19 Feb

Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

Adobe Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Photoshop

Happy Birthday, Photoshop!

We wouldn’t be here if not for the existence of this wonderful software that gives us -retouchers, graphic designers, photographers and digital artists – wings to fly.

Check out the Photoshop Anniversary timeline:

Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel entertains his guests with a little Photoshop vs Fashion Week quiz:

http://youtu.be/d8XXCudKdeU

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31 Aug

Efficiency & Productivity, Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

Next Major Adobe Creative Cloud Release Won’t Support Older Operating Systems (Mac & Win)

August 31, 2018
adobe, Creative Cloud
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Some alerting news come from Adobe for the artists who stick with older Mac and Windows Operating Systems: the next major release of Creative Cloud won’t support older versions of both Windows and Mac OS. The cut off is at...

27 Aug

Creative Retouching, Stay Inspired

The Best Use Of Photoshop Ever!

December 20, 2018
fun, photoshop
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I think I have just discovered my new favorite Photoshop artist :D How awesome is that in the times when Photoshop and retouching seem to be getting a lot of kicks and frowns, one dad is using it to make...

Master The Curves Tool to Color Grade Your Images Like a Pro

07 Aug

Fundamentals, Video Tutorial

Master The Curves Tool to Color Grade Your Images Like a Pro

December 21, 2018
curves tool, photoshop, working with colors
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Many retouching artists will agree that the Curves tool is one of the best to use for color grading, but if your retouching workflow is limited to Lightroom or Capture One, you may not be too familiar with the...

19 Jun

Creative Retouching, Fundamentals, Video Tutorial

How to Make Neon Effects Using Photoshop

December 26, 2018
creative retouching, photoshop, photoshop special effect
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Are you bored with the same old portraits, are you in a creative funk? Thankfully Photoshop has you covered with tons of ways to express your creativity and sometimes the simplest tips yield the biggest results. In this quick...

29 May

Creative Retouching, Fundamentals, Video Tutorial

How to Use and Create Color Look Up Tables in Photoshop

December 27, 2018
look up tables, photoshop, video tutorial
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Photoshop has so many tools built within its massive toolbox that it can be easy to get lost for a beginner. Which tools we use can be up to mere personal preference or ease, while other tools are overlooked...

lighten or darken selective colors in photoshop

26 Apr

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial, Working With Colors

How to Lighten or Darken Selective Colors in Photoshop

January 13, 2019
photoshop, photoshop tools, working with colors
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There are endless techniques for color grading your images, but one aspect that can be tricky is manipulating the tonal range of those colors. If you prefer performing your color work in Photoshop, this quick tip will show you...

04 Apr

Efficiency & Productivity, Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

Adobe Adds Profiles to Lightroom and ACR

Today, Lightroom and Camera RAW users can rejoice! Adobe has just released “Profiles” for Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and Adobe Camera Raw. Within ACR and Lightroom, a profile is used to render your photograph, converting it from raw camera information...

23 Jan

Industry & Community News, Software for Retouching

Review of Lightroom Classic Versus Lightroom CC

If you have been a loyal Adobe Lightroom user, you probably already know that Adobe discontinued perpetually licensed Lightroom 6 in 2017, and most likely support for it will eventually be dwindling too. If you are not planning to...

18 Jan

Fundamentals, Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Understanding Blending Modes in Photoshop

Whether you are color grading, manipulating tones, or creating a composite, understanding blending modes will help you achieve the desired result. This crash course by Jesús Ramirez of the Photoshop Training Channel breaks down the basic fundamentals of these...

20 Nov

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

Quickly Learn the Curvature Pen Tool in Photoshop CC 2018

The Curvature Pen Tool is one of the most exciting new features brought to Photoshop CC 2018, making selecting and masking a breeze. This quick video tutorial will have you using this powerful new tool in no time.

15 Nov

Software for Retouching, Video Tutorial

The Differences Between Levels and Curves in Photoshop

During the journey to become proficient with Adobe Photoshop, two tools - Levels and Curves - will likely beg the question: what is the difference between them? This video by Unmesh Dinda of PiXimperfect, details their similarities and differences. When it...

06 Aug

Industry & Community News, Stay Inspired

Take a Peek Into The New Adobe’s Office in London

Have you ever wondered where Adobe magic is made? US multinational software giant Adobe, the creator of our very main retouching software Photoshop, has opened a new vibrant office in the UK to host its 600 employees. This colorful space...