Ice Age Acorn

Corey has a special extended tutorial on illustrating the Ice Age acorn. Continue Reading »

July 2nd, 2009 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (39)

GridIron Flow Now Shipping

The new visual workflow software from GridIron Software is now available. Flow is a new software application that allows you to visually map the path of any file assets you have attached to certain projects. No more wondering which version of a logo you have placed in a particular file. Flow will show you exactly which file it is associated with a visual map. It will also alert you if you try to delete a file that is placed in a different file. This is a remarkable asset management tool that no creative professional should be without. You can get more information and order yours here.

June 29th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

Transformers, Part 2

In part two of this tutorial, Corey finishes the Transformers logo he began last week. Continue Reading »

June 24th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (13)

Canadian Tours Sold Out! | Follow Planet on Twitter!

Well later this week I will be bringing the Down & Dirty Seminar Tour across the border to Canada. First stop is Toronto and then Calgary and both seminars are now sold out as of yesterday. This tour is really getting a lot of momentum and I am super excited that so many are coming for a fun day of learning. We will be posting future U.S. dates here in the next few weeks so keep checking the Kelby Training Live website for new dates as they are posted. Looking forward to my first trip Canada ever!

Also, for all you Twitter folks out there, you can follow me on Twitter here. I am usually posting news about what’s new on Planet but every now and then I throw in a little silliness just to liven things up. I even post some early updates on new tutorials and other special events. Hey, it’s fun and there are no rules!!

June 23rd, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

Transformers, Part 1

In this two-part tutorial, Corey begins creating the Transformers logo from this summer’s upcoming blockbuster. Continue Reading »

June 19th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (17)

Down & Dirty Tour Coming To Canada!

Now that we have officially launched the Photoshop Down & Dirty tour here in the states, it is time to take over into Canada. That’s right! I will be bringing the tour to Toronto on June 26 and then over to Calgary on June 29. This will be especially exciting for me as this will be my very first time to Canada. So if you are in either one of these cities, come on out for the day and join in the Photoshop fun. Both of these seminars are filling up pretty fast so if you are planning on attending you might want to register pretty soon. For more info on what you will learn and to register, click here.

June 16th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

Put on Those Creative Hats!

Don’t forget the new Planet Photoshop tutorial contest is on now. I have selected three new tutorials you can use in your design. Remember you can use the techniques from one or all of them. Beyond that you can be as creative as you like. We also have quite a prizer package this time. Just click the banner above the slideshow at the top of this very page to get started. The deadline for submission is June 24. So put in those creative hats and explore the possibilities and most of all, have fun!!!! Have a great weekend!!

June 12th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

Planet Works

Corey uses the new 3D features in Photoshop CS4 Extended to re-create the DreamWorks animated title. Continue Reading »

June 12th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (27)

Where did you get that photo?

This is a question I have getting a lot lately here on the Planet site and over at the NAPP site as well. I would call my self a designer first and a photographer second. Like many others out there, I don’t always have the time or budget to conduct a photo shoot whenever I get a cool idea for a design. That is where the wonderful world of stock photography comes into play. Whenever I need a particular type of image I go to Fotolia.com. They have a vast collection of good quality stock photography in various sizes at remarkably reasonable prices. Not only photos, they provide illustrations, vector art, and even stock video clips. The site is very easy to navigate and images always download in a snap. No, I am not getting any kickbacks form for this plug. I just think they are that good. Check there site out here and see for yourself.

Also Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk event is really getting a lot of momentum. So far over almost 700 cities are participating with more than 11,000 people signed up. That’s almost double what they had last year. This is going to be huge. Visit the official site for more info or to sign up for a photo walk in your area. If there isn’t one and you can apply to be a photo walk lead in your area. The event is July 18 so there is time but don’t wait. These groups fill up fast!

June 10th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (2)

Land of the Lost

This tutorial is a take off the title text from the new summer movie, Land of the Lost. Continue Reading »

June 5th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Text, Tutorials | Comments (45)