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Tue September 30 2008
Photos are important, but what about all the work associated with them? If you've spent time keywording, sorting, rating, adding captions, and makin...
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Photos are important, but what about all the work associated with them? If you've spent time keywording, sorting, rating, adding captions, and making non-destructive image edits (XML), then you should be backing up that information too. Because at the end of a year, that work can represent hours upon hours of your time. In this podcast, I discuss things you need to know about preserving your lab... read more
Photos are important, but what about all the work associated with them? If you've spent time keywording, sorting, rating, adding captions, and making non-destructive image edits (XML), then you should be backing up that information too. Because at the end of a year, that work can represent hours upon hours of your time. In this podcast, I discuss things you need to know about preserving your labor as well as your images. I cover techniques for Lightroom 2.0, Aperture 2.1, and Photoshop CS3. Monthly Photo Assignment Missing is this month's photo assignment. This can be taken so many ways. A series of objects with one missing, someone missing someone else, a clear omission... lots to work with here. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Oct. 31. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "It's Not Just Your Photos at Risk." You can download the podcast here (25 minutes). You can also subscribe to the podcast in iTunes The Digital Story podcasts are available for direct download from Apple iPhones. I've created a special mobile download page here. Just load the page in Safari, browse the podcast line-up, and click on the one you want to listen to. Want to share photos and talk with other members in our virtual camera club? Check out our new Flickr Public Group. It's a blast! Technorati Tags: digital photography, podcast, technique, Technology, The Digital Story, tips Sponsor Notes... Add Magic to Your Slideshows -- FotoMagico presentations are so amazing that your audience will be asking how you did it. Red River Paper -- Try the $7.99 Sample Kit.
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Tue September 23 2008
Adobe has taken the wraps off Photoshop CS4. I've been working with prerelease copies for months, and I have 10 favorite features that I want to sha...
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Adobe has taken the wraps off Photoshop CS4. I've been working with prerelease copies for months, and I have 10 favorite features that I want to share with you in today's podcast. This is a terrific update, and I think you're going to enjoy what Adobe has done with our "must have" photo application. This means that I also get to announce my new book, The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers... read more
Adobe has taken the wraps off Photoshop CS4. I've been working with prerelease copies for months, and I have 10 favorite features that I want to share with you in today's podcast. This is a terrific update, and I think you're going to enjoy what Adobe has done with our "must have" photo application. This means that I also get to announce my new book, The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers. This guide fits nicely in your laptop bag and maps out an easy to use workflow for photographers using CS4 -- everything from upload, to organization, to image editing, and output. I even included a chapter of Photoshop recipes for portrait retouching, lens distortion correction, color changing, and much, much, more. The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers gives you everything you need, and nothing you don't. I think you're going to love it. Monthly Photo Assignment Quiet is this month's photo assignment. As summer begins to wind down, it's time to change gears a bit and enjoy a few quiet moments. You have lots of latitude for your interpretation of this assignment. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Sept. 30. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "Top 10 Photoshop CS4 Features." You can download the podcast here (29 minutes). You can also subscribe to the podcast in iTunes The Digital Story podcasts are available for direct download from Apple iPhones. I've created a special mobile download page here. Just load the page in Safari, browse the podcast line-up, and click on the one you want to listen to. Want to share photos and talk with other members in our virtual camera club? Check out our new Flickr Public Group. It's a blast! Technorati Tags: digital photography, podcast, technique, Technology, The Digital Story, tips Sponsor Notes... Add Magic to Your Slideshows -- FotoMagico presentations are so amazing that your audience will be asking how you did it. Red River Paper -- Try the $7.99 Sample Kit.
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Mon September 15 2008
How far is too far when it comes to portrait retouching? Do you smooth the skin, brighten teeth, and add sparkle to the eyes? Is it OK to reduce the...
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How far is too far when it comes to portrait retouching? Do you smooth the skin, brighten teeth, and add sparkle to the eyes? Is it OK to reduce the size of the nose, make the eyes bigger, and take off a few pounds here and there? Here's a photo of an attractive woman. She looked pretty in the original shot. And because I liked her bone structure, I used her portrait as a retouching example in m... read more
How far is too far when it comes to portrait retouching? Do you smooth the skin, brighten teeth, and add sparkle to the eyes? Is it OK to reduce the size of the nose, make the eyes bigger, and take off a few pounds here and there? Here's a photo of an attractive woman. She looked pretty in the original shot. And because I liked her bone structure, I used her portrait as a retouching example in my upcoming book, The Photoshop Companion. How does this shot look to you? Is it natural, or can you tell that I've done some touch up work in Photoshop? This is what I grapple with in this week's podcast. I thought by bringing up the topic, you too would figure out where the line is for you when it comes to retouching. Portrait and Photoshop retouching by Derrick Story. Monthly Photo Assignment Quiet is this month's photo assignment. As summer begins to wind down, it's time to change gears a bit and enjoy a few quiet moments. You have lots of latitude for your interpretation of this assignment. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Sept. 30. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "Portrait Retouching-Where Do You Draw the Line?" You can download the podcast here (22 minutes). You can also subscribe to the podcast in iTunes The Digital Story podcasts are available for direct download from Apple iPhones. I've created a special mobile download page here. Just load the page in Safari, browse the podcast line-up, and click on the one you want to listen to. Want to share photos and talk with other members in our virtual camera club? Check out our new Flickr Public Group. It's a blast! Now Available! The Digital Photography Companion. The official guide for The Digital Story Virtual Camera Club. 25 handy and informative tables for quick reference. Metadata listings for every photo in the book Dedicated chapter on making printing easy. Photo management software guide. Many, many inside tips gleaned from years of experience. Comprehensive (214 pages), yet fits easily in camera bag. Technorati Tags: digital photography, podcast, technique, Technology, The Digital Story, tips Sponsor Notes... Add Magic to Your Slideshows -- FotoMagico presentations are so amazing that your audience will be asking how you did it. Red River Paper -- Try the $7.99 Sample Kit.
