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Volume 1, Issue 6 October 29th, 2008
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Hello ,
The holiday season is almost upon us, and I love it - - This is my favorite time of the year! A few new "happenings" to make you aware of: 1) Photoshop CS4 is out, and I'll have reviews on my blog shortly... 2) Need to send me a file? Try my new "Upload a File" service... 3) I'm now offering a series of Free Live and Interactive Webinars - - See below for more information! Here's the latest newsletter - enjoy! As always, I really appreciate all of the great feedback and compliments - keep those comments and suggestions coming...  John Watts |
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K.I.S.S. Your Images Using Photoshop
Q - What is one of the best things about Photoshop?A- The amount of functions available to you, the user.
Q - What is one of the worst things about Photoshop?A - The amount of functions available to you, the user!
If you are new or fairly new to Photoshop,
one of the challenges of using the program is its overall complexity.
Most of the time, you will only need to use 10% to 15% of Photoshop's
functionality to achieve the results you want.
I'd suggest employing the K.I.S.S. method. K.I.S.S stands for "Keep It Super Simple". Start with the basics of Photoshop, and grow into other functions as you need them. Sometimes, less is more.
Now, I'm speaking primarily to photographers, rather
than "digital artists". If all you are trying to do is make a "killer"
print from your digital image, do you really need to know how to create
rotating and flashing text, or how to put goats heads on human bodies?
Doubtful, so grow into those functions if and when you need them.
Here are some suggestions to help you get started:-
Get "Back to the Basics" - Focus on what makes a good print - See this previous newsletter for more on the subject.
- Standardize your Workflow - Make a checklist -
Start with "Open File", "Convert from RAW", "Duplicate Image", and so
on - - Write it down, laminate it, and follow it!
- Use the Internet as a source for tutorials, "how-to's", etc., such as my blog - for instance, subscribe to my RSS feed (shameless plug!).
- Take Notes on What Works - If it works, write it down - I have a file cabinet full of stuff that works.
Until next month, have fun!
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Free Live and Interactive Webinars...
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By popular request, I am now offering Free Live and Interactive Webinars on subjects related to Photoshop, Digital Printing, and Color Management.
These webinars will allow you to watch the desktop of my computer
"real-time" and listen to me as I explain what I am doing. At the
same time, if you have any questions, you can type your question, and I
will answer it! I will be doing a minimum of 2 webinars per week.
These webinars are "browser-based" on your computer, and are limited
to 15 participants per session to allow plenty of interaction between
you and me via chat. Shortly before the webinar, you will receive by
email a PDF with appropriate notes for the session, including simple
instructions on how the webinar functions. Each webinar session will
last approximately one hour.
For more information and to sign up, Click here ...
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"Not Just Another
Photoshop Book..."
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My Photoshop Book, "Photofinishing with Photoshop, The Art of Printmaking in the Digital Realm", is now available in two varieties:
1) "E-Book" - Available as an immediate download in PDF Format
2) "Hard Copy" - Printed with Quality and Spiral-Bound, Ships anywhere in the USA
This is not just another Photoshop Book: It is unique
because I focus on what makes a good color print, and I will show you
how to use the basics of Photoshop to achieve your desired printing
results, using your computer and printer.
The Book is 100+ pages in an easy-to-follow format, packed full of great information, examples, and illustrations.For detailed information or to purchase and download, please click here to visit my website.
By the way, the Video Series that complements the E-book will be out this fall...
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