Animate 2D in 3D

Corey shows you how to create a 3D animation form 2D elements using Photoshop CS4 Extended. Click here to download a .MOV file with the final version of this animation. Continue Reading »

February 5th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (5)

Wireless Intuos 4 Announced!

Today Wacom announced the a brand new addition to the Intuos 4 line of pressure sensitive tablets. The Intuos 4-Wireless allows you to work untethered to your computer by a USB cord and has a range of up to 30 feet. Using Bluetooth technology this tablet has the full feature set of a regular Intuos 4 tablet, including the customizable LED Express keys. It’s everything you want from a Wacom tablet, just no wires. Imagine if you are a teacher or lecturer or maybe you like moving the tablet around or have it in your lap while your working. Only problem is that darn wire being in the way. Not any more! It has a re-chargable lithium ion battery which is charged through the USB cord. So you can plug in like normal and continue to work while it charges. This new tablet only comes in medium size only and is priced at $399.

I just got a hold of one of these last week and the first thing I noticed is how clean and slick my desk looked with no wires coming from the tablet. I notice no lag or anything you might encounter with a wireless device. I even tested went across the building to test the range and it did start to lag on the edge of the 30 ft range but really ask yourself if you are ever going to be working that far from your computer. I love this new addition and if you are seriously considering a new Intuos 4 tablet I would take a look at this one. Click here for more info.

February 1st, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (1)

Photoshop World Closing In

Believe it or not Photoshop World is right around the corner and you only have until February 26 to take advantage of the early bird special. Which will save you $100 of the regular registration price. The event is March 24-26 in Orlando, FL. What better place is there to have Photoshop World. Not just the fun of Photoshop World but there is always something to do in Orlando. So you can turn the entire trip into a learning vacation. There are a bunch of new classes and a few new instructors, including a new pre-con session that Dave Cross and I are teaching on how to shoot and design a movie poster. Plus there are other pre-cons like the new HDR Crash Course with Matt Kloskowski and RC Concepcion. Just so many cool things happening in a cool place. I just can’t wait. To find out more and to register click here. Hope to see you there.

January 28th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (1)

3D Light Beams

This effect was discovered by a ‘happy accident’ and uses the 3D features inside of Photoshop CS4 Extended. Continue Reading »

January 22nd, 2010 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (32)

Photography Book of the Week

Scott Kelby just released his newest book called Photo Recipes Live Behind the Scenes. Well it’s not entirely a book I should say. In fact, it’s something even better. It’s a book and a dvd course all in one. You could almost look at it as a seminar in a box. The course follows Scott as he puts together numerous lighting scenarios in a cool loft apartment in New York City. You can watch the dvd which is like being there then always have the workbook to refer back to later. It’s the best of both worlds. Not to mention the world class “edutainment” you have come to expect from Scott’s teachings. This is a great new product and could be perhaps the start of a new series. Click here to find out more and order tours today.

January 19th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

More Texture Effects

Further experiments into what you can do with texture images in Photoshop. Continue Reading »

January 15th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Effects, Text, Tutorials | Comments (11)

Down & Dirty Tour Coming To Oklahoma City

Well first seminar date of the new year is coming up on January 27. I will be bringing the Down & Dirty Tour to Oklahoma City. So if you are in or around the are come on out and join us for a day of Photoshop fun! Some of you may ask if this tour is right for you. To be honest, this tour is for everyone. Whether you are photographer, artist, graphic designer or just a hobbyist you will leave this day fully energized to try all kind of new techniques that you can use right away. It’s a fun day of learning that I know you will enjoy. Don;t wait to register as these events have a tendency to fill up quick. Find out more and register here. Here’s the thing. Do you think you folks over there in Oklahoma to could try and heat things up bit before we head that way? This weather is just insane!

January 11th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Layers TV Back Page Design Contest

So you have the weekend to put something together for the Layers TV backpage design contest because the deadline is Monday January 11. What is this you say? The contest is hosted by Layers Magazine and is free to enter. You simply download the supplied images and build the design based on the given theme. Which in this case is a football theme. Once the design is complete just submit it for a chance to win $500 in credits from istockphoto.com. This prize alone is worth entering. You realize what you can do with that many credits. Anyway don’t wait the contest deadline is Monday so get started now. Click here for more info and good luck!!

January 8th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Animated Wireframe

Create and animate a 3D wireframe using Photoshop CS4 Extended. Continue Reading »

January 8th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (4)

2010: The Year We Make Awesome!!!

Well can you believe we have made it to 2010? So how many of you really believed we would be in flying cars and eating meals in pill form. I did, well at least the flying car part. Anyway it’s been a remarkable journey so far and I am anticipating a whole new level of awesome in this new year. We have a number of new surprises planned in the coming months and while I cannot reveal any details now, just know it’s going to be big!!

In the meantime, RC and I started recording new episodes of Layers TV last week so be looking for the first episode of the new season to be posted on January 6 (Wednesday). We are super excited as we have changed the look and format of the show and have all kinds of great new content coming your way. Find out more here. Also the request lines are open!! Meaning if you have a question, comment, or just want to share a cool story click the Contact link at the top of the page. While I am excited to bring you all the cool techniques I can come up with I want to know what you would like to see. Some of you have been trying to ask me questions through the comment section but going through the Contact page will be much easier. If I like what you suggest and make a tutorial from it there just might be a cool prize in it for you. Well that’s it for now.

January 4th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (1)