Project Photoshop Florida Bound!

That’s right…the NAPP east coast conference is in Orlando next year from March 30 to April 1! You’ll be receiving the official PSW brochure with the February issue of Photoshop User. When you see it you’ll know that our theme in 2011 is “Project Photoshop…The Feel. The Fashion.The Filter.” Yup, it’s a fashion industry theme that’s going to come alive during the Opening Ceremony. And just like the fashion industry, everyone is always looking for the next big thing in our industry too. So join us in Orlando and you’ll be “in the know” on the latest trends and techniques to keeping your work looking fresh. Early Bird deadline to save an extra $100 is February 25th – but it’s not too early to sign up today.

January 17th, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (2)

Free Digital Issue of Photoshop User

So our partners over at Dell are offering a free Zinio issue of the most recent 100 Hot Tips issue of Photoshop User Magazine. All you have to do is fill out short registration and you can download the issue to any mobile device that supports the Zinio app.

The magazine features in-depth Photoshop tutorials written by the most talented photographers, designers, and leading authors in the industry. You’ll find the latest tips, tricks, insider secrets, and techniques as well as industry news, product reviews, and other cool stuff in every issue. A special section covering Adobe Lightroom is also included in each issue. Its editor-in-chief is Scott Kelby, the world’s bestselling computer and technology book author worldwide and founder of NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals). Photoshop User is the official publication of NAPP with annual subscriptions only available to NAPP members.

To get your free digital Zinio issue now, click here.

January 12th, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (4)

A New Seminar Season

All of us over at Kelby Training Live have been working on a whole new series of live training seminars that are gearing up later this month. Dave Cross and I have collaborated on a brand new tour called The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Power Tour. This is a full day of tricks and techniques that will have you using Photoshop to its fullest potential. We even cover the newest features in CS5 like Refine Edge, Content-Aware Fill, and 3D. This is not just a day of showing how these features work but we go beyond that and show real-world practical applications used by professionals everywhere. Dave Cross will be kicking off the tour on January 26, 2011 in Oklahoma City, OK then I will be in San Antonio, TX on January 31, 2011.

Also Ben Willmore is rolling out a new tour. This one is called Photography & Photoshop CS5: From Focused to Finished. This full day of training will help you get a firm grasp on the latest Photoshop and photography techniques needed to create stunning images. If you have ever seen been teach then you know you will learn something. This man bleeds Photoshop skills!

In addition Scott Kelby will be continuing his Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographers and Lightroom LIVE tours with an updated curriculum and a few other surprises. It’s going to be an exciting year. Make you you bookmark this site and keep checking as we will surely be in a city near you soon.

January 6th, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

Photoshop World Registration Now Open

Yes, it is that time again. Time to start thinking about Photoshop World, which will take place March 30 to April 1, 2011 in Orlando,Fl. This is perhaps my most favorite thing of the year. So much fun with so many interesting people. Anyone who’s been will tell you it’s a really good time. Now remember to take advantage of the early bird registration which will save you $100 off the full conference registration. The who’s-who of Photoshop instructors from around the globe converge for 3 days of insane Photoshop training. Just click the here to get the full scoop! Hope to see you there!

January 6th, 2011 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

NAPP Image of the Week

It’s that time of the week again. We have a new collection of images featured on the NAPP Member Portfolio Page. A big congrats to Rich Frollini for being featured this week as image of the week. (Pictured here.) No to mention those recognized as image of the week. Big shout outs to Christine Kapler, John T, Christine Szeredy, Michael Baxter, David Rogers, and Roy OBrien. As usual, a stunning collection of images. Some of the many hundreds of image in the member portfolio. If you’re a NAPP member, get your portfolio page together now. Many a photographer and designer have reaped rewards for the exposure on this page. It just might land you that next freelance gig. Again, you never know. Have a great weekend!

December 17th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (5)

Missed the NAPP-A-THON? No Problem…

You can catch encore showings of last night’s live event all day today until 7PM. You can also still win prizes by registering and tuning in. We had a lot of fun goofing off on the set last night doing tutorials, showing past Photoshop World movies, and Scott even did a live model shoot right inside the photo studio. Don’t miss the fun. Here’s the link. Oh and share this link with anyone you know who isn’t yet a NAPP member.

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

NAPP-A-THON LIVE TONIGHT!

So are you a NAPP member? If so, do you know someone who isn’t that might want to be or maybe should be? Then grab your friends and come join me and the rest of the Photoshop Guys for a special 3-Hour NAPP-A-THON Live tonight December 9, 2010 from 7-10 PM EST. Ever wanted to know what we do and how much fun we have here at NAPP HQ coming up with all the great content you see in the magazines, at live events, and on the member website? Then you don’t want to miss this. The event is free so register now!

The NAPP-A-THON will be a mixture of live segments, Adobe® Photoshop® training, video tutorials taken directly from the NAPP member website (never before seen by the public) and various humor-filled videos from the NAPP archives. Most of the archived footage was created for special events (like the Photoshop World conference) or aired only once for a specific occasion.

Viewers who pre-register for the free event will also be entered into prize drawings for NAPP memberships and Photoshop World conference tickets. Pre-registration is not required to watch the free event but it is encouraged. Viewers are also invited to chime in with questions or comments on the live blog that will be running simultaneously during the event.

December 9th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

NAPP Image of the Week

Be sure to jump on over to the NAPP member portfolio page and check out this week’s Image of the Week and Editor’s Choice images. Once again NAPP Executive Director Larry Becker allowed me to sit in on selecting the images this week. As usual, it was very hard to narrow down to just a few images because there is just an insane amount of awesome work in there. This week though we congratulate Paul Bartell for winning Image of the Week with his really impressive composite image (pictured here). Very creative combination of images. Also a big props to Clinton Ferrara, Glyn Dewis, Dennis Brown, Harry E. Pherson, Blue, and Wayne Murphy for being selected for Editor’s Choice. You can see these images along with other artists and photographers work in the NAPP member portfolios by clicking here. Enjoy!

December 3rd, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Special Holiday Package From onOne & NAPP

You can get one of the best deals of the year, a package valued at $600 for only $349.95. It’s the award-winning Perfect Photo Suite 5.5 ($499.95 value) from onOne Software – seven products in one that will save you hours of time enhancing photos, plus a 1-year NAPP membership or renewal ($99 value). Offer ends December 8th – so act now.

Check out NAPP’s own RC Concepcion as he covers the benefits of the Perfect Photo Suite and get more product details here.

November 30th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

D-Town Live Hits The Big Apple!

Ready for a little inspiration and education? Don’t miss a LIVE one-hour episode of D-Town TV this Monday, November 29 with Matt Kloskowski and Larry Becker from the B&H store in New York City.

Tune in from 2:30-3:30 pm EST to learn some hot digital photography tips while getting a one-of-a-kind tour of the B&H store, where you’ll get a look at the hottest lighting, lenses, cameras and printers available today.

Matt Kloskowski shares a pre-processing tip in Photoshop, and Scott Kelby shows you a special studio tip using one light. Then it’s off to Larry Becker highlighting some economical, yet high quality, alternative light stands and tripods.

Plus, you’ll get to ask questions and chat live with Matt and Larry, as well as have the chance to win free B&H gift cards!

Click here for more information.

November 29th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (1)