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Photoshop World Not Far Away!!!!

September 11th, 2009 | Corey Barker

Hi gang!!! Well I hope we are all set to have a good weekend. I just wanted to share a couple things.
First thing is Photoshop World. It’s getting close. That’s right we are just over a couple weeks away from 3 days (4 if you count pre-con day) of nothing but Photoshop Madness in Las Vegas. Photoshop+Las Vegas=AWESOME!!!! I am very excited this time around because Dave Cross and I are hosting a new pre-con called Shoot, Design, Print: Creating a Movie Poster from Start to Finish. This is the type of class I would pay top dollar for because we don’t just give you the images, you will shoot them right in the classroom with a live model and then work those into a cool movie poster design right inside Photoshop. It’s essentially a full design workflow from start to finish. I also have a new session called Exploring 3D where we will have some fun with the new 3D features in Photoshop CS4 Extended. Also reprising my Illustrator Down & Dirty Tricks, as well as Photoshop for Designers. I also have may have a special little presentation in the Expo, but that will be a surprise. Click here for more info on Photoshop World and go here to see a full class list.

Also don’t forget to check out the other events at Photoshop World like the Tech Expo. Always showcase of the coolest stuff out there. The Expo is even open to the public for one whole day. Click here for more info on getting a free expo pass. Then there is the big after hours party featuring Big Electric Cat which is always a blast. Not to mention Midnight Madness. This is just two hours of silliness!!! No training! No Photoshop! Just fun, games, give-aways, and big laughs for all. Also did I mention that some of the best Photoshop instructors in the world will be there as well. This is the time to have all your questions answered. Even I manage to corner a few instructors and pick their brains on techniques and such. Networking, baby!!! It’s all there!!!! Hope to see you there. Viva Las Vegas!!!!!

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Monday News Bites

September 8th, 2009 | Corey Barker

Well…it’s Monday and I have just a few quick bits of new this morning:

So You Think You Can Teach Photoshop
If that is the case then it is time to get started on putting together you own presentation for a new contest hosted by Photoshop User Magazine and the NAPP. All you need to do is put together video tutorial of your own demonstrating your ability to teach Photoshop effectively. The video shouldn’t be more than 5-6 minutes. That sounds like a lot for a video tut, but it isn’t. Don’t show off by making it overly complex. Just demo your teaching effectiveness and you should be fine. You can go here for more info and good luck.

Free Webinar From Bogen
Bogen Imaging will be hosting a free online webinar in September 18. This free event is titled Capturing the Brilliance of Fall and is basically a roundtable discussion with Adam Barker on getting the most out shooting fall foliage. We all know how beautiful and colorful the fall colors can be and you want to capture that the best way possible. This discussion can certainly help. Find out more and register here.

Hey NAPP Members…
If you are planning to attend Photoshop World in Las Vegas and haven’t registered yet, then you still have a chance to save some cash even though the early bird deadline has passed. Just go to the NAPP member home page and get your code for a $50 discount. Not a NAPP member you say. Then waste not another minute and check this out!

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In Charlotte Today…

September 1st, 2009 | Corey Barker

Today I am in lovely Charlotte, NC to present the Down & Dirty Tour. For those of you that are signed up to attend, I hope you are looking forward to a great day of tips and techniques because you will want to try these out the second you get home. It’s going to be a lot of fun and hopefully a bit educational or is it maybe very educational and little fun. Either way you are bound to get something out of it. For those of you that are not in the Charlotte area, be sure to check out the Kelby Training Live site for upcoming dates. Between Jack Davis and myself we are bound to get close to where you are soon. Until then, keep experimenting and have fun!!!

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Off to Orlando, but first…

August 28th, 2009 | Corey Barker

I just wanted to wish everyone a great weekend. I am off to Orlando today to watch Scott Kelby present the Down & Dirty Tricks Tour. I may even have a little surprise myself. So if you are attending today, I shall see you there! Anyway, I digress! I wanted to make you aware of some important news bits:

Save The Day Contest

Don’t forget about the new “How Photoshop CS4 Saved The Day” contest hosted by Layers Magazine. All you do is submit your story on how Photoshop CS4 (and CS3) played a critical roll in helping you gain a new client or perhaps saved you from losing client or something like that. Share your story and become eligible for a weekly prize package which would qualify you for the grand prize!!! For more info on the contest and prize packages go here.

Photoshop World Early Bird Registration Ends Today

You have until midnight tonight to save $100 OFF the full conference pass for Photoshop World in Las Vegas, NV on October 1-3. If you’re planning on attending, this would be the time to register. Hey, if you’re still having trouble convincing the boss don’t forget to check this out. Again you have until midnight so you have time…but not much!!!

Back with you guys next week! Have a great weekend!!!

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More Down & Dirty Coming!!!

August 18th, 2009 | Corey Barker

We have some upcoming dates for the Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty tour coming up fast. First we have the great Jack Davis bringing the tour to Arlington, TX on Friday, August 21. (That’s this Friday so if you plan on attending, get registered quickly.) Also Scott Kelby will be bringing the tour to Orlando, FL on August 28, and I will be in Charlotte, NC on September 2. All of these events are filling up quickly so don’t miss out. It a full day of nothing but Photoshop awesomeness!!!! No photography here, this is day jam packed with some of the coolest Photoshop design and effects techniques around. Does that mean a photographer will get nothing out of it? Certainly not. This is a day for anyone who wants to get a little more creative with there images and designs. There’s something for everyone! You can get more info and register today by clicking here.

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Convince Your Boss To Let You Go To Photoshop World!

