If you own a digital SLR camera, ‘shoot raw’ is one of those phrases that you hear all the time, but what do Raw files give you that JPEG files can’t? The answer is: ‘quite a bit,’ and ben long tells us why.
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Tags are a great way to embellish your scrapbook layouts. They offer fun and simple ways to say something without a lot of the sappy journaling that many people cite as a turn-off to scrapbooking. The examples shown here are just a few of the ways you can add a little more pop to your pages.
Most folks don’t think about using filters in conjunction with text, but they are a great way to ‘texturize’ your prose. And with a layer mask, you can create beautifully distressed text that remains editable.
One of the keys to a great portrait is the eyes, which are often described as the windows to the soul. If that truly is the case, then it’s our job to make those windows crystal clear and sparkling.
Customizing the Info palette; keyboard shortcuts for quick fills; easier aligning when dragging layers; Elements’ Arrow tool; brush hardness via keyboard; Geometry Options settings
Here’s a quick way to make a simple chain brush that you can use in your scrapbook pages.
Create a multiple image layout that is perfect for a Mother’s Day gift or any other special occasion.
Let’s continue exploring the remaining blend modes: contrast, comparison and composite.
In this article, I’ll break down the four steps that I use on just about every photo to take it from good to great.
Do you admire those popular grungy backgrounds and wish you could make your own? Here’s an easy and fun technique that utilizes some of the many free brushes available online. In the process, we’ll also take advantage of two often-overlooked tools: dodge and burn.
Adobe’s Photoshop Express is a new online service designed to let you edit and share your photos with friends, family and the public at large (if you choose). While the service is in its early phases, it still shows a lot of potential. Let’s take a quick look at what express can do for you.
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