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Free Expo Pass

The Photoshop World Tech Expo is one the most exciting and most anticipated events at Photoshop World. It boasts some the biggest names in the industry demonstrating their latest and greatest technologies. There are also expo classes with Photoshop World instructors teaching the latest techniques right on the Expo floor. The really good news is all of this will be open to the public on Thursday, April 5 from 10:00 to 5:00 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. Go to here for your free pass, otherwise it is $25 at the door.

March 20th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

This is just too cool!!

Seeing new technology has always amazed me and this is certainly no exception. Here is a video demo of a multi-touch large format display that is fully interactive as you work. You can access tools and settings right on screen with the touch of your hand. It does however, seem to be a little slow and not quite as fluid as you would hope, but it sure is promising. Couple more years development and it will be the next best thing. At any rate, watching the demo is pretty darn cool! Check it out here.

March 16th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Free Presets for Lightroom!!

Jack Davis, co-author of the Photoshop WOW! and and How To Wow: Photoshop for Photography has teamed up with onOne Software to release a free set of Develop presets for Photoshop Lightroom. This is a sizable collection of presets varying from basic tonal correction to B&W conversion and vignetting. Since they are presets, you can modify the settings once you have applied them. Not only that, it’s a great way to really get familiar with how Lightroom works. Just apply a preset to different images and then study the settings for each. It’s definitely worth checking out. For more info and to download the free presets go here.

March 14th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (1)

To the Kitchen!!!

In an unprecedented move, Adobe is going to be hosting a Developers Kitchen at Photoshop World in Boston on April 3, 2007 from 1:00-5:00 pm. They will be providing assistance in preparing your plug-ins for Photoshop CS3. This is just too cool — to be able to talk with Adobe developers in person. So bring your list of questions, you never know when or if this will happen again. To get more info and to sign-up go here.

March 13th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

LAD TV!!!

LAd TV

If you have never checked out Photoshop TV, then there is no better time. This week’s episode is a special one because I somehow found myself hosting the show all by myself. Well, not entirely by myself. I had help from NAPP’s Creative Director Felix Nelson, who was gracious enough to come in and share some of his cool Photoshop tips. I also managed to squeeze in a couple tutorials of my own. It’s a show full of laughs and tears and….. well!! Oh, just check it out here and enjoy!!

March 12th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Dave Cross Interviews Scott Kelby

NAPP’s very own Dave Cross just recently did an exclusive interview with Scott Kelby about the all-new Photoshop Lightroom and the much anticipated release of Scott’s newest book: The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers. Scott had some very interesting things to say about this new software and how it is being received by photographers. Also Scott talks about other exciting Lightroom related things he’s got going on as well. Check out the entire interview here and go here to learn more about the Lightroom book and to pre-order your copy today.

March 9th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Dave Cross in UTAH!!

That’s right everyone, NAPP’s very own Dave Cross will be at Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park in the amazing red rock country of Utah from April 18-22 for the Great American Photography Workshop. This is a wonderful opportunity to really get into a creative groove by immersing yourself in the majestic canyon surroundings and working shoulder to shoulder with the best minds in the industry. What could be better than that? You get the best tips and techniques for shooting and then implementing an efficient digital work flow. Not to mention, seeing some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Spaces are limited so get on it and check it out. You can find out more about Dave Cross’s Workshop here. You can find out more about the Great American Photography Workshop here.

March 8th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Adobe News!!

Well Adobe has announced that they will be announcing…hmmm that almost sounds silly. Anyway, they have announced that they will be announcing the new CS3 Suite on March 27. Mind you, they are not announcing a ship date. They are merely introducing the new product to the world, officially. This will be celebrated at the launch party Adobe will be having in New York City which will be a live webcast at 3:30 EST. Also, Adobe has released a teaser site. I have no clue what it is for, perhaps CS3? There isn’t much more to go on. I guess that’s why they call it a teaser. At least it has some cool interactive Flash content. Check it out here.

March 7th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Artist Spotlight: Bert Monroy

Now here is a man that has simply got it down. The man does not need a camera. He renders everything from scratch and the results are simply stunning. Bert has been using Photoshop pretty much since its inception and inclusion into the digital world and he has managed to leave even some of the best illustrators stupefied, and he is still at it. Bert currently is traveling the country bringing his expertise to the masses through his Creativity Tour, sponsored by the NAPP. You can check out Bert’s work here. You can also check out his weekly podcast in which he posts a new technique every week. Realy cool stuff.

March 6th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Photoshop Online?

