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Photoshop Plugin Suite 4 Super Special - Exclusive Instant $100 Off Coupon Code - PSTTPS4
November 26, 2008
onOne Software has created an exclusive super discount coupon code— PSTTPS4 — that will get you an instant $100 discount on the full version of Plug-In Suite 4. You can read all about Plug-In Suite 4 at the onOne Software site. This is a limited time offer that will end on December 31, 2008. The full version price is $499.95, but by applying the special discount code — PSTTPS4 — you only pay $399.95.
Plug-In Suite 4 includes 6 Photoshop plugins that help you maximize the power of Photoshop. You get Genuine Fractals 5 Print Pro for high-quality enlargements, PhotoTools 1 Professional Edition, Mask Pro 4 for removing backgrounds, PhotoFrame 4 Professional Edition for the perfect finishing touch to your photos, PhotoTune 2 for professional quality color correction and FocalPoint 1 for adding selective blur and vignettes to your photos (read more about each below).
Enter discount coupon code PSSPPT06 during the checkout process at onOne Software for an instant 10% discount on all other onOne Software products. This is a special offer exclusively for PhotoshopSupport.com visitors.
Genuine Fractals 5 Print Pro
Genuine Fractals 5 Print Pro Photoshop plugin is the industry standard for image resizing. It is renowned across the photographic and printing industries for its ability to increase image size well over 1000% without the loss of sharpness or detail that you would normally expect. Its patented, fractal based interpolation algorithms work like nothing else and the results speak for themselves.
Genuine Fractals 5 Print Pro is a must for any photographer who makes large format and poster sized prints. Its also great for journalists, sports and wildlife photographers who may need to take a cropped section of an image and make a high-quality print from it. Genuine Fractals 5 plug-in can even work its magic with digital video still frames "up-rezzing" from standard-definition to high-definition video quality.
PhotoTools 1.0 Professional Edition
Whether you are new to photography and have never experienced the darkroom or you are an experienced pro who has mastered photography you will appreciate the range of authentic camera, filter and darkroom techniques reproduced with PhotoTools 1.0 Professional Edition plugin for Photoshop. PhotoTools 1.0 Professional Edition contains 250 effects by Jack Davis, Kevin Kubota and onOne Software that faithfully reproduce camera filters like neutral density, color correction and polarization as well as darkroom techniques and alternative processes like solarization, cyanotype and more.
PhotoFrame 4 Professional Edition
PhotoFrame 4 Professional Edition really puts you into the digital darkroom. It is now easier than ever to add realistic film and darkroom edge effects to your images. You can also add artistic edges like torn paper, brush strokes or even create full-on layouts with backgrounds, textures and adornments. Add the perfect finishing touch to your images with a library of professionally created edge effects and design elements allowing you to create an infinite number of effects that really make your images stand out.
Mask Pro 4.1
Mask Pro 4.1 is the Photoshop plugin recommended by Advanced Photoshop magazine that allows you to cut out a subject from the background by assigning keep and drop colors and simply painting away the background. Mask Pro 4.1 makes it easy to create masks, selections and clipping paths on difficult subjects like hair, glass and fog all in real-time. The built-in tutorials allow you to quickly learn how to mask even the most complex images.
PhotoTune 2.2
PhotoTune 2.2 is an Adobe® Photoshop plugin that provides professional level color correction in an easy to use plugin. PhotoTune 2.2 incorporates ColorTune technology (formerly known as 20/20 Color MD) with its patented color correction process and SkinTune technology, developed after more than two years of in-depth skin color research. PhotoTune 2.2 makes the tedious and time-consuming task of color correction simple and straightforward to improve your post-processing workflow. Learn more about PhotoTune plug-in for Photoshop.
FocalPoint 1.0
FocalPoint plugin for Photoshop gives photographers a way to create realistic depth of field control, plane of focus control and selective focus to any image after it is photographed allowing for more control and precision. The focus bug control in FocalPoint has a tangible, hardware feel much like using a lens. It makes it fast for a photographer to define the "sweet spot" either in a round shape or a plane and then control how much and of what kind of blur they would like to add.
This has a huge benefit over hardware tools like auxiliary lenses and filters because it allows the photographer to control the focus after the image is taken, giving them more control and requiring fewer shots in camera. Learn more about FocalPoint plugin for Photoshop.