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Tue September 09 2008
Photoshop World is the biannual gathering of digital manipulation geeks and gurus. I just returned from the latest congregation in Las Vegas. This r...
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Photoshop World is the biannual gathering of digital manipulation geeks and gurus. I just returned from the latest congregation in Las Vegas. This report covers goodies I saw on the Expo floor, classes, and the Keynote. If you depend on Photoshop for any part of your workflow, I think you'll find this Photoshop World report useful. Monthly Photo Assignment Quiet is this month's photo assignment.... read more
Photoshop World is the biannual gathering of digital manipulation geeks and gurus. I just returned from the latest congregation in Las Vegas. This report covers goodies I saw on the Expo floor, classes, and the Keynote. If you depend on Photoshop for any part of your workflow, I think you'll find this Photoshop World report useful. Monthly Photo Assignment Quiet is this month's photo assignment. As summer begins to wind down, it's time to change gears a bit and enjoy a few quiet moments. You have lots of latitude for your interpretation of this assignment. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Sept. 30. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "Photoshop World Gems." You can download the podcast here (31 minutes). You can also subscribe to the podcast in iTunes The Digital Story podcasts are available for direct download from Apple iPhones. I've created a special mobile download page here. Just load the page in Safari, browse the podcast line-up, and click on the one you want to listen to. Want to share photos and talk with other members in our virtual camera club? Check out our new Flickr Public Group. It's a blast! Now Available! The Digital Photography Companion. The official guide for The Digital Story Virtual Camera Club. 25 handy and informative tables for quick reference. Metadata listings for every photo in the book Dedicated chapter on making printing easy. Photo management software guide. Many, many inside tips gleaned from years of experience. Comprehensive (214 pages), yet fits easily in camera bag. Technorati Tags: digital photography, podcast, technique, Technology, The Digital Story, tips Sponsor Notes... Add Magic to Your Slideshows -- FotoMagico presentations are so amazing that your audience will be asking how you did it. Red River Paper -- Try the $7.99 Sample Kit.
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Tue September 02 2008
We toss around terms like 50mm, 16mm, and 200mm like everyone knows what they mean. But what are the inherent differences that accompany different f...
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We toss around terms like 50mm, 16mm, and 200mm like everyone knows what they mean. But what are the inherent differences that accompany different focal lengths? In this podcast I spend some time talking about this aspect of lenses. Monthly Photo Assignment Quiet is this month's photo assignment. As summer begins to wind down, it's time to change gears a bit and enjoy a few quiet moments. You ha... read more
We toss around terms like 50mm, 16mm, and 200mm like everyone knows what they mean. But what are the inherent differences that accompany different focal lengths? In this podcast I spend some time talking about this aspect of lenses. Monthly Photo Assignment Quiet is this month's photo assignment. As summer begins to wind down, it's time to change gears a bit and enjoy a few quiet moments. You have lots of latitude for your interpretation of this assignment. You can read more about how to submit on our Submissions page. Deadline for entry is Sept. 30. Listen to the Podcast Now that I've piqued your curiosity, it's time to listen to today's audio show titled, "Focal Length." You can download the podcast here (29 minutes). You can also subscribe to the podcast in iTunes The Digital Story podcasts are available for direct download from Apple iPhones. I've created a special mobile download page here. Just load the page in Safari, browse the podcast line-up, and click on the one you want to listen to. Want to share photos and talk with other members in our virtual camera club? Check out our new Flickr Public Group. It's a blast! Now Available! The Digital Photography Companion. The official guide for The Digital Story Virtual Camera Club. 25 handy and informative tables for quick reference. Metadata listings for every photo in the book Dedicated chapter on making printing easy. Photo management software guide. Many, many inside tips gleaned from years of experience. Comprehensive (214 pages), yet fits easily in camera bag. Technorati Tags: digital photography, podcast, technique, Technology, The Digital Story, tips Sponsor Notes... Add Magic to Your Slideshows -- FotoMagico presentations are so amazing that your audience will be asking how you did it. Red River Paper -- Try the $7.99 Sample Kit.
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