2 Minute Photoshop Tricks

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.

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

Continue Reading Add comment April 11th, 2006

2MPT #32 - Shiny Text

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.

Continue Reading Add comment April 6th, 2006

Delays

Hey everyone, I’ve been a little under the weather lately and had to delay the podcast a bit. I’m starting to feel better and we should have a show coming out very soon. While your waiting for the show, make sure to vote in our new poll and stop by our flickr page.

Thanks for your patience,
Kent

Add comment April 2nd, 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.

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

Continue Reading 4 comments March 23rd, 2006

2MPT #31 - RAW

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.

Continue Reading Add comment March 21st, 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.

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

Continue Reading 4 comments March 16th, 2006

2MPT #30 - Editing down a shoot

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.

Continue Reading 4 comments March 11th, 2006

2MPT - Holga Awards

We have Holga winners! Download to hear our Holga photoshop awards show.

Contest winners: (click name to see winner’s flickr page)

• First Place: Mrjerz
• Second Place: Vncnt
• Thrid Place: Joey Cohen

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

Winning entries can be viewed by clicking the continue reading link below.

Continue Reading Add comment March 5th, 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

2MPT #29 - Workspaces

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.

Continue Reading Add comment February 26th, 2006