Buy Photoshop CS4 Directly From Adobe
Find upgrade options and Creative Suite deals at the Adobe USA Store. Teachers and students get special pricing at the Adobe Education Store. UK customers can see pricing in UK currency at the Adobe United Kingdom Store.
Photoshop CS4 Tutorials and Resources
See our Photoshop CS4 Resource Center for Free Photoshop CS4 Tutorials, the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download, Free Photoshop CS4 Training, and Photoshop CS4 News.
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Adobe CS4 Student Editions Now Available - Photoshop CS4 Student Discount Prices
November 25, 2008
Adobe has launched the Student Editions of their best selling CS4 products. Adobe Student Editions are full versions of the latest CS4 software from Adobe, including Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium, Creative Suite 4 Design Standard, Creative Suite 4 Web Premium, and Photoshop CS4, priced at a huge discount for higher education students.
Adobe CS4 Student Discount Prices
• Photoshop CS4 Student Edition ($199)
• Web Premium CS4 Student Edition ($349)
• Design Standard CS4 Student Edition ($299)
• Design Premium CS4 Student Edition ($399)
Eligibility For Student Editions
Student Edition products are for purchase by higher education students only. A higher education student is defined as a full- or part-time student enrolled at a higher education institution defined as an accredited public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees requiring not less than the equivalent of two years of full-time study.
Photoshop CS4 Tutorials and Resources
See our Photoshop CS4 Resource Center for Free Photoshop CS4 Tutorials, the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download, Free Photoshop CS4 Training, and Photoshop CS4 News.
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Christmas Ribbons And Christmas Ornaments Transparent PNGs
November 25, 2008
We’re getting into the Holiday spirit early this year here at Obsidian Dawn, to give all of you some extra time to work on those Christmas designs. This set of dangling christmas ornaments and ribbons as transparent PNGs can be used in any program that will support .PNG files. Photoshop, GIMP, PSP, and many more. These images are extremely high resolution, with the average size being about 1300 x 2500 pixels @ 300 dpi.
For those that don’t need high resolution, I have a low res version, where the images are about 800 x 1600 pixels.
The ornaments and ribbons come in all kinds of combinations of red, green, gold, and silver. Some ornaments are on their own, some with ribbons, and some ribbons are on their own so that you can mix and match to your heart's content.
Want Free Photoshop Brushes?
We've collected the most recent of Stephanie's original brushes on a special Obsidian Dawn Photoshop Brushes Page, with big preview images to give you an idea of each set. For her high resolution brushes, you can find a special collection on our high res brush page. Stephanie has also kindly put together her top 10 Photoshop brush tips to help you get the most out of your Photoshop brushes. See our Free Photoshop brushes Page for other places to find brushes.
Buy Photoshop CS4 Directly From Adobe
Find upgrade options and Creative Suite deals at the Adobe USA Store. Teachers and students get special pricing at the Adobe Education Store. You can also buy in your country currency and language at the following Adobe International Stores:
Adobe United Kingdom | Adobe Germany | Adobe France | Adobe Eastern Europe
Photoshop CS4 Tutorials and Resources
See our Photoshop CS4 Resource Center for Free Photoshop CS4 Tutorials, the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download, Free Photoshop CS4 Training, and Photoshop CS4 News.
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Snowflakes Illustrator Vectors
November 23, 2008
This set of Adobe Illustrator vectors is composed of various shapes of snowflakes. Some are perfectly symmetrical, some are more roughly hand “drawn” (much like those unique real flakes!). These will be coming out as Photoshop brushes soon, too! These vectors can come in several different formats. You can download these in various formats:
AI 8+ (which includes both AI and EPS files - made for Illustrator 8 and above)
AI CS (which includes both AI and EPS files - made for Illustrator CS and above)
SVG vector files!
Want Free Photoshop Brushes?
We've collected the most recent of Stephanie's original brushes on a special Obsidian Dawn Photoshop Brushes Page, with big preview images to give you an idea of each set. For her high resolution brushes, you can find a special collection on our high res brush page. Stephanie has also kindly put together her top 10 Photoshop brush tips to help you get the most out of your Photoshop brushes. See our Free Photoshop brushes Page for other places to find brushes.
