CS5 Has Arrived!!!

Well the wait is over…almost! The Creative Suite 5 is shipping today! So if you pre-ordered you will be getting your copy sometime soon. I just cannot tell you how excited I am about this new release. There are so many cool new technologies added not to just Photoshop, but across the entire suite. If you have been waiting through a version or two to upgrade this is the one you want to upgrade too. Not only are there great new features for creatives, but they also utilize utilize hardware acceleration giving you the ability to work in 64-bit mode. Now if you are not sure yet if you want to upgrade, Adobe has posted 30 day trial version of all the apps. Click here for more info.

Also don’t forget to check out the Photoshop CS5 Learning Center to see all the new Photoshop features in action with the Photoshop Guys, and for demos on all the other new features in the Creative Suite you can check out the Layers Magazine Learning Center. It’s all free so check it out!!!

Well I hope you enjoy the new Creative Suite 5 and be sure to check in here at Planet Photoshop often as I will be bringing you cool new tricks with these awesome new features in the coming weeks.

Experiment! Be Creative! Have Fun!

April 30th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (8)

Mid-Week Stuff

Well the big new over the past couple weeks has been the announcement of the Creative Suite 5, also known as CS5! That whole week after the announcement all of us here at the NAPP hosted a series of live web shows demonstrating the new features in Photoshop CS5 and also talking viewer questions via blog and phone calls. The event received a huge response and everybody seemed to enjoy. If, however, you missed one or all of them you can download each episode in it’s entirety absolutely for free. Just click here to check it out!! Also check out the rest of the CS5 learning center while you are there.

Also check out the new season of Layers TV. We are already a couple episodes in and we kicked things off by diving into other CS5 apps. More than just Photoshop, we are going to be exploring other applications in the Creative Suite such as Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dreamweaver, and so many others. We are also going to be having some very special guests on the show to share what they know. You may even had heard of some of them. So join us for the new season of tips, tricks, and fun as we dive into the new world of CS5!

Also don’t forget to follow Planet Photoshop on Twitter at www.twitter.com/planetphotoshop. I am always checking this twitter page for tutorial ideas from viewers like you. I love coming up with cool stuff but there is no doubt that burning question or effect you can’t quite figure out. Post the link on the twitter page and I will see what I can do. If I use your tut idea you just might get a cool prize!

Well that’s it for today!! New tut coming this Friday so stay tuned. Have a great week!

April 28th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

CS5 Learning Center Is Live!!!

Today is the day! Adobe announces the launch of the Creative Suite 5. All of us here at the NAPP are super excited to be bring you the most comprehensive CS5 Learning Center anywhere. Be sure to check it out here for video demos on all the newest features, interviews with Adobe product managers, and so much more. Also don’t forget to join the Photoshop Guys as we will be hosting a live webinar immediately following the Adobe launch event and more webinars all week. So don’t miss out on getting up to speed with all the new features today.

Also today we are releasing 14 all new CS5 courses over at the Kelby Training site. I have three new CS5 courses. Mastering Channels and Masks in Photoshop CS5, Mastering 3D in Photoshop CS5, and Photoshop CS5 Down & Dirty Tricks. All three are jam packed with the latest in Photoshop awesomeness!!! I hope you have as much fun learning from them as I did making them. Also check out other new courses from my fellow Photoshop guys Matt Kloskowski, RC Concepcion, Dave Cross, and Scott Kelby! Plus other courses in other CS5 applications like Dreamweaver, Illustrator, and InDesign. So much training that by the time it ships you will already know the new features inside and out!

April 12th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (4)

Lots of Cool Things Coming Next Week!

Something wicked cool this way comes. I could explain but why don’t I let the rest of the guys do that. Click here to jump over to Scott Kelby’s blog and watch this slick new video where we lay out a few surprises we have in store of the the Adobe CS5 launch on Monday. This is something you are not gonna want to miss. We have so many cool things coming I can barely stand it. So check it now!!! Go ahead, I’ll wait!!!

April 8th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (2)

Down & Dirty Tour Coming to Boston!

I will be in Boston next week for the Photoshop Down & Dirty Seminar Tour. The event is on Wednesday, April 14 and there are still some seats available. So if you were are plan on joining us for a day of Photoshop awesomeness, don’t wait until the last minute as the remaining seats will go fast. Your not gonna want to miss it. It’s a fun day of learning and at the very least, get out of work for a day. You can find out more and register by clicking here. Hope to see you there!