Adobe just recently announced that in about six months they will be launching an online version of the Photoshop. This will be a sort of entry-level version giving people the ability to use Photoshop for free over the web. Now it won’t have the complete set of features that come in the shipping version of Photoshop, but will give newbies the ability to get really familiar and perhaps novice users to use it in remote location when they are away from their own computers. I must say, I am not fully understanding the logic myself but hmmm… we’ll see!!

March 2nd, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (1)

Guru Awards Deadline Close

Hey Photoshop World attendees! There is still time to enter the Guru Awards competition which is exclusive to Photoshop World attendees. The deadline is March 15 which is just two weeks away. This is a great opportunity to get your name and your work out there for the world to see. There are several categories that range from Photography to Illustration. I personally have taken home a couple Guru Awards myself and it has really helped me with getting recognition; plus it’s really great to see the kind of work other Photoshop users are doing. You can get more info on Photoshop World and the Guru Awards by going here.

March 1st, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Suite Stuff!!

Well for those of you who use other apps in the Adobe Creative Suite other than Photoshop, you will definitely want to check out the Creative Suite podcast by Adobe’s very own Terry White. Terry is the Technical Resources Manager at Adobe and each week he brings you the newest techniques in apps such as InDesign, Illustrator, GoLive and Acrobat. The lessons are straightforward and easy to follow. If you want to really take advantage of the entire suite, it’s a great resource. You can check it out here.

February 23rd, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Inspiration Seekers!!!

Cool Home Pages

Now here is a nifty little site that I visit every now and then for inspiration. It’s called coolhomepages.com and it is a collection of web pages that range from personal to full-blown commercial. These are submitted by the creators of the sites and you can even submit your own. It is a really good resource for checking out what’s in and what’s out in the web design world. The search engine is broken down by category, so if you work in a particular field you can narrow your search to just that. It is definitely worth a look. You can check it out here.

February 21st, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Lightroom Ships!

Lightroom

Well, it has finally arrived. That’s right, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is now shipping. After much Beta testing, the final product is now available. It costs $199 ($299 after April 30). If you have never used Lightroom, you can get a 30-day trial version. It’s an amazing product and if you are at all serious about your digital photography, definitely check it out. Also, you can pre-order Scott Kelby’s newest book; The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers. This definitive guide will take you through every aspect of Lightroom, from importing images to processing them for web or print. You can find out more about the book and pre-order your copy today at www.scottkelbytbooks.com.

February 19th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

The Return of Adobe Magazine

Many of you may remember a little printed publication called Adobe Magazine which was replaced by the online PDF version known as Proxy. This was a really good magazine because the articles and tips were straight from the source. Well, Adobe has re-engineered and relaunched a new publication appropriately called “Adobe Magazine for Creative Professionals”. I know I am excited to see what is in store, especially with the recent Macromedia acquisition. We can probably expect a lot more. Click here for more info or to sign up.

February 16th, 2007 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

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Photoshop Tutorials

Design Effects
Corey shows how to use the luminosity of an image to create a cool design effect and spice up your simple photos.
Stylized Comic Book Effect
Using this effect, you can transform anyone into a comic book character with a halftone, saturated look.
Text Shape Layers
Converting text into shapes allows you to distort the text as you like while retaining straight, clean edges.

3D Design

Using 3D tools in Photoshop CS4 Extended to create a logo element.
Bullet Hole Brushes

Here we will uses a series of custom shapes to create a bullet hole on a brush.
Displaced Effects

Here is a quick and easy way to use displacement maps to create a cool grunge look.
More Fun With Brushes

Here we will explore another aspect of custom brushes to create a cool background effect.

Create Smart Contact Sheets in Adobe InDesign
Adobe Bridge CS3 and InDesign have this secret relationship that allows you to do some really cool things with automating image placement and metadata
Exposure Blending in Photoshop
Digital cameras make very easy is blending more than one exposure together for contrast control, increased dynamic range, or creative purposes
Image Slide Show in Adobe Fireworks
How do you create a slide show without having to write a bit of code? The answer is Adobe Fireworks.
Using IFrames in Adobe Dreamweaver
Follow along with this tutorial and learn how to create an IFrame on your website using Dreamweaver.

Document Your Happy Accidents

Sometimes our best creations happen by pure experimentation and accident. Sitting in front of a Photoshop file, you are 40 History States in, and then it happens—magic! You really want to be able to get back to that moment. To do so, make sure that you turn on the History Log checkbox in the General Preferences (Photoshop>Preferences>General [PC: Edit>Preferences>General]). You can save the information as metadata, as a separate text file, or both!