Buy Photoshop CS4 Directly From Adobe
Find upgrade options and Creative Suite deals at the Adobe USA Store. Teachers and students get special pricing at the Adobe Education Store. You can also buy in your country currency and language at the following Adobe International Stores:
Adobe United Kingdom | Adobe Germany | Adobe France | Adobe Eastern Europe
Photoshop CS4 Tutorials and Resources
See our Photoshop CS4 Resource Center for Free Photoshop CS4 Tutorials, the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download, Free Photoshop CS4 Training, and Photoshop CS4 News.
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ImageFX Sale - Save 60% On Special Effects Action Packs Until November 30th
November 21, 2008
'ImageFX' is offering an unprecedented over 60% off of it's
6-sets of creative 'actions' & movie tutorials. Each set usually sells for $95.00, Now you can get any 2-sets for
only $95.00, or all 6-sets for only $190.00. This offer ends November 30th.
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Akvis ArtWork Photoshop Plugin Creates Painting Effects - Including Oil Painting
November 21, 2008
AKVIS ArtWork is a special effect tool that applies different painting techniques to common digital pictures. Available in Mac and PC versions stand-alone or as a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, ArtWork makes digital photos them look as if they were real oil paintings, helping users create a piece of art out of any picture. ArtWork allows creating an oil portrait, a landscape painting or a still life picture in a fully automatic or assisted mode in a matter of minutes.
AKVIS ArtWork is an ideal solution for creative expression. Combining advanced technologies with an artistic approach, the new AKVIS creative suite is a perfect virtual artist for Mac and PC. The transformation of a picture into a painting happens before your one’s eyes – one can follow the birth of a work of art in real time! The virtual artist lays brush strokes naturally using the original photo as a reference.
AKVIS ArtWork creates realistic paintings out of pictures taken with any kind of digital cameras, including digital SLRs and compacts. Unlike many other products that just adds twisted geometric lines to make pictures look like more or less like paintings, ArtWork applies sophisticated image transformation algorithms to produce realistic results coming very close to hand-painted works. Tweaking the options unleashes access to a variety of oil painting styles.
For those in need of more flexibility and having ideas on how the final painting should look, there is a tool called Stroke Direction. This semi-automatic and highly intelligent tool gives users full control over the strokes, allowing using a special brush to define the guiding lines. The virtual painter then converts the image into a painting directing the strokes to follow the drawn guiding lines. This technique allows achieving truly realistic paintings with human hair, patterns and textures going in the right direction.
The initial release of AKVIS ArtWork converts photographs into oil paintings. In the future, the virtual artist will learn additional painting techniques. ArtWork offers a wide selection of canvas and artist's signatures to make virtual oil paintings a finished product. AKVIS ArtWork offers the choice between a flat background and a rough surface (canvas, paper, etc.) that makes the impression even more stunning. It is easy add a signature or an inscription to the picture with custom font and color.
A fully featured free evaluation download of AKVIS ArtWork is available at the Akvis site.
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Vanity Fair Culture & Celebrity Blog Photoshop Contest
November 21, 2008
Hamish Robertson, the Online Design Editor for Vanity Fair, has sent us news of a Photoshop contest being held at the Vanity Fair Culture & Celebrity blog.
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Exposed Brick Transparent PNGs Images - From Obsidian Dawn
November 21, 2008
This set of exposed brick as transparent PNGs can be used in any program that will support .PNG files. Photoshop, GIMP, PSP, and many more. These images are extremely high resolution, with the average size being about 2800 x 2800 pixels @ 300 dpi. That being the case, they are broken up into two downloads.
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Photoshop Masking Plugin Fluid Mask 3 - Price Drop And Exclusive $20 Instant Discount - Now Only $129
November 20, 2008
The 4 1/2 out of 5 star review of Fluid Mask 3 at MacWorld begins by saying that this "Photoshop plug-in takes the pain out of extracting backgrounds," and goes on to recommend the latest version, stating that "Fluid Mask 3.0.2 is a very effective tool for separating objects from their backgrounds. It offers a variety of useful features for tackling almost any difficult image, from wispy hair to complex foliage. Online video tutorials and live training sessions help ease the learning curve."
Our friends at Vertus, the makers of Fluid Mask 3 Photoshop Plugin, have set up a special exclusive discount for PhotoshopSupport.com. Buy now for only $129. Just follow this discount link and instantly get $20 off your purchase of Fluid Mask 3.
