Video Tutorial Updates!

Exclusive NAPP Member Updates
Well ladies and gentleman I have a number of video tutorial updates to call your attention to. First for you NAPP members we have an exclusive video from author and Photoshop World instructor Lesa Snider. Lesa talks a little about HDR Toning in Photoshop CS5 and how to get started with it by going through the basic functions and then on to creating interesting effect with presets. Also I have a new exclusive member tutorial on getting creative compositions by masking images with text. NAPP members click here to go directly to member page. Not a member? Click here to find out more.

Exclusive Planet and Layers Tutorials
Also check out an all new tutorial right here on Planet Photoshop. Just click the Tutorials button at the top of the page. This week we explore some texture effects and nondestructively enhance the texture with layer masks and layer styles.

Did you know you can get the latest news, reviews, and updates for the rest of the Creative Suite over at the Layers Magazine website? This site is updated daily with a new tutorial or review everyday. Me and some of the other Photoshop guys always have something new over there. Check it out!

September 20th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

New Image of the Week at NAPP Portfolios

Well if you remember last week I did a post about the image of the week over at the NAPP member portfolio site. Every week a few select images are chosen that show outstanding photography or Photoshop skills and posted to the main portfolio pages. This week we have some really great picks by some really talented folks. This week’s Image of the Week was awarded to Dennis Ramos for Pepper Splash (pictured above). Also chosen as Editor’s Choice picks were Tracy Berry, Mindy, Steven Lee, Blue, Iain Mackenzie, and Stephen Wallace. Good job to all. Click here to see all images.

Remember if you are a NAPP member you can create your on portfolio page to display your work. Who knows, you’re work just might be selected to be Image of the Week.

September 16th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

NAPP Exclusive Webcast this Friday!

Attention all NAPP members! The NAPP’s very own RC Concepcion will be presenting a live webcast on Friday, September 17, 2010. In this session RC will discuss taking your images online and the processes involved with building a functional portfolio page. This event will be at NOON EST this Friday so mark that calendar. Again, this is a NAPP member exclusive event. If you are NOT a NAPP member, click here for more information.

September 15th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Things to Make You Go “Oh!”: The Crop Tool

It never ceases to amaze me as to how many people work with Photoshop day in and day out and STILL find things that will make them go “Wow, I didn’t know that that was there!”  Instead of working with something from start to finish, I wanted to just jump back and remind of things that are out there and keep it short and sweet.  Today’s focus? The Crop Tool!

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September 14th, 2010 | RC | Blog | Comments (0)

Down & Dirty Tour Headed to Covington, KY

Mark your calendars! I will be bringing the Photoshop Down & Dirty Tricks tour to Covington, KY this Friday, September 17, 2010. Still a few seats available for this full day of Photoshop fun. We will be exploring numerous ways you can utilize Photoshop to get more creative with your photography and design work. Whether you are a photographer, designer, artist, or someone who just wants to learn cool stuff in Photoshop, this day is for you. Click here for more information and to register now. Hope to see you there!

September 14th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

New Tutorial with Larry Becker

Today we have exclusive tutorial form NAPP’s Executive Director Larry Becker. Of the numerous hats Larry wears here at NAPP HQ, one of them is of course being a die hard Photoshop user. Larry enjoys the exhilaration of discovering something new and exciting techniques in Photoshop. Like all Photoshop users, he has a unique approach to his work and has a lot of really productive tips for beginners all the way to advanced users. Today we are excited to present a new video tutorial on using Content Aware with the Spot Healing Brush. Click here to view now. Also keep checking back here every day as we will have more news, updates, and special guest tutorials from Larry and other featured guests. Stay tuned…

September 13th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

NAPP Member Site Updates

So, today is the day when we release all new tutorials over at the NAPP member’s site. I thought I would start showing them to all of you that aren’t NAPP members yet so that you can see what you have all been missing. There are hundreds of exclusive NAPP members tutorials produced by all the Photoshop guys including tutorials by guest authors as well. Not to mention all the other cool stuff that is available to you as a NAPP member. This week Matt Kloskowski shows you how to composite an image inside a word cloud. Also Dave Cross has a cool technique for using the Pixel Bender plug-in from Adobe. Available for free at Adobe Labs. Again these are exclusive NAPP member tutorials so if you are a NAPP member click here and bask in the awesomeness of Photoshop. What’s that? Not a member? Then click here to find out more about becoming a member and all the cools things that come with your membership.

September 10th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Planet Presents: NAPP Image of the Week

So we thought we would shake things up around here at Planet Photoshop by bringing you up-to-date not just with general industry news but also what’s happening over at the mother ship site. I am, of course, speaking about the NAPP Member site. If you are a NAPP member you are no doubt aware of the invaluable resource this site is. If you are not a member then stay tuned. We are going to be bringing you updates from other sources involved with NAPP to give you a taste of what’s happening in the NAPP world. We will have news and tutorials from the Photoshop guys themselves and other stuff form NAPP’s Executive Director Larry Becker plus much more!

Speaking of Larry, one of his many duties and NAPP Director is coordinating the NAPP Image of the week. All NAPP members can create their own portfolio page hosted by the NAPP. This is a chance for members to show off their work to other members. Every week Larry goes through and selects a several images to be judged for image of the week. This week we want to congratulate Scott Micale for being selected for image of the week (Pictured Above). Six other photographer’s images were selected for Editor’s Choice. They are John Maynard, Glenda Cherry, Julie Fennell, Sara Wall, John Steele, and Cindy McDaniel. A big congrats to all you for producing such inspiring images. You can view these images and more by visiting the NAPP portfolio page by clicking here.

Click here for more information on becoming a NAPP member.

September 10th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (0)

Want to Win an iPad? Of course you do…

The National Association of Photoshop Professionals is hosting a new iPad giveaway. All you have to do is go here and fill out the form to enter your chance to win. It couldn’t be simpler. Oh and you must enter by September 20, 2010 so don’t wait. It will just take a couple of minutes to enter. Oh yeah and it is FREE to enter. Good Luck!

September 8th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (3)

FREE Expo Passes at Photoshop World

Want to get a small taste of what Photoshop World is all about? If you find yourself in the Las Vegas area on Thursday, September 2 or Friday September 3 you can get a free pass to the Photoshop World Tech Expo at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. You will have access to vendors demonstrating the very latest technologies, bonus expo hall classes, mingle around with instructors and attendees. All for free. The pass however will not get you access to the class sessions. If interested you will need to sign up here to get your pass. Come join us and have fun!

August 26th, 2010 | Corey Barker | Blog | Comments (1)