Improving a dark image/portrait

Taken by a member of the davrodigital members area we look at how we can improve an image where the flash was just a bit too powerful.

The first stage is to brighten the image bring out more detail, then we look at reducing both the redness and the reflection of the flash on subjects faces.

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Shapes

In part 1 of this 2 part video tutorial we look at how we can create a template for the shapes effect and see how easy it is to adjust and change.

In part 2 we look at how the template can be added to our images and adjusted to fit any size. We also look at how the background can  be changed giving us the option to present our images in many different ways.  This effect works well with different subjects and printed on matt paper or canvas looks stunning on any wall!

Adding Shortcuts

Using keyboard shortcut in Photoshop can really help us to improve our workflow. In this video we take a look at how we can customise and edit shortcuts giving us quicker and easier access to the menu items we use the most.

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Actions

Actions

Following on from the video ‘Resizing for digital projection’ in these videos we first take a look at how Actions can be duplicated, saved and edited. Then in the second video we look at how we can convert Raw files to Jpgs and apply the Action

Panoramic image

Creating a Panorama in Photoshop CS5

Some of the tools used to create the Panoramic image include:-

Selecting the images in Bridge – using Photomerge – Content Aware -Lens Correction

Locking Layers

Layer Locks

Using the Locks on the Layers Panel and seeing how it can help to protect our layers.