Fluid Mask 3 is designed for photographers, image editors, graphic designers and all those who take digital image editing seriously. In a streamlined interface and workflow, Fluid Mask 3 instantly shows key edges in the image and provides comprehensive easy to use tools that work with difficult-to-see edges and tricky areas like trees & lattices. Features include:
It differentiates between hard and soft edges
- Edges and color transitions are separated smoothly
- Blending and masking are co-synchronous - no double work
- There is less data to work on, so more speed - large images no problem
- You can adjust IIL resolution to work on hard-to-gauge edges
- Real-time, image-derived color palettes for color-based mask selections
- Work in progress is easy to review
- You can fine tune mask selections at pixel level for maximum control
- You can preserve maximum detail at the blended transitions
Fluid Mask will also preserve all-important edge information for a professional quality cut out. Simply follow this discount link and pay only $129 for Fluid Mask 3.
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Free PhotographyBB Magazine Hits 10th Issue
November 20, 2008
PhotographyBB Online announced today the release of the tenth edition of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine. The PhotographyBB Online Magazine is quickly becoming a leading resource in the future of free information distribution, offering our readers: Digital Photography tips and techniques, DSLR camera function training, and image post processing tutorials in Adobe Photoshop, and RAW processing in Photoshop Lightroom.
In addition to articles which aide photographers in getting the most from their DSLR cameras, the PhotographyBB Online Magazine also features useful and applicable tutorials on how to use post-processing tools such as Photoshop and Lightroom, to build on digital photography post-processing skills. PhotographyBB Online Magazine is available for free download through the PhotographyBB website.
Photoshop CS4 Tutorials and Resources
See our Photoshop CS4 Resource Center for Free Photoshop CS4 Tutorials, the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download, Free Photoshop CS4 Training, and Photoshop CS4 News.
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Secrets Of Digital Night Photography - Free 60 Minute Live Webcast
November 18, 2008
There will be a free 60 minute webcast on Tuesday, December 2nd at 11 AM PST, with Harold Davis, who will present Secrets of Digital Night Photography.
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Color Code Your Photoshop Layers - Photoshop Tutorial
November 18, 2008
Here's a quick and easy Photoshop tutorial from Jennifer Farley about how to add color coding your Photoshop layers.
There are several ways to organise your layers in Photoshop to make them more manageable or to group them together. You can use layer comps or layer folders, OR another option is to use colour coding in your layers palette. This can help to give you a quick visual reminder of layers that are related or should be grouped together.
The shortcut to add a colour to any individual layer is to Right-click (windows) or Control-click (mac) on the Eye icon next to the layer you want to colour-code. A pop-up menu of colours will appear and you can select the colour you want.
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Dreamweaver CS4 Classroom In A Book - Free Sample Chapter
November 18, 2008
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Classroom in a Book contains 11 lessons. The book covers the basics of learning Adobe Dreamweaver and provides countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. You can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Classroom in a Book will teach you how to create and manage web sites, build rich interactive interfaces, incorporate graphics, text, and video, and use Photoshop Smart Objects. Barbara Binder, an Adobe Certified Instructor, says, "The Classroom in a Book series is by far the best training material on the market. Everything you need to master the software is included: clear explanations of each lesson, step-by-step instructions, and the project files for the students."
You can find a free chapter from the book, Creating Tables in Dreamweaver CS4. From the intro: "In the early days of the web, pages were laid out with tables instead of CSS. Many browsing devices interpret tables as what they actually are — rows and columns of data — rather than as a comprehensible page layout. When CSS came along, people came to believe that "tables are bad" because pages should be laid out with CSS. That was a bit of an overreaction. Tables are not good for page layout; but they are very good, and very necessary, for displaying rows and columns of data." Read the full sample chapter, Creating Tables in Dreamweaver CS4.
Buy Dreamweaver CS4 Directly From Adobe
Find upgrade options and Creative Suite deals at the Adobe USA Store. Teachers and students get special pricing at the Adobe Education Store. You can also buy in your country currency and language at the following Adobe International Stores:
Adobe United Kingdom | Adobe Germany | Adobe France | Adobe Eastern Europe
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Pixel Bender Toolkit And Pixel Bender Plugin For Photoshop CS4
November 18, 2008
Adobe Labs has posted the Pixel Bender Toolkit and the Pixel Bender Plugin for Photoshop CS4. Here's a quick overview of Pixel Bender from the Labs site:
Read the full post here. You can download the Pixel Bender Toolkit and the Pixel Bender Plugin for Photoshop CS4 at Adobe Labs.
