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 (28)

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)

New Planet Contest Is Live!

Alright everyone, the newest Planet Photoshop tutorial contest is now live! You remember how this works. Simply go to the contest page (link above) or click here. View the pre-selected tutorials and use any one or combination of the techniques to create a design that is uniquely your own. That’s it. Beyond that, you can be as creative as you like. When finished go to the contest page and click the submit link then follow the instructions. We have a monster prize package which includes a NAPP membership, Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty Tricks book, and my latest dvd: Photoshop CS4 Design Effects. Entries will be judged on overall impact and overall creative use of the techniques. You have until June 24 to enter, so while there is time don’t put it off too long. Well, now I leave it to you, Good Luck!!!

June 5th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (2)

New Pre-Con at Photoshop World

Dave Cross and I are going to be teaching a radical new pre-con session at Photoshop World in Las Vegas this October. It’s called Shoot, Design, Print: Creating a Movie Poster From Start To Finish and the class is pretty much what the title says. We will start by doing a live shoot of a model which we will shoot in many different scenarios. Then we will take those shots and design a complete movie poster discussing various design concepts and techniques along the way. Then you will be able to print your final creation on a high quality printer to take home. This will be a hands-on course and is limited to 40 people. So don’t wait if you are planning on attending. This is pretty much a complete design course from beginning to end and it’s going to be a lot of fun! For more info and to register go here.

June 2nd, 2009 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (2)

Realistic Balloon

This week Corey creates a realistic balloon against a blue sky all from scratch. Inspired by the Pixar’s new movie UP. Continue Reading »

May 29th, 2009 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (28)

Back From Richmond | New Joe McNally Tour

I want to thank everyone who turned out for my Down & Dirty seminar in Richmond yesterday. I had a lot of fun and I hope everyone enjoyed it. We had a packed house and everyone was really getting into it. My next stop on the tour will be Toronto on June 26. You can get more info and register by going here.

BIG NEWS! Famed photographer Joe McNally has just kicked off his new seminar tour: Location Lighting Techniques. This tour will take you through the steps of going from bad light to good light with just one flash. If there is anyone on earth who can make gold out of one flash, Joe is the man. Joe’s classes at Photoshop World are almost always standing room only and everyone raves about them. Getting a full day’s photography training from Joe is like Steven Speilberg teaching you how to make a movie. Whether you are just getting started or a working professional, this tour will take your photography to the next level. Click here for tour dates and locations.

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

Terminator

This tutorial shows how to take a stock image of a human skull into Photoshop and create a terminator robot. Continue Reading »

May 22nd, 2009 | Corey Barker | Effects, Tutorials | Comments (35)