More 3D on Layers TV | Bond is Back

If you guys are thrilled as much as I am about the new 3D stuff in CS4 then go over and check out the newest episode of Layers TV. This week I play around with 3D and show numerous way you can use it in your work. Even wrapping a video clip around a 3D object. Here’s the link.

Also for you fans of motion graphics and movies. The new James Bond movie Quantum of Solace opens this weekend and I do believe we are in for a treat. However I did cheat a little and found the opening title sequence online. It really is quite impressive with a slight nostalgic feel. Although the song doesn’t thrill me. At any rate, I think this is going to be a good one. If you remember the previous bond movie Casino Royale, also had an impressive title sequence, with a much better song in my opinion.

November 14th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

Documenting Your Work

Did you know you can record every step of your work in Photoshop as a text file or even as Metadata that is attached to the file? In some professions, it is critical to document every step of your work. For instance, things like forensic imaging involve very detailed work and there is a risk of digital evidence being compromised. So documenting every step is crucial. However, there are those that aren’t necessarily working on something that critical. Maybe they want to record their process for reference or perhaps to improve their skills overall. Whatever the case, it’s really quite simple. Go to your Photoshop Preferences into the General category. At the bottom you’ll see the History Log. This allows you to have your History attached to your file as Metadata or as a separate text file. You can even do both. I personally used this sometimes when I am experimenting just in case I do something and don’t quite remember how I did it.

November 12th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (6)

New 3D Video Tutorial

In this week’s video we take a look at using the new 3D features in Photoshop CS4 Extended to create interesting design elements. While some may think that 3D in Photoshop is only the domain of 3D artists, there are a number of features that Photoshop artists may find very useful. Unfortunately, these features are not available in Photoshop CS4 Standard. If you haven’t yet upgraded to CS4 and are not entirely sure whether you want to go with Standard or Extended, give this video a look to see one of the many possibilities with Extended. Here’s the link.

November 9th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

3D Design

Using 3D tools in Photoshop CS4 Extended to create a logo element. Continue Reading »

November 9th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (23)

Layers TV Is The New Must-See TV

So if you haven’t been watching Layers TV lately you’ve been missing out. There has been some pretty exciting stuff in the last few episodes. Just recently, Matt Kloskowski of Photoshop TV came in to discuss working with HDR in Photoshop. I also had the privilege of having Dave Cross (also from Photoshop TV) on the show. Dave and I got to discuss some of our favorite new features in new CS4 apps like Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop. Don’t wait! Check these episodes out now. Lots of good stuff and more coming. Here’s the link.

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

Photoshop User Awards Call For Entries

The Photoshop User awards are back. As of November 1, you can now submit your best Photoshop artwork for a chance to win a trip to Barcelona, Spain. Not only that, but while you are there you will get to shoot an inspiring image that will grace the cover of a future issue of Photoshop User magazine. As mentioned, the call for entries started on November 1,2008. The deadline to turn in your artwork is December 31, 2008. So you do have some time, but don’t wait too long. This is a great opportunity to get your worked noticed and see the world, or part of it. Here’s the link to the official site. Good Luck!!

November 4th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (2)

New Video Tutorial | Photoshop CS4 for Photographers

Photoshop Senior Product Manager John Nack just recently had a guest post on his blog written by fellow Photoshop Product Manager Bryan O’Neil Hughes. The post basically asks the question, “What’s in Photoshop CS4 for photographers?” So if you are a photographer and haven’t yet come to a decision on whether or not to upgrade, read this post to aid in your decision. Here’s the link.

Also, there is a new video tutorial here on Planet. This week we venture further into creating custom brushes for unique effects. In this case, we will create a bullet hole brush. Again, the beauty of these kinds of effects as brushes is better control and it’s always available in the brush menu. Try the effect as you see, but try and venture further than that and experiment with other combinations. Here’s the link.

November 3rd, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

Bullet Hole Brushes

Here we will uses a series of custom shapes to create a bullet hole on a brush. Continue Reading »

November 2nd, 2008 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials, Videos | Comments (12)

Go and Vote!!

No, it’s not the Presidential election quite yet. However today is the start of public voting for the iPhone Photo Contest presented by Kelby Training. Here are the details:

The most popular images will win in five separate categories — family, friends, pets, fine art, and office. Winners in each category receive a $100 iTunes gift card and a copy of The iPhone Book, Second Edition by Scott Kelby and Terry White.

One grand prize image will be selected by Scott Kelby and Terry White giving the winner a $500 Apple Store gift card and a copy of The iPhone Book, Second Edition by Scott Kelby and Terry White.

All winners will be announced on November 3, 2008 on the official contest website.

So check it now now. Even if you did enter. It’s pretty impressive to see what some have done with just a camera phone.

October 29th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

New Video Tutorial

I have posted a brand new video on here on Planet. In this video I cover how you use displacement in a very different way. Displacement usually applies to wrapping a graphic to a particular shape. However, that doesn’t mean it cannot be used to for other interesting things. By using a random texture, you can achieve some interesting graphic effects. Check it out!

October 26th, 2008 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (2)