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Adobe AIR is Live

Adobe has officially launched Adobe AIR which, for those of you who may have perhaps been living under a mouse pad for the past several months, is a new runtime that allows developers to create rich internet-based applications that deploy right to the desktop. Imagine being able to build a custom interface catered to your particular business, running as an application instead of a simple web page. That is what AIR provides – the technology to be able to do this. It really is going to be something big. Find out more here.

Just 5 Days Left…

Take advantage of the early bird registration pricing for Photoshop World in Orlando, FL on April 2-4. You only have ’til this Friday, February 29, 2008 to save $100 on the full registration price. Also, if you are planning to enter the prestigious Guru Awards, the deadline for that is also this Friday the 29th. This is a great opportunity for you to get your work noticed. Hey, it worked for me. Find out more about this contest and other specials at Photoshop World here. Hope to see you there.

“See What’s Possible” Challenge

Cut & Paste has teamed with Adobe to put on a “See What’s Possible” Challenge. The contest involves creating an animation up to 15 seconds long that best conveys the “See What’s Possible” branding of Adobe Photoshop. The animation can be put together in After Effects, Flash, or even Photoshop alone but the primary message is what’s possible with Photoshop. The grand prize is $20,000 and the entire Master Suite. Very cool stuff. Check it out here and good luck.

New Online Training Course

There is a new course available on the Kelby Online Training site. It is called Retouch a Portrait in 15 Minutes by photographer and Photoshop World instructor Vincent Versace. This course is already a hit because in a very short time Vincent teaches how to brighten and enhance features, improving overall tone, flawless skin textures, and much more. This course is a must for any photographer, both novice and professionals alike. Find out more about Vincent and the course here.

Ready 1, 2, 3…

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Photoshop…..Happy Birthday to you!!! It was this day in 1990 that Photoshop was born. Some would argue the greatest thing ever created. Anyway it’s not just Photoshop’s birthday, a year ago today that powerful program we know as Lightroom was born as well. So Happy Birthday to you…..awe you get the picture. (No pun intended). Anyway there is an interesting little story on this on PhotoshopNews.com. Check it out.

Get a Signed Copy!!

Last week some of you may remember I posted a little something about Matt Kloskowski’s newest Photoshop book: Layers. Well this book is available now and if you order it through the Kelby Training site you will get a genuine signed copy. This book is destined to be the core book that beginners and experts will find indispensable. For understanding the complexities of layers is essential to Photoshop mastery. Find out more about the book here and ordered your signed copy today.

Photographer Spotlight: Moose Peterson

A while back I was occasionally pointing out a notable photographer or designer on this blog and I seem to have been lagging on this, so I thought I would get back into it by spotlighting wildlife photographer and Photoshop World instructor Moose Peterson. Moose truly has an eye for nature and captures it beautifully with every shot. The interesting thing is that Moose puts himself right in the middle of the action. He visits places where animals roam free. Not zoos or farms. I am talking about the wild, and the images speak for themselves. Moose teaches a number of workshops throughout the year and even has some classes on the Kelby Online Training site. You can also keep up-to-date with what’s happening with Moose and wildlife photography by checking out his news blog as well.

Photoshop Book of the Week

This week’s pick is Matt Kloskowski’s newest title: Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop’s Most Powerful Feature. If you are a beginner or just want to sharpen your skills when it comes to layers, this is the book for you. At the center of every working Photoshop document are layers and there is perhaps considerably more going on with layers in Photoshop than you can possibly imagine. With straight-forward explanations and dazzling images, it’s as much fun to look at as it is to learn from it. Find out more here.

The Best of Both Worlds

Those of us who enjoy the ease of use and creative freedom of using a Wacom pressure-sensitive tablet know that being mobile has become increasingly popular and hauling around a lot of extraneous equipment can be tiring to say the least. Enter the Modbook from Axiotron. This new device is basically a Mac Book and a Cintiq all-in-one. Perfect for the traveling artist. It has roughly a 13 inch screen and Wacom’s patented Penabled technology built right in. A remarkable step forward in bringing these two powerful features together. You know, it’s astonishing that with all these advances in technology that we still have to contend with short battery life. When will this madness end?

Dramatic Color Effects

How to jazz up your photos with dramatic color effects. Continue Reading »

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Viewing and Basking in your Image

When I’m done working with an image, I like to sit and admire it (hey, I spent six hours working on it, I should). To do that, I hit the Tab key, then hit the F key three times. This hides all of the panels and toolbars and lets you see the image by itself surrounded by black. To get back to regular mode, press the F key and the Tab key one more time.

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