Off to Orlando, but first…

I just wanted to wish everyone a great weekend. I am off to Orlando today to watch Scott Kelby present the Down & Dirty Tricks Tour. I may even have a little surprise myself. So if you are attending today, I shall see you there! Anyway, I digress! I wanted to make you aware of some important news bits:

Save The Day Contest

Don’t forget about the new “How Photoshop CS4 Saved The Day” contest hosted by Layers Magazine. All you do is submit your story on how Photoshop CS4 (and CS3) played a critical roll in helping you gain a new client or perhaps saved you from losing client or something like that. Share your story and become eligible for a weekly prize package which would qualify you for the grand prize!!! For more info on the contest and prize packages go here.

Photoshop World Early Bird Registration Ends Today

You have until midnight tonight to save $100 OFF the full conference pass for Photoshop World in Las Vegas, NV on October 1-3. If you’re planning on attending, this would be the time to register. Hey, if you’re still having trouble convincing the boss don’t forget to check this out. Again you have until midnight so you have time…but not much!!!

Back with you guys next week! Have a great weekend!!!

August 28th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Ready For Some Football!

Learn helpful tips and tricks in photoshop while making an a ad inspired by football season.
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August 21st, 2009 | Corey Barker | Effects, Photography, Tutorials | Comments (30)

More Down & Dirty Coming!!!

We have some upcoming dates for the Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty tour coming up fast. First we have the great Jack Davis bringing the tour to Arlington, TX on Friday, August 21. (That’s this Friday so if you plan on attending, get registered quickly.) Also Scott Kelby will be bringing the tour to Orlando, FL on August 28, and I will be in Charlotte, NC on September 2. All of these events are filling up quickly so don’t miss out. It a full day of nothing but Photoshop awesomeness!!!! No photography here, this is day jam packed with some of the coolest Photoshop design and effects techniques around. Does that mean a photographer will get nothing out of it? Certainly not. This is a day for anyone who wants to get a little more creative with there images and designs. There’s something for everyone! You can get more info and register today by clicking here.

August 18th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (1)

G.I. Joe

Corey’s tutorial this week was inspired by a real American hero! Continue Reading »

August 14th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (36)

Convince Your Boss To Let You Go To Photoshop World!

In this economic climate so many people are just doing what they can to keep their jobs. Some are more interested in advancing themselves in their field to better their business and continue to grow, not just sustain. Of course these days the last thing a lot of people want to do is go and ask their boss for money. Well NAPP has managed to put together a small proposal that you can present to your boss to convince him or her to send you to Photoshop World in October. This customizable letter is great way to get your boss’s attention and let them know how important to the company such a small investment can be. So if you are really wanting to attend the largest and most popular Photoshop conference anywhere, then you really have no excuse to at least try. Click here to get the get the customizable letter. Simply copy and paste into an email or Word and cater it your company and send it off. Good Luck!!! Hop to see you there.

Also keep in mind you have until August 28 to take advantage of the early bird special which will save $100 off the conference admission

August 10th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (8)

Two Awesome New Contests!!!

When people ask me what they can do to make themselves more visible. I simply tell them to enter and win contests of any kind! It’s a great way to get exposure and fine-tune your craft. No to mention, heaping the great rewards of cool super cool prizes.

With that, there are two great contest under way right now and both have some super cool prizes!!

Shoot on the Sidelines with Scott & Mike
The first contest is a new sports photography contest over at Scott Kelby’s blog called “Shoot on the Sidelines with Scott and Mike”. This is a brilliant new contest devised by Scott and famed sports photographer Mike Olivella. This contest is absolutely incredible! Remember what I mentioned earlier about getting exposure and fine-tuning your craft? Well this contest is does both! Because the prize itself is a gem of an experience! I don’t think anybody can explain the details better than Scott himself. Click here to hear Scott explain all the details of this new contest in this exclusive video.

How Photoshop CS4 Saved the Day
The next contest is a new contest hosted by Layers Magazine and its’s called “How Photoshop CS4 Saved The Day”. What they are looking for is you to share you or your company’s experience with how Photoshop played a vital role in “saving the day”.

From the contest page: Click here to go directly.
“..We want to hear from you how Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 saved the day. [Insert soundtrack of Mighty Mouse theme song.] And we want to give away cool stuff. LOTS of cool stuff. (We want a lot.)

So here’s the deal ….

Tell us about a time you were in a jam — perhaps a project was tanking faster than the Titanic or it was on you to wow a client back into the fold — and you used Photoshop CS4 to pull through. We want to know about it. Basically, we’re looking for creative solutions to everyday challenges. You know … all those “I pulled it off again!” victories you get from working in a creative industry.”

I have certainly experience numerous occasions where Photoshop was there the save me. Now your success story can be a vital role in taking your skills to the next level. Sounds awesome!!, Huh? You can get the full details and enter the contest here.

August 4th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Retro Tron Effect

Inspired by the new Tron clip released this week. Corey uses Vanishing Point to create a retro Tron effect based on the original 1980’s version. Continue Reading »

July 31st, 2009 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (27)

Outrageous 3D is Live!!!

My newest and most highly anticipated online course: Outrageous 3D with Photoshop CS4 Extended is now live at the Kelby Online Training site. This course takes an extreme approach to 3D in Photoshop by demonstrating some of the most outside-of-the-box techniques around. As a designer, I’m always striving to take advantage of all tools available in Photoshop. With the addition of 3D in Photoshop Extended, there’s a whole new world of untapped possibilities. The best part is you don’t have to be a 3D expert to use the tools effectively. The course takes you through the basics of 3D in Photoshop and then moves into more advanced techniques as the course progresses. By the end, you’ll have the know-how to implement eye-popping 3D into your work immediately like in the graphic above. Find out more about the course by visiting the Kelby Training site. Have Fun, Be Creative!

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

G-Force

Summer’s not over yet. Corey has chosen the logo from the new movie G-Force to recreate for this week’s tutorial. Continue Reading »

July 24th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (18)

Down & Dirty Coming to Indianapolis

If you live in or around the Indianapolis area, mark your calendars because in a few weeks I will be bringing the Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty seminar tour to your area on August 10. I am super excited to continue the seminar tour especially in one of the few cities I have yet to visit. This is a full day of nothing but Photoshop awesomeness!! We will explore techniques that will allow you to create jaw-dropping effects made so popular in tv, movies, and magazines. Perhaps even a few surprises along the way. Don’t miss out as these events have been selling out fast. You can register for the event and get more info including prices, show materials, and future seminar dates by checking out the Kelby Training Live site. We are constantly adding new cities to the tour so keep checking back for a seminar near you. Have a great weekend!!!

July 24th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (4)