Changing Summer to Autumn in Photoshop or Lightroom
In this post I take an image taken in the Summer and transform it to one taken in the Autumn with just a few sliders in Adobe Camera Raw or Lightroom. [More]
Video Tutorial
Photoshop an Ink Drop Video Logo Effect
In this video I make a really effective ink-drop logo effect in less than 10 minutes! It may look complicated but there's nothing here that you probably don't already do with your still images.
As always I'd love to see what you do. [More]
Create a ‘Splinter’ or “Shattered’ Portrait Effect in Photoshop
Using selections and the arrow keys you can create this Splinter or Shattered effect in Photoshop in no time at all... and it's quite good fun too! [More]
Using Photoshop Selections to Add a Paint Splash Effect
In this video I step a little out of my comfort zone and create something 'arty'. Using selection techniques I add a splash effect obtained from two water splash images. [More]
HDR in Adobe Camera Raw 9
If you use Adobe Camera Raw as opposed to Lightroom, and there's still a few of us left, you'll love one of the updates to ACR. No more need to go to HDR pro or Photoshop to do panoramas, they're right here in our favourite editor; [More]
Vintage Portrait Effect with Photoshop
In this video, what's old is new. We'll look at the restoration process in reverse! We'll take a modern image, and explore ways to simulate the vintage look of vintage photographs.
While there are plug-ins that can do some of this work for you, I rather like the hand-crafted, unique results that you get when you experiment with different effects and techniques, and that's exactly what we'll do here. [More]
30 Second Photoshop – Colour Match Layers
Quickly match the color of your composite layers with this quick tip. [More]
Retouching Using Frequency Separation in Photoshop
In this video I do a spot of retouching using frequency separation in Photoshop. This is a great technique and can get some amazing results very quickly. [More]
Make A Composite From Video frames in Photoshop
In this video I use different frames from a video to make a single composite image. You may be surprised how easy it is! [More]
How to Add a Split Tone Effect in Photoshop CC
n this video tutorial, I'll show you how to apply simple and effective split tone effects to your images, using the built-in Photography Toning gradient maps in Adobe Photoshop. I'll also look at how you can customise the effects using the Gradient Editor and Opacity sliders. [More]
Map your Images with a Tracklog in Lightroom
Using a tracklog file generated by a smart phone or a dedicated GPS device, you can add location metadata to your photos with just a few clicks in Lightroom. [More]
Add Review Type Stars to a Movie Poster in Photoshop
Adding the credit block to a poster adds some authenticity to your poster but how about adding some reviews too. In this video i demonstrate how to easily create them using Photoshop Shape tools. [More]
A Beginners Guide to Photoshop Masks
Not sure about Photoshop Masks? In this video, first produced for our friends over at Fotolia I take a whistle stop tour and get you going with one of Photoshop's most powerful tools. [More]
Tilt-Shift in Photoshop and Photoshop Elements
Photoshop CC had a major upgrade to the Blur Gallery, among the additions was a new Tilt-Shift filter. This can make the effect really easy to make. In addition, Photoshop Elements also has a new way to make a Tilt-Shift effect, it's quick and easy but not quite so adaptable.
In this video I look at both methods and demonstrate the 'old school' manual way to create the effect for those with older versions of the software. [More]
Searching and Filtering Tricks in Lightroom 5
Lightroom 5 offers quite a few ways to make searching and filtering your images easy. In this video, we’ll take a look at a few of the hidden tools to make locating your images easier.
Do you want to locate just your videos? All the PSD files in a folder? Any virtual copies in a given folder or folders? These searching and filtering tricks will help you learn how to use the Filter Bar in Lightroom 5 to your best advantage. [More]