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Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 - Dreamweaver CS4 Feature List
November 17, 2008
Here is the feature list for Adobe Dreamweaver CS4. (You can download a free 30 day trial of Adobe Dreamweaver CS4.)
Build world-class websites and applications with one of the industry's leading web authoring tools. Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 software is ideal for web designers, web developers, and visual designers. Manipulate pixel-level designs in Design view, or craft complex code in Code view while working in the real browser environment of Live View.
READ FULL DREAMWEAVER CS4 FEATURE LIST...
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Glitter Photoshop Brushes From Obsidian Dawn
November 16, 2008
A set of Photoshop brushes composed of various glitter and sparkles designs. These are all high resolution, with the average size being about 1500 pixels.
This set includes “curtains” of glitter, lines and wavy lines of sparkles, various clusters of glitter and sparkles, glittery textures, several beautiful glittery swirls, a few individual glittery shapes, glitter “shooting out” from one source, and several glitter and sparkle scatter brushes (the kind that will allow YOU to paint your own glitter!), and much more!
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Adobe Creative Suite 4 UK Update Special Offer - Update From Earlier Versions Of Creative Suite And Save Up To £200 - Plus Free Shipping Offer
November 13, 2008
Save up to £200 on eligible upgrades to CS4. For a limited time, upgrade from Adobe Creative Suite 2, Creative Suite 1, Macromedia Studio 8, Studio MX 2004, or Production Studio to Creative Suite 4 for the same price as an upgrade from Creative Suite 3. Hurry – introductory price ends 31 March, 2009.
Free Shipping In UK
Enjoy free holiday shipping on all product purchases. Ends December 1.
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Vignettes And Tints Photoshop Actions Set
November 12, 2008
I’m talking with Gavin Phillips, owner of 'Photographers Photoshop' about his new Vignettes & Tints Photoshop Actions Set.
What’s the ‘must have’ feature of your new ‘Vignettes & Tints’ Photoshop actions?
The must have feature is the ability to turn your photographs into stylish imagery by simply clicking a button.
READ FULL ARTICLE...
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Photoshop Latino - Spanish Language Photoshop Blog
November 11, 2008
Our good friend Enrique who runs The Photoshop Roadmap has launched a Spanish version of his site, Photoshop Latino. Here's the whole story from Enrique, and to give you a taste of the real thing, you can read all about Photoshop Latino in Spanish as well just below. Felicitaciones Enrique! And we wish you good luck with your new site.
READ FULL ARTICLE...
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Seamless Stock Image - Camouflage Pattern
November 11, 2008
This is a single stock image of a digital camouflage pattern. The image is entirely seamless. This tileable texture is 600 x 600 pixels. Since stock images are less easily made into “sets” (well, sometimes), I’ll be adding single stock images like this from time to time. Commercial licenses are available for single stock images, as well - at $1 per image.
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Free Adobe Reader 9 - Download The Free Adobe PDF Reader - PDF Reader Version 9
November 10, 2008
Easily view, print, and collaborate on PDF files with free Adobe Reader 9 software. Adobe has just released version 9, and you can now download new and previous versions of the free Adobe Reader.
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Transparent PNGs Images - Gears - From Obsidian Dawn
November 08, 2008
This set of gears as transparent PNGs can be used in any program that will support .PNG files. Photoshop, GIMP, PSP, and many more - even Microsoft Paint! Most of the images are fairly high resolution, with an average size around 1200 pixels.
Included are several gears on their own, put together, and also a group view from an angle. Great for your cyperpunk designs!
This is the first of our transparent PNG sets, so allow me to explain how you would use them. These are pretty straightforward. They have a transparent background, so when you open this file, you will be able to copy/paste them right into your own designs and not need to do much else to them. They are ready to use! Commercial licenses are still available as with our other resources, at $3 per set.
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Photoshop CS4 Layers Video Tutorials - Working With Layers In Photoshop CS4 - 8 Free Videos - Plus 20% Discount
November 07, 2008
Hosted by author and Photoshop pro Geoff Blake, Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials gives users a strong foundation and skill set for managing and manipulating images in Photoshop. This course is available as a DVD or as direct online training (see details here — and use our exclusive coupon code - save20pss - for an instant 20% discount). Total Training has kindly provided us with some great clips from this brand new training for Photoshop CS4. In this lesson you'll learn all about layers, including techniques for working with layers and managing layers in Photoshop CS4.
