Photoshop Quicktips: Layer Effects and Layer Comping

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:36:23 -0400

This excerpt from Total Training reviews the myriad of Layer Style and Effects available in Photoshop CS4. These Layer-based tools are simple and easy to use and can add greatly to the final impact of your overall artwork. The second half of this tutorial covers Layer Comps which are a great way to save and recall various revision steps from your projects workflow. Visit <a href=http://www.totaltraining.com/>Total Training</a> for more tutorials. New to CS4? Download a free copy <a href="http://twurl.cc/dsg" target="_blank">here</a>.

Photoshop Quicktips: Work Paths

Mike Raffensperger — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:08:33 -0400

Work paths are vector based tools with a variety of uses. They can be set up for quick and easy editing of targeted edits, mask definitions, and more. In this Quicktip, ZIO Pro's Matthew Hendershot sets up a work path and illustrates its functions as one of Photoshop's most powerful editing tools. New to CS4? Download a free copy <a href="http://twurl.cc/dsg" target="_blank">here</a>.

Photoshop Quicktips: Layer Masks

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:58:08 -0400

A layer mask allows manipulation of the viewable areas of a layer nondestructively, allowing for complex affecting and adjustment control for images. In this Quicktip, ZIO Pro's Matthew Hendershot demonstrates the process of setting up a simple layer mask, along with some of its common controls and editing options. New to CS4? Download a free copy <a href="http://twurl.cc/dsg" target="_blank">here</a>.

Photoshop Quicktips: Lightroom Web Photo Gallery

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:22:12 -0400

ZIO Producer Matthew Hendershot reviews the general workflow of creating HTML and Flash photo galleries in Photoshop Lightroom 2. New to CS4? Download a free copy <a href="http://twurl.cc/dsg" target="_blank">here</a>.

Photoshop Quicktips: Adjustment Layers (transcribed)

Matthew Hendershot — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:19:14 -0400

Photoshop Quicktips – Adjustment Layers

Adjustment layers allow users to make color and tonal adjustments to an image non-destructively, meaning no permanent changes are made to pixel values. The adjustments are stored in the Adjustment layer itself and then applied to the layers below it. At any time an adjustment layer can be discarded, restoring the original image.

Photoshop Quicktips: Adjustment Layers

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:21:18 -0500

<a href=http://www.zoom-in.com/partners/adobe>Click here for a FREE ZIO Pro Photoshop Training DVD.</a> Shipped right to your door – absolutely FREE! (Limited Time Offer. Please allow 4 - 6 weeks for delivery. Offer only valid for Domestic US. Complete business contact information required to qualify.) ZIO Producer Matthew Hendershot demonstrates the functionality of Adjustment Layers, a non-destructive tone and color adjustment tool made even more powerful and easy to use in Photoshop CS4. New to CS4? Download a free copy <a href="http://twurl.cc/dsg" target="_blank">here</a>.

Photoshop Quicktips: Actions

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:49:45 -0500

ZIO Producer Matthew Hendershot uses a photo preparation example to explain one of the most powerful automation tools Photoshop CS4 has to offer, the Actions Pane. New to CS4? Download a free copy <a href="http://twurl.cc/dsg" target="_blank">here</a>.

Photoshop Quicktips: Text Effects

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:36:29 -0500

Learn how you can use various text effects in Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Photoshop Quicktips: Lightroom Presets

Mike Raffensperger — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:57:58 -0500

ZIO Producer Matthew Hendershot guides you through the process of setting up and using presets in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. Presets can be used to enhance photography workflows by quickly and easily applying targeted corrections to sets of images with similar color grading needs, all with a single click. New to CS4? Download a free copy <a href="http://twurl.cc/dsg" target="_blank">here</a>.

Photoshop CS4 Quicktips: Save For Web

Mike Raffensperger — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:50:19 -0500

Learn how to create web optimized graphics in Photoshop CS4. New to CS4? Download a free copy <a href="http://twurl.cc/dsg" target="_blank">here</a>. Enjoy this training? <a href="http://www.zoom-in.com/products/adobe-photoshop-cs4-extended-essentials"> Purchase the FULL Adobe Photoshop CS4 Course on DVD here</a> [view:episode_grid=4=photoshop-quicktips]