Pixelicious

Episode 73 - Lightroom Filter Bar and Adobe Configurator

doug@pixelicious.info (Doug Sahlin) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:00:58 +0000

In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin explores the Lightroom 2 Finder panel. He also takes a trip to Adobe Labs and installs the Configurator for Photoshop CS4.

In this episode:

Adobe Labs
To download Adobe Configurator, click here: Download
Using Configurator
Photoshop Lightroom 2
- Using the Filter Panel
- Find images using keywords as filters
- Find images using metadata as filters

Episode 72 - Manage Your Lightroom Catalog

doug@pixelicious.info (Doug Sahlin) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 04:00:46 +0000

In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin share some tips for organizing your Lightroom catalog. He also shows you how to resuce a mediocre image in Photoshop.

Organizing Your Lightroom Catalog
- Naming folders
- Metadata Template
- Keywords
- Keyword Painter
Rescuing a Mediocre Image in Photoshop
- Converting an image to LAB Mode
- Using the Apply Image command
Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk
Photo walk website

Episode 71 - Encore Clips

doug@pixelicious.info (Doug Sahlin) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:34:09 +0000

In this encore episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin shows you how to create vignettes in Lightroom. He also shows you a cool web gallery for Lightroom.

In This Episode:

Restoring a Lightroom Collection
Using the Slideshow Pro Lightroom Web Gallery
To learn more about Slideshow Pro, click here: Slideshow Pro Website
Creating Vignettes in Lightroom
Lens Correction Vignettes
Post Crop Vignettes

Episode 70 - Ansel Adams Black & White in Lightroom

doug@pixelicious.info (Doug Sahlin) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:51:23 +0000

In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin shares some thoughts on creativity. He also shows you how to create compelling black and white images in Lightroom. The episode ends with a mini-review of the Tamron 200-500mm zoom lens.

In this episode:

Creativity
Creating Black and White images in Lightroom
- Creating a virtual copy
- Converting an image to grayscale
- Altering the grayscale mix
- Using the NIK Silver Efex Pro plug-in
Tamron200-500 mm Lens Review

Episode 69 - Photoshop Magic

doug@pixelicious.info (Doug Sahlin) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:01:28 +0000

In thie episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin completes the tutorial on workflow from Lightroom to Photoshop. He adds artistic touches to the image and prepares it for gallery presentation. He also discusses a great new book he’s reading and tells you about some of his wildlife photography adventures.

In This Episode:

Within The Frame by David DuChemin
- To download a sample chapter, click here: Within the Frame CH 01
Wildlife Photography
- For more information about the Tamron lens, click here: Tamron 200-500mm
Photoshop Magic
- Creating a new layer
- Working with filters
- Adding a layer style
- Extending the canvas
- Using the Text tool
- Aligning layers

Episode 68 - Lightroom Magic

doug@pixelicious.info (Doug Sahlin) — Sun, 31 May 2009 02:22:17 +0000

In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin edits an image in Lightroom in preparation for some final edits in Photoshop. He also shares a slideshow of his HDR images.

In This Episode

Lightroom Magic
- Creating a virtual copy
- Using a develop preset
- Tweaking the Tone Curve
- Correcting lens vignetting
- Sharpening the image
- Cropping the image
- Opening the image in Photoshop
HDR Slide show
LowePro Terraclime 30 camera bag
Scott Kelby’s World Wide Photo Walk
World Wide Photo Walk Sarasota, FL Group

Episode 67 - Tone Mapping and Other Delights

doug@pixelicious.info (Doug Sahlin) — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:15:30 +0000

In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin continues his exploration of Photomatix software, highlighting the Photoshop Tone Mapping plug-in and the Lightroom Photomatix plugin. He also shows you how to make tone mapped images pop with NIK Multimedia Color Efex Pro 3.0 filters.

In This Episode:

Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk. For more photo walk information, click here: Worldwide Photo Walk
Photoshop Photomatix Tone Mapping Plug-in
NIK Multimedia Color Efex Pro 3.0 Filters
- Bleach Bypass Filter
- Tonal Contrast Filter
Curves Adjustment Layer
Lightroom Photomatix Plug-in
NIK Multimedia Color Efex Pro 3.0 in Lightroom
Click here for more information about Photomatix: Photomatix
Click here for more information about NIK Multimedia Products: NIK Multimedia

Episode 66 - The Wild and Beautiful World of HDR

doug@pixelicious.info (Doug Sahlin) — Sun, 17 May 2009 02:46:37 +0000

In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin shows you how to prepare images for an HDR transformation. He then shows you how to create HDR images in Photoshop and Photomatix.

In This Episode:

Shooting images for HDR transformation
Creating different exposures in Photoshop’
Creating an HDR image in Photoshop
Creating an HDR image in Photomatix
Click here to download Photomatix: Photomatix Trial

Episode 65 - Samurai Photographer and The Looming Deadline

doug@pixelicious.info (Doug Sahlin) — Sun, 10 May 2009 02:58:49 +0000

In this short episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin brings you some new, and a slide show of recent images he’s created.

Episode 64 - Lightroom round-trip to Photoshop & Custom Workspaces

doug@pixelicious.info (Doug Sahlin) — Sun, 03 May 2009 02:15:55 +0000

In this episode, Samurai Photographer Doug Sahlin gives you an update on the Nikon D5000 and his Canon EOS 5DMKll. He also tells you about the Canon G10 recall. Doug also shows you how to do the round-trip from Lightroom to Photoshop and back again. He also discusses custom workspaces in Photoshop CS4.

In This Episode:

To find out about the Canon G10 recall, click here: Canon G10 Info
From Lightroom to Photoshop and Back Again
- Setting External Editor Preferences
- Editing an Image in Photoshop
Creating a Custom Workspace in Photoshop CS4
- Modifying the Panel Layout
- Changing the Menus
- Creating Keyboard Shortcuts