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Adobe Compatibility with Leopard

Adobe has released a PDF file concerning all the Creative Suite compatibility issues with the new Mac OS X Leopard. So, if you have already upgraded or you are just not sure, then give this PDF a look. Also, Adobe announced that they will be posting a Lightroom update in the next few weeks. This will address the print issues that Lightroom users are currently experiencing.

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

The Leopard Is On The Loose!

Friday was the official release date of the new Mac OS X Operating System: Leopard. This new upgrade boasts better than 300 new enhancements and a lot of new apps that will just blow you away. Terry White has been doing his homework and he has posted his findings from the upgrading procedures. He is writing on his tech blog about what works in the new OS and what is having issues. Get all the info here and be well informed before you upgrade. To see more on the new features check out the Apple web site.

October 29th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Tech Toys for the Holidays

With the holidays fast approaching it’s getting to be that time of the year when we start thinking about shopping for the holidays. With everyone so tech crazy, it’s good to get the inside scoop on what’s hot for the holidays. First check out Terry White’s Holiday Gadget Gift Guide. It’s jam packed with video and computer hardware and software. Also check out Scott Kelby’s Holiday Gonzo Gift Guide coming up in the newest issue of Layers Magazine. So there, you have no excuse for not knowing what to get. Check em out. Oh, and I haven’t gotten an iPhone yet. Hint Hint!!! Have a Great Weekend!!!

October 26th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Pattern Maker

Here are some interesting ways to use Photoshop’s Pattern Maker feature to create background effects for your image and text designs. Continue Reading »

October 24th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Tutorials, Videos | Comments (6)

David Ziser on PhotoshopUser TV

Renowned wedding photographer David Ziser was the special guest on PhotoshopUser TV this week. David demonstrated some of the techniques that he uses when shooting on location at these big weddings he gets involved in. It’s really cool stuff, and not just if you’re a wedding photographer. You may find these techniques helpful in all aspects of shooting. Check it out here.

October 24th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Lightroom Presets

My buddy Matt Kloskowski has a Lightroom blog called Lightroom Killer Tips and he has recently started providing presets that you can download and use right away. Presets are great, especially in Lightroom, because most of the work is done for you. You may need to tweak a few settings here and there. Matt also provides videos and quick tips that make your Lightroom workflow much easier and, most importantly, more fun!!!

October 19th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Speed Painting

Just in case you haven’t seen this guy’s stuff, I’m posting a link because it’s really cool to watch. He’s an artist named Nico Di Mattia, and he does digital illustrations in Photoshop. This means he is drawing and painting his images in Photoshop the same way you would on a canvas. He records while he is working on them and plays it back in time-lapse. It is really interesting stuff. His website is www.speed-painting.com. Now, being the Transformers fan that I am, I have to give you another link to a piece he did illustrating Bumble Bee from the new Transformers movie. Check it out.

October 17th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Voices Across the Country

I know, I spent way too much time on that title. The point is, I want to remind you web designers and aspiring web designers alike that we are just a little more than a week away from the Voices That Matter: Web Design Conference in San Francisco on October 22 - 25. Why do I bring this up? Because I am teaching two pre-conference workshops. The first one is called Building A Website Using Photoshop & Dreamweaver. The second one is Interactive Content with Photoshop & Flash. It’s going to be a lot of fun because we are going to be doing the “fun” stuff, which is designing visually, with very little code involved. More than that, there is a long list of conference sessions covering creativity, context, and structure. There is still time to register, so check it out here.

October 15th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Vanishing Point

The Vanishing Point filter is a very powerful feature in Photoshop CS3, especially once you know a couple tricks for drawing grids, and then placing and blending images to them. Continue Reading »

October 12th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Tutorials, Videos | Comments (13)

To the Lab!!!!

I just thought I would point this out because quite a few people have asked me about this. If you have been using Adobe products for some time you’ve no doubt visited the Adobe website. However, there is another site that you may or may not know about. It’s the Adobe Labs site. It is so named because this is where the experimental technology from Adobe resides. You can download betas and prereleases of the newest software Adobe is developing. Like the new Adobe Media Player or the Adobe AIR Beta. Check it out here.

October 11th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Photoshop Book of the Week

Ok, I had to go ahead and post my book pick this week because it is already getting a lot of buzz. Scott Kelby has a new book coming out later this month called Scott Kelby’s 7-Point System for Adobe Photoshop. It’s quite simply a workflow checklist for handling virtually any imaging issue you encounter. Have you ever uploaded your images to your computer and said to yourself, “Now what do I do?” This book is the answer. For a clearer explanation by Scott himself go here.

October 9th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

More on Photoshop Express

Last week at the Adobe Max conference in Chicago Adobe gave another glimpse into Photoshop Express. The new online app that is coming soon to a browser near you. This program features some of the basic tools and functions needed to correct your digital images quickly and easily in a simple user interface. You can read more and see the video demonstration here.

October 8th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

New Stuff from Adobe

Adobe announced the next generation of internet video delivery at the Adobe Max conference a couple days ago. It’s the new Adobe Media Player and it’s available now at Adobe Labs. This new player will bring your favorite shows right into one easy to manage interface. You can customize settings, set up a favorites list, and more. You can even play FLV files right inside the player. Also Adobe announced that the new Adobe Flash Player will support H.264 video. You can download the update here. (The Mac version is not available just yet Check back often. It will be there soon.)

October 4th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

In the Windy City

Hi folks!! Well, I am headed out for day two of the Adobe Max conference, being held here in Chicago. It’s been quite an event so far. A lot of new technologies were revealed yesterday. Some are available now and some are on the way. I will post more details as I get them. Right now, I am off to the second day keynote. That’s right, a second day keynote. Wild stuff! Take care. We will talk again.

October 2nd, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Photoshop Book of the Week

Ok, I have been lagging on this topic so I thought I would catch up. My pick this week is the Photoshop Speed Clinic Book by my fellow Photoshop Guy, Matt Kloskowski. This is an essential read if you want to enhance your productivity in Photoshop. Matt writes about getting the most out of Photoshop’s vast collection of tools, and how to do it in no time at all. The book covers everything from actions and scripting to creating more streamlined workflow scenarios. It’s jam-packed with full-blown tutorials and little quick tips all throughout. Check it out here.

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

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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!