Author: jseeley
Added: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:16:18 -0800
Duration: 321

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!

Author: jseeley
Added: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:19:32 -0800
Duration: 275

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.

Author: jseeley
Added: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:16:17 -0800
Duration: 503

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!

Author: jseeley
Added: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:16:19 -0800
Duration: 374

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.

Author: jseeley
Added: Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:32:02 -0800
Duration: 218

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!

Author: jseeley
Added: Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:58:38 -0800
Duration: 77

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Author: jseeley
Added: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:26:34 -0800
Duration: 319

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.

Author: jseeley
Added: Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:30:20 -0800
Duration: 436

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!

Author: jseeley
Added: Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:18:17 -0800
Duration: 239

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.

Author: jseeley
Added: Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:48:13 -0800
Duration: 197

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.

Author: jseeley
Added: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:04:08 -0800
Duration: 289

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!

Author: jseeley
Added: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:19:06 -0800
Duration: 346

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!

Author: jseeley
Added: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:27:25 -0800
Duration: 342

During this video we will take a quick look at Pixelmator's cool new filter functions and how they give you some great visual feedback.

Author: jseeley
Added: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:15:28 -0800
Duration: 524

In this next video we take a look at some of Pixelmator's image adjustment features and see how they stack up against the "big boys."

Author: jseeley
Added: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 03:36:29 -0800
Duration: 376

In this video we take a look at some of Pixelmator's layer features. Some of these features include blend modes, layer masks, and even how to create a layer directly from your iSight Camera!

Author: jseeley
Added: Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:12:22 -0800
Duration: 339

In this video we take a look at the NEW Pixelmator 1.0 interface and reveal some shocking similarities to Photoshop.

Author: jseeley
Added: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:57:15 -0800
Duration: 404

Last week we took a look at the Actions Panel in Illustrator CS3 and how we could use some of Illustrator's built-in actions to help us improve our everyday workflow. In this week's episode (per user request) we take a look at how to create our own simple Action in Adobe Illustrator. I find this extremely useful for adding in functionalities, such as on the fly opacity change, that Illustrator lacks. Hopefully after watching this you have a better understand of what an Illustrator Action is, and how you can create your own to help you improve your skills.

Author: jseeley
Added: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:39:11 -0800
Duration: 412

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.

Author: jseeley
Added: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:36:09 -0800
Duration: 419

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.

Author: jseeley
Added: Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:06:06 -0800
Duration: 278

Everyone is always looking for that competitive edge when it comes to the world of creative media. In this episode of Gradient Mesh we take a look at one of the little-known features of Adobe Illustrator, the Actions Panel, which is sure to help you gain that competitive edge. Many people use Actions on a daily basis in Photoshop, but very few people even know it exists inside of Illustrator. The best part about the Actions Panel in Illustrator is that it is identical in terms of look and functionality to its counterpart in Photoshop!

Author: jseeley
Added: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:10:11 -0800
Duration: 421

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 uber-productive creative professional!

Author: jseeley
Added: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:43:06 -0800
Duration: 418

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.

Author: jseeley
Added: Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:43:06 -0800
Duration: 432

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!

Author: jseeley
Added: Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:28:06 -0800
Duration: 311

In this episode of Gradient Mesh we take a look at one of the hidden gems of Illustrator CS3, the Knowhow Panel. This is a great resource for users who may need a little clarification on what a tool is or what it does.

Author: jseeley
Added: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:34:07 -0800
Duration: 333

In this week's episode of Gradient Mesh we take a look at how to create a quick and easy grunge effect. This is a really great technique for adding a realistic and flexible grunge look to your logos or other vector objects in Adobe Illustrator.

Author: jseeley
Added: Sun, 29 Jul 2007 22:25:06 -0800
Duration: 323

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.

Author: jseeley
Added: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:52:06 -0800
Duration: 135

This is the trailer for my upcoming training series with Total Training. More information at www.totaltraining.com.

Author: jseeley
Added: Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:55:09 -0800
Duration: 334

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!

Author: jseeley
Added: Sat, 21 Jul 2007 20:43:08 -0800
Duration: 247

Taking a page from the book of Quicktips, in this episode of Gradient Mesh we take a look at how you can quickly and easily create a reference chart that displays every single keyboard shortcut associated with Adobe Illustrator. This method is not as polished or fancy as the styled web page you get within Photoshop but it definitely serves its purpose. This is a great little tool to have when you really need to know that obscure keyboard shortcut.

Author: jseeley
Added: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:04:08 -0800
Duration: 207

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!

Author: jseeley
Added: Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:04:09 -0800
Duration: 368

In this, the first episode of Gradient Mesh, we take a look at how to create realistic reflections using Adobe Illustrator CS3.

Author: jseeley
Added: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:34:07 -0800
Duration: 432

In this episode of Quicktips we take a look at how to realistically blend a subject into another background. This is a very useful technique that requires very little effort.

Author: jseeley
Added: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:34:15 -0800
Duration: 299

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.