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Exploring Photoshop Cs2
In: Tutorials
26 Jun 2009
The Photoshop CS2
There are many things to explore in the upgraded version of Photoshop CS2. Here are some of the features that people enjoy in their Photoshop CS2 that you can also learn.
1. Adobe Bridge
Adobe Bridge is a convenient Photoshop CS2 feature that allows you to have a detailed preview of the photos and graphics even before you open the file. This will help you organize your work more easily, utilizing minimal time as much as possible.
2. Red-Eye Removal
The old version of Photoshop also requires a lot of manipulations before red-eye can be removed. Learning Photoshop CS2 will let you get rid of the red-eye in an instant.
3. Font Options
Another likeable feature with Photoshop CS2 is its font preview. Before, all you see in the drop-down menu are the font names. Now, you can easily pick the fonts you need from the preview, saving you more time.
4. Spot Healing Brush
The Spot Healing Brush lets you repair imperfections in your graphics with just a simple click of the mouse. There is no need to find any source point like it used to be with the old program.
Photoshop CS2 Tutorials
If you think that you still have not taken the most out of your installed program, then better explore your options. This is where taking Photoshop CS2 tutorials can be the best choice for you to make.
The Photoshop CS2 tutorials are introductory courses on the Photoshop program. This will let you learn everything you have to know, from the basics of the program down to the detailed units you can manipulate.
With this tutorial at hand, you can learn the ins and outs of the Photoshop CS2. The tutorial can also give you a general overview of how you can maximize the product for your own needs.
Here are some of the Photoshop CS2 tutorials that you can explore to learn more about the program and use it to the fullest.
1.Web Page Tutorial
You can easily browse the web for sites that offer Photoshop CS2 tutorials in their pages. They give the services for a fee. Thus, you can easily explore this anytime you encounter something you do not know in the program, as long as you are online.
2.Demo Versions
Some people opt to get a demo version first of the tutorials. These demos are given for free although they only have few chapters of lessons. They are perfect for evaluating the offers first before purchasing fully the package.
3.CD Package
The CD package is also a good option. It allows you to have everything you need to know in your hands. You do not need to be online to learn. This tutorial package can be purchased for less than $100.
4.PDF Formats
Tutorials can also be offered in the PDF format. This is a perfect choice for people who prefer to read printouts to learn.
5.Online Video Tutorials
The online video tutorials can provide more detailed instructions to you. You will be guided in every step of the way with what you can view from the videos.
Conclusion
Take the Photoshop CS2 tutorials and you will surely go a long way with your creativity and productivity using the skills you learned with the program.
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Help: Instructional Product Photography (products with hands)?
In: DIY
26 Jun 2009
I was wondering, what could be the nearest solution to take somewhat ‘instructional’ photographs on a clear background and ample ‘DIY’ lights?
I’ve been trying to google an exact search string for ‘instructional photography’ but couldn’t get a hit. Was wondering if anyone could help with any FAQ lying around, or which items (light wattage, etc.) to purchase. Thanks heaps!
It would be something akin to the photo below (but definitely more refined):
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What’s a good camera for macro photography?
In: Macro
26 Jun 2009
Are there any cameras with wonderful resolution that are good for macro? I’m interested in digital more than film.
I just went through all my camera cases and found an Optika Telephoto and Wide lenses plus a couple of other things.
If not a camera, are there lenses that are good for marco photography? Any “better brands”?
Fun Tutorials For Adobe Photoshop Software
In: Tutorials
26 Jun 2009
Although Adobe Photoshop can be hard to master especially if you are not familiar with photo editing software, you will see that in time, you will be able to become comfortable using it. In the meantime, there are fun tools in Adobe Photoshop that will be able to help you learn the basics on how to edit photos.
Here are some of the basic tools that you can use in Photoshop that will let you have a lot of fun and also help you learn the ropes about photo editing.
There are warping tools in Adobe Photoshop that will enable you to manipulate the subject in a particular photo. For example, if you don’t like the way you look in a particular photograph because of the bulging belly, then you can use the warping tool in order to make yourself look thinner. In fact, if you master this tool, you can make that particular photo look as if you go to the gym everyday.
Another tool is the smudge tool. This is another basic photo editing tool that you will use constantly. If you have a close up picture of your face or any face, and there are imperfections in the face such as scars, pimples and wrinkles, you can remove them with the smudge tool. This will make the subject\’s face look smoother and also younger.
The lasso tool is another tool that you will find very amusing. What this tool does is let you select a particular part of the picture and let you cut it. For example, if you are standing in your bedroom, you can easily select your whole body in the photograph with the lasso tool and cut it. Then you can paste the object you cut on another background, such as behind the Arc de Triumph in France or behind the famous windmills in Netherlands.
There are also great effects that you can use on your photographs. Just go to the filter menu and you will find different effects that you can put in your photograph. For example, if you want your photograph to look as if it was painted with watercolor, you can easily do so by selecting the water color effect on the filter menu in the artistic sub menu.
You can even insert text on your photographs if you want with the text tool. With this, you can put some captions in your photograph. Also, there are tools that you can use that will be able to remove the things that you don’t like to be included in your photograph. For example, a trash can, a stranger posing behind a great group picture of your family or friends, or you can even erase someone in the group that you don’t like.
These are the great things that you can do with Adobe Photoshop. As you can see, there are so many things that you will be able to do with this photo editing software. Once you master the basics, you will be able to find out a lot more things that you will be able to do with Adobe Photoshop.
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