Lesson 5: Getting Started With Photoshop Layers (55 minutes)
(each link opens a new window with the selected video)
01. Understanding the Background Layer
02. Creating, Selecting, Linking and Deleting Layers
03. Locking and Merging Layers
04. Copying Layers, Using Perspective and Layer Styles
05. Filling and Grouping Layers
06. Introduction to Blending Modes
07. Blending Modes, Opacity and Fill
08. Creating and Modifying Text
Exclusive 20% Discount On Select Total Training Products & Bundles
To redeem our exclusive discount coupon, use promotion code save20pss in your shopping cart. You could save hundreds of dollars. Use this special link to see the full offer.
Buy Photoshop CS4 Directly From Adobe
Find upgrade options and Creative Suite deals at the Adobe USA Store. Teachers and students get special pricing at the Adobe Education Store. You can also buy in your country currency and language at the following Adobe International Stores:
Adobe United Kingdom | Adobe Germany | Adobe France | Adobe Eastern Europe
Photoshop CS4 Tutorials and Resources
See our Photoshop CS4 Resource Center for Free Photoshop CS4 Tutorials, the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download, Free Photoshop CS4 Training, and Photoshop CS4 News.
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Total Training For Photoshop CS4 - Intro To Photoshop CS4 - 14 Free Videos - Plus 20% Discount Code For All Training
November 06, 2008
Hosted by published author and Photoshop pro Geoff Blake, Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended: Essentials gives users a strong foundation and skill set for managing and manipulating images in Photoshop. Lessons cover working with selections, handling layers, color correcting images, and working successfully with a wide variety of Photoshop tools and commands. This course is available as a DVD or as direct online training (see details here — and use our exclusive coupon code - save20pss - for an instant 20% discount). Total training has kindly provided us with some clips from this brand new training for Photoshop CS4. Here's a taste of what their new training videos have to offer.
Lesson 1: Introduction To Adobe Photoshop CS4 (55 minutes)
(links open a new window with the selected video)
01. Exploring the Toolbox
02. The New CS4 Applications Bar & the Options Bar
03. Exploring Panels & Menus
04. Creating & Viewing a New Document
05. Customizing the Interface
06. Setting Preferences
07. Zooming & Panning an Image
08. Working with Multiple Images, Rulers, Guides & Grids
09. Undoing Steps with History
10. Adjusting Color with the New Adjustments Panel
11. The New Masks Panel & Vibrance Color Correction Command
12. The New Note Tool & the Save for Web & Devices Interface
13. The New Auto-Blend & Auto-Align Layers Commands
14. The New 3D Commands
Exclusive 20% Discount On Select Total Training Products & Bundles
To redeem our exclusive discount coupon, use promotion code save20pss in your shopping cart. You could save hundreds of dollars. Use this special link to see the full offer.
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AKVIS Magnifier Updated To Version 2 - Enlarges Photos to Super-High Resolution
November 05, 2008
AKVIS has announced the release of AKVIS Magnifier v.2.0, an efficient tool to increase image resolution. Featuring advanced photo resizing algorithms, AKVIS Magnifier enlarges digital pictures to super-high resolution producing stunning enlargements and poster-size prints.
Whether creating poster-size images or adding resolution for printing an enlargement, AKVIS Magnifier will make your prints look sharper and better defined. For a free trial, AKVIS offers 10 days of fully functional use. The registered users of Magnifier can update their standalone version for free. The owners of the Business license for Magnifier can activate both standalone and plugin version for free.
AKVIS Magnifier Home License (plug-in or standalone) sells for $129 USD or 99 Euro, downloadable from www.akvis.com. Read full article...
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New Features, Enhancements And Benefits In Photoshop CS4 For Digital Photographers
November 05, 2008
You're a digital photographer, you want to upgrade to Photoshop CS4, but you're wondering what kind of new features and benefits you can expect... If that's the case, Photoshop Product Manager Bryan O'Neil Hughes has done you a huge favor. He's posted an extensive list on John Nack's blog, which is "a single, consolidated list of all the enhancements in Photoshop CS4 & Bridge CS4 that can help improve their productivity." Here's the list...
