Continuing our exploration of Layers, Gaussian Blur and Blending Modes, Part 3 explores the approach that I prefer. In this article we explore a couple of additional ways of doing it, including the one I prefer. It can be more complex but it offers much more control.Variation 3 – Use a Selection Based on Color …
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Continuing our exploration of Layers, Gaussian Blur and Blending Modes, Part 2 takes a more complex approach. So what do we do if the basic approach doesn’t give you what you want.Variation 1 – Lighten the image first By lightening the image first, before the duplication step, we avoid the darkening of the image that …
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People are often looking for ways to give their images a different look in Photoshop. I find that the combination use of Layers, Gaussian Blur and Blending Modes can be a match made in Heaven. Part 1 takes the simple approach. The image before: If you think of some of the types and techniques of …
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This technique allows you to produce images that look like they are photographs of amazingly detailed models, yet are, in fact, images of the real world. Macro shots of real miniatures are characterized by a shallow depth of field, leading to areas of substantial blur in front of and behind the plane of focus. You …
In this review we look at the Power Retouche range of plug-ins for Photoshop and compatible applications Power Retouche publish a larger number (24 at last count) of Photoshop and compatible application plug-ins for photographers and those editing images. They can be bought individually or in one of two complete sets: in the cheaper they …
In our ongoing coverage of the CS3 Beta we now get to the main show, Photoshop. In this part, we examine Vanishing Point, Printing, PDF and Zoomify. Vanishing PointVanishing Point is now on the way to supporting multiple, connected planes with angle adjustments so that planes do not need to joint at 90 degrees. In …
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In our ongoing coverage of the CS3 Beta we now get to the main show, Photoshop. In this part, we examine Cloning, Healing, Performance, Blending Modes and Brightness/Contrast. Cloning and Healing The new Clone Source Palette is a great help and extends the functionality of cloning and healing in an efficient way. It puts nice …
In our ongoing coverage of the CS3 Beta we now get to the main show, Photoshop. In this part, we examine Auto Photomerge Auto PhotomergeThis new facility makes much use of the Align Selected Layers Based On Content and Blend Selected Layers Based On Content features to make the stitching or panoramas or mosaics easy. …
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In our ongoing coverage of the CS3 Beta we now get to the main show, Photoshop. In this part, we examine Auto Align, Quick Select and Refine Edge AlignAuto Align based on image content is a great tool for putting together mosaics (where you shoot overlapping images to build up a higher resolution image than …
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In our ongoing coverage of the CS3 Beta we now get to the main show, Photoshop. In this part, we examine Black and White. Black and White The Black and White conversion functionality that is now in Camera RAW is brought out into the Image > Adjustments menu. The Black and White adjustment allows you …
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