2 Minute Photoshop Tricks

2MPT #39 Video – Depth of Field

The video version of our show on how to make your subject pop from your photos background by simulating a decrease in depth of field.

This trick include tips on:

• Extracting objects
• Hiding/showing layers and layer management
• Selective blurring and blur gradation

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download. The video version of the show requires Quicktime 7 to play. You can download a free copy of Quicktime 7 here.

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Continue Reading 10 comments February 1st, 2007

2MPT #37 Video – Digital Mats

The video version of our look at how to create digital mats for your digital photographs.

This trick include tips on:

• Canvas Sizing
• Layer Alignment
• Actions

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download. The video version of the show requires Quicktime 7 to play. You can download a free copy of Quicktime 7 here.

Continue Reading 4 comments November 2nd, 2006

2MPT #36 Video – Perspective Text Shadows

The video version of our show on how to create a text shadow complete with fades, blurs, and perspective.

This trick include tips on:

• Text tools
• Gradients
• Layer effects
• Layer transformations

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download. The video version of the show requires Quicktime 7 to play. You can download a free copy of Quicktime 7 here.

View the lower quality flash streaming version by clicking “continue reading” below.

Continue Reading 10 comments July 26th, 2006

2MPT #35 Video – Print Profiles

The video version of our show on how to print accurate colors from within photoshop using printer/paper profiles.

This trick include tips on:

• Printing accurate color
• Print profiles
• Color management

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download. The video version of the show requires Quicktime 7 to play. You can download a free copy of Quicktime 7 here.

View the lower quality flash streaming version by clicking “continue reading” below.

Continue Reading 1 comment May 23rd, 2006

2MPT #34 Video – Aged Photos (pt 2)

Part two of our two part trick on aging photos – in video.

This trick include tips on:

• Creating a grunge brush
• Inner glow layer effects
• Layer masks
• Layer and brush opacity effects

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download. The video version of the show requires Quicktime 7 to play. You can download a free copy of Quicktime 7 here.

View the lower quality flash streaming version by clicking “continue reading” below.

Continue Reading 3 comments May 9th, 2006

2MPT #33 Video – Aged Photos (pt 1)

The video version of our show on how to create shiny text for logos, headers, etc.

This trick include tips on:

• Sepia toning
• Adding a border to images
• Ripped edge effect

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download. The video version of the show requires Quicktime 7 to play. You can download a free copy of Quicktime 7 here.

View the lower quality flash streaming version by clicking “continue reading” below.

Continue Reading 3 comments April 27th, 2006

2MPT #31 Video – Shiny Text

The video version of our show on how to create shiny text for logos, headers, etc.

This trick include tips on:

• Basic text effects (gradients, strokes)
• Selecting intersections of layers
• Adding glossy highlights

See our example selection here

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download. The video version of the show requires Quicktime 7 to play. You can download a free copy of Quicktime 7 here.

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Continue Reading 1 comment April 11th, 2006

2MPT #31 Video – RAW

The video version of our trick on how to get the most from your raw images using Adobe Camera Raw.

This trick include tips on:

• Opening raw images in Adobe Camera Raw
• Setting white points in raw images
• Toning raw images

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download. The video version of the show requires Quicktime 7 to play. You can download a free copy of Quicktime 7 here.

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Continue Reading 4 comments March 23rd, 2006

2MPT #30 Video – Editing Down a Shoot in Bridge

The video version of our show on how to quickly rate and sort your downloaded photos in Adobe Bridge.

This trick include tips on:

• Launching Bridge
• Rating images
• Filtering thumbnails by ratings
• Creating and viewing slideshows in bridge.

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download. The video version of the show requires Quicktime 7 to play. You can download a free copy of Quicktime 7 here.

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Continue Reading 4 comments March 16th, 2006

2MPT #29 Video – Workspaces

The video version of our show on how to manage your photoshop workspace and navigate your image while editing.

This trick include tips on:

• Arranging pallets
• Saving and managing workspaces
• Zooming shortcuts
• Multiple views of images

Note: If you are downloading directly from the web page click here to download. The video version of the show requires Quicktime 7 to play. You can download a free copy of Quicktime 7 here.

View the lower quality flash streaming version by clicking “continue reading” below.

Continue Reading 2 comments February 27th, 2006