Read the full list (it's really long!).
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Adobe Camera Raw Tutorial From Mark Galer
November 04, 2008
We have a new, extensive tutorial from Mark Galer, author of Photoshop CS4 Essential Skills. Here's the intro to Working In Adobe Camera Raw - ACR - Adobe Camera Raw Tips.
Adobe Camera Raw is the gateway for opening Raw images into the main editing space of Photoshop, but Adobe Camera Raw is also a great space for optimising images quickly and easily. Many of the basic tasks such as straightening and cropping images, correcting exposure and adding a vignette can all be achieved faster and more easily than performing these same tasks in the main editing space of Photoshop. If you have not yet explored the ACR interface or are having trouble breaking old habits then the following tutorial is designed to make you think again.
These days most professional photographers capture images in the Raw format rather than the JPEG format. The Raw format offers greater flexibility in achieving different visual outcomes while ensuring a high quality finished result. The JPEG file format can offer great quality so long as only minor editing is required after the image has been captured.
Read the full tutorial Working In Adobe Camera Raw - ACR - Adobe Camera Raw Tips.
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Designing Web Sites And Web Content For Mobile Phones With Device Central
November 02, 2008
Designing web sites for mobile phones is going to become increasingly important for web designers to include in their skill set, as more and more people are choosing mobile phones as their primary tool for web surfing and email.
I found some good video tutorials at the Adobe TV site to guide you if you are new to Device Central. Below are links to the training videos that will help you design for mobile phones using Device Central
and Flash CS4 Pro, Dreamweaver CS4, After Effects and Photoshop CS4.
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7 Free Adobe Flash CS4 Pro Video Tutorials From Total Training - 20% Discount Code
November 03, 2008
The following are High Definition Flash video tutorials courtesy of Total Training. These videos are from their just released Adobe Flash CS4 Professional: Essentials. To redeem our exclusive discount coupon, use promotion code save20pss in your shopping cart. You could save hundreds of dollars. Use this special link to see the full offer.
Managing Website Content With Flash CS4 (links open a new window with video)
1. Working with Layers
2. Using Bitmaps
3. Adding Text
4. Use the Shape Tools to Build a Graphic
5. Creating & Adjusting a Symbol
6. Transforming Objects with the Free Transform Tool
7. Exploring Color Types & Gradients
Buy Photoshop CS4 Directly From Adobe
Find upgrade options and Creative Suite deals at the Adobe USA Store. Teachers and students get special pricing at the Adobe Education StoreYou can also buy in your country currency and language at the following Adobe International Stores:
Adobe United Kingdom | Adobe Germany | Adobe France | Adobe Eastern Europe
Photoshop CS4 Tutorials and Resources
See our Photoshop CS4 Resource Center for Free Photoshop CS4 Tutorials, the Free Photoshop CS4 Trial Download, Free Photoshop CS4 Training, and Photoshop CS4 News.
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Adobe Photoshop CS4: Up To Speed By Ben Willmore Now Shipping
November 03, 2008
The Photoshop CS4 book by Ben Willmore, Adobe Photoshop CS4: Up to Speed, is now shipping.
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Photoshop CS4 Companion For Photographers By Derrick Story Now Shipping
November 03, 2008
The Photoshop CS4 book The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers by Derrick Story is now shipping.
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Art Institute Of Pittsburgh Online Division Looking For Lightroom Expert - Job Opportunity
November 03, 2008
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division is in the process of developing courses for an online photography program and they are looking for someone with expertise in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom to assist with the creation of one of the courses.
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Adobe Flash CS4 Pro - Flash CS4 Pro Feature List
November 03, 2008
Here is the feature list for Adobe Flash CS4 Pro.
Adobe Flash CS4 Professional software is the industry-leading authoring environment for creating engaging interactive experiences. New object-based animation tools make working in Flash easier and more intuitive for beginning and expert designers alike, while powerful design tools expand your creative possibilities.
Object-based animation
Gain complete control over individual animation attributes with object-based animation, which applies tweens directly to objects instead of to keyframes. Easily make changes to motion with Bezier handles.
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The Photoshop Blog offers the latest Photoshop news and software updates, Photoshop tips and tutorials, and random thoughts from graphic artist and Photoshop expert Jennifer Apple.
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