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Pretty Cool Stuff!!!

John Nack of Adobe posted something on his blog yesterday that was quite interesting. It seems that a company has developed software which allows you to create a 3D model from a video clip. It is still in the developmental stage, but looks really cool. Here is the link for a video demonstration of the software. Now the video may seem a little ho-hum at first, but keep watching because when it gets to the real heart of the demo it is really neat stuff.

January 15th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Bootcamp Online

If you have ever considered getting Adobe certified in Photoshop then you will definitely want to check out one of the newest courses over at the Kelby Training site. Matt Kloskowski of Photoshop TV has just released a new online course: Adobe Certified Exam Bootcamp. This was a pre-com course Matt had done at Photoshop World and now it has become part of the many amazing courses available on Kelby Training. This course covers every aspect of what you need to do to get prepared for the Adobe Photoshop ACE exam. So, if you have been after the recognition that comes with being an Adobe Certified Expert, but don’t know where to start. Check this out now.

January 14th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Stylized Fire Effect

In this tutorial, Corey shows a way to create a unique style of fire. Continue Reading »

January 11th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (27)

Photoshop Elements for Mac

Well the wait is finally over…sort of. For you Elements users out there. Photoshop Elements 6 for the Mac was announced yesterday. This is big news because there was no Elements 5 for the Mac, but Adobe came through and has given it back to the Mac people. I guess I am getting too theatrical. Anyway, it isn’t shipping yet. In fact, it isn’t going to be available until March but we can at least put to rest any speculation as to whether there was going to be one. You can find out more on Adobe’s website. Also I produced a little tutorial over at the Elements User website. Just a quick preview of this new version on the Mac.

January 11th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (2)

Imaging USA!!!

So, it was quite a show to say the least. It being my first time to the Imaging USA show, I was overwhelmed by the shear size of the expo hall. Every name in photography was there, strutting their stuff. I want or thank those of you who stopped by to see us at the Kelby Training booth where Scott Kelby, Matt Kloskowski, Dave Cross, RC and myself were teaching sessions in Photoshop. There were a number of familiar faces there, including Joe McNally, Jack Davis, Katrin Eisman, and Jim DiVitale. There was also tons of cool stuff to see and we managed to get some interviews for Layers TV so be looking for that in the coming weeks. Check out Scott Kelby’s full review of the event right here. Thanks again to those of you who stopped by the booth. Next stop, Photoshop World Orlando.

January 9th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

The History of Adobe

Adobe has posted a really cool interactive timeline that pinpoints the significant events in the company’s history. It is broken down into four categories: Company, People, Products, and the Industry. It’s a really interesting and fun way to learn about the company that all of us owe our professions to. Also, this site is yet another interesting use of Flash interactivity.

January 7th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Remove Noise

Corey shows a quick and easy way to remove noise from your photographs. Continue Reading »

January 4th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Photography, Tutorials, Videos | Comments (11)

Come See Us At Imaging USA!!

The Imaging USA expo is this Sunday, January 6th here in Tampa. This is one of the biggest photography expos out there and if you are seriously interested in photography at all, you should be there. Also, we will have a Kelby Training booth there with a training theater where Scott Kelby, Dave Cross, Matt Kloskowski, RC Concepcion and myself will be teaching sessions in Photoshop and Lightroom during all three days of the event. If you are there be sure to stop by and say Hi. It’s going to be a lot of fun and there will be lots to learn. Hope to see you there.

January 3rd, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Stock Images and Inspiration

I have gotten several requests or questions about where to get some really good stock images. While there are a number of sites that have good images at varying prices, there are two that I visit frequently. The first is iStockPhoto.com. They have a large database of images, illustrations, and videos, all at varying price ranges for different uses. The second site is Fotolia.com. This site offers remarkable images and illustrations at comparable pricing to iStock. I frequent both of these sites, not just to purchase images, but also to do a little idea harvesting. These sites offer images and illustrations that other users have done and it can be quite an inspiration to just search through and just get ideas. Give it a try. You may find that spark.

January 2nd, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

It has been quite a year in the world of Photoshop. With CS3 hitting full force, the industry has just been crazy. Not just with Photoshop but the entire Creative Suite got a complete overhaul. With some brand new applications and of course Macromedia’s fine line of web authoring tools. Not to mention, that small yet powerful new application Lightroom. Never have I seen a single software package hit the ground running as fast as this one. Since it’s introduction there has been a number books, Scott Kelby did a seminar tour across the country, Matt Kloskowski even produces a podcast/blog called Lightroom Killer Tips which is a hugely popular resource, and the list goes on. Back in October, RC and myself launched Layers TV which is basically the how-to podcast for everything Adobe. Meaning we cover all the apps like In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, and so on. It’s been off to a great start and we are having a blast making it. I have also had a blast bringing you some my coolest discoveries over the past year and can’t wait to bring you even cooler stuff over next year. It has just been a blessing to work next to industry giants like Scott Kelby, Matt Kloskowski, Dave Cross, Felix Nelson, and RC Concepcion and look forward to another innovative year here at the NAPP. Thank you everyone for the continued support here at Planet and at the NAPP. I wish everyone a very Happy New Year.

