beaches? All good reasons to make our cameras go snapping’. And when we do get these pictures back on to our PC, here’s a unique way of making them into something totally cool! You will now learn how to make a 3D ball out of photos of… [This is a content summary only.

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Learn Photoshop: All of the Basics for Beginners

We frequently publish posts on this blog that feature  tutorials for learning how to do various things with Photoshop, but we have rarely focused on just the basics. This post is intended for designers or aspiring designers who either want to get started with Photoshop or have limited experience and are looking to improve. While there are plenty of great learning resources available online, it’s often difficult for beginners to know where to get started because everything seems to be scattered. With this post you’ll find links to plenty of resources to teach you all the basics and fundamentals of Photoshop.

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15 Must Have WordPress Plugins for a Photo Blog

Photos can do a lot of talking. No wonder! Photo blogs are gaining popularity. Its all about images, photos and blogs. If photography is your devotion then photo blog is your shrine.

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Quick Tip: Taking Stunning Wildlife Photos

Wildlife photography can be one of the most rewarding areas to work in. Animals, birds and insects are completely unpredictable, and patience is key. In today’s Quick Tip, I’ll be offering 5 super-quick suggestions to bear in mind next time you’re out shooting wildlife. 1.

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Friday Photo Critique #23

Friday Photo Critique is our weekly community project, where we publish a photograph submitted by one of our wonderful readers, then ask you all to offer constructive feedback on the image. It’s a great way to learn more about photography, express your viewpoint, and have your own image critiqued. Your response will also be displayed with a link to your website or portfolio, so be sure to enter it correctly when submitting a comment! Quick Ground Rules Play nice! We’ve deliberately chosen photographs that aren’t perfect , so please be constructive with any criticism. Feel free to offer any type of advice – composition, lighting, post-processing etc.

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Uncovering Toy Cameras and Polaroid Vintage Effects (With Photoshop Tutorials)

    Since its emergence, the digital photography market has gradually supplanted the traditional one. APN and digital SLR cameras entered our lives, and some people announced the death of silver-based images. This is not all lie, and yet old-fashioned images have been particularly popular in the past few years. All we do seem to do now is try to recreate the atmosphere of those bygone times anyway.

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50 Breathtaking Waterscapes to Inspire & Amaze

Water is the force behind all life on Earth. Where there is life, you’ll find water, and where there is water, you’ll almost always find life. And in many places, water is a prominent feature of the surrounding landscape, whether it’s the ocean, a major river or lake, or something like a small stream, pond, or swamp. Photographing water can bring its own special challenges, though.

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Friday Photo Critique #22

Friday Photo Critique is our weekly community project, where we publish a photograph submitted by one of our wonderful readers, then ask you all to offer constructive feedback on the image. It’s a great way to learn more about photography, express your viewpoint, and have your own image critiqued. Your response will also be displayed with a link to your website or portfolio, so be sure to enter it correctly when submitting a comment! Quick Ground Rules Play nice! We’ve deliberately chosen photographs that aren’t perfect , so please be constructive with any criticism. Feel free to offer any type of advice – composition, lighting, post-processing etc.

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