April 8th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (4)

First Look at CS5

Well the clock is ticking! No not for you to run out and get an iPad. I am talking about this Monday, April 12th Adobe will be announcing the Creative Suite 5. Otherwise known as CS5. This is very exciting because there are some remarkable new technologies coming. Some have been revealed at certain events and some have leaked out online but this Monday you can squash all the rumors because we will know for sure what will be in the next version. Now in honor of this event and the fact that Photoshop turned 20 this year, Adobe will be hosting a launch event online. So if you want to view the event you will need to register. Click here for more info. Even if you don’t register go to the link anyway and check out the cool countdown clock they have running on the page. It’s really cool!

April 6th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

Back from Photoshop World!

Well I am back I the office this week after having a blast at Photoshop World in Orlando last week in Orlando. I had such a great time meeting and talking with the attendees and sharing our love of all things Photoshop. I also want to thank everyone who attended my classes. I hope you had as much fun as I did and hope I was able to teach you something or at the very least get you thinking about some creative possibilities. Now I do remember in one of my classes I talked about using the Divine Proportion when building a design. As it turns out, I showed how to create the divine proportion graphic in past episode of Layers TV. Here is the link. I also did a couple tutorials from this site live right in the Tech Expo. Be sure to check those out in the tutorials section above.

So in case you haven’t heard one the biggest announcements at the Photoshop World keynote would that CS5 will be announced on April 12. Yes, they announced the announcement. So what does that mean? Well it essentially means that the new CS5 features will be made public on that day. When it will ship is entirely different question to which no one but Adobe has the answer. Let’s just say it will be very soon. If you have been involved in the recent public beta then you know that there are a lot of things to get excited about. Adobe did demo a few new features during the keynote but they kept it very low key and they also revealed the packaging. Which I must say is pretty slick! So be ready for April 12 and see what’s coming in CS5!!!

Lastly if you did not make it to Photoshop World you can see all the cool photos from the event by checking out the Flickr pool here. Also don’t forget to check out Scott Kelby’s blog for his Post-Photoshop World report as well. Be sure to tune in later this week for an all-new exclusive tutorial right here on Planet Photoshop.

March 29th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

Off to Orlando for Photoshop World!!

This is perhaps one of the coolest part of my job! I am off this week to Orlando for Photoshop World. I am so psyched. I so love going to Photoshop World.Even before working at NAPP I had attended at least 6 Photoshop Worlds. If you are attending I can’t wait to share the joy in this Photoshop love fest. Yes, it’s a bit nerdy but who cares! You will still meet some of the coolest people around. Not to mentions all the cool class sessions. I am already marking down which ones I will be attending. Yes, instructors do attend classes as well. We are all learning and sharing. Of course I am always excited about Midnight Madness. It’s just 2 hours of crazy games and giveaways. This is a great time to be had and you don’t want to miss. Oh and don’t forget the Tech Expo will be open to the public on Thursday, March 25 and Friday, March 26. you can get you free by going here. Come check it out. It’s really cool! Be sure to come up and say Hi!!

March 22nd, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Free Color Management Webinar

Datacolor will be hosting a free webinar this Wednesday, March 17, 2010 on color management workflows. Ever wonder how your prints can look ok on screen and just awful when you print them. More than likely you need to calibrate your display. Anyone who uses the monitor settings out of the box should have their head calibrated. Display calibration is the first critical step in getting accurate color prints. In this free webinar the folks at Datacolor discuss the importance of calibration and the devices necessary to do it. Like the Spyder 3. Don’t miss this one…it just might save your life. I mean your print!! Here’s the link! Sign up today!

March 15th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (1)

Photography Book of the Week

Calling all aspiring wedding photographer! This is your chance to learn the ins and outs of shooting a wedding or event from one of the industries most prolific wedding photographers. Acclaimed wedding photographer David Ziser has just recently released his new book Captured by the Light. This new book contains a wealth of information getting the most out of a wedding shoot. David covers lighting set ups, the camera settings he uses, getting the most out of minimal equipment, and so much more. There are also samples of David’s own wedding album designs to get your creative wheels turning. Whether you are already a pro wedding photographer or just getting started, you can’t go wrong having this book handy. If anyone has ever attended a workshop with David they know that he moves fast furiously through his material because there is so much information, but having this book is like having David on call whenever you need him. Find out more and order your copy here.

March 10th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (2)