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Photoshop CS4: Smart Objects - Author: Deke McClelland - Free Sample Clips

Photoshop CS4: Smart Objects explores the creation and use of Smart Objects, one of the most technically demanding tools in Photoshop. Deke McClelland walks through the four primary purposes of Smart Objects, and focuses on one of their most practical advantages, non-destructive transformations. This feature allows any object to be manipulated in any way, while still maintaining its original pixel information. Finally, Deke shows how to crop compositions without affecting a single pixel, even in masks. Free sample video clips include... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

All The Ways Photoshop Can Help You - Science, Architecture, Medical, Graphic Design, Web Design, Film, Video, Photography

Professionals and non-professionals alike use Photoshop software, but at the end of the day, what matters most is how you use Photoshop. By clicking the link that corresponds to your area of expertise, you'll learn new and innovative ways to use Adobe Photoshop software, and discover the tools relevant to you. So expose yourself to new techniques, new ideas, and new ways of working by visiting now... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Windows 7 Data Recovery Prevention Tips

Here are some good Windows 7 Data Recovery Prevention Tips from DriveSavers. As always, data-safety during system software upgrades translates to proper preparation and current backups. No one wants to go through the upgrade blues. DriveSavers advises you follow these tips to prevent potential data loss during the Windows 7 upgrade... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Close-Up and Macro Photography Book

In this exhaustive guide, Close-Up and Macro Photography, respected author and Photographer Adrian Davies covers every aspect of the multi-faceted and often complicated world of macro Photography. The approach is consistently both practical and diverse. His coverage of equipment, for example, goes beyond cameras to cover the application of flatbed and film scanners for close-up shots... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Free Shipping For Abode UK Online Store - Till December 7

want to let you know about a new offer from Adobe UK. Starting today they will be offering Free Shipping across all their commercial stores. End Date: Dec 7th 2009. UK customers can see pricing in UK currency at the Adobe United Kingdom Store... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Pattern Grunge - Free Pattern Grunge Textures From Bittbox

From Bittbox: Pattern Grunge. I tried doing something a little different with today’s texture set by mixing in some basic photoshop patterns with various grunge textures, the results kind of remind me of grungy Christmas wrapping paper of sorts (it is almost that time of the year). I hope you enjoy the textures and find some unique uses for them... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

iStockphoto Special - 10 Free Photos Plus 20% Discount

I've been working on a special holiday gift for you and now it's ready, with a bow on top. So here it is... We've recently partnered with iStockphoto.com, the world's most popular resource for stock images and video, to give all our readers 10 free images — plus PhotoshopSupport users get a special 20% discount. Enter the code: P55UPP0RT when you checkout for a bonus 20% off 50 Pay-as-you-go credits or more... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Free Textures From Mars - Images From Mars Landscape

Looking for some unique textures, background images, or source files for Photoshop brushes? Get some from Mars! Yes, check out the amazing photos at The Big Picture of the Martian landscape. Before you publish any NASA images make sure to read their complete Photo Guidelines, which includes this clearance for general use... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

How To Turn Off Auto-Tabbing, Auto-Docking Windows In Photoshop CS4 - Photoshop Tip

Read a tip about how to turn off auto-docking windows in Photoshop CS4 from CreativeTechs and realized how many times this feature has frustrated me, but was too busy to explore disabling it. Here's a longer, more detailed version of turning it off from Adobe... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Noir Grunge - Free Grunge Textures From Bittbox

From the alarmingly generous Bittbox: Noir Grunge. I wanted to try out some more experimental grunge textures this week and this is what I came up with, a nice set of dark and grungy textures. Each textures is actually 4-5 different textures combined in different layers in Photoshop to get the end result. I tried to give each texture it’s own “feeling”, if that makes any sense. Hopefully you guys get some good use out of them, enjoy! (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Fallen Autumn Leaves - Free Transparent PNGs

From Obsidian Dawn: Today’s release is a set of various photos of fallen autumn leaves as transparent PNGs. It can be used in any program that will support *.PNG files. (Photoshop, GIMP, PSP, and many more) These images are extremely high resolution, with the average being about 2300×2000 pixels @ 300 dpi. Included are various types and colors of leaves, all picked up from the freshly fallen multicolored autumn foliage. You’ll find some red, orange, brown, and even some purple-ish leaves within, all on transparent backgrounds. To use them, it’s as easy as opening up the file and copy/pasting into your own design... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

New Lightroom Presets From Gavin Phillips - Plus Special Offer

I’m talking with Gavin Phillips about his new set of Lightroom presets... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Adobe Lightroom 3 - The Missing FAQ - Sample Pages - Exclusive Discount Code

Visit Victoria's site to see a PDF extract of the book, and when purchasing, use our exclusive discount code - PSSUPPORT2009 - for a 10% discount... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Until November 10 - lynda.com Discount Coupons

Here's the last chance to save big at lynda.com with our discount coupon codes. Remember, when you visiit a training page at the lynda.com site you'll also be able to sample some free clips from the library... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

From Camera to Computer - New from Rocky Nook

Ever wonder what it would be like to get inside the head of an accomplished photographer as he chooses a subject, works the scene, selects an image, and then edits the image, resulting in a piece of photographic art? With this newest book from Rocky Nook, From Camera to Computer, you can do just that... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Group Paths With The Combine Button - Photoshop Tip

Here's another Photoshop tip from Photoshop Daily: When you make multiple paths on a layer with the Pen tool, these paths are a law unto themselves and can be moved individually. But sometimes it’s useful to group paths into one. To do this, pick the Path Selection tool and hit the Combine button. As you may have guessed, the paths are now combined as one unit... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

Free Textures From Bittbox - More Rust

More good rust textures from Bittbox — here's the story: Ahhh yes... the venerable rust texture. Rust can be one of the most useful textures when trying to add a hint (or a lot) of grunge to your designs or photos, very handy. Make sure you don’t miss our first installment of rust textures. Enjoy... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)

onOne Software Announces FocalPoint 2 Software - Plus 20% Discount Coupon

onOne Software today announced FocalPoint 2, an Adobe Photoshop plug-in for simulating depth-of-field and selective focus. With FocalPoint 2 photographers can create realistic selective focus, depth-of-field and vignette effects that help focus attention on an area of an image in an easy to use plug-in... Enter discount coupon code PSSPPT06 during the checkout process at onOne Software for an instant 20% discount on any onOne Software product. This is a special offer exclusively for PhotoshopSupport.com visitors... (posted by Jennifer Apple for www.PhotoshopSupport.com)