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Possibly the shortest, easiest tutorial ever written, dealing with one of the most mis-understood features within the Adobe Photoshop world, Channels. Yet it is such a quick tutorial there is only the most rudimentary use of it here. But if you feel like creating the texture of a rock, perhaps for a business card or a logo, or lettering, you can transfer what you learn here at photoshopcafe within just a few minutes. Good luck and let us know what you think. I am always most appreciative of any tips concerning chinks in the armor of tutorials.

Ever had a photo you wanted to add a little pizzaz to? I have one of rain on leaves I really am fond of. I have printed it and have it hanging so people who visit can see it. However one day a client was visiting and asked if I had one just like it but with flowers in it. I said I'd have to check and I'd get back with her. After searching all of Bridge I had to admit I had a few but wasn't able to find what she wanted. Then I came across one which had everything she wanted but the water drops. I did a search in my OutsideShooter's Photoshop Tutorial Search engine on this page below About Me, and came up with this. The photo above is from the tutorial. It's relatively simple and adds a subtle splash to your image. Give it a try, then bring back your Comment.

Assuming you are using Photoshop, you want to create a better looking image than your camera settings have delivered, you can open this file and make adjustments without harming your photo and losing information captured in your original Since many use the standard JPG format, a lossy configuration, they find that each time their image is altered, data is lost, meaning that accurate sensor information is gone forever. If your image file is nothing special then you have nothing to worry about. However if you are shooting to sell any of your images, or are particularly fond of your photo then following this brief tutorial will give you an advantage. Open your JPG image in Photoshop. If you choose Image> Adjustments> then choose an option you'll be changing pixels within the original file. Not a good thing if you make a mistake and then save in original JPG format, because you have now forever altered the photo and lost data. You can of course avoid pixel damage by using a diffe

This is found at http://blog.imagekind.com/2007/10/17/5-simple-tips-for-decorating-with-art/ Choosing art can be a difficult process. Not only are there millions of pieces out there for you to sift through, look at, dismiss and decide upon, you must also have a good understanding of what it is you are trying to accomplish when decorating with art . Below are five simple tips that can make selecting artwork easier and ultimately more enjoyable. Connect with it: Art is many things to many people, but when choosing how to decorate with it, it needs to be yours and yours alone. Whether the piece inspires you, calms you, excites you or just generally makes you happy, that is where you need to start. Blend it: Not only should the artwork affect you internally and emotionally, it must help create a space that surrounds you externally. Whether it is furnishings, accessories or the people who occupy the space, the art you choose should be a reflection of that and be able to pull it

Twelve Essential Photographic Rules From Sunny 16 to Moony 11, 8, and 5.6, these facts, formulas, and photographic rules can get you out of a jam and help you get good shots when nothing else will. By Jason Schneider September 2007 What happens when your systems go belly-up, when all of that cutting-edge technology dies and you must rely on (gasp!) your own knowledge? It pays to have these basics in your head. They can get you out of a jam and help you get good shots when nothing else will. 1. Sunny 16 Rule The basic exposure for an average scene taken on a bright, sunny day is f/16 at a shutter speed equivalent to one over the ISO setting—that is, f/16 at 1/100 sec at ISO 100. From this you can interpolate, and try f/22 at the beach, f/11 on a cloudy-bright day, etc. 2. Moony 11, 8, and 5.6 Rules There are many different rules that work well when shooting the moon. One favorite for a proper exposure of a full moon is f/11 at one over the ISO setting. For pictures of a half moon, use t

Some time ago I discovered a web site for Photoshop Tutorials which offers both beginner and advanced videos. It's called the Radiant Vista. http://www.radiantvista.com/ The one I just finished watching was on retouching portraits for those of you who want a change from outside shooting. Here's the link: http://www.radiantvista.com/tutorials/a-photoshop-reference-portrait-retouching The movie by Mark Johnson was informative and fairly easy to follow, though I'll warn you you may want to listen for a step or two, then pause & do the steps yourself before restarting the video. This would be one of those occasions where having a second monitor really helps. Watch the tute on one, work on the other but for most of us we'll get through on our single flat panel LCD. It begins by explaining the Liquify Filter & how you can adjust facial elements, the eyes, the nose and the mouth. It's a fun tool but its also an efficient tool. It even addresses adding catch lights

Tim Grey, if you haven't heard of him, is one of the upcoming premier experts using Photoshop today. Don't be fooled by his lack of material and comments as this is a brand new blog for Tim. I promise you this will build to become a valuable source for not only using Photoshop, whether CS3, CS2 or Elements, but in learning much of the digital world of photography. Tim also answers questions for you for a fee at his regular site http://www.timgrey.com/ddq/, where you can register to receive answers from other's questions without having to pay the fee. You just won't be able to ask questions yourself. Tim also writes books and does appearances. A wealth of information and guidance can be had through his resources. He is an employee of Microsoft but has an in-exhaustable energy. http://timgrey.com/blog/