In this screencast I show you how to create a “Softar Filter” effect with Adobe Photoshop CS4. So if you used to shoot with a Hasselblad then this will bring back some memories for you. I have also created an action using the settings from the screencast and you can watch the video and download the action after the jump!
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Now that you know how I shot the assignment in The Falconer and Owl Composite – Part 1. Lets take an in-depth look at how the composite was created in Adobe Photoshop CS4.
Keeping in the spirit of last Thursdays screencast about making a Channel Mask I thought I would take things up a level and give you a step by step guide to how I created the Falconer and Owl composite starting with the photography, lighting and a behind the scenes video of the shoot.
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One question that I get asked more than most is “How can I make my white backgrounds white?” Well, where as most photographers are looking for a one click answer, I am sorry to say there isn’t one. But, this screencast comes pretty close as I delve into the world of the alpha channel mask by sneakily using image calculations, and the dodge and burn tools at 100%.
My new Lastolite Ezybox softbox arrived in the post the other day and I took time out from finalizing the new website to take a few shots of my son Julian. The impromptu shoot only lasted a few minutes, but out of it I got some goofy shots that I decided would look great as canvas print. So in this article I will discuss both the photography and Lightroom 2 / Photoshop techniques I used to achieve a simple yet very effective sequence of images into a canvas print.
I felt that the Black & White Infrared Effect achieved with Lightroom 2 needed a helping hand with a little film grain. So, with this in mind I am going to teach you a new way to add noise to a Black & White image using Adobe Photoshop CS4, that is first of all non-destructive and secondly emulates actual film grain really well. Enjoy!
In this screencast I will show you how to do a non-destructive Black & White infrared technique in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. The secret to this techniques is to choose an image that has a lot of foliage and grass etc in the shot. So this is one for landscape photographer inside you! Nothing can ever replace an actual infrared image shot with either a DSLR converted for the purpose or infrared film, but this technique comes pretty close. Enjoy!
I constantly get asked which is the best way to convert an image to Black & White? The answer is the one that suits your images the best! In this screencast I will show you 6 ways to make your image Black & White. There are actually 9 different techniques available, but I thought I would stick to the ones that focus on Photoshop directly, rather than dipping into Adobe Camera RAW or converting to Greyscale. Enjoy!
Stuart Little is a Professional Photographer and Photoshop Trainer with over 18 years experience in the field. The Little Photoshop is home to Stuart's articles, screencasts, training dvds, actions and inspiration based around the topics of Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Digital Photography and Off Camera Lighting. Learn more...