December 31st, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Photoshop Book of the Week

This week I highly recommend Ben Willmore’s newest book: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Studio Techniques. This is the 6th edition of Ben’s fabulous series. I personally have learned an insane amount just from this series alone. Especially the chapter on curves. Ben’s straightforward explanation of how curves works is quite possibly the most informative out there. This chapter alone is worth the price. The book is also jam-packed with loads of in-depth lessons for the beginner all the way to the advanced user. Read other reviews and find out more about the book here.

December 28th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Post Holiday Blues

No, not really!!! I hope everyone had a great holiday. So, I know that we all just want to be very lazy these days, but there isn’t a better time to master those apps you have been wanting to. What do I mean? If your gonna sit around why not checkout the new Kelby Online Training site? It is really something. Having just launched last week, it has already gotten quite a response. Learn from the best all day, any day. Also, one last reminder that the deadline for the Photoshop User Awards is December 31, 2007. That’s just a few days away. Get those pieces done and enter them here.

December 27th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

My New DVD Is Available Now

Well the wait is finally over. My new DVD: Photoshop In Motion is now available at KelbyTraining.com. In this course we will explore those not-so-obvious techniques for creating eye-popping animations and motions graphics, all right within Photoshop CS3 Extended. I guarantee there is no course like this anywhere and you will be amazed at what you can accomplish with just Photoshop. This course is also available on the newly-launched Kelby Online Training site.

December 21st, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

GROUNDBREAKING ONLINE TRAINING!!!

All of us here at Kelby Training have been working very hard at producing what is sure to become the very best in online training site anywhere. This site boasts the who’s who of Photoshop training, with names like Bert Monroy, Scott Kelby, Dan Margulis, Joe McNally, Katrin Eisman, Eddie Tapp, Dave Cross, Matt Kloskowski, RC Concepcion, and many more to come. It’s not just Photoshop either. There are courses in Illustrator, Indesign, Dreamweaver, and even on-location training with photographers like Moose Perterson and Joe McNally. The very best part is the cost. It’s just $199 for one year or $19.99 a month, and that gives you access to all the content, including the lesson files. NAPP members pay only $179 or $17.99 a month. This is big, big news. Enough said - go over check it out. There is an intro video by Scott Kelby, and you can even try a few lessons for free. Check it out here. Scott also has a detailed Q&A and more in depth description on his blog here.

December 20th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (1)

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Photoshop Tutorials

Design Effects
Corey shows how to use the luminosity of an image to create a cool design effect and spice up your simple photos.
Stylized Comic Book Effect
Using this effect, you can transform anyone into a comic book character with a halftone, saturated look.
Text Shape Layers
Converting text into shapes allows you to distort the text as you like while retaining straight, clean edges.

3D Design

Using 3D tools in Photoshop CS4 Extended to create a logo element.
Bullet Hole Brushes

Here we will uses a series of custom shapes to create a bullet hole on a brush.
Displaced Effects

Here is a quick and easy way to use displacement maps to create a cool grunge look.
More Fun With Brushes

Here we will explore another aspect of custom brushes to create a cool background effect.

Create Smart Contact Sheets in Adobe InDesign
Adobe Bridge CS3 and InDesign have this secret relationship that allows you to do some really cool things with automating image placement and metadata
Exposure Blending in Photoshop
Digital cameras make very easy is blending more than one exposure together for contrast control, increased dynamic range, or creative purposes
Image Slide Show in Adobe Fireworks
How do you create a slide show without having to write a bit of code? The answer is Adobe Fireworks.
Using IFrames in Adobe Dreamweaver
Follow along with this tutorial and learn how to create an IFrame on your website using Dreamweaver.

Document Your Happy Accidents

Sometimes our best creations happen by pure experimentation and accident. Sitting in front of a Photoshop file, you are 40 History States in, and then it happens—magic! You really want to be able to get back to that moment. To do so, make sure that you turn on the History Log checkbox in the General Preferences (Photoshop>Preferences>General [PC: Edit>Preferences>General]). You can save the information as metadata, as a separate text file, or both!