August 10th, 2009 | Corey Barker

In this economic climate so many people are just doing what they can to keep their jobs. Some are more interested in advancing themselves in their field to better their business and continue to grow, not just sustain. Of course these days the last thing a lot of people want to do is go and ask their boss for money. Well NAPP has managed to put together a small proposal that you can present to your boss to convince him or her to send you to Photoshop World in October. This customizable letter is great way to get your boss’s attention and let them know how important to the company such a small investment can be. So if you are really wanting to attend the largest and most popular Photoshop conference anywhere, then you really have no excuse to at least try. Click here to get the get the customizable letter. Simply copy and paste into an email or Word and cater it your company and send it off. Good Luck!!! Hop to see you there.

Also keep in mind you have until August 28 to take advantage of the early bird special which will save $100 off the conference admission

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Two Awesome New Contests!!!

August 4th, 2009 | Corey Barker

When people ask me what they can do to make themselves more visible. I simply tell them to enter and win contests of any kind! It’s a great way to get exposure and fine-tune your craft. No to mention, heaping the great rewards of cool super cool prizes.

With that, there are two great contest under way right now and both have some super cool prizes!!

Shoot on the Sidelines with Scott & Mike
The first contest is a new sports photography contest over at Scott Kelby’s blog called “Shoot on the Sidelines with Scott and Mike”. This is a brilliant new contest devised by Scott and famed sports photographer Mike Olivella. This contest is absolutely incredible! Remember what I mentioned earlier about getting exposure and fine-tuning your craft? Well this contest is does both! Because the prize itself is a gem of an experience! I don’t think anybody can explain the details better than Scott himself. Click here to hear Scott explain all the details of this new contest in this exclusive video.

How Photoshop CS4 Saved the Day
The next contest is a new contest hosted by Layers Magazine and its’s called “How Photoshop CS4 Saved The Day”. What they are looking for is you to share you or your company’s experience with how Photoshop played a vital role in “saving the day”.

From the contest page: Click here to go directly.
“..We want to hear from you how Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 saved the day. [Insert soundtrack of Mighty Mouse theme song.] And we want to give away cool stuff. LOTS of cool stuff. (We want a lot.)

So here’s the deal ….

Tell us about a time you were in a jam — perhaps a project was tanking faster than the Titanic or it was on you to wow a client back into the fold — and you used Photoshop CS4 to pull through. We want to know about it. Basically, we’re looking for creative solutions to everyday challenges. You know … all those “I pulled it off again!” victories you get from working in a creative industry.”

I have certainly experience numerous occasions where Photoshop was there the save me. Now your success story can be a vital role in taking your skills to the next level. Sounds awesome!!, Huh? You can get the full details and enter the contest here.

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Outrageous 3D is Live!!!

July 29th, 2009 | Corey Barker

My newest and most highly anticipated online course: Outrageous 3D with Photoshop CS4 Extended is now live at the Kelby Online Training site. This course takes an extreme approach to 3D in Photoshop by demonstrating some of the most outside-of-the-box techniques around. As a designer, I’m always striving to take advantage of all tools available in Photoshop. With the addition of 3D in Photoshop Extended, there’s a whole new world of untapped possibilities. The best part is you don’t have to be a 3D expert to use the tools effectively. The course takes you through the basics of 3D in Photoshop and then moves into more advanced techniques as the course progresses. By the end, you’ll have the know-how to implement eye-popping 3D into your work immediately like in the graphic above. Find out more about the course by visiting the Kelby Training site. Have Fun, Be Creative!

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Down & Dirty Coming to Indianapolis

July 24th, 2009 | Corey Barker

If you live in or around the Indianapolis area, mark your calendars because in a few weeks I will be bringing the Photoshop CS4 Down & Dirty seminar tour to your area on August 10. I am super excited to continue the seminar tour especially in one of the few cities I have yet to visit. This is a full day of nothing but Photoshop awesomeness!! We will explore techniques that will allow you to create jaw-dropping effects made so popular in tv, movies, and magazines. Perhaps even a few surprises along the way. Don’t miss out as these events have been selling out fast. You can register for the event and get more info including prices, show materials, and future seminar dates by checking out the Kelby Training Live site. We are constantly adding new cities to the tour so keep checking back for a seminar near you. Have a great weekend!!!

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Photo Walk: Was yours as interesting as mine?

July 20th, 2009 | Corey Barker

Did everyone enjoy their photo walks? I must say it was rather interesting here in Tampa. I woke and was gearing up to leave and noticed that it was raining. Which is all too typical here in the summer, but a damper when if you are going to walk around outside for a few hours. However in true Florida style, the rain lasted just a few minutes and the sun came out. I finally made it to the walk site and met up with Matt who was rallying the walkers. I decided to give myself an assignment this time around. I thought it would be a good idea to mainly shoot textures. Being a designer and artist I can always use textures and patterns for whatever. Once I geared my brain to seek out textures, they just popped up everywhere. I wanted to share this because it was an extremely interesting observation experiment. When you out shooting you are looking for that great shot but it’s interesting when you narrow the focus of what you are looking for. By concentrating on textures, I found myself noticing things I never would have considered. When you are out shooting, most tend to look at the whole scene rather than the small details or parts that make the whole. By focusing on a specific aspect and employing some creative thinking you can achieve something very interesting. For instance, a drainage grate on the street is nothing exciting, but if you move in closer and concentrate on the shapes and patterns as they are cropped in your viewfinder. You will see elegant patterns emerge that you didn’t see before. Try it! It really is quiet interesting.

Ultimately I had a great time and got to meet some very interesting people along the way. I will be using some of my discoveries in upcoming tutorials right here on Planet so stay tuned? Again, would to here how your walk went and perhaps see some interesting images.

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