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Volume 2, Issue 2 February 25th, 2009
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Hi ,
Wow! Lots of new things happening lately - - I really appreciate all of the great feedback and compliments - keep those comments and suggestions coming...
 John Watts
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Free Live and Interactive Webinars...
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Come and explore the power of Photoshop with my FREE Live and Interactive Webinars: Enjoy a whole new dimension to what you can accomplish!
Here are the other subjects being covered right now:- Photoshop - - Keep It Simple
- Color Management 101
- What's New in CS4
- Layer Masks
- Working with RAW images
- The Power of Curves
To see what it's all about, see a short video sample and to sign up, Click here ... And remember - - It's FREE!!! |
Custom One-on-One Photoshop Webinars
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"A Revolutionary New Way to Learn Photoshop..."
I am really excited about this! Imagine, being able to sit in front of your computer, and from the
comfort of your home or office, spend time learning from me - live, interactive andone-on-one with what YOU want to learn!
- Live and interactive
- Customized to the subject
- YOU want to learn
- Flexible Scheduling
If you've ever been frustrated in learning how to use Photoshop, you really need to check this out - - Click Here to see a short Video Sample of a One-on-One Webinar, learn about hardware requirements, pricing, and more ...
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| "Photofinishing With Photoshop Tip #9"
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Photoshop Speed Keys: Instant Gratification
We live in an Instant Gratification world - Some things that we
get instantly are good, and some are bad. Here's my contribution to the good instant gratification - - My favorite Photoshop Speed Keys.
Once you start using speed keys, you may never use menus again for a
particular function. I have gotten in the habit of keeping my left hand
hovering over the keyboard, ready to use the speed keys at a moment's
notice. By the way, if you use a function repeatedly, it may have a
speed key combination - just check beside its name in the appropriate
menu.
Also, the speed keys below are shown in the Windows platform - for Mac, just
substitute the Control key with the Command key. If you would like
a PDF version of the chart listed below (Mac or PC), Email me and I'll be more than happy to send it to you.
For Navigation through your Image:
- Home Key = Go to Upper Left of Image
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Home Key + Page DownKey = Go to Lower Left of Image
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End Key = Go to Lower Right of Image
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End Key + Page Up Key = Go to Upper Right of Image
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Navigator Palette = Drag with mouse to desired location
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Space Bar Key + Left Mouse Button = Drag with mouse to desired location
To View your Image:
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Control + +/= Key = Enlarge Image Size
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Control + -/_ Key = Reduce Image Size
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Control + 0 Key = Fit to Monitor Screen
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F Key = Toggle through Standard & Full Screen Modes
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Tab Key = Toggle to Show/Hide Palettes
Process Tips and Tricks:
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Control + Z Key = Step Backward/Undo Previous Step
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Control + D Key = Deselect
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Control + E Key = Merge Layer Down to the Layer below
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Layer Menu ⇒ Flatten Image = Flatten Image Layers
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Control + ' Key = Show/Hide Grid
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Alt (Option on Mac) + 0169 (On your keypad) = To make the copyright © Symbol
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Arrow Keys = Use
to make small changes in A) numerical values in menus & B) position
of crop guides while using crop tool
This menu is far from inclusive - In keeping with the spirit of the
K.I.S.S method (Keep It Super Simple), I've just included the basics.
You'll probably develop some favorite speed keys of your own over time,
depending on your needs.
Until Next Month, Have Fun!
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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, testimonials, 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 very soon...
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