Sep 26
Adobe has released another new tool in the Generative ai family. This time, Generative Expand, makes it easier and quick to expand a photo or change its size or shape. See how to get the most out of it here. How to Change the Shape of a photo and Fill At this time, this feature …
Sep 25
Although the human eye is a good tool for perceiving the world around us, it’s not perfectly attuned to some situations. For example, if light levels are very low, or if you’re searching for a well-camouflaged animal, you may not be able to see what you are looking for. However, thermal imaging cameras, such as …
Sep 20
We’ve already stepped deep into September, with the first day of fall just around the corner. And we know what that means – warm and vivid foliage made for stunning photos. Like every year, folks at the Smoky Mountains National Park have launched the fall foliage prediction map. It shows you how the leaves will …
Sep 20
The Indispensable Guide to Lightroom CC My latest book for Rocky Nook, looking at Lightroom CC/6 including all the new features. Available in both print and ebook forms. Penny H: A well written and very comprehensive guide that I thoroughly recommend. Stefan47: Even an experienced user will learn a few tips from this book. Piet …
Sep 20
Hoodies never go out of style. Previously a streetwear staple, hoodies have evolved from urban clothes to absolute musts in the closets of everyone from kids to seniors. Yep, they’re that practical! And now that you’re here, we’re betting you already have a design or two in mind for your next collection that includes hoodies. …
Sep 15
While Black History Month is a great time to celebrate the talent and work Black Americans have contributed to our country. It is also a month (like many honorary months) that shines light on the progress that must still be made. Creativity has no race, no gender, no religion. But it does have the capacity …
Sep 14
Happy New Year! Probably some of you wonder why I have dropped off the map, but I was simply taking a computer break to spend more time with the family over the holidays. We had a great Christmas and New Year and now I ready to get back to work. I love textures and …
Sep 10
ISO: Understanding Sensitivity in Photography Welcome to Day 5 of Mastering Manual Mode! Yesterday we talked about how shutter speed works. Today, we will focus on the last of the three essential elements of the exposure triangle: ISO – a very important setting to understand and use properly if you want to take the best possible photos. What is ISO in Photography? …
Sep 10
One of the great benefits of using social media as a photographer is the incredible opportunity to instantly connect with different creatives from around the world and from different walks of life. It’s now easier than ever to share stories, support one another, and learn from each other from across time zones, overseas, and through …
Sep 08
This tutorial shows you how to extend a video to change its shape with Generative Fill in Photoshop. Because we are using Generative Fill, it’s only found in the Photoshop beta at the moment. Here is a short tutorial on how to get the Photoshop beta. Most video are horizontal. Sometimes you want to change …
Sep 05
TTArtisans has made its name with quirky, affordable rangefinder and mirrorless lenses. This portrait-friendly 90mm F1.25 comes in at a relatively low $515, but what are the drawbacks? Well, first off, it’s manual focus only. Secondly, you’ll notice that some of the images in this gallery have no or incorrect F-stop data attached – that’s …