NAPP Member Exclusive Live Webcast Tomorrow!

Join Pete Collins and Corey Barker for a special Live October Photoshopfest webcast exclusively for NAPP members Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 4:00 PM EST. That’s tomorrow. Come join the fun as they share tips and tricks and just all kinds of cool stuff you can do in Photoshop. Now if you are not a NAPP member there is time to join so you can catch the show! Just go to PhotoshopUser.com and discover this world of Photoshop awesomeness! As for the show, tune in and see what happens when Corey and Pete attempt to wrestle a Polar bear!

October 26th, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

Season Finale of PhotoshopUser TV

The season finale of PhotoshopUser Tv posted this week. We are taking a four-week break from the show, but we’ll be back in November with new episodes. In the meantime, visit KelbyTV and check out all of the back episodes of PhotoshopUserTV, along with LayersTV, D-Town TV, The Grid, and much more. And it’s all free!

October 20th, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

In Case You Missed Them

Kelby Media Group is publishing a lot of great tutorial content in a variety of areas. Here are some of the ones you may have missed.

NAPP
NAPP is an organization dedicated to teaching people how to improve their use of Photoshop. Membership includes 10 issues of PhotoshopUser Magazine, access to hundreds of discounts, and access to the members-only website, with thousands of tutorials and product reviews, updated with new content every week. Here are a couple examples of tutorials at PhotoshopUser.com:

Funky Background Generator
This video tutorial teaches how build creative background graphics.

Adding Magic Light to Photos
Photographers don’t have to wait for the magic hour to take photos. This written tutorial shows them how to add magic light in Photoshop.

For more information about the benefits of membership in NAPP, visit this page.

LayersMagazine.com

The content at LayersMagazine.com covers all applications in the Adobe Creative Suite. At Layers, visitors learn about all of the new tools and capabilities in the latest versions of the Create Suite. Stop by the site and find tutorials about Photoshop, Flash, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and more. All of it for free. Click here to see some of the content that LayersMagazine.com has to offer.

Creative Exploration in Photoshop
Open up an image in Photoshop, then explore what kinds of things can be done with tools like lasso, refine edge, layer masks, fill colors, and blend modes.

Creating Quick Graphic Elements in Adobe Illustrator
Follow along with Corey as he shows Illustrator designers how to create some quick graphic elements using Illustrator’s new Width tool, the rotate tool, and keyboard shortcuts.

October 18th, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

Get up to Speed on Google+ for Photogs!

Scott Kelby, Matt Kloskowski, and RC Concepcion have produced a new special video discussing the basics of getting up and running on Google+. Whether you are a photographer or even a designer and want to get the most out of this powerful social outlet then you definitely don’t want to miss this. I know for some it seems silly to add yet another social network to your bookmark folder but I have to admit I was reluctant as well but if you want your work to be seen then these are the steps that are necessary to make that happen. Like it or not, the social world is evolving and expanding at an alarming rate. To be on the cutting edge you must use the cutting edge tools. Click here to view this special presentation now!

October 11th, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

The New Bad Boy in Town!

Tablet users assemble! Wacom has introduced the newest Cintiq model. The Cintiq 24HD boasts a whole new design all the way from the ground up. First it has an ultra-wide 24 inch screen, fully customizable touch rings and express keys, and a newly redesigned easel stand that will more easily fold down into a comfortable drawing position. Why tell you when you can see it for your self. Click here to see it in action and click here for more info on the device itself. Even a non-tablet user would have to agree, that’s pretty cool!

September 14th, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (8)

Photoshop Wars Vegas Style!

As you know we are less than two weeks from the superbowl of Photoshop events: Photoshop World in Las Vegas. Every time we are in Vegas it is such a blast. Lots of fun and networking with like-minded creative people and the best collection of Photoshop and photography instructors anywhere. Speaking of instructors, there is an event at PSW that you do not want to miss. This year iStockPhoto.com is sponsoring Photoshop Wars. See the best Photoshop instructors in the world battle it out as they go mind-to-mind in an all out design grudge match. OK, I built that up a bit too much but not only will you see the instructors go at it, you will have a chance to flex your design muscles against another Photoshop guru. Think you got what it takes? (Oh, and you have to do it in front of a large crowd.) Click here for more info and come join us and see the pixels fly! Remember if you are not attending the event you can get a Expo day pass by going and registering here.

August 23rd, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (4)

Are You Following the Photoshop Guys?

Hey everyone! Corey here just wanting to know if you are following the Photoshop Guys on Twitter or Facebook? If not then what are you waiting for? We are all very active in the social networking world and we are constantly sharing updates, tips, giveaways, inspirational stuff, and sometimes just plain silliness. You especially want to follow Scott Kelby because he is always sharing greta info in addition to fabulous giveaways like camera gear, books, DVDs, and even passes to his seminar tour! Click to follow Scott on Twitter and Facebook.

Also don’t forget to check the rest of the Photoshop Guys pages as well: Matt Kloskowski, RC Concepcion, Dave Cross, Pete Collins, and myself all have Twitter and Facebook pages where we are sharing exclusive info, tips, and giveaways as well.

To follow click on the links below:
Matt Kloskowski: Facebook | Twitter
Corey Barker: Facebook | Twitter
Dave Cross: Facebook | Twitter
RC Concepcion: Facebook | Twitter
Pete Collins: Facebook | Twitter

August 2nd, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (8)

PSW Early Bird Deadline Closes In!

If you are planning on attending Photoshop World in Las Vegas next month and you have not registered yet you only have 5 more days to take advantage of the early bird discount which saves you $100 of the full conference registration and that extra cash can really help, especially in Vegas! Be sure to check out the list of instructors and the class schedule as you will not find a better collection of world class instructors anywhere. Not only is there a ridiculous amount of stuff to learn but it also a lot of fun. Hoep to see you there. Click here for more info!

August 1st, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (1)

Join my Beginners Workshop at PSW!

Photoshop World Las Vegas will get here before you know it and if you are planning on attending you will definitely want to take advantage of the early bird discount off the full registration fee. The early bird deadline is August 5 and will save you $100 off the cost of the conference. What can you do with that extra $100. Well you could throw it down on the roulette table or perhaps take in a show on the strip or if you are new to Photoshop then you can register for my Photoshop for Beginners PreCon Workshop. We will spend 4 fun hours getting through the basics of getting up to speed in Photoshop. By the end you will be able to jump right in and get to work on your images. Not to mention I have a number of other sessions I will be teaching throughout the conference including classes on Hollywood effects, design effects, 3D, and much more. Also check out the Photoshop World site for info on all the world-class instructors that will be teaching there as well. This event is the Super Bowl of Photoshop events and is not to be missed. Click here for more info and we hope to see you there!

July 7th, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

NAPP Refer a Friend!

In case you haven’t heard, NAPP has a pretty sweet new referral program that’s just launched. You earn rewards for each of the first five people you refer and then some serious stuff for 10, 15 and 20 referrals. The prize for referring just one person is a $25 gift certificate to The Official NAPP Gear store! Check out all of the details of the program here. If you already participate in the referral program your custom link will still work. If you’re new to the referral program, you just need to head over to the referral page, grab your link, and start sharing it with friends, family, and colleagues.

June 24th, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)