Adobe Photoshop Quicktips [Video]

Episode 94: Instagrammin'

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

In this weeks show, Justin shows you how to mimmick the effects of popular iPhone apps like Instagram and Hipstamatic by creating a vintage look on your digital photographs.

Episode 93: Fading the Faux

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:36:25 +0000

In this episode of PSQT Justin shows you how to gain more control over the HDR Toning feature in Photoshop CS5 to create some awesome imagery.

Episode 92: Perfect Pixelation

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:06:12 +0000

In this week's episode of Photoshop Quicktips Justin shows you how to selectively pixelate images in Photoshop CS5 using Smart Objects. This is great for hiding the identity of witnesses or mob snitches that need to remain nameless!

Episode 91: Smoothing With RAW

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:56:50 +0000

In this week's episode of the Photoshop Quicktips Podcast Justin shows you how to soften skin using Adobe's Camera Raw Plugin. This technique is really simple and can create some awesome portraits once you've dialed it in!

Episode 90: The Orton Effect

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:00:11 +0000

In this week's episode of the Photoshop Quicktips Podcast Justin shows you how to take your photos from zero to hero with an awesome technique that's simply known as the "Orton Effect." This technique combines sharp and blurry imagery and mixes in a lot of contrast to create an awesome and dramatic effect for your photos. The best part is that it's super easy once you know the secret!

Episode 89: Shape Up

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:51:23 +0000

In this week's episode of the Photoshop Quicktips Podcast Justin Seeley shows you how turn a simple shape layer into a stunning background for your next print project. You'll be amazed at how easy it is and once you know the secret you'll be creating masterpieces in minutes!

Episode 88: The Font Effect

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:30:00 +0000

In this week's episode of the Photoshop Quicktips Podcast Justin shows you how to recreate an effect he saw recently on a font website by utilizing some creative positioning and blend modes inside of Photoshop. The technique itself isn't that difficult, but the results are pretty cool!

Episode 87: Color Replacement

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode of the Photoshop Quicktips Podcast Justin shows you how to quickly and easily change the color of objects in your photos using the Color Replacement Tool inside of Adobe Photoshop. This tool has some serious power behind it and once you know how to use it properly, you'll be amazed at just how useful it can be, and the next time somebody asks "Hey, can you change the color of this..." you'll know exactly what to do!

Episode 86: Beautiful Buttons

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Photoshop Quicktips Podcast Justin Seeley shows you how to create a very stylish button for your next web project in just a few easy steps. The best part about this technique is that it can be applied to any style button and can be altered to fit any color scheme. You'll be amazed at just how easy it is to create beautiful web buttons once Justin shows you the secrets.

Episode 85: Droopy Drop Shadows

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 22:17:11 +0000

In this week's episode of PSQT Justin shows you how to add a little depth to your web graphics by manipulating your drop shadow layer styles. The process is very easy and can be used for a variety of digital imaging projects!

Episode 84: Keyboard Masking

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:52:14 +0000

This week's episode of the Photoshop Quicktips Podcast tackles a question that one of our viewers recently posted on Justin's Facebook Page about how to add a keyboard shortcut to the Layer Mask command in Photoshop. This technique is really easy once you know the secret and it's sure to save you some valuable time along the way.

Episode 83: Creative Comps

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the PSQT show, Justin shows you how to take two ordinary images and blend them together into a stunningly simple, yet eye-catching composition.

Episode 82: Trading Places

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:50:11 +0000

In this episode of PSQT Justin shows you how to quickly and easily move paths from Photoshop into Adobe Illustrator. This technique is very useful and will help you gain better control and editing capabilities over your next vector project.

Episode 81: Some CS5 Stuff

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:52:01 +0000

I tried to avoid it, but with all the buzz surrounding CS5, I had to show off some of the new features here on the show. The good news is that I also included a pretty neat little tip at the end that doesn't require CS5. In this week's show you'll see demos of Content Aware Fill, Content Aware Healing, and the new Refine Edge features of Photoshop CS5.

Episode 80: Creative Illuminations

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Quicktips, Justin shows you how to take any photo and transform it into a dreamy illuminated scene using Camera Raw, Smart Objects, and a little creative brushing.

Episode 79: Vintage Video

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 03:47:30 +0000

Way back when CS3 was introduced, Adobe added video editing capabilities to their flagship image editor... To say the least people were skeptical. However, now that technology has evolved and folks have had time to see just how far you can push video inside of Photoshop, the possibilities are becoming very exciting. In this week's episode Justin shows you how to create a vintage look on your video using some basic Photoshop tools.

Episode 78: Blurry Backgrounds

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:11:49 +0000

In this week's episode Justin shows you how to achieve simulated depth of field using channels and the lens blur filter. Basically he's showing you how to keep your foreground sharp and your background blurry!

Episode 77: 3 Step Processing

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:30:00 +0000

In this week's episode Justin shows you how to take an ordinary photograph and transform it into an edgy masterpiece in just three easy steps.

Episode 76: Double Strokes

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:09:00 +0000

Photoshop Quicktips is BACK! That's right Justin Seeley has revived the podcast once again and will be bringing you non-stop Photoshop learning every single week. In this episode, Justin shows you how to create a double stroke layer style on your text.

Video Problems

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:32:00 +0000

I realize some of you are having trouble viewing the new PSQT shows... I had originally planned to wait for the new site rollout and multiple version releases, but I think it better serves you to do this now. Therefore, the PSQT homepage will be down starting tomorrow. Hopefully the new site can be finished and launched by monday in time for a new episode, if not we'll get it back up ASAP. Thank you for your patience in this time of "trial and error," I assure you I will fix this issue and re-release these previous shows in a format that is more compatible. Thank you. -Justin Seeley

Episode 75: Copying Consistency

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Consistency is a huge part of any graphic design piece. That's why it is important when you're styling multiple objects to keep your settings right on target. I can't think of a better way to ensure a consistent look than to make an exact duplicate of the style you're trying to match. Today's Quicktip shows you how to simply copy & paste a layer style from one layer to another, instantly applying all the same effects and settings to any object in your design.

Episode 74: Tabbing Around

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:30:00 +0000

When you work with multiple files (and I know you do), switching between them can be quite a pain, especially if you're using Photoshop CS4. In today's Quicktip I show you how to quickly and easily navigate and manage multiple documents by using your keyboard. This will help you switch documents without ever having to take your hands off the keyboard, which will inevitably make you faster and more productive!

Episode 73: Ruling Your Rulers

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Today's video shows you how to instantly access and manipulate your rulers in Photoshop. This is a very cool little shortcut that is sure to save you time and increase your productivity.

Episode 72: From Bridge to RAW

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:30:00 +0000

Today's Quicktip shows you how to take your images in Adobe Bridge and quickly launch them into Adobe's Camera Raw by using a very cool keyboard shortcut. This is great for getting not just one, but multiple images out of Bridge and into RAW with one simple command. Plus, if you're a CS3 or CS4 user you can even open JPEG and TIFF files in ACR (Adobe Camera Raw) and take full advantage of its non-destructive editing capabilities… Pretty cool huh?

Episode 71: History States

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:30:00 +0000

Photoshop Quicktips is BACK! Not only is PSQT back on the air, but it's now a daily podcast! That's right now you get a brand-new Photoshop tip each and every day to help keep your creative juices flowing! Today's Quicktip shows you how to manage History States in Photoshop. This will essentially give you more "undos" and allow you to become more productive in the long run.

A Much Needed Update...

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:22:00 +0000

Hello Everyone,

Let me begin by apologizing for my prolonged absence from this site and the show. I never intended for it to be this long, nor did I mean to disappoint all of you. In truth, the Photoshop Quicktips podcast has really been the last thing on my mind recently. I've had some very troubling times personally and professionally as of late, and I have simply taken some time to step back and reassess where I am going from here.

I will say, that it is my intention to continue podcasting. However, it may not be in the manner you are used to, as the details are still being hashed out. I will make an announcement in the coming weeks detailing the future of the show. I want to thank all of you for being so patient, loyal, and respectful throughout these past few months and I promise that you won't be disappointed by what the future holds. Again, thank you and I'll talk to you soon.

-Justin Seeley

Quicktips Delayed... Sorry!

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:14:00 +0000

Unfortunately, this week's episode of Quicktips will be delayed. I am working hard to fix the problem and the new episode should be out by mid-week. Again, I apologize for the inconvenience.

Episode 70: Grand Theft Color

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:09:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Quicktips I answer one of the most commonly asked questions that I receive from viewers… "How do I copy a specific color from a website?" The answer is very simple and I'll show you how to do it quickly and easily using Photoshop!

Episode 69: Keyboard Crazy

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 01:30:00 +0000

One of the questions I see most often in my inbox is "are there any keyboard shortcuts for adjustment layers?" The short answer to this is no, but in this week's episode of Quicktips, I will show you how you can fix this problem.

Episode 68: Creative Comics

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:30:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Quicktips we take a look at how to create a comic book effect on your digital photographs. This is a very quick and easy technique that creates a very cool effect in the end.

Many people have emailed me saying I am being too CS3 specific on this podcast, so this week I show you how to achieve this effect using CS3 and non-CS3 versions of Photoshop. the best part is, all of the techniques are completely non-destructive!

Episode 67: Inverted Landscapes

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Quicktips we take a look at how to spice up your landscape photography using a very unusual and artistic technique. This is a really cool effect that will really help you take those photos that are just "ok" and turn them into a nice work of art.

Help Us Out: Quicktips Survey

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:25:00 +0000

Photoshop Quicktips needs your help. In order to keep this podcast going we need to sell some advertising. Before we can move forward we need some information about our viewers (nothing too personal, don't worry).

Click Here to take a brief survey, you would really be helping us out! Thanks in advance!

Episode 66: Crossing the Process

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:30:00 +0000

Cross Processing has been a popular photographic technique for many years and with the innovation of digital tools the look of cross processed photos has become even more popular. There are many plug-ins and tools out there that will help you achieve an effect such as this, but all of those tools require more time and money than I am willing to spend.

Luckily when I was poking around in the curves dialogue box I actually found a preset that does a very nice job of "cross processing" a photograph. Add this as an adjustment layer and you've got yourself a kick-butt technique, and most importantly a non-destructive effect!

Quicktips News: Total Training Online

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:29:00 +0000

Above is a video showcasing some of the great features of Total Training’s new online training system. As many of you know all of my current training videos are now available at Total Training’s website and I truly believe this is the best delivery system for online training that I have ever used.

If you visit Total Training Online you have the option of signing up for a free 7-day guest pass which will give you access to the first 20 minutes of each training series in the online library. Check it out today… You’ll be glad you did!

Episode 65: Color Change

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:30:00 +0000

Every week I receive a ton of email asking about different Photoshop techniques. One of the most requested techniques is how to change the color of an object (usually a shirt or car, etc.) and in this episode that question is answered.

We are going to use the Select Color Range command in Photoshop to achieve this color change and when we're done, you'll be amazed at just how easy it really is.

Episode 64: Nitty Gritty

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:30:00 +0000

This week we'll be heading back into Photoshop CS3 in order to achieve a very cool look on our digital photos. The look we get with this technique is very unique and leaves a lot of room for customization.

There are several techniques out there that are similar to this one, but I believe this to be the superior method because all of the effects we've done to this photograph are completely non-destructive and customizable!

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Episode 63: Last Week's Photo

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:30:00 +0000

After last week's episode I had several viewers write in asking how I achieved the effect on the photos that were used in that episode. My apologies for not covering that last week, but for those of you who were wondering… Here you go!

This is a great technique for giving your photos a very unique look, and the best part is that it's non-destructive and done completely using Adobe's Camera Raw.

Episode 62: Copy Cat

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Quicktips we take a look at how you can quickly and easily copy and paste Camera Raw settings without ever having to leave the Adobe Bridge. This is a great little time-saver and it should help you shave some precious minutes off your next project.

Tune in Next week to learn how this look was achieved on these photos using nothing but Adobe Camera Raw.

Episode 61: Exploring Bridge Home

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Quicktips we take a break from actual image processing and focus more on furthering our education about the Creative Suite products. In case you didn't know Adobe has built in a virtual learning center to Adobe Bridge CS3 called "Bridge Home."

Bridge Home is a great internal web application that gives you info and learning resources for all of the Creative Suite applications. Take some time, browse around, and I am sure you'll find something useful in this cool new feature!

Episode 60: Retouching in Raw

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:49:00 +0000

Photoshop Quicktips is back… FINALLY! After a long absence Photoshop Quicktips is on the air once again and this week we take a look at a very cool feature of Adobe's Camera Raw.

In this episode we learn how to use the new retouch tool in ACR and how it can help fix problem areas in our images quickly, efficiently, and most important non-destructively!

Episode 59: Suite Integration

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:02:00 +0000

One of the great things about Adobe applications are there ability to seamlessly integrate with one another. This makes work both easy and fun! In this week's episode of Quicktips we take a look at how you can build a customized contact sheet using Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and InDesign!

If you're a photographer this is sure to become an essential technique for you to employ when delivering proofs to clients or sending them a PDF copy via email.

Episode 58: Getting Smart with ACR

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000

One of the best things about working in Photoshop is the ability to place and work with smart objects. Now with the innovations of Camera RAW 4 and Photoshop CS3 we have the ability to take any file from Camera RAW and place it into Photoshop as a Smart Object.
This will prove to be a great advantage as you work in Photoshop because you can now have the full functionality of a Camera RAW file directly within your Photoshop projects which will allow you unprecedented creative control.
Don't forget to check out my new blog at JustinSeeley.com!

Episode 57: RAW Creativity

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:48:00 +0000

For most people Adobe Camera RAW is simply an image processing engine. However, what these people overlook is ACR's ability to become quite the creative image editor.

In this week's episode of Quicktips we'll take a look at how you can creatively use the tools of Adobe Camera RAW to morph your ordinary images into some extraordinary works of art.

Also don't forget to check out my new blog over at JustinSeeley.com!

Episode 56: Mini Productivity

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:00:00 +0000

Everyone wants to become faster when working in the creative field. Getting fast makes everyone happy including you, your boss and the all-important client. In this episode of Quicktips we take a look at a few techniques that will allow you to start shaving precious minutes off of your next project.

Once you have mastered these techniques I promise that you will be well on your way to becoming a more efficient Photoshop user and an super-productive creative professional!

Episode 55: Calculating a Grayscale

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 01:54:00 +0000

Converting digital photographs to black & white is one of the most popular photographic techniques today. In this week's episode of Quicktips we take a look at how to utilize the Calculations Command in Photoshop to create better black & white compositions by essentially blending image channels together.

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Episode 54: Vortext

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 23:56:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Quicktips we take a look at how to create a cool 3D effect in Photoshop. This is a great special effect that can be applied to images, text, shapes or pretty much anything else you can think of. The best part of this tutorial is the flexibility and compatibility!

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Episode 53: iDesign

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:19:00 +0000

Apple certainly has a unique style when it comes to advertising and lately they have really stepped up their game with their ads for the iPhone. In this week's episode of Quicktips we take a look at how to create one of these ads very quickly and with tremendous flexibility.

Don't forget to check out my new Illustrator Podcast over at GradientMesh.com! Episode 03 is now playing and ready for download.

Episode 52: Dynamic DUO-Tones

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 02:13:00 +0000

One of the great ways to add a little more drama and aesthetic appeal to your photographs is by adding a duo or split toned effect. In the episode of Photoshop Quicktips we will take a look at how to achieve both of these effects using a single adjustment layer.

This technique is both useful and flexible and is sure to be a valuable addition to any Photoshop User's arsenal. Don't forget to check out my new Adobe Illustrator Podcast at GradientMesh.com! Episodes 01 and 02 are online now and more episodes are on the way!

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Episode 51: The Reference Generator

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:56:00 +0000

In this week's episode we take a look at how to solve that pesky little problem of never knowing the right keyboard shortcut when it matters most! Hidden inside the Photoshop UI is a great feature that allows you to create your own stylized keyboard shortcut reference chart to display as you see fit!

Don't forget to check out my new podcast, Gradient Mesh. This is a video podcast devoted to nothing but Adobe Illustrator. Episode 01 is playing right now so head on over to GradientMesh.com to check it out!

Episode 50: Mix and Match

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:03:00 +0000

After a VERY long absence, Photoshop Quicktips is back! In this week's episode we take a look at how to realistically blend a subject into a new background using a very simple yet effective technique. This tips is really cool and requires very little effort at all.

In case you haven't noticed, both the Photoshop Quicktips and Seeley Media sites are under construction. This renovation is going to take a while but in the end it'll be worth it!

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Episode 49: Blend If

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:36:00 +0000

In This episode we take a look at a very simple way of blending an image into another background using the Blend If Sliders inside the blending options of Photoshop.

This is a great technique for silhouetting simple objects onto new backgrounds as well as dropping the white backdrop from scanned line-art.

Stay tuned for some EXCITING news here on the podcast as well as the 50th Episode Extravaganza! No Quicktips next week, but I promise it will be worth the wait. Don't forget to check out SeeleyMedia.com for more information and more FREE videos!

Episode 48: Perspective Crop

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 20 May 2007 08:52:00 +0000

In this episode of Quicktips I show you how to crop in perspective using one of the often overlooked features of the crop tool. This is a great little trick that will allow you to rip photos from frames, take posters off walls, and even (as we see in this podcast) rip images from a computer screen.

Be sure to check out SeeleyMedia.com for more information on my podcasts and all the projects I am working on. Also check out the new Community Forum and the FREE CS3 Learning Center.

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Episode 47: Clip it Good

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 13 May 2007 02:06:00 +0000

In this week’s episode we take a break from the CS3 “exclusive‿ content and get back into a creative mindset using clipping masks. This is a very popular technique that is used in all sorts of magazine ads, posters, invitations, and book covers. You’ll learn how to quickly “clip‿ your photographs into your text layer to create a very eye-catching effect, without harming any pixels in the image and keeping your text live and editable.

I’ve had several requests to create more content that will work in ALL versions of Photoshop and not just CS3. After some serious thinking I think I have a solution that will please everyone. I am going to do my best to create tutorials that apply to most versions of Photoshop (CS2, CS, and maybe even 7), however I cannot promise that I won’t have any CS3 specific content on the show at all. That being said, whenever I do cover a CS3 specific technique, I will (if at all possible) show how to achieve the same effect using older versions of Photoshop as well. This will make some episodes a little bit longer, but I think this is the overall best solution to the CS3 specific issues we’ve been having lately.

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Episode 46: Selective Color Creativity

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 06 May 2007 04:37:00 +0000

After a week-long absence, Photoshop Quicktips is finally back! In this episode of Quicktips we take a look at how to utilize Photoshop CS3's Black and White Adjustments to create more interesting selective color compositions.

Just a reminder to check out SeeleyMedia.com for all the latest news and events regarding my podcasts and all the creative media industry happenings.

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Episode 45: Birthday Warp!

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 21:30:00 +0000

HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUICKTIPS! That's right, 365 days ago a little show named Photoshop Quicktips was born. We've come a long way since then with nearly 800,000 downloads (since moving to this new site) and even becoming the top software podcast on iTunes numerous times! Thanks to everybody who helped the show make it this far and to all the viewers watching each and every week!

In this week's episode we officially make the jump into Adobe Photoshop CS3 and I show you how to non-destructively edit live type using the NEW smart filters! I am so glad to finally have these capabilities in my workflow and I know, once you see how easy and flexible it is, you will too!

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Quicktips News: SeeleyMedia.com Launches New Site!

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 06:41:00 +0000

I have officially launched my new website, SeeleyMedia.com. This site will be the new hub for all of my projects. You'll also be able to keep track of all my latest endeavors as well as any major industry happenings on my new blog that I will be updating daily (when possible)

There will also be new video tutorials posted weekly on the site (videos you will NOT see on my podcasts), covering several of the new CS3 applications and a schedule of my seminar dates and information on how you can attend them as well.

In the future I plan for this to be the central site for both my online store and all of my podcasts as well, but that will be a much slower transition. Please check out the new site and give me some feedback on what type of content you would like to see there. That's the news for now, I'll see you back here next week for NEW episode of Quicktips.

-Justin

Episode 44: The John Nack Interview

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:33:00 +0000

In this very special episode of Quicktips I am joined by Adobe's Senior Product Manager for Photoshop, John Nack. I know many of you out there have been wanting to see more of Photoshop CS3 in action and in this episode John takes us through both the Photoshop Cs3 Standard features and also some of the amazing things Adobe has put into Photoshop CS3 Extended.

My thanks to John for coming on the show this week and sharing his knowledge with all of us. If you would like to learn more about John and all the cool things he is up to these days. visit his blog at http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack.

I know this posting is a little early for a new episode but since this is a longer episode with more content than we're used to here on Quicktips, I thought I'd post it early and give you a chance to soak it all in. I will see you next week!

Episode 43: Vintage Advertising

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:52:00 +0000

In this episode of Quicktips I show you how to create one of the most popular effects in advertising! This effect can be seen on everything from product ads to posters and you'll be amazed at just how easy it is!

The pilot episode of the Photoshop Help Desk LIVE! will be taped on April 15th at 8pmEDT LIVE on Talkshoe.com. The show will run approx. 30min and viewers will be able to call in and get their PhotoshopÂ® and digital imaging questions answered on the air by Justin Seeley.

This is a great opportunity to get some one-on-one time with Justin and pick his brain with your digital imaging dilemmas!

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Episode 42: The Look

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 23:30:00 +0000

Happy April Fools' Day!

In this episode of Quicktips I show you how to create "The Look" on your digital photographs. It's very hard to explain exactly what "The Look" is, but it seems to be a very popular technique amongst digital photographers today.

This may or may not be the exact method that the photographers use to get their "look" but I think this tutorial serves its purpose.

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Quicktips News: Adobe Launches CS3!

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:46:00 +0000

For those of you who missed the big news on Tuesdayâ�¦ Here is a recording of the Adobe Creative Suite 3 Launch Event that took place in New York City!

Episode 41: High Pass Glow

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 17:52:00 +0000

The best thing about Photoshop is that there are thousands of ways to acheive different effects. This is what makes Photoshop so much fun!

In this episode of Quicktips I show you how to create a very surreal soft focus glow using a combination of blend modes and a filter that I am willing to bet most Photoshop users overlook…

Thanks to our sponsor JMF Printing. Check out them out at www.jmfprinting.com for all your promotional printing needs!

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Episode 40: Outside the Box

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:05:00 +0000

The ability to think outside the box can come in handy when working in Photoshop. Sometimes, however, you just need a quick way to make a really interesting and visually appealing image.

In this episode of Photoshop Quicktips I show you how to create a nice abstract background without having to think at all! This is a great technique that can be used for a variety of things. Give it a try and I'm sure you can find somewhere to use it in your work!

Thanks to our sponsor JMF Printing. Check out them out at www.jmfprinting.com for all your promotional printing needs!

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Episode 39: Vignette Flexibility

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:32:00 +0000

Adding a vignettes to photographs is becoming a very popular technique with digital photographers today. Essentially adding a vignette is just adding a gradual shading to the outer portions of your photo.

In this episode of Quicktips I take you through my way of adding a "flexible" vignette to your digital photographs.

Thanks to our sponsor JMF Printing. Check out them out at www.jmfprinting.com for all your promotional printing needs!

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Episode 38: Skin Smoother...

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode we take a look at how to create a very nice silky smooth skintone effect on your digital portraits. This is very popular in commercial photography and is actually very easy once you learn the techniques. With a little practice you'll be on your way to re-touching like a pro!

Thanks to our sponsor JMF Printing. Check out them out at www.jmfprinting.com for all your promotional printing needs!

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Episode 37: High Contrast.

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 22:47:00 +0000

In this episode I take you through how to create a very unique high contrast portrait effect in Photoshop. This is a very nice technique that requires little to no skill whatsoever!

Be sure to check out the Photoshop Quicktips DVD SALE! That's right, you can get the Photoshop Quicktips DVD for only $19.95 this week! This is $10 off the original price and supplies are limited so get yours TODAY!

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Episode 36: Retroactive!

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:30:00 +0000

One of the coolest effects from years past (in my opinion) is the pixelated border effects that advertisers and comic book designers used to implement in their work.

In this episode of Quicktips we travel back in time and show you a quick & easy way to achieve this look without any complex techniques. When you're finsihed you'll have a slick retro ad just like those from yesteryear!

Stay tuned here on the Quicktips website for an announcement regarding a BIG sale and the presale date for my NEW training DVD.

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Episode 35: Neon Lights!

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:30:00 +0000

One of the great things about Photoshop is being able to easily fake real world objects. In this episode of Quicktips I show you how to easily create a neon sign using layer styles in Photoshop.

This tutorial was requested this week in a veiwers email. If you have a tutorial you'd like to see here on the podcast, simply contact me either here on the blog or through email.

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Episode 34: Border Extraction

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Quicktips we take a look at how to create a very cool and very random border effect using the extract filter. This is one of my new favorites because you never know what you're getting when you do it.

This tip comes from Dave Cross and his Finishing Touches book. For more information on Dave or to purchase his books check out his blog at davecross.blogspot.com.

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Quicktips News:

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 05:35:00 +0000

This is something kind of new for me but I am going to try and post some news here on the blog periodically so here goes…

Due to the lack of response from the Quicktips Live chat session I am putting it out of its misery. If the demand for such a service rises again sometime in the future however, I will not be opposed to bringing it back again. My thanks to those who did show up and to all of you for watching the show each and every week.

I would also like to announce some new projects I am currently working on. The first is a new Podcast called Photoshop Help Desk LIVE! This show will be a sort of call-in radio show that will be broadcast via talkshoe. Stay tuned for more information regarding this show.

I also would like to announce that my next training DVD will be available in April and will be titled "Practical Photoshop". This will be an interactive DVD-ROM geared towards beginners and intermediate users and will cover a variety of "everyday issues" and how to fix them. I will be announcing the pre-sale date within the next few weeks so stay tuned.

Episode 33: The Antique Store

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:30:00 +0000

Most of the time in digital photography we spend our time trying make old photographs look new again. Well, in this episode of Quicktips I show you to do just the opposite. In this tutorial you'll learn how to take a photo and age it using some very interesting techniques.

My thanks to everyone for checking out this show every week. Quicktips was recently the #1 software podcast on the iTunes store. Something like this doesn't happen without viewers, and I appreciate each and every one of you.

See you in the chat room 8pmEST on Sunday evening!

Episode 32: Redeye Reduction

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 01:00:00 +0000

Redeye is probably the most common flaw in digital photography. In this episode we take a look at how to quickly eliminate this problem by using channels in Photoshop.

This is just one of the many techniques you'll learn when you purchase my Photoshop Quicktips DVD. Check out the Quicktips Store for more information.

Be sure to join in on Sunday evenings beginning at 8pm EST for a LIVE interactive chat session with ME! That's right every sunday night I will be right here on Photoshop Quicktips taking your questions via the Quicktips LIVE! interface on the right side of the page. I hope to see you all there.

Epsiode 31: The Missing Link

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 02:30:00 +0000

In this episode we take a look at how to solve a problem that EVERYONE experiences in both Photoshop CS2 and CS3. The problem is how to get a layer mask to link to a smart object. This is a major inconvenience for those of us whos use smart objects on a regular basis and in this episode I show you a quick and easy way to fix this problem.

Episode 30: Saturated Snapshots

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 01:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Photoshop Quicktips Podcast I show you how to create a very flexible and moveable selective color snapshot on your digital photographs.

Thanks to everyone for watching the podcast each and every week. Quicktips recently went over 250,000 total downloads! I never thought this show would make it this far. Please keep the email requests and comments coming, I enjoy hearing from each and every one of you and I am working hard to make this site and podcast better. 2007 is going to be an exciting year, stay tuned and you'll find out why!

Episode 29: Lighting Made Easy

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 03:45:00 +0000

Not everyone has the luxury of a fancy studio lighting setup, some of us have to fake it. In this episode of quicktips I show you how to fake a very dramatic lighting effect with a simple adjustment layer.

Thanks to everyone who is giving feedback on the new video format. I think we will stick with this new 640x480 resolution. Keep your requests coming I always appreciate hearing from my subscribers.

Episode 28: Grunge Collage

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Photoshop Quicktips we take a break from the CS3 Beta reviews and jump right back into Photoshop CS2 for a lesson in composition. In this tutorial I show you how to create a grunge collage by using a single photo and little bit of Photoshop magic.

Hopefully our resolution issues have been resolved. The podcast is now in 640x480 format (double its original resolution) and as far as I know stil compatible with iPods. If you have any trouble viewing this episode or putting it on your iPod please post here on the blog. I really need feedback so that I know this new format is going to be acceptable. Thanks for your patience during this transitional phase.

Episode 27: CS3 Beta, Part 6

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 05:05:00 +0000

Legacy workspaces, hidden presets, and cell phone wallpaper. The more you look, the more you'll find in this CS3 Beta. In this episode I'll show you some of the interesting things I have found while poking around in the new program. I'll also show you how to jump start your exploration of the program by using a custom workspace built by Adobe.

Podcast Quality Issues.

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:42:00 +0000

It has been brought to my attention that the video quality on the latest episodes of Photoshop Quicktips is very poor. Trust me, I understand this and I am working very hard to get this corrected ASAP. I recently switched screen capturing programs and it is taking a while to get the kinks worked out in this new program.

Hopefully the episode of Quicktips that is launching on Sunday will be of the same (if not better) quality as all the original shows. I thank you very much for your patience on this issue and apologize for the inconvenience.

Episode 26: CS3 Beta, Part 5

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 05:05:00 +0000

Here's another little feature that I absolutely love in the new CS3 Beta of Photoshop… The Print dialog box. I know this sounds weird for someone to have an infatuation with this particular dialog box but if you look closely, you'll see noticeable and time-saving improvements.

No longer do we have to bother with the option of Print vs. Print with Preview. This truly is a one-stop shop for printing.

Episode 25: CS3 Beta, Part 4

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:00:00 +0000

One of the coolest things in this new beta release of Photoshop is the new Quick Selection Tool and the addition of the Refine Edge Menu. These two little tool are going to change the way we make selections forever! Join me as I show you these new tools and some of the cool things they are capable of. You'll never stress over a selection again.

Episode 24: CS3 Beta, Part 3

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 02:48:00 +0000

If you've ever searched for how to convert a photo to black and white, you undoubtedly know that there a MILLIONS of ways to do so. Everybody who has ever owned Photoshop has there own way of black and white conversions. Up until now I really couldn't say that any one technique was that much better than all the rest.

Enter the Photoshop CS3 Beta. You can now use a Black and White adjustment layer to convert your digital photographs in a way you never thought possible. Never before have you had this much control over your black and whites.

Episode 23: CS3 Beta, Part 2

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 02:27:00 +0000

Some of the coolest features of the new CS3 Beta release are inside the Adobe Bridge. In this episode I show you a few of my favorite Bridge features that are new in this beta release.

Episode 22: CS3 Beta, Part 1

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 01:07:00 +0000

Exciting news this week! Adobe has released its first ever public beta of Photoshop. This is great news for Mac users as the program is now FINALLY a Universal Binary. This is just the first in a series of CS3 beta related podcasts I will be releasing so stay tuned all throughout this week and next.

This episode will give you a brief look at the new smart filters feature inside of Photoshop CS3. This is by far the most amazing thing that has ever been introduced into a version of Photoshop.

To download the new public beta visit the following link: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/photoshopcs3/

Episode 21: Borderlined

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 01:30:00 +0000

Photographic borders are a great way to finish off your digital photo composition. Learn how to quickly and easily create these trendy photographic borders in this week's episode of Photoshop Quicktips. This technique is very easy and can be used on any photograph and adapted to fit any style.

Episode 20: Realistic Reflections

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 02:30:00 +0000

Realistic reflections made easy. This week's tutorial takes you step-by-step through a tutorial on how to add a realistic reflection to your product shots.

Thanks again to everyone who ordered the Quicktips DVD. Your orders have already begun shipping so be looking for your DVD soon. The store should be up and running very soon for those of you who still want to purchase Quicktips merchandise. Please be patient as we make the transition to the new storefront.

Episode 19: Portrait Effects

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 03:30:00 +0000

In this episode of Photoshop Quicktips you'll learn how to create a dynamic portrait effect using very simple and quick techniques.

My thanks to everyone who has been writing in with episode requests. I assure you I will do my best to fulfill your requests ASAP. If you have a request for a tutorial please don't hesitate to drop me a line here on the blog or via email.

Also, don't forget you only have a week left to take advantage of the Photoshop Quicktips DVD pre-sale discount. The DVD will begin shipping December 1st so order yours today!

Episode 18: The Blender

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 13:00:00 +0000

Straight off the request lines, this episode of Quicktips takes you through a couple of effective methods for blending images together. Thanks to everyone who has been sending in requests and comments. I am doing my best to put them into the show and to help in any way I can.

If you would like to see something specific done on this podcast please don't hesitate to leave me a comment or to contact me directly through the link on my blog. Thanks for tuning in, I'll see you next week.

Episode 17: Logos Made Easy

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:26:00 +0000

In this episode of Quicktips I take you through a user-requested tutorial on how to create a very quick and professional glossy logo. This is a classic effect that you see so often in the web advertising world today.

The deadline for pre-ordering my new DVD is rapidly approaching. Be sure to order yours so you can take advantage of the $5 discount for pre-ordering. You can order the dvd by clicking the store link above or by clicking here.

Episode 16: Correction Secrets

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 02:29:00 +0000

In this episode I take you through an interesting way of quickly and accurately color correcting your digital photographs. My thanks to Dave Cross for showing this tip during the Photoshop CS2 Power Tour. You can get more info on the power tour at www.photoshopseminars.com

Be sure to check out my new DVD in the Photoshop Quicktips Store. Remember if you order before the December 1st ship date, you will get $5 off the original price!

Episode 15 - Gallery Prints

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 14:45:00 +0000

Have you ever had a photo that wasn't good enough to go in your portfolio, yet not good enough to throw away? This week I take you through a few steps that will help you turn those ordinary photos into an extraordinary and dramatic work of art.

Thanks to the people of over at Photoshop Support for doing a feature on my podcast last week. Please check out their website at www.photoshopsupport.com.

Also be sure to check out my new DVD Photoshop Quicktips: Special Effects & Quick Fixes. The DVD will ship December 1st but you can pre-order from now to then and receive a $5 discount. Just click the link on the left to pre-order!

Episode 14 - Better Sharpening with LAB

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:17:00 +0000

Tired of all those color halos you get when sharpening your images? In this epsiode I take you through how to eliminate this issue and better sharpen your images using the LAB color mode. There are countless methods of sharpening an image but I think you will find the LAB technique to be one of the easiest, and I promise you'll love the end result.

Episode 13 - LAB-tastic

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 05:57:00 +0000

In this episode of Quicktips you will learn how to use the LAB color mode to add better contrast and saturation to a flat photograph. This was a tutorial shown by Dave Cross during his Photoshop Finishing Touches class at Photoshop World, Las Vegas. Thanks Dave!

Episode 12 - Crop n' Straighten

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 05:54:00 +0000

This episode of Quicktips shows you how to automatically crop and straighten your photographs using the automation feature in Photoshop CS2.

Episode 11 (remastered)

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 05:32:00 +0000

In this episode of Photoshop Quicktips I take you through a tutorial that will allow you to create a moveable spotlight effect using the lighting effects filter. This is a very useful technique that can be applied to many other circumstances.

Epsiode 10 (remastered)

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 04:46:00 +0000

In this episode I take you through a great photo finishing technique that shows you how to make your images appear as if they were painted onto the background layer.

Episode 9 (remastered)

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 04:28:00 +0000

This tutorial comes straight off the request lines. In this episode I show you how to extract hair from a multi-color background, and how to have a little fun with it once you've done so.

All of the remastered episodes are nearly complete. Thanks for your patience!

Episode 8 (remastered)

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 03:48:00 +0000

In this edition of Quicktips I show you how to take an ordinary photo and transform it into an eye-catching and edgy design for use in ads or web banners.

Episode 7 (remastered)

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 03:19:00 +0000

This week I take you step-by-step through a tutorial on how to create the Andy Warhol pop art effect on your images. This tutorial is very easy and yeilds tremendously eye catching results. Enjoy!

Episode 6 (remastered)

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 02:42:00 +0000

Episode 6 shows you how to use selective color and a special photo finishing technique to add some serious drama and POP to your digital photos.

Episode 5 (remastered)

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 02:14:00 +0000

This remastered episode features the most popular tutorial ever on Photoshop Quicktips, on how to turn your photographs into a sketch. This tutorial was featured at Photoshop World, Las Vegas and recently on the Adobe Creative Suite Podcast w/ Terry White.

You can download my pic2sketch action here.

Episode 4 (remastered)

info@seeleymedia.com (Justin Seeley) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 01:42:00 +0000

This remake of episode 4 shows you how to add color to your old black and white photographs in a very unique and versatile way.

More episodes are being processed so stay tuned.