DVD6 CS5

Contains 34 video tutorials

These video tutorials will guide you through some of the tools in Photoshop, Camera Raw and Bridge to help you as photographers get the best from your images. Click HERE for full details

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DIY HDR – Blending Exposure In this two part video we take a look at how we can use 3 handheld images at different exposures to produce an HDR image. Starting in Bridge we start look at how we can open the Raw files into Photoshop in layers. Blending them together and using masks we can create an HDR image but using this method we have complete control of the different exposures. In part 2 of the video we look at how we can improve the image further by removing colour cast and correcting the lens distortion. Part 1 – Part 2

Workflow Camera Raw – Photoshop CS5 In this two part video we will be taking a look at my workflow from start to finish using Camera Raw and Photoshop CS5 Part 1 – Part 2

  Floating Shapes In the first video exploring how we can make and adjust the templates before adding it to the image in part 2 of the videos Part 1 – Part 2

HDR Toning in CS5 In this video we take a look at transforming an image using the HDR Toning filer in CS5. The start image can be download so you can work along with this video 

Using Refine Edges and Puppet Warp in CS5

  Portrait makeover/retouching – In this set of 5 videos (over an hour runtime) we take a look at how we can retouch our portrait images. The main goal is to keep the portrait realistic and avoid an artificial looking image. Some of the changes are very subtle with adjustments being made as we progress through the portrait. Set of 5 videos

  Toned and Darken style image. In this video we take a look at how we can transform an image taken in daylight into a toned and darken style image. The image is completely adjustable on all layers allowing you to change the tones and lighting at any time

  This is a great way to improve tones and depth of colour to your images. In the first part of the video we look at improving the detail in both the shadows and highlights, using the spot healing brush (content aware) to remove distractions before improve the tonal range of the image. Later in the video we see how the same technique can be used on other image.

  Creating a Retro Glitzy look Starting with a snap shot taken with a compact digital camera we have a look at how we can give an image a new lease of life, transforming it into retro poster style image with an added touch of glitz.

 Duotone/Tritone In thisvideo we take a look at how we can use Duotone to enhance our images. We also see how we can blend a Tritones image to give a retro feel to our photographs

  Setting up CS5 workspace In this video tutorial we look at how we can customise Photoshop’s, creating a workspace that will allow you to see more of your images with the panels you need as photographers.

  Bridge CS5 Some of the topics covered in this series of videos include: – Customise the workspace and save it. – Batch renaming with some of the new features in CS5 Bridge – Adding and using Keywords – Using the File Info to add our copyright, details and keywords

 

Improving a dark image In this video 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 brings out more detail, and then we look at reducing both the redness and the reflection of the flash on subject’s faces

  Bluebells, a glimpse In this video we take a look at how we can use adjustable cropping, blend modes to enhance the tones and lighting. Finally we look at using selective sharpening to highlight the main items in the 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

Adding a lens bokeh effect to an image In this video we take a look at creating a ‘lens bokeh effect’ as a way of presenting an image. The same effect can also be used to enhance natural lens bohek in your picture

  Image text montage After seeing a CD cover recently it reminded me of a tutorial I did a long time ago, placing an image inside text. This time we take it a stage further as well as looking at some of the neat tricks we can use with the text tool.

  Soft Focus effect Creating a soft focus effect similar to the Orton effect, this method works well on many different subjects from still life to landscapes. Some other neat tips and tricks are also included in this video[/frame]

 Resizing for digital projection – Actions - Adding a Stroke border - Editing Actions, once created you can edit the Action for different resolutions

 Paste Into Montage Creating a montage using the Paste Into command and masking. The video shows many Tips and tricks on how the mask can be used

  Creating a ND graduated filter Once you have created and saved this effect it can be quickly be applied other images, yet still remain fully adjustable. I have used the same technique before but this time we see how we can restore the whites in the clouds

  Enhancing the lighting and tones can help to change the mood of an image dramatically. In this video we look at how using layers, blend modes, adjustment layers and non-destructive dodging and burning

  Creating a motion style frame that will add a sense of movement to your images. We look at how the background can be changed and adjust to work with different images

  Creative borders There are many different ways that we can add frames and borders to present our images. In this video we explore some slightly different ways that this can be done

 

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