In the above video, Adobe’s Julieanne Kost shows us how to create composites using these three image blending techniques in Photoshop. It’s a short video but these are great techniques for working with layers and masks, along with good references to shortcut keys to make your workflow more efficient.
How to Cut Out Hair from a Busy Background in Photoshop
There’s no easy way to cut out hair from a very busy background; however, there are definitely doable processes that produce solid results. Check out the above video from PiXimperfect as he walks you through how to get the best results with the help of a Wacom tablet.
How to Auto-Select the Targeted Adjustment Tool in Photoshop
I love finding shortcuts for working with software like Photoshop, Premiere and the like. Anything that saves me time and mouse-clicks is a big win in my book. Check out the above short video for a quick tip on setting up auto-select for the targeted adjustment tool across several adjustment layers in Photoshop. All those clicks add up over time.
Create Colorful Contrast with 2 Special Blend Modes in Photoshop
Check out the above video from PiXimperfect in which you can learn how to use the “Color Burn” and “Color Dodge” blend modes together in Photoshop to boost the shadows and the highlights along with adding a punch of color to it.
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Video: The BEST Way to Sharpen Portraits in Photoshop
Check out the above Phlearn video with Aaron Nace as he shows us his technique with high pass filter and layer masks to sharpen portraits in Photoshop.
GoPro HERO5 and HERO6 Timelapse Guide: Shooting, Processing and Accessories
The GoPro HERO5 and HERO6 are the current flagship action cameras in the market. While there are many knockoffs in the market, GoPro continues to have a strong brand presence as the premier action cam.
For a quick overview of the similarities and differences, both cameras capture 4K and have nearly identical external construction. The devil is in the details though and the HERO6, of course, edges out the spec sheet of the HERO5.
Both cameras feature a 12MP sensor for capturing still images in JPG and RAW formats. The HERO6 adds a more capable HDR mode than the HERO5.
On the video side, the HERO6 gives you 4K/60p/50p capture in H.265 (HERO5 offers up to 4K/30p in H.264) and 1080/240p (compared to the HERO5 at 1080/120p).
While I use a GoPro for videos on occasion, I probably get more use out of the built-in timelapse functions – especially since GoPro started building the LCD into the cameras with the HERO4 Silver. Of course, both the HERO5 and HERO6 have a great touchscreen setup with more intuitive control.
I find the LCD to be critical for my use of setting up a timelapse shoot. For one, it’s on the camera and I don’t have to fiddle with connecting my phone wirelessly through the GoPro app. Additionally, I save battery life by being able to leave the WiFi turned off. The built-in LCD is a standard feature now and is even included on the most recent reissue of the basic GoPro HERO.
In-Camera Timelapse Options
There are a couple different ways to capture timelapse images with the GoPro HERO5 and HERO6: [Read more…]
4 Ways to Copy Develop Settings to Another Photo in Lightroom
Here’s a super short video that shows us how to copy develop settings from one photo to another using Lightroom. I use each of these methods fairly often with the exception of the fourth technique. I can’t say that I’ve ever used Auto Sync – and I can’t think of a time when I’ve ever needed to use it.
Fireworks Photography Tips
With the Fourth of July celebrations right around the corner, here’s my annual PSA for camera settings when shooting fireworks. If you’ve never successfully shot fireworks before and would like a starting point, check out my prior article: Camera Settings for Shooting Fireworks.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July to all of you celebrating here in the US.
How To: Bright Clean Commercial Lighting Setup
Check out this short video from Lens Pro To Go that shows us an overview of a commercial lighting setup in a bookstore. It’s a pretty simple setup but is a great example of how to get a clean, soft light setup in a tight space.
While the gear used is high-end cinematography gear, the same principles of diffusion and light placement can easily be translated to budget and DIY setups for both still and video shoots.
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How to Color Landscape Photos in Photoshop
Check out this video tutorial from Phlearn, which shows you a couple quick methods you can use to color your landscape photos in Photoshop. You’ll learn how to isolate specific parts of the photo so your saturation adjustments don’t affect the entire image. You can select color ranges to alter or use selection tools to create masks on your adjustment layers. Some pretty cool, yet simple tools to really make your landscape images pop.
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