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Adobe Camera Raw for Lightroom Classic Users

[ad_1] Posted By Rob Sylvan on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Develop, Featured, Lightroom Classic | Before there was Lightroom (Classic), we had Photoshop, Bridge, and the Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) plug-in that formed the foundation to many photographer’s digital imaging workflow. In the 10+ years since Lightroom’s debut I think it is safe to …

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30+ Excellent Photoshop Textures and Backgrounds Tutorials

[ad_1] What are Photoshop textures? Photoshop textures are used to create backgrounds, add grit and texture to designs, and create photo effects. In this post, you’ll find: How to enhance photos using textures Paper textures Wood textures Age/vintage textures Paint splatter textures Textures can be extremely useful resources for web and graphic designers, and Photoshop …

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Interesting articles about VR – week #36 – 360Cities – Panoramic Photography Blog

[ad_1] How next-gen motion capture will supercharge VR arcades You might know motion capture as the tech that transformed Andy Serkis into Gollum, but now it can transform everyday people into animated avatars in virtual worlds, and all in real-time. Motion capture—which uses body sensors, ultra-precise cameras, and modeling software to create 3D animations from …

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Disintegrate into ASH – Photoshop Tutorial

[ad_1] Learn how to turn someone into ashes using Photoshop. We’ll be working with free stock images and brushes to complete the effect. These effects are great, some range from simple small particles to paint splatter style effects. With this tutorial, I wanted to make it look more like ashes. So I decided to share …

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Fuji GFX 50R Announcement – Photography Life

[ad_1] Fuji just announced their rumored (comparatively) affordable medium format mirrorless camera, the GFX 50R, a 51.4 megapixel camera with a rangefinder design, due in November 2018. The retail price is $4500, which, though not cheap, makes it the least expensive medium format digital camera ever upon launch. The GFX 50R’s specifications match those of …

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Is Lightroom’s Map Module Being Discontinued?

[ad_1] Lightroom 6 and Classic users yesterday were reporting receiving a message indicating that the Map module will be discontinued: This issue has arisen because Google has made a change in their “API call”. However, Lightroom Classic users shouldn’t be getting this message, since Adobe will adjust to Google’s change and the Map module in …

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CoffeeShop “16 by 20 Storyboard/Collage Set” #48

[ad_1] Today I have a new 16 x 20 photo storyboard/collage set to share with you. This is a layered psd file for Photoshop/PSE and you can use my nifty action to quickly load your own images. You can resize these storyboards up or down for print or web, just do it before adding images. …

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Intrepid launches new 4×5 enlarger & “scanner” on Kickstarter

[ad_1] Intrepid, the creators of the wooden 4×5 large format camera have now announced their new 4×5 enlarger. It mounts to the top of a tripod and is designed to be used in conjunction with the 4×5 large format camera you already own. This brings the cost down to a ridiculous £119 (~$155). It launched …

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7 Pet Photography Tips For Better Photos of Four-Legged Family

[ad_1] August 27, 2018 Pets are members of the family — squirmy, energetic, over-eager members of the family that often can’t sit still and turn into a massive blur on camera. Pets make some of the most stunning family photos, but, frankly, the same nuances that allow them to wiggle their way into our hearts …

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How To Make Realistic Shadows in Photoshop [Trick You Probably Don’t Know]

[ad_1] In this tutorial, you will learn to make realistic shadows in Photoshop. Getting shadows right is vital in compositing! When you get shadows right, your whole composite looks more cohesive, and your subject fits better within the scene. The tricky part about making a realistic shadow in Photoshop is getting the right shape and …

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Lightroom Magazine Issue 43 out now

[ad_1] – August 23, 2018Posted in: Featured Article Hey folks Kelbyone’s Lightroom Magazine issue 43 is out now! My Maximum Workflow article is on compositing photos and the workflow behind it. Also includes are feature articles by Martin Evening, Rick Sammon and Serge Ramelli. Rob Sylvan also has a huge feature on yesterdays Lightroom releases. …

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