Archive for November 2nd, 2005

2 Minute Tricks # 6 - Actions

Show Summary: This week we will be looking at how to make an automated workflow with a nifty Photoshop feature called actions. You can set up actions to do all sorts of repetitive tasks with just single click of your mouse!

The show’s step by step guide is available here.

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download.

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2 Minute Tricks # 5 - Levels Adjustment Layers

Show Summary: This week we will be looking at how to use adjustment layers and layer masks to change the brightness and contrast in certain areas of an image. Think of it as burning and dodging only with a lot more precision.

The show’s step by step guide is available here.

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2 Minute Tricks # 4 - Remove Color Casts or Tints

Show Summary: This week we will be looking at a very precise way of eliminating color tints in images. This is a great way of fixing images that look a little greenish, blueish, or any-color-ish. This tricks is very handy when your camera was set to the wrong white balance setting, and can even be used for restoring color to older images.

The show’s step by step guide is available here.

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2 Minute Tricks # 3 - Extracting objects + more

Show Summary: This week we are taking a look at a couple of listener questions. We will show you a quick way to extract an object from an image, and talk about differences in the types of layers you can use in Photoshop.

The show’s step by step guide is available here.

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download.

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2 Minute Tricks # 2 - Convert Color Photos to Black and White with Adjustment Layers

Episode #2 is up, and it’s a day early! Enjoy.

Show Summary: This week we will be looking at a way to convert color photos to black and white using adjustment layers. This method gives you a lot of control over how you image will look in black and white, and it is way better than Photoshop’s default method of making black and white images.

The show’s step by step guide is available here.

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download.

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2 Minute Tricks # 1 - Level those tilty photos

The first episode of the 2 Minute Photoshop Tricks is now available in both AAC and mp3. Just click the format you want. (If clicking doesn’t work try right-clicking or command clicking the format then click the save file or download link to disk option). The AAC copy is a smaller file, but the mp3 edition is more compatible. The show is also now available on iTunes and Odeo.com.

Show Summary: This week we will be looking at a quick way to level out crooked photos with a tool a lot of digital photographers probably don’t even know exists in photoshop.

UPDATE: The show’s step by step guide is now up and available here.

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Site Launch!

Hello! Welcome to the website that compliments the 2 Minute Photoshop Tricks podcast. The first episode has been recorded and will available from the iTunes podcast directory shortly. Keep